The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving.
Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving.
Category: Fashion History
The departure of the Mayflower, July 1620.
The Mayflower was a sailing vessel, with the so-called Pilgrim Fathers, many of whom were from central England, set out for America to lead a new life there.
Court life under the Plantagenets. Reign of Henry II.
The house Anjou-Plantagenet was a French-born dynasty. From 1154 to 1399 she put in a direct line, the kings of England.
Italian craftsmen in 1350. Medieval clothing.
Italian craftsmen in 1350. Medieval clothing. Vicino, Calzolaio, Beccaio, Molinaro, Segatore di fieno, Salinaro, Agricoltore, Muratore, Boscaiuolo, Raccoglitore d’olive, Taglialegna, Falegname, Falconiere, Orefice, Fabbro, Pescivendolo. Dallo Statuto di Trieste del… Read More
Jack Cade and his insurrection. English history 1450.
Jack Cade and his insurrection. Jack Cade, assuming the name John Mortimer; (died July 12, 1450 in Heathfield, East Sussex) was an English rebel against the policies of Henry VI, which… Read More
Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué.
Undine THE seas, the rivers and brooks contain the numberless tribes of Water-sprites. * * * * *
Hunting crossbows of the 16th century. Renaissance era.
Hunting crossbows of the 16th century. Renaissance era. Arbalètes de chasse, du XVIe siècle. (Dessin de Calenacci d’après une photographie de Franck) From the book: Costumes civils et militaires des… Read More
Knight served by his squire and pages. 11th century.
Chevalier servi par son écuyer et ses pages.
Medieval Earl in armor leaving for the war.
Medieval Earl in armor leaving for the war, followed by his vassals. 8th, 9th century. Comte partant pour la Guerre, suive de ses Vassaux From the book: Costumes civils et militaires… Read More
Lackey runner XV century. According to a colored print of 1567.
Lackey runner 15th century. According to a colored print of 1567.