Historical Women's Costumes

A series of artistic depictions of women in traditional costumes from various cultures and periods, showcasing historical fashion and rich details.

Costume de Melle. Pauline Leroux, rôle de Marie, dans La tentation, ballet opéra, Académie royale de musique, acte 1er, 1832. Additional, Tentation., 1832., Paris. Publisher, chez Hautecoeur Martinet. single unit. Tentation (Choreographic work Coralli). Ballet, 19th century. Leroux, Pauline, 1809-1891. Engravings., Vignette in line border, colored, border 15.6 x 10 cm

Greek lady, national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865. Lacy (1809-1873) was a British actor, playwright, theatrical manager and publisher.

Betrothed girl of Marken Island, North Holland, Netherlands, 19th century. In traditional costume that is unchanged since the 13th century. She wears a high headdress, bodice, chemise, false sleeves, apron, and petticoats. Her embroidered apron has large vertical bands. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from Costumes of Various Countries, Costumes de Divers Pays, Paris, 1827.

Habit of a lady of Tartary in 1667, published between 1757 and 1772 by T. Jefferys in London. Engraving, hand-colored, depicting women's clothing and dress in Tartary during the 1600-1699 period

Costume de Melle. Pauline Leroux, rôle de Marie, dans La tentation, ballet opéra, Académie royale de musique, acte 1er, 1832. Additional, Tentation., 1832., Paris. Publisher, chez Hautecoeur Martinet. single unit. Tentation (Choreographic work Coralli). Ballet, 19th century. Leroux, Pauline, 1809-1891. Engravings., Vignette in line border, colored, border 15.6 x 10 cm

Yakut woman wearing earrings, fur-lined coat decorated with beads. Handcoloured woodcut by A. Vangauberche from Auguste Wahlen's "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde," Librairie Historique-Artistique, Brussels, 1845. Wahlen was the pseudonym of Jean-Francois-Nicolas Loumyer (1801-1875), a writer and archivist with the Heraldic Department of Belgium.

Italian soprano singer Giuditta Pasta in the lead role of Tancredi in the opera of the same name by Gioachino Rossini performed at the Opera Buffa, Paris, 1823. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des Spectacles par K.Y.Z, Chez Janet, Paris, 1823.

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Illustration by Francesco Ponte from Vestiar del Solimano Opera showing Captain De Giannizeri using gray pen and brush with wash and watercolor, depicting figure, posture, and costume details.

Costume of a girl of Norway, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865. Lacy (1809-1873) was a British actor, playwright, theatrical manager and publisher.

Young woman of Denmark in national costume, 19th century. Scarf hat, cape attached with a gold chain, jacket, sash belt, apron, and petticoats. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865. Lacy (1809-1873) was a British actor, playwright, theatrical manager and publisher.

Female peasant costume of Portugal, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865. Lacy (1809-1873) was a British actor, playwright, theatrical manager and publisher.

Lothair I, Emperor of the Romans, 795-855. He carries a sceptre and orb, wears a mitre and crown, long cope or pluviale over several tunics. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from "French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days," Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834.

Jacqueline of the Grange, vintage engraved illustration. 12th to 18th century Fashion By Image

Nabab o Grande de Persia, en la Edad Moderna. Rabado en color de 1970.

Damoisel, fashionable fool from Paris, c. 1760, painting by Paul Gavarni (1804-1866), Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a historic original.

Young woman of the Canton of Aargau, near Baden, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a toquet in blue, black and white, and a similarly bizarre costume. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from Costumes of Various Countries, Costumes de Divers Pays, Paris, 1827.

French actress Pauline Cico in costume as a Spanish girl of the 16th century in the drama "Les Fils de Charles V," 1864. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865. Lacy (1809-1873) was a British actor, playwright, theatrical manager and publisher.

Joan I, Queen of Navarre, Countess of Champagne, Queen of France by marriage to King Philip IV. In cap with veil and coif, pink gown with ermine collar, white undergown, slippers. With church lectern and stool. Jeanne de Navare, Femme de Philippe le Bel, 1295. 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.

