Costume d’un guerrier franc du 5ème siècle.
Merovingian costume of a 5th century Frankish warrior.
Tag: Merovingian culture
The Merovingians were the oldest royal dynasty of the Franks from the 5th century to 751. They were succeeded by the dynasty of the Carolingians. The historical epoch of the transition from Late Antiquity to the Early Middle Ages in the Gallic-Germanic region is called the Merovingian period after them.
Gallic habitation. Woman. Peasant. Chariot. Rich farmer.
Gallic habitation. Woman. Peasant. Chariot. Rich farmer costumes.
The Gallic and Gallo-Roman costume period.
Gallic period—Woad, or the pastel — Tunics and boulgètes — “Mavors” and “Palla” — Cleanliness of the Gallic women — The froth of beer or kourou — The women of Marseilles; their marriage-portions — Gallo-Roman period — The Roman garment — The stola — Refinement of elegance — Extravagant luxury of women — Artificial aids — A vestiaire or wardrobe-room of the period — Shoes — Jewels and ornaments — The amber and crystal ball — Influence of the barbarians.
Merovingian queen costume from the 5th to the 8th century.
Merovingian Queen, 5th to 8th Century. ‘Based on the sculptures of Chartres Cathedral.’
Young Gallic Woman 5th to 7th century
Young Gallic Woman 5th to 7th century.
A leader of the Franks. Salian Frankish 5th century
Un chef des Franks. (D’après Monfaucon.)
Frankish Merovingian costume history 4th and 5th century.
The Nobility. State Costume — Men 6th, 7th and 8th Centuries. Goldsmiths’ Work. Costume of the Middle Classes Men. Lower Classes. The Glove. Costume of the Nobility Women. Jewellery of the Franks.
Ancient warriors. Life-size figures in full armor.
Ancient warriors. Life-size figures in full armor and equipment. Carl Gimbel Collection.
Clotilde princess of Burgundy.
Clotilde princess of Burgundy (475–545), second wife of King Clovis I, Salian Frankish dynasty. Medieval Merovingian Frankish Queen.
Mérovingien Dame du salon de la Reine Clothhilde.
Merovingian period, France 5th century nobility fashion. Costumes historiques par Achille Devéria