Habit Collection (#38)

Man and Woman of Lison, Portugal. A book of national types and costumes from the early 19th century

For discouragement of the cocktail habit
Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

First prize mare and foal at the Royal Cornwall Show
A mare and foal, winners of the first prize at the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show, with their owners. The Show takes place at the beginning of June each year, at Wadebridge in North Cornwall

Wedding at Lorna Doones church, Devon
An unusual wedding at Lorna Doones church (St Marys Church, Oare, which features in the novel by R D Blackmore), near the village of Malmsmead, Exmoor, Devon

Queen Sophie of the Hellenes and granddaughter Alexandra
Queen Sophie of Greece holding her granddaughter Alexandra in 1921. The Queen wears mourning here for her son Alexander, the babys father, who died five months before the child was born

LA SONNAMBULA
Arminas habit of sleepwalking worries the villagers - Ah, non giunge ! they exclaim, with feeling

WOMEN & BOW 1877
Boy: angle-fronted jacket, spatterdashes & tyrolean hat. Women: dark brown dress with beige back plastron; green & cream dress with habit bodice & striped ornament

Costume & Doll 1859
Purple dress with bouillons at the hem, vertical trim & pelerine bodice. Green & black dress with double skirt & funnel sleeves with epaulettes. Girl in knee-length grey dress

Striped Dress 1866
Women: vertical stripes, basque-habit, front buttoning gored skirt; low cut dress with Swiss body, skirt with ruched trim & rosettes. Boy: jacket with strap like trim

Fashions for Feb. 1861
Green: wrap-over dress, Greek key border; grey & purple: d.b bodice, revers, ribbon centre & floating ends; blue plaid dress with braces, Swiss belt, habit-shirt & ankle boots

Striped Dress 1861
Women: short cape & dress in vertical striped fabric & pleated border; high buttoning bodice, pagoda sleeves, purple vandyke & tassel trim. Girl: habit shirt, ankle boots

Victorian Smokers
A lady and gentleman enjoy the cosy companionship of a shared cigarette. Quite shocking considering its about 1880

Officer Switzerland
Habit of a Swiss officer

King of Spain Governor
Habit of the Govenor of the Low Countries for the King of Spain, Philip II

Danish Soldier 11C
Habit of a Dane in 1017

Costume / Men / Bohemia 16C
Habit of a man from Bohemia of 1577

English Nobleman 16C
Habit of an English nobleman

Costume / Man / Spain 17C
Habit of a Spanish gentleman of 1626

French Gentleman 17C
Habit of a French gentleman of 1626

Scottish Highland Dress
Habit of a gentleman of the Highlands of Scotland

St Hilda / Whitby / Anon Eng
SAINT HILDA OF WHITBY A member of the Deiran royal house, she was among its first converts to Christianity. She became a celebrated abbess at Hartlepool and then Whitby

Satire on Religious Art
A satire on the literal nature of religious art, with St Anthony preaching to the fishes lampooned

Summer & Travel Dress
Anglo-Saxon Summer dress of super-tunic or roc & draped mantle & a travelling habit of super-tunic with extra long sleeves with an ornate border. Both wear head-rails or veils

Saxon Military Dress C8
Anglo-Saxon king in martial habit wears a shirt of chainmail over a tunic & hose. His Armour Bearer wears a Phyrigian cap, hose & short tunic with a girdle. Date: 8th century

Margaret Beaufort
COUNTESS OF RICHMOND & DERBY MARGARET BEAUFORT English noblewoman, mother of Henry VII; founded Christs College, Cambridge in 1505

Bishop, Moscow
A Muscovite Bishop in his pontifical habit

Lace Caps Etc C. 1863
Chemisettes, habit-shirts, under-sleeves, a canezou or fichu, lace bonnets with lappets & flowers & a spoon bonnet trimmed with ostrich plumes

Riding Dress 1856
Woman in riding habit: lace jabot, jacket with sleeves en bouffant, trained skirt. Men: strapped pantaloons with floral trim, top hats, one man wears a joinville tie

Muscovite Bishop
A Muscovite Bishop in his Ordinary Habit

FRENCH AMAZON
A young Amazon woman, in full riding habit in the style of George Sand, sitting sidesaddle on a white horse

