EditorialKnee breeches belonged to the male flok costume in the 18th century. They were made of chamois, wadmal, broadcloth or linen. They were fastened with brooches or buttons, the number and material of which determined the value of the garmet. This late-18t...
EditorialAdvertisement for McLaughlin's Coffee from the Children's Scenes and Life Series, Cosack & Co., Buffalo, New York, USA, McLaughlin Coffee, New York, New York, USA, Lithograph on paper, Horizontal rectangle. Scene of a group of children; a boy and girl ...
EditorialPurse, Medium: silk and metal thread embroidery on silk foundation Technique: embroidered in stem, satin, padded satin and knotting stitches with attached coils of gilt foil and gilt wire on plain weave foundation, Small shield-shaped purse on steel fr...
EditorialFigure of a 'Ranelagh' Dancer, Derby Porcelain Factory, English, established 1756, porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold, Ranelagh type figure. A) A cavalier dressed in pink knee-breeches, a pink cloak, and orange waistcoat with flowers and green sleeves. B...
EditorialFigure of a Male Performer, Spode Ceramic Works, English, established 1776, porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold, Leaning forward with right hand upraised and left foot advanced, the figure of a gesturing man dressed in a violet-flowered cloak lined with y...
EditorialVenditore di Cicorie (Chicory Vendor), Angelo Leone, Terracotta, Striding male figure on circular based. Bearded. Carries sack of chicory on right shoulder. Cap and bandana cover head and neck. Shirt and jerkin open at neck. Coat unbuttoned. Bag on rig...
EditorialTextile, Medium: cotton Technique: relief and resist printed, colored ground, Red ground with pattern in reserve white and red overprinting. Small octagonal medallion framing figure of a man in a large hat, cutaway coat, knee breeches, and pack on his ...
EditorialPossible Trade Card for Clothier, Engraving, trace of pen and brown ink, Octagonal sheet that has been cut down on all sides so that it has long horizontal and vertical edges, with very short corners. Depicted is a right-handed glove, palm up, placed h...
EditorialFigure of a 'Ranelagh' Dancer, Derby Porcelain Factory, English, established 1756, porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold, Ranelagh type figure. A) A cavalier dressed in pink knee-breeches, a pink cloak, and orange waistcoat with flowers and green sleeves. B...
EditorialNegative - Cobden, Victoria, 1933, Two girls in costume, one is wearing satin knee breeches and tunic while the other wears a frilled dress. They appear to be part of a dance. This was part of the 'Back to Cobden' celebrations.
EditorialMale Actor in Ballet Costume, n.d., Pen and black ink over chalk, 16 7/8 x 12 1/16 in. (42.8 x 30.7 cm), Drawings, After (?) Jean Berain (French, Saint-Mihiel 1640?1711 Paris), Drawing with a design for a male ballet costume, consisting of a highly orn...
EditorialKnee breeches belonged to the male flok costume in the 18th century. They were made of chamois, wadmal, broadcloth or linen. They were fastened with brooches or buttons, the number and material of which determined the value of the garmet. This late-18t...