The customs of peoples. A chief from the Roro tribe, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia.
A Roro chief in festive decorations at Bereina, Papua New Guinea.
Mesopotamia. The Sumerian Chale. Sumer & Accad.
Restitution of the Sumerian garment in real life, based on a seated statue of Gudea, known as the “Architect with a ruler”.
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.
Clothing in Egyptian Old Kingdom. The Golden Age.
The Ancient Egyptians themselves regarded the era as the Golden Age and the pinnacle of their culture.
Panorama of Paris in 1892 by John Lawson Stoddard.
Glimpses of the world; a portfolio of photographs by John Lawson Stoddard
Leather Beaked Shoe, Poulaines or Crakows of the 15th century.
Royal and historic gloves and shoes. The Crackow was found in an ancient house in Toledo.
Costumes during the Republic under Washington and Adams.
Historic dress in America during the Republic under George Washington and John Adams.
Fashion during the reign of James II, William and Mary, 17th c.
Costume of a lady of quality, tradeswoman, gentleman, worker and child, 17th century.
Silks and Flowing Patterns. Chinese and Japanese Art.
The piece of silk representation is one of the finest examples of the decoration of woven fabrics that it is possible to study.
Costumes of the Middle Kingdom of Egypt 2040 to 1782 BC.
The Egyptian Middle Kingdom is often referred to as the feudal era. Most usually associated with the Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Pharaohs.