Nicolet Collection

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Landing of Jean Nicolet on the Wisconsin shore of Lake Michigan, 1634, the first European to reach that region. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

The Saint Ovide Fair was held in Paris every August at the Place Louis XV (now place de la Concorde)
FLO4656978 The Saint Ovide Fair was held in Paris every August at the Place Louis XV (now place de la Concorde). It was famous for its billiards hall, dance performances by Nicolet, booths

Allenburys Diet Advertisement
An advertisement for Allen & Hanburys Ltd, promoting Allenbury's diet for invalids. They have used a portrait painting of a young Red Cross nurse from 1914-15, who is seated wearing her uniform

La Foire Saint-Ovide, sur la place Vendome, dans la seconde moitie du dix-huitieme siecle
6005538 La Foire Saint-Ovide, sur la place Vendome, dans la seconde moitie du dix-huitieme siecle, avec le jeu de Nicolet et celui de Gaudon (engraving) by French School

Fashionable woman in bonnet a la Nicolet, era of Marie Antoinette. Beauty despairing of her cheating lover. La Belle desesperee de l infidelite de son amant

Fashionable woman in drape skirt, era of Marie Antoinette
Fashionable woman in pouf hairstyle, drape skirt over petticoat, era of Marie Antoinette. Copperplate etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot from Costumes et coiffures du XVIIIe siecle

Un Entr acte au theatre de Nicolet (engraving)
3644367 Un Entr acte au theatre de Nicolet (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Entr acte au theatre de Nicolet)

Le theatre de la Gaite, boulevard du Temple, fonde en 1780 par Nicolet reconstruit en 1808, incendie en 1835
6005471 Le theatre de la Gaite, boulevard du Temple, fonde en 1780 par Nicolet reconstruit en 1808, incendie en 1835, reedifie en fer, meme annee, par Bourla, architecte (engraving) by French School

Un entr acte au theatre de Nicolet, l un des feudataires de l Opera (engraving)
6005575 Un entr acte au theatre de Nicolet, l un des feudataires de l Opera (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un entr acte au theatre de Nicolet)

Le Salon Pour Rire, from the Gill-Revue, 1868 (colour litho)
956980 Le Salon Pour Rire, from the Gill-Revue, 1868 (colour litho) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Madame Jean-Baptiste Nicolet (Anne Antoinette Desmoulins, 1743-1817), late 1780s. Creator
Madame Jean-Baptiste Nicolet (Anne Antoinette Desmoulins, 1743-1817), late 1780s

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An Orphan of Amsterdam, 1901. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1901

Madame Jean-Baptiste Nicolet Anne Antoinette Desmoulins
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Jean Nicolet Monument at Menasha, Wisconsin
The Jean Nicolet Monument at Menasha, Wisconsin - erected by the Womans Club of Menasha in 1906. Close to this location, Jean Nicolet landed and was the first white man in Wisconsin

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"Nicolet: A Journey through Time and Fashion" Step into the world of Nicolet, a name that resonates with history, elegance, and artistry. From an Allenburys Diet Advertisement to engravings capturing the vibrant scenes of La Foire Saint-Ovide on Place Vendome in the 18th century, it has left its mark. In the era of Marie Antoinette, fashion flourished with two distinct styles. The bonnet à la Nicolet adorned fashionable women's heads, exuding grace and sophistication. Meanwhile, drape skirts draped gracefully around their figures, showcasing their impeccable taste. The enchanting theater experiences at they were not to be missed. Through captivating engravings like "Un Entr'acte au theatre de Nicolet, " we catch a glimpse of the magic unfolding on stage as one of Opera's esteemed feudatories takes center stage. Nicolet's influence extended beyond fashion and entertainment; it shaped architectural landscapes too. Le Theatre de la Gaite stood proudly on Boulevard du Temple since 1780 when founded by none other than Nicolet himself. Though faced with adversity such as fires and reconstructions over time, it remained a symbol of resilience and creativity. Artistic expressions found solace within the walls of Salon Pour Rire from Gill-Revue in 1868. Vibrant colors burst forth from lithographs like "Le Salon Pour Rire, " offering laughter amidst life's challenges. Madame Jean-Baptiste Nicolet stands as an emblematic figure from late 18th-century society—a woman whose elegance transcended time itself. Her portrait captures her essence beautifully—an epitome of grace and refinement that defined an era. Even in more recent times like 1901 when "An Orphan Amsterdam" was born or during studies conducted that year—Nicolet continued to inspire artists across various mediums.