by Virginia Huntington Robie Purchase Virginia Huntington Robie was born on October 18, 1868 in Salmon Falls, New Hampshire. She enjoyed the immense benefits of education throughout her childhood, and she went on to attend the School of Decorative Design at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and later the Art Institute in Chicago. Her… Continue reading Historic Styles in Furniture
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The History of Fashion in France: or, The Dress of Women From the Gallo-Roman Period to the Present Time
by M. Augustin Challelmel Translated by Mrs. Cashel Hoey and Mr. John Lillie Purchase through Amazon Born in Paris, Jean Baptiste Marie Augustin Challamel (1818-1894) was a historian who wrote extensively about various aspects of the social history of France. He wrote a great deal, and his works were well-received. Some of his titles included… Continue reading The History of Fashion in France: or, The Dress of Women From the Gallo-Roman Period to the Present Time
The History of Men’s Raiment
by The Edson Lewis Company Purchase through Amazon Strouse & Brothers, originating out of Baltimore, published this unique tract on the history of men’s fashion in the European world. The work begins with a very brief history of fashion, and then links the Strouse & Brothers firm to that history of high quality fashion. It… Continue reading The History of Men’s Raiment
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