Glimpses of the world; a portfolio of photographs by John Lawson Stoddard
Panorama of Paris in 1892 by John Lawson Stoddard.
Tag: Travel
Historical travel literature of the 18th and 19th centuries. The discovery of the world
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
Iona, the Sacred Isle. The Isle of the Druids.
The ancient Gaelic name of Iona was unis nan Druineach, the Isle of the Druids. The Westminster Abbey of Scotland.
The dance of the Tarantella. Italian scenery.
What the fandango is to the Spaniards, the tarantella is to the Neapolitans.
Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
The Fortress and Palace of Gwalior by Louis Rousselet.
Lateral facade of King Pal’s palace, in the Gwalior fortress
Longevity of Animals by Catherine Gore
A world of wonders, with anecdotes and opinions concerning popular superstitions by Albany Poyntz (Catherine Gore).
The Washing Place of the Hotel-Dieu, Paris.
The Pont au Double seen from the Pont Saint-Charles. The Washing Place of the Hotel-Dieu.
View of the Cascade at Tivoli. Italian scenery.
This second fall is by most preferred to the great one above, where the waters, descending in one sheet, pass under the bridge seen above.
The Wartburg, a famous castle in Thuringia, Germany.
THE WARTBURG lies on the north-western slope of the Thuringer Forest. Romantic castles and palaces as seen and described by famous writers
The Holy House of Loreto. The Basilica della Santa Casa.
In the slope of the eastern Apennines, overlooking the Adriatic gulf, stands what may be called the European Nazareth.
Jericho, the lowest city in the world.
Its location in the Jordan Rift Valley makes it the lowest city in the world, about ten kilometres north of the Dead Sea.