Sultana or odalisk in the Sultan's seraglio. A Circassian or Georgian slave girl in the harem. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Octavian Dalvimart from William Alexanders translation of Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Turks, Thomas MLean, London, 1814.

Russian noblewoman, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph after a design by Leon Sault from "L'Art du Travestissement" (The Art of Fancy Dress), Paris, c.1880. Sault was a theatre and opera designer and luxury fashion magazine publisher.

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, 'Femme de qualité en deshabille d'hiuer'. Jean Dieu de Saint-Jean (France, flourished 1675-1695). France, Paris, 1678. Prints. Hand-colored engraving on paper

Habit of a woman of Wotiac in Siberia in 1768, illustrated by Chappe dAuteroche. This hand-colored engraving, published by T. Jefferys in London between 1757 and 1772, depicts the traditional clothing of Wotiak women during the 18th century. The artwork is part of a collection focused on the history of women's clothing and dress in Siberia from 1700 to 1799

Dace or ayah, Indian nurse, in petticoat and jacket of cotton, and muslin shawl, with European child. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from "Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann, London, 1828.

Mother Goose, Victorian costume of a children's fairytale. She wears a pointed hat, scarlet cape, coat decorated with eggs, apron with ruffles, and skirt decorated with geese. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865. Lacy (1809-1873) was a British actor, playwright, theatrical manager and publisher.

Costume of a lady of rank, 950. She wears a veil, several tunics over the top of a long purple robe, and holds a cane. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865. Lacy (1809-1873) was a British actor, playwright, theatrical manager and publisher.

Another habit of a Chinese lady in 1700. Autre dame Chinoise.' This hand-colored engraving, created by Jean-Baptiste Du Halde, depicts a Chinese woman in traditional attire from the 1700s. The piece was published in London by T. Jefferys between 1757 and 1772. It serves as a historical representation of women's clothing and dress in China during this period

Young woman of Corfu with basket of flowers, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865. Lacy (1809-1873) was a British actor, playwright, theatrical manager and publisher.

An ancient habit of a married woman in Friesland, from 1757 to 1772. Published in London by T. Jefferys, this hand-colored engraving depicts traditional clothing and dress related to women in Friesland, Netherlands

Mujer de Croacia. Grabado en color de 1805.

Elegantia, of tijdschrift van mode, luxe en smaak voor dames, Juni 1807, No. 14: Chapeau de Paille....According to the accompanying text (p. 200): Jap of mousseline. Straw hat garnished with straw. 'Fichu Turc'. Scarf, shoes and 'touffe' on the straw hat of green cashmere. Print from the fashion magazine Elegantia, or magazine of fashion, luxury and taste for women 1807-1814 (interrupted by the period 1811-1813).

Journal of ladies and fashions: Ladies Fashion, 1801 Woman with a hat of checkered crepe on the head. A scarf of Kashmier around the shoulders. She is wearing a striped dress with tow. Further accessories: long glove, long shoe with pointed nose. The print is part of the fashion magazine Journal des Dames et des Modes, published by Pierre de la Mésangère, Paris, 1797-1839. paper engraving fashion plates. dress, gown (+ women's clothes). gloves, mittens, etc. (+ women's clothes). head-gear: hat (+ women's clothes). clothing for the upper part of the body (SHAWL) (+ women's clothes). shoes, sandals (+ women's clothes)

Circassian man in hat, tunic over skirts, carrying a musket, bow in case, curved sword and powder horn. Handcoloured woodcut from Auguste Wahlen's "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde," Librairie Historique-Artistique, Brussels, 1845. Wahlen was the pseudonym of Jean-Francois-Nicolas Loumyer (1801-1875), a writer and archivist with the Heraldic Department of Belgium.

Khidmutgar or fly flapper, in tunic, wide trousers, turban and sash. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from "Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann, London, 1828.

