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The Small Toilette, (1885). Artist: MoreauThe Small Toilette, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
The Diligent Mother, 1740, (1885). Engraving based on an original painting by Jean Simeon Chardin. A mother examines the sub-standard piece of cloth produced by her daughter
The Costume Of Marriage, (1885). Artist: SchenauThe Costume Of Marriage, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
The Ball, (1885). Artist: Augustin de Saint-AubinThe Ball, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
Middle Class Family, (1885). Artist: DupinMiddle Class Family, (1885). Illustration of 18th-century dress, based on Dupins French Costumes drawing
Opening Of The Estates General, Versailles, 1789, (1885). This was the first meeting since 1614 of the French Estates General, an assembly of different classes (or estates) of French subjects
The Riding Lesson, (1885). Artist: BonnardotThe Riding Lesson, (1885). An 18th-century horseman. Equitation classes judge the riders performance and control of their horse
The Play Of The King, (1885). Artist: UrrabietaThe Play Of The King, (1885). Taken from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, Paris, 1885
The Hotel de Soubise, Paris, (1885). Artist: RigaudThe Hotel de Soubise, Paris, (1885). The hotel, designed for the Prince and Princess de Soubise, was built in 1704
Charles Rene d Hozier, (1885). Artist: Gerard EdelinckCharles Rene d Hozier, (1885). Portrait of French historical commentator d Hozier (1640-1732)
The Queen At The Palace, (1885). Artist: MoreauThe Queen At The Palace, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
Marie Antoinette And Her Children, c1787, (1885). Queen Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), with Louis Joseph Francois, Louis Charles, and Marie Therese Charlotte
A Masquerade Ball, (1885). Artist: UrrabietaA Masquerade Ball, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
A Young Louis XV, (1885). Artist: LarmessinA Young Louis XV, (1885). Louis (1710-1774) was king of France from 1715 until his death
Minuet Dancer And The King, 1754, (1885). Artist: Charles Nicolas CochinMinuet Dancer And The King, 1754, (1885). Louis XV, king of France (1715-1774), holds a grand ball at Versailles, February 24th, 1754. Based on an original drawing by C N Cochin
The Grand Dignitaries Of The Coronation, (1885). Artist: CharpentierThe Grand Dignitaries Of The Coronation, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
The Duke of Gesvres, (1885). Artist: G E PetitThe Duke of Gesvres, (1885). An 18th-century duke dressed in the costume of pageantry, after an original portrait by L M Van Loo
Louis XV at the Tuileries, Paris, 18th century, (1885). Artist: BonnardotLouis XV at the Tuileries, Paris, 18th century, (1885). Louis (1710-1774) as a child being shown around the gardens at the Tuileries. He became king at the age of five
Waking Up The Duke Of Anjou, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
The Ambassadors Reception At Versailles, (1885). Artist: ParrocelThe Ambassadors Reception At Versailles, (1885). Illustration based on an original drawing by Parrocel, depicting an 18th-century scene
Hotel De Villars, (1885). Artist: DurinHotel De Villars, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
The Grand Trianon, (1885). Artist: RigaudThe Grand Trianon, (1885). Illustration based on an original drawing by Rigaud. The Grand Trianon was built near Versailles by Louis XIV (ruled 1643-1715)
Rowntrees Fruit Gums and Pastilles, 1938. Advertisement for Rowntrees sweets: I ll eat my hat If that ain t cute - in Rowntrees you can taste the fruit
Henri Francois d Aguesseau, (1834). Artist: James MollisonHenri Francois d Aguesseau, (1834). D Aguesseau (1668-1751) was Chancellor of France
Benjamin Jonson, English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor, (1834). Artist: E ScrivenBenjamin Jonson, English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor, (1834). Jonson (c1572-1637) is best known for his plays Volpone and The Alchemist, and for his lyric poems
Torquato Tasso, Italian poet, (1834). Artist: Robert HartTorquato Tasso, Italian poet, (1834). Tasso (1544-1595) is best known for his 1580 poem La Gerusalemme liberata (Jerusalem Delivered)
Christian Friedrich Schwarz, German Protestant missionary to India, (1834). Artist: E ScrivenChristian Friedrich Schwarz, German Protestant missionary to India, (1834). Schwarz (1726-1798) spent almost fifty years working in India
Richard Bentley, English theologian, classical scholar and critic, (1834). Artist: J PosselwhiteRichard Bentley, English theologian, classical scholar and critic, (1834). Bentley (1662-1742) was Master of Trinity College, Cambridge
Royal College of Surgeons of England, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1834. Artist: JacksonRoyal College of Surgeons of England, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1834
Jane Needham, Mrs Myddleton, 1666. Artist: Peter LelyJane Needham, Mrs Myddleton, 1666. Portrait of Jane Needham, later Jane Myddleton or Middleton (1645-1692), one of the Ladies of the Court of Charles II
Elizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Gramont, c1660s. Artist: Peter LelyElizabeth Hamilton, Countess of Gramont, c1660s. Portrait of Elizabeth Hamilton (1641-1708) who married the Comte de Gramont, and was one of the Ladies of the Court of Charles II
Portrait of Frances, Duchess of Richmond, c1662-1665. Artist: Peter LelyPortrait of Frances, Duchess of Richmond, c1662-1665. Frances Stuart (1647-1702) was the original model for the figure of Britannia on coins since 1667
Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, c1660s. Artist: Peter LelyBarbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, c1660s. Portrait of King Charles IIs mistress Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), one of the ladies of the court
French costume: Present Fashions, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1879-1880, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)
French costume: Napoleon III, Present Fashions, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1863-1875, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie
French costume: Second Republic, Napoleon III, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1832-1864, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie
French costume: Restoration, (1882). Illustration showing costume from the period of the restoration of the French monarchy, 1815-1830, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel
French costume: Empire, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1795-1804, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)
French costume: Republic, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1790-1794, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)
French costume: Louis XVI, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1780-1789, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)
French costume: Louis XIV, Louis XV, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1668-1760, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)
French costume: Henry IV, Louis XIII, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1590-1614, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)
French costume: Charles IX, Henry III, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1560-1589, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)
French costume: Francis II, (1882). Illustration showing costume during the brief reign of Francis II, 1559-1560, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel
French costume: Henry II, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1547-1558, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)
French costume: Francis I, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1515-1545, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)
French costume: Charles VI, Charles VII, Louis XI, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1395-1483, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel
French costume: Charles VIII, Louis XII, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1483-1515, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)