Gloves Collection (page 18)

Comforts for troops, WW1 knitting from Sunlight yarns
Page from a booklet published by Sunlight Yarns during the First World War with patterns and instructions to make a variety of garments or comforts for troops at the front

Lieutenant William Sidebottom, WW1 flying ace
Lieutenant William Sidebottom (1893-?), WW1 flying ace from Manchester, credited with 14 aerial victories. He served with the RAF from 1917 until 1919, in 203 Squadron

Deep snowdrifts block lanes near Crediton, Devon
Deep snowdrifts block a country lane near Crediton, Devon, January 1963. A woman stands at a gate with her dog and shopping basket. Date: 1963

Young man in studio photo
A smartly dressed young man in a studio photo, raising his top hat to the camera. The name given is George Marks of Spencer & Marks

Man thatching a roof, Bickleigh, Devon
A young man thatching a roof at Bickleigh, by the River Exe, Devon. Date: 20th century

The Birthday dress
A dress design based on front covers of the magazine La Vie Parisienne. Date: 1935

Scouts blindfold boxing in Ghana, West Africa
Scouts entertaining visitors with blindfold boxing, one of many activities at a Founders Day celebration in Ghana, West Africa

Deep sea diver taking a break
A deep sea diver taking a rest break, his heavy helmet resting on his knee. Date: 1965

Countess Zia and Nada Torby packing mittens for troops, WW1
Countess Zia Torby (later Lady Zia Wernher) and Countess Nada Torby (later Mountbatten), daughters of Grand Duke Michael and prominent figures in society organised this group of society ladies who

The fascinating Fez, circa 1941
A woman models a knitted swathed fez, decorated with a bunch of flowers, circa 1941. Date: c. 1941

Two women dispatch riders, Towler and Trayner. They went on a world tour on their motorbikes, getting as far as Australia, where they both married and settled down. Date: 1958

Making mittens from socks, WW1
Instructions on how to make mittens from old socks and stockings for soldiers at the front. The idea was devised by Dr George C

Major Cyril Clarke Borille Morris, LFB Chief Officer
Major Cyril Clarke Borille Morris, Chief Officer of the LFB from 1933 to 1938. Date: 1930s

AFS woman in double-breasted greatcoat, WW2
AFS woman in double-breasted greatcoat, beret, white scarf and armband (back view). Date: 1940s

Advert for Gamages motoring needs 1926
Selection of motoring garments suitable for all weathers, showing at Olympia. 1926

1940s woman
A woman, Dorothy Margaret Hunt (born 1924), poses by a trellis and arch in a garden wearing a typical 1940s skirt suit, with a double-breasted jacket, leather gloves and a hat a jaunty angle

Mary Ellis by Madame Yevonde
Mary Ellis (1897-2003) by Madame Yevonde. She was an American-born actress and singer, popular on the British stage. Seen here at the time she was appearing in a production entitled Music in the Air

Dorothy Bouchier by Madame Yevonde
Dorothy (or Chili) Bouchier (1909-1999) by Madame Yevonde. She was a British film and stage actress. Seen here modelling a draped turban by Lady Victor Paget. Date: 1932

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove womens gloves 1935
A selection of wrist gloves: suede simplex fabric, hog skin, reynier quailty seleted French kid gloves, novelty French Chevrette Kid gloves with black patent leather bars

Lady Motorist at the Wheel
Atylish Lady Motorist at the Wheel - an advertising plate for John Bull Tyres. Date: circa late 1940s

Whos For A Walk? by Muriel Dawson -- a little child in coat, hat and gloves is keen to go out. Date: 1941

Little girl in orange coat by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in an orange coat by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1940

Little boy with robin and snowman by Muriel Dawson
A little boy with a robin and a snowman by Muriel Dawson. Date: circa 1930s

Little girl in yellow by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a yellow coat and bonnet by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1928

Toddler in pink and white by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1920s

Toddler in yellow and white by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1920s

Boxers by David Wright
Sketches of boxers, including Henry Cooper, sparring

Women and childrens gloves 1924
Collection of 1920s American silk gloves in tricot and milanese weave, and chamois suede. Date: 1924

Womens dress gloves 1924
Collection of 1920s American slip-on gloves made of cape skin, lambskin and suede. Date: 1924

Womens long gloves 1924
Collection of 1920s American silk gloves in tricot and milanese weave. Date: 1924

Toddler in winter clothes by Muriel Dawson
A laughing toddler in winter clothes by Muriel Dawson Date: 1928

Advert for Brenner Sports - womens clothing 1936
Women wearing navy blue jersey suit, with matching red cuffs, leather belt, hat and wrist gloves. Walking with her black Scottish Terrier. Date: 1936

Ballantyne golfer sweater and skirt - sixties woman
A bow-tie cashmere golfer pullover finished with picot edging and a knitted cashmere skirt to match from Scottish fashion knitwear specialist, Ballantyne. Date: 1964

Soldier of Czech Volunteer Corps, Siberia, WW1
Soldier of the Czech Volunteer Corps of Transport in Siberia, wearing winter uniform during the First World War. Date: 1917

Mrs Thomas Everitt, English spirit medium
Mrs Thomas Everitt (1825-1915), English spirit medium from 1855 onwards, wife of a North London tailor. She was the first to produce direct voices in England, claimed to be of John Watts and Znippy

Lelio
Harlequin illustration, showing Lelio in top hat, cloak, trousers and jacket. Date: 1923

Coronation shopping
Items chosen for their elegance and distinction which is an integral part of the coronation season; these include alice headbands, evening gloves, bath oil and flairessence

Business card design, woman in green dress
Business card design, depicting a woman in a green dress with matching hat and handbag. Date: 20th century

Business card design, woman in male costume
Business card design, depicting a glamorous woman in male costume, including tie and wing collar, jacket, trilby hat and gloves. Date: 20th century

Joseph W. Henley, Vanity Fair, Ape
JOSEPH WARNER HENLEY (1793-1884) British Conservative politician, serving in Lord Derbys government in the 1850 s. Member of Parliament for Oxfordshire (1841 to1878) Caption: Common Sense Date

Business card design, woman with clothes
Business card design, depicting a young woman in a yellow underslip, wondering where to put all her clothes. Date: 20th century

William Ulick O Connor Cuffe, Vanity Fair, Ape
WILLIAM ULICK OCONNOR CUFFE, 4th Earl of Desart (1845-1898). Caption: Chesterfield Letters Date: 1845 - 1898

Advert for Bradleys quality mink 1934
The exclusivenessof Bradley furs. 1934

Woman on a Douglas motorbike
A woman on a Douglas motorbike at the side of a house. She is wearing a large beret and enormous furry gloves

Chesro scalloped blouse, 1938
A beautifully tailored in Tootal linen, with smart scallops and cog wheel buttons available through the Chesro catalogue. Date: 1938

Decontamination Drill, World War II
Decontamination Drill at the Savoy Hotel in London during World War II. Percy Rommey demonstrates the correct method of undressing a man exposed to gas

Fashion for spring 1934
Two women wearing floral linen dressses, one with knife-pleated underskirt made from black marocain, detachable cape on the shoulders

Advert for Votrix Vermouth 1951
Votrix Vermouth Advert showing a couple drinking Date: 1951

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