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Ankle Collection

Background imageAnkle Collection: Toilet / Hair / Hairdressers

Toilet / Hair / Hairdressers
Women sitting under hair dryers at the hairdressers

Background imageAnkle Collection: Diagram of the bones of the right leg and hip

Diagram of the bones of the right leg and hip
Diagram of the bones of the right leg, showing the joint with the pelvis at the hip

Background imageAnkle Collection: 1950S Pinup Girl

1950S Pinup Girl
A 1950s model reclining wearing a rather revealing gold dress, gold earrings and gold ankle chain

Background imageAnkle Collection: Varese Shoes 1928

Varese Shoes 1928
A smiling young lady with a kiss curl on her forehead holds aloft a dainty pair of court style shoes with an ankle strap

Background imageAnkle Collection: Ibo Women, Nigeria - Traditional Dancing

Ibo Women, Nigeria - Traditional Dancing - note the Igbo ankle rattles. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageAnkle Collection: A quite superb photographic postcard of a group of Masai Women from Kenya, East Africa

A quite superb photographic postcard of a group of Masai Women from Kenya, East Africa. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageAnkle Collection: Marshall & Snelgrove gown: loose fitting, high waisted ankle length gown in a bronze fabric

Marshall & Snelgrove gown: loose fitting, high waisted ankle length gown in a bronze fabric, round neckline, Medici style collar, translucent sleeves & reverse cuffs. Date: 1915

Background imageAnkle Collection: Comic postcard, Dishevelled woman at a party Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Dishevelled woman at a party Date: 20th century

Background imageAnkle Collection: A winter stroll in the Luxembourg Gardens, 1830

A winter stroll in the Luxembourg Gardens, 1830. Woman in large bonnet with plumes, dress with sleeves en beret trimmed with velvet, high lace collar, and fur scarf. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Background imageAnkle Collection: View of Saint Peters Basilica, Rome

View of Saint Peters Basilica, Rome. Esterno di S. Pietro. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Background imageAnkle Collection: Clocked stocking 1910

Clocked stocking 1910
Woman wearing the latest way of wearing a watch around her ankle! 1910

Background imageAnkle Collection: 10938133

10938133
Knight in armour from the 15th century with heraldic shield and helmet.. Gravestone of Peter von Stettenberg, died 1441. Details of the armour fastenings at the knee and ankle

Background imageAnkle Collection: GIRLS PARTY FROCK

GIRLS PARTY FROCK
A fair-haired girl with long plaits wears a pretty party dress in salmon-pink crepe ornamented with frills and smocking. Date: 1930s

Background imageAnkle Collection: HUNTING DRESS 1929

HUNTING DRESS 1929
Tailored d-b jacket with patch pockets, box-pleated skirt, ankle socks & lace up boots; jacket with back pleats, argyll stockings & high boots; motoring coat with fur collar. Date: 1929

Background imageAnkle Collection: Costume - Diabolo 1817

Costume - Diabolo 1817
Man: blue coat with gold buttons, lapels & split cuffs; light coloured pantaloons (trousers). Woman: white muslin dress with ruff, hem decorated with lace & rouleaux Date: 1817

Background imageAnkle Collection: RAJ FASHIONS LATE 1910S

RAJ FASHIONS LATE 1910S
Raj clothing. The men wear cool pale coloured suits and slim ties. The ladies wear white, ankle-length dresses with soft ruffles or broderie Anglaise. Date: late 1910s

Background imageAnkle Collection: MUSLIN GOWN 1795

MUSLIN GOWN 1795
A young woman wears a white muslin, ankle length gown, muslin jacket, a fichu or neckerchief, a mob cap with pink ribbon, white stockings & black heeled shoes. Date: 1795

Background imageAnkle Collection: HIKING FASHIONS 1926

HIKING FASHIONS 1926
Feminine rambling fashions of 3/4 length tweed or checked skirts worn with matching or contrasting jackets. Stockings or ankle socks are worn with various styles of shoe. Date: 1926

