Couture Corset “The Admiral”
“The Admiral” is a uniform inspired corset top with high collar, lapels, spikey epaulettes and semi-transparent detachable skirt pieces. The corset is made from satin and is elaborately decorated with lace appliqué, synthetic leather cutwork, silver beads, Swarovski crystals and metal buttons. The epaulettes are made from sturdy thermoplast and are also decorated with beads, Swarovski crystals and buttons.
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Hunting Sword of Prince Camillo Borghese
Swordsmith: François Pirmet (French, Paris, recorded 1779–1818)
Goldsmith: Antoine-Modeste Fournera (French, Paris, documented 1806–17)
Dated: 1809–13
Culture: French, Paris
Medium: Silver-gilt, steel, leather, mother-of-pearl
Measurements: Weight with scabbard, 1 lb. 10 oz. (737 g) Length with scabbard, 27 in. (68.58 cm) Length of sword, 25 7/16 in. (64.59 cm) Length of blade, 19 ¾ in. (50.17 cm) Length of scabbard, 21 3/8 in. (54.28 cm) Greatest width of hilt, 4 5/8 in. (11.73 cm) Greatest width of blade, 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
Provenance: Ex. Coll.: Borghese, Rome; Frederick Gallatin; Albert Gallatin; James P. Gallatin
In addition to the traditional hunting motifs, the decoration includes (on the back of the guard) the monogram of Camillo Borghese (1775–1832), Napoléon’s brother-in-law, who served the French cause in Italy. The scabbard is engraved with Pirmet’s name and his title, “gunmaker to His Majesty, the King of Westphalia,” in reference to Napoleon’s brother Jérôme Bonaparte.
Source: © 2000–2013 The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Odd question. But can you post a closeup on your personal preference on how to hold a knocked arrow when you draw?
As you can see in a lot of my pictures, I prefer the Mediterranean Draw, even though I shoot a Mongolian Horsebow as well as the English Longbow. The reason for this is simply that I was taught the Mediterranean Draw when I first picked up archery and I just stuck with it. It is what works best for me!
I hope this was helpful :)
I hope this is usefull!
By the way, this is for artists who want to make different colors for haircurts. Only one contradiction: You need to keep your layers. All separated(So no shadows with highlights.)
It is supposed to work, depending on your way to color,it might not look the same as Chino’s. I know I do that mistake, too.
@History_Pics: Different ways to hang your sword. http://pic.twitter.com/3966S3BAzo