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Decorative Border Collection

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Portrait of Saint Martinian, hermit of Caesarea in Palestine

Portrait of Saint Martinian, hermit of Caesarea in Palestine, with halo, reading Bible leaning against a human skull, within decorative border of curtains and foliage

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Portrait of Saint Matthew the Apostle with halo and scroll

Portrait of Saint Matthew the Apostle with halo and scroll, within decorative border of vases, flowers, foliage and gilt

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Portrait of Cyril of Alexandria, Patriarch of Alexandria, with h

Portrait of Cyril of Alexandria, Patriarch of Alexandria, with halo and robe, within decorative border of foliage

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Portrait of Saint Agatha of Sicily, martyr and virgin

Portrait of Saint Agatha of Sicily, martyr and virgin, with Bible, palm frond and halo, within decorative border of foliage

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Portrait of Saint Agnes of Rome, virgin martyr, with halo and pa

Portrait of Saint Agnes of Rome, virgin martyr, with halo and palm frond within decorative border

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Portrait of Saint Anthony, Antony the Great

Portrait of Saint Anthony, Antony the Great, with Bible and human skull in a decorative border of foliage and pearls

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Portrait of Saint Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, with mitre and cro

Portrait of Saint Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, with mitre and crook, within decorative border of foliage

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Portrait of Saint Joseph with the infant Jesus

Portrait of Saint Joseph with the infant Jesus, within a decorative border

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Portrait of Saint Thomas Aquinas, with halo, quill pen and Bible

Portrait of Saint Thomas Aquinas, with halo, quill pen and Bible, in a decorative border of foliage and gilt

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Portrait of Saint Gregory, Pope Gregory I, with triregnum and fe

Portrait of Saint Gregory, Pope Gregory I, with triregnum and fe
Portrait of Saint Gregory, Pope Gregory I, with triregnum or triple crown, and Papal ferula, within a decorative border

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Portrait of St. Genevieve, patron saint of Paris

Portrait of St. Genevieve, patron saint of Paris, 422-521, with halo, holding a distaff and lamb within decorative border. With vignettes of St Simeon Stylites, St

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of an ancient Roman velites and lanciatori

Costume of an ancient Roman velites and lanciatori. Light infantryman or skirmisher with leather helmet, tunic, short trousers or sagulum gregale, , armed with lance, sword and shield

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of an ancient Roman infantryman

Costume of an ancient Roman infantryman. The centurion wears a leather helmet and breastplate, cape, sword and sandals. Within a decorative frame engraved by H. Catenacci and Fellmann

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of an ancient Roman cavalryman

Costume of an ancient Roman cavalryman. In leather helmet and breastplate, sword and shield, tunic and short trousers or sagulum gregale. Taken from an ancient sculpture

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Italian soldier or man of arms, 13th century

Italian soldier or man of arms, 13th century. Portrait of a certain Giorgio, in helmet with plume, suit of plate armor over a fine chainmail tunic. After a painting from life by Luigi Vivarini

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Religious man or shaman of the Algonquin town of Secota

Religious man or shaman of the Algonquin town of Secota (Secotan, North Carolina). An Indian priest; hair partly shaven with roach, wearing tunic

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Soldier in armor of the era of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor, 16

Soldier in armor of the era of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor, 16
Soldier in armor of the era of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor. He wears a helmet, suit of plate armor, breastplate cuirass, tunic, cuisses, greaves, and gauntlets. He is armed with sword and lance

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of an ancient Roman patrician

Costume of an ancient Roman patrician. Senators wore long toga and capes, and were clean shaven. Within a decorative frame engraved by H. Catenacci and Fellmann

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Native American prince of North Carolina in war dress or ceremon

Native American prince of North Carolina in war dress or ceremonial costume

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Pamlico chief or elder of Roanoke, North Carolina

Pamlico chief or elder of Roanoke, North Carolina. His head is shaved leaving only a crest, he wears pearls at his ears, a copper plate on a necklace, and a fringed and painted deer-skin skirt

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Chief Utina of the Timucuan people, Florida

Chief Utina of the Timucuan people, Florida. Principal chef de l'armee. After an engraving by Theodor de Bry from an illustration by Jacques le Moyne. Within a decorative frame engraved by H

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Woman and child of Roanoke

Woman and child of Roanoke. Wife of a werowance or chief of Pomeioo, with deer-skin skirt, tattoos or painted marks, carrying a child on her back. Costume des femmes de l'ile Virginie

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a Timucua chief, Florida

Costume of a Timucua chief, Florida. He wears an eagle head-piece, large disc on his chest, loincloth, bracelets and anklets, large cat tail and carries a large club. Costume de chef

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Portrait of the wife of a Powhatan Chief of Pomeoc, North Caroli