France, Paris, Costume sketch for Count di Luna in The Troubadour by Giuseppe Verdi

Journal of your ladies, Costs, Costume Parisien, 9 May 1799, An 7 (106): Chapeau en Rough (...), 1799 Hat decorated with strips, cords, brushes and flowers: 'Chapeau and Rûche'. Japon with short sleeves. A solid black scarf around the shoulders. Further accessories: long gloves, fan, flat shoes with pointed noses. The print is part of the fashion magazine Journal des Dames et des Modes, published by Sellèque, Paris, 1797-1839. paper engraving fashion plates. head-gear: hat (+ women's clothes). dress, gown (+ women's clothes). clothing for the upper part of the body (SHAWL) (+ women's clothes). fan (+ women's clothes). gloves, mittens (LONG GLOVES) (+ women's clothes). flowers

Sylvie Flour as the First Bazaar Merchant in Mille & Une Nuits at the Theatre du Chatelet, 1881. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1881.

An ancient habit of a countrywoman of Friesland, 1757-1772, London, T. Jefferys. Costume, history, women, clothing & dress, Netherlands, Friesland, engravings, hand-colored

Habit of a Finland girl in 1768, titled 'Fille de Finlande,' created by Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (1734-1781). The work dates from 1757 to 1772 and was published in London by T. Jefferys. It features engravings and is hand-colored, depicting clothing and dress from 1700-1799 in Finland, focusing on women's costume history

Journal des Dames et des Modes, Costume Parisien, 28 février 1822, (2050): Coeffure en cheveux (...).Woman dressed in a junior of satin garnished with 'coques' of ribbons' and' bouffans' of crepe. Haircut decorated with poppies and ears. Small voile overlooked. Further accessories: necklace, long gloves, scarf trimmed with fringes, impeller, shoes with pointed noses. The print is part of the fashion magazine Journal des Laden et DES Moldes, published by Pierre de la Mésangère, Paris, 1797-1839.

Nobleman's wife of Denmark in 1626. Engraving published by T. Jefferys in London between 1757 and 1772. The artwork depicts the clothing and dress of a Danish noblewoman from the early 17th century, highlighting costume history and fashion trends in Denmark during that period. The engraving is hand-colored

Woman in costume as a folly or fool, 19th century. She wears a hat and veil, dress of motley and lace, pointed shoes, and holds a mask and marotte (sceptre with head). Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865. Lacy (1809-1873) was a British actor, playwright, theatrical manager and publisher.

Dame chinoise. Devéria, Achille, 1800-1857. Prints, Costume design drawings. 1820 - 1850. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. costumes

BODIN. "Costume of actor Locroy, role of Alphonse d'Este in Lucrèce Borgia". Watercolor. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Actor, costume, watercolor

Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Hongroise'. 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

Young girl of the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, 19th century. Her little cap, gorget and sleeve cuffs are all of painted cloth. She carries a basket of pears, plums and apples, the main product of the area. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from Costumes of Various Countries, Costumes de Divers Pays, Paris, 1827.

Indian woman, 18th century, after Niccolao Manucci. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' "Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes" (Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern), Paris, 1865. Hippolyte (b. 1797) and Polydor Pauquet (b. 1799) ran a successful publishing house in Paris in the 19th century, specializing in illustrated books on costume, birds, butterflies, anatomy and natural history.

Costume de Mme. Laurent, rôle de la Fiancée, dans Chao-King. Ballet Chao-Kang. Prints. 1834. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Chao-Kang (Choreographic work : Henry), Laurent, Mme, Costume design , 19th century, Ballet , France , 19th century

Oyster shucker of Le Havre. She wears a low bonnet decorated with lace only to the ears. A knife hangs from her belt, and she carries a basket of oysters. In the background, workers can be seen raking shells in oyster beds. Hand-colored fashion plate illustration by Lante engraved by Gatine from Louis-Marie Lante's "Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux," 1827/1885. With their tall Alsation lace hats, the women of Caux and Normandy were famous for the elegance and style.

Antoinette de Bourbon, Duchesse de Guise 1493-1583. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after an almanach from 1532 in Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.

