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Advertisement for Jaeger in Festival of Britain Year, showing two women wearing classic fashions. Date: 1951
1940s hairstyleAn elegant woman with an elaborate 1940s hairstyle decorated with pearls. circa 1940s
Fashions for a Coronation Summer, 1953A crease-resisting nylon tulle evening dress from Marshall and Snelgrove, one of a quartette of outfits showcased by the Tatler as being perfect for the Coronation summer of 1953
Art deco illustration of summer fashions 1923 Date: 1923
Sketch of the Dolly Sisters, ParisIllustration of the Dolly Sisters by Zig for a promotional leaflet for Paris - New York, Casino de Paris, 1927 1927
David Wright woman reclining in black lingerieElegant woman with blonde hair, reclining on her bed in black lingerie and red shoes. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour
London Life front cover, 1966Front cover of London Life magazine, the cool but short-lived magazine which epitomised the spirit of swinging sixties London
Advertisement for Thomsons glove-fitting corsetAn advertisement for Thomsons glove-fitting corset, promising the wearer comfort and elegance
The Modern Girl by Wilton WilliamsA series of sketches by Wilton Williams, subtitled Full dress and bathing dress (other artists show undress, and underwear in this series of three) showing the modern girl of 1925
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997) on a visit to St Columb, Cornwall
Algeria - Woman smoking a nargile pipeAlgeria - woman smoking a nargile (Hookah Pipe)
Japanese woman in traditional dress. A modern painting, done in the traditional Japanese style
Two types of dresses, 1954On the left, an 1890-inspired party frock in striped taffeta with the stand-up collar, tight bodice, near-crinoline skirt, and steel-buttoned
The Five ALLs - John KaySatirical cartoon by Scottish caricaturist John Kay (1742-1826) entitled The Five All s, depicting five characters and their interpretations of their reltion to All
Man in Dressing GownMan models a wool jersey dressing gown, and his wire- haired fox terrier poses for the camera
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
March 1954 by David Wright. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Victor Stiebel / DressA design by Victor Stiebel: fine, crystal pleating is used for the full stiffened skirt of this printed paper shantung reception dress. The skirt has a ruffled organza petticoat
Ray of Sunshine by David Wright, showing a woman stood by a window in a negligee. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Revving Up by David Wright. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
What... No Laundry by David Wright. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Lush Bint by David Wright, showing a women wrapped in a fur coat. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Sketch front cover 1955 by David WrightSketch front cover by David Wright from 1955, showing the development of his style in later years along with fashion. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch
Test Match by David Wright, showing a blonde woman wearing a pink sundress and hat. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Streamlined Piece by David Wright, featuring a woman wearing a pale blue evening dress leaning against a chair. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during
Lady Duff-Gordons beautiful mannequinsLucy Christiana, Lady Duff Gordon, a leading fashion designer better known by her professional name, Lucile. She was the proprietor of Lucile s, Hanover Square, famous for the emotional gown
The Bystander front cover by William BarribalWoman in a yellow, polka dot dress trying on a variety of jaunty, colourful hats
Fashionable Night-SpotSmart people in a fashionable Paris nightclub. Dining and dancing and showing off their elegant evening clothes and dinner jacket
Fashionable PassengersIn their creations by Drecoll and Martial et Armand they can look their best while en voyage... travelling in a train carriage Date: 1924
First Authenticated Christmas Tree - StrasbourgChristmas Tree in History and Legend: The Earliest Authenticated Christmas Tree in Strasbourg (at this time in Germany). A merchant of Strasburg (a Mr Forbes)
The Rocky Twins dressed as sailors, late 1920s late 1920s
Advert for Harvey Nichols, 1936, London Date: 1936
Britannia and Eve magazine, January 1936Front cover illustration featuring a glamorous 1930s woman attired in a matching leopard print hat and muff set
September 1953 by David Wright. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
July 1953 by David Wright. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
A Bunch of Sweetness by David Wright. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Art deco cover of The Dancing World Magazine, June 1922. Sketch by G. Peres showing a young women in a simple white gown perfect for the summer Date: 1922
Art deco sketch by G. Peres entitled At the Ballet, of a fashionable couple in a box watching a ballet, London, 1922 Date: 1922
French lady getting ready to go out in her boudoir - she check the powder on her nose - " Yes, that is just perfect!" Date: circa 1910s
Advert for Gorringes fashion fabrics 1932Advertisement for Gorringes pattern book containing viyella and visylka dress fabrics. 1932
Art deco fashion sketches, London, 1921. Left to right: frock from the House of Belmont in tete de negre charmeuse relieved with beige and a floral arrangement; an Yvette dress of lace
Costume design by Bergere Oscar PerraultCostume design or fashion illustration for Bergere Oscar Perrault for a girl in lilac gown with pearl detail and feather fan, 1920s 1920s
Norwegian Types (5 / 5) - Young Norwegian wifeA Young Norwegian wife in traditional national costume Date: circa 1910s
A coat by Moorcott to drive a Triumph sports carA girl wearing a green and white Scottish tweed coat with deep raglan sleeves and slit pockets designed by Moorcot, sits in a Triumph 2 litre sports model capable of well over 100 mph! Date: 1953
Front of the Sketch featuring Marie LloydMarie Lloyd, born Matilda Alice Victoria Wood (1870 - 1922), British music hall singer, entertainer and comedienne. A global superstar in her day commanding the highest salary of any entertainer
Britannia and Eve magazine, October 1940Front cover illustration featuring a 1940s blonde beauty, wearing a halter-neck red and white top, along with gold hoop earrings, and necklace
Britannia and Eve magazine, August 1940Front cover illustration featuring a smiling woman, clasping her hands with joy and thinking very happy thoughts. She wears a orange silk dress, bright red lipstick and her hair in finger waves
David Wright woman holding black negligeeElegant naked woman sitting on a red and gold couch, holding a flimsy black negligee or underskirt. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour