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Boule Collection (#3)

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Background imageBoule Collection: Woman in the fashions of 1635, reign of King Charles I. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes

Woman in the fashions of 1635, reign of King Charles I. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "
FLO4656670 Woman in the fashions of 1635, reign of King Charles I. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Background imageBoule Collection: Persian woman playing a kamanche (violin), 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas

Persian woman playing a kamanche (violin), 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "
FLO4656551 Persian woman playing a kamanche (violin), 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Background imageBoule Collection: Court dress, reign of King James II, circa 1687. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's

Court dress, reign of King James II, circa 1687. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656523 Court dress, reign of King James II, circa 1687. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Background imageBoule Collection: Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, Princess Charlotte of Prussia (1798-1860)

Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, Princess Charlotte of Prussia (1798-1860). Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes
FLO4656398 Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, Princess Charlotte of Prussia (1798-1860). Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageBoule Collection: Henrietta Maria (Henriette Marie de France, 1609-1669), Queen of Charles I, 1630

Henrietta Maria (Henriette Marie de France, 1609-1669), Queen of Charles I, 1630
FLO4656358 Henrietta Maria (Henriette Marie de France, 1609-1669), Queen of Charles I, 1630. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageBoule Collection: Young lady, ordinary dress, 1777. She wears a tall bonnet with plumes, bodice, apron and petticoat

Young lady, ordinary dress, 1777. She wears a tall bonnet with plumes, bodice, apron and petticoat
FLO4656276 Young lady, ordinary dress, 1777. She wears a tall bonnet with plumes, bodice, apron and petticoat, all decorated with lace, ruffles and ribbons

Background imageBoule Collection: Spanish lady in national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's

Spanish lady in national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656268 Spanish lady in national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Background imageBoule Collection: Costume of a German lady, circa 1515. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's ' Female

Costume of a German lady, circa 1515. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656254 Costume of a German lady, circa 1515. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London, 1865

Background imageBoule Collection: Young peasant girl, Holland, 19th century. She wears a bonnet, blouse with puff sleeves, bodice

Young peasant girl, Holland, 19th century. She wears a bonnet, blouse with puff sleeves, bodice, aprong and skirts
FLO4656247 Young peasant girl, Holland, 19th century. She wears a bonnet, blouse with puff sleeves, bodice, aprong and skirts

Background imageBoule Collection: Lady of rank, reign of Henry IV, England, 1408. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's

Lady of rank, reign of Henry IV, England, 1408. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4655985 Lady of rank, reign of Henry IV, England, 1408. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Background imageBoule Collection: Waiting woman in costume of the Restoration, reign of King Charles II/Louis XIV, 17th century

Waiting woman in costume of the Restoration, reign of King Charles II/Louis XIV, 17th century
FLO4655952 Waiting woman in costume of the Restoration, reign of King Charles II/Louis XIV, 17th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageBoule Collection: Woman in Fancy Greek costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's '

Woman in Fancy Greek costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4655852 Woman in Fancy Greek costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Background imageBoule Collection: Costume of a Chaldean woman, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's '

Costume of a Chaldean woman, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4655769 Costume of a Chaldean woman, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Background imageBoule Collection: A woman of Nazareth, Palestine, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's '

A woman of Nazareth, Palestine, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4655732 A woman of Nazareth, Palestine, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Background imageBoule Collection: Costume of a lady of Cracow, Poland, 19th century. She wears a square hat with plume

Costume of a lady of Cracow, Poland, 19th century. She wears a square hat with plume, white jacket with frogging
FLO4655723 Costume of a lady of Cracow, Poland, 19th century. She wears a square hat with plume, white jacket with frogging, full blue skirts, red shoes

Background imageBoule Collection: Costume of a Pierrette, female Pierrot, 19th century. White conical hat

Costume of a Pierrette, female Pierrot, 19th century. White conical hat, white jacket and white skirt
FLO4655680 Costume of a Pierrette, female Pierrot, 19th century. White conical hat, white jacket and white skirt, all decorated with blue ribbons and bows

Background imageBoule Collection: Catherine Parr (Parre) (1512-1548), 6th wife of Henry VIII, England, 1545

Catherine Parr (Parre) (1512-1548), 6th wife of Henry VIII, England, 1545
FLO4655580 Catherine Parr (Parre) (1512-1548), 6th wife of Henry VIII, England, 1545. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageBoule Collection: Decorative botanical print with abuliton, globeflower, deutzia and gloxinia

Decorative botanical print with abuliton, globeflower, deutzia and gloxinia
5855554 Decorative botanical print with abuliton, globeflower, deutzia and gloxinia; (add.info.: Ornamental shrubs, including a white abuliton (boule de neige, or snowball)

Background imageBoule Collection: Allegorical depiction of Asia reclining on a bed, with a garland of flowers

Allegorical depiction of Asia reclining on a bed, with a garland of flowers, and a bowl of incense smoking
FLO4622635 Allegorical depiction of Asia reclining on a bed, with a garland of flowers, and a bowl of incense smoking. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre after an illustration by

Background imageBoule Collection: Eugene Grailly in the role of Kernoc in Les Naufrageurs de Kerougal, by Boule

Eugene Grailly in the role of Kernoc in Les Naufrageurs de Kerougal, by Boule, Chabot de Bouin and Saint-Yves
FLO4631448 Eugene Grailly in the role of Kernoc in Les Naufrageurs de Kerougal, by Boule, Chabot de Bouin and Saint-Yves, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1844

Background imageBoule Collection: Woman in costume as a folly or fool, 19th century. She wears a hat and veil

Woman in costume as a folly or fool, 19th century. She wears a hat and veil, dress of motley and lace, pointed shoes
FLO4655656 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)

Background imageBoule Collection: Costume of a Scottish fishwife, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's '

Costume of a Scottish fishwife, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4655631 Costume of a Scottish fishwife, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Background imageBoule Collection: Isabella of Scotland, wife of Francis I of Brittany, 1426-1499

Isabella of Scotland, wife of Francis I of Brittany, 1426-1499. She wears a crown, necklace, short ermine-lined jacket
FLO4655612 Isabella of Scotland, wife of Francis I of Brittany, 1426-1499. She wears a crown, necklace, short ermine-lined jacket, coat of arms of Brittany (ermine) and Scotland (gold field)

Background imageBoule Collection: Costume of a lady, reign of Charles II, circa 1660. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes

Costume of a lady, reign of Charles II, circa 1660. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4655499 Costume of a lady, reign of Charles II, circa 1660. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Background imageBoule Collection: Fancy-dress or theatrical costume of an enchantress or the night, 19th century

Fancy-dress or theatrical costume of an enchantress or the night, 19th century
FLO4656747 Fancy-dress or theatrical costume of an enchantress or the night, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageBoule Collection: Costume of the reign of King Charles I, England, circa 1636. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas

Costume of the reign of King Charles I, England, circa 1636. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's
FLO4656720 Costume of the reign of King Charles I, England, circa 1636. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Background imageBoule Collection: Peasant woman of Switzerland, national costume, 19th century

Peasant woman of Switzerland, national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's
FLO4656683 Peasant woman of Switzerland, national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Background imageBoule Collection: Highland lady of Scotland in the tartan of Clan Lamond, circa 1760

Highland lady of Scotland in the tartan of Clan Lamond, circa 1760. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes
FLO4656619 Highland lady of Scotland in the tartan of Clan Lamond, circa 1760. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageBoule Collection: Ancient Hebrew female costume from Jean Racine's tragedy 'Esther.' Handcoloured lithograph

Ancient Hebrew female costume from Jean Racine's tragedy "Esther." Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas
FLO4656567 Ancient Hebrew female costume from Jean Racine's tragedy "Esther." Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageBoule Collection: Costume of a fisherman's wife, France, late 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas

Costume of a fisherman's wife, France, late 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's
FLO4656524 Costume of a fisherman's wife, France, late 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Background imageBoule Collection: Costume of a Chinese Empress, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's '

Costume of a Chinese Empress, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656472 Costume of a Chinese Empress, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Background imageBoule Collection: Costume of a Chinese lady, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's '

Costume of a Chinese lady, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656449 Costume of a Chinese lady, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London, 1865

Background imageBoule Collection: Queen Marie Antoinette, wife of Louis XVI, late 18th century

Queen Marie Antoinette, wife of Louis XVI, late 18th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's
FLO4656370 Queen Marie Antoinette, wife of Louis XVI, late 18th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Background imageBoule Collection: Italian woman, national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's '

Italian woman, national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656323 Italian woman, national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Background imageBoule Collection: Regency lady in evening dress, 1814. She wears her hair in ringlets, strings of pearls

Regency lady in evening dress, 1814. She wears her hair in ringlets, strings of pearls
FLO4656235 Regency lady in evening dress, 1814. She wears her hair in ringlets, strings of pearls, red dress with lace sleeves and decoration, and carries a white shawl

Background imageBoule Collection: Woman in flower garden dress, fancy or theatrical costume, 19th century

Woman in flower garden dress, fancy or theatrical costume, 19th century. She wears a garland of rose in her hair with a
FLO4656096 Woman in flower garden dress, fancy or theatrical costume, 19th century. She wears a garland of rose in her hair with a chain of flowers falling over her neck

Background imageBoule Collection: Costume of a German peasant woman, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's

Costume of a German peasant woman, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656062 Costume of a German peasant woman, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Background imageBoule Collection: Woman in fashionable dress, reign of Henry 7th, 1505. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes

Woman in fashionable dress, reign of Henry 7th, 1505. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "
FLO4655998 Woman in fashionable dress, reign of Henry 7th, 1505. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Background imageBoule Collection: Woman in drag as a page in the Enchantress, Victorian stage, 19th century

Woman in drag as a page in the Enchantress, Victorian stage, 19th century
FLO4655957 Woman in drag as a page in the Enchantress, Victorian stage, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageBoule Collection: Costume of a Turkish lady, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's '

Costume of a Turkish lady, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4655943 Costume of a Turkish lady, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London, 1865

Background imageBoule Collection: Jeanne Becu, Madame du Barry, lady of rank, reign of George III, Louis XV, 1760

Jeanne Becu, Madame du Barry, lady of rank, reign of George III, Louis XV, 1760
FLO4655936 Jeanne Becu, Madame du Barry, lady of rank, reign of George III, Louis XV, 1760. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageBoule Collection: Britannia, emblematic figure, 19th century. Woman in Roman centurion helmet, tunic and cape

Britannia, emblematic figure, 19th century. Woman in Roman centurion helmet, tunic and cape
FLO4655910 Britannia, emblematic figure, 19th century. Woman in Roman centurion helmet, tunic and cape, holding a shield and trident, with lion behind her

Background imageBoule Collection: Princess Maria Teresa of Savoy-Carignan, Princess de Lamballe (Marie Louise Therese de Savoie)

Princess Maria Teresa of Savoy-Carignan, Princess de Lamballe (Marie Louise Therese de Savoie)
FLO4655858 Princess Maria Teresa of Savoy-Carignan, Princess de Lamballe (Marie Louise Therese de Savoie, dit Mademoiselle de Carignan ou princess de Lamballe lady of the court, France, 1786)

Background imageBoule Collection: Woman in drag as a page, reign of King Charles II/Louis XIV, 16th century

Woman in drag as a page, reign of King Charles II/Louis XIV, 16th century
FLO4655832 Woman in drag as a page, reign of King Charles II/Louis XIV, 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageBoule Collection: Cossack girl of the Ukraine, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's '

Cossack girl of the Ukraine, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656440 Cossack girl of the Ukraine, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Background imageBoule Collection: Greek lady, national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's '

Greek lady, national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656319 Greek lady, national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Background imageBoule Collection: Costume of a lady, reign of King George II, 1757. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes

Costume of a lady, reign of King George II, 1757. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656572 Costume of a lady, reign of King George II, 1757. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Background imageBoule Collection: Costume of a Mexican lady, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's '

Costume of a Mexican lady, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656438 Costume of a Mexican lady, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London, 1865




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"Boule: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of Boule, where history, art, and entertainment intertwine to create a captivating experience. From the first reconstruction of a Neanderthal man to vibrant illustrations depicting life in Paris, this diverse collection of hints offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry that is Boule. Imagine standing face-to-face with our ancient ancestors as you gaze upon Frantisek Kupka's drawing, aided by Marcellin Boule himself. The La Chapelle-aux-Saints Neanderthal skeleton discovered in France in 1908 comes alive through their artistic interpretation. In contrast to prehistoric times, we fast forward to modernity with the Dassault Falcon 20SNA 339-JG soaring through the skies. This sleek aircraft represents progress and innovation, showcasing how far humanity has come since those early days. Transporting us further into history is an illustration capturing a feast at Palais-Royal in 1830. Amidst laughter and revelry, Monsignor exclaims that they are dancing on a volcano - an apt metaphor for the excitement and uncertainty of that era. As we navigate through time via a vintage map of Paris circa 1930, we encounter another iconic figure - Michelin Bibendum. This beloved mascot reminds us not only of French culture but also serves as a symbol for travel enthusiasts worldwide. The journey continues with engravings portraying Canadian moose-hunting expeditions and courtiers engaged in snowball fights during January's frosty embrace. These scenes transport us across continents while highlighting different aspects of human interaction with nature. And what better way to celebrate camaraderie than engaging in "The game of bowls"? An oil painting captures this timeless pastime that brings people together across generations - reminding us that simple pleasures can forge lasting connections. But it doesn't end there; theater takes center stage as Eugene Grailly embodies the character of Kernoc in Les.