Simone
@monalunasimone.bsky.social
Studying history at the University of Amsterdam.
Interests: women’s history, dress history, 18th century, French Revolution.
Interests: women’s history, dress history, 18th century, French Revolution.
Oohhh there’s more pictures
November 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Oohhh there’s more pictures
Ready to be immersed in 18th century aesthetics for the next three hours
November 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Ready to be immersed in 18th century aesthetics for the next three hours
Yeah same! If only I had and endless supply of funds... All those miniatures listed are really the best of the best. They even have the iconic lady with pink powdered hair in their archive.
November 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Yeah same! If only I had and endless supply of funds... All those miniatures listed are really the best of the best. They even have the iconic lady with pink powdered hair in their archive.
Fashion plate from 1779 showing a woman wearing robe à la Polonaise of silk taffeta, the skirt decorated with a border of indienne (painted or printed cotton). A 'therèse' (transparant mesh hood) is worn to protect the hairstyle. #FashionPlateFriday #dresshistory #18thc
October 31, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Fashion plate from 1779 showing a woman wearing robe à la Polonaise of silk taffeta, the skirt decorated with a border of indienne (painted or printed cotton). A 'therèse' (transparant mesh hood) is worn to protect the hairstyle. #FashionPlateFriday #dresshistory #18thc
Anyway deze twee cuties hebben nu échter officieel hun bachelor diploma binnen
October 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Anyway deze twee cuties hebben nu échter officieel hun bachelor diploma binnen
This silk gown (c. 1795-1810) from the collection of the Amsterdam Museum is not exactly the same as the gown from the fashion plate, but showing similar trends: a raised waistline and geometric flower motif. I love the neoclassical embroidery at the hem of the skirt. #dresshistory #18thc #19thc
October 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This silk gown (c. 1795-1810) from the collection of the Amsterdam Museum is not exactly the same as the gown from the fashion plate, but showing similar trends: a raised waistline and geometric flower motif. I love the neoclassical embroidery at the hem of the skirt. #dresshistory #18thc #19thc
The man's waistcoat reminds me of this one from the Rijksmuseum collection (currently on display!). During the 18th century men's waistcoats became shorter and lost their sleeves. Embroidery followed the neoclassical trend, becoming more geometric, but still decorative. #18thc #dresshistory
October 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The man's waistcoat reminds me of this one from the Rijksmuseum collection (currently on display!). During the 18th century men's waistcoats became shorter and lost their sleeves. Embroidery followed the neoclassical trend, becoming more geometric, but still decorative. #18thc #dresshistory
Journal des Luxus und der Moden, 1792-1793. Fashion plate showing late 18th century female and male fashions. One woman in a white gown, another in a redingote, and a man wearing a jacket and waistcoat with trousers. Collection @rijksmuseum.bsky.social #FashionPlateFriday #dresshistory #18thcentury
October 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Journal des Luxus und der Moden, 1792-1793. Fashion plate showing late 18th century female and male fashions. One woman in a white gown, another in a redingote, and a man wearing a jacket and waistcoat with trousers. Collection @rijksmuseum.bsky.social #FashionPlateFriday #dresshistory #18thcentury
Journal des Luxus und der Moden, 1790. No description for this plate. I wonder what other dress historians think the type of gown portrayed is? Looks like a robe en chemise, but the open skirt of the gown showing the petticoat underneath is throwing me off. #FashionPlateFriday #dresshistory #18thc
October 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Journal des Luxus und der Moden, 1790. No description for this plate. I wonder what other dress historians think the type of gown portrayed is? Looks like a robe en chemise, but the open skirt of the gown showing the petticoat underneath is throwing me off. #FashionPlateFriday #dresshistory #18thc
Fashion plate from 1786 showing a woman in a pink Peking caraco with white Peking skirt and bodice. The light coloured ensemble is contrasted by a large black hat topped with white ostrich feathers. From the collection of the Rijksmuseum. #FashionPlateFriday #18thc #dresshistory
October 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Fashion plate from 1786 showing a woman in a pink Peking caraco with white Peking skirt and bodice. The light coloured ensemble is contrasted by a large black hat topped with white ostrich feathers. From the collection of the Rijksmuseum. #FashionPlateFriday #18thc #dresshistory
Fashion plate from 1782 showing four women's hairstyles with had or cap:
1. A l' Egiptienne 2. Palestine 3. Modeste 4. Outrageant
