Nobel woman in rococo gown in the Reign of Louis XV, 1740. “Modes et Costumes Historiques“. Drawing by Xavier Willemin. Edited and steel engraving by Hippolyte Louis Emile and Polidor… Read More
Paris Fashion 1740. Nobleman in rococo costume. Reign of Louis XV. France 18th century clothing. Louis XV Ancien Régime fashion. Court Dress in Versailles “Modes et Costumes Historiques“. Drawing by Xavier… Read More
Marquis, Reign of Louis XV, after Lancret, 1740. Modes et Costumes Historiques. Dessin de Xavier Willemin.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
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Courtesan during the reign of Charles VIII, from a contemporary work 1491. Modes et Costumes Historiques. Dessin de Xavier Willemin.
Madame Roland was on 1 June arrested. She came into the prison of the Abbaye, then to Sainte-Pélagie and finally to the Conciergerie.
A Doctor, Reign of Charles VIII., 1493. Médecin, Règne de Charles VIII, d’après un Manuscrit du Temps, 1493.
The Arrest of Voltaire 1753 (Francois-Marie Arouet 1694-1778).
Duchess in the Reign of Louis XIV, 1693. French baroque costume. 17th century Ancien Régime clothing. Louis XIV. Court of Versailles ceremonial robe.
Modes Parisienes 1823. Restoration hairstyles. La Réunion Journal Littéraire et des Modes. Nr.1. Coiffure ornée de fleurs Cyelamen d’or de M. Ducoudray R. Vivienne, Nr.10. Nr.2. Coiffure ornée de Ruban de M.… Read More
Rococo. Hairstyles of France during the 18th century. Various head-dresses from the books of fashion of the time.
