James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury.
Portrait of James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury.
Category: Nobility
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.
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.
Shoe belonged to Anna Frances Woodcock. 18th century shoe fashion.
The shoe was worn with a buckle, has a small heel and round pointed toe.
Silk shoe of Countess of Portsmouth. Epoch of the Rococo.
The shoe was worn by the Countess of Portsmouth with fancy dress.