mail_outline sales@mediastorehouse.com
Max Darewski, musical prodigyMaximillian Arnold (Max) Darewski (1894-1929), a musical prodigy who composed, conducted and played the piano. Seen here as a teenager, in coat and hat, carrying a music case
Moritz Lutzen, musical prodigyMoritz Lutzen, a musical boy prodigy -- he composed, conducted and played the piano. His later career seemed to focus mainly on the composition of popular songs
Feather Headdress 1796A caricature of the extravagant fashions of the period. The womans headdress is composed of ostrich plumes & an aigrette. Date: 1796
Fashions for February, 1844Engraving of two women modelling The Illustrated London News idea of Fashion for February 1844. The full caption reads as follows: No.1
Women, Girl & Hoop 1877Cuirasse bodice & tunic with underskirt in pink & grey; gold dress with square neckline & plastron composed of horizontal bands of lace. The girl wears heeled boots
Guatemala / Tikal / PyramidTemple of the Great Jaguar from 810 in the metropolis of TIKAL surrounded by the virgin forest. the site is composed of 3000 temples, pyramids and steles of the Mayas
Roasting fifty six geese at once for the inmates of the oldMan turning the handle of a large roasting spit holding fifty six geese for the Old Mens Hospital, Norwich. The spit is composed of 10 rods, each having six geese on each
Somerset SceneryThe start of Burrington Combe, Somerset, showing the Rock of Ages where a curate, Augustus Toplady, composed the famous hymn of the same name, whilst sheltering from a thunderstorm
Jade Green & Gold GownA gown by Jeanne Lanvin composed of a pale jade green bodice and skirt and sleeves of gold beads sewn onto a transparent net. A long belt is tied at the waist
Deco Jumper & Hat 1935Hand-knitted Chessboard jumper with short sleeves & the new demure little collar is composed of large different coloured squares. Worn with a belt & matching brimless hat
Poro-Plastic CorsetThe patent Poro-Plastic corset is composed of felt & is seamless, boneless & stitchless and yet affords excellent support being elastic & porous & lightweight
Underwear C. 1923A silk crepe nightgown with wing sleeves & pin tucks & chemise & knickers to match; pleated cami-knickers; princess petticoat & knickers composed of fine pleats
Feather Hat with VeilA toque or fitted helmet composed of black & white feathers creating a scallop design complete with a visor style veil; a black hat with a segmented brim
Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyJakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809ÔÇô1847), born and widely known as Felix Mendelssohn - German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early Romantic period. Date: circa 1840s
Slum CricketA group of boys play a game of cricket on waste ground. A piece of wood propped up with coats serves as a makeshift wicket, while the ball is composed of who knows what?
Blue & White Dress 1875Blue & white dress with low, square neckline & jacket bodice, under-skirt composed of lace flounces & puffings, the over-skirt arranged over a bustle or crinolette
Costume / Feather Fan / 1900Gown with a sac bodice composed of a large weave net, high all round collar with ruff, floral relief trim & an accordian pleated skirt ornamented with beaded waves
Accordeon / MustoA group of musicians composed of drummer & three accordians playing an accompaniment for Morris Dancers outside a village pub
Robin Hood and his men on a music sheetRobin Hood and his Merry Men depicted on a music sheet entitled The Musical Bouquet. The music itself is for a new song, The Merry Sherwood Ranger, composed by Alexander Lee to words by J Halford
Birth of New GermanyThe birth of the third reich is viewed with alarm and dismay by other nations. The nativity scene is composed of an aryan peasant family nurturing their new saviour
RED SKIRTShe holds out her red full circle skirt. Each tier is composed of tiny pleats to add fullness. The V neck top in transparent chevron print ties on the shoulders
Costume Mrs Hunter 1860SPlain dress with bishop sleeves & reversed cuffs composed of folds. A string of large beads falls between the stand-up collar & belt. N.B broad bracelet with disc motif
Costume / Photo 1860SMiddle aged woman in a dress composed of a fabric with horizontal stripes. Much of her clothing is obscured by a fringed shawl which reaches almost to ground level
Crimea / Peace RestoredPEACE ! PEACE ! PEACE ! A song composed to celebrate the end of the war in the Crimea
Dinner Dress / Worth 1921Pink dress by Worth with cap sleeves, deep V -neck, slightly low waisted & with a skirt composed of sections of tiers of fringing creating an uneven hemline
Lady in Shawl 1837Pale grey robe: scallop shaped trim down one side of the skirt composed of black velvet & blonde lace, large Kashmir shawl & lace edged collar with brooch. Footman in livery
DELIA MASONs HAT C1906Delia Mason wears a hat composed of lace & gauze over a wire frame & trimmed with daisies. The brim is shaped into waves
MENs SHOES 1908An example of a front lacing shoe & boot with a contrasting upper which may be composed of canvas
Swimwear / Der Bazar 1869A selection of two-piece bathing costumes probably composed of a combination with long trouser legs & an over-skirt or tunic
Mole & Chamois Skin Coat3/4 length coat narrow in the bodice & then flaring from the hip composed of triangular sections of moleskin & chamois leather with a hood, deep fold back cuffs, belt & fur beret
Two-Tone Dress / New LookThe sleeves are cut with the upper bodice and fitted to a deep waist band. The skirt is composed of bands of alternating brown & grey fabric of increasing width
Playsuit with StripesA playsuit by Hanro composed of navy shorts and a striped top with collar. Worn here with a pair of espedrilles
Beach Wear Late 1930SBEACH WEAR: two-piece costume for wearing over a swimsuit composed of high-waisted trousers hung from braces & tapered at the ankle with a draw-string & a bolero
Seagull Top 1930SA navy blue & white beach ensenble composed of a backless sun-top with seagull motif & shorts with belt & piping down the sides
Art Nouveau BorderingBorder composed of pale mauve flowers
Floral Border (Mono)A beautiful surround composed of Christmas roses and icicles
Female Type / Flowers 1904A young woman wearing a decollete dress, a glass locket & a felt hat with an upturned brim, holds aloft an arch composed of flowers
Rose Dress 1899Low cut dress composed of vertical panels of pleated blue fabric & white lace adorned with artificial roses. The skirt fits tight over the hips and flares from the knee
LA Java Music SheetLa Java created by popular singer Mistinguett - composed by Maurice Yvain