The Tudors Costumes Exhibition

The captivating story of Tudor dress, its construction and symbolism, and the people who made and wore it The Tudor monarchs and their courtiers are some of the best-known figures in history. They continue, even today, to spark our curiosity and imagination. Their enduring popularity is no doubt partly due to the iconic portraits in which they are depicted in magnificent style, in farthingales and ruffs, furs and jewels, codpieces and cloaks, and vast expanses of velvet and silk. Far from being ... [Read More]

Luxurious, beautiful, and portable, tapestry was the pre-eminent art form of the Tudor court. Henry VIII amassed an unrivaled collection over the course of his reign, and the author weaves the history of this magnificent collection into the life of its owner with an engaging narrative style. Now largely dispersed or destroyed, Henry’s extensive inventory is here reassembled and reveals how, through tapestry, Henry identified himself with historic, religious, and mythological figures, putting E... [Read More]

This magnificent book encompasses the full scope of Cindy Sherman’s career, with a special focus on the cinematic quality of her oeuvre. Known for slipping seamlessly behind the rotating masks of fairy tale characters, centerfold models, historical figures, and clowns, Cindy Sherman tackles popular tropes in her photographs and brilliantly dismantles the stereotypes surrounding the roles she embodies. Featuring illustrations that draw from the Broad collection, the world’s largest collection... [Read More]

Excerpt from Exhibition of the Royal House of Tudor: Under the Patronage of Her Majesty the QueenLife-size, full length, kneeling to left, under gold cloth of state, bearing Tudor arms, black gown, white diamond-shaped hood with gorget, hands clasped in prayer before her open book on prie-dieu, covered with cloth of gold; in background, stained glass window, on which the Tudor arms are repeated. Panel 71 x 45 in.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and class... [Read More]

Robe, papal poncho, hat (miter)

Please select your size according to the follow chart Male Small: height 163-167cm, chest 90-92cm, waist 78-80cm, hip 91-93cm Medium: height 168-172cm, chest 93-95cm, waist 81-83cm, hip 94-96cm Large: height 173-177cm , chest 96-98cm, waist 84-86cm, hip 97-99cm X-Large: height 178-182cm, chest 99-101cm, waist 87-89cm, hip 100-102cm XX-Large:height 183-187cm, chest 102-104cm, waist 90-92cm, hip 103-105cmXXX-Large:height 188-192cm, chest 105-107cm, waist 93-95cm, hip 106-108cm Female Small: heig... [Read More]

The gift costume includes red and gold present tunic with name tag. For more than 30 years, Forum Novelties has been a leader in the costume industry, as well as the joke, trick, magic, and novelty gift item business. Forum offers over 8,000 items to choose from, ranging from baby costumes, to adult and plus-size costumes, to pet costumes. Look to Forum Novelties for all of your Halloween, luau, Christmas, mardi gras, and St. Patrick's day supplies. From funny to frightening, forum has it all... [Read More]

Please select your size according to the follow chart Male Small: height 163-167cm, chest 90-92cm, waist 78-80cm, hip 91-93cm Medium: height 168-172cm, chest 93-95cm, waist 81-83cm, hip 94-96cm Large: height 173-177cm , chest 96-98cm, waist 84-86cm, hip 97-99cm X-Large: height 178-182cm, chest 99-101cm, waist 87-89cm, hip 100-102cm XX-Large:height 183-187cm, chest 102-104cm, waist 90-92cm, hip 103-105cmXXX-Large:height 188-192cm, chest 105-107cm, waist 93-95cm, hip 106-108cm Female Small: heig... [Read More]