Scottish Liberal politician Samuel Chisholm 1836-1923. “Samuel Chisholm, ESQ., LL.D.” from the portrait by the Scottish landscape and genre painter Joseph Henderson (1832–1908).
Category: 20th Century
The Wash-House by William Orpen.
The Wash-House by William Orpen 1878-1931. William Orpen was a major representative of Impressionism in the United Kingdom. The woman in the picture was Vera Hone lived with her husband… Read More
Haute couture dresses by Beer, Redfern. Le style parisien 1915.
Haute couture dresses by Beer, Redfern. Le style parisien 1915. Dress from Beer`s in almond green corded silk, trimmed with plain black velvet. Clichés Style Parisian, Beer. Dress from Redfern`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)
Haute couture dresses by Redfern and Jenny 1915.
Haute couture dresses by Redfern and Jenny. Le style parisien 1915. Dress from Redfern`s in ” bleu de France ” corded silk nice pink rose at the side. Clichés Taponier, Beer.… Read More
Haute couture dresses from Martial & Armand and Beer 1915
Haute couture dresses from Martial & Armand and Beer. Le style parisien 1915. Left: Dress from Martial & Armand`s in ” lavande ” corded silk, lace and silver embroidery. Right: Dress… Read More
Dress and Mantle by Jeanne Lanvin. Le style parisien 1915.
Dress and Mantle by Jeanne Lanvin. Le style parisien 1915. Dress in marine “armare” trimmed with silk braids, collar in white corded silk. Hat by Lanvin. Mantle to match the dress. Hat… Read More
Art deco Collars and Capes. Le style parisien.
Collars and Capes. Plate IV. Le style parisien 1915. Cols et Pèlerines. Modèles ” du Style Parisien “. Collars and capes in fur, velveteen velvet or rattan trimmed with fur. Gallery: Le style… Read More
Scottish gowns – Robes Écossaises. Le style parisien 1915.
Scottish gowns – Robes Écossaises. Le style parisien 1915. Plate XXIV. Fig. 264 to 269. All these very simple models are intended to be made of plait stuffs but may be carried… Read More
Robes de Maison – House gowns. Le style parisien 1915.
Robes de Maison – House gowns. Le style parisien 1915. Plate XXI. Robes de Maison. Modèles ” du Style Parisien ” d’après les Dentelles de Marescot. Dress in Poulinette: muslin… Read More
Art deco house gowns. – Robes de Maison. Le style parisien 1915.
Art deco house gowns. Le style parisien 1915. Plate XVII. Robes de Maison. Modèles ” du Style Parisien ” d’après les Tissus de Lesur & Cie. Dress in Talamophine; a new kind… Read More