Background imageAnkle Collection: CHILD FASHIONS 1931

CHILD FASHIONS 1931
American fashions: a little boy wears a short & shirt set, the girls wear frocks reminiscent of their mothers. The eldest girl wears a shirt & tie with a skirt & jacket. Date: 1931

Background imageAnkle Collection: WORKING CLASS DRESS 1795

WORKING CLASS DRESS 1795
A young, working class woman wears a white gown tucked up to reveal an ankle length, blue petticoat. The young man wears a white shirt and short, green jacket. Date: 1795

Background imageAnkle Collection: Woman in Pink Dress / 1869

Woman in Pink Dress / 1869
A pink dress representative of the style of about 1869 - 1870. Viewed from the side the polonaise & overskirt are clearly visible

Background imageAnkle Collection: BOY IN FROCK 1850S

BOY IN FROCK 1850S
A small child (probably a boy) wears a tartan costume of short skirt & short sleeved bodice with shaped basque, lace tucker & narrow ribbon trim & shoes with ankle straps Date: 1850s

Background imageAnkle Collection: Advert for Burberry weatherproof top-coats and suits 1913

Advert for Burberry weatherproof top-coats and suits 1913
Showing a man wearing a trilby hat, striped single breasted lounge suit for daytime function, in a wide range of materials, flannel, cashmere and tweed, narrow trousers and spats shoes

Background imageAnkle Collection: Children from Sierra Leone

Children from Sierra Leone
Two young children from Sierra Leone, West Africa Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAnkle Collection: Three young Somali Boys at Djibouti, East Africa

Three young Somali Boys at Djibouti, East Africa
Three young Somali Boys (one with an injured and bandaged ankle) at Djibouti, East Africa. Date: 1909

Background imageAnkle Collection: Victorian boy in jacket and breeches

Victorian boy in jacket and breeches
A little Victorian boy wearing jacket and breeches, leaning casually against a table in the photographers studio

Background imageAnkle Collection: Peggy Moran / 10-Pin Bowl

Peggy Moran / 10-Pin Bowl
Actress Peggy Moran, one of Hollywoods top-ranking female bowlers, boasting an average score of 175

Background imageAnkle Collection: Trenches under Rain

Trenches under Rain
Ankle-deep in water which is added to by the pouring rain, huddled under wet capes in a muddy trench shared with rats - who needs an enemy to make trench life miserable ?

Background imageAnkle Collection: Various Shoes / Shaw / 1350

Various Shoes / Shaw / 1350
A selection of Piked shoes with long uppers and buckled ankle straps possibly ornamented with embroidery or punched outs designs

Background imageAnkle Collection: Studio photo of an Edwardian boy in his Sunday best

Studio photo of an Edwardian boy in his Sunday best (Albert Auerbach). Date: circa 1907

Background imageAnkle Collection: Advert for Peter Robinsons ladies footwear 1905

Advert for Peter Robinsons ladies footwear 1905
Selection of Edwardian ladies footwear including elegant beaded evening shoes and ankle boots. 1905

Background imageAnkle Collection: Carrying a heavy load on the head - Sudan

Carrying a heavy load on the head - Sudan. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAnkle Collection: Black teenage girl touching and kneeling in the snow in Nott

Black teenage girl touching and kneeling in the snow in Nott
Nottingham. Black teenage girl touching and kneeling in the snow on the pavement. Girl in thick knitted cardigan and white ankle jeans. Long brick wall with tall trees, left of picture. Date: 1960s

Background imageAnkle Collection: Girl in Stripy Outfit

Girl in Stripy Outfit
Butcher blue and white striped zephyr dress and hat for todays fashionable little girl (available at Harrod s). Date: 1930s

Background imageAnkle Collection: Noble & Middle Class C14

Noble & Middle Class C14
Clothing of the upper & middle class: voluminous outer garments resembling cloaks or mantles, fur hats with narrow up-turned brims. N.B shoes with bars, pouch & dagger. Date: 14th century

