Ethel Barrymore of Henry Irving’s Company 1898. Ethel Barrymore (actually: Ethel Blyth. 1879 -1959) was an American actress. She was honored for her performance in None But the Lonely… Read More
Ethel Barrymore 1898. American actress.
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Eleanor of Aquitaine. Medieval Queen 12th century.
Eleanor of Aquitaine of the House of Poitiers, was first Queen of France, then Queen of England. She was one of the most influential women of the Middle Ages.
Clémence Isaure, Jeux Floraux of Toulouse
Clémence Isaure Clémence Isaure is a semi-legendary medieval character, who is credited with the foundation or restoration of Jeux Floraux of Toulouse. The legend says that Clémence Isaure born in 1464 in Toulouse,… Read More
Maude Adams as Peter Pan 1905
Maude Adams was an American stage actress in the early 20th century.
Christian IV King of Denmark and Norway
Christian IV (1577-1648) was King of Denmark and Norway from 1588 to 1648.
William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806), Prime Minister of Great Britain.
William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806), Prime Minister of Great Britain. William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) was twice Prime Minister of Great Britain. The second son of William Pitt the Elder… Read More
Reticella lace collar dress.
Reticella lace collar dress. Donna Emilia Spinelli in 16th century.
16th century Florentine costume. Italian renaissance.
16th century Florentine costume. Italian renaissance. We have here a florentine costume of the 16th century in all its splendor. The whole dress is covered with ornament intentionally made as… Read More
Marquis de Lafayette 1757-1834.
Marquis de Lafayette 1757-1834. Aristocrat and military officer. Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette or Lafayette was a French general and politician. He took part on the side of the… Read More
Japan girls at the sea by Kiyoshi Sakamotoy
Japan girls at the sea. Photograph by Kiyoshi Sakamoto 1910s