Costume of a lady of quality, tradeswoman, gentleman, worker and child, 17th century.
Category: 1685
Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Women pirates. The Golde Age of piracy.
THE life of a pirate on the high seas was hardly likely to attract even the most adventurous woman, yet according to records left by Captain Charles Johnson there were at least two who followed that calling, dressed in sailors’ clothes, and who lived and fought in desperate frays in the early eighteenth century.
Barbados Colony in 1685. Reign of James II.
This plate represents a soft brocade gown which was brought from England to the Barbadoes Colony in 1685.

Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
Robes. Les modes sous Louis XIV. L’Histoire du Costume Feminin.
L’Histoire du Costume Feminin Francais. Les modes sous Louis XIV, 1643-1715. Étiquette somptuaire sous Louis XIV.