Charles I (1600 – 1649) from the House of Stuart was King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 to 1649.
Charles I King of England, Scotland and Ireland in the fashion of 1624.
Category: Europe
Fashions in Europe. European Costume and Cultural History.
Girl from Leksand in Dalarna, Sweden 1880
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
Portrait of George IV as Prince of Wales.
George IV as Prince of Wales 1762–1830.
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.
William Huskisson 1770–1830. British statesman.
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.
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
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.