The hand bag and parasol illustrate two of the most common accessories of the 19th century.
A splendid example of the late 1820’s fashion. Romantic period.
Category: 1827
Canova’s Tomb in the Church of Santa Maria dei Frari in Venice.
Tomb of Antonio Canova (1757-1822) sculptor. He is considered one of the main representatives of Italian classicism.
Alethe, Priestess of Isis. The Epicurean, by Thomas Moore.
When Alethe arrived at a suitable age, she was taught, like other children of the priestesses, to take a share in the service and ceremonies of the shrines.
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)
Costume Parisien 1827. France Restoration period.
Costume Parisien 1827. France Restoration period. Chapeau de paille de riz garni de biais formés par des rubans cousus. Robe de cot-pali garnie de biaus dentéls. Pélerine de tulle. Ceinture… Read More
