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Weather MapForecasting the weather at the Air Ministry, Kew, London - making entries on a weather map. Date: early 1930s
New Year Greetings 1911 / 1912 Wishing Wealth in year aheadNew Year Greetings Postcard wishing the recipient wealth and success in the year ahead. Sent from the model in this shot - Bell Dixon. Date: 1911
Nouveau Riche Gentleman in excessive fur-trimmed coatA Nouveau-Riche Gentleman who has grown a fine soup-strainer walrus moustache, wearing evening dress and a positively excessive fur-trimmed coat
Earl of MintoGilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto (1845-1914) - Governor-General of Canada (1898-1904) and Viceroy Governor-General of India (1905-1910)
Why Get Married?" Why Get Married?" The Joys of Bachelor Life illustrated quite clearly in this humorous German postcard illustration! Date: circa 1910s
Holding on to hat in a strong breeze" Close to Shore" A striking young American beauty holds onto her hat as she stands on the shoreline in a stiff breeze. Date: circa 1915
Alfred, D. of EdinburghALFRED DUKE OF EDINBURGH Admiral of the Britsh Fleet. Married Duchess Marie Alexandrovna, daughter of Alexander II of Russia. Date: 1844 - 1900
Dressed for WinterLong line sweater (jumper) in green & white checker board with red belt & cuffs worn with a white skirt, long red & black striped scarf with fringed ends & a green hat. Date: 1912
Two ladies in evening outfits by Jenny and BernardTwo fashionable ladies in evening outfits, standing by the sea under the stars. On the left, a patterned dress in crepe de chine, by Jenny
Two ladies in outfits by Philippe et Gaston and BeerTwo fashionable ladies at the seaside. On the left, a three piece in blue crepe trimmed with matching frills, by Philippe et Gaston
Two young ladies in outfits by Drecoll and AnnaTwo young ladies in autumn outfits, standing by a car. On the left, a beige tailored suit with pockets below the belt, by Drecoll
Outfits by Martial et Armand, Philippe et Gaston, and JennyThree 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
Two young ladies in dresses by Madeleine et Madeleine
Two ladies in outfits by Lucien Lelong and Jean PatouTwo 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
Three women and girl in outdoor clothesThree women and a girl in outdoor clothes. The women are in three-piece suits. On the left, red wool velvet embroidered black edging to jacket and black fur on collar and cuffs, by Martial et Armand
Two women in outfits by Martial et Armand, and BernardTwo fashionable women both wearing tubular coat dresses. On the left, black and white horizontal stripes and fur collar, by Martial et Armand
Two women in outfits by PremetTwo 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
Outfits by Doeuillet, Beer and DrecollThree young ladies wearing the latest spring outfits. On the left, a brown 3/4 length coat with black fur on cuffs and high standing collar, with tie at the hips, by Doeuillet
Stylish American woman in her fineryStylish American woman in her finest clothing, emploring the intended recipient of this card to make sure they " Don t Forget The Date". Date: 1909
Bulgarian banditPortrait of a Pomak bandit, Yako, hanged at Sophia in June 1889. 1889
Princely Costume C17ThGerman Princely costumes: Armour worn with a lace edge sash, falling collar & reverse cuffs; breeches & doublet trimmed with lace - even the shoe roses are made of lace. Date: 1625 - 1640
Modes for 1809Man: coat cut-away at the front with an M -cut collar & split cuffs, pantaloons with decorative braid, hessian boots. Woman: gown with vandyked & embroidered hem. Date: 1809
C12th Dress / WomenSuper-tunics with pendant cuffs, long ornate girdles, mantles, hair worn uncovered or with a veil & an ornamental fillet or diadem. Date: 12th century
Short-Sleeved Cardy 30SYoung platinum blonde wearing a Peter-pan collar & a short- sleeved hand-knitted cardigan with cuffs, deep angular revers & fastened with 3 rows of knitted buttons. Date: 1930s
