Ceinture Collection

Parisian fashion, reign of Louis XVI, 1792. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Philibert-Louis
FLO4974713 Parisian fashion, reign of Louis XVI, 1792. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Philibert-Louis Debucourt from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes

Costume of an Armenian lady, 19th century. She wears a turban, a woven shawl, long jacket over a robe
FLO4656094 Costume of an Armenian lady, 19th century. She wears a turban, a woven shawl, long jacket over a robe, her long hair loose, and crochets wool

Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with flowers and feathers
FLO4656084 Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with flowers and feathers, wig, chain and pendant

Nabab, prince moghol (India) - Nabob or Moghul ruler, 17th century, after Niccolao Manucci - Handcoloured steel
FLO4686468 Nabab, prince moghol (India) - Nabob or Moghul ruler, 17th century, after Niccolao Manucci - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Foreign

Dimitri Mauromichalis (1809-1879), Greek military officer and patriot - Demetrius Mavromichalis, Greek Prince, 1819
FLO4686599 Dimitri Mauromichalis (1809-1879), Greek military officer and patriot - Demetrius Mavromichalis, Greek Prince, 1819, after L. Dupre

Duchess of Bavaria, after Josse Amman, 1500 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686438 Duchess of Bavaria, after Josse Amman, 1500 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern"

Grand Duchess of Venice, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from
FLO4686355 Grand Duchess of Venice, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient

Young woman and child of Venice, after Guiseppe Gatteri from Storia Veneta
FLO4686282 Young woman and child of Venice, after Guiseppe Gatteri from Storia Veneta, 1514 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes

Kazan Tatar Family (Tatarstan, Russia) - Tatar family from Kazan, the man in fur hat
FLO4724052 Kazan Tatar Family (Tatarstan, Russia) - Tatar family from Kazan, the man in fur hat and fur-lined coat firing a musket

Japanese soldier - Japanese soldier carrying a large musket, wearing a helmet, kimono, leggings, sandals
FLO4724384 Japanese soldier - Japanese soldier carrying a large musket, wearing a helmet, kimono, leggings, sandals, and sword - Handcoloured woodcut by Mop from " Moeurs

Man of the Karen tribe (Karene or Karyang) (Burma, Myanmar) - Man of the Karen (Karian)
FLO4723511 Man of the Karen tribe (Karene or Karyang) (Burma, Myanmar) - Man of the Karen (Karian) tribe of southern Burma - Handcoloured woodcut from " Mores

Resident of the islands Ryu Kyu (Okinawa, Japan) - Man of the Lou-Tchou Islands (RyukYu Islands or modern Okinawa)
FLO4723445 Resident of the islands Ryu Kyu (Okinawa, Japan) - Man of the Lou-Tchou Islands (RyukYu Islands or modern Okinawa) - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier from " Habits

Femme de Georgia - Georgian woman wearing headdress with veil, necklace of pearls
FLO4723914 Femme de Georgia - Georgian woman wearing headdress with veil, necklace of pearls, long dress with embroidered sash belt, holding a miniature book - Handcoloured woodcut by L

Noblewoman of Lorraine, wearing an eccentric high headdress of linen. Illustration from Cesare Vecellio's Habiti
FLO4705852 Noblewoman of Lorraine, wearing an eccentric high headdress of linen. Illustration from Cesare Vecellio's Habiti Antichi e moderni, Venice, 1590

German nobleman 1577 and a countess of Holland and Zeeland 1600. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4705570 German nobleman 1577 and a countess of Holland and Zeeland 1600. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Nobleman of Poland and a woman of Lithuania. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4704978 Nobleman of Poland and a woman of Lithuania. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Costume of a noble woman from a colour pen drawing by a German master with monogram DM, 1574
FLO4644279 Costume of a noble woman from a colour pen drawing by a German master with monogram DM, 1574. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's Costumes

Emperor Heliogabalus (Elagabalus) (Heliogabale or Elagabale, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, ca)
FLO4704183 Emperor Heliogabalus (Elagabalus) (Heliogabale or Elagabale, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, ca. 203-222) in robes of a Phoenician warrior or Syrian priest making an offering

