Period Costume Collection (#8)

Mirabeau, french revolutionary
Comte de " Mirabeau" (1749-1791)engraved by H.B.Hall, published in the History of France, in 1858

Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States
Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 - April 15, 1865), 16th President of the United States

Thomas Howard (XXXL)
Thomas Howard, Earl of Suffolk (OB 1626)

John Adams 2nd President of the United States
" Portrait of John Adams ( 1735-1826), 2nd President of the United States, engraved and published in the Story a Great Nation by John Gilmary Shea

Martin Van Buren, 8th President of USA
Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) was the Eighth President of United States (1836-1840).Engraved and published in the Story a Great Nation by John Gilmary Shea

Surrender of Joseph Eggleston Johnston to General Sherman
Surrender of General Johnson to General Sherman

Sir Nicholas Bacon ( 1510-1579)

Between love and riches
" Between love and riches.From the original of Bouguereau (1869), engraved by Goupil &Co (1872) and publishedby Gebbie and Barrie in 1882.Restored by Pictore.Very high resolution (XXXL"

Earl of Sandwich
" Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich (1625-1672)engraved by J.Cochran from the original of Sir Peter Lely in the collection of the Countess of SandwichPublished by John Tallis & Company (1882)

Ice Skating, 19th Century
Ice skating in 1859

Charles Force Deems
Portrait of Charles Force Deems ( 1820-1893)

Alexandre Dumas at home
Portrait of Alexandre Dumas (fils -french pronunciation) at Home, edited and published in the illustrated sporting and dramatic news, november 17, 1888

Sir Philip Sidney
" Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586)Engraved by H.Robinson from the original of Sir Antoine More in the collection of the Duke of Bedford

Gentleman walking very quickly
Gentleman walking quickly with his cane and top hat

Duke of Norfolk
Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk ( 1538-1572)

King Henry VIII of England by Hans Holbein
Vintage portrait of King Henry VIII ( 1491-1547)

Sir Nicholas Carew (XXXL)
Sir Nicholas Carew (1496-1539)

Sir Francis Walsingham
Portrait of Sir Francis Walsingham ( 1530-1590), Spymaster of Queen Elizabeth I

General George Gordon Meade
Portrait of General George Gordon Meade ( 1815-1872)

Charles V
Vintage portrait of Charles VEngraved by Bromley from the original by Boizet (Around 1780)Digital restoration.Kings of France :FranAois 1er:

Young 18 th century couple flirting
Young couple 18 th century.No signature and no copyright.engraved around 1780.Now in the public domain.AdobeRGB.Highest resolution available(xxxl)

Zachary Taylor, 12th President of United States
Zachary Taylor ( 1784-1850) was the twelfth President of United States.Engraved and published in the Story a Great Nation by John Gilmary Shea

Anne Hyde
" Anne Hyde Duchess of York ( 1638-1671)Engraved by P.Lightfoot from the original of sir Lely in the collection of the Earl of Clarendon

Frances Howard
" Frances Howard, Duchess of Richmond (1578-1639)engraved by P. Lightfoot from the original of Vandyke in the collection of the Marquis of Bath

William III
" Portrait of William III (1650 aa 1702) king of England, Scotland, Ireland, and also known as William III of Orange.Engraving from 1850s from a painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723)

King Stephen
" Stephen king of England.Engraved an d published by J&F Tallis in 1881Digital restoration by Pictore.Stephen (1092aa1154), He was King of England from 1135 to his death"

John Baron, english physician
Portrait of John Baron (1786 -1851) english physician Engraved by W Holl after H Room From the book The National Portrait Gallery Volume III published circa 1820

Sir Williams Jones (XXXL)
" Sir Williams Jones (1746-1794)From the original of sir Joshua Reynolds, in the collection of the Earl Spencer, engraved by J.Cochran (1821-1865)

Voltaire, French Writer And Philosopher
Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire (1694 - 1778)

Queen Anne of Great Britain
Queen Anne 1665-1714

George II King of Great Britain
" Portrait of George II (1683-1760)Engraved by P.Tanje From the original Painting by J. Faber.Edited by Tallis in 1859

