The Assemblies’ dresses in the Georgian England

20 November, 2014
The title of the show says everything: “Georgian, Dresses for polite society”. Although “polite” is not the term I’d use, to be honest… I’d (...)

Marie Curie: Shining in a world for men

18 November, 2014
She was born in Poland within a very humble family. However it was France the country that crossed her way to make her have a life worth being study, not (...)

Mary Dayton Richards; A bride from the end of the 19th century

13 November, 2014
Mary Dayton Richards (1842-1921) and Milton Brayton Graff (1840-1877) were married in 1869 in Manhattan. By that time, the wedding gowns were long and (...)

With “S” for “Sortija” (Ring)

11 November, 2014
A ring is hoop thick or thin that is used as an accessory to decorate fingers. The original name is anellus, coming from Latin. We have proof that many (...)

A vintage wool factory

6 November, 2014
If you are a vintage lover and happens to come to Spain for a visit, don’t miss within the heart of Pont d’Arsèguel (Alt Urgell, in Lleida) this amazing (...)

The jewels witness of the most touching love story in the Renaissance: Margherita Luti

4 November, 2014
According to the legend, Raffaello Sanzio, known as Raphael, fell in love with Margherita Luti while she was washing her feet under the Tiber river. The (...)

With “R” for “Rosary beads”

28 October, 2014
A rosary is a strand of beads ending in a cross that is used to lead the prayer. Back in the past the beads were made with dry roses, that’s the reason (...)

Frida Kahlo: Icon of strength against life adversities

21 October, 2014
She knew how to recover after a tragic accident that marked her life as a teenager. Back then many people started admiring her because of her bravery. (...)

The high society’s jewelry in the Renaissance: Lucrezia Panciatichi

16 October, 2014
Lucrezia, the beautiful wife of the Florentine politic Bartolomeo Panciatichi, has come to us in a stunning portrait with no background, where is seems (...)

“P” for “Peineta” or Spanish Haircomb

14 October, 2014
A “peineta” (the Spanish term for “haircomb”) is a female accesory similar to a comb with a convex boday linked to an area plenty of teeth. This (...)