Gaul warrior in full battledress, with lance, shield, sword and helmet, and a Belgian woman
FLO4704093 Gaul warrior in full battledress, with lance, shield, sword and helmet, and a Belgian woman. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Indian warrior with spear, sword, shield and helmet from a monument. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4704476 Indian warrior with spear, sword, shield and helmet from a monument. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Two daughters of the goddess Niobe in Greek undergarments (stolla) and cloaks (pallium)
FLO4703439 Two daughters of the goddess Niobe in Greek undergarments (stolla) and cloaks (pallium). Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Tools of the Canadian natives: clam shell 1, wampun 2, wampun bead 3, belt that hangs to mid-thigh 4, moccasin 5
FLO4621891 Tools of the Canadian natives: clam shell 1, wampun 2, wampun bead 3, belt that hangs to mid-thigh 4, moccasin 5, dish 6, and spear 7

Chinese clothes 1,2, belt ornament 3, and designs depicting the sun 5, moon 6, stars, dragon 8, etc
FLO4622243 Chinese clothes 1,2, belt ornament 3, and designs depicting the sun 5, moon 6, stars, dragon 8, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's

British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): Catini and Caledonian inhabitants (Scotland)
FLO4608209 British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): Catini and Caledonian inhabitants (Scotland) of the northern plains and forests of Great Britain

Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a frontlet headdress with blue embroidered top
FLO4594631 Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a frontlet headdress with blue embroidered top and gold-decorated wings, jeweled necklace

Woman of Rome in full attracts 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4705122 Woman of Rome in full attracts 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Persian woman and captive Gaul king. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4704132 Persian woman and captive Gaul king. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Mingrelien - Mingrelian man in hat, tunic over trousers, carrying sneakers full of grapes
FLO4723910 Mingrelien - Mingrelian man in hat, tunic over trousers, carrying sneakers full of grapes, wearing a tobacco pipe in his belt - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier from " Moeurs

Young girl from Madison Island (French Polynesia) - Young girl with headdress, necklace, shift and feather fan
FLO4724436 Young girl from Madison Island (French Polynesia) - Young girl with headdress, necklace, shift and feather fan, with tattoos on her arms and legs from Nuku Hiva island (Madison)

Young girl of the Chinese nobility - Chinese girl from the nobility in embroidered jacket over long skirts tied with
FLO4723369 Young girl of the Chinese nobility - Chinese girl from the nobility in embroidered jacket over long skirts tied with silk tassels and holding a rose

Missionary jesuite en Chine - Jesuit missionary in China - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier from " Moeurs
FLO4723320 Missionary jesuite en Chine - Jesuit missionary in China - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier from " Moeurs, Uses et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, Asie," by Auguste Wahlen

Surgical trusses from the 19th century: Dr. Hulme's palm truss, Mr. Salmon's patent, Mr. Whitford's, Mr
FLO4592945 Surgical trusses from the 19th century: Dr. Hulme's palm truss, Mr. Salmon's patent, Mr. Whitford's, Mr. Marron's for exomphalos, and Mr. Eagle's

A saddle manufacturer - A saddler in leather apron making a saddle in his workshop
FLO4577851 A saddle manufacturer - A saddler in leather apron making a saddle in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.;

Swiss burger woman from the mid 16th century, holding a chalice. From a coloured pen and ink drawing
FLO4644196 Swiss burger woman from the mid 16th century, holding a chalice. From a coloured pen and ink drawing, probably for a stainless-glass coat of arms

Statue of a wounded fighter called the Dying Gladiator or the Dying Gaul with neck torc, from the Villa Ludovisi
FLO4997176 Statue of a wounded fighter called the Dying Gladiator or the Dying Gaul with neck torc, from the Villa Ludovisi. Copperplate engraving by G

