The capa or cloak, the remains of the Roman toga, is worn in Lisbon by every class of citizens
A Gentleman in the ordinary Portuguese habit.
Aguas Livres aqueduct. Aqueduct of Alcântara.
Aqueduct of Alcântara. Lisbon is supplied with water, which is conveyed by means of this aqueduct, into reservoirs in different parts of the city.
Environs of Lisbon, and the Aqueduto das Águas Livres.
The Aqueduto das Águas Livres in Lisbon is a complex system of development, delivery and distribution of water to the city
The Franciscan order was marked by the severity of its discipline.
The Franciscan order, founded in the year 1209, was marked by the severity of its discipline
From Torres Vedras to Cintra (Sintra), Portugal.
Sintra (traditionally known in English as Cintra) is a small town (vila) in Portugal about 25 km west of Lisbon. It belongs to the Município of the same name. The… Read More
The ordinary dress of a Peasant of Torres Vedras.
The peasants of this district are of a stout and hardy constitution, they are said to be capable of great exertion, and patient under fatigue
Ancient Greece long-sided chiton costume
Ancient Greece long-sided chiton costume. Read more: Ancient Minoan Civilization. The Palace of Minos at Knossos. The Ancient Greek Costume by THOMAS HOPE. Gallery: “On the history of costumes”. Münchener Bilderbogen… Read More
Spanish Peasant in a straw coat, 1808.
PEASANT IN A STRAW COAT. THE shepherds and labouring Peasants in most provinces of the Peninsula, protect themselves from the periodical heavy rains by a straw covering; this species of… Read More
Torres Vedras, a city of great antiquity, and the chief of a corregidoria.
The Lines of Torres Vedras were a triple fortification line of forts around the capital of Portugal.
An old purse worn by Sir Walter Scott for many years, made of mole-skin.
It contains a piece of paper on which is written: “An old purse worn by Sir Walter Scott for many years, made of mole-skin.”