LA MODE 1853
Lace trimmed black pardessus, pale grey skirt & a cap adorned with ribbons & flowers. Brown outfit: skirt trimmed in the pyramid style, caraco body worn over a habit-shirt

Costume Women 1852
Dresses: white with large floral design printed to fit the 3 flounces - flounces a disposition ; blue edged with black stripes & waistcoat style front in a contrasting fabric

Picnicking at Home
A PIC-NIC IN THE DRAWING ROOM A satire on the growing habit of snacking instead of sitting round the table at formal meals

Raleigh Smoking in Chair
SIR WALTER RALEIGH - Having picked up the smoking habit during his American travels, is thought by his servants to be on fire, and is doused with a basin of water

Agostiniano Monk
AGOSTINIANO - monk of St Augustine, in his indoor habit

Agostiniano Monk (Out)
AGOSTINIANO - monk of St Augustine, in his outdoor habit

Babies / Long Clothes 1863
Long clothes - possibly a christening robe adorned with tucked panels & lace insertions; short clothes with vandyked sleeves & bodice, also habit-shirts & sleeves

Fashions April 1868
Girl: habit shirt, short dress, tunic of overlapping panels that end in tasselled points. Woman: green pelerine, dress with train & gored skirt with white edged seams

Medieval stained glass in St Neots church on Bodmin moor Cornwall UK
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Dominican Monk / 14th C
A Dominican monk from Spain

German Monk / 12th C
A German monk in dark red habit and white cloak and hood

Italian Penitent 19C
An Italian Black Penitent in dark brown habit and hood, carrying a chain for self- flagellation and pictures of Christ and His crucifixion

Medieval Archbishop
The official habit of an English archbishop

Napoleon the Kingmaker
Napoleon the Gingerbread Baker creating new kings - a comment on his habit of appointing his relatives to the thrones of defeated or occupied nations

Marin Mersenne / Mag Pitto
MARIN MERSENNE French mathematician and monk

Lyne / Joseph / Vfair 1887
JOSEPH LEYCESTER LYNE Father Ignatius Controversial clergyman

Costume July 1869
Purple polonaise worn over a habit-shirt; white & gold polonaise with triple skirt & open tunic. Girl: triple skirt, over-skirt hitched up at the back with a sash bow

Fashions May 1868
White paletot with peplum points. Girl: habit shirt with a puff at the sleeve top, skirt with pyramid trim, tunic with peplum skirt ends. N.B use of broad ribbon trimmings

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"Habit: A Timeless Reflection of Devotion and Identity" In the world of art, the concept of "habit" goes beyond mere clothing. It delves into the realms of spirituality, tradition, and personal expression. From St. Teresa of Avila's serene gaze in her oil on canvas portrait to Saint Brigid of Ireland's humble demeanor captured through brushstrokes, these holy figures embody the essence of habit. But habits aren't limited to religious icons alone; they extend to everyday encounters with supernatural beings as well. Picture a woman raising her skirts fearlessly, daring to scare off the devil himself – an act that showcases how our they can empower us against adversity. Surprising as it may seem, even nuns have their moments outside convent walls. Imagine a nun gracefully gliding on a skateboard – an unexpected sight that reminds us that beneath their traditional garb lies individuals who embrace modernity while staying true to their calling. Throughout history, various artists have depicted monks engaged in different activities within monastic life. Ramon Llull's miniature from Breviculum Codex captures the solemnity and dedication found within these communities. On another note, St Bernard of Clairvaux might be known for his wisdom but even he had his share of lightheartedness - perhaps portrayed humorously as a drunk monk in some depictions. The daily routines followed by Carthusian monks are awe-inspiring; marching together at 2 am for matins reveals their unwavering commitment to prayer and discipline. Artworks like "Convent Thoughts" by an unknown artist or "Monk by the Sea" painted by Caspar David Friedrich evoke introspection and solitude often associated with those living in cloistered environments. However, not all nuns remain hidden behind veils; some boldly meet our gaze head-on. Their eyes reflect resilience and determination despite societal expectations or stereotypes imposed upon them.