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Newly recruited Metropolitan Police officers in uniform
A line of newly recruited Metropolitan Police officers are fitted with their uniforms and helmets at a police clothing store in Lambeth Road, south east London

The Toilet of Helen by Aubrey Beardsley, an illustration to his novel Under the Hill. A bare-breasted Helen is preened and pampered by decorative ladies in 18th century dress

Two Metropolitan Police officers in the street
Two Metropolitan Police officers pose for their photograph in a street, with a rough stone wall behind them. They are wearing double-breasted overcoats. Date: late 19th century

Messalina by Aubrey Beardsley
Messalina and her companion by Aubrey Beardsley, an illustration to an edition of the Roman satirist Juvenals Sixth Satire. Messalina was the wife of the Roman emperor Claudius. Date: 1895

Greek Artistic Beauty, elegantly draped in thin pink chiffon and holding a variety of metal amphorae. She seems to have forgotten some of her clothing however.... Date: circa 1910s

Djibouti, East Africa - Hairdressers
Djibouti, East Africa - Traditional methods of hairdressing. Date: circa 1910s

Two outfits by Philippe et Gaston and Jean Patou
Two fashionable ladies wearing the latest outfits. On the left, a plain off the shoulder blue dress with white collar, by Philippe et Gaston

Three women in outfits by Doeuillet
Three women wearing outfits by Doeuillet. On the left, a grey sleeveless tubular dress with scattered gold design, and red trim around neckline, hem and hips

Two ladies in outfits by Premet
Two fashionable ladies wearing outfits by Premet. On the left, a three-piece beige suit, single-breasted jacket with black block squares and belt

Three children in outfits by English Warehouse
Three children holding hands, wearing outfits by English Warehouse. 1924

Two ladies in outfits by Philippe et Gaston and Drecoll
Two fashionable ladies wearing fashionable summer outfits, probably for a day at the races. On the left, a white cap-sleeve crepe dress with black floral pattern and yellow border trim

Djibouti, Two women water carriers
A very odd photographic postcard from Djibouti, East Africa, featuring two women of starkly differing physical stature. On the left is a small woman smoking a large cigarette

Young Woman from Senegal wearing only a decorated loincloth and an orange necklace. Date: circa 1910s

Warmlite advertisement
Robert Hirst & co advertisement for " Warmlite", a dual purpose weathercoat with a " zipp-in" warmer of quilted " Tropaline." Date: 1953

Suede Jacket & Gloves
Stylish double-breasted, belted, suede jacket with large pointed collar & revers & pocket flaps. Worn with matching gauntlets & clutch handbag. Date: 1930s

BOX COAT 1812
Man in striped breeches, black hessian boots, black double- breasted jacket & box coat with 5 capes. The other man wears a cut-away coat, striped waistcoat & silk stockings. Date: 1812

Costume / Men Late 1820S
Top hat, white cravat, waistcoat & strapped pantaloons, black single- breasted coat cut-away at the front, heavy black cloak with multiple capes. Date: late 1820s

A man and a woman of Korea. A book of national types and costumes from the early 19th century

42nd Highlanders (The Black Watch)
Colour Sergeant of 42nd Highlanders (The Black Watch) (The Royal Highland Regiment) - wearing full battle order. He is wearing the double-breasted (short-lived) doublet

Czech Republic - 7th All Sokol Rally in Prague
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

Roseate Finches
A pair of Roseate Finches. Pastel drawing by Raymond Sheppard

Jeanne Lanvin / Outfit
Front cover design by Lanvin showing a remuskah dress in purple with balloon sleeves, double breasted bodice, belted waist and contrasting hat, gloves and bag

Uniforms for assistant nurses
Pictured on the left, a single-breasted dark green serge suit, on the right a dark green overcoat. Uniforms designed for state enrolled assistant nurses

