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Albanian King Zog IThe Albanian King Zog I (1895-1961) - previously Ahmed Zog - initially Prime Minister from 1923 to 1924, then President from January 1925 until 1928 (as depicted here) and on September 1st
Dolly Sisters and chorus in Diamond tableauxThe Dolly Sisters wearing creations by Jean Patou and chorus in the tableaux La Mine Diamants (Diamond Mine), Paris En Fleurs, Casino de Paris, Paris, 1925 1925
Christian Dior sketching a fashion design, 1948In 1947 Christian Dior (1905-1957) created a sensational collection labelled the New Look. His designs centred around gowns with an 18 inch waist, which focused attention on the bust and hips
Extravagant HairstyleThe wretched consequences of trying to be fashionable : satire on the extravagant hairstyles of the period
Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran - Shahs CoronationReza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran (1960-) at the Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )
The Coronation of the Shah of Iran - Mohammad Reza PahlaviThe Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )
Little Women - Meg buying silk for a new dressLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott - Meg buying silk for a new dress, far beyond her household budget, encouraged by her friend Sallie. 1880
Queen Farah Dibah of Iran - Shahs CoronationQueen Farah Dibah of Iran (1938-) at the Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )
Modern Style StreetA colourful illustration showing a busy scene in what is a modern style street from the viewpoint of a French artist in 1901
Laughing AnimalsAn illustration portraying a gentleman smoking a cigar, walking alongside a young lady wearing a decorative patterned dress and an extravagant hat, a crowd of animals including an elephant, pelican
Cecile Sorel With A Bird Of ParadiseA caricature sketch of French comic actress, Celine Emilie Seurre, known as Cecile Sorel, known for her highly extravagant costumes, she had a starring role in La Tosca
The BallA painting showing four performing couples, wearing extravagant, colourful clothing on a stage, with some other intimate figures below. Date: circa 1914
Advertisement for Courtaulds FabricsAn advertisement for Courtaulds dress and lingerie fabrics. Shows an illustration of a woman on the telephone, wearing an extravagant dress. Fabrics for every purpose. Fabrics for every purse
ZULU GIRLS BURIED ALIVEWhen Muande, mother of Zulu chief Tchaka, dies, she is given an extravagant send-off, one feature of which is that ten girls are buried alive alongside her Date: mid 19th century
KAFFIR BURIAL (ALIVE)When Muande, mother of Zulu chief Tchaka, dies, she is given an extravagant send-off, one feature of which is that ten girls are buried alive alongside her Date: mid 19th century
Frontispiece to Michelet's LA SORCIERE [1911 edition] with portrait of the author and a depiction of sensational goings-on, matching his somewhat extravagant text Date: 1911
Comic postcard, Man lighting cigar with one pound note Date: 20th century
Cartoon, Mr James (Jimmy) Davis (1853-1907), pen name Owen Hall (a pun on owing all, referring to his gambling and extravagant lifestyle), Irish-born theatre writer, librettist, racing correspondent
Evening ensemble from Debenham & Freebody, 1936Superb evening ensemble from Debenham and Freebody of Wigmore Street, consisting of a evening dress of silver shot lame worn with a modish coat
Cartoon, Bad Form in Dress, by Rodo Pissarro, WW1Cartoon, Bad Form in Dress, by Rodo Pissarro, First World War. Women were warned against buying extravagant clothing during the war. circa 1915
Extravagant 18th century costume - colouful, elaborate with powdered wigs, ribbons and plenty of make-up! 18th century
Two women, each wearing extravagant hats, and a man go ice skating. Date: 1910
Chocolate Basket and Vase Date: 1935
Englishman of 1670In 1666, a new style for men is introduced in sharp contrast to the extravagant court styles : the long vest or body-coat is an intimation of things to come Date: circa 1670
COSTUME SATIRE 1796A caricature of the extravagant fashions of the period Date: 1796
