The Order of Saint Louis was founded on April 5, 1693 by King Louis XIV. Of France and awarded for military merit.
Knight of Saint-Louis in 1639 and Dairywoman in 1680.
The great carriages under Louis XIII (17th century).
Les premiers carrosses sous Louis XIII (XVIIe siècle). Bibliothèque Nationale. Cabinet des Estampes dꞌ après Raimbaut.
Shops at Galerie du Palais de Justice. 17th century.
Stores in the Gallery of the Palace of Justice. Reign of Louis XIII. Les Boutiques de la Galerie du Palais de Justice. Règne de Louis XIII. Bibliothèque Nationale.
French military hairstyles and helmets.
Glance at the French military hairstyles and helmets. Coup d’oeil sur les coiffures militaires Françaises 1780-1894
The sacred temple of the Kaaba of Mekka.
Praying round the sacred temple of the Kaaba of Mekka. See here all illustrations of the book The Life of Muhammad by Alphonse-Étienne Dinet. The Kaaba (Arabic الكعبة) ‘) is… Read More
Flemish damascene, Embroidery Designs, 17th Century.
Flemish damascene, Embroidery Designs, 17th Century. A variety of tapestry, drapery, and damascened designs that date back to the 17th century baroque era.
Adornment of a Gentleman. France 15th century. Middle ages costume.
Parure de Gentilhomme (commencement du XV siècle.)
French fashion of the aristocracy at the court of Louis XIV.
Costume de Prince en 1670. Costume de demoiselle d’honneur en 1661. Reign de Louis XIV.
Jewish graves at Bab el Oued, Algier. Algeria 19th century.
L’Algérie historique, pittoresque et monumentale.
Embroideries and decorative objects of the Breton peasants.
Brittany. Traditional Jewellery. Embroidery of the chupen; the gouriz, the corquen. Antique bronze fibulae.