Background imageAnkle Collection: Advert for Dolcis shoes 1931

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1931
A selection of fashionable evening court shoes & sandals in a variety of fabrics or kid leather with high heels & an ankle strap or bar across the instep. Date: 1931

Background imageAnkle Collection: Boy does Maths Homework

Boy does Maths Homework
Boy wears a summer sailor suit of white sailor blouse with pale blue turn-over collar & cuffs, white & blue striped knickerbockers or short trousers & ankle strap shoes. Date: circa 1890

Background imageAnkle Collection: Englishman 1170

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

Background imageAnkle Collection: Englishman 1145

Englishman 1145
His hooded cloak is made of skin, with smooth side inside and a shirt beneath; ankle gaiters cover the tops of his shoes Date: circa 1145

Background imageAnkle Collection: Ankle and foot bones

Ankle and foot bones.. Handcolored steel engraving from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masses Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body, Paris, 1864

Background imageAnkle Collection: Leg, ankle and foot bones

Leg, ankle and foot bones.. Handcolored steel engraving from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masses Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body, Paris, 1864

Background imageAnkle Collection: Suffragette Striking Scene at Demonstration

Suffragette Striking Scene at Demonstration. At a demonstration, its hand to hand combat as suffragette attacks policeman with umbrella, hands and ankle boots. Date: circa 1911

Background imageAnkle Collection: Advert for Burberry smart topcoat 1913

Advert for Burberry smart topcoat 1913
Smart full length weatherproof topcoat made from Urbitor coating or tweed. Provides protection in rainy weather because of its resistance to wet is efficient and permanent. 1913

Background imageAnkle Collection: Advert for Dolcis shoes 1946

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1946
A touch of glamour in Dolcis exclusive ankle strap models. 1946

Background imageAnkle Collection: Advert for Dolcis shoes 1933

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1933
For occasions demanding elegance... A selection of fashionable evening court shoes and sandals, can be dyed to any shade, in a variety of fabrics or kid leather with high heels

Background imageAnkle Collection: Edmontosaurus ankle & foot

Edmontosaurus ankle & foot
The fossil ankle and foot bones of Edmontosaurus prepared for an exhibition at the Natural History Museum, London. The fossils were arranged as if they were lying in the quarry in which they were

Background imageAnkle Collection: Advert for Anklet by Joyce California shoes 1945

Advert for Anklet by Joyce California shoes 1945
Red ankle buckle shoes with wedge by Anklet by Joyce California, fitted by Saxone. 1945

Background imageAnkle Collection: Danish Fashions 1921

Danish Fashions 1921
Lounging suits: narrow ankle revealing trousers with turn- ups, lounging jackets with sloping shoulders, high all round shirt collars & a flat cap or straw boater. Date: 1921

Background imageAnkle Collection: Three dresses by Beer, Premet and Martial et Armand

Three dresses by Beer, Premet and Martial et Armand
Three fashionable women wearing evening dresses. On the left, a salmon pink narrow strap tubular satin crepe casino dress with embroidered silver pearls and a green fan detail at the hip, by Beer

Background imageAnkle Collection: Percival Pott

Percival Pott
PERCIVALL POTT surgeon at St Bartholomews hospital, London, who gave his name to a fracture of the ankle and a deformity of the spine, Potts disease. Date: 1714 - 1788

Background imageAnkle Collection: Three checkered dresses by Martial et Armand

Three checkered dresses by Martial et Armand

Background imageAnkle Collection: Outfits by Martial et Armand, Philippe et Gaston, and Jenny

Outfits by Martial et Armand, Philippe et Gaston, and Jenny
Three young ladies wearing fashionable daytime outfits. On the left a black crepe dress with silver belt, flounced cuffs, small buttons and long neck scarf, by Martial et Armand

Background imageAnkle Collection: Three young ladies in dresses by Beer

Three young ladies in dresses by Beer
Three young ladies wearing dresses by Beer. On the left, a sleeveless black dress with white large pebble print, sash around hips and red bow

