The Netherlands Costumes

From the Dutch Golden Age to Saint Laurent: four centuries of costume from the unrivaled collection of the RijksmuseumThis richly illustrated book presents 80 exceptional garments from the Rijksmuseum’s substantial costume collection, the oldest in the Netherlands. From the clothes of the Frisian branch of the Orange dynasty in the Dutch Golden Age, through dresses of colorful French silk and glittering velvet men’s suits from the 18th century to the classic empire of the fin de siècle to 2... [Read More]

.......SALE, SALE, SALE!!! Until December 22nd. In Time for Christmas! ........ Was $40, now only $29!.... Mid 1800s Hand-Water-colored Costume plate, published in the Netherlands. The copy under the figure of the dark man (black man) holding a bow and arrow is: "INDOORLING VAN WANIKORO" ----- Double matted with interior mat being folded so one side is the cut-out and the other side is where the print is archive-mounted at the top two corners to hang freely. --- Some darker age spots appear at t... [Read More]

Weber was at the forefront of the rise of German Romantic opera and sought to dethrone Rossini from his position as the leading operatic composer in Europe. In his breakthrough and most popular opera Der Freischütz (The Marksman) composed in 1821, he succeeded in his aim of establishing a truly German form. Turning to the folklore and folk songs of his native land he took a story of a marksman who makes a pact with the Devil, vesting it with powerful intensity not least in the famous Wolfs Glen... [Read More]

In Guy Joosten's ingenious production of Bellini's masterpiece, Norma is about more than just beautiful singing. It becomes a layered, timeless drama in which Norma is the archetypal successful woman struggling to retain her dominant but vulnerable position. Hasmik Papian's lyrical and intense interpretation of the title role accentuates the striking similarity between a Druid high priestess and a modern opera diva. Conductor Julian Reynolds guides the brilliant cast, choir and Netherlands Cham... [Read More]

Hungry for new knitting techniques? Try knitting brioche! Knitting Brioche is the first and only knitting book devoted exclusively to brioche stitch, a knitting technique that creates a double-sided fabric. This complete guide will take you from your first brioche stitches to your first (or hundredth) project, and even to designing with brioche stitch, if you desire. Whether you're new to brioche knitting or experienced at "brioching," author Nancy Marchant provides the information and inspirati... [Read More]

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A comprehensive study of dress in Northern Europe from the early fourteenth century to the beginning of the Renaissance, Illuminating Fashion is the first thorough study of the history of fashion in this period based solely on firmly dated or datable works of art. It draws on illuminated manuscripts, early printed books, tapestries, paintings, and sculpture from museums and libraries around the world.“Symbolism and metaphors are buried in the art of fashion,” says Roger Wieck, the editor of I... [Read More]