Period Costume Collection

Fresco Three Minoan Women Knossos
Minoan Fresco of the Ladies in Blue depicts the women in the open blouse that was typical in the later Minoan Culture. The fresco fragments were discovered during the excavation of a Minoan site in

Illustration of Greek gods

St. Nicholasa Church in Ghent, Belgium Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of St. Nicholasa Church in Ghent, Belgium Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Rosa Luxemburg (1871 - 1919) Polish - born German revolutionary and political agitator, addressing a meeting after the Second International Social Democrativ Congress, Stuttgart, 1907

Illustration of Francisco Pizarro standing next to Inca Emperor Atahualpa in room full of gold

Black and white illustration of Florence Nightingale walking with lamp near beds of injured Soldiers

France, Lyon, Ricotta-Eaters
Vincenzo Campi (1536-1591), The Ricotta-Eaters

Portrait of baker Terentius Neo and his wife in formal clothes from Italy, Campania, Pompeii, 55-79 A. D
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Portrait of baker Terentius Neo and his wife in formal clothes, 55-79 A.D. painting on plaster, 65x58 cm. From Pompei

God Asclepius accompanied by his children before a family of devotees, votive marble relief
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. God Asclepius accompanied by his children before a family of devotees. Votive marble relief

Petty Officers and Seamen of the Royal Navy, 1891
Vintage colour engraving of Petty Officers and Seamen of the British Royal Navy, dressed in various styles of military uniform. The Graphic, 1891

Illustration of Suleiman The Magnificent during Battle of Mohacs

Illustration of Christopher Columbus with boats Santa Maria, Pinta and Nina arriving on island with royal banner and cross

Illustration of Aztec King Moctezuma exchanging gifts with Cortes

Illustration of Aztec game of Tlachtli on tlachco court

Illustration of Ancient Egyptian god of the dead Anubis holding symbol of Anhk

Queen Anne of Cleves
Vintage coloured engraving from 1875 showing the costume of Queen Anne of Cleves the wife of King Henry VIII of England [b]View More:[/b] [url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php

The Last Supper
Antique illustration of The Last Supper Engraving

Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, husband and Prince Consort of Queen Victoria (26 August 1819 - 14 December 1861). From " Albert The Good; Scenes in the Life of The Prince Consort"

Antique illustration of man with abacus

Ancient Egypt warrior army
Illustration of a Ancient Egypt warrior army

Illustration of English and Welsh archers using cross bows against attacking French army during Hundred Years War

Italy, Portrait of Gioacchino Rossini
Marie-FranA

Victorian satirical cartoon - The modern damsel
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon. The modern damsel

Freiburg Minster Cathedral in Breisgau, Germany Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Freiburg Minster Cathedral in Breisgau, Germany Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Illustration of Isaac Newton watching apple falling from tree

Illustration of Captain Cook arriving in Hawaiian islanders with canoes greeting Captain Cook

Illustration of Axzecs welcome conquistadors as Moctezuma walks beneath canopy to greet the Spaniards at Tenochtitlan

Illustration of Aztecs attacking the Spaniards at palace of Moctezuma

Ida Bell Wells-Barnett, Leader in civil rights

Austria, Vienna, Composer Franz Peter Schubert Plays Piano for his Friends in Vienna, lithograph
Austria - 19th century. Composer Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828) plays piano for his friends in Vienna. Lithography

Austria, Vienna, Portrait of Infanta Margarita Theresa (1651-1673) at Age 8, 1659
Diego Velazquez (1599-1660), Portrait of Infanta Margarita Theresa (1651-1673) at Age 8, 1659

Vanity Fair Print - Thomas Erskine May 1st Baron Farnborough
Victorian caricature of Thomas Erskine May, 1st Baron Farnborough. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini). Vanity Fair 1871

France, Paris, Caricature of composer Hector Berlioz (1803 - 1869)
Hector Berlioz (Cote-Saint-Andre, 1803 - Paris, 1869), French composer. Caricature by Etienne Carjat

Italy, Bologna, Portrait of Italian opera composer Vincenzo Bellini
Giuseppe Tivoli (19th century), Portrait of Vincenzo Bellini (Catania, 1801 - Puteaux, 1835), Italian opera composer, 1887

Austria, Vienna, , Portrait of the Ferrara Court Jester Gonella, 1442
Jean Fouquet (1420-1481), Portrait of the Ferrara Court Jester Gonella, ca. 1442

View of Liege, Belgium Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of View of Liege, Belgium Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives. Copyright has expired on this artwork

Austria, Vienna, Portrait of Austrian composer Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828), waterlcolor
Portrait of Austrian composer Franz Peter Schubert (Vienna, 1797 - 1828), 1825. Detail

Austria, Vienna, Judith
Francesco Solimena (1657-1747), Judith

Illustration in black and white of the Last Supper
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Elton John arriving at his 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Canterbury Tales - The Friar
The Friar, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Prioress
The Prioress, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Merchant
The Merchant, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Summoner
The Summoner - who appears to be delivering a summons from an ecclesiastical court - a character in " The Canterbury Tales"

Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer as a pilgrim on horseback
Geoffrey Chaucer depicted as a pilgrim on horseback. He was the writer of " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written at the end of the 14th century

The angel appears to Joshua
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Pa. German Band Box, c. 1937. Creator: Frances Lichten
Pa. German Band Box, c. 1937

Illustration of Pocahontas being held on a boat
17th century, american culture, anxiety, caucasian appearance, colonisation, day, deck, explorer, fear, five people, history, holding, journey, mid adult, mid adult men, multi-ethnic group

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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.