Historical French Costumes

Illustrations of 18th and early 19th century French costumes, featuring elaborate garments worn by men, highlighting royal and official attire.

France, 18th century. Robe of the Secretary of State. Engraving.

Grand costume des membres du directoire exécutif 1795-1799. (Estampe du temps.). Jacquemin, Raphaël, 1821-1881. Deltre, Auguste, 1822-1907. Prints, Illustrations. 1869. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Clothing and dress , France, Costume , France, Men , Clothing & dress , France , 1700-1799

France, 18th century. Robe of the Secretary of State. Engraving.

Gentleman, reign of King Henri III of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio IX 83 and 84 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.

Costume of a Cent-Suisse, elite infantry guard, in Henri IV by Saint-Hilaire and Michel Delaporte, Cirque Olympique, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1846.

Costume of a civil officer of the imperial household, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.

Pierre Thomas Leclerc (1740-APR. 1799). "Costume for court balls". Drawing for the 18th French costume notebook, 12th suite of fashionable dresses in 1779, published by Esnaults and Rapilly, pl. 107, engraved by Dupin. Costume for the balls of the court: "This habit is imitated from that of Henri IV's time", was brought to the balls and festivals of the King's brothers to receive the Archduke of Austria, hat to the Henri IV, exhausted On the doublet, kits "adopted" at the French theater for the resumption of Guillaume Tell, tragedy. Black ink feather, watercolor enhancement, white paper. 1779. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 37821-1 Bal, Hat Henri IV, courtyard, costume, drawing, ink, black feather, case, watercolor

Marin de Montchenu, Baron Montchenu, ambassador and premier maitre d'hotel to King Francis I, 1498-1543. Handcoloured lithograph after a miniature of the court of King Francis I in Roger de Gaignieres' portfolio VIII 5 and 8 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.

Historical costumes : Lord of the court of Louis XIV Achille Deveraia (1800-1857), French engraver. Historical costumes: Lord of the court of Louis XIV. Lithograph colored and gummed on paper, 1831.

Historical costumes: page under Louis XIII Achille Deveraia (1800-1857), French engraver, and Rose Joseph Lemercier (1803-1887), French lithographer printer. Historical costumes: page under Louis XIII. Lithograph colored and gummed on paper, 1831.

A runner; Costumes of the court of Willem V. Costume study of a runner.

A royal or imperial herald in formal robes with yellow tabard decorated with black double-headed eagle, over scarlet shirt and stockings.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages" (1796).

Ceremonial costume of a deputy of the Council of Five Hundred, 1797. Formed in 1795 during the Directoire. In hat with tricolor plume, scarlet cape, tricolor sash, blue coat and hose, calf-length boots. Depute au Conseil des cinq cent. Handcoloured lithograph by Lorenzo Bianchi and Domenico Cuciniello after Hippolyte Lecomte from Costumi civili e militari della monarchia francese dal 1200 al 1820, Naples, 1825. Italian edition of Lecomtes Civilian and military costumes of the French monarchy from 1200 to 1820.

BODIN. "Rubini costume, role of Bedmaro in Il Bravo (Theater of Italians". Watercolor. Paris, Carnavalet Museum. Actor, costume, Italian theater, watercolor

Military costume of Villiers, an ordinary French knight, 13th century. He wears a chainmail hauberk, a surtout of braided leather, and a short white sleeveless tunic. His legs are protected by armour greaves and spurs. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from "French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days," Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834.

Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français, 1785, nr. 11, nr. 21, Kopie naar R 99 : Fraque a coqueluchon de pluch (...).Man dressed in a frage with collar ("coqueluchon") of red silk plush without buttons; Cuffs and lining of the same black fabric. Below a vest of 'Tricot Chine' on a red knee pants. Wrinkled jabot and cuffs. Stockings with decorated sounds. Accessories: hat, walking stick with ribbon and tassels, breloques, shoes with square buckles. Copy to R 99 from Series R. 17th Cahier des Costumes Français, 11th Suite d'Habillemens à la Mode and 1779, Gallery des Modes et Costumes Français.

Louis Armand de Bourbon, Prince de Conti 1661-1685. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio X 65 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.

