A history of mourning by Richard Davey. The Funeral of Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart.
Tag: Mourning Dress
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History Hardcover – Illustrated, November 4, 2015
by Françoise Tétart-Vittu (Author)
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.
The costumes of the aristocracy. The kings of fashion. France 17th century.
The aristocracy’s costumes. Louis XIV in the fashion of 1660 and 1670. The fashion of long hair. The Rhine Count’s trousers. The court of Versailles.
Knitted dresses with fur or wool collar.
Knitted dresses with fur or wool collar. Le style parisien 1915. Plate XX. Petites Robes en Tricot ou Lainage Garnies de Fourrures. Modèles ” du Style Parisien “. Fig. 240. Dress made… Read More
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Mrs. Anne Turner. Executed Nov. 15th 1615
Mrs. Anne Turner in Edwardian widow costume. Executed Nov. 15th, 1615. Mrs. Anne Turner (born Anne Norton 1576–1615), English maidservant convicted of the murder of Sir Thomas Overbury. The Thomas Overbury affair… Read More
Literature
Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
Woman of the Environs of Terni by Bartolomeo Pinelli
Woman of the Environs of Terni by Bartolomeo Pinelli Roman Costumes. Drawing by Bartolomeo Pinelli (1781-1835). Engraving by C. Hullmandel. Published by Rodwell & Martin, London. Related Posts:Piferari, Italian Shepherds… Read More
Women from Orebić in mourning dress. The Serbs in the Adriatic.
The Serbs in the Adriatic. Their types and costumes 1870-1878.
Swiss citizen dressed in mourning to the Baroque period
Swiss citizen dressed in mourning to the Baroque period at the end of the 17th century. Related Posts:Official Swiss garb of a teacher in the Baroque periodBaroque costume of a… Read More
Swiss citizen woman in mourning dress, 17th century.
Swiss citizen woman in mourning dress at the end of the 17th century. Baroque period. Related Posts:German citizen woman with child in 1710.Official Swiss garb of a teacher in the… Read More
Mourning costumes from Hindeloopen.
Mourning costumes from Hindeloopen on the Zuiderzee, province Friesland. Related Posts:Dutch costumes from the province Friesland.Holland costumes from Staphorst and Rouveen.Walcheren, province Zeeland.
Mourning dresses. August 1794. Robes of black taffeta.
Regency mourning dresses 1794. Robe and petticoat of black taffeta. The Gallery of Fashion Vol. 1. 1794, by Nikolaus von Heideloff.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)