The Egg of Columbus The Egg of Columbus is a phrase that describes an amazingly simple solution to an intractable problem.
The Egg of Columbus. Washington Irving’s “Columbus”.
Category: Fashion History
Sir William Beauchamp. 1st Baron Bergavenny. 14th century
Sir William Beauchamp (c. 1343 – 1411). 1st Baron Bergavenny, KG. Captain of Calais. Custos of the County of Pembroke in 1392.
Italian gothic costumes 15th century.
Italian Gothic costumes 1460 – 1500. Medieval Gothic, Burgundy fashion era.
Clothing of a notary early 18th century
Clothing of a notary early 18th century. Notaire en 1725. D’après une gravure du temps.
Charles the first in the guard room. 17th century.
Charles the first in the guard room. We feel now, as men felt very soon after the execution of Charles, that we cannot hope entirely to justify the means taken… Read More
German Landsquenet soldiers. 16th century military.
History of the Army. German Landsquenet soldiers 1562. 16th century mercenary military.
Chic manteau de velours noir by Germaine Lecomte.
Chic black velvet coat trimmed with black and white fox. Fancy suit in blue velvet with silver embroidery (Lefaurichon fabric).
Burgundian type portrait with characteristic headgear.
Burgundian type portrait of the 15th century. Burgundian characteristic headgear 1460 – 1500.
Late 15th century gothic costumes 1460 – 1500
Late 15th century gothic costumes 1460 – 1500. Middle ages, Gothic fashion era.
Gens de Trait. Archer and Crossbowman 1350 to 1380s.
Soldiers of the middle ages. An archer and crossbowman (Arbalète) attack a fortress castle.