Red & White Costume 1818White woollen gown / pelisse with a broad red, velvet band at hem & cuffs & military style Brandenbourg cord trim on the bodice. A large red & white bonnet completes the outfit. Date: 1818
20S Fashion / Jean LanvinMlle Jane Renouard in a Jean Lanvin dress: bateau or boat neckline, sleeves with bell shaped tapered cuffs, godet style drapery, sequined sash, a cloche hat & court shoes. Date: late 1920s
Evening Coat 1913Wonderfully exotic theatre coat using 2 fabrics - a plain blue & a red & white floral design. The cuffs & hem are trimmed in fur. N.B the unusual feather headdress. Date: 1913
Young Victorian couple in their best clothesA young Victorian couple pose for their photograph in the studio. They are wearing their best clothes, perhaps for a wedding. He wears a long coat, a waistcoat and a wing collar with tie
Young Victorian woman in stylish dressA young Victorian woman poses in the photographers studio, wearing a stylish dress with a high collar and embroidery on the bodice and cuffs
Young boy in Georgian costume in a garden, Mid WalesA young boy wearing Georgian costume poses for his photo in a garden in Mid Wales. He is leaning against a folding metal chair
Policewoman on traffic dutyA policewoman on traffic duty on a busy day in London
Middle aged woman in Victorian style costume, Mid WalesA middle aged woman in a Victorian style satin dress sitting next to a rustic table with two books on it, Mid Wales
Music cover for The Promenade and At Home Polkas, depicting two young ladies on the right about to go out for a walk, in wide-brimmed straw hats and bloomers
Croatia - Traditional National Costume (6 / 8)Croatia - Traditional National Costume (6/8) - young man standing on the beach smoking a cigarette. He is holding a furled blue umbrella and wears a red jerkin adorned with silver coins or medallions
Croatia - Traditional National Costume (4 / 8)Croatia - Traditional National Costume (4/8) - young man standing in the sand dunes
Young Victorian woman leaning on chair backA young Victorian woman leans on the back of an upholstered chair in the photographers studio. Her hair is worn up, with a plait around the crown of her head
Bulgarian Beauty in National Costume. Note the fine (and wide) patterned cuffs on her white blouse. She is from Kyustendil (Velbazhd), a town in the far west of Bulgaria
Woman from Albania near ScutariWoman from the Mountain region of Albania near Scutari in traditional costume
Lister / Sir Martin / AnonSIR MARTIN LISTER Father of Martin Lister the naturalist
Boiling ClothesA photograph demonstrating the boiling of " collars, cuffs, laces, and such-like small articles" in a calico bag during the arduous process of washday
The Paris fashions for April, 1860A sketch from the monthly ladies fashion pages. The evening dress (back) is made of silk, the colour of violette de Parme, trimmed with fluted silk plaiting of a slightly darker tone
Pink Teagown 1899Pink teagown with watteau pleat, accodian pleated chiffon trimmed tunic, yoke & cuffs, black passementerie, accordian pleated under-skirt, high collar with a bow
Dress / Diamond AppliqueWrap over bodice, high collar, tight sleeves with shoulder puff & reversed cuffs, diamond applique on the hem & sleeves. A reticule hangs from a broad belt with a silver buckle
Green Costume 1877Vertical silhouette enhances by vertical trim on the cuirasse bodice and skirt. The front plastron is in the same shade as the cuffs. The skirt has a rounded train
Fashions July 1875Polonaise: in lilac stripes with vandyked trim, open jacket bodice, corset front beneath or in brown plaid. Both have elaborate cuffs. Girl: double-breasted coat
Lilac Skirt Early 1860SWhite bodice or blouse with full bishop sleeves with black cuffs & collar worn with a lilac skirt & a straw hat trimmed with black ribbon & flowers
Ball / Evening Dress 1865Princess style wedding dress with high bodice, tablier trim of lace with rosettes, tight sleeves with reverse cuffs & worn with multiple strings of pearls, a veil & white gloves