Lady Georgiana Agar-Ellis
" Lady Georgiana Agar-Ellis (nAe Howard), Baroness Dover, 1804-1860. was the Wife of George Agar-Ellis. Engraved by H.Robinson

Jules Favre
" Jules Favre (1809-1880)engraved from a photograph and published by William Mackenzie and Co in 1880.Restored by Pictore.Very high resolution available (XXXL)

Richard Wellesley
Portrait of Richard Wellesley (1760-1842), 1st Marquis Wellesley, Governor General of india

King Charles the first (1600-1649)

Gentleman, 19th Century
Portrait of Gentleman

The Light of home, 19th century
" The light of the home in 1860.Engraved, edited and published for le Ladys Book, January 1860. Digital restoration by Pictore"

Charles Pratt, sepia toned (XXXL)
" Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden (1714 aa 1794) was an English lawyer, judge and Whig politicianFrom the original by Dance, in the collection of the marquis Camden

Hernando Cortez, spanish Conquistador
Engraving Portrait of Cortez (1485-1547)

Andrew Jackson, Daniel Webster and Henry Clay, American Politicians
Portraits of Andrew Jackson, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, on steel for the Eclectic by John Sartain and published by Eclectic Magazine (April 1859)

Richard the Lionheart (XXXL)
Vintage portrait of Richard I the lionheart ( 1157-1199) engraved and published par London Virtue &Cie in 1882.Digital restoration by Pictore ( Sepia toned )Richard coeur de Lion

Maximilien Robespierre (Sepia toned)
Maximilien Robespierre 1758-1794 Jacobin leader during French Revolution Engraved by W H Mote from the book Historical Sketches of Statesmen published London 1843

Rachael Wriothesley (XXXL)
Rachael Wriothesley, Lady Russel (1636-1723)

Moliere and Louis XIV
" Moliere breakfasting with louis XIV at Versailles.From the original painting of Jean LAon Gerome and engraved by Goupil and Co

Anne Cliford
" Lady Anne Cliford, Countess of Dorset, Pembroke, and Montgomery, 14th Baroness de Clifford (30 January 1590 aa 22 March 1676)

Anne Carr
" Anne carr, Countess of Bedford (1615-1684)Engraved by J.Cochran (1821-1865) from the original (1638) of Vandyke ( 1599-1641)in the collection of the Earl of Egremont

Robert E. Lee surrender to Grant
Lee surrender to Grant at Appomattox, 1865

James K. Polk, 11th President of USA
Portrait of James Knox Polk ( 1795-1849) was the eleventh President of united States of America.Engraved and published in the Story a Great Nation by John Gilmary Shea

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Fascinating World of Period Costume" Step into the past with a mesmerizing fresco depicting three Minoan women in Knossos, transporting you to ancient Greece. Marvel at an intricate illustration showcasing the majestic Greek gods, their power and influence immortalized on paper. Discover the indomitable spirit of Rosa Luxemburg (1871 - 1919), a revolutionary figure whose period costume symbolizes her fight for equality and justice. Admire St. Nicholasa Church in Ghent, Belgium Circa 1887, where time seems frozen within its walls, capturing the essence of an era long gone. Immerse yourself in history as Francisco Pizarro stands next to Inca Emperor Atahualpa amidst a room full of gold—an illustration that encapsulates both conquest and cultural exchange. Witness Florence Nightingale's selfless dedication as she walks with her lamp among injured soldiers, embodying compassion during times of war. Travel back to ancient Pompeii through a captivating portrait of baker Terentius Neo and his wife donning formal clothes—a glimpse into their lives frozen by volcanic ash. Experience France's culinary culture with "Ricotta-Eaters, " an enchanting depiction from Lyon that captures everyday life centuries ago. Witness devotion unfold before your eyes as God Asclepius is accompanied by his children in front of devoted worshippers—a votive marble relief that speaks volumes about faith and spirituality. Feel the intensity of Suleiman The Magnificent during the Battle of Mohacs—an awe-inspiring illustration portraying one man's quest for power and glory. Embark on Christopher Columbus' historic voyage as he arrives on an island with royal banners flying high—his encounter forever changing world history. Lastly, witness Aztec King Moctezuma exchanging gifts with Cortes—a pivotal moment marking cultural collision between two worlds. Period costumes hold stories untold.