Femme, Caraïbe. Histoire des voyages.. 1800 - 1899. Prints. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Photographs and Prints Division. Nobility , Clothing and dress, Women , Clothing & dress, Blacks , Caribbean Area

British peer in ceremonial robes: Baron with two gold bars (guards) on his mantlet of velvet lined with white fur, 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England, Scotland and Ireland, Ackermann, 1827.

Habit of a nobleman of England in 1640. Engraving by Sir Anthony Van Dyck, published by T. Jefferys in London between 1757 and 1772. The image features detailed hand-colored depictions of men's clothing and dress from England in the 17th century

King Francis II of France. Illustration drawn and lithographed by L. Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio IX 2 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.

Cabinet of fashion and taste 1791, pl. IIII: a petit maitre from the earliest half of 1600.from: wear patriotic, pl. IIII

Swiss noble, 16th century, in purple cape over green jerkin, slashed breeches in scarlet and yellow, odd stockings, plumed hat.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F. Laguillermie, from Georges Duplessis's "Costumes historiques des XVIe, XVIIe et XVIIIe siecles" (Historical costumes of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries), Paris 1867. The book was a continuation of the series on the costumes of the 12th to 15th centuries published by Camille Bonnard and Paul Mercuri from 1830. Georges Duplessis (1834-1899) was curator of the Prints department at the Bibliotheque nationale. Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902) was an artist, book illustrator, and interior designer for many public buildings and churches. He was named professor at the National School of Decorative Arts in 1874.

Portrait of Francis, Duke of Guise, in court attire, 1519-1563. He wears a black toque cap with plume, black mantle lined with ermine, white silk doublet, codpiece and breeches, unusual baudrier or harness to hold his sword. Francois de Lorraine, Duc de Guise. After an oil painting in the Chateau de Saint-Roch, Tarn-et-Garonne. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard from Georges Duplessis's Costumes historiques des XVIe, XVIIe et XVIIIe siecles (Historical costumes of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries), Paris, 1867. Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard was an artist, book illustrator, and interior designer.

French royal gardener in work wear, 14th century. He wears a black straw hat, guimpe or wimple, pink tunic, black belt and grey hose. He holds a pruning knife. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from "French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days," Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834.

Jean de Chabannes, seigneur de Vendenesse, French soldier, brother to Jacques de la Palice d. 1524. He wears a blue cassock over a yellow pourpoint and white hose. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' portfolios from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.

Costume of a Venetian galley rower or falila, 16th century. Employed in time of war. He wears a felt hat with plumes, tan coat, jacket, culottes, shoes. Armed with axe and flintlock pistol. Within a decorative frame engraved by H. Catenacci and Fellmann. Woodblock engraving by Gerard Seguin and E.F. Huyot after a woodcut by Christoph Krieger from Cesare Vecellios 16th century Costumes anciens et modernes, Habiti antichi et moderni di tutto il mondo, Firman Didot Ferris Fils, Paris, 1859-1860.

Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Catalan'. L. F. Labrousse (France, Bordeaux, active late 18th century)Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (France, 1757-1810). France, circa 1797. Prints; engravings. Hand-tinted engraving on paper

Jean de Montagu, French courtier, beheaded 1409. Royal secretary to Charles V and advisor to Charles VI. In beret, pleated doublet with split sleeves, hose, pointed shoes. Jean de Montagu, grand maître de la maison du Roi et surintedant des Finances. Handcoloured lithograph by Lorenzo Bianchi after Hippolyte Lecomte from Costumi civili e militari della monarchia francese dal 1200 al 1820, Naples, 1825. Italian edition of Lecomtes Civilian and military costumes of the French monarchy from 1200 to 1820.

Knight of the Order of Malta, 17th century. In buff jacket with large cuffs, cravatte and ribbon, breeches, gaiters, bootlets and sword. Chevalier de Malthe. Regne de Louis XIV. Handcoloured lithograph by Lorenzo Bianchi and Domenico Cuciniello after Hippolyte Lecomte from Costumi civili e militari della monarchia francese dal 1200 al 1820, Naples, 1825. Italian edition of Lecomtes Civilian and military costumes of the French monarchy from 1200 to 1820.

