Which is your favourite style? All of these tiaras were created by @Cartier and can be seen in the incredible Cartier exhibition at @V&A Museum #tiaras #cartier #history #fashionhistory #tiara
These are just a handful of the famous courtesans from Britain and France who were active in the 19th century. A distinguishing characteristic of a courtesan was the amount of money she made, and there was an expectation that she should display her money through lavish purchases and patronage of the arts. (I’ve converted the currencies from Francs to GBP and adjusted for inflation) #history #historyfacts #19thcentury #victorianera #corapearl #catherinewalters
Did you know that photoshop existed in the 19th century? Okay, so it wasn’t really photoshop, but the retouching process was used on almost every photo from a commercial studio! This is why you’ll rarely see wrinkles or spots in old pictures, and why all women seem to have small, sharp waists! #history #historyfacts #arthistory #victorianera #victorianhistory #queenvictoria #highqualitycontent
Did you know that most tiaras can shapeshift? When taken off their frames, most tiaras can transform into other pieces of jewellery. Here are just a few examples! #history #fashionhistory #tiara #historicjewelry #royalfashion #historytok #historyfacts #DidYouKnow
Lady Sarah Lennox, the Queen who nearly was! 👑 #DidYouKnow #history #hostorytok #historyfacts #queencharlotte #kinggeorge #sarahlennox #creatorsearchinsights
Did you know that hair dye was popular in the 19th century? #fashionhistory #history #historytok #victorians #19thcenturyfashion #19thcentury #victorianhistory
Let’s look at some of the surviving jewels of the infamous courtesan La Paiva… 💎 #lapaiva #19thcentury #19thcenturyfashion #tiara #history #historytok #victorianera
Have you ever seen a steel tiara before? This blackened steel tiara made by Cartier in the early 20th century is on display at the Cartier exhibition at the V&A in London. #tiaras #historicaljewelry #royaltiara #cartier #history #historyfacts #fashionhistory #historytok #highqualitycontent
La Paiva 📍Hotel de la Paiva, Paris Agnes Willoughby 📍Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk Cora Pearl 📍6 Rue Auguste Vacquerie, Paris Catherine Cox 📍Dunham Massey, Cheshire Catherine Walters 📍15 South Street, Mayfair Mabel Grey 📍31 Frederick Street, Clerkenwell Laura Bell 📍Wilton Crescent, Belgravia #courtesans #history #historyfacts #corapearl #catherinewalters #laurabell #lapaiva
Why was makeup taboo in the 19th century, and how did Cora Pearl change that? #history #victorianmakeup #corapearl #victorianera #victorianfashion #historytok
Propaganda I’m not falling for as a 19th century historian: - Corsets were oppressive and killed women - The Victorians thought that ankles were scandalous - Most women didn’t work before the 20th century - A sour skittle could kill a Victorian child - The Victorians were boring! #victorianera #history #historytok #19thcentury
Jeanne Duval was a French courtesan and actress in the 19th century — but why has she been covered up in this painting? #courtesans #arthistory #history #historyfacts #19thcentury #19thcenturyfashion #highqualitycontent #historytok
Selika Lesevski was a famous dressage rider in 19th century Paris, but what makes her name so interesting? #metgala #DidYouKnow #history #historytok #historyfacts #victorianera #victorianfashion #blackhistory #selikalazevski
Frances Abington shot to fame as an actress in the 18th century, but soon made an additional income by offering styling advice! 👗 #history #fashionhistory #historyfacts #historicaldress #francesabington #18thcentury #highqualitycontent #18thcenturydress