Historical Clothing Collection (page 9)

Portrait of Frederic Francois Chopin
672803 Portrait of Frederic Francois Chopin; (add.info.: Frederic Francois Chopin 1810 - 17 October 1849, Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of French-Polish parentage)

James Russell Lowell, poet
672747 James Russell Lowell, poet; (add.info.: James Russell Lowell - engraving James Russell Lowell (22 February 1819 - 12 August 1891) was an American Romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat

Thomas Guthrie, philanthropist
672735 Thomas Guthrie, philanthropist; (add.info.: Thomas Guthrie - Tinted lithograph Thomas Guthrie (1803-1873) was a Scottish divine and philanthropist

Susan Jeune, Baroness
672722 Susan Jeune, Baroness; (add.info.: Susan Jeune, Baroness St Helier, DBE (circa 1845 - 25 January 1931) was a London County Council alderman and the wife of Francis Jeune

Princess Willliam, empress
672704 Princess Willliam, empress; (add.info.: Princess Willliam, Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Augusta Marie Luise Katharina)

Officer of 2nd Dragoons during Crimean War
673435 Officer of 2nd Dragoons during Crimean War; (add.info.: Officer of 2nd Dragoons during world War One); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century jeweler
673339 19th century jeweler; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Jeweller); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Henry James (15 April 1843 - 28 February 1916), 19th century (print)
672756 Henry James (15 April 1843 - 28 February 1916), 19th century (print); (add.info.: American-born writer, regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism)

Portrait of Omar Pasha
863565 Portrait of Omar Pasha; (add.info.: Omar Pasha ( born Michael Latas 1806-1871) Croatian-born Ottoman general. Commanded the Turkish forces during Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856

Omar Pasha with soldiers
863564 Omar Pasha with soldiers; (add.info.: Omar Pasha (born Michael Latas, 1806-1871) Croatian-born Ottoman general. Commanded the Turkish forces during Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856

"First Men in the Moon" by HG Wells, 1913 (engraving)
863807 "First Men in the Moon" by HG Wells, 1913 (engraving); (add.info.: They carried him into darkness'. The inhabitants of the Moon carrying a very nervous Cavour into darkness)

Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord (engraving)
863520 Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord (engraving); (add.info.: Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, prince of Benevento (-1838) French diplomat and statesman

Portrait of Spurgeon, preacher (engraving)
672746 Portrait of Spurgeon, preacher (engraving); (add.info.: Spurgeon - engraing Charles Haddon (C H) Spurgeon (19 June 1834 - 31 January 1892) was a British Particular Baptist preacher

Portrait of Jacques Le Roy de Saint Arnaud
863561 Portrait of Jacques Le Roy de Saint Arnaud; (add.info.: Jacques Le Roy de Saint Arnaud (1796-1854) French military commander

Portrait of James Weddell
672779 Portrait of James Weddell; (add.info.: James Weddell (Ostend, 24 August 1787 - 9 September 1834) was a British sailor

Man holding up sword on beach
2604130 Man holding up sword on beach; (add.info.: Exile: Russian citizens sentenced to exile being taken on their journey to Siberia. Prisoner being disciplined. Wood engraving, London, 1874).

Portrait of Frederick Augustus
863570 Portrait of Frederick Augustus; (add.info.: Frederick Augustus, Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827), commander of English army in the Flanders (1793-1795)

Jewish old clothes dealer. Early 19th century
865824 Jewish old clothes dealer. Early 19th century.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Blowing glass goblets: Inspecting melt and gathering molten glass from the furnace
865632 Blowing glass goblets: Inspecting melt and gathering molten glass from the furnace. From Diderot ''Encyclopedie'' c1751.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Louis Bonaparte (1778-1846)
863495 Louis Bonaparte (1778-1846); (add.info.: Louis Bonaparte (1778-1846) French soldier. King of Holland under the name of Lodewijk I (1806-1810)

Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello (1769-1809)
863493 Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello (1769-1809); (add.info.: Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello (1769-1809) one of Napoleon's generals. Won the battle of Montebello (1800)

Portrait of Basil Valentine. (engraving)
672811 Portrait of Basil Valentine. (engraving); (add.info.: Basil Valentine is the Anglicised version of the name Basilius Valentinus, who was allegedly a 15th-century alchemist)

Portrait of Hester Lynch Thrale, 1843 (engraving)
863526 Portrait of Hester Lynch Thrale, 1843 (engraving); (add.info.: Hester Lynch Thrale (born Hester Lynch Salusbury 1741-1821) British diarist and author