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, 'Homme de qualité'. Henri Bonnart (France, 1642-1711). France, Paris, circa 1685. Prints. Hand-colored engraving on paper

House officer of Louis XIV in the Justaucorps, 1670, France, History of Fashion, History of Costume, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Europe

Costume Model for Ruy Blas - NEGRE MUET Louis Boulanger (1806-1867). "Costume model for Ruy Blas: silent Negro". Paris, Victor Hugo House.

Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Homme de Salamanque'. L. F. Labrousse (France, Bordeaux, active late 18th century)Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (France, 1757-1810). France, circa 1797. Prints; engravings. Hand-tinted engraving on paper

Historical and ethnic costumes. Vieillard-Duverger, Louis-Camille-Eugène, 1800-1863. Prints. 1800 - 1899. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Costumes

Man in historic costume, Huib van Hove BZ, 1841 Man in historic costume, leaning with the arm on a wall. Costume worn on the costumed ball held in The Hague on 17 and 19 February 1841 at the 25-year marriage of King Willem II and Anna Paulowna. print maker: Netherlandspublisher: The Hague paper historical costume The Hague

TRAJES DE ESPAÑA- ANDALUCIA, GITANO, AGUAFUERTE Y BURIL 24x15, COBRE, NºINV 2910. Author: RIBELLES JOSE / CARRAFA JUAN. Location: CALCOGRAFIA NACIONAL. MADRID. SPAIN.

Henry II the Good, Duke of Lorraine and Bar, 1563-1624. Handcoloured lithograph after a 1599 print of the wedding of Henri IV and Marie de Medici from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.

King Louis XIII of France and Navarre, 1601-1643. In short cape, lace collar, coat with slashed sleeves, striped pantalons, cavalier boots. Louis XIII, Roi de France et de Navare. Handcoloured lithograph by Lorenzo Bianchi and Domenico Cuciniello after Hippolyte Lecomte from Costumi civili e militari della monarchia francese dal 1200 al 1820, Naples, 1825. Italian edition of Lecomtes Civilian and military costumes of the French monarchy from 1200 to 1820.

Marcelin Lafont in de Rol van Prins Leopold in de Opera La Jew, Théodore Lejeune, 1835 - c. 1850 print Numbered at the top right: No. 26. Brussels paper historical costume. historical persons. portrait of actor, actress

A coachman; Costumes of the court of Willem V. Costume study of a coachman.

Coloured print depicting the dress of the average French citizen during the 18th century.

A nobleman from Hungary. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the New Era," written by Leopold Ziegelhauser, Vienna, 1837. Illustration from Cesare Vecellio's Habiti antichi e moderni, Venice, 1590.

Flemish squire, 16th century. In cap over a net, puff sleeved jacket, slashed breeches, with dagger and purse hanging from his belt, holding a lance. After a tapestry of Uriah the Hittite in the David and Bathsheba series, Musee de Cluny. Flandre, Ecuyer. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard from Georges Duplessis's Costumes historiques des XVIe, XVIIe et XVIIIe siecles (Historical costumes of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries), Paris, 1867. Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard was an artist, book illustrator, and interior designer.

Homme en habit despée. Lepautre, Jacques, -1684. Prints. 1650. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Ballet , 17th century, Costume design , 17th century, Ballet , France , 17th century

A nobleman from Hungary. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the New Era," written by Leopold Ziegelhauser, Vienna, 1837.

Braccianti - Coristi , Operas & operettas, Costumes, Allen A. Brown Collection

Young citizen of the Ecole de Mars Pierre Etienne Lesueur. "Young Citizen of the March School (David Composed Costume) with prescription sword detail".

Costume of a counsellor to the French king, reign of King Charles V, 1375. In red beret, red velvet, fur-lined robe, satin belt, blue hose, bootlets. Conseiller du Roi sous le regne de Charles V. Handcoloured lithograph by Lorenzo Bianchi after Hippolyte Lecomte from Costumi civili e militari della monarchia francese dal 1200 al 1820, Naples, 1825. Italian edition of Lecomtes Civilian and military costumes of the French monarchy from 1200 to 1820.

