George IV as Prince of Wales 1762–1830.
Category: Nobility
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
Princess Elvira of Bavaria (1868–1943). Belle Époque. Parisian Tournure.
Belle Époque. Princess Elvira of Bavaria (1868–1943) in Parisian Tournure bustle costume to the 1890th. Painting by Karl Gampenrieder.
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.
Frankish Merovingian costume history 4th and 5th century.
The Nobility. State Costume — Men 6th, 7th and 8th Centuries. Goldsmiths’ Work. Costume of the Middle Classes Men. Lower Classes. The Glove. Costume of the Nobility Women. Jewellery of the Franks.
Spotted white silk shoe of Lady Mary Mordaunt. 17th c.
Spotted white silk Slipper of Lady Mary Mordaunt. Shoe fashion during the Baroque period.
White satin shoe of Lilias, daughter of the 12th Earl of Eglinton.
White satin shoe of Lilias, daughter of the 12th Earl of Eglinton and was worn by her at her marriage about the middle of the eighteenth century.