Habit Collection (#39)

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

Shopping Fashions 1850S
Red mantle with revers, pagoda sleeves & tassels, blue dress with black trim. Black pardessus, white waistcoat, floral print skirt & a habit- shirt with bishop sleeves

Le Follet Fashions 1850S
NB: Bows arranged on the bodice like echelles & fringing; open bodice with a habit shirt; a waistcoat body; white dress with plaid sash crossed over the bodice & floating ends

Riding Habit 1924
Horsewoman in a vivid blue riding habit & top hat & white cravat

Bon Genre No. 76 Costume
Triple vandyke ruff, habit shirt with high frilled neck, hems with rows of tucks or scalloped, coloured aprons or pinafores & a fur trimmed pelisse

Ladys Riding Habit
Amazon corsage buttoning to the throat & with a small white collar & reversed cuffs. Black velvet hat ornamented with a plume & worn with a veil

Habit and Horse Cover
The cover of THE HABIT AND THE HORSE, a treatise on Female Equitation by Mrs J Stirling Clarke

Costume Men & Woman 1879
A fashionable lady in a black lace mantlet or pelerine is surrounded by male admirers in frock coat & top hat, riding dress or checked trousers & helmet hat with scarf

Striped Toilette ?1885
Costume in vertical striped fabric (see real swatch): pointed waist, deep V neck with falling lace collar, tunic hitched up at one side & trimmed with ribbon

Coronation Habit C13Th
King in his Coronation Habit: long, highly ornate tunic with magyar sleeves worn with a buckled girdle, green mantle with decorative lining & soled hose

Social / Squires Door 18C
A charitable Squires wife wears a fashionable riding habit with a masculine cut & double cape-collar. Her top hat has a large ribbon rosette & her hair is worn long

Lady Dismounts
A lady in her riding habit is helped to dismount by a gentleman

Lady Helped Up
A lady in her riding habit is helped to mount by a gentleman while her groom holds her horses head

Luis De Granada / Larmessi
LUIS DE GRANADA Spanish prelate of the Dominican Order

Greek Orthodox Priest
A Greek papa blesses the waters, dressed in his Pontifical Habit : the tree behind him is decked with ritual bells which help him

Templar / House Habit / Thir
Templar in house habit

aRON
The first head of the Hebrew priesthood, who because of his eloquence was spokesman for Moses during the Exodus : depicted here in his High- Priests habit

Belgian Nuns Gardening
The Beguins, Belgian nuns, of the Beguinage convent of Ghent, Belgium, digging and hoeing their garden vegetable patch

Belgian Nuns
The Beguins, Belgian nuns, of the Beguinage convent of Ghent, Belgium, with hoes and spades and other gardening tools over their shoulders

Monk with St. Bernard s
A monk and with one of the famous St. Bernard dogs which have saved many lives from peril and whose winter work in the Swiss Alps is both hard and dangerous

SAMUEL CHAPPEL GRATER
SAMUEL CHAPPEL a.k.a grater after his habit of grating his bread an act that was necessary due to his lack of teeth. He was a resident of Oxford

Mrs Starr Mother Superio
Mrs Starr, Late Mother Superior of the Convent of Our Lady of Mercy at Hull: " I felt very uncomfortable."

Order of St Augustine
Hermit of the ORDER OF SAINT AUGUSTINE in his day habit

Smoking the first cigarette
A young boy is encouraged to smoke his first cigarette by two older girls, while a shocked lady intrudes upon the scene

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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.