Costume of a gentleman around 1650, end of the French Regency. In plumed hat, cape, jacket, pantalons, cavalier boots, sword. Costume Civil en 1650, fin de la Regence. Handcoloured lithograph by Lorenzo Bianchi and Domenico Cuciniello after Hippolyte Lecomte from Costumi civili e militari della monarchia francese dal 1200 al 1820, Naples, 1825. Italian edition of Lecomtes Civilian and military costumes of the French monarchy from 1200 to 1820.

BODIN (). "Miss Garcia costume, role of Tancrède in the play of this name (Theater-Italian, February 1840)". Watercolor. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 59848-2 Coast of mesh, costume, spell, Italian theater, watercolor

A halber animal, from behind; Costumes of the court of Willem V. Costume study of a halberdier, from behind.

Man in fashionable clothes. Standing man in a landscape, dressed according to Dutch fashion approximately 1625- '35. In the background the contours of a village and a few figures.

A page, Isaac Lodewijk la Fargue of Nieuwland, 1766, Costume study of a page., draughtsman: Isaac Lodewijk la Fargue van Nieuwland, 1766, paper, pen, brush, h 392 mm × w 271 mm

Costume of a French Serjeant-at-Arms, 1280. In cap, doublet with fulll sleeves, scarlet hose, shoes, gold chain, ceremonial mace and sword. Sergent d'Armes. (1280). Handcoloured lithograph by Lorenzo Bianchi after Hippolyte Lecomte from Costumi civili e militari della monarchia francese dal 1200 al 1820, Naples, 1825. Italian edition of Lecomtes Civilian and military costumes of the French monarchy from 1200 to 1820.

A Mignon, one of the dainty ones at the court of King Henri III of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a caricature in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio IX 76 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.

A design for a boy's dress, white edged with a drill lace and mousquetaire short trousers. Date: 1851

Friedrich Beckmann as a constable in Lord and Seeraber costume picture No, for the theater newspaper, Andreas Geiger -, Copper Engraver

Costume design for Dear Little Denmark, Prince of Wales Theatre, 1909. Artist: Unknown

Knight of the Order of the Garter, a British order of chivalry founded in 1344 by King Edward III. The highest honour in Britain, and membership is limited to the sovereign, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 members or Companions. Copied from an illustration by Christoph Weigel in Philipp Bonannis Ritter-Ordern, 1728. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and Middle Ages, Vienna, 1802.

Gaddu di Nuoro , Operas & operettas, Costumes, Allen A. Brown Collection

Gentleman Pensioner, a corps of 40 royal guardsmen at court. In a uniform of doublet, ruff and hose adopted by King George IV based on a design from the reign of King James I. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England, Scotland and Ireland, Ackermann, 1827.

Leonor d'Orleans, Duke of Longueville, 1540-1573. Governor of Picardy and Normandy and military leader during the French Wars of Religion In plumed cap, black cape, doublet, breeches, hose, with sword. Le Duc de Longueville, 1570. Handcoloured lithograph by Lorenzo Bianchi after Hippolyte Lecomte from Costumi civili e militari della monarchia francese dal 1200 al 1820, Naples, 1825. Italian edition of Lecomtes Civilian and military costumes of the French monarchy from 1200 to 1820.

Costume of a French artisan in the reign of King Henry IV., 1589-1610. In cap with plume, doublet with puffed sleeves, leather apron, boots, holding a hammer, next to a bench with tools. Artisan sous le Regne de Henry IV. Handcoloured lithograph by Lorenzo Bianchi and Domenico Cuciniello after Hippolyte Lecomte from Costumi civili e militari della monarchia francese dal 1200 al 1820, Naples, 1825. Italian edition of Lecomtes Civilian and military costumes of the French monarchy from 1200 to 1820.

French Guardsman from 1663, with long wide skirt, History of Fashion, Costume History, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century o...

Albrecht Dürer's 1515 draft depicts a court costume from the back, executed in brown ink and watercolor, emphasizing garment structure, folds, and details.

Louis de France, Dauphin, son of King Louis XIV and Maria Theresa, 1664-1711. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio X 53 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.

Bride from Lapland wearing a dress of ermine and sable, and a headdress of fur cut to look like feathers. in the 1600s. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the New Era," written by Leopold Ziegelhauser, Vienna, 1837. Illustration from Cesare Vecellio's Habiti antichi e moderni, Venice, 1590.