Background imageAnkle Collection: Young lady in pink evening dress by Jenny

Young lady in pink evening dress by Jenny
Young lady wearing a pink and gold tubular evening dress with narrow straps and oversized fur scarf, by Jenny. 1924

Background imageAnkle Collection: Two ladies in outfits by Lucien Lelong and Jean Patou

Two ladies in outfits by Lucien Lelong and Jean Patou
Two fashionable ladies in summer outfits, watching a cycle race. On the left, a long sleeved white and navy blue crepe de chine patterned 3/4 length dress, with white collar and cuffs

Background imageAnkle Collection: Young lady in black and white dress by Lucien Lelong

Young lady in black and white dress by Lucien Lelong
Young lady wearing a 3/4 length white dress in crepe de chine with large black floral design and black cape, by Lucien Lelong. Racehorses and jockeys can be seen between the trees in the background

Background imageAnkle Collection: Young lady in patterned dress by Philippe and Gaston

Young lady in patterned dress by Philippe and Gaston
Young lady wearing a white crepe embroidered long sleeved Scottish style patterned dress, by Philippe and Gaston. 1924

Background imageAnkle Collection: Young lady in black dress by Jean Patou

Young lady in black dress by Jean Patou
Young lady wearing a black satin dress with open high collar and navy and grey patterned stripes in the pleats, by Jean Patou. 1924

Background imageAnkle Collection: Young lady in black and grey dress by Jenny

Young lady in black and grey dress by Jenny
Young lady wearing a striped satin matt black and grey long sleeved, figureless dress, with red and purple side pleats, by Jenny. 1924

Background imageAnkle Collection: Young lady in black dress by Drecoll

Young lady in black dress by Drecoll
Young lady wearing a black long-sleeved, figureless dress, with a long belt tied at the hips, by Drecoll. 1924

Background imageAnkle Collection: Young lady in tubular dress by Molyneux

Young lady in tubular dress by Molyneux
Young lady wearing a silk crepe tubular shaped dress with low waistline, holding a straw bonnet with ribbon, by Molyneux. 1924

Background imageAnkle Collection: Two women in outfits by Premet

Two women in outfits by Premet
Two fashionable women in outfits by Premet. On the left, a rosewood crepe tubular two-piece dress with high shirt style collar and ribbon, and a bow to the side of waist

Background imageAnkle Collection: Evening dresses by Philippe et Gaston and Drecoll

Evening dresses by Philippe et Gaston and Drecoll
Two fashionable ladies wearing boat neckline evening dresses. On the left, a white crepe dress encrusted with pearls with a kite shaped design and ruffle to the side, by Philippe et Gaston

Background imageAnkle Collection: Three sports outfits by Jean Patou and Bernard

Three sports outfits by Jean Patou and Bernard
Three young ladies wearing sports outfits. On the left, a striped short sleeved dress and parasol, by Jean Patou. In the middle, a three-piece white suit with high collar and ribbon bow

Background imageAnkle Collection: Young lady in suit by Paul Poiret

Young lady in suit by Paul Poiret
Young lady wearing a white fleece tailored suit with high collar, hip pockets with square pattern in blue and red, and blue brimmed cloche hat, by Paul Poiret. 1924

Background imageAnkle Collection: Young lady in dinner dress by Paul Poiret

Young lady in dinner dress by Paul Poiret
Young lady wearing dinner dress with narrow beaded straps, trimmed in gold metal and black crepe satin green, by Paul Poiret. 1924

Background imageAnkle Collection: Girl Exercising

Girl Exercising
Keep young and beautiful : A smart little girl demonstrates how a few minutes stretching your arms and legs each day is a good form of exercise. Child, children Date: 1930s

Background imageAnkle Collection: Girls & Abstract Art

Girls & Abstract Art
Three little girls are bemused by modern abstract art. Date: 1960s

