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Pin-Up in PetticoatPin-up girl lifts up her flounced petticoat revealing shapely legs & broderie anglaise edged knickers as she stands between a Christmas tree & a full-length mirror
Showing her KnickersA young woman lifts her dress to reveal her drawers which have decorative vandyked trim. She also wears a cloche hat, silk stockings and tango heel shoes
English Royalists 1640-9English Royalist soldiers: doublet & breeches, lace falling collars, lace-edged boot hose tops, bucket-top boots, plumed hats, cloak
Young Girls UnderwearA girl wears lace & ribbon edged cotton drawers, a chemise, a wadded bodice to keep her chest warm, socks & shoes with a bar across the instep
Shoot for Dormy Blankets for Erwin Wasey - a Mother and young daughter. May 14, 1954 Date: 1954
Shoot for Dormy Blankets for Erwin Wasey. May 14, 1954 Date: 1954
Grafton's Cotton Voile AdvertisementAn illustrated advertisement for D. H. Evans & Co. Ltd, the image shows a female model, wearing a pink robe suit in Grafton cotton voile, full skirt, bodice trimmed silk buttons and silk waistband
White Star Line - three pocket booksWhite Star Line - three rare pocket books. (1) 1893 hardbound booklet of tide tables, sailings, passages, etc. published by Ismay, Imrie & Co
Eleanor May, actress, studio portrait, in white pleated and frilled blouse and fur edged jacket. Date: 1895
Mourning card, 1913The interior of a black-edged mourning card in Victorian style, marking the death of James McNeill of Greenock, Scotland, who died on 14th July 1913, aged 58 years. Date: July 1913
Caricature of George Leybourne, music hall singerCaricature of George Leybourne (1842-1884), British music hall singer, described as a lion comique, famous for his song Champagne Charlie. It appears that his death had been mistakenly announced
Two gowns worn by actresses at the Poiniere Theatre, Paris, 1925 - the left worn by Mlle Marken is an emerald green crepe edged with silver rose voile
Advert for Selfridges illustrating an elegant frock for the smaller woman, 1925 - the model is of embroidered gold tissue with scarf and hem edged in fur Date: 1925
Comfrey, Symphytum officinale (foliis luteo-marginatis) with yellow-edged leaves. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe
Woman runs from wavesA young woman in a clinging red tank style one-piece swimsuit with a ruffle edged collar & a beret style bathing cap encounters a large wave. Alarmed, she runs for her life Date: 1926
Hat with aigrette C1913Blonde woman wears a soft hat with an aigrette, a blouse with a scallop edged turn down collar, a large green pendant & a wrap-over garment in an eastern style print. Date: circa 1913
EVENING DRESS 1816Gown with high waist situated just below the bust. The sleeves & hemline are lavishly adorned with flowers & foliage. Lace edged gloves & a turban with aigrette are worn. Date: 1816
Costume La Mode 1846Pink dress: four scallop edged flounces, tight fitting sleeves with volans & worn with a net pelerine. Hair: covers the ears. Green dress: worn with a shawl & bonnet. Date: 1846
WOOLLEN SWIMWEAR 1940Bikini composed of brassiere top & short-style briefs are made of closely woven navy wool edged in Hyacynth. Slotted sash waistband and zip pockets add interest. Date: 1940
Bracelet - Costume 1847White dress: single scallop edged lace flounce & worn with a pelerine with lappets. Blue dress: long sleeves, white cuffs & trimmed en tablier; worn with a mantelet. Date: 1847
Pattern 1897 Japanese arisaka bayonet sword, used in both World Wars; single edged blade, mark of Kokura arsenal. The bayonet incorporated a quillon designed to catch and break an opponent
Pattern 1796, Light Cavalry Officers sword, 15th Hussars.Blade is curved and fullered with engraved decoration in the linear style typical of the period, the decoration includes floral designs
WWI - Robbins of Dudley Trench Fighting Punch DaggerFirst World War Robbins of Dudley Trench Fighting Punch Dagger. A rare example, double edged blade with double central fuller leading into the cast alloy finger shaped grip with steel knuckle bow
Evening Dress 1890SShort puffed sleeves, lace- edged falling tucker, bodice with round waist, cuffs, bodice & waistband ornamented with bead work. She holds an ostrich plume fan open. Date: 1890s
Frilly French KnickersA young woman lifts her dress to reveal a lace edged pair of camiknickers (French knickers or step-ins )revealing a glimpse of her stocking tops, suspender belt and garter
1910s 1920s Plastic Card Greetings Edge Edging1910s, 1920s, plastic, card, greetings, edge, edging, border, ornate, brown, gold, orange, green, lacy, lace, edged, boat, boats, water, peaceful, xmas, christmas, boating, scene, verse, 12024684
Variegated pansies on a lacy-edged greetings card. Date: early 20th century
Hydatina physis, rose-petal bubble shellWatercolour 399 by the Port Jackson Painter, entitled Kallee dere, from the Watling Collection
