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British troops watching shelling, Western Front, WW1British troops watching shelling on German trenches on the Western Front in France (Somme advance) during World War One. Date: circa 1916
British soldiers salvaging near Bapaume, WW1British soldiers salvaging materials on a battlefield near Bapaume, France, on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916
German overcoat hanging from tree, Western Front, WW1A German overcoat hanging from a tree on the Western Front during World War One -- a frequent sight, probably the result of shell fire. Date: circa 1916
1937 Coronation - Imperial mantle of cloth of goldThe magnificent vestment, the Imperial mantle donned by King George VI following his anointing in the Coronation ceremony, seen as it was nearing completion at the Royal School of Needlework
A land-girls dressAn example of work-on-land dress available from Shoolbreds of Tottenham Court Roadbuilt entirely out of bronze khaki drill, made of a three quarter length smock coat
Women frocks 1929Gowns to wear beneath our winter coats. Date: 1929
Advert for Peter Robinsons feather neckwear 1916Two of the many novel styles and excellent values offered at Peter Robinsons Oxford Street. Fashionable cowl collar in fine quailty ostrich feather
Suit to prevent pilot blackout by G. H. DavisBeating the fighter pilots problem: a suit to prevent blackout. Details of the American Berger G2 suit, designed to keep pilots conscious in high-speed air battles during the Second World War
Reflections by Arthur WattsA man tries on civilian clothes in a tailors or draper and considers his reflection which brings back memories of his time spent serving as a British soldier during World War One. Date: 1919
Captain Robert Hook, lifeboatmanCoxswain Robert William Hook (1828 -1911) of the Lowestoft lifeboat Samuel Plimsoll, the saviour of more than 200 lives. Pictured here at Lowestoft harbour entrance in 1883, in a heroic pose
Ski-coat for Aquascutum 1923Woman wearing a Ski-coat with belt. Available from Aquascutum, Regent Street, London. 1923
Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1938Not a shadow of doubt ! Each stocking by Bear Brand ia as unblemished as its reoutation, and every bit as reliable! On the score of economy too, it may be said that a step in the right direction
Advert for Manfield service boot 1916For trench opertaions, or exacting military work of any character. Substantial welltanned leather, soft bellows tongue, leather lined throughout
Full length mink coat 1935Full length wrap-over mink coat, the pelts are worked in a herring-bone design, giving an effect of light and shade. A leather belt around the waist, can be taken off
Advert for Turnbull and Asser military outfits 1916For the comfort of our soldiers. Chamois leather drawers, ensure perfect comfort with absolute warmth. The most suitable garment for all those exposed to damp, wind and cold
Advert for Lillywhites skiwear 1938Lillywhites offer expert service and complete seletion of winter sports equipment and clothing for men, women and children. 1938
Paquin advertisement, 1911Advertisement for the fashion house, Paquin, dressmakers, milliners and furriers to the Courts of Europe with branches in Paris and London (at 39 Dover Street). Date: 1911
Queen Victoria in Bridal Dress on her wedding day - 10th February 1840. Date: 1840
George RobeySir George Robey (1869 1954), English music hall comedian and singer. Here dressed as Dame Trot, in the Panto-Land: Hipprodrome Leads. Date: 1922
Advert for Chilprufe pure wool children clothes 1923So early in the morning. It is on such occasions as Bobbys informal visit to the guest-room, out of his warm bed, along the chilly corridor, that he is likely to take a chill
Advert for E. Johnson chrome leather ulster 1923Winter motoring, for men and women who motors in the cold winter months, either for work or pleasure, a warm leather ulster is indispensable
Advert for Aquascutum mens coats 1923Aquascutum, sole maker of eiderscutum wraps. Snug and restful for motor wear, burdenless and limb-free for walking. 1923
