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Cosy Collection (page 3)

Background imageCosy Collection: A Cosy Diner - Workmen have lunch amid the air raids

A Cosy Diner - Workmen have lunch amid the air raids
Keep Calm and Carry On. A quite fantastic photograph showing two workmen engaged in repairing air raid damage in the London area continue with their private luncheon although the sirens have sounded

Background imageCosy Collection: Sifting with gold powder, fig. 6

Sifting with gold powder, fig. 6. Drawing shows a hand holding a tube, possibly made of bamboo, for sifting gold powder. Date 1878?

Background imageCosy Collection: Little girl asleep, dreaming of her soldier father

Little girl asleep, dreaming of her soldier father
A little girl asleep in an armchair, dreaming of her soldier father who is away fighting in the First World War. The caption is written in English and French. 1915

Background imageCosy Collection: The Crystal Gazers

The Crystal Gazers
Two girls sit in front of a fire and gaze into a crystal ball, wondering what the future holds. Date: 1911

Background imageCosy Collection: The Toast by W. R. S. Stott

The Toast by W. R. S. Stott
An early 19th century scene showing four jovial gentlemen raising a toast in front of a blazing fire. Date: 1936

Background imageCosy Collection: Car of the 1920S

Car of the 1920S
A lady in a striking coat enters an elegant car : her chauffeur is exposed to the elements, but she herself will be cosy inside unless she chooses to lower the roof. Date: 1920s

Background imageCosy Collection: Britannia and Eve front cover, December 1941

Britannia and Eve front cover, December 1941
Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine, Christmas number, featuring a glamorous blonde woman carrying off a woolly scarf and bobble hat with aplomb

Background imageCosy Collection: Christmas Wave

Christmas Wave
A small girl, wrapped up warm against the cold waves a mittened hand as she opens the door to a house emitting a cosy glow. Her sledge is left abandoned on the snowy steps

Background imageCosy Collection: Seen in a Flash

Seen in a Flash
A woman in a backless, bias cut evening dress, typical of the early 1930s, stands in front of the fire, which helpfully casts a light through the transparent chiffon of her skirt to reveal a pair of

Background imageCosy Collection: Theres No Place Like Home. By P. E. Stretton

Theres No Place Like Home. By P. E. Stretton
A cosy scene showing two dogs relaxing by a fireplace

Background imageCosy Collection: Tea and Tattle by Cyril R. Hallward

Tea and Tattle by Cyril R. Hallward
Cosy scene showing a group of women in a typical late Victorian sitting room or parlour. The picture shows them drinking tea and talking

Background imageCosy Collection: Victorian Smokers

Victorian Smokers
A lady and gentleman enjoy the cosy companionship of a shared cigarette. Quite shocking considering its about 1880

Background imageCosy Collection: Thermometer Frame 1868

Thermometer Frame 1868
Everyone knows that thermometers need to be kept snug and warm, so readers of the magazine are invited to embroider this cosy frame for their instrument

Background imageCosy Collection: Sunny Stories for Tiny Folk

Sunny Stories for Tiny Folk
Stylised front cover illustration of a childrens book from the 1920s showing three little enjoying a cosy afternoon knitting and reading

Background imageCosy Collection: Otter & Chinchilla Fur

Otter & Chinchilla Fur
A full-lengthcoat in luxurious sea otter fur with cuffs & a padded all-round collar in chinchilla

Background imageCosy Collection: English Cottage Interior

English Cottage Interior
A family of four in a simple English cottage

Background imageCosy Collection: Triplex Kitchen Grate

Triplex Kitchen Grate
A kitchen, complete with Triplex grate, which has separate heating compartments

Background imageCosy Collection: Carols Indoors 16 / 17C

Carols Indoors 16 / 17C
A family party sing carols by the fireside

Background imageCosy Collection: 70S FAMILY

70S FAMILY
A proud young couple and their five children, including a new baby

Background imageCosy Collection: Maid tells children its bedtime

Maid tells children its bedtime
The maid comes to remind Freddy and Margery that its their bedtime

Background imageCosy Collection: Gas Fire 1960S

Gas Fire 1960S
The ultimate in modern chic - a coal-effect gas fire with marble effect surround! This lucky woman warms herself by it with her cat, a sherry and reel-to-reel tape player

Background imageCosy Collection: GRANDFATHERs CLOCK 1860

GRANDFATHERs CLOCK 1860
A grandfather sits next to a grandfather clock in a cosy room

Background imageCosy Collection: A Corner Seat

A Corner Seat
A COSY CORNER with the characteristic furnishings of an artistic family - china vases, lettered inscription, Chinese fan, fabric covered seats, drapes

Background imageCosy Collection: Woman Toasts at Grate

Woman Toasts at Grate
A woman sits and toasts a piece of bread at a fire grate. Date: 1903

Background imageCosy Collection: Skiwear for 1913

Skiwear for 1913
Striped fabric used vertically to emphasize the column like silhouette: tubular skirt with decorative panel, long line jacket worn with a long, fringed scarf

Background imageCosy Collection: Keeping Warm in Bed

Keeping Warm in Bed
Keeping warm!

Background imageCosy Collection: Woman in Outdoor Dress

Woman in Outdoor Dress
The evenings can be cold in Rabat, so she wears this cosy outfit by Jeanne Lanvin

Background imageCosy Collection: Jockey Club Interior

Jockey Club Interior
The Jockey Club, Newmarket - A cosy corner

Background imageCosy Collection: A family at home, gathered round the piano

A family at home, gathered round the piano
A family enjoying a cosy evening at home, gathered round the piano

Background imageCosy Collection: Saying goodnight to the new baby

Saying goodnight to the new baby



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