Armed Muscovite on football, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4706580 Armed Muscovite on football, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Woman of Naples with a feather fan attached by a gold chain to her belt, 16th century
FLO4705333 Woman of Naples with a feather fan attached by a gold chain to her belt, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Creon, King of Corinth, in Greek regal costume with diadem. King Agamemnon in chamys with sceptre and parazonium
FLO4703753 Creon, King of Corinth, in Greek regal costume with diadem. King Agamemnon in chamys with sceptre and parazonium (dagger)

A knight of the Montford family, 1286. He wears a chainmail hauberk with armorial surcoat, sword in scabbard on belt
FLO4678329 A knight of the Montford family, 1286. He wears a chainmail hauberk with armorial surcoat, sword in scabbard on belt, and carries a mace and shield with coat of arms

Native of North America, after Cartias, National Library, 1780. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet
FLO4686542 Native of North America, after Cartias, National Library, 1780. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Spanish bullfighter or Toreador, 18th century, after Rodriguez. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet
FLO4686539 Spanish bullfighter or Toreador, 18th century, after Rodriguez. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens

Sultan Soliman III (Souleyman) (?) - Sultan Suleiman III, after a painting by Raynal
FLO4686488 Sultan Soliman III (Souleyman) (?) - Sultan Suleiman III, after a painting by Raynal, 17th century - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' "

Woman of Cleves in festival habit, Prussia, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte
FLO4686388 Woman of Cleves in festival habit, Prussia, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Fashion

A knight of the Blanchfront Family, 1397. He wears a suit of armour with a visored bassinet, silk camail
FLO4678217 A knight of the Blanchfront Family, 1397. He wears a suit of armour with a visored bassinet, silk camail, ornamented mamillieres, round cuffed gauntlets, hauberk

Woman and child of the San people (Bushman), South Africa, 19th century, in fur cloak and dress
FLO4688382 Woman and child of the San people (Bushman), South Africa, 19th century, in fur cloak and dress, smoking a tobacco pipe. Handcoloured lithograph by J

Eleanor of Austria or Castile (1498-1558), second wife to Francois I, 1530
FLO4685910 Eleanor of Austria or Castile (1498-1558), second wife to Francois I, 1530. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et

Saint Clothilde, wife of Clovis I, 493. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet from a contemporary monument
FLO4685810 Saint Clothilde, wife of Clovis I, 493. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet from a contemporary monument from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes

Mohammed Ibrahim, General of the King of Golconda or Golconda (India) - Mohammed Ibrahim
FLO4686472 Mohammed Ibrahim, General of the King of Golconda or Golconda (India) - Mohammed Ibrahim, General of the King of Golconda, 17th century

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"Ceinture: A Symbol of Mystery, Power, and Tragedy" Step into the world of art and history with the captivating concept of "ceinture. " From intriguing paintings to lithographs depicting murder mysteries and royal figures, this term holds a multitude of meanings. In "The Cheat with the Ace of Clubs, " an oil painting from 1630-34, we witness deceit unfolding through a game. The ceinture becomes a metaphorical thread connecting the players' fates. A murder on a Ceinture railway train in Paris is vividly portrayed in a color lithograph. This chilling image raises questions about what secrets lie hidden within those who travel along this path. Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, is immortalized in hand-colored lithography after his miniature portrait. His powerful presence is accentuated by his ceinture as he navigates political intrigue during the 15th century. Another murder takes place inside a railway carriage in another color lithograph. The ceinture serves as evidence linking suspects to their crimes—a silent witness amidst chaos. A soldier's portrait taken at Septfontaines Abbey captures strength and resilience. His uniform adorned with medals contrasts against his simple leather ceinture—an emblematic reminder of duty and honor. General Jean Andoche Junot's full-length portrait showcases him wearing an ornate ceinture that symbolizes both military prowess and personal style—a testament to his influential role during Napoleon's era. An engraving from Le Vocabulaire Illustre highlights different translations for "ceinture": girdle or gurtel—words that evoke images of femininity, restraint, or protection depending on cultural context. In "Juno borrowing the Girdle of Venus, " we delve into mythology where celestial beings wear magical ceintures imbued with enchantment—a representation of desire and seduction intertwined.