Portrait of the wife of a Powhatan Chief of Pomeoc, North Carolina, with tattoos, necklaces and fringed deer-skin skirt carrying a gourd. A chiefe Herowans wyfe of Pomeiooc

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a Timucua fan bearer, Florida

Costume of a Timucua fan bearer, Florida. He wears a long feather in his hair, a loincloth and carries a sunflower fan. Costume des pages

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Warrior or chief of the Timucua of Florida

Warrior or chief of the Timucua of Florida. He wears a feather headdress, copper bands on his arms and legs, his body is painted hideously, and he is armed with bow and arrow

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Wooden carved idol Kivvasa found in a charnel house in Secoton

Wooden carved idol Kivvasa found in a charnel house in Secoton, North Carolina. In bead necklaces, deer-skin jacket and apron skirt, beaded mocassins

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a Timucua queen of Florida, wife of Chief Satouriona

Costume of a Timucua queen of Florida, wife of Chief Satouriona. She wears necklace, bracelets and anklet, a fringed leaf dress and tattoos on her torso, arms and legs

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Chief Satouriona of the Ticumua, Florida

Chief Satouriona of the Ticumua, Florida. He wears a crown, long painted deer-skin cape, , necklaces, bracelets and anklets, body tattoos and red fish-bladder earrings

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costumes of the women of Nicaqua province, Mexico (Nicaragua?)

Costumes of the women of Nicaqua province, Mexico (Nicaragua?)
Costumes of the women of Nicaqua province (Nicaragua?). They wear tunics and skirts in striped cotton. Costumes des femmes du Nicaque, Mexique. Within a decorative frame engraved by H

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Venetian man wearing a dogalina cloak

Venetian man wearing a dogalina cloak. Noblemen of Venice and other Italian cities wore these high hats and wide-sleeved, fur-lined mantles called a Dogalina to indicate high rank

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Noble Mexican man in long striped cloak knotted at the shoulder

Noble Mexican man in long striped cloak knotted at the shoulder
Noble Mexican man. He wears a long striped cloak or mantle knotted at the shoulder, over a tunic decorated with flowers. They worship the sun and the moon. Noble Mexicain. 16th century

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of an ancient Roman tribune of the people

Costume of an ancient Roman tribune of the people. He wears a cloak over a short tunic, short trousers or sagulum gregale, and carries a short baton. Within a decorative frame engraved by H

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Venetian in armor of the 12th century

Venetian in armor of the 12th century. He wears a suit of chainmail armor, armorial tunic, belt with sword and scabbard, plate armor greaves with spurs. He holds a lance and helm with plume

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a young Mexican man, 16th century

Costume of a young Mexican man, 16th century. He wears a cotton vest under a tunic decorated with flowers, birds and feathers. He holds a hand mirror and a bouquet of flowers. Jeune Mexicain

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Quechua women of Peru, 16th century

Quechua women of Peru, 16th century. The woman spinning yarn with a spindle wears a striped cotton dress and wide belt. Another woman wears a cloak fastened with a brooch at the chest

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Native American soldier from Peru, 16th century

Native American soldier from Peru, 16th century. Holding a shield, spear with hardened palm-wood tip, and wearing in quilted cotton helmet and vest over a tunic, wooden axe

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Native American soldier of Peru, 16th century

Native American soldier of Peru, 16th century. He wears a quilted cotton bonnet and vest, colorful tunic, and carries slingshot and stones, wooden dagger with copper tip. Soldat du Perou en guerre

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Native American nobleman from Cusco, Peru, 16th century

Native American nobleman from Cusco, Peru, 16th century. He wears a feather headdress and hacola cloak. Noble de Cusco. Within a decorative frame engraved by H. Catenacci and Fellmann

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Native American man of Peru, 16th century

Native American man of Peru, 16th century. He wears a headband, tunic decorated with flowers and birds and checkered design, holds a flask and palm-wood farming tool. Hommes de Perou

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Young African girl of the Indies, 16th century

Young African girl of the Indies, 16th century. A young Native American woman in feather headdress, necklaces, gold bracelets and anklets. She wears cotton drawers or calecon

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Noble woman of China, 16th century

Noble woman of China, 16th century. She wears a bonnet with pearls and gems in her hair, a long silk robe with wide sleeves, and holds a carnation. Femme noble de Chine

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Noble woman of China, 16th century

Noble woman of China, 16th century. Her black hair is decorated with pearls and gems. She wears an embroidered velvet coat over a brocade tunic and silk skirts. Noble matrone de la Chine

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a woman of Tripoli, 16th century

Costume of a woman of Tripoli, 16th century
Costume of a woman of Tripoli, Libya, Ottoman Empire, 16th century

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Young man of Japan, 16th century

Young man of Japan, 16th century. He wears wide silk braies or trousers, velvet robe and is armed with scimitar and dagger. Jeune Japonais. Within a decorative frame engraved by H

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of an ancient noblewoman of Caramania, Ottoman Empire

Costume of an ancient noblewoman of Caramania, Ottoman Empire (Karman Province, Turkey). In a decorated mantle of fine cloth over a velvet robe, pearl collar, velvet headdress with veil

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a woman of Caramania, Ottoman Empire, 16th century

Costume of a woman of Caramania, Ottoman Empire, 16th century

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Warrior of the Swahili Coast, 16th century

Warrior of the Swahili Coast, 16th century (Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Somalia, Comoros). He wears a loincloth, animal skin with tail, and carries assegai lance, bow and arrows, cutlass

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of an African woman of the Kingdom of Tlemcen, 16th cent

Costume of an African woman of the Kingdom of Tlemcen, 16th cent
Costume of an African or Berber woman of the Kingdom of Tlemcen, Ottoman Empire (Algeria), 16th century. Cape over a robe with large sleeves, attached with a buckle of gold or silver, gold earrings

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Warrior of the African kingdom of Djebel or Giabea

Warrior of the African kingdom of Djebel or Giabea. He carries a targe or round shield and a poisoned lance or assegai. Costume de Djebel, Royaume d'Afrique

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of an African man, 16th century

Costume of an African man, 16th century. Arab or Berber inhabitant of the desert of North Africa. In animal skin robe, with bow and arrows. Within a decorative frame engraved by H

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: North African (Berber) man of Cefala (Ras El Djebel, Tunisia), 1

North African (Berber) man of Cefala (Ras El Djebel, Tunisia), 16th century. Armed with lance and bow and arrows, he wears a hat decorated with gold and fine stones, and robes of cotton or silk

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a lower-class African woman, 16th century

Costume of a lower-class African woman, 16th century. Cape of black toile worn over a robe, gold earrings, necklace of precious stones. Within a decorative frame engraved by H

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a man of the Kingdom of Tlemcen (Algeria), 16th centu

Costume of a man of the Kingdom of Tlemcen (Algeria), 16th centu
Costume of a man of the Kingdom of Tlemcen, Ottoman Empire (Algeria) 16th century

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a black Moor of Africa, 16th century

Costume of a black Moor of Africa, 16th century. Hooded cape of coarse fabric or cotton over a robe, leather slippers, large scimitar hanging from his belt. Within a decorative frame engraved by H

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a noble African woman, 16th century

Costume of a noble African woman, 16th century. Blue or black cape over a colourful robe, gold necklace and bracelets with precious stones. Within a decorative frame engraved by H

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a Moor of quality, 16th century

Costume of a Moor of quality, 16th century
Costume of a Moorish man of quality, 16th century. In wide-sleeved chemise with striped belt, large turban, slippers, gold earrings, with dagger, scimitar and bow and arrows

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a Moorish virgin, 16th century

Costume of a Moorish virgin, 16th century. In headdress, white cotton robe with belt, gold earrings with precious gems. Within a decorative frame engraved by H. Catenacci and Fellmann

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of an Ethiopian soldier, 16th century

Costume of an Ethiopian soldier, 16th century
Costume of an Ethiopian soldier under Christian patriarch Prester John. Large turban, silk chemise, cassock of lion skin buttoned at the front, long culottes. Armed with scimitar, dagger and bow

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a priest of legendary Christian patriarch Prester Joh

Costume of a priest of legendary Christian patriarch Prester John, Emperor of Ethiopia. In hooded animal-skin cape, necklace, silk chemise, holding a silver cross

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of an Ethiopian virgin, 16th century

Costume of an Ethiopian virgin, 16th century. In silk cape over long robe of silk or cotton, headdress of red or blue veil, pearl earrings. Within a decorative frame engraved by H

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of an Ethiopian noble, 16th century

Costume of an Ethiopian noble, 16th century. In large turban, white linen cape and robe, cotton chemise, striped belt with scimitar and dagger. Within a decorative frame engraved by H

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a page of legendary Christian patriarch Prester John

Costume of a page of legendary Christian patriarch Prester John, Emperor of Ethiopia. Embroidered tunic, silk chemise, gold and silver onaments at his neck. With sword and silver cross

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of legendary Christian patriarch Prester John

Costume of legendary Christian patriarch Prester John, Emperor of Ethiopia. In gold mantle, silk chemise, gold apron, crown of gold and silver, holding a cross

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Woman of Slavonia or Dalmatia, 16th century

Woman of Slavonia or Dalmatia, 16th century. She wears a long pleated robe with silk bands at the hem, short-sleeved jacket in damask or satin called a ghellero. Femme Dalmate ou Esclavonne

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Man of Slavonia or Dalmatia, 16th century

Man of Slavonia or Dalmatia, 16th century. He wears a red felt hat, damask tunic, green or red breeches, felt shoes with leather soles. He carries a mace and scimitar. Esclavon ou Desclave

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Hunting costume of a baron of Venice, circa 1000

Hunting costume of a baron of Venice, circa 1000. He wears a suit of gold cloth, covered with silver or gold plumes that shimmer in the sun, large harness and wide belt. He holds a falcon in a hood

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Turkish funeral rites, Ottoman Empire, 16th century

Turkish funeral rites, Ottoman Empire, 16th century. Muslim Imans carry the body out of town in a coffin with a turban. Turc Mort. Within a decorative frame engraved by H. Catenacci and Fellmann

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Battle costume of an ancient Roman consul or tribune

Battle costume of an ancient Roman consul or tribune. He wears a purple paludamentum cloak, armor breastplate, sword in a velvet scabbard, short trousers or sagulum gregale, sandals with lion heads

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a Dervish, Ottoman Empire, 16th century

Costume of a Dervish, Ottoman Empire, 16th century. He wears a blue or red cap, coarse tunic, sheepskin cape, wooden bowl hanging from a leather belt. Derviches

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a Turkish pirate, Ottoman Empire, 16th century

Costume of a Turkish pirate, Ottoman Empire, 16th century. He wears a red cap and coat, jacket with belt, pantaloons and slippers with iron heels. Costume de pirate Turc

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Turkish strongman or Roncassi

Turkish strongman or Roncassi. Bravo Turc, dit Roncassi. In Turkey, they follow the Pashas, Sanghiacchi and Beglierbei

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Military Beglerbeg of Anatolia, Ottoman Empire, 16th century

Military Beglerbeg of Anatolia, Ottoman Empire, 16th century. In white armour and helmet, lance, quiver of arrows, on horseback. Provincial governor

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Topçu gunner of the Ottoman Empire, 16th century

Topçu gunner of the Ottoman Empire, 16th century. In distinctive red hat, buttoned dolman coat, with dagger and scimitar. Jopegs, Bombardiers. Within a decorative frame engraved by H

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Azap or Azab, galley archer of the Ottoman Empire, 16th century

Azap or Azab, galley archer of the Ottoman Empire, 16th century. In short-sleeved dolman coat and matching cap, with scimitar, bow and quiver of arrows. Azapes, Archers de Galere

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Turkish wife riding under a baldachin, 16th century

Turkish wife riding under a baldachin, 16th century. She is protected from other men's eyes by four male servants in turbans holding a curtained baldaquin around her. Epousee Turque

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Military Beglerbeg of Greece, Ottoman Empire, 16th century

Military Beglerbeg of Greece, Ottoman Empire, 16th century. In helmet with noseguard, cuirass, shield, lance, scimitar, on horseback. Provincial governor. Beglerbegs de la Grece, Hommes d'Armes

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Turkish woman of lower status, Ottoman Empire, 16th century

Turkish woman of lower status, Ottoman Empire, 16th century. She wears a velvet hat with veil, coat buttoned up to the neck, fine pantalons. Femme Turque de condition inferieure

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: A Turkish's man method of riding in the rain, 16th century

A Turkish's man method of riding in the rain, 16th century
A Turkish's man method of riding a horse in the rain, 16th century. He wears a kind of hood that opens like an umbrella over his turban. and a heavy felt coat over his clothes

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a Polish King, 16th century

Costume of a Polish King, 16th century. He wears a crown, brocade cape, doublet and hose. The collar, sleeves and shoes decorated with precious stones. Within a decorative frame engraved by H

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a German waggoner, 16th century

Costume of a German waggoner, 16th century. He wears a fur cap with plume, jacket of coarse cloth or organsin, leather vest or burichetto, large leather bag, culottes and high boots

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a Holy Roman Emperor, 16th century

Costume of a Holy Roman Emperor, 16th century. He wears a crown, cape and surplice with order of the golden fleece, adorned with precious stones. He hold an orb and sceptre

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Carriages (sledges) for travel in the Far North, 16th century

Carriages (sledges) for travel in the Far North, 16th century. Finns and Lapps riding sleighs drawn by horse or reindeer. A Fenni man on long wooden shoes like skis in the background

Background imageDecorative Border Collection: Costume of a Laplander bride (now Finland), 16th century

Costume of a Laplander bride (now Finland), 16th century. She wears a dress of ermine and sable skins, a headdress of skins cut into leaf forms, and wears long wooden shoes like skis



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