James Hamilton was a Scottish nobleman, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton and 4th Earl of Arran, son of John Hamilton and Margaret Lyon.
James Hamilton, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton, 4th Earl of Arran.
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Mary Herbert, countess of Pembroke, née Mary Sidney.
Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke (1561-1621) was a scholar noble English writer in Elizabethan time and the center of an artist circle.
James, Duke of Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Cambridge in 1649.
James Hamilton 1606-1649, was a son of James Hamilton, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton and his wife Anne Cunningham.
Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke by Sir Anthony van Dyck.
Wilton House Pictures. William, third Earl of Pembroke, eldest son of Henry, second Earl, by his third wife, the famous Mary Sidney, was born at Wilton on the 8th April, 1580.
Frances Carr, Countess of Somerset, involved in a famous scandal.
The procedure for cancellation her marriage to Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex with the aim of Robert Carr, to marry the 1st Earl of Somerset, caused one of the greatest scandals of England in the Stuart time.
Portrait of King Charles the First 1648.
King Charles the First 1648. From the House of Stuart. He was beheaded on the 30th of January, 1649 before the Banqueting House in London.
Lady Arabella Stuart, 1615.
Arbella Stuart was an English noblewoman, niece of Queen Mary Stuart, cousin of King James I., and a maid of honor to his wife, Queen Anne.
Charles Howard, First Earl of Nottingham 1624. English statesman.
Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham (1536-1624) was an English statesman and admiral.
Henry Frederick Stuart, Prince of Wales 1612.
Henry Frederick Stuart, Prince of Wales (1594-1612) was the eldest son of King James I and Anne of Denmark.
George Digby, Earl of Bristol in 1677. English politician.
George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol (1612 − 1677), was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 until 1641 when he was raised to the House of Lords.
The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty: 40 Projects for Period-Accurate Hairstyles, Makeup and Accessories by Lauren Stowell & Abby Cox.
Seventeenth and Eighteenth-Century Fashion in Detail by Avril Hart & Susan North. From cut and construction to fabric and trimmings.
Timeless: Recreate the Classic Makeup and Hairstyles from 100 Years of Beauty by Louise Young & Loulia Sheppard.
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Fashionpedia - The Visual Dictionary Of Fashion Design
FASHIONPEDIA is a visual fashion dictionary covering all the technical terms from style to material to production with illustrations and infographics. It encompasses rich, extensive information and yet is easy to read. Whether you are an industry insider or a fashion connoisseur, FASHIONPEDIA is all you will ever need to navigate the fashion scene.
Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