Traditional costumes in Germany in the 19th century, Hanover, farmer from the Aller region, historical, digitally restored reproduction from a collector's picture from around 1910

Francis III, Duke of Brittany, Dauphin of Viennois, 1518-1536. First son of King Francis I and Claude, Duchess of Brittany. In plumed cap, gold embroidered doublet, chemise with slashed sleeves, silk hose, with court sword. Francois Dauphin, Duc de Bretagne. Handcoloured lithograph by Lorenzo Bianchi after Hippolyte Lecomte from Costumi civili e militari della monarchia francese dal 1200 al 1820, Naples, 1825. Italian edition of Lecomtes Civilian and military costumes of the French monarchy from 1200 to 1820.

Man in fashionable clothing, Pieter Jansz. Quast, Frans Carelse, 1665 - 1647.

Gallery of French Modes and Costumes, 1785, Nr. 2, Nr. 4, Kopie Naar T 110: Les Polonois (...). Standing Man Dressed in A 'Habit to Polish', Deposited With Gold Galon (). Vest of 'Satin Piqué' and Knee Pants. On The Head A 'Hat at La Vaague', with a raised edge at the rear. Wrinkled Jabot and Cuffs. Further Accessories: Neckerchief, Walking Stick, Shoes with Square Buckles. Copy to T 110 from Series T. 19th Cahier des Costumes French, 13th Suite of fashionable clothes since 1776, Gallery Modes and French costumes.

Gavino , Operas & operettas, Costumes, Allen A. Brown Collection

French clothes number 12: State Messenger James Gillray (1757-1815). "French clothes, number 12: state messenger".

Portrait of King Louis XIV of France, 1670. The Sun King in embroidered waistcoat and pantalons, frilled sleeves and breeches, hose, ribbon shoes, court sword. Louis XIV, Roi de France et de Navarre, 1670. Handcoloured lithograph by Lorenzo Bianchi and Domenico Cuciniello after Hippolyte Lecomte from Costumi civili e militari della monarchia francese dal 1200 al 1820, Naples, 1825. Italian edition of Lecomtes Civilian and military costumes of the French monarchy from 1200 to 1820.

Italy, 18th century. Jan van Grevenbroeck or Giovanni Grevembroch (1731-1807), Gli Abiti de Veneziani, illustrated book of costumes. A Carabineer uniform. Watercolor.

Costume Design for "Orlando". Artist: Charles Bianchini (French, Lyons 1860-1905 Paris). Dimensions: 12 3/8 x 9 7/16 in. (31.5 x 24.0 cm). Date: 1889. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

COLECCION DE TRAJES DE ESPAÑA-1777-ALDEANO DE BILBAO-GRABADO S XVIII-TIPOS POPULARES. Author: CRUZ CANO Y OLMEDILLA JUAN DE LA. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. France.

COLECCION DE TRAJES DE ESPAA-1777-ALDEANO DE BILBAO-GRABADO S XVIII-TIPOS POPULARES. Author: Juan de la Cruz Cano y Olmedilla (1734-1790). Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION, FRANCE.

Theater costume "Kalaf Prince of Astrakan in Turandot" (colored stitch, 24.6 x 15.6 cm). From: costumes from the royal National Theater in Berlin, Berlin 1808

Costume Design: Persian Prince, for a Stage Production Designed by Giuseppe Galli Bibiena, Pen and gray ink, gray wash, over pencil on paper, Vertical rectangle. Full-length of a man, facing the spectator, his head turned toward the left. His right hand is at this hip, the left gesturing. He wears an elaborate brocaded costume, with an ermine-lined cape over it. On his head a turban adored with a plume and jewels. A sword is at his side., Italy, Vienna, Austria, 1719, figures, Drawing, Drawing

Costume design for the opera Cosi fan tutte by W.A. Mozart by Milashevsky, Vladimir Alexeyevich (1893-1976)/ State Central M. Glinka Museum of Music, Moscow/ 1921/ Russia/ Watercolour, Gouache on Paper/ Theatrical scenic painting/ Opera, Ballet, Theatre

Coloured print depicting a man wearing the typical costume of the representative of the people, wearing 18th-century French attire.

