Elégante avec la robe à grand panier, Abbé mondain en 1760. Jeunes gens en costumes de chasse et de promenade en 1760.
Formal dress of the rococo mid-18th century. Epoch of Marie Antoinette.
Tag: Baroque era
Fashion and costume history of the Baroque. The epoch of Baroque lasted from 1575 to 1770. It is divided into early Baroque (until about 1650), the High Baroque (ca. 1650-1720) and late Baroque or Rococo (ca. 1720-1770).
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
Ballroom dresses in 1762. Rococo costumes of Paris.
Costume de bal en 1762. Costumes de Paris. Paris à travers les siècles.
Noble lady and Lord. Dame noble et Seigneur. XVIIe Siècle.
Dame noble et Seigneur. XVIIe Siècle. D’après Pauquet. Histoire nationale de Paris et des Parisiens par Gourdon de Genouillac.
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.
Costume of a German sutler by Peter Breughel.
Costume of a German sutler after a drawing by Peter Breughel the Younger.
Young woman in high hairstyle and small hoops 1762.
Matron in the old fashion. Young woman in high hairstyle and small hoops. Former military. Gentleman with habit in 1762.
Interior of a Barber’s House under Louis XIII. 17th Century.
Intérieur de la Maison d’un Barbier. Sous Louis XIII. XVII Siècle. Paris à travers les siècles.
French Notary in 1725. From an engraving of the time.
Notaire en 1725. D’après une gravure du temps.
Charles the first in the guard room. 17th century.
Pictures and Royal Portraits illustrative of English and Scottish History.
The English Civil War. The Battle of Marston Moor on 2 July 1644 .
The Battle of Marston Moor was held on 2 July 1644 near York and was one of the decisive battles of the English Civil War.
Charles I and The English Civil War 1642-1649.
The English Civil War was fought 1642-1649 between supporters of King Charles I of England (“Cavaliers”) and those of the English Parliament (“Roundheads”).