Betty Compson in 1923Betty Compson (1897 1974), American actress in film. Here staring in Woman to Woman. 1923
Advert for Lillywhites skiwear 1933Lillywhites pre-eminent for all winter sports wear and equipment. 1933
Advert for Moss Bros evening wear 1933Evening wear at Moss Bros you can quickly obtain at moderate cost and with an absolute assurance of quality, perfect fitting tails or dinner suits with all accessories. 1933
Little girl hanging out washing, by Muriel DawsonA little girl in red hanging out the washing, by Muriel Dawson. Date: circa 1920s
Toddler playing with red toy train, by Muriel DawsonA toddler plays with a beautiful large red toy train, on a cover design by Muriel Dawson for Home Notes magazine. Date: 1924
Toddler in yellow and white by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1920s
Sir John Martin-Harvey - romantic actorJohn Martin Harvey (18631944) (" Sir John Martin-Harvey" ) - romantic actor of the English theatre. Date: 1926
Young people in ceremonial robes, Japan. Date: circa 1890s
From khaki to goatskinDue to the harsh winter conditions the British soldiers had to change from their khaki uniform to warm goatskin overcoats, woollen hats and new rubber boots. Date: 1915
Hungry Peter dressed as Fat Boy in PickwickHungry Peter the pig dressed as the Fat Boy in Charles Dickens Pickwick Papers, ready for Humpty and Dumptys fancy dress ball. Date: 1914
Tabitha dressed as Red Riding HoodTabitha the cat dressed as Red Riding Hood, with a toy wolf on wheels, ready for Humpty and Dumptys fancy dress ball. Date: 1914
Humpty and Dumpty in Victorian fancy dressHumpty and Dumpty the rabbits getting into Victorian costume, ready for their fancy dress ball. Date: 1914
Rags the dog wearing fancy dressRags the dog dressed as a Horsey Gentleman for Humpty and Dumptys fancy dress ball. Date: 1914
Advert for Saxone service boot 1918The officers field service boot. Quality - durability - service. These three essentials for good footwear are combined in the making of Saxone boots. 1918
Advertisement for Shoolbreds ladies shirtsAdvertisement for Shoolbreds ladies tailor-made shirts, made by expert tailors in the mens shirt department. Materials available are spun silk, taffeta silk, spunella
Advert for Rowe childrens overcoats 1914Advertisement for childrens overcoats from Rowe of New Bond Street, London, by appointment to H M the Queen, featuring the double-breasted Prince style. September 1914
Woman in elegant fur trimmed coatWoman in an elegant fur trimmed coat, evolved from the circular cape, as seen at Peter Robinsons department store in Oxford Street, London. Date: September 1914
Advert for London Corset Co Ltd 1914Advertisement for the London Corset Co Ltd of Hanover Street, London, targeting American Ladies and Others who are unable to visit Paris during the First World War
Advert for Shoolbreds blouses 1914Advertisement for Shoolbreds blouses, illustrating three examples: a smart black fancy net blouse, a dainty ecru net blouse, and a smart ecru net blouse. 1914
Advert for Robinson & Cleaver Ltd evening shirts 1914Advertisement for evening shirts, showing a man in a smart dress shirt with wing collar and bowtie. From Robinson & Cleaver Ltd, Belfast. 1914
Advert for Burberry weatherproof top coat 1914Advertisement for the Burberry weatherproof top coat or raincoat, designed for use in town and country. Showing a man in coat, bowler hat and trousers with turnups. 1914
Rugby suit for boys 1914The Rugby suit for boys, available in tweed, homespun or navy serge from D H Evans and Co Ltd, Oxford Street, London. September 1914
Latest Paris Fashions 1885Three women with bustles. 1885
Dogs doing their wartime duty, WW1Dogs doing their wartime duty in the early weeks of the First World War. No longer a life of idleness -- Fido the Fop has had his day, and Trusty Tim comes into his own
Assortment of mens shirts 1924Collection of 1920s American mens shirts, from a clothing catalogue. 1924
Knitting pattern 1943Warm wool lies... Vest and pants for the long winter evenings. A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a womans vest and pants
