During the Wars of the Roses, Henry was the last survivor of the House of Lancaster and became its head. Through his marriage to the heiress of the House of York Elizabeth Plantagenet, England hoped for an end to the civil war between the two houses and a lasting peace.
Anne Boleyn, 1st Marquess of Pembroke was the second of the six wives of Henry VIII and Queen of England from 1533 to 1536.
The Knight in shining armor. Many incidents are related of his bravery.
Maharaja Karm Singh of Patiala, 19th c. The rajah of Putteealla Maharaja Karm Singh of Patiala (ruled from 1813 to 1845) with guards and escort, on his state elephant. From… Read More
Gallic period—Woad, or the pastel — Tunics and boulgètes — “Mavors” and “Palla” — Cleanliness of the Gallic women — The froth of beer or kourou — The women of Marseilles; their marriage-portions — Gallo-Roman period — The Roman garment — The stola — Refinement of elegance — Extravagant luxury of women — Artificial aids — A vestiaire or wardrobe-room of the period — Shoes — Jewels and ornaments — The amber and crystal ball — Influence of the barbarians.
Prince from Imereti, Georgia Caucasus costume. Prince Imerethien. Gallery: Asian costumes by Auguste Wahlen. Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of the world.
Reine capétienne en 1360. (Portail de la cathédrale de Chartres.)
Capetian noblewoman costume around 1180 to 1190, 12th century. Noble Capétienne, Vers 1180 A 1190. Source: Costumes civils et militaires des Français à travers les siècles. 1883. Author: Jean Baptiste… Read More
Merovingian queen costume from the fifth to the eighth century.
French fashion of the middle ages. Noble woman in the reign of Charles V. 1364. Costumes civils et militaires des Français à travers les siècles.
