Glance at the French military hairstyles and helmets. Coup d’oeil sur les coiffures militaires Françaises 1780-1894
French military hairstyles and helmets.
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.
Caravan in an indoor street of Algier, Algeria.
Algeria – Caravan in a Covered Street, Algier. Historical, picturesque and monumental Algeria.
Infanterie légère. Tambour Major. Light infantry. Drum Major. France 1850.
Infanterie légère. Tambour Major. 1850.
Alethe, Priestess of Isis. The Epicurean, by Thomas Moore.
When Alethe arrived at a suitable age, she was taught, like other children of the priestesses, to take a share in the service and ceremonies of the shrines.