Anna Held in her peacock gownMiss Anna Held, appearing in Follow Me at the Casino in New York, displaying her spectacular peacock gown with the tail spread. Date: 1917
The Venetian party held by Mrs Keiller, July 1914Page from The Sketch reporting on a lavish party hosted by Mrs Alexander Keiller, formerly Miss Doll Phil-Morris, the artist
If Only We Spoke the Truth by Bruce BairnsfatherA disgruntled gentleman in evening dress thinks aloud, I wish you drank something cheaper, while glowering at his female companion who looks somewhat worse for wear due to all the champagne shes
The Mdivanis 7000 party - Barbara HuttonPage from the Sketch with photographs of one of the most wonderful parties of modern times held at the Ritz Hotel in Paris by Prince Alexis Mdivani and his wife, formerly Miss Barbara Hutton
Masked Ball / Green DressTwo older gentlemen, rather the worse for wear, are supported by their carnival guardian angel - a woman in a green dress and extravagant hat Date: 1909
Cartoon, Woman trying on new dress, WW1Cartoon showing a lady having a dress fitting. Her gown has an exaggerated bell shaped skirt based on the styles of the 1830s, ornamented profusely with accordion pleated flounces and rosettes
Cartoon, Good sense, WW1Cartoon, Good sense. An extravagant wife explains to her soldier husband why she had to buy such expensive clothes, and travel home by taxi. Date: 1916
WW1 poster, Bad Form in Dress, advocating sensible attitudes to clothing in wartime. Date: 1914-1918
Cartoon, A little criticism, WW1Cartoon, A little criticism. People in a Berlin park think the two colourfully-dressed women look a little too Parisian. Date: 1915
Eastern Queens Pageant, Royal Albert Hall, LondonThe Eastern Queens Pageant, part of the Ypres Ball at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The highlight of the evening was when the Queen of Sheba was played by the ballet teacher Princess Astafieva
Cartoon criticising dogs given luxury food in wartime, WW1One of the horrors of war. " And did ums tink their mumsie would waste her money on the horrid war and rob her popsy-wopsies of their ickle nicy-picie" An illustration by George L
War Economy by A. Wallis Mills, WW1Lady Sybil de Vere: " Do look at those extraordinary people. Their clothes are quite new!" Sir Hugo: " Rotten bad form
Nathaniel OldhamNATHANIEL OLDHAM antiquary, extravagant collector of curiosities depicted in hunting mode, with inquisitive or apprehensive dog. Date: flourished 1740
Lady Elizabeth LeslieLADY ELIZABETH LESLIE is portrayed in an extravagant hat, but wearing a crucifix. Date: circa 1837
Studies of Three Courtesans with Extravagant Hairstyles (1807). Fuseli, John Henry (Johann Heinrich Fssli) 1741 - 1825. Date: 1807
Black couple in London in late 19th century in fine attireBlack couple in all their finery. Woman: " What ll Mrs Edwards say when she sees dis ere hat?" Date: 1898
Making predictions in a caf頩n Montmartre, ParisMaking predictions in a caf頩 n Montmartre, Paris, at two in the morning. 1908. Engraving
Lounge Lizard 1930SA bloated man languishing on a luxurious Regency (or Egyptian) style sofa, draped with an extravagant tassled throw. Date: early 1930s
Trousseau of the Duchess of RoxburgheA huge stack of trunks, portmanteaux, dress baskets and suitcases representing the substantial trousseau of Miss Mary Goelet, American heiress, who married Henry Innes-Kerr
Brighton Pavilion DomeThe Dome, once the Royal Stables of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, the extravagant Indian inspired architecture built by John Nash, between 1815 and 1822, Sussex, England Date: early 19th century
Salamanca UniversityThe extravagant architecture of the front of Salamaca University, Spain, founded in 1218 by Alfonso IX. Date: founded 1218
Prince of the Carnival - Cologne, GermanyPrince of the Carnival - The Rhine Wine Feast held in Cologne, Germany - February 1939. Date: 1939
Mrs Anthony Royle in a hat by Peter ShepherdMrs Anthony Royle, wife of the M.P. for Richmond, wearing a bold busby hat transformed into a mass of buttercup petals for summer designed by Peter Shepherd