Inviting History
@invitinghistory
History enthusiast, sometimes writer. Currently working on a book about Marie Antoinette myths. contact: [email protected]
A portrait of a woman by an unidentified artist, 18th century.
Sacrifice Sale! From The New Haven union., December 13, 1912.
“Bouquetière” dress by Boué Soeurs, 1927-28. Kerry Taylor Auctions.
The beautiful light and soft focus of this gorgeous autochrome photograph makes the mysterious woman look half painting & half-forgotten dream. I have cleaned-up this superb autochrome plate for you, which was taken in colour 117 years ago by Heinrich Kühn. It is original…
Currently writing a chapter on the evolution of the Burberry climbing gowns of the 1910s, for sporty women. This ad from 1909 shows their sports gown, with a similar c1914 style. PS I know this is not what we call sporty now, but y’know, different times folks! @MuseeMcCordStew
It's World Brain Day! We've all got one. Here's a fine example featured in Kaishi Hen, a 1772 anatomical atlas from the dawn of experimental medicine in Japan. More here: publicdomainreview.org/collection/kai…
You know when I say that medieval chapels/churches/castles/cathedrals were brightly painted in such a way it would even make 1970s hippies whisper "well that's a bit much"? I wasn't kidding. Check out this reconstruction of St. Stephens chapel: virtualststephens.org.uk/explore/sectio…
A portrait of Catherine II of Russia, circa 1776, by Jean David Frainet; after a portrait by Alexandre Roslin.
A view of the hameau de la reine by Félix Hippolyte Lanoue, 19th century.