Background imageAnkle Collection: Dress & Blouse C. 1905

Dress & Blouse C. 1905
A young woman in a blouse with a yoke, a high all-round collar, gathered sleeves which are tight from the elbow to the wrist & an ankle length pleated skirt. Date: circa 1905

Background imageAnkle Collection: Beatrice Lillies Shoes

Beatrice Lillies Shoes
Costume design for Beatrice Lillie for her role in Dr. Rhythm, starring Bing Crosby and directed by Frank Tuttle. Shoes for gaucho number. Date: 1938

Background imageAnkle Collection: Victorian girl in matching velvet jacket and skirt

Victorian girl in matching velvet jacket and skirt
A little Victorian girl wearing a matching velvet jacket and skirt, leaning against an upholstered chair in the photographers studio

Background imageAnkle Collection: Eleven people in a garden wearing pith helmets

Eleven people in a garden wearing pith helmets -- six men and five women. One of the men is wearing shorts, and another man is in jodhpurs; the women are wearing ankle-length skirts

Background imageAnkle Collection: Arab Dancing Girls - Algeria

Arab Dancing Girls - Algeria
Arab Dancing Girls - Algiers, Algeria

Background imageAnkle Collection: Egyptian Peasant Women and a young boy

Egyptian Peasant Women and a young boy
Two seated Egyptian peasant women and young toddler, seated on a pale blue cloth, resting having something to eat

Background imageAnkle Collection: Grand PrincessTatiana of Russia

Grand PrincessTatiana of Russia
Grand Princess Tatiana Nikolaievna (1897-1918), daughter of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsaritsa Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, granddaughter of Princess Alice

Background imageAnkle Collection: Patent and Tan Calf Boot

Patent and Tan Calf Boot
Trimmed black patent and tan calf boot with sloping heel and lacing by Cristel. In front, donkey suede and patent pump, patent walking shoe and patent ankle strap shoe

Background imageAnkle Collection: A Tatler Fashion for 1930, by Gordon Conway

A Tatler Fashion for 1930, by Gordon Conway
Illustration showing an original design by Gordon Conway for a soft satin dinner dress, January 1930. The dress was designed on princess lines, ankle-length in front and longer behind

Background imageAnkle Collection: Fable / Dove and Ant

Fable / Dove and Ant
THE DOVE AND THE ANT The ant bites the hunter on the ankle when he is about to shoot the dove, so repaying the doves good deed in rescuing him from the stream

Background imageAnkle Collection: The Tango trouser, 1913

The Tango trouser, 1913
Trousers especially designed for dancing the Tango. The outfit was made up of a skirt slit to the thigh, worn over a pair of Turkish trousers held at the ankle by a band of crystal beads

Background imageAnkle Collection: Summer School Dress

Summer School Dress
A schoolgirl models a sleeveless, floral summer school dress, worn with ankle socks and summer shoes, her hair in pigtails and ribbons

Background imageAnkle Collection: Fashions for Feb. 1861

Fashions for Feb. 1861
Green: wrap-over dress, Greek key border; grey & purple: d.b bodice, revers, ribbon centre & floating ends; blue plaid dress with braces, Swiss belt, habit-shirt & ankle boots

Background imageAnkle Collection: Striped Dress 1861

Striped Dress 1861
Women: short cape & dress in vertical striped fabric & pleated border; high buttoning bodice, pagoda sleeves, purple vandyke & tassel trim. Girl: habit shirt, ankle boots

Background imageAnkle Collection: The Asia, dismastered by a waterspout, on her passage to Bom

The Asia, dismastered by a waterspout, on her passage to Bom
The Asia dismasted by a waterspout on her passage from Port Phillip to Bombay. The rain flooded the decks ankle deep, the fall of the foremast had crushed all that lay beneth. Date: 22nd April 1854

Background imageAnkle Collection: Diagrams of human shoulder and ankle joints

Diagrams of human shoulder and ankle joints
Diagrams of the human shoulder and ankle joints



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