Johann Gutenberg (circa 1400 - 1468)
2603863 Johann Gutenberg (circa 1400 - 1468); (add.info.: Johann Gutenberg (c1400 - 1468) reading proofs while his assistant works the printing press

Portrait of Henri Rene Albert Guy de Maupassant. 19th century (engraving)
672792 Portrait of Henri Rene Albert Guy de Maupassant. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Henri Rene Albert Guy de Maupassant (5 August 1850 - 6 July 1893)

Franz Peter Schubert , composer
672762 Franz Peter Schubert , composer; (add.info.: Schubert - engraving Franz Peter Schubert (German pronunciation 31 January 1797 - 19 November 1828) was an Austrian composer

Portrait of Mary Carpenter, 1870 (engraving)
863877 Portrait of Mary Carpenter, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Mary Carpenter (1807-77) English philanthropist born at Exeter, Devon. With her mother opened a school for girls in Bristol

Making paper by hand. Engravingc1851
866075 Making paper by hand. Engravingc1851.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Carl Maria von Weber
864910 Portrait of Carl Maria von Weber; (add.info.: Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) German composer and pianist. A key figure in the transition from Classical to Romantic Music

Canterbury Tales - The Friar
The Friar, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Prioress
The Prioress, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Merchant
The Merchant, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Summoner
The Summoner - who appears to be delivering a summons from an ecclesiastical court - a character in " The Canterbury Tales"

Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer as a pilgrim on horseback
Geoffrey Chaucer depicted as a pilgrim on horseback. He was the writer of " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written at the end of the 14th century

Queen Victoria and her servant John Brown in Scotland
Queen Victoria with her favourite servant, John Brown, at Balmoral in Scotland. An illustration from " Home Words for Heart & Hearth" ed. Rev. Charles Bullock, publ

The ancient Greeks and Romans worshipped Apollo as the god of music, healing, light, and prophecy

In ancient Greek mythology, Artemis was the goddess of hunting and wild animals, The ancient Romans called her Diana

In ancient Greek mythology, the Titan Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans, earning punishment from Zeus

In Greek mythology, Demeter was the goddess of agriculture. In Roman mythology, she is associated with Ceres

In ancient Greek mythology, Zeus ruled over all the other gods as well as humans. The Romans associated him with Jupiter

Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty, identified with Venus by the Romans

Portrait of Charles James Fox
864916 Portrait of Charles James Fox by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); (add.info.: Charles James Fox (1749-1806) English Whig (Liberal) politician

The angel appears to Joshua
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German couple in traditional clothing from 1800
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Canterbury Tales - The Parson
The Parson, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Monk and his Greyhounds
The Monk (with his greyhounds), a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Second Nun
The Second Nun, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Sergeant-at-Law
The Sergeant-at-Law, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of historical clothing. From the regal elegance of Queen Anne of Cleves to the flamboyant attire depicted in vintage paintings, fashion has always been a reflection of society's values and aspirations. Take a glimpse at Anne of Cleves, whose portrait showcases her exquisite gown adorned with intricate embroidery. Her attire speaks volumes about her status as royalty and the opulence that surrounded her. In another era, Johann Sebastian Bach graced us with his musical genius, but it is his 1746 oil painting that captures our attention today. Dressed in traditional garments, he exudes an air of sophistication and refinement. Travel further back in time to witness Frederick the Great of Prussia through a vintage painting. His elaborate ensemble reflects not only his position as a monarch but also serves as a symbol of power and authority. Venturing into satire, we encounter Victorian cartoons mocking societal norms. "The modern damsel" portrays women donning extravagant dresses with exaggerated proportions, highlighting both their desire for fashion-forwardness and societal expectations placed upon them. Fast forward to the turn-of-the-century automobile advertisement featuring La Belle Otero at the wheel alongside Michel Zelete. Their fashionable outfits epitomize elegance while capturing the spirit of adventure associated with early motoring. Delve deeper into history with Marcus Aurelius' bust—a testament to ancient Roman fashion sensibilities. The intricately carved details on his garment showcase craftsmanship unparalleled even by today's standards. The Remy Family painting by Januarius Zick transports us to 1776 when lavish fabrics draped over men and women alike were considered essential elements for portraying wealth and social standing during this period. Thomas Erskine May, 1st Baron Farnborough immortalized in Vanity Fair Print exemplifies nineteenth-century British aristocracy through his impeccably tailored suit—a symbol synonymous with power within political circles. Greek mythology comes alive through red-figure pottery depicting a woman at her toilet.