Defined Collection

DEAF & DUMB ALPHABET DEAF & DUMB ALPHABET
The deaf and dumb sign language alphabet, as defined by the Royal National Institute for the Deaf, Britain. Date: 1960s

Evening Dress / Photo 1890
Bodice with natural waist level defined by a scarf, deep V neckline, shoulder straps descending in pleats to a point at the waist, soft short sleeves & roses worn at the bosom

?Marengo?, the favourite charger of Napoleon I, 1815 (c). Soft-ground etching, by and after James Ward, published by R Ackermann, Strand, London, 1 August 1824

Lightweight sheath dress by Mis Polly
A lightweight sheath dress by Miss Polly. The sleeves and waist are sharply defined by white pique. Date: 1961

White pure silk chiffon ball dress by Victor Stiebel
Victor Stiebels magnificent ball dress of white pure silk chiffon. The high bodice is entirely encrusted with crystals and Wedgewood blue embroidery while a satin sash of the same blue encircles

Fighter bombers v. dive bombers by G. H. Davis
Fighter bombers versus dive bombers during the Second World War: operational methods defined. The dive bomber is vulnerable to fighter attack -- the fighter bomber is a more versatile weapon

Flying Terms Defined - Flier Education. A jolly cartoon dog demonstrates some flight terminology: Power Diving (attempt to grab a bone thwarted)

British trenches at the front
A quiet morning in the British trenches showing officers during a lull in firing. Trench warfare defined World War I

Grey or Striped Gown
Robe redingote: bishop sleeves, defined lapels on the bodice & trimmed to simulate a front opening. Adorned with black net lace. Hair: worn flat to the head

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