Philippe III, le Bon, Duke of Burgundy, duc de Bourgogne, 1396-1467. He is depicted in the ceremonial robes of the Order of the Golden Fleece, founded in 1430. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' portfolio Maisons etrangeres XI 29 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.

Italy, 19th century. Costumes of Rome and surroundings: woman from Tivoli.

An elegantly dressed woman, from a group of drawings depicting Peruvian costume ca. 1848 Attributed to Francisco (Pancho) Fierro For comment on the group of drawings to which this belongs, see 38.145.451.. An elegantly dressed woman, from a group of drawings depicting Peruvian costume. Attributed to Francisco (Pancho) Fierro (African Peruvian, 1807-1879). ca. 1848. Watercolor. Drawings

Costumes de Différent Pays, 'Femme Parée des Environs de la Tête de Buch Landes de Bordeaux'. 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

Pierre II de Bourbon, Sire de Beaujeu, Peter II of Bourbon, Regent of France 1438-1503. Handcoloured lithograph after a manuscript miniature in Roger de Gaignieres' portfolio VII 56 and 91 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.

a woman from Ostenfeld in Germany, Schleswig, in the sunday costume / eine Frau aus Ostenfeld in Deutschland, Schleswig, in der sonntäglichen Tracht, historisch, C:CC5historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Originaldatum nicht bekannt.

Costume of an Indian Woman from the Ballet "Triumph of Love" (Habit d'Indienne du balet du Triomphe de l'amour) 1681-92 Juan Dolivar Spanish Etching and engraving with a design for a costume for an Indian woman, part of the collection of costume designs for the ballet 'Triomphe de l'Amour' (Triumph of Love), created by Juan Dolivar and printed by Jacques LePautre after a design by Jean I Berain. Entrusted with drawings for costumes, stage sets, and royal ceremonies at the 'Academie Royale de la Musique' since 1680, Berain's ingenious creations took acanthus and laurel leaves, palmettes and grotesques, mixing them with dancers, acrobats, monkeys and satyrs, to create his own, imaginative, theatrical world. His designs were multiplied and disseminated by means of engravings, his design motifs and manner objects becoming highly influential in the closing years of the seventeenth century. Like this print, many of his designs were for costumes intended for the performances of the Royal Acad

Habit of a lady of Persia from a modern painting, titled 'Dame Persiane,' published between 1757 and 1772 in London by T. Jefferys. The image features engravings of women's clothing and dress in Iran, hand-colored

Woman's costume Louis XVI period Woman's costume Louis XVI period. Feather enhanced with watercolor and wash.

Mlle. Andrea as Paghita in Le Barbier du Roi d'Aragon by Louis Marie Fontan and Jean-Joseph Ader, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1844. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1845.

Costume of St. Valery en Caux. There seems to be no tie or strap to fix the bonnet. The background shows two people towing a sail boat along the beach. Hand-colored fashion plate illustration by Lante engraved by Gatine from Louis-Marie Lante's "Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux," 1827/1885. With their tall Alsation lace hats, the women of Caux and Normandy were famous for the elegance and style.

Dress of the reign of King Richard III, 1483~1485. Blue and gold embroidered dress with white puff sleeves, jeweled necklace and belt, headdress with upright veil. Based on illuminated Royal manuscript 16F2, Harleian manuscript 4425, "Roman de la Rose," Strutts Habits. Handcoloured lithograph from "Costumes of British Ladies from the Time of William the First to the Reign of Queen Victoria, London, Dickinson & Son, 1840. 48 mounted plates of women's fashion from 1066 to 1840 based on effigies, manuscripts, portraits, prints and literary descriptions.

Tipos españoles. Chulapona de Madrid. Madrid, años 1880. Author: Manuel Moreno Rodríguez.

Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Fille de l'Isle de Santorin'. L. F. Labrousse (France, Bordeaux, active late 18th century)Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (France, 1757-1810). France, circa 1797. Prints

Italy, 18th century. Jan van Grevenbroeck or Giovanni Grevembroch (1731-1807), Gli Abiti de Veneziani, illustrated book of costumes. Venetian senator wearing a ""Dogalina"", formal robe with wide sleeves. Watercolor.

