This Square occupies all the space between the garden of the Tuileries and the entrance to the Champs-Elysées.
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St. Germain the ancient residence of the kings of France.
The Castle of St. Germain was formerly one of the finest royal residences of the kings of France.
Rouen Cathedral coronation site and burial place of the Norman dukes.
The Rouen Cathedral is one of the most important church buildings in France in the Gothic style.
Rouen. Market Scene at Place de la Haute-Vieille-Tour. France 1819.
Market Scene at Rouen. The Place de la Haute-Vieille-Tour with the cathedral in the background. France 1819.
City of Amsterdam, view on the Cingel, Netherlands 1832.
The Cingel is the innermost of four large and nearly parallel canals, which, following the crescent-shape boundary of the city of Amsterdam
Amsterdam. The Damrak Palace &c. rendered very picturesque.
Select views of some of the principal cities of Europe by Robert Batty. London: Moon, Boys, and Graves, 1832.
Rotterdam, the Oude Haven. General characteristic of Dutch cities.
The annexed scene of the Oude Haven, in Rotterdam, has been selected as an epitome of the general characteristics of Dutch cities.
Coffee planter in Laymastotte at the foot of bold crags. Sri Lanka 19th c..
The bungalow of Mr. Crüwell, a coffee planter in Laymastotte near Happootella-pass, which has been built in a very picturesque situation at the foot of bold crags.
Abbotsford, the mansion and estate of Sir Walter Scott in Scotland.
Abbotsford, the well known mansion and estate of Sir Walter Scott, is beautifully situated on the banks of the Tweed, amidst the most enchanting scenery.
Canterbury Cathedral. The ecclesiastical metropolis of England.
The ancient city of Canterbury is chiefly remarkable for its churches, especially for its magnificent Cathedral, which is eight centuries old.
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