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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
Bloomer & ParasolArabella Bloomer holds a fringed parasol in order to retain her lady like complexion. Date: 1850s
Small Parasol 1802A lady holds a small parasol with an elegantly carved stick. This could possibly be a fan parasol with a hinged cover that could be tilted upright & used as a fan ? Date: 1802
Pagoda Style ParasolA lady, on a seaside ramble, lowers her lace edged pagoda style parasol in order to see who else is promenading on the seafront. Date: 1809
Woman with Fan C. 1620A Frenchwoman of the court of Louis XIII holds a rigid fan of ostrich plumes. Date: circa 1620
Ossi Oswalda with FanActress Ossi Oswalda holds a folding fan with decorative sticks covered in ostrich plumes. Her gauze hat is also trimmed with feathers - this time its osprey. Date: early 1920s
Girl Shows a Leg 1908A young woman lifts her ample skirts & petticoats in order to check her stockings. 1908
Motoring Coat 1923Motoring coat featured on the cover of a catalogue of motoring accessories : it is designed to keep the driver warm even in a vehicle without roof or windscreen. Date: 1923
Advert for Butywave Wavesetters 1931Set your own hair with the Butywave Wavesetter! 1931
Cartoon, Trying on a new hat, WW1Cartoon, showing a frivolous woman trying on a new hat. She complains: How long this war is taking! Her bored soldier husband replies: Not as long as it takes you to try hats on! Date: 1916
Spoon BonnetsSPOON BONNETS Two examples of a shape of bonnet referred to as spoon bonnets shown here trimmed with broad ribbon & flowers. Date: 1863
Green Velvet Coat 1899Long dark green velvet single- breasted coat with large gold buttons & fur yoke, cuffs, collar & epaulettes. Accessories: felt hat with feather trim & parasol. Date: 1899
Little girl travellingA little girl in a white dress with maroon accessories, waiting for the coach. Date: 1889
Walking Dress 1805London walking dress: white muslin gown & a lace edged, brown pelisse that fastens with gold clasps. Accessories: a fur muff, quizzing glass & Spanish hat with plumes. Date: 1805
Advert for Dunhills motoring equipment 1912Dunhills - specialists in motor equipment. Date: 1912
Fashionable 1950S HatThe hat is made out of lace and has been sewn on to a black fabric. It also has black netting which covers the chin and has little white dots attached to it - very elegant. Date: 1950s
WOMENs COAT 1940A double-breasted woollen coat with broad lapels and 4 buttons. Accessories include a hat with felt feather decoration and leather handbag and gloves. Date: 1940
Womens headresses 14th centuryExamples of headwear worn by English ladies. 14th century
Men / Headwear / C14 / StruttExamples of headwear worn by English men. Date: 14th century
Women / Headwear / C15-C16A variety of headwear worn by English women. Date: 15th - 16th century
Egyptian jewellery & figurinesAn Egyptian necklace and figurines. Date: ANCIENT EGYPT
COSTUME / MUFF / 1799An extremely long tubular fur muff. Date: 1799
Hair Styles / Bon Ton / 1840A selection of hairstyles, mainly women s, with elaborately curled locks and ringlets and a woman with a large muff. Date: 1840
Merry Widow Feather HatActress Elizabeth Firth (as Natalie, wife of Popoff) in Lehars operetta, " The Merry Widow", wearing a hat or headdress composed mostly of feathers. Date: 1907
Merry Widow hat, Elizabeth FirthActress Elizabeth Firth (as Natalie, wife of Popoff) in Lehars operetta " The Merry Widow" wearing a plume laden hat - a style later named after the opera. 1907
Lehar / Widow / Elsie PhotoLily Elsie (as Sonia) in Lehars operetta " The Merry Widow" in a hat with a deep crown decorated with tulle & ostrich plumes which became synonymous with the name. Date: 1907
Floral Hat & HandbagSmart brunette in a yellow afternoon frock and black gauntlets sports a matching hat and handbag embroidered with a floral design Date: August 1946
Spanish Necktie AdvertA Spanish gentleman examines his ORPLID necktie with satisfaction Date: circa 1930
Young women, Kate Greenaway 1879Six young women by Kate Greenaway. 1879
Advert for John Bennett jewellers, novelty jewellery 1905A seletion novelty animal style charms, scarf pins and brooches by John Bennett, jewellers, Cheapside. 1905
Trade catalogue for cycle accessories 1911Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, selection of cycle lamps. Date: 1911
Advertisement, Challis Bros, Bicycle BellsAdvertisement, Challis Bros, Homerton, London, Bicycle Bells. 1880s
Advert, J H Dearlove, Bicycle AccessoriesAdvertisement, J H Dearlove, Rydon Street, New North Road -- Bicycle Accessories. 1880s
Bestway pattern for Delightful Necklets, easily made from oddments. 1940s
Selection of black Surah parasols 1886A selection of fashionable black Surah parasols with carved handles, tassels, flounces, fringing, lace and ribbons 1886
Selection of fashionable millinery pins 1886Showy hair pins, every kind of metal and real or false stones used, the griffin pin is made in gold and enamels, the handle of the slver gilt sword is mother-of-pearl surrounded with stones in
Womens bustle 1886Side view of a woman wearing a plain plaited striped skirt and jacket with a ledged bustle. 1886
Advert for Lillywhites skiing clothing & accessories 1937Skiing clothing and equipment for men and women available from Lillywhites. 1937
Trade catalogue of mens manicure equipment 1911Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing a selection of clippers and nickel, antisptic, jugs, soap bowl, shaving mug, brilliantine bottles and nickel spray. Date: 1911
Trade catalogue of hair accessories 1911Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing a selection of hair combs and slides for womens hair. Date: 1911
Beret with Peacock PlumeFlora A Scottish girl with a peacock feather in her beret. Date: circa 1840
Advert for Pierre et Albert Jenin womens hair 1910French advert for the latest hairstlyes with curls. Date: 1910
Practical winter sports equipment 1929Women models wearing winter sports outfits and accessories. Date: 1929
Advert for Noirat, hairstyles, hairpieces and headbands 1910Advertisement for Noirat, women wearing the latest hairpieces and headbands. Date: 1910
Advert for Ch. Lalanne womens hairstyles 1909Elegant hairstyles for the evening wear, with accessories placed on one side and at back. 1909
Advertisement, General Squeegee Tire. 1947
The 1958 Season - Gay companions to sparkling debutDouble page spread from The Tatler suggesting various accessories required by the debutante to ensure a sparkling season! Clockwise from top left
Frocks and accessories 1933Two models wearing long spring crepe-de-chine printed dresses. Date: 1933