Britain, the Habsburg Empire and Germany oriented to continue the strict Spanish courtly dress.
German nobleman in spanish court dress, 17th century.
Category: Nobility
Leader Kinh Luoc Viceroy of Tonkin, Vietnam 1895.
Leader Kinh Luoc Viceroy of Tonkin, Vietnam 1895.
Chief of the local administration in front of the Palace of Kinh Luoc, Hanoi. French colonial History.
Charles I King of England, Scotland and Ireland in the fashion of 1624.
Charles I (1600 – 1649) from the House of Stuart was King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 to 1649.
Portrait of George IV as Prince of Wales.
George IV as Prince of Wales 1762–1830.
The Hennin or Reticulated Headdress of the 15th century.
During the reign of Henry VI. a reticulated headdress of a different shape was worn. It was in favour in France from about 1410 onwards. Headdresses of the 15th century.
Portrait of James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury.
James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury.
George O’Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont 1751-1837.
George O’Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont 1751-1837. As a young man Wyndham was a playboy and had numerous affairs, including with Elizabeth Lamb. Especially known however, he was a patron,… Read More
Portrait of Grace Dalrymple Elliott (1754–1823).
Grace Dalrymple Elliott (1754–1823). Mistress of the Duke of Orléans. Lady Grace Dalrymple Elliott born around 1754-1823, was a Scottish courtesan who witnessed the events of the French Revolution in… Read More
The Life and Legacy of Princess Elvira of Bavaria (1868–1943)
One of the notable aspects of Princess Elvira’s patronage was her financial and moral support for a range of artists, including musicians, painters, and writers.
Poulaine, Beaked Shoe of King John II. of France.
History of shoemakers: preceded by the history. Beaked Shoe, of King John II. of France (Jean le Bon). 14th century.