Peasant woman in work clothes of the area of the Etter Mountain Thuringia 1875 Gallery: “Sheets for costume design: historical and folk costumes. Published by Franz Lipperheide, 1876-1887.
Britain, the Habsburg Empire and Germany oriented to continue the strict Spanish courtly dress.
Charles I (1600 – 1649) from the House of Stuart was King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 to 1649.
Girl from Leksand in Dalecarlia, Dalarna, Sweden 1880. Read more: Travelling sketches in Russia and Sweden during the years 1805, 1806, 1807, 1808. By Robert Ker Porter. Source: “Sheets for costume… Read More
George IV as Prince of Wales 1762–1830.
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.
James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury.
William Huskisson 1770–1830. British statesman. The events of the French Revolution aroused his interest in politics. Huskisson was a member of the “Club of 1789”, whose members a transformation of… Read More
George O’Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont 1751-1837. As a young man Wyndham was a playboy and had numerous affairs, including with Elizabeth Lamb. Especially known however, he was a patron,… Read More
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
