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Masques! Charles I and Henrietta Maria continued the tradition, when circumstances allowed, and appeared in some (not to universal approval). The Banqueting House was the ideal setting; somewhat ironically, with hindsight

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2021-01-31

Rare Gold Royalist badge c1649
Concealed on a Royalist after execution of King Charles I, to remember him. All Items bearing King's image forbidden by Parliament & seen as a threat.
{Charles I & Queen Henrietta Maria - Thomas Rawlins)

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2021-01-31

THURSDAY at 8pm est on Facebook I'll be selling new exclusive X-O Manowar covers! (remarks, CGC and CBCS submissions available!) plus a smart lesson on word balloons and lettering! PLUS live drawing!
https://t.co/ZP0gaPBeZY

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2021-01-27

Just two of the portrait miniatures in our collection, here of the two Lord Protectors. One of Oliver Cromwell by Christian Richter, one of Richard Cromwell by Richard Gibson. 😀

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2021-01-16

If I were the time-traveller, I'd take Charles II shopping for furniture and fabrics (the time machine's big, right?) He'd know all the best shops, the most exquisite fashions, and he'd be great company - fun and interesting!

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2020-12-12

"In 1653, fourteen-year-old King Louis XIV of France took part in the Ballet Royal de la nuit, ... A twenty-one-year old Italian musician and dancer, Jean-Baptiste Lully (Giovanni Battista Lulli) danced with Louis in the ballet." https://t.co/MdHzHBSYMR

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2020-11-29

On this day 275 years ago in Preston 'Bonnie Prince Charlie' gave this gold locket and portrait of himself to Miss Pedder at a ball held in his honour.

He aimed restore the Stuarts to the throne, but retreated to Scotland a couple of weeks later.



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2020-11-28

Hear ye! 'Tis time for Today's theme is the life of NELL GWYNN, a Restoration actress and royal mistress, who died 14 November 1687 (b. 1650). Portrait of Nell Gwyn, attributed to Simon Verelst, circa 1670.

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2020-11-14

For this week's I present a mezzotint of “Cupid Fighting with a Satyr” attributed to Jan van Somer c1680 brother of Paul van Somer II , but not a relative of Paul van Somer , James I's court painter.

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2020-10-24

A detail of Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland. The subtle shadings bring a different perspective to her character.
by Thomas Watson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, published 1779

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2020-10-24

The royal yacht Fubbs, named by Charles II after his nickname for Louise de Kerouaille. Designed by Phineas Pett and built in 1682 at Greenwich, Fubbs was ketch-rigged and underwent several rebuilds before being scrapped in 1781

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2020-10-10

For all things naval in its got to be the Assurance frigate- launched in 1646, commanded by William Penn - very active against privateers in the Civil war & remained in service through the 17th C

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2020-10-10

Come see me in person Wednesday Oct 7th from noon-7pm at Circle City Comics! I'll be drawing live, signing exclusive variants including X-O Manowar, Joker, and many others! Plus lots of new prints! https://t.co/DrMB20eBaz

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2020-10-06

FREE Author Talk
The Women of the Shadow Court.
Join me as we read the secret messages, forged letters and hidden diaries of the women of the Civil War.
Tues 8th Sept
11am PT / 2pm ET / 7pm UK

Registration: https://t.co/Q6zkKf2mj2

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2020-09-03