The Green Room of the Opera House (King’s Theatre) 1822. The Earl of Fife. Ball Hughes. Mdlle. Mercandotti. Prince Esterhazy (in the back with Mdll. Noblet). Mdlle. Hullin. Lord Petersham.
Well known Bond Street Loungers in 1820. From left: The Earl of Sefton, The Duke of Devonshire, “Poodle Byng”, Lord Manners, The Duke of Beaufort. From the book: The Reminiscences… Read More
France 19th century. Fashion during the Second Republic. 1848 to 1864. History of Fashion. Girondin mantles. Beaver bonnets. Kasawecks. Summer dresses. Jewellery.
Gallic chieftain under the Roman domination. 2nd to 3rd century.
Gallic leader before the Roman conquest. 1st century. Gaul independent.
Gallic period—Woad, or the pastel — Tunics and boulgètes — “Mavors” and “Palla” — Cleanliness of the Gallic women — The froth of beer or kourou — The women of Marseilles; their marriage-portions — Gallo-Roman period — The Roman garment — The stola — Refinement of elegance — Extravagant luxury of women — Artificial aids — A vestiaire or wardrobe-room of the period — Shoes — Jewels and ornaments — The amber and crystal ball — Influence of the barbarians.
Modes Parisiennes in the Reign of Louis XVI. Modes Parisiennes Règne de Louis XVI. d’après Debucourt 1787 Associated to: Fashion in the Reign of Louis XVI. 1774 to 1780.… Read More
Fashion between the Regency of the Duke of Orleans and the reign of Louis XV 1715 to 1774. Both acted on the same motto: “All for pleasure.”
Reine capétienne en 1360. (Portail de la cathédrale de Chartres.)
Capetian noblewoman costume around 1180 to 1190, 12th century. Noble Capétienne, Vers 1180 A 1190. Source: Costumes civils et militaires des Français à travers les siècles. 1883. Author: Jean Baptiste… Read More
