Four figures dancing at the club Almack’s: Marquis of Worcester; Lady Jersey; Clanronald Macdonald and Lady Worcester.
The first quadrille at Almack’s. England regency period 1818.
Habitués of White’s. Marquis of Londonderry, Colonel “Kangaroo” Cooke.
The Reminiscences and Recollections of Captain Gronow, being anecdotes of the camp, court, clubs and society, 1810-1860.
Play at Crockford’s Club 1843. Count D’Orsay calling a main.
Anecdotes of the camp, court, clubs and society, 1810-1860. By Captain Rees Howell Gronow.
Pillars of the opera. Prince Esterhazy, Lord Fife, Ball Hughes, Lord Wilton.
Prince Esterhazy, Lord Fife, Ball Hughes, Lord Wilton. The Reminiscences and Recollections of Captain Gronow, being anecdotes of the camp, court, clubs and society, 1810-1860.
Premières danseuses and their admirers – the Green Room 1822.
The Green Room of the Opera House (King’s Theatre) 1822. The Earl of Fife. Ball Hughes. Mdlle. Mercandotti. Prince Esterhazy (in the back with Mdll. Noblet). Mdlle. Hullin. Lord Petersham.
Well known Bond Street Loungers in 1820.
Well known Bond Street Loungers in 1820. From left: The Earl of Sefton, The Duke of Devonshire, “Poodle Byng”, Lord Manners, The Duke of Beaufort. From the book: The Reminiscences… Read More
Girl of Himalaya Mountains costume, 19th century.
Girl of Himalaya Mountains costume. Jeune Fille des Monts Himalaya. Gallery: Asian costumes by Auguste Wahlen. Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of the world.
India Maharaja Karm Singh of Patiala.
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
France. Fashion during the Second Republic. 1848 to 1864.
France 19th century. Fashion during the Second Republic. 1848 to 1864. History of Fashion. Girondin mantles. Beaver bonnets. Kasawecks. Summer dresses. Jewellery.
Costume of a Hindu playing the tambura.
Costume of a Hindu playing the tambura, 19th century. Indou jouant du Pennak.