Habit of a lady of Poland. Dame Polonoise.' by Hans Weigel, published in London by T. Jefferys, 1757 - 1772. This engraving features a hand-colored illustration depicting the traditional clothing and dress of Polish women during the 18th century

Fashion, France, 20th century. Women's fashion plate depicting suit Le Parfum de la Rose. Model by Doeuillet, Paris, 1920.

Catalan man, Catalonia, Spain. His hair in a striped barretina or soft beret that hangs over one shoulder, a double-breasted coat fastened with buttons, a large cloak, culottes, gaiters and shoes, holding a tricorn. Catalan. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.

Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Femme Tatar Tobolsk'. 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

Habit of a Russian lady at Archangel in 1768. Femme d'Arcangel.. Le Prince, Jean-Baptiste, 1734-1781. Prints. 1757 - 1772. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Costume , History, Women , Clothing & dress , Russia , Archangel , 1700-1799

Gabrielle de Bourbon, wife of Louis II of la Trimouille, writer of spirituals, d. 1516. Handcoloured lithograph after a miniature depicting the court of King Louis XII in Roger de Gaignieres' portfolio VII 142 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.

Young woman of Bayeux. The bodice of this dress is much shorter in the back than in the front. Hand-colored fashion plate illustration by Lante engraved by Gatine from Louis-Marie Lante's "Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux," 1827/1885. With their tall Alsation lace hats, the women of Caux and Normandy were famous for the elegance and style.

Malay man of Singapore. He wears a bandana, long-sleeved jacket, pants and belt. Malais (Oceanie). Handcoloured woodcut from Auguste Wahlen's Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, (Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World) Librairie Historique-Artistique, Brussels, 1845. Wahlen was the pseudonym of Jean-Francois-Nicolas Loumyer (1801-1875), a writer and archivist with the Heraldic Department of Belgium.

Girl of Cochinchine (Vietnam) in in straw hat, "ao dai" tunic over pantalons. Handcoloured woodcut by M. Deley from an illustration by H. Hendrickx from Auguste Wahlen's "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde," Librairie Historique-Artistique, Brussels, 1845. Wahlen was the pseudonym of Jean-Francois-Nicolas Loumyer (1801-1875), a writer and archivist with the Heraldic Department of Belgium.

Bourgeois woman from Cracow, Poland, 17th century, Polish Library. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' "Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes" (Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern), Paris, 1865. Hippolyte (b. 1797) and Polydor Pauquet (b. 1799) ran a successful publishing house in Paris in the 19th century, specializing in illustrated books on costume, birds, butterflies, anatomy and natural history.

Tipos españoles. Salmantina con traje típico. Madrid, años 1880. Author: Manuel Moreno Rodríguez.

1885 Women's fashion in nineteenth-century Paris. Boutet, Henri, 1851-1919. Prints, Illustrations, Fashion design drawings. 1902. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection

Costume de Montjoie, rôle d'Ackbar, dans L'île des pirates, ballet, Académie royale de musique, actes II, III Île des pirates.. Prints. 1835. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Île des pirates (Choreographic work : Henry), Montjoie, Louis Stanislas, 1789-1865, Ballet , France , 19th century

English nobleman, 16th century. He wears a large fur-lined damask coat, justaucorps, hose and black felt hat. Noble Anglais. After a woodcut by Cesare Vecellio. Handcolored lithograph by Jules Jacquet 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.

Turkish princess, after Theodore de Bry, 1556. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' "Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes" (Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern), Paris, 1865. Hippolyte (b. 1797) and Polydor Pauquet (b. 1799) ran a successful publishing house in Paris in the 19th century, specializing in illustrated books on costume, birds, butterflies, anatomy and natural history.

Charlotte Angus, Quaker Doll, c 1940 Quaker Doll

Mlle. Scriwaneck in costume as Satan in "Les Enfers de Paris" at Theatre des Varietes. Augustine-Celestine Scriwaneck (1825-1910) had a "sharp and wiry voice," but played comedies in a very charming and graceful manner.. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from "Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris" 1853.

