Kirghiz Elegance Engraved: A Study of 19th Century Central Asian Attire, 1814

These original antique engravings represent a fascinating window into the past, specifically illustrating the traditional dress of Russian ethnic groups from the early 19th century. ...

These original antique images are colored engravings that represent the traditional attire of three female inhabitants from different ethnic groups within the Russian Empire as of th...

The images are original hand-colored engravings from William Alexander's "Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Russians," published in 1814 by John Murray. Thi...

The two engravings illustrate the regional dress of inhabitants from Kaluga, Russia, highlighting the unique characteristics of their traditional attire: 1. **A Woman from Kalouga in Her Summer Dress:** This engraving would depict a woman dressed in the light, comfortable attire appropriate for the warmer season. Her outfit includes a long, flowing skirt and a bodice or blouse that is both decorative and practical. The woman's dress is adorned with local patterns and embroidery unique to the Kaluga region, reflecting the summer palette and style of the time. 2. **A Merchant of Kalouga:** The engraving of the merchant would typically show a man in the attire suitable for his profession, which includes practical yet presentable clothing. A merchant's outfit consists of a long coat, vest, and trousers, along with accessories such as a hat and boots. The attire would reflect his status and need for mobility and comfort as he conducts his business. William Alexander’s "Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Russians" serves as a significant historical compendium, capturing the essence of early 19th-century Russian dress...

Three detailed colored prints by Antonio Verico. Born in 1775, he was a master of chalcography, the art of engraving on copper plates. He worked in Rome and Florence, carving on drawings by various authors, with a technique close to that of Raffaello Morghen...

A riot of color and pattern, this 19th-century Uzbeki Suzani is the kind of textile that stops you in your tracks. Hand-stitched in brilliant shades of fuchsia, indigo, green, orange...

This is a magnificent museum quality antique hand-coloured map of Italy, dating from 1814. This historic and very rare antique map was drawn and engraved by R. Scott for Thomsons, New General Atlas, Edinburgh. The map is very detailed and the various colours - yellow, grey and green - beautifully highlight the different natural and political divisions of Italy as it was before the Italian Unification...

We present you this black and white lithograph depicting Caroline Vilhelmine Fjelsted (1821-1881), a Danish theatrical dancer. The author is Elias John Cardon. The graphic was ...