Mohammed Shah (1810-1848), also Mehmed Mirza Shah, descendant of the Kajar dynasty, conservative ruler of Persia since 1844.
Mahommed Shah of Persia. The splendor of Oriental magnificence.
Category: Nobility
Costume Arabian Noble man in 1843.
Costume Arabian Noble man in 1843. Gallery: Asian costumes by Auguste Wahlen. Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of the world.
Denmark Christian IV in baroque costumes in 1630-40.
Denmark Christian IV in 1630-40. Baroque period fashion. Gallery: “Sheets for costume design: historical and folk costumes. Published by Franz Lipperheide, 1876-1887.
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)
Don Juan de Austria in Spanish court dress 1572.
Don Juan de Austria around 1572. Don Juan de Austria (Knight John of Austria; born February 24, 1547 Regensburg; † 1 October 1578 in Bouge, part of today Namur) was… Read More
Reticella lace collar dress.
Reticella lace collar dress. Donna Emilia Spinelli in 16th century.
German baroque aristocracy costume.
Baroque aristocracy costume. German man of rank in the garb 1670-1680. 17th century Louis XIV fashion. Gallery: “Sheets for costume design: historical and folk costumes. Published by Franz Lipperheide, 1876-1887.
Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots receiving her death warrant.
Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots 1542-1587. Mary Stuart receiving her death warrant after she was found guilty of plotting to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I of England by James David Smillie (1833-1909).… Read More
16th century Florentine costume. Italian renaissance.
16th century Florentine costume. Italian renaissance. We have here a florentine costume of the 16th century in all its splendor. The whole dress is covered with ornament intentionally made as… Read More
Marquis de Lafayette 1757-1834.
Marquis de Lafayette 1757-1834. Aristocrat and military officer. Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette or Lafayette was a French general and politician. He took part on the side of the… Read More
Traditional nobility costumes from China 1850s
Nobility costumes from China 1850s. Gallery: Les nations. Album des Costumes De Tous les Pays. Par Alexandre Lacauchie. Paris. Maison Martinet. Haute Cœur frères 41, Rue Vivienne et 146, Rue de… Read More
