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Elegant harlequin flower, Sparaxis elegans (Streptanthera elegans). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1828
Elegant camas, Anticlea elegansMountain death camas or elegant camas, Anticlea elegans (Helonias bracteata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1828
Elegant crested tinamou and rufous-bellied seedsnipeElegant crested tinamou or martineta tinamou, Eudromia elegans, and rufous-bellied seedsnipe, Attagis gayi. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon
Various shell specimensWhelk, Buccinum undatum 1, Noahs ark, Arca noae 2, noble pen shell, Pinna nobilis 3, Tusus brevis 4, Caltrop murex, Murex tribulus 5, Admiral cone, Conus admiralis 6, volute, Voluta arenata 7
Pigeon Columba livia breeds: pigeon cavalier faraud, pigeon lillois elegant. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles
Elegant suit of fluted armour brought by Lord Warwick from Germany. Copperplate engraving by J. Hamilton from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale
Elegant suit of German fluted armourElegant suit of fluted armour brought by Lord Warwick from Germany. Copperplate engraving by J. Hamilton from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale
Elegant restrepia orchid, Restrepia elegans. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe
Elegant tansy, Tanacetum elegans. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe
Woman in high hairstyle crowned with an elegant bonnet with pearls, flowers and plumes. Bonnet elegant avec des perles. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle
Elegant moraea, Moraea elegans (Moraea spicata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr. after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, T
Elizabethan aristocratic couple getting into a coach. Date: 16th century
The Scarlet Macaw by Wilton WilliamsAn elegant lady with a feather fan and a macaw. Date: 1923
Spring dress with Egyptian style embroidery by IsobelA frock of fine black silk jerseylene featuring embroideries in Egyptian colourings from Isobel, of 4 Maddox Street, London. Worn with a dashing hat and cane
Elizabethan aristocratic man going hunting on horseback. Date: 16th century
Two Elizabethan aristocratic men and an elegant lady. Date: 16th century
Elizabethan courtier and two elegant ladies. Date: 16th century
Tyre advertisementAdvertisement for Englebert tyres withg chauffeur holding car door open for elegant woman. Date: 1938
Advert, The Specialite CorsetAdvert for The Specialite Corset - a dream of comfort. 1901
Maggy Rouff jacket from Madame HaywardMaggy Rouff jacket in red and white from Madame Hayward. 1936
Dress in Tootal linen. 1936
Fashion design by Schiaparelli, London, showing a satin Empire coat over an Etruscan dress of stencilled crepe. 1936
Advert, Guerlain Lait de Beaute, Beauty Lotion, the milky way to beauty. 1936
Womens fashions from Paris, three outfits. 1929
Womens fashions from Paris, three summer dresses. 1929
Advert, Dubarry Nuglandin Skin CreamAdvert for Dubarry Nuglandin Skin Cream. 1936
Dickins and Jones, Summer Suits, Ladies Fashion. 1936
A Little girl photographed on a turned wooden stoolA Little girl photographed seated on an elegant turned Arts & Crafts-style wooden stool. circa 1920s
A Third Birthday CardA Third Birthday Greetings card: " A Very Happy Birthday and lots more on the way. To someone who is three years olf and dearer every day. circa 1920s
Babys First Birthday - Waving and playing with a doll: " May goodies and playthings and everything gay, Bring joy to the baby - A YEAR OLD TODAY!" circa 1920s
Art Deco touristAn elegant woman with luggage. Date: c.1929
The Foxtrot by Helen McKieA couple in evening dress take to the floor to dance the foxtrot, accompanied by a band. Date: c.1935
Advertising panel, Pompeian Soap - Honeymooning in the Alps. 1924
Pantomime poster, Cinderella, with the ugly sisters on either side
Advert for womens skating and dancing costumesAdvertisement for womens skating and dancing costumes -- The Lighter Side of Sports Life. The dancing outfits are from Dickins and Jones, Regent Street, London
Personalities on the beach -- Hon Mrs Richard Norton, the wife of Lord Grantleys heir. Date: 1930
Advert for womens hats from Henry Heath, LondonAdvertisement for womens hats from Henry Heath, Oxford Street, London -- Two Sides to the Hat Question: The Battle of the Brims. Date: 1930
The Countess Paul MunsterCountess Paul Munster, wife of Prince Alexander of Munster of Derneberg, formerly Miss Muriel Hay. Date: 1924
The Sketch Spring Fashion Number 1953Front cover of The Sketch magazine by Strevens featuring a romantic illustration of an Edwardian lady. Date: 1953
Evening dress by LanvinAn evening dress in red faille falling softly in points to the feet with a simplicity that veils consummate art. The evening cap is in brilliants. Date: 1929
Jean Patou outfit, 1929A black and white ensemble showing a new lower level troiteur skirt. The shaped astrakhan muff and throw tie are faced with ermine. By Jeanne Lanvin. Date: 1929
Broke by BarbosaAn elegant gentleman in top hat and tails sits with his head in his hands, having spent all his money on cocktails and women by the looks of things. Date: 1929
Tatler cover Clothes Worth Stealing 1961Front cover of The Tatler featuring an art thief contemplating a portrait of the latest fashions for 1961 in an art gallery. Date: 1961
Fashion page, The Afternoon Dress and the Lampshade Skirt - a Mainbocher model at Debenham and Freebody, Wigmore Street, London, in black fancy-weave romaine with organ-pleated frills. Date: 1933
Fashion page, White Stripes on a Red Wool Blouse, modelled by Mrs Constant Lambert (Florence Kaye), first wife of the composer. The blouse is by Jaeger, from their Autumn Collection. Date: 1933
Cover page, The Sketch Diary of Fashion - Grey and Red with a Chinese Hat - woman in a garden, modelling a grey suit in English jersey by Shiaparelli
Advertisement for the Matita fashion label, photographed by Shaw Wildman in the Restaurant de l Etoile, Charlotte Street, London W1. Date: 1933
Tatler Cover, Spring Fashions Number, 1943Beautifully illustrated Tatler cover for their Spring Fashions Number, 1954. An elegant woman with a chic hat, delicately sniffs a bunch of spring flowers although, considering shes in a park
