The Victoria Falls, Zambesi River: sketched on the spot, by Thomas Baines.
The Victoria Falls. Zambesi River by Thomas Baines, 1862.
Category: 1865
A new vegetable variety in 1865. The rat-tail radish in England.
In the case of the newly introduced rat’s tail or snake radish, the eatable part of the plant is the seed vessel and not the root.
Late Victorian era. Aristocrats afternoon wardrobe.
This man and woman on their way to church are dressed in a manner becoming the late Victorian aristocrats on a semiformal afternoon occasion.
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)
Jerusalem. Entrance to Hospital of the Knights of St. John
Jerusalem Explored by Ermete Pierotti. Arch of the time of the Knights of S. John. Ruins of the Church of S. Mary the Great.
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Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
Japanese Festivals and Holidays. 19th c.
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United States uniforms in the Civil War (1861 to 1865).
The Household History of the United States and its people by Edward Eggleston.
Victorian Communion Dresses. La Mode Illustrée.
Victorian Communion Dresses. La Mode Illustrée 1865. Robe de Communiante de Mme Breant-Castel 58 Rue Ste Anne. Mode Illustrée 1865. Pl. 13. (France Second Empire Fashion.) La Mode Illustrée. Journal de… Read More
Victorian Wedding Dress and Prom Dress 1865.
Victorian Wedding Dress and Prom Dress 1865. La Mode Illustrée. Robe de Mariée et Robe de Bal de Mme Breant-Castel 58 Rue Ste Anne. Coiffures de Mr Croizat, 76 Rue… Read More
Victorian ball gowns 1865. La Mode Illustrée.
Victorian ball gowns 1865. La Mode Illustrée. Toilettes de Concert de Mme Breant-Castel 58 Rue Ste Anne. Coiffures diadème par Mr Croizat, 76 rue de Richelieu Mode Illustrée 1865. No.… Read More
Japan fabric design two tones 1865
Japan fabric design two tones 1865 Woven fabric with two tones. Art Japonais moderne – Tissus Étoffe a deux tons. This disposition, wich presents a gold net work and flowers… 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)