True costume of the Greek queens in the heroic times attributed to Alceste in the Gluck Opera (Title Title) | Costumes and annals of the great theaters of Paris. (IFF 69) (set of all)

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

Africa. Argelia. Mujer morisca. Grabado de 1860.

France, Paris, Costume sketch for Radames in Aida by Giuseppe Verdi for Premiere at Khedivial Opera House in Cairo

Fashion Plate, 'Opera Dress' for 'The Repository of Arts'. Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834). England, London, March 1, 1817. Prints; engravings. Hand-colored engraving on paper

Habit of the master of ceremonies to the grand seignor in 1700. Maitre de ceremonies du grand seigneur., 1757 - 1772., London. Publisher, T. Jefferys. Costume, History, Men, Clothing & dress, Turkey, 1700-1799. Engravings, Hand-colored

Design of the costume of the Chamberlain (uniform of the voivodeship of Nowogródek) for the film 'Pan Tadeusz' Master Thaddeus, directed by Ryszard Ordyński, from 1928. Gembarzewski, Bronisław (1872-1941), draughtsman, cartoonist

Itelmen peasant woman and child of Kamchatka. Woman in reindeer-skin coat and trousers, boots, belt with tassels, boy strapped on her back. Paysanne de Kamtschatka. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.

Afghan soldier from Herat in turban, robes, skirts and carrying a musket. Handcoloured woodcut by Meganck after an illustration by S.B. from Auguste Wahlen's "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde," Librairie Historique-Artistique, Brussels, 1845. Wahlen was the pseudonym of Jean-Francois-Nicolas Loumyer (1801-1875), a writer and archivist with the Heraldic Department of Belgium.

Costumes d'Ell�viou, Joseph's role in the room of this name (Feydeau Theater, February 17, 1807) Carle Vernet (1758-1836). Costumes of Ell�viou, Joseph's role in the room of this name (Feydeau Theater, February 17, 1807). Watercolor.

Fish saleswoman from Amsterdam, Hippolyte Lecomte, 1819 print Paris paper folk costume, regional costume. merchant, salesman - BB - women engaged in trade and commerce Amsterdam

Man in historic costume, 1841; Album of the costumed ball, 17 and 19 February 1841. Man in historic costume of a nobleman. Part of the album consisting of a cover and six plates of costumes worn on the costumed ball held in The Hague on 17 and 19 February 1841 on the occasion of the 25-year marriage of King Willem II and Anna Paulowna.

Man in historic costume, 1841, 1841 print Man in historic costume of a nobleman. Part of the album consisting of a cover and six records of costumes worn on the costumed ball held in The Hague on 17 and 19 February 1841 on the occasion of the 25-year marriage of King Willem II and Anna Paulowna. print maker: Netherlandspublisher: The Hague paper historical costume The Hague

Design of the costume of a Lithuanian rural dweller for the film 'Pan Tadeusz' Master Thaddeus, directed by Ryszard Ordyński, from 1928. Gembarzewski, Bronisław (1872-1941), draughtsman, cartoonist

Woman of the Mari people (Cheremisa or Cheremis) of Russia. In bonnet of birch bark covered in cloth with shells, embroidered linen tunic, sash belt, culottes, gaiters and shoes. Femme Tscheremisse. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Laroque after a design by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his Encyclopedie des voyages, Encyclopedia of Voyages, Bordeaux, France, 1792.

Queen Isabeau of Bavaria, 1420. She wears a double mitre crown with veil, ermine-lined cloak over a brocade dress, all bejeweled. After a drawing of her marriage to King Charles VI by Pierre de La Mesangere. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865. Lacy (1809-1873) was a British actor, playwright, theatrical manager and publisher.

An ancient habit of a matron of Friesland. Parûre ancienne d'une matrone de Frise.. Prints. 1757 - 1772. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Costume , History, Women , Clothing & dress , Netherlands , Friesland

Drink the goute break the crust. / No. 25. (title registered) | Cree of Paris. (Ts)

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

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