Fashions July 1875
Polonaise: in lilac stripes with vandyked trim, open jacket bodice, corset front beneath or in brown plaid. Both have elaborate cuffs. Girl: double-breasted coat

History of Fashion 1880
Coat bodice, basques well over the hips, double-breasted, cut-away at the front & trimmed with cord; straight skirt with vertical stripes, train & diagonal drapery

1860 Costume / Women & Boy
Boy: forage cap, knickerbocker suit with side buttoning tunic. Women: dress with single flounce, Swiss belt & unusual headdress; grey & blue, double-breasted coat

Men
The latest fashions for men by Edward Minister and Son, featured in the Gazette of Fashion. The two men wear tail coats, silk top hats, double breasted waistcoats and carry walking canes

Tongan Women Box C1830
Two bare-breasted Tongan women fight it out as a predominantly male crowd enjoys the fun

2-PIECE SUITS 1951
Stylish, two-piece Italian suits. Both have long lapels and trousers with cuffs or turn-ups. One is single- breasted with 2 buttons; the other double-breasted with four

Harella Coat 1948
A light brown, double- breasted, tailored coat with large pocket flaps and turn back cuffs. The skirt is flared and is 3/4 length

Mens Overcoat
A man wearing 3/4 quarter length double breasted coat, with trim

Tailor-Made with Fur
A tailor-made in black wool with a short, doubled breasted jacket with astrakhan revers, epaulettes & trimming at the jacket borders. Worn with a hat tied on with a large bow

Costume / Man / Frith 1860S
The artist William Powell Frith (1819-1909) wearing a large necktie, checked trousers & double-breasted waistcoat with roll collar, frock coat & a pinkie ring

Coat & Topper 1911
Price Ellison in a double- breasted overcoat not unlike a frock coat in styling

Sears Roebuck Coats 1914
American winter coats: double- breasted coat with astrakan fur collar & cuffs & a quilted lining; herringbone tweed overcoat with a half-belt at the back & pocket flaps

Social / Us City in Snow
Young American wears a half- length blue double-breasted overcoat with velvet collar, broad lapels, cuffs & pocket flaps, a bowler hat & a high detachable collar & cravat

SIMPSONs SUIT 1937
An elegant man in a double- breasted suit with easy drape and long lapel rolled to the bottom button worn with a carnation buttonhole, striped tie & trilby hat

Dryden / Menswear / 202
Fashions for men: Formal, casual and sporty looks: evening dress with black tie, suit with double- breasted jacket, panama hat, knitted vest & flannel shorts

Racial / Digger Couple
Digger Indian couple from California. They have each placed an arm on the others shoulder and gaze out at the viewer

Indians of Yosemite
Indians of the Yosemite Valley. A man, woman and two children pose in a studio

American Style 1927
19 year old American in light coloured plus-fours, woollen socks & co-respondent shoes, waistcoat, single-breasted jacket & tie probably in a British regimental stripe

Model in Shorts 1940
Young model wears white linen shorts and a striped, short- sleeved, double-breasted linen jacket. She also wears a pair of thick soled shoes laced up with cord

Nathaniel Willm. Wraxall
SIR NATHANIEL WILLIAM WRAXALL Historical writer, born at Bristol. Employed on diplomatic missions

Costumes for the Seaside
Yellow two-piece dress with jacket & turban; striped skirt & blouse with red double- breasted jacket; black & red bathing costume & cap & beach robe with large floral design

Frock Coat & Globe Photo
A very tall man, his hand resting on a globe, wears a frock coat, narrow trousers, a single-breasted waistcoat with no collar & a dark cravat

Boy in Best Clothes 1880
Boy wearing an Eton suit comprised of short single- breasted jacket & waistcoat with roll collar, light grey trousers, white Eton collar & narrow bowtie & a top hat

Riding Dress / Photo 1860S
Breeches, calf-length boots & spurs, a short square cut single-breasted coat with velvet collar (possibly hunters pink ), a riding crop & top hat on the floor

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