James Hamilton, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton, 4th Earl of Arran.

James Marquis, Hamilton, England 17th century, Baroque, — James Marquis of Hamilton 1624

James Marquis of Hamilton 1624

James Hamilton (1589-1625) was a Scottish nobleman, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton and 4th Earl of Arran, son of John Hamilton, 1st Marquess of Hamilton and his wife Margaret Lyon. James was married to Anne, daughter of James Cunningham, 7th Earl of Glencairn and had five children with her.

He has served since 1621, the office of Lord High Commissioner to the Parliament in Scotland and from 1624 to 1625 he was Lord Steward of the Household. At times, there was speculation about a marriage between James Hamilton and the Princess Elizabeth. The death of the Marquess to be rumored due to poisoning.

History of England

The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart Queen of Scots.

A history of mourning by Richard Davey. The Funeral of Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart.

16th century tudor shoe of unknown provenance.

16th century tudor shoe. Renaissance fashion period. PLATE IX. FROM its appearance this shoe must be a very old one, but…

An elegant English lady in 15th century fashion.

This costume belongs to the close of the fifteenth century, and is one of the most elegant of this epoch.

James, Duke of Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Cambridge in 1649.

James Graham, 1. Marquess of Montrose.

Charles I King of England, Scotland and Ireland from the House of Stuart.

Charles I and The English Civil War 1642-1649.

Pictures and Royal Portraits illustrative of English and Scottish History.

Frances Carr, Countess of Somerset, involved in a famous scandal.

Abbotsford – Relics and antiquarian treasures of Sir Walter Scott.

Character sketches of romance, fiction and the drama.

The Clans of the Scottish Highlands and their tartans.

The rise and progress of armor in England. 10th to18th century.

Charles Howard, First Earl of Nottingham 1624. English statesman.

Note: James Wolfe and the capture of Quebec City.

Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.

Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.

Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com

Fashionpedia - The Visual Dictionary Of Fashion Design

FASHIONPEDIA is a visual fashion dictionary covering all the technical terms from style to material to production with illustrations and infographics. It encompasses rich, extensive information and yet is easy to read. Whether you are an industry insider or a fashion connoisseur, FASHIONPEDIA is all you will ever need to navigate the fashion scene.

Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.

The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.