Florentine Costume C15ThFur-lined and edged houppelande or gown with funnel sleeves & a hood; fur- trimmed huke worn over a doublet. Both wear hose, piked shoes (cracowes) & caps. Date: circa 1425
Pifco Electric Trouser Press, for a knife edged crease! 1950s
Officers sword, 51st Foot, 1809 (c); blade is curved, flat backed, unfullered with a spear point, and is double edged for the last 10 in; steel stirrup guard; steel hilt mounts
World War One wood propeller tip, used as a photo frameWorld War One brass-edged and black painted wood propeller tip with an oval section, used as a photo frame. Trench Art
Just like Mother! A little girl tries on a corsetJust like Mother! A little French girl tries on a corset and checks out the result in an ornate full-length gilt-edged mirror with the aid of a footstool. Date: circa 1905
Adjusting her StockingsA young woman wearing a lacy chemise, corset & frilly edged drawers, adjusts her stockings
Green Dress Early 1850SPossibly evening dress: 3 scallop edged, embroidered flounces, stomacher corsage trimmed with bows in imitation of echelles & a square neckline. (possibly a Watteau body)
Delightful, at the Gaiety Theatre, MacedoniaDelightful first produced at the Gaiety Theatre, Macedonia in 1918. The caption reads Weston Drury as Ferdie Fittitt. Sergeant Weston Drury wrote many of the productions at the Gaiety Theatre
Arm knife and scabbard, nd. Long, double edged blade of usual leaf shape. With semi-circular gear-wheel type stamps. Yellow bone hilt with usual double concave shape
French Nobles of C15ThFur-lined and edged houppelandes or gowns with hanging sleeves worn over doublets, a pouch or bag suspended from a belt & hats with burlets. Date: circa 1425
German Costume C. 1650Farmer: doublet, bag attached to his belt. Gentleman: lace edged falling band (collar), cloak with cape collar, doublet with pointed front. Woman: elaborate petticoat. Date: circa 1650
WELDONs LINGERIE 1930SFloral print cami-bockers, a princess petticoat (or slip), a petticoat with an opera top & a yellow nightdress with lace edged epaulettes. Date: 1930s
Pagoda Style ParasolA lady, on a seaside ramble, lowers her lace edged pagoda style parasol in order to see who else is promenading on the seafront. Date: 1809
Green Spotted Cloak 1899Pale green theatre cloak with high collar edged with white accordion pleated chiffon & trimmed with black lace applied in serpentine waves to the border. Date: 1899
Frocks / Red Parasol 1899Blue tunic dress: 3 pointed upper skirts draped up at the back, gauged lace edged yoke. Grey mohair costume with orange lace bodice & simulated tunic. Date: 1899
Floral & Fur Dress 1899Pale grey dress with fur edged floral print yoke, bodice panel & band on the gored skirt, tight sleeves with shoulder puff & belt with a large silver buckle. Date: 1899
Bolero Dress 1899Blue tunic dress: lace edge bolero with epaulettes & tight sleeves extending in points over the hands, wrap over lace edged tunic, belt with paste buckle, hat with wavy brim. Date: 1899
Grey Costume 1899Jacket bodice, scallop edged basques, high collar rolled down to reveal red lining & fur edge, gored skirt with fullness at the back, highly ornamented with passementerie Date: 1899
Walking Dress 1805London walking dress: white muslin gown & a lace edged, brown pelisse that fastens with gold clasps. Accessories: a fur muff, quizzing glass & Spanish hat with plumes. Date: 1805
Knitted sweaters by DiorDior knitted sweaters in a large stitch; they are made in soft giant-ply wool to combine glamour with warmth. The navy sweater on the left is knitted diagonally in a chevron pattern
Suffragette Votes for Women Bell CeramicA green glazed earthenware figure of a rather unattractive female in a bonnet and ribbon bow. The figure is actually a bell with pottery ringer inside
The first Fairey Delta 2 WG774 after modificationThe first Fairey Delta 2, WG774, after modification into the BAC 221 with a sharp-edged ogival wing for flight validation of a Concorde-style delta wing
A two-edged record. Illustration shows an old man, identified as the Republican Party, hoisting a banner proclaiming For President Wm
Canteen, Marylebone Police Station, LondonThe police canteen at Marylebone Police Station, London, showing food, refreshments and remedies lined up on lace-edged shelves. (2 of 2) Date: 1920s
Two young ladies in outfits by DoeuilletTwo fashionable young ladies out walking in outfits by Doeuillet. On the left, a muslin afternoon dress in a floral pattern
Fashions 1884Jacket bodice with dentate basques & plastron, pleated skirt & tunic; jacket body & waistcoat, small fur muff, flounce edged skirt, tunic draped in a polonaise. Date: 1884
Rosa Mrs Foley Hobbs, of the Rosaceae family. Seen here in close-up, showing one flower with creamy white petals edged with pale pink
Primula Marginata (Marginate or Silver Edged Primrose), a flowering perennial of the Primulaceae family with pale pink or purple flowers. Seen here growing in a rocky setting
