At the end of the tenth century the Varangian Guard, an Imperial bodyguard, were a conspicuous, picturesque, and useful adjunct to the Byzantine Court.
Viking of the Varangian Guard. Byzantine. Imperial bodyguard.
Category: Europe
Fashions in Europe. European Costume and Cultural History.
Scottish Liberal politician Samuel Chisholm.
Scottish Liberal politician Samuel Chisholm 1836-1923. “Samuel Chisholm, ESQ., LL.D.” from the portrait by the Scottish landscape and genre painter Joseph Henderson (1832–1908).
The Wash-House by William Orpen.
The woman in the picture was Vera Hone lived with her husband as a neighbor of William Orpen
Haute couture dresses by Beer, Redfern. Le style parisien 1915.
Haute couture dresses by Beer, Redfern. Le style parisien 1915. Dress from Beer`s in almond green corded silk, trimmed with plain black velvet. Clichés Style Parisian, Beer. Dress from Redfern`s… Read More
German costume history. Women fashion of the 15th century.
German costume history. Middle ages. Women fashion of the 15th century. The fashions that prevailed at the end of the 14th century were still in vogue at the beginning of the… Read More
Haute couture dresses by Redfern and Jenny 1915.
Haute couture dresses by Redfern and Jenny. Le style parisien 1915. Dress from Redfern`s in ” bleu de France ” corded silk nice pink rose at the side. Clichés Taponier, Beer.… Read More
Haute couture dresses from Martial & Armand and Beer 1915
Haute couture dresses from Martial & Armand and Beer. Le style parisien 1915. Left: Dress from Martial & Armand`s in ” lavande ” corded silk, lace and silver embroidery. Right: Dress… Read More
Parisian Style shots 1915. Dress and Mantle by Jeanne Lanvin.
Parisian Style shots 1915. Le style parisien.
Art deco Collars and Capes. Le style parisien.
Collars and Capes. Plate IV. Le style parisien 1915. Cols et Pèlerines. Modèles ” du Style Parisien “. Collars and capes in fur, velveteen velvet or rattan trimmed with fur. Gallery: Le style… Read More
Scottish gowns – Robes Écossaises. Le style parisien 1915.
Scottish gowns – Robes Écossaises. Le style parisien 1915. Plate XXIV. Fig. 264 to 269. All these very simple models are intended to be made of plait stuffs but may be carried… Read More