Floral Collection (page 75)

Japan - Geisha girls mock fighting
Japan - Geisha girls at play. They may be either mock fighting (the geisha on the left appears to have balled fists) or possibly playing scissors-paper-rock, which originated in Japan

Paris, France - Flower Seller in Place de la Madeleine Date: 1928

Advert for Wolsey spring fashions, underwear
Wolsey lustral arttificial silk underwear and hosiery. Young lady modeling a slip with a floral shawl with long fringing. 1928

Hairstyle 1960S
A young woman with her hair curled up at the ends, a very popular 1960s hairstyle. Date: 1967

Hope Well Dressing
A Well Dressing at Hope, Derbyshire, England, which takes place on Acension Day. This ceremony is a relic of the old pagan custom of blessing wells for water. Date: 1950s

Helston Floral Dance
THE FLORAL DANCE takes place during Furry day at Helston, Cornwall, England. At noon, couples in evening wear dance between the houses to bring the occupiers good luck. Date: 1950s

Chodenland Costumes
Men and women of Chodenland (Bohemia, Czechoslovakia), with their lovely traditional costumes of floral embroidery against a dark background and typical dark silk head-dresses. Date: 1930s

Two ladies in outfits by Philippe et Gaston and Beer
Two fashionable ladies at the seaside. On the left, a three piece in blue crepe trimmed with matching frills, by Philippe et Gaston

As you sow so shall you reap - possibly a German anti-war postcard; the results of entering into conflict being a floral tribute for a life lost? Date: circa 1910

Two ladies in evening wear by Martial et Armand and Beer
Two fashionable ladies in the latest evening wear. On the left, a skimpy white crepe evening dress with silver decoration and thin straps around the neck, under a white fur coat

Fashionable ladies in designer outfits
A group of fashionable ladies in outfits by various designers. From left to right: a green, red and white outfit by Madeleine et Madeleine, a white

Two ladies in dresses by Doucet and Beer
Two fashionable ladies in the latest sleeveless dresses. On the left, a pink crepe dress with crystal edging and three layers of frills at the hem, by Doucet

Two fashionable ladies in dresses by Premet
Two fashionable young ladies wearing dresses by Premet. On the left, a dress in white satin crepe with red and gold designs, and a bright red scarf tied at the hip

Two young ladies in evening dresses by Redfern

Two young ladies in dresses by Molyneux
Two fashionable young ladies in sleeveless dresses by Molyneux. On the left, in grey, white and black, with white ostrich feathers at the hem. On the right, blue with a pink flower at the hip. 1924

Two ladies in summer dresses by Jeanne Lanvin. On the left, an organdy dress with floral pattern and blue ribbon trimming

Two ladies in outfits by Drecoll and Madeleine et Madeleine
Two ladies in patterned autumn outfits, walking in a garden. On the left, a crepe de chine dress in white, black and red, by Drecoll

Three summer outfits by Jean Patou and Doucet
Three fashionable young ladies in summer outfits, at a garden party. On the left, a white organdy dress with blue ribbon trimmings and a colourful nosegay at the front, by Jean Patou

Annie Floradora - English music hall celebrity
Annie Floradora - A minor English music hall celebrity, part of a sister act around 1905 who were billed as Three Floradora Girls (see 10548013)

Two young ladies in outfits by Doeuillet
Two fashionable young ladies out walking in outfits by Doeuillet. On the left, a muslin afternoon dress in a floral pattern

Two outfits by Philippe et Gaston and Redfern
Two fashionable young ladies wearing the latest autumn outfits. On the left, a black crepe dress with floral detail, by Philippe et Gaston

Two ladies in outfits by Jean Patou and Doeuillet
Two elegant ladies in the latest autumn outfits. On the left, a dark coat with fur trimming by Jean Patou. On the right, a grey dress with black detail and contrasting pink shoes and hat

Two ladies in dresses by Beer and Bernard
Two fashionable young ladies. On the left, a dress in royal blue crepe de chine with silver edgings, by Beer. On the right, a dress in orange crepe with a floral design on the skirt, by Bernard. 1924

Ivy Floradora - English music hall celebrity
Ivy Floradora - A minor English music hall celebrity, part of a sister act around 1905 who were billed as Three Floradora Girls (see 10548015)

Summer hats by Agnes and Lucie Hamar
A selection of stylish summer hats from the 1920s. The three at the top are designed by Agnes, the three lower ones by Lucie Hamar. 1924

Guards Memorial - St Jamess Park, London
The Guards Memorial - St Jamess Park, London (as seen from Horseguards Parade) - unveiled by the Duke of Connaught on 16th October, 1926. An obelisk of Portland stone with a granite base

Two ladies in summer outfits by Bernard

Young lady in long evening dress by Molyneux
Young lady wearing a long v-neck loosely fitted evening dress in black with large red flowers and green leaf print, by Molyneux. 1924

Two young ladies in dresses by Madeleine et Madeleine

Two ladies in outfits by Madeleine et Madeleine
Two fashionable ladies wearing daytime outfits by Madeleine et Madeleine. On the left, a white three-piece tennis outfit with patterned bands

Two ladies in outfits by Philippe et Gaston and Drecoll
Two fashionable ladies wearing fashionable summer outfits, probably for a day at the races. On the left, a white cap-sleeve crepe dress with black floral pattern and yellow border trim

Young lady in black and white dress by Lucien Lelong
Young lady wearing a 3/4 length white dress in crepe de chine with large black floral design and black cape, by Lucien Lelong. Racehorses and jockeys can be seen between the trees in the background

Tomb of Unknown Soldier - Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier intered under the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France on 11th November 1920 (Armistice Day). Date: 1920

Young lady in plain brown dress by Jean Patou
Young lady wearing a plain brown v-necked crepe dress with flared sleeves, by Jean Patou. 1924

Lady from Salamis, Greece
Lady from Salamis (the largest Greek island in the Saronic Gulf), Greece Date: circa 1905

Tatler Summer Number front cover, 6 June 1962
Front cover of The Tatler Summer Number contrasting an engraving of a demure Victorian lady with a photograph of peachy pink rose petals, giving an overall summery feel! Date: 1962

Tatler front cover, Spring Fashions 1961
Front cover of The Tatler featuring models wearing floral chiffon dresses by Marc Bohan in the first collection he designed for Dior. Date: 1961

Floral lady by George Ranstead
Silhouette style drawing of a lady in a crinoline style dress and flower decorated hat holding a jug of flowers. Drawn by George Ranstead

Mrs Anthony Royle in a hat by Peter Shepherd
Mrs 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

East End Couple having fun
A couple from the East End of London " having a real good time!". The gentleman and the lady have swapped hats! Date: circa 1900

Advertisement for Spode China -- every piece an heirloom. Marketed by W T Copeland & Sons at the Spode Works, Stoke-on-Trent. Featuring three items: an ornate vase and two plates. Date: May 1951

Conductor and orchestra
A couple mourn the death of a loved one in the upper scene, whilst a conductor on a stage conducts a large choir below. Date: c.1850

Colourful Garden
This woman knows how to create a colourful garden, as she wheels flowers in her wheelbarrow. Her patio is crammed with potted plants and hanging baskets galore. Date: 1960s

Leafy Surround
A simple border of leaves and flowers. Date: circa 1880

Girls & Abstract Art
Three little girls are bemused by modern abstract art. Date: 1960s

Grandville Mallow 1847
GUIMAUVE mallow (malva silvestris) Date: 1847

Grandville Violet 1847
VIOLETTE (erythronium) Date: 1847

Grandville Nasturtium
CAPUCINE nasturtium (tropaeolum majus) Date: 1847

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