Photographic excerpts from the two-volume work,- Our islands and their people as seen with camera and pencil by José de Olivares.
A citizen of Hawaii and his Colonial House in 1899.
Tag: American colonialism
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com
A Skirmish in the Philippines. American soldiers 1899.
U.S Army soldiers during the Philippine–American War between 1899 and 1902.
The United States of America after the Treaty of 1783.
The Treaty of Paris, which was signed on September 3, 1783 formally ended the American Revolutionary War between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Thirteen Colonies in North America, who had fought against British rule since 1775.
Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
Battle between Assiniboine warriors and Blackfeet. Fort McKenzie.
Battle between Assiniboine warriors and Blackfeet in front of Fort McKenzie on the Upper Missouri River, 1833.
Iroquois, Assiniboine, Pawnee, Dakota. American Natives 1886.
Iroquois. Assineboin. Crow. Pawnee Woman. Assineboin in gala dress. Dakotah or Sioux warrior. Dakotah or Sioux woman.
A medicine man of the Meskwaki tribe.
Keesheswa is a medicine man of note in the Meskwaki tribe, and, so far as we can judge from appearances, is a devout believer in his science.
A Chippeway widow with the best of her late husband’s clothes.
A Chippeway widow, on the death of her husband, selects from his scanty wardrobe, a complete suit of his best clothes.
ESHTAHUMLEAH, A Sioux chief
He is one of the hereditary chiefs of the Teton tribe, of the Dacotah nation.
Powasheek a Fox Chief
He was a daring warrior, and held a respectable standing in council, as a man of prudence and capacity.
Kishkalwa the head chief of the Shawnee nation.
Kishkalwa is nominally and legally the head chief of the Shawnee nation.
