Costume and fashion presentation in Romanticism of Victorian England.
Daughter of the Pharaoh. Victorian England.
Category: England
Period Costumes and Fashion from England, Regency, Empire, Georgian, Directory, Victorian and Tudor dresses.
Spring Garden Estate, St George, Jamaica.
James Hakewill’s Picturesque tour of the island of Jamaica (1825).
Lady Maria Theresa Lewis, 1834.
British writer and biographer.
Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire, England.
Ely Cathedral is considered a masterpiece of medieval architecture.
The Reculvers, Herne Bay, Kent, England.
Reculver was a village – now a deserted village – about five kilometres east of Herne Bay in the English county of Kent.
Norman knight (Varangian) in chain mail. 11th century.
Varangian reconstructed from the embroideries of the Bayeux Tapestry and contemporaneous original weapons.
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.
Château d’Amboise. The character of a royal fortress.
AMBOISE is the only castle in France, which has had the honour of being sketched by Leonardo da Vinci.
The Guitar of David Rizzio.
The Spanish guitar of David Rizzio.
The English royal crowns.
The King’s crowns. St. Edward’s Crown. The Imperial State Crown. The Imperial Crown of India.
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com
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)
Fashionpedia - The Visual Dictionary Of Fashion Design
FASHIONPEDIA is a visual fashion dictionary covering all the technical terms from style to material to production with illustrations and infographics. It encompasses rich, extensive information and yet is easy to read. Whether you are an industry insider or a fashion connoisseur, FASHIONPEDIA is all you will ever need to navigate the fashion scene.
Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
