G.D. Falksen's Blog, page 1332
April 25, 2012
Profile of Adam Smith.
Profile of Adam Smith.
Just a heads up I will be appearing as a guest at this years ...
Just a heads up I will be appearing as a guest at this years World Steam Expo.
You can get tickets here
Noblewoman’s Dress, by Samoseli Pirveli.
Noblewoman’s Dress, by Samoseli Pirveli.
April 24, 2012
General Antoine Eugène Alfred Chanzy, from a print dated...
General Antoine Eugène Alfred Chanzy, from a print dated 1892.
Chanzy was a general in the Army of the Loire during the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) and was noted for excellent command and service. After the war, he was appointed Governor of Algeria (1873). In 1879, he was nominated for the presidency of the French Republic.
Sophio.
Abkhazian Dress, by Samoseli Pirveli.
Sophio.
Abkhazian Dress, by Samoseli Pirveli.
Sent in via a fan.
Sent in via a fan.
April 12, 2012
Wine and Ivory Jacket
Jacket made of heavy wool in wine and...
Wine and Ivory Jacket
Jacket made of heavy wool in wine and cream. Tight fitting, hip-length jacket with stand-up collar. Front attached vest is ornately trimmed with maroon machine embroidery. The same trim is found on the shoulder, bottom of sleeve and on the back. Skirt of the jacket is shaped to fit over a bustle. c. 1890s.
