Chiushingura: Or, The Loyal League, a Japanese Romance by Izumo Takeda (1880)
The Hara Kiri scene from the Japanese play of Chiushingura
Midē Wiwin or The “Grand Medicine Society” of the Ojibwa.
The Midewiwin is the society of the Mide or Shamans, popularly designated as the Grand Medicine Society. Its ritual, and the traditions of Indian genesis and cosmogony, constitute a powerful religion.
American Beauty by Albert Sterner. Painter, printmaker and illustrator.
Albert Sterner. American Beauty. Illustration (1906). Publication: Paintings by Leading American Artists 1908. Publisher: Collier & Son.
The Syren, after Charles Louis Muller 1878.
The Syren. The painter evidently selected a Spanish, or probably a Hebrew model.
Chinese children flying kites 1948
Chinese children flying kites. From: A series of images used for Sunday School lessons 1948.
The Roman Paenula. The cowl or hood. Traveling cloak.
The Roman Paenula. The cowl or hood. Ancient roman traveling cloak. The Paenula was a bell-shaped garment, worn in inclement weather. In most cases it was closed all round, but occasionally… Read More
Petticoats, corsets and skirt fashion 1862.
Petticoats, corsets and skirt fashion of the Fashion House of Plument.
Jeanne, Comtesse de Toulouse 1220-1271.
Joan of Toulouse was the only daughter of Count Raimund VII of Toulouse and his wife Sancha of Aragon the last Countess of Toulouse and Margravine of Provence.
Victorian Communion Dresses. La Mode Illustrée.
Victorian Communion Dresses. La Mode Illustrée 1865. Robe de Communiante de Mme Breant-Castel 58 Rue Ste Anne. Mode Illustrée 1865. Pl. 13. (France Second Empire Fashion.) La Mode Illustrée. Journal de… Read More
Victorian Wedding Dress and Prom Dress 1865.
Victorian Wedding Dress and Prom Dress 1865. La Mode Illustrée. Robe de Mariée et Robe de Bal de Mme Breant-Castel 58 Rue Ste Anne. Coiffures de Mr Croizat, 76 Rue… Read More