Neck Collection (page 9)

Wiltshire Sunbonnet
A practical sunbonnet worn by a Wiltshire countrywoman has a flap which extends over the neck & shoulders to protect them from the harsh sun. Date: 1907

Kitty Gordon (1878 1974), English stage and silent film actress, wearing a tiara, pearl drop earrings & a double string of pearls around her neck. Date: circa 1905

Tunic Dress 1920
Young lady in a tunic dress with tubular under-skirt, V neck bodice & broad sash. She wears Louis heeled buckle shoes & her hair is cut into a bob with a thick fringe. Date: 1920

Fur Trim Gown 1899
Princess robe secured at neck & waist with an ornate clasp has tulip design embroidery, fur trim & opens below the waist to reveal an ornamented under- skirt. N.B Fur muff. Date: 1899

Passementerie 1889
Detail of a bodice with puffed sleeves and a V neck which is highly ornamented with passementerie. Date: 1889

Skirt & Blouse 1828
Ruff, kerchief, ribbon adorned bonnet, blouse with full sleeves contained at the upper arm by a band, a canezou, skirt trimmed at waist & at knee level with lilac & foliage. 1828

Casual Wear 1940s
Bib and brace shorts (dungarees) or dress; shapeless, woollen coat with patch pockets; halter-neck summer frock or two-piece summer suit. Date: 1940s

DRESSES 1954
Two elegant, pencil-skirted dresses. One has 3/4 length sleeves and gathered detailing at the neck and waist; the other a diagonally buttoned bodice. Date: 1954

Evening dresses 1931
Two gowns by Worth: one has a low back, shoulder straps, a long train & corsage & bow detail at the small of the back; the other is a simple design in pink with a V neck Date: 1931

Evening Dress 1818
White evening gown worn over a blue slip. The neck-line is cut low & off the shoulder. The long sleeves have vandyked epaulettes & cuffs. The hem has 3 deep flounces of lace. Date: 1818

Costume / Women 1816
A pale lilac redingote with long sleeves finishing over the knuckles. The ruffles at the neck of her gown fall over the collar. She wears a white shawl & a plumed hat. Date: 1815

Miniature / Passot
A young brunette lady wears a white gown with puffed sleeves and transparent gigot over- sleeves. A pink and white scarf is draped round her neck. Date: late 1820s

Classical Costume C. 1800
The clothing demonstrates a pronounced classical influence. A simple white gown, brown scarf, gold armlet & black ribbon at her neck. Her hair is dressed in curls. Date: circa 1800

Walking Dress 1804
White muslin walking dress with V neck, high waist & interesting sleeve detail. She keeps warm with a red cashmere shawl. Her obi hat is decorated with red flowers. Date: 1804

Cartoon, The gift from France, WW1
Cartoon, The gift from France, showing a German lady receiving a simply adorable gift from her soldier, a severed hand on a necklace. Date: 1915

Englishman 1170
He wears a short cloak over an ankle-length tunic, fastened with a brooch at the neck and a belt at the waist : he wears gloves Date: circa 1170

Englishwoman 1070
Her gown has an embroidered neck, and is held at waist by a twist of wool : beneath, her chemise reaches to the ground Date: circa 1070

Edwardian bows, floral and feathered hats 1909
Seletion of fashionable hats: toque, brimless hat that had a very wide crown and Merry Widow a large hat with a large brim, trimmed with bows, satin ribbon, plumed feathers and flowers. 1909

Goldsmith / Green Harbour
OLIVER GOLDSMITH Corner of Break-neck Stairs, Green Harbour Court, Old Bailey, where the Irish writer lived in 1758 Date: 1730 - 1774

Fontenelle / Delpech
BERNARD LE BOVIER DE FONTENELLE - French writer and librettist Date: 1657 - 1757

Jean Racine Anon Eng
JEAN RACINE French dramatist Date: 1639 - 1699

Examples of the newest millery 1909
Two Edwardian women wearing toques hats. (left) Hat of black crinoline trimmed high in front with some upright ostrich feathers, held in place with jet black buttons

Elegant tailored summer dress 1909
Woman wearing Merry Widow hat with plumes and pretty tunic frock with rats tail embroideries in mauve and gold on net. 1909

Woman in 1910
Woman wearing a typical edwardian clothing, with merry widow hat and plumes. Date: 1910

Women wearing Edwardian dresses 1907
Two charming frocks with high necks. 1907

Edwardain women wearing tea frock and bridge dress 1907
The tea gown on the right, is printed with tussore in rose-pink and black is worn with a coat of lace outlined with pink taffetas and laced with ribbon to match

Trio of charming blouses 1907
Three Edwardian women wearing fashionable blouses, (left) Fine cream net with epaulettes, straps and belt of black ribbon patterned with roses

Summer frocks 1907
Two women wearing charming summer frocks, (left) white muslin with black spots, valenciennes lace and narrow rouleaux of pale blue silk

Women in dust cloak 1907
Edwardian woman wearing a charming loose cloak without sleeves in shantung, silk trimmed with red and black embroideries. 1907

First steps
Mother holding her child while she takes her first steps. 1880

Women wearing tennis frocks 1907
Two women wearing tennis outfits in muslin. Date: 1907

Womens Edwardian skirt with belt 1907
Edwardian women wearing tailored-made simple skirts with high necked embroidered blouses with deep collar and cuffs. Date: 1907

Hunting clothing 1907
Woman wearing a costume for the moors in Harris Tweed and brown cloth. 1907

Fashion for winter sports 1929
Models wearing comfortable ski-wear. 1929

Fashions for winter sports 1929
Models wearing the latest fashionable skiing and skating outfits. Date: 1929

Alluring sports-kit for the winter 1929
Models wearing winter sports outfits available from Selfridges. 1929

Large bustle 1886
Woman wearing plain green walking dress with large bustle. 1886

Advert for John Barker & Co, lace blouses 1912
Three women wearing laced blouses, in ivory with black ribbon velvet introduced down the front and scallop edging, high neck of alternate rows of Valenciennes lined thoughout the net

Model wearing fashionable stripes 1933
Woman wearing three different style stripy pullovers with high waists for a day playing golf. Date: 1933

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove fashionable stripes 1933
Two models wearing stripy pullovers for Chanel. (top) Hand-knitted effect with neck-tie (bottom) Lightweight striped top also with neck-tie. Date: 1933

Advert for Chas. Packer & Co, neck-slides 1912
Dainty designs in pearls and diamonds set in platinum for neck-slides. 1912

Steeplechasing
Two horses neck-and-neck jumping over a fence.Date: circa 1910

Advert for Braemar Scotlands knitwear 1933
Two women wearing same style different colour Botany woollen cardigans and flared skirts. Date: 1933

Crying the Neck at Gulval, Cornwall
A man in the village of Gulval near Penzance, Cornwall, in September 1984, following the harvest tradition of Crying the Neck

Handler and Ayrshire cow at a county show. Date: circa 1980s

Victorian Scrap, clown in red and yellow costume. circa 1880s

Kickamuit River at Touisset Neck, Massachusetts, USA
View of Kickamuit (or Kickemuit) River at Touisset Neck, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1908

Victorian Scrap, performing dog. circa 1880s

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