Capote Collection

TRUMAN CAPOTE (1924-1984). American writer. Photographed c1966

CUBA/CIVIL WAR 1931
Capote directs the fight against President Machado by telephone from New York. Ex-President Menocal (hand in pocket) is seen with ruling faction of Pinar del Rio. Date: 1931

Merveilleuse playing a guitar, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986561 Merveilleuse playing a guitar, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Merveilleuse playing a guitar, 1800)

Woman in white dress with black velvet trim, red waistcoat, blue fur sash, white hat ornamented with flowers. Handcoloured lithograph by E

Woman in hazelnut-colour dress, fichu-chemise and blue hat
Woman in hazelnut-colour dress, fichu-chemise, blue hat and long straw-colour gloves. Handcoloured lithograph by A. Paul Lacourriere after an illustration by Francois-Claudius Compte-Calix from Les

The problem with Capote bonnets: two womens deep-brimmed bonnets collide as they greet each other, while fashionable men watch

Fashionable couple running in the rain. The gallant Mr de Boissec gives his coat and top hat to his lady, and carries her hat in his kerchief and her dog under his arm

Womens fashion 1833
Latest fashion for women. Date: 1833

Sketches at Eupatoria (engraving)
1601915 Sketches at Eupatoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Eupatoria. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 January 1855)

Fashionable woman in a capote hood at Cafe Frascati, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986458 Fashionable woman in a capote hood at Cafe Frascati, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info)

Fashionable hairstyle and hat, Paris, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986533 Fashionable hairstyle and hat, Paris, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable hairstyle and hat, Paris, 1800)

Fashionable woman looking at a locket, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986619 Fashionable woman looking at a locket, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman looking at a miniature portrait in a locket)

Wooded Landscape Mountainous landscape right horsemen
Wooded Landscape, Wooded Landscape. Mountainous landscape with on the right horsemen on a path through a forest, on the left hunters resting by a fence above the houses of a village

Mrs. Lushington Mary Lushington Signed and dated, center right: M [monogram]
Mrs. Lushington Mary Lushington Signed and dated, center right: " M [monogram] 1774", John Hamilton Mortimer, 1740-1779, British

Second Class - The Parting. Thus part we rich in sorrow, parting poor
Second Class - The Parting. " Thus part we rich in sorrow, parting poor." Third Class - The Parting, Railway journey, travel by train, Signed and dated in red paint

TRUMAN CAPOTE (1924-1984). American writer. Photograph by Phyllis Cerf, 1959

Fashions for February, 1844
Engraving of two women modelling The Illustrated London News idea of Fashion for February 1844. The full caption reads as follows: No.1

LA Mode June 1833
Note the fashionable Capote bonnets. The gowns are both of mousselaine - one printed with a motif the other striped. Both wear pelerines: one has a scalloped & embroidered edge

Renault Petite Capote
Two ladies drive to the beach in their Renault 40cv petite capote

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"Truman Capote: A Literary Icon Immortalized in Time" Step back into the captivating world of Truman Capote, an American writer whose brilliance continues to inspire generations. This timeless photograph taken circa 1966 captures the essence of a man who left an indelible mark on literature. But before we delve into Capote's literary genius, let us journey through time. In 1931, amidst Cuba's civil war, young Truman was just beginning to shape his creative spirit. Little did he know that his words would one day resonate with millions across the globe. As we explore further, we encounter Merveilleuse strumming a guitar in an enchanting handcoloured copperplate engraving from 1800. The elegance and grace depicted here mirror the sophistication found within Capote's prose. Dressed in white with black velvet trim or donning hazelnut-colored attire with a fichu-chemise and blue hat, women throughout history have embraced fashion trends reminiscent of capotes – stylish hoods that exude both charm and mystery. Yet even amidst such beauty lies complexity. "The problem with Capote bonnets, " as some may say, is that they can never truly capture the depth of this literary luminary's soul. His works transcend mere fashion; they delve into human emotions and societal complexities like no other. Just as fashionable couples run through rain-soaked streets seeking shelter from storms, so too did Truman navigate life's tempestuous waters. And it is within these struggles that he found inspiration for his masterpieces – tales woven intricately like sketches at Eupatoria engraved upon our hearts forevermore. Imagine yourself transported to Café Frascati in 1798 Paris – where a fashionable woman adorns herself with a capote hood while savoring her coffee. Such scenes evoke not only admiration for style but also admiration for those who dare to be different – much like Capote himself.