Russia 16th and 19th century. Historical persons and folk costumes.
Tag: Nobility
Ninon de Lenclos. The Celebrated Beauty of the 17th Century.
Ninon de L’Enclos was a French liberal and educated intellectual, feminist, writer (La coquette vengée “The Flirt Avenged”) and lover of many also famous contemporaries. She was one of the outstanding women of the ancien regime, the participation in their Jours was a great society honor.
Carolingian West Frankish king Charles II the Bald
Frankish king King Charles II the Bald, with two pages, Carolingian 9th century. Charles II the Bald (born 823 † 877), was from the noble family of the Carolingians, West Frankish… Read More
Carolingian Costumes. Frankish King, Military Leader, Knight.
The Carolingian fashion of the nobility is still strongly influenced by the Roman fashion, mixed with Germanic and Byzantine styles.