Beauty was an asset, a weapon, and a curse for the ladies of the Restoration court.
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Strawberry Hill, LondonHorace Walpole, the inventor of modern gothic, returns to haunt the spooky house he built in a revealing exhibition of masterpieces and grim curiosities
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While I’m finishing up accessories for my Napoleonic project, let’s talk about the 17th century! I’m interested in 1660s and 1670s baroque fashion, which broadly speaking consists…
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Anne Conway by Samuel van Hoogstraten, 17th Century
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This is my last batch of 17th century pictures. I hope you'll enjoy them! I like the "buttons" that alternate down the front. A very long-haired lady- don't you think it looks like the clasp on the shoulder also pins the hair to it? If you enlarge you can see that the bodice actually have seams, even if it looks smooth at first. I don't think these sleeves reflect the current fashion, but it's pretty nevertheless. I'm not sure that I like this gown, but I think it's a nice contrast with the…
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Peascod belly- they increased the amount of padding in the front of the of the doublet. The peascord, resembles a peacock.
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A 17th-century painting showing a Black woman with her White companion has been placed under a temporary export bar to reduce the risk of the artwork leaving the United Kingdom.
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