Polish Nobility Costumes

CONTENTS: Movable Property of Poznan Townspeople, 18th c.: Study of the Structure of Domestic Equipment/ Domestic Equipment in 18th c. Middle-Class Households, Poznan/Warsaw [Areas of Housekeeping; Vessels; Food Preparation; Table Setting; Domestic Food Processing; Storage; Household Hygiene; Farming/Animal Husbandry]/ Metal Articles in Urban Households, 18th c. [Physical/Chemical Properties ; Metal Elements/Parts in Building Construction: -Gates/Doors -Windows, Transoms, Grilles, Railings/Balco... [Read More]

An illustrated bilingual (Polish & English) catalogue. Contents: Collection of Eastern Sashes in the National Museum in Cracow; Present State of Research; The Origin of Silk Sashes; Eastern Sashes in Poland; Persian and Indian Sashes; Turkish and Armenian Sashes; Russian Sashes; Notes; Bibliography; Catalogue (Persian Sashes, cat. no 1-11; Indian Sashes, cat. no 12-15; Turkish and Armenian Sashes, cat. no 16-33; Russian Sashes, cat. no 34-51) -- As early as the 15th century, silk sashes were use... [Read More]

This beautiful hand forged sword is made by the master smiths at Windlass Steelcrafts. It features a lightning quick rapier blade made of 1065 high carbon steel tempered to a tough spring. The full tang is surrounded by an ornate hilt of blackened steel. The comfortable grip is wood covered in black leather. The rope motif on the parts hearkens back to the days of rigging, marauding ships and adventure. Includes matching scabbard with skull and crossbones motif on the metal foot. Perfect for a c... [Read More]