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Spring-Heeled Jack winged monsterWinged man-monster who terrified residents of Blackheath and other London suburbs from 1837 for many years but was never caught Date: 1830s
Pierrot and Columbine -- Smile, PleaseColumbine tickles a gloomy Pierrot with a peacock feather and asks him to Smile, Please!
Arrested by an undercover police officerAn undercover female police officer springs her Honey Trap on an unsuspecting criminal, who goes from a jolly evening with a fetching lady to staring down the barrel of a revolver!
Showing her KnickersA young woman lifts her dress to reveal her drawers which have decorative vandyked trim. She also wears a cloche hat, silk stockings and tango heel shoes
Teeny Weeny Bikini 1950SA rather experienced looking blonde model poses in an itsy bitsy teeny weeny red & white polka dot bikini & white high heeled slingback shoes. She holds the straps of the top
HOLMES OF BOND STREETThree well-heeled ladies chat outside the shop front of Holmes, silversmiths and jewellers, Bond Street, London. Date: 1960s
Just Wright by David Wright showing a glamorous woman fixing her shoe. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940s
Rayne shoes advertisement, 1953Advertisement for Rayne shoes, in particular their range of brocade heels for memorable evenings. Date: 1953
Pink Court Shoes 1948A pink high heeled court shoe with peep toes, punched hole decoration and winged heel detail - hence the name Pegasus
A Variety of womens shoes 1926Ladies 1920s footwear, including slippers, tennis and dress shoes. Date: circa 1926
Birthday Card design - Glamour, Pin-Up, Woman on Telephone. Date: circa 1950
Illustration of fashionable women's shoes and jewellery. Date: 1954
Wartime advert for Dolcis shoes, featuring a festive sprig of holly. Date: 1943
Advert for Norvic Shoes, promising comfort and elegance. Date: 1943
A Variety of womens comfortable shoes 1926Ladies 1920s footwear in many sizes and fittings. Date: circa 1926
A Variety of womens walking shoes 1926Ladies 1920s footwear walking shoe. Date: circa 1926
A Variety of womens comfortable shoes 1926Perfect ease and comfort, ladies shoes. Date: circa 1926
FRENCH VELVET SUIT 1881French boy wears a velvet suit comprised of knickerbockers, jacket fastened at the neck & open to reveal a waistcoat, white falling collar & large bow, socks & heeled boots. Date: 1881
SOCIAL / PICNIC AT SHOOTA group of well-heeled people enjoy a picnic at a shoot in the country Date: 1938
MUSLIN GOWN 1795A young woman wears a white muslin, ankle length gown, muslin jacket, a fichu or neckerchief, a mob cap with pink ribbon, white stockings & black heeled shoes. Date: 1795
Costume - Children 1880Boy: knickerbocker, jacket, sailor hat, red socks, heeled boots. Girls: lace dress, yoke bodice, pink sash on hips; kilted skirt, jacket bodies & tie-back skirts. Date: 1880
Child Fashions circa 1870Boy: D-B jacket with cape, knickerbockers, striped socks & heeled boots. Girls: striped polonaise & fringed cape; tunic dresses with dentate hems, bustles & button trim Date: circa 1870
FASHIONABLE DRESS SHOPThe interior of a fashionable dress shop, with well-heeled clients. Date: circa 1895
Foot x rays showing damage done by wearing high heelsA double page spread from The Sketch reporting on the unnatural stresses put on the feet by the wearing of high heels
Advert for Dickins & Jones crocodile and lizard womens shoesFashion says skin shoes for Autumn. 1927
Pin-Up in Shorts 1950SA smiling blonde girl poses on a striped towel wearing shorts, her boyfriends checked shirt with the sleeves rolled up & high heeled, peep-toe mules. She holds a straw hat. Date: 1950s
Advert for Charles H. Baber ladies footwear 1929Elegant ladies footwear for widths - all fittings made to the specification of your foot. 1929
Manfield shoes advertisementShoe advertisement for Manfield, showing a selection of shoe fashions for 1929. Date: 1929
Advert for Dolcis shoes 1936Shoes for the cruise from the worlds most beautiful shoe store. In the minds of smart women the new Dolcis super shoe store has in one month become the Rendezvous of fashion lovers. Its visitors
Italian lady in skimpy see-through nightgownItalian lady posing in a rather skimpy and decidely see-through nightgown, with pale blue stockinggs and balck high-heeled shoes. Date: circa 1910s
No Peeking! A brunette lays down the law to a Peeping TomNo Peeking! A brunette lays down the law to an invisible onlooker, who is seemingly admiring her choice of tiny red (with black spots) beach wear and red high heeled shoes. Date: early 1940s
Advert for Delman shoes 1937Advertisement for Delman shoes. In step with the season... A selection of high heeled summer shoes. Date: 1937
HMS Phoenix after the Hong-Kong Typhoon, September 1906Photograph of HMS Phoenix, the twin-screw steel and wood sloop of 1895, heeled over beside the coaling station, Hong Kong
Cocktail Girls 1950S 1 / 4A blonde perched on a bar stool & a brunette leaning against the bar sip refreshing drinks while wearing one piece bathing costumes & strappy high-heeled sandals
Advert for Peter Robinsons ladies footwear 1905Selection of Edwardian ladies footwear including elegant beaded evening shoes and ankle boots. 1905
Woman sits with parasolWoman wearing a frilly voile frock made by Robinson and Cleaver relaxes on a bench holding a parasol. 1927
Frock with Liberty patternA frock made from voile with a Liberty print. 1927
1920s woman admiring her shoes1920s woman seated admiring her shoes. 1927
Male Costume C16ThAn interpretation of C16th costume: cap with a feather, striped stockings & heeled shoes with roses, skirted doublet & an ermine lined half- gown with hanging sleeves. Date: c16th
Advert for Raynes shoes 1937Designers sketches of shoes in blue suede & luggage tan leather. Models include high heeled lace-ups ornamented with pinking & perforations, buckles & tassels. Date: 1937
Advert for Churchs Archmoulded shoes 1948Stylish, comfortable & practical heeled, lace-up womans shoe: unlined for lightness, perforated for coolness while supporting the arch in its natural place. Date: 1948
Costume / Fantasio 1915He: short trousers with turn- ups, high heeled town boots with spats, jacket with narrow shoulders & tight waist, hair in the aviator style. She: tricorn hat & cape coat. Date: 1915
Advert for Lotus shoes 