The Scots Guards. England Boer war uniforms. Color-Sergeant and Privat, The Scots Guards England Boer war. 1880–1881 and 1899–1902 by the British Empire.
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Landing of the English troops in the Bay of Maceira.
THE fleet with the troops came to an anchor in the open sea, off this Creek, on the 25th of August, 1808.
Nighttime Conference of Hong Kong 1941
Nighttime Conference of Hong Kong surrender of Governor Young and General Sakai 1941. Represented the signing of the surrender of Hong Kong by Sir Mark Young in 1942 in a… Read More
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