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Maharaja of Patiala / StampMAHARAJA BHUPINDER SINGH (1891 - 1938) Ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Patiala from 1900 to 1938. He served on the General Staff in France, Belgium
The Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )
Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran - Shahs CoronationReza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran (1960-) at the Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )
The Coronation of the Shah of Iran - Mohammad Reza PahlaviThe Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )
Woman in jacket and skirt, era of Marie AntoinetteWoman in green feathered bonnet, scarlet velvet jacket over a long full green silk skirt with floral-print edging. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by Ch
Dandy, era of Marie AntoinetteFashionable dandy man in pink coat, green breeches, bonnet with rosette, striped stockings and cane. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by E
Woman in fur-trimmed outfit, era of Marie AntoinetteWoman in floral bonnet, wearing a fichu and pink fur-trimmed coat over long white skirts and carrying a cane. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by Ap
Little Women - Meg buying silk for a new dressLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - Meg buying silk for a new dress, far beyond her household budget, encouraged by her friend Sallie. 1880
Queen Farah Dibah of Iran - Shahs CoronationQueen Farah Dibah of Iran (1938-) at the Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )
Woman in flower-trimmed outfit, era of Marie AntoinetteWoman in extravagant tall floral bonnet, wearing a fichu and corsage, flower-trimmed pale green dress, holding a fan. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by Ch
Elegant man in striped coat, era of Marie AntoinetteElegant man in blue striped coat over black waistcoat and breeches, carrying a cane and hat. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by A
Dandy with lorgnette, era of Marie AntoinetteDandy in black suit, breeches and stockings, holding a sprig of flowers and looking through a pocket telescope or lorgnette. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by Ap
Woman with large fur muff, era of Marie AntoinetteWoman in bonnet, long crimson coat over white petticoats, with both hands in a huge fur muff. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by Ap
Woman reading a book, era of Marie AntoinetteFashionable woman in pouf hairstyle with ribbon, wearing a fichu and floral-print dress, reading a book. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by E
Fashionable woman in dress with rosettes, era of MarieFashionable woman in petite maitresse style: pink dress ornamented with green flower rosettes, bonnet with flowers. Handcolored engraving by E
Woman in fur-lined hooded coat, era of Marie AntoinetteWoman in bonnet trimmed with feathers, long golden silk dress, mauve fur-trimmed hooded coat and fur muff. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by A
Woman in tricolor outfit, era of Marie AntoinetteWoman in tricolor outfit: red and white striped bonnet and dress, blue sash and petticoat, white fichu, ribbons and frills.. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by A
Woman in silk jacket and dress, era of Marie AntoinetteWoman in pouf hairstyle, bonnet trimmed with foliage, yellow silk jacket and matching long skirt both trimmed with black silk ruffles. Handcolored engraving by E
Woman in chapeau and redingote, era of Marie AntoinetteFashionable woman in flowery chapeau and veil, wearing a fichu and green velvet redingote over a grey silk dress and holding a cane. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by A
Woman in dress with ribbon frills, era of Marie AntoinetteWoman in long white silk dress with blue ribbon frills, green ribbon and roses in her hair in ringlets, holding a fan. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by A
Cartoon, The Popular Guy (Lloyd George): I see no reason why government treason should ever be forgot! Date: 1919
If Only We Spoke the Truth by Bruce BairnsfatherA disgruntled gentleman in evening dress thinks aloud, I wish you drank something cheaper, while glowering at his female companion who looks somewhat worse for wear due to all the champagne shes
The Mdivanis 7000 party - Barbara HuttonPage from the Sketch with photographs of one of the most wonderful parties of modern times held at the Ritz Hotel in Paris by Prince Alexis Mdivani and his wife, formerly Miss Barbara Hutton
The Maharajah of PatialaBhupinder Singh (1891 - 1938) was the ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Patiala from 1900 to 1938. He is perhaps the most famous Maharaja of Patiala, best known for his extravagance
Extravagances of 1834. By Cesar Bacle (1794-1838). LithograpCostumes and Customs. Extravagances of 1834. By Cesar Hipolito Bacle (1794-1838). Isaac Fernandez Blanco Latin American Art Museum. Buenos Aires. Argentina
Cartoon, Good sense, WW1Cartoon, Good sense. An extravagant wife explains to her soldier husband why she had to buy such expensive clothes, and travel home by taxi. Date: 1916
WW1 poster, Bad Form in Dress, advocating sensible attitudes to clothing in wartime. Date: 1914-1918
Sarcastic take on the Rigours of war on Home Front - WW1WW1 - Sarcastic take on the Rigours of war on Home Front by Phyllis Spence. (from left) Standard Dress the Lady of the house horrified by the standardised form of ladies dress encouraged during WW1
Restaurant restrictions during WW1Article from The Sphere demonstrating the new wartime lunch and dinner restrictions put in place in restaurants and hotels
Cartoon criticising dogs given luxury food in wartime, WW1One of the horrors of war. " And did ums tink their mumsie would waste her money on the horrid war and rob her popsy-wopsies of their ickle nicy-picie" An illustration by George L
The Education of the Masses, War Economy, Douglas MacKenzieIllustration showing the mass of entertainment and amusements on offer to the London population during the First World War, despite the fact the country was supposed to be practising war economy
William Lole - 1WILLIAM LOLE Leicestershire hermit and eccentric, known for the extravagance of his ideas, his speech and his clothing. Date: CIRCA 1850
William Lole - 2WILLIAM LOLE Leicestershire hermit and eccentric, known for the extravagance of his ideas, his speech and his clothing. Date: CIRCA 1850
Scotsman shocked by expensive of the Worlds Fair in ChicagoThe Chicago Exhibition McPherson - " Four Dollars for a bed! The extravangance. I canna sleep for thinking o t." Date: 1893
Black couple in London in late 19th century in fine attireBlack couple in all their finery. Woman: " What ll Mrs Edwards say when she sees dis ere hat?" Date: 1898
Christmas morning, no. 1. Girl seated in bed with roomful of toys. Date c1902
Edwin C Burts fine shoes. New YorkEdwin C. Burts fine shoes. New York. Date c1874
La premiere extravagance. Buying the cradle
Indian Actors / JaffnaSumptuously adorned actors from Jaffna (Southern India). Date: circa 1880
Folies Bergere - dancerA dancer from the Astronomers Revue at the Folies Bergere, Paris. The dancer is Mademoiselle Geczy, a name that hints of an Eastern European origin
Englishman of 1670The Restoration and the permissive society favoured by Charles II are reflected in a new extravagance in dress, as in this gentlemans fancy petticoat, full sleeves etc
French ExtravaganceThe ladys bustle is big enough for someone to ride pillion; her elegant companion might admire her hat, but his eyes are on her prominently projecting bosom
James Hay CarlisleJAMES HAY, earl of CARLISLE diplomat notorious for his extravagance, entering Paris his horses were shod with silver... with his autograph