Fashions for 1878Girl: lace edged tunic with a pleated insert set into the back. Women: purple floral dress with train & square neckline; 2 colour costume with simulated waistcoat
Paris fashions for September, 1851A design for a boys dress, white edged with a drill lace and mousquetaire short trousers
Fashions November 1875Lace-edged mantle with tails; blue & grey dress with lattice trim, cape & over-skirts tied at the side over a trained skirt; girl in tunic with epaulettes & horizontal pleats
Empire Fashions 1864Striped cloak: fringing & lace border. White ball dress with rows of puffings adorned with roses. Pink & white dress: under-skirt with 6 flounces & lace-edged tunic
Fashions for April 1851Evening corsages including a lace bertha & bows (echelles); fringed green pardessus; black lace edged mantle with collar; purple morning dress: jacket corsage with tabbed basque
Fashions / January 1851Corsages with pagoda sleeves & engageantes; black lace edged pardessus; green pardessus with a double cape & scalloped edges. The girl carries an ermine muff
Paris Fashions ?1840Yellow dress: bishop sleeves, skirt en tablier showing white underskirt, trimmed with scalloped edged lace. Hair: plaited & coiled at the back with ringlets round the face
Blue Pelisse 1824Blue pelisse with sleeves full to the elbow (gigot / leg of mutton), button fastening & 3 tucks at the hem. Worn with a muslin, round-edged collar & feather trimmed hat
Knitted Dressing GownElegant, loose fitting, wrap- over dressing gown with funnel shaped sleeves in powder blue lace stitch Shetland wool edged with swansdown
Astrakhan Trimmed SuitBlack Suit by Paquin of Paris. The jacket is lined in white visible on the collar & revers & is edged with astrakhan. Worn with a brimless hat with a pointed crown
Spanish Style OutfitOutfit with a Spanish influence: white deep, lace- edged flounce, black, strapless sun-top & white peep-toe court shoes. She wears a flower in her hair
Twenties Pyjama SuitWoman in court shoes & silk two-tone lounging pyjamas with belted wrap over jacket & cropped trousers with bell- shaped scallop edged cuffs sits on a lacy bed
Costume Women 1852Dresses: white with large floral design printed to fit the 3 flounces - flounces a disposition ; blue edged with black stripes & waistcoat style front in a contrasting fabric
Fashions for July 1864Girl: white dress, magenta Swiss corselet with petal-like basques. Black trimmed purple dress with long pointed scallop edged basques. Fawn coloured mantle with tassels
Fashions April 1868Girl: habit shirt, short dress, tunic of overlapping panels that end in tasselled points. Woman: green pelerine, dress with train & gored skirt with white edged seams
Floral Print DressAlluring young woman wears a sleeveless floral print frock with square neckline & full skirt with piped edged tiers - perfect for a day in the country
Costume / La Mode 1833Dress: floral embroidery on the skirt, hem, belt & panels on the bouffante sleeves, swans down edged pelerine & false sleeves, turban, black blonde lace scarf
Fashions October 1868Girl: pleated skirt, front buttoning tunic, cape collar & skirt ends caught up. Blue dress: double skirt, train, pelerine cape, over skirt with diagonal rows of puffings
Fashions for Nov 1840Dress with vertical detailing on the bodice & skirt, various capes & mantles: sleeveless opera mantle with armholes & a hood; tartan edged pelisse mantel
Costume - Women 18194 gowns of 1819: 3 have large ruffs with vandyke or scallop edged pelerines or collars. 1 gown has a gallo-greek bodice. All hems have decorative bands or edging
Opera Dress with TurbanBlack robe with deep single flounce at the hem worn with a pink edged white opera cloak tied with a long cord with tassel ends & a colourful turban with a gold pin
Costume January 1862Ball / evening dress: pink & white ruched edged flounces, over-skirt hitched up at the sides & ornamented with pink roses. Black pardessus with pagoda sleeves
Battledore Fashion PlateShort coloured skirts showing embroidered scallop edged petticoats, white blouses with imbecile sleeves & embroidered yokes & tuckers, floral aprons with pockets & black braces
Girls & Hoop / Photo 1890STwo German girls in identical yoked dresses with a single scallop edged flounce, full sleeves & sash, sailor hats, socks & patent leather shoes with a bar & shoes roses
Sailor Blouse 1890SBoy in a costume of skirt & sailor blouse with very full sleeves, turn over collar & self-colour braid, a white collar, lace edged drawers, socks & ankle strap shoes
Velvet Frock 1880SBoy: velvet costume of skirt & bodice with short sleeves, button detail & dentate border, lace edged drawers, cuffs & falling tucker (collar), sash & button boots
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
Dress with ApronCostume with open jacket body, gored skirt with train & ornamented with self-coloured languette or tongue shaped flat trimmings & a gathered, lace edged apron with pockets
