Princess Lamballe. This illustrious female was one of the most innocent victims of the Revolution
Marie Therese Louise Lamballe of Savoy, Princess of Carignan.
Tag: Coiffure
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
Nobel woman with coiffure à la Hurluberlus at the court of Louis XIV.
Nobel woman with Coiffure à la Hurluberlus at the court of Louis XIV.
French painter Marie Louise Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun 1755 -1842.
Madame Lebrun was a French painter of classicism. She is said to have been one of the most beautiful women of Paris at a young age.
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.
Marie Madeleine de la Vieuville, comtesse de Parabère.
Official mistress (maîtresse en titre) of Philippe II de Bourbon, duc d’Orléans (1674-1723), regent for the minor king Louis XV, and thus one of the most important persons in the Régence period.
Maria Karolina Zofia Felicja Leszczyńska 1725-1768.
Maria Karolina Zofia Felicja Leszczyńska from the polish noble Leszczynski was by marriage to Louis XV. Queen of France.
Marie-Adélaïde de Savoie, duchesse de Bourgogne 1685-1712.
Coiffure Louis XIV. Marie-Adélaïde de Savoie, duchesse de Bourgogne 1685-1712. Maria Adelaide of Savoy (French: Marie-Adélaïde de Savoie) (6th December 1685 in Turin; – 12th February 1712 at the Palace… Read More
Françoise d’Aubigné, marquise de Maintenon 1635-1719.
Françoise d’Aubigné, marquise de Maintenon, briefly called Madame de Maintenon was the last mistress and in morganatic marriage, the second wife of Louis XIV of France.
Louise Bénédicte de Bourbon-Condé, Duchesse du Maine.
Louise Bénédicte de Bourbon, Mademoiselle d’Enghien, then Mademoiselle de Charolais, after her marriage Duchess of Maine (8 November 1676 in Paris; – 23 January 1753 ibid.), was a French high aristocrat.
