Middle Ages costumes and fashion. Period between 700 to 15th century. Style of Byzantine, Carolingian, Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance.
Medieval Burgundian prince costume 15th century. Source: “Sheets for costume design: historical and folk costumes. Published by Franz Lipperheide, 1876-1887. Related Posts:Burgundian Lord during prayer, 1450.Medieval Burgundian costume in 1450.Medieval… Read More
Isabeau de Bavière (1370-1435) was the wife of Charles VI. The daughter Isabelle de Valois (1389-1409) was the third child and second daughter whom survived to adulthood.
AGNES SOREL or Soreau, known by the sobriquet Dame de beauté, 1422 – 1450), mistress of Charles VII, King of France (1403 – 1461), was born in the village of Fromenteau, in Touraine.
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Marie de Hainaut (1280 – 1354). French medieval fashion. 14th century nobility. Marie de Hainaut also known as Mary of Avesnes daughter of John II, Count of Holland and Philippa of Luxembourg was married… Read More
Laura de Noves, or also called Laure de Sade. Born in 1310 in Avignon, died on 6 April in 1348. Parents were the Knights Audebert de Noves and Ermessande de Réal. She was married to Hugues de Sade.
Origin of the Teutonic Order of Knighthood — Its development — Siege of Acre — The Order nurses the sick — The dress of the Knights — The rale — The officers and constitution — The Order of Christ
The First Crusade was a Christian war campaign to conquer Palestine called by Pope Urban II in 1095.
Foundation of the Order of the Temple — St. Bernard aids the Order—Constitution of the Order — St. Bernard’s account of the Templars — The Christian power in the East weakened — The Second Crusade — The siege of Damascus — Letter of a Knight Templar — Exploits of the Templars in Palestine
“The Knightly Arts”. De arte athletica by Paul Hector Mair.
British fashion history by Florence Mary Gardener. Gloves of King Henry VI., Queen Elizabeth, King James I., Queen Mary of scots, Hawking Glove.
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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.
