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Embroidered Collection (page 4)

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary 1911

Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary 1911
Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary consort, George V wearing the Imperial State Crown, and Royal Purple Robe of State

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Rural Italian Woman and Child - Traditional costume

Rural Italian Woman and Child - Traditional costume
Rural Woman and Child from Abruzzo, Southern Italy - Traditional costume with distinctive copper bowls. Date: circa 1907

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Indian nobleman on a palanquin on an elephant

Indian nobleman on a palanquin on an elephant.. handcolored copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from Asiatic Costumes, Ackermann, London, 1828

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace
The Queen and Prince Philip in the Music Room at Buckingham Palace, taken on the eve of their departure to North America. The Queen wears a shimmering gown of white tulle embroidered in silver

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Gata Bera drummers and Sinhala Dancers - Sri Lanka

Gata Bera drummers and Sinhala Dancers - Sri Lanka. Date: circa 1907

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Young lady in evening gown by Paul Poiret

Young lady in evening gown by Paul Poiret
Young lady wearing a sleeveless evening gown of grey velvet with embroidered silver pattern, with a long lightweight sheer dress scarf draped around her neck and arm, by Paul Poiret. 1924

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: The traditional costume of Albanians from Shkoder

The traditional costume of Albanians from Shkoder
The wonderful traditional costume of Albanians from Shkoder, which includes embroidered waistcoats, rifles, white fez hats and upturned waxed moustaches

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Pink & Gold Gown C. 1911

Pink & Gold Gown C. 1911
The Directoire / Empire silhouette: a high-waisted pink & gold gown with an ornately embroidered corsage & decorative panel on the narrow trained skirt

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: King George V head and shoulders on a silk postcard

King George V head and shoulders on a silk postcard
There were various different types of sllk cards - woven, embroidered and machine woven. The King and Queen set an example in all things from digging for Victory to abstinence from alcohol

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Marshal Joseph Jacques Cesaire Joffre

Marshal Joseph Jacques Cesaire Joffre
There were various different types of sllk cards - woven, embroidered and machine woven. Joffre created Plan 17 - the French defence against a German invasion. WW1 Date: circa 1915

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: King Victor Emmanuel of Italy on a silk postcard

King Victor Emmanuel of Italy on a silk postcard
There were various different types of sllk cards - woven, embroidered and machine woven. Victor Emmanuel took an active part in the War, moving to the Front when Italy declared war on Austria

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Womens clothing for early spring 1912

Womens clothing for early spring 1912
Women models wearing early spring clothing for day and evening. 1912

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Fashion for the evening and afternoon clothing 1912

Fashion for the evening and afternoon clothing 1912
French model wearing clothing for the evening threatre and afternoon, creations by Buzenet. Date: 1912

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Maharaja of Gwaliors state elephants and bodyguard, India

Maharaja of Gwaliors state elephants and bodyguard, India
State elephants, elaborately decorated, belonging to the Maharaja of Gwalior, Sir Madho Rao Scindia (1876-1925), India. The men are the Maharajas bodyguard. Date: circa 1910

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Edwardian theatre and dining clothing 1905

Edwardian theatre and dining clothing 1905
Women wearing elegant evening gowns, square and v-necklines, short puff sleeves, trimmings of lace embroidery and hair worn high with floral and feathered plumes. Date: 1905

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Edwardian women in evening coats 1905

Edwardian women in evening coats 1905
Elegant evening coats with large slanted hats with flowers and plumes. Date: 1905

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Uzbekistan - Samarkand - Smoking a Chillum Pipe

Uzbekistan - Samarkand - Smoking a Chillum Pipe
Uzbekistan - Samarkand - Local men sharing a smoke of a Chillum Pipe. Date: circa 1905

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Summer dress by Elsa Schiaparelli

Summer dress by Elsa Schiaparelli
Illustration of a summer dress designed by Elsa Schiaparelli in flame mousseline, with tourquoise, flame and gold metal musical instruments embroidered around a dropped hip line. Date: 1939

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Norman Costume C11Th

Norman Costume C11Th
Normans: embroidered super- tunic with wide sleeves, kirtles, mantle tied with cord, veil or phrygian cap, tunic, super-tunic, mantle & phyrgian bonnet. Date: 11th century

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Fashions by Dior and Worth

Fashions by Dior and Worth
In the background is a two-piece by Dior of silk shantung dyed to a mandarin colour. The pleated skirt is mounted on a chemise top and worn with a sleeveless bodice trimmed with matching bows

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Emma Booker and Clare Peploe

Emma Booker and Clare Peploe, standing in front of a butcher, both wearing yellow embroidered Afghan sheepskin jackets, which are prototypes of ones they will sell in their shop The Yellow Room

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204), Queen of Henry II

Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204), Queen of Henry II.. Handcolored engraving from Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period drawn by Charles Martin and etched by Leopold Martin

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Spanish lady in red dress on greetings card, Gibraltar

Spanish lady in red dress on greetings card, Gibraltar
Spanish lady in a red dress and white lace veil on a greetings card, Gibraltar. Date: 20th century

Background imageEmbroidered Collection: Suffragette W. S. P. U Regalia Flag

Suffragette W. S. P. U Regalia Flag
A W.S.P.U flag or pennant in purple, white and green silk. At one end is a square additional section (24cm x 24cm) in cream silk with beautifully embroidered laurel wreath with purple ribbon bow at



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