From the collection of the Rijksmuseum. #FashionPlateFriday #18thc #dresshistory
1. A l' Egiptienne 2. Palestine 3. Modeste 4. Outrageant
From the collection of the Rijksmuseum. #FashionPlateFriday #18thc #dresshistory
October 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Fashion plate from 1782 showing four women's hairstyles with had or cap:
1. A l' Egiptienne 2. Palestine 3. Modeste 4. Outrageant
From the collection of the Rijksmuseum. #FashionPlateFriday #18thc #dresshistory
1. A l' Egiptienne 2. Palestine 3. Modeste 4. Outrageant
From the collection of the Rijksmuseum. #FashionPlateFriday #18thc #dresshistory
There were so many shelves with a variety of fashion accessories in this museum. My eye was quickly drawn to what looks like to me the iconic early #19thc pineapple reticule! (cc: @julieinstitches.bsky.social @nemgarrett.bsky.social) #RegencyFashion #dresshistory
August 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
There were so many shelves with a variety of fashion accessories in this museum. My eye was quickly drawn to what looks like to me the iconic early #19thc pineapple reticule! (cc: @julieinstitches.bsky.social @nemgarrett.bsky.social) #RegencyFashion #dresshistory
French Revolution related things that ofcourse caught my eye: a likeness of Charlotte Corday (presented with other ceramics in an 18th century sedan chair) and the type of medicinal bathtub (not the actual bathtub) Jean-Paul Marat was in when she stabbed him to death. #18thc #FrenchRevolution
August 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
French Revolution related things that ofcourse caught my eye: a likeness of Charlotte Corday (presented with other ceramics in an 18th century sedan chair) and the type of medicinal bathtub (not the actual bathtub) Jean-Paul Marat was in when she stabbed him to death. #18thc #FrenchRevolution
Always interesting to see how eccentric women’s headdresses get in regional costumes across Europe. Women in Normandy went for height, amazing. #18thc #19thc #dresshistory
August 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Always interesting to see how eccentric women’s headdresses get in regional costumes across Europe. Women in Normandy went for height, amazing. #18thc #19thc #dresshistory
If you ever find yourself in Honfleur, don’t skip Musée d'Ethnographie et d'Art populaire. Inside a 16th century house there are multiple furnished rooms with Norman furniture, 18th century men’s clothes, women’s costumes and headdresses and so many interesting objects. #18thc #19thc #dresshistory
August 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
If you ever find yourself in Honfleur, don’t skip Musée d'Ethnographie et d'Art populaire. Inside a 16th century house there are multiple furnished rooms with Norman furniture, 18th century men’s clothes, women’s costumes and headdresses and so many interesting objects. #18thc #19thc #dresshistory
The sartorial details in this (probably) self portrait of Adèle Romany c. 1799 are breathtaking. See the clocked stockings, blue slipper tied with ribbons at the ankle and the neoclassical decorations at the hem of the robe à la grecque. From the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Rouen. #dresshistory #18thc
August 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The sartorial details in this (probably) self portrait of Adèle Romany c. 1799 are breathtaking. See the clocked stockings, blue slipper tied with ribbons at the ankle and the neoclassical decorations at the hem of the robe à la grecque. From the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Rouen. #dresshistory #18thc
Have had this book on my to-read list since 2013, so very happy to come across this hardcover edition at the second hand bookstore.
July 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Have had this book on my to-read list since 2013, so very happy to come across this hardcover edition at the second hand bookstore.
When upset: buy a rice bowl with frogs on it to cheer oneself up
July 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
When upset: buy a rice bowl with frogs on it to cheer oneself up
🎶 Angelo Badalamenti - The Pink Room
(a perfect combination of soundtrack and scene)
(a perfect combination of soundtrack and scene)
July 10, 2025 at 10:46 PM
🎶 Angelo Badalamenti - The Pink Room
(a perfect combination of soundtrack and scene)
(a perfect combination of soundtrack and scene)
Voor het eerst in veel te lang maar weer eens gebruik maken van Cineville (mezelf zover krijgen mijn huis te verlaten is weer moeilijk de laatste tijd)
July 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Voor het eerst in veel te lang maar weer eens gebruik maken van Cineville (mezelf zover krijgen mijn huis te verlaten is weer moeilijk de laatste tijd)
How I would dress if money wasn’t an issue
June 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
How I would dress if money wasn’t an issue
Het nijlganzen paar dat hier rondzwemt op de gracht heeft één enkel kuikentje, en die is nog zo ontzettend klein en schattig.
June 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Het nijlganzen paar dat hier rondzwemt op de gracht heeft één enkel kuikentje, en die is nog zo ontzettend klein en schattig.