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Quilted & Ermine CoatOrientally inpired evening coat with cape collar, loose tubular sleeves & pleated back panel in a quilted brightly coloured ornate printed fabric lined & trimmed with ermine
Quilted Silk Coat 1922Loose fitting cape style evening coat in sable & quilted silk with a huge fur collar exhibits a distinct chinese influence in the fabric design & tassel trim
Two-Tone Dress / New LookThe sleeves are cut with the upper bodice and fitted to a deep waist band. The skirt is composed of bands of alternating brown & grey fabric of increasing width
Tunic Dress 1912Column-like Directoire or Empire line revival: corsage of translucent fabric with a deep V back, broad cummerbund & a narrow trained skirt with gathered tunic
Rose Dress 1899Low cut dress composed of vertical panels of pleated blue fabric & white lace adorned with artificial roses. The skirt fits tight over the hips and flares from the knee
African Product LabelA small African boy - whose name is evidently Toto - is featured on this label for a domestic product
Ricksha Boy LabelRicksha Boy - in traditional plumed headdress - on a product label
Chaka, Zulu ChiefCHAKA, (Shaka, Tshaka) Zulu leader who ruthlessly conquered and ruled most of southern Africa : depicted here on a product label for a humdrum domestic product !
Mabel Green in HatActress Mabel Green wearing a fabric hat with horizontally pleated crown, a brim that tapers outwards & downwards & ornamented with artifical roses
Briton Riviere / CostumeA lounge suit (consisted of a lounging jacket, waistcoat & trousers all of the same material) in a light, checked fabric worn with a wing collar & tie
Aristocratic French lady choosing fabricsAn aristocratic French lady chooses fabrics chez Bertin, known as Le Ministre des Modes