Mehmed II. (1432 – 1481), called Father of the Conquest) was the seventh Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. On May 29, 1453 he conquered Constantinople.
Brocade silk caftans of Mehmed the Conqueror, 15th c..
Category: Nobility
Silk caftan of Sultan Selim I. Ottoman Empire 16th century.
Selim I reigned from April 24, 1512 until his death in 1520 and was the first Ottoman ruler who held the title of Caliph and Guardian of the Holy Places.
Poland Lady and Nobleman in the 16th century.
Poland Lady and Nobleman in the 16th century. Source: On the history of costumes. The Munich Picture Gallery 1848 to 1898.
Ancient Greek priestess and nobility. Chiton with Kolpos.
The resulting folds by pulling down the chiton over the belt was called Kolpos.
French Nobleman and Officer c.1680
French fashion in the reign of Louis XIV. Nobleman and Officer c.1680.
Medieval court etiquette. The lady of the castle.
Medieval court etiquette. The lady of the castle. 15th century. Étiquette de la cour médiévale.
Carolingian clothing 751-987. Queen, noblewoman and prophetess.
Carolingian clothing 751-987. Carolingian Queen, Noblewoman and Prophetess.
Charles II the Bald. West Frankish king 9th century.
Charles II the Bald (823–877 Holy Roman Emperor Charles II, King of West Francia), with Military Leader, Knight in armor, Musician.
The Carolingian fashion period 752-987. Reign of Charlemagne.
Reign of Charlemagne – The women of the tenth century wear two tunics – Judith’s belt – A veil is obligatory – Miniatures in the Mazarin Library- Charles the Bald’s Bible Shoes – Dress of Queen Lutgarde – Dress of Rotrude and Bertha – Gisla and other kings women of the Emperor – The Successors of Charlemagne – Cannes – Adelaide of Vermandois – The dress of widows.
French Nobility costumes. Last third of the 16th century.
French Nobility costumes. Last third of the 16th century. On the history of costumes. Eighth sheet. Last third of the XVI century. Illustration by W. Heil. Munich Bilderbogen No. 382. French… Read More