Last third of the XVIIth century. Reign of King Louis XIV (1643-1715).
France. Peasants. Gendarme on horseback c.1680.
Category: 17th Century
The Beginnings of Virginia, 1584-1624.
History of Virgina. Early English Explorations. The Roanoke Colony. Steps to Permanent Settlement.
England. Kensington Palace Garden, London.
Kensington Gardens are not great, nor abounding in fine plants, but the walks and grass laid out are very fine, describes Gibson.
Brasses at Boughton Malherbe, Kent, England 16th c..
The pedimental head-dress, which had so long a reign, is well represented by the brasses at Boughton Malherbe, 1529.
Bramshill House. Hampshire, United Kingdom.
BRAMSHILL HOUSE is one of the most perfect of the remaining mansions of the time of James the First.
The Art of Perfumery in Italy and in France.
The art of perfumery began to be cultivated in Italy early in the 16th century. France has been associated with the cultivation of sweet-smelling flowers from early times.
The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart Queen of Scots.
A history of mourning by Richard Davey. The Funeral of Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart.
Fashion during the reign of James II, William and Mary, 17th c.
Costume of a lady of quality, tradeswoman, gentleman, worker and child, 17th century.
Silks and Flowing Patterns. Chinese and Japanese Art.
The piece of silk representation is one of the finest examples of the decoration of woven fabrics that it is possible to study.
The Kit-Cat club. Clubs and club life in London
This famous Club was a threefold celebrity—political, literary, and artistic. It was the great Society of Whig leaders, gallant as well as political.