The Snake Charmer. Indian Characters. Although the so-called” snake-charmer” is usually a sharp-witted and ofttimes a clever fellow, it is his conjuring which forms his chief claim to attention. True,… Read More
The Snake Charmer. Indian Characters.
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Jacqueline de la Grange 1408
Jacqueline de la Grange, Femme De Jean de Montagu, after Gaignières, 1408
Comtesse de Grignan, Reign Of Louis XIV, 1663
Mme De Grignan, Règne De Louis XIV, d’après Un Tableau Du Château De Bussy Rabutin, 1663
The Nautch girls. Indian dancers.
On special occasions, such as weddings or parties given in honor of a distinguished visitor, it is the correct thing in native society to give a „nautch,“ or dance.
German medieval fashion history in the 15th century.
The Tappert, points and scallops…. Every one dressed as he pleased. Some wore coats made of two kinds of material.
Jean de Montaigne, Reign of Charles VI. 1408
Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (Latin Michael Montanus; 1533-1592) was a jurist, sceptic and philosopher, humanist and founder of essay writing.
Prince, Règne De Louis XIV, d’après Vauder-Meuleu, 1670
Prince, Règne De Louis XIV, d’après Vauder-Meuleu, 1670. “Modes et Costumes Historiques“. Drawing by Xavier Willemin.
The Mellon Seller. Indian Character.
The Mellon Seller This picture represents a woman of the Kulmbi caste, who is not by any means to be confounded with a coolie. A very low caste woman would… Read More
Page of the French court of Charles V, 1380.
Page Regne de Charles V d’apres Willemin 1380
The Bania. A merchant from Mumbai
The Banias are perhaps the least educated of any of the middle class natives of the present day.