Head-dress, Clasp for a Cloak, Rosary and Alms-box, from a painting by Van Eyck
Category: Renaissance
An elegant English lady in 15th century fashion.
This costume belongs to the close of the fifteenth century, and is one of the most elegant of this epoch.
A German noble costume in the 15th century.
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Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
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Renaissance Helmet of Alfonso Piccololomini di Firenze.
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French merchant in the sixteenth century. Marchand français au XVI siècle.
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Renee de Rieux, demoiselle de Châteauneuf, called La Belle Châteauneuf.
Renee de Rieux, demoiselle de Châteauneuf called La Belle Châteauneuf, was a mistress of the French King Henry III.
Roman Lady. Dame Romaine (Nouvelle mairee 1581).
Roman Lady. Dame Romaine (Nouvelle mairee 1581).
Fra ‘Jean de la Valette, Jean Parisot de La Valette. Military Order of Malta.
Fra ‘Jean de la Valette, Jean Parisot de La Valette, (1494 – 1568) was from 1557 until his death the 49th Grand Master of the Military Order of Malta and founder of present capital of Malta, Valletta.
Sir Walter Raleigh and the New World. Founding of Roanoke.
Sir Walter Raleigh was one of the most brilliant and one of the most ambitious men at the court of Queen Elizabeth.
The king’s guard. Chevau-légers.
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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
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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.