His boots are of satin, with thick soles of paper: these are always worn by the mandarines and superior Chinese.
A military Mandarine (or Nobleman) of China. Portrait of Van-ta-zhin 1805.
Category: 1824
Promenade dress. London Regency fashion 1824.
London fashions 1824. Regency Promenade dress. Pelisse of levantine silk, or Terry velvet, of a rich brown colour (couleur d’oreille d’ours).
Inhabitants of North West America.
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by Virginia Postrel (Author)
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Bushmen. Man and woman from the San people.
The term “Bushmen” includes both sexes and children. As proper names are knownamong others Ju’hoansi and Kung.
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Botokuden. Indians from south-east Brazil.
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Dutch costumes from the island of Walcheren, Zeeland Province.
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Zuiderzee. Historical Dutch clothing.
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Lady in Paris Street Costume. Restoration era.
Lady in Paris Street Costume 1823-1824. Restoration era. Gallery: “Sheets for costume design: historical and folk costumes. Published by Franz Lipperheide, 1876-1887. Related Posts:Lady in Paris Ball Gown 1822. Restoration era.Fishermen’s… Read More
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