French nobleman dressed according to the fashion of approx. 1630; Le Jardin de la Noblesse Françoise (...); Costumes of the French nobility. Edelman with mustache and sik, dressed in a short shoulder shelter, knee pants and wide boots with traces. On his head a round hat with narrow edge and feathers. The hair falls into a long lok (Cadenette) over the left shoulder. Dit along the left.

French officer from 1635, with long hair and Henri-quatre, History of fashion, History of costume, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an o...

France, Paris, Costume sketch for Kurwenal in Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner for Performance at Paris Palais Garnier

Historical costumes : Costume under Louis XIV (1708) Achille Deveraia (1800-1857), French engraver, and Cattier. Historical costumes: suit under Louis XIV (1708). Lithograph colored and gummed on paper, 1831.

Charles I, Duke of Bourbon, 1429. Duke of royal blood, peer under King Charles VII of France. In plumed cap, velvet coat with ermine lining, armorial doublet with fleurs-de-lys, green pantalons, pointed shoes, dagger on belt. Charles Duc de Bourbon. Prince du sang et Pair de France sous Charles VII. Handcoloured lithograph by Lorenzo Bianchi after Hippolyte Lecomte from Costumi civili e militari della monarchia francese dal 1200 al 1820, Naples, 1825. Italian edition of Lecomtes Civilian and military costumes of the French monarchy from 1200 to 1820.

Uncle George in the Dress of a Highland Herdsman, George Walker, active 1792-died 1795, British, undated, Watercolor and graphite on medium, smooth, cream wove paper, Sheet: 4 3/8 × 3 inches (11.1 × 7.6 cm), Balmoral (cap), costume, costume (dress), crook, shepherd's, figure study, genre subject, herdsman, Highland costume, jacket, kilt, portrait, sash (quilt component), Scottish, stockings, tartan

Man in historical costume. Man in historic costume, leaning standing with arm on a wall. Costume worn on the costumed ball held in The Hague on 17 and 19 February 1841 by the 25th anniversary of King Willem II and Anna Paulowna.

Friedrich Beckmann as a constable in Lord and Seeraber costume picture No, for the theater newspaper, Andreas Geiger -, Copper Engraver

French bourgeois, 14th century. He wears a red bonnet, yellow mantelet with hood turned down, and robe in scarlet wool, yellow shoes. He wears a yellow purse on his belt. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from "French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days," Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834.

Ruy Blas 1er costume Alfred Albert (1814-1879). "Ruy Blas", 1st costume. Watercolor and graphite pencil on paper. 1872. Paris, Victor Hugo House.

Colonel-General in the French Chasseurs, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.

Staande cavalier met cape; Cavaliers en welgestelde vrouwen.In shoulder scape, hat with feather on the head, in the background figures on the ice. The print is part of a ten-part series of prints with performances of cavaliers and wealthy women, dressed according to Dutch fashion ca. 1625-1630.

Ludwig von Trimouille (Louis la Trimoille), Viscount of Thouars, commander of the French army under Kings Charles VIII, Louis XII and Francis I. Illustration based on Thomas Jefferys Collection of Dresses of Different Nations, Antient and Modern. After the Designs of Holbein, Van Dyke, Hollar, and others, London, 1757. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages," Vienna, 1811.

Traditional traditional costume, clothing, a Turkish Graenitz-Bassa around 1700, Ottoman Empire, Turkey, copperplate engraving by Caspar Luyken from 1703, digitally restored reproduction from an 18th century model, Asia

Drawing by Francesco Ponte depicting Idaspe (Mr. Belli) from 'Vestiar of Artemisia', created with gray feather and brush, laved and watercolored with sparse tempera, showing figure, costume, and posture.

Lady of the Order of the Axe, Spanish female military order founded in Aragon by Raymond Berenger, Count of Barcelona. In ceremonial robes with emblem of a scarlet battle axe on her corset, holding a sword. Copied from an illustration by Christoph Weigel in Philipp Bonannis Ritter-Ordern, 1728. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and Middle Ages, Vienna, 1802.

Costume, clothing, a Turkish mute, servant, with a falcon on his arm, around 1700, Ottoman Empire, Turkey, copperplate engraving by Caspar Luyken from 1703, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 18th century.

Man in costume as a Bashkir (Baskir) for a masquerade ball. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s.

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