Anecdotes of the camp, court, clubs and society, 1810-1860. By Captain Rees Howell Gronow.
Play at Crockford’s Club 1843. Count D’Orsay calling a main.
Category: Europe
Fashions in Europe. European Costume and Cultural History.
Pillars of the opera. Prince Esterhazy, Lord Fife, Ball Hughes, Lord Wilton.
Prince Esterhazy, Lord Fife, Ball Hughes, Lord Wilton. The Reminiscences and Recollections of Captain Gronow, being anecdotes of the camp, court, clubs and society, 1810-1860.
Premières danseuses and their admirers – the Green Room 1822.
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.
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. Fashion during the Second Republic. 1848 to 1864.
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.
Gallic chieftain under the Roman domination. 2nd to 3rd century.
Gallic leader before the Roman conquest.
Gallic leader before the Roman conquest. 1st century. Gaul independent.
The Gallic and Gallo-Roman costume period.
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. 1787
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 in the Reign of Louis XV. The Regency.
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.”