First Dragoman, messenger of the Turkish Sultan. Historical Ottoman Empire officials. The costume of Turkey by Octavian Dalvimart.
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The ordinary dress of a Peasant of Torres Vedras.
The peasants of this district are of a stout and hardy constitution, they are said to be capable of great exertion, and patient under fatigue
Oxcart of the Portuguese Province of Extremadura
The Portuguese Oxcart of Estremadura has the appearance of a primitive invention.
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.
Ancient Greek Musical Instruments and other items.
Musical Instruments, Furniture, Jewelry, Vases, Couch, with table and Candelabrum, Seats, Parasol …
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.
KISH-KE-KOSH a Fox Brave
Among the Fox braves who appeared at Washington in 1837, was Kishkekosh, or The man with one leg.
Yoholo Micco, A Creek chief. Leader of Eufaula Town.
Yoholo Micco was principal chief of the Eufaula town. He was the speaker of the Creek nation.
SHARITARISH a Pawnee Chief.
Sharitarish was principal chief, or head man of the Grand Pawnees. He was descended from a line of chiefs
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