Burgundy, a region located in east-central France, has a rich historical tapestry that traces its origins back to the Roman Empire.
The Medieval Burgundy Aristocracy
Category: France
The Hennin or Reticulated Headdress of the 15th century.
During the reign of Henry VI. a reticulated headdress of a different shape was worn. It was in favour in France from about 1410 onwards. Headdresses of the 15th century.
Portrait of James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury.
James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury.
Portrait of Grace Dalrymple Elliott (1754–1823).
Grace Dalrymple Elliott (1754–1823). Mistress of the Duke of Orléans. Lady Grace Dalrymple Elliott born around 1754-1823, was a Scottish courtesan who witnessed the events of the French Revolution in… Read More
French Revolution street scene 1792
Parisian citizen during the reign of terror, 1792.
The Poissards. Louis XVI receives parisian women in Versailles.
Louis XVI receives Parisian market women, called poissards. Women’s March at 5th October 1789.
Surrender negotiations before sedan on the 2nd, September 1870.
The Capitulation of Sedan. The German-French surrender negotiations on 2 September 1870. The German negotiator is Otto Graf von Bismarck (1815-1898).
Poulaine, Beaked Shoe of King John II. of France.
History of shoemakers: preceded by the history. Beaked Shoe, of King John II. of France (Jean le Bon). 14th century.
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
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