Handkerchief Collection (page 5)

Silhouette of a 19th century dance
Silhouette of couples at a 19th century dance (Jane Austen period), with a trio of musicians in the background. 1818

Two ladies in dresses by Doeuillet
Two fashionable ladies wearing tubular dresses by Doeuillet. On the left, a black sleeveless satin casino dress with scoop neckline and pleated handkerchief hemline

Two young ladies in dresses by Doucet
Two fashionable young ladies in sleeveless afternoon dresses by Doucet. On the left, a black silk chiffon and tulle tubular dress embroidered with white pearls

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

British Nurse off to the Western Front
Our Girls - Answering the Call A Young British girl sets out across the English Channel en route to the horrors of the Western Front

A seasick Cockney Yachtsman
The Cockney yachstman on being informed that land will be reached in about four hours! circa 1910s

Vols. I, II and III
Three ladies read by the sea on a bench, observed by two small dogs. Date: 1889

Miss Lascelles Costume
Miss Annie Lascelles, singer, wears a gown with a skirt comprised of 3 flounces that appear to be decorated with beads. The bodice is trimmed with rows of lace & fringing Date: 1850s

Britannia and Eve magazine, October 1935
Front cover illustration featuring a glamorous 1930s woman waving with a handkerchief from a ship. She wears a blue suit and hat, along with a bright yellow neck-tie and matching floral corsage

Lovers tiff
A young couple sit at opposite sides of a garden bench, his top hat separates them. They appear not to be on speaking terms

Mans top hat blown off on a windy day in March
A mans top hat is blown off over a cliff on a windy day by the sea in March. He waves his rolled umbrella in annoyance, but his dog seems unconcerned

Young man in studio photo, Mid Wales
A pale young man in a suit that looks too big for him, in the photographers studio, Mid Wales

Music sheet cover for I Would Not Have Thee, Call Me Back, a ballad with words by H Tolkien and music by G Tolkien. A lady of the Restoration period is depicted in a garden with her King Charles

King Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941) here as a young man. Impeccably dressed in a wonderful (nautical) outfit of starched collar, reefer jacket and peaked naval hat

Bon Voyage
A woman waves good bye with a white handkerchief as a boat sails out into the distance

Fishermen and lobster pots
Two fishermen sit on the sea shore with their lobster and crab pots and netting. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Undated automatic photograph of a handkerchief leaving a table at a Rudi Schneider sance. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into the mediumistic abilities

Automatic photograph of sitters and Rudi Schneider at a sance at the National Laboratory of Psychical Research during which a rising handkerchief was photographed, 3 March 1932

An Officer And A Gentleman. By Blam
Officer cleaning a ladys leg with a handkerchief

Grandfather and Grandson go fishing
A Grandfather and his Grandson go fishing in a stream with nets on long poles. The young lad, wearing blue dungarees, catches a big one!

A Tatler Fashion for 1930, by Gordon Conway
Illustration showing an original design by Gordon Conway for a soft satin dinner dress, January 1930. The dress was designed on princess lines, ankle-length in front and longer behind

Crucifixion & Attributes
Jesus on his cross is surrounded with the attributes of his Passion - nails, sponge on a stick, St Veronicas handkerchief, scourges, 30 pieces of silver, cock etc

Fishermen at Overstrand
Fishermen by their boat on the promenade look out to sea at Overstrand, Norfolk

Ladies day suit, 1926
A suit featuring a long jacket made of Gabardine and Crepe de Chine. The outfit was accessorised with matching corsage and handkerchief and a sliver fox stole

October 1850 Fashions
Grey caraco dress with basques & skirt trimmed en tablier; white pardessus worn over a green dress; various jackets with pagoda or funnel sleeves; white lace jacket

Gold Dress 1830S
Late C19th century depiction of clothing from the 1830s. The dress has full sleeves tight from the elbow to the wrist & a full skirt & is worn with a belt & ruff

Green Scarf 1830S
Late C19th century depiction of 1830s costume: white dress trimmed in pink. The sleeves appear long & tight fitting. Worn with a long green scarf trimmed with black lace

About to Sneeze
A smart gentleman clutches his handkerchief as he is about to sneeze

Petit-Gris Cloak 1922
A cape with a large tubular stand collar made using rectangular pieces of petit- gris (a type of squirrel) fur & fastened with a silk cord with tassel ends

Ermine Cloak 1922
A long cloak with collar & capes in ermine & trimmed with monkey fur

Ermine Shawl 1922
A woman in an ermine shawl with ermine tails used as fringing & a dress with a handkerchief hemline

Bell Assemblee 1852
The skirt of her gown has six flounces, the sleeves have two. The bodice of the dress comprises of 2 pleats from the shoulder diminishing to a point at the waist

Rudi Schneider Pk
Austrian medium Rudi Schneider demonstrates during a sitting for Harry Price his ability to move a handkerchief by psychokinesis

Rudi Schneider Test
Tested in London by Harry Price, Austrian medium Rudi Schneider ostensibly moves a handkerchief by psychokinesis, but the findings are not conclusive

Lily Langtry / Profile
LILY LANGTRY English actress in profile

Female Types / Coy Lady
J tiens mon Anglais A coy lady hides behind her handkerchief

Aj Balfour / Stereoscopic
ARTHUR JAMES BALFOUR 1st Earl of Balfour British politician, Conservative MP

Woodrow Wilson / Nobel 19
WOODROW WILSON American president and Nobel Prizewinner in 1919

Jmw Turner / Iln 1843
J M W TURNER English painter, sketching

Egyptian Frocks 1924
Egyptian influence. Green tube dress with gold fabric draped diagonally from one shoulder & fastened at the hip; black print dress with handkerchief drapery at the hips

Pink Full Dress 1805
A short white transparent tunic with self-coloured embroidery & fringing worn over a pink slip. Worn with long white gloves & a lace handkerchief in her hair

Modes De Paris 1830
Gowns of mousselaine, with wide lapels bodice en schall made by Madame Boussard. The ornate, broad brimmed hats are of gros de Naples

Passenger Takes a Coffee
An attentive Swissair air hostess serves a smart gentleman a cup of coffee

Lady with a Cold 1930S
A lady suffering from a cold obtains relief by applying an inhalant to her handkerchief

Girls on the Wing
Some daring, yet foolhardy young ladies pose on the top wing of a bi-plane. The pilot waves his handkerchief and roses fall from the sky

Kitty Admires Herself
Kitty admires her new figure in a mirror too narrow for her dimensions. Fido the dog is startled while Adolphus shields his despair with a handkerchief

3 Evening Dresses 1843
Hair is worn off the face & covers the ears & is ornamented with white ostrich plumes & wheat, rosettes & tiny flowers. Ans shaped coil of hair is secured with a comb

Printed Frocks 1929
Print frocks in georgette & chiffon: casino frock with cape, scalloped yokes & uneven hem; bertha corsage, flared flounce & pleated ruffle trim; brown dress: box-pleated flounces

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