EditorialThe Sharp Family, 1779-1781. Painting depicting the concerts performed by the orchestra of members of the Sharp family on a barge sailing in the River Thames. Elizabeth Prowse (in the centre) playing the harpsichord. By Johann Zoffany (1733-1810). Nati...
EditorialCostume of a lady, reign of King Charles II, England, 1680. She wears a hat over veil, lace collar, velvet robe with skirts tied up to reveal lace apron and petticoats. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "Female Costumes Historical, Nati...