Frances Cashel Collection

French costume: Capetian, 10th-11th century, (1882). The Capetian dynasty was a line of French kings who ruled from the late 10th century to 1328

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)

French costume: Charles V, Charles VI, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1364-1395, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)

French costume: Capetian, Carlovingian, (1882). The Capetian dynasty was a line of French kings who ruled from the late 10th century to 1328

French costume: Gallic, Gallo Roman, Merovingian, Carlovingian, (1882). Illustration showing costume from earlier periods, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel

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Frances Cashel: A Journey Through French Fashion (1882) Step into the world as she takes us on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of French fashion. In her collection, "French costume: Present Fashions, " we are transported to 1882, where elegance and style reign supreme. From the opulent attire of Napoleon III in "French costume: Napoleon III" to the refined fashion of the Second Republic, Frances Cashel showcases an array of exquisite garments that epitomize the essence of each era. Intriguingly, she also delves into history with her depiction of "French costume: Restoration. " Here we witness how fashion evolved during this period, blending elements from previous eras while embracing new trends. The allure continues with "French costume: Empire, " where grandeur and sophistication take center stage. The lavish gowns and intricate details reflect a time when France was at its height in terms of cultural influence. As we move forward to explore "French costume: Republic, " we witness a shift towards simplicity and practicality. This collection captures the spirit of progress and modernity that defined this era. Delving deeper into history's pages, Frances presents us with stunning ensembles inspired by Louis XVI in "French costume: Louis XVI. " These garments exude refinement and grace reminiscent of Marie Antoinette's court. Continuing our journey through time, we encounter breathtaking costumes from the courts of Louis XIV and Louis XV in "French costume: Louis XIV, Louis XV. " Each ensemble tells a story about these iconic monarchs' love for extravagance and luxury. Frances then takes us back even further to explore earlier periods such as Henry IV and Louis XIII in "French costume: Henry IV, Louis XIII. " These outfits showcase elaborate embroidery work combined with regal silhouettes that were synonymous with their reigns. Moving forward again brings us to Charles IX and Henry III in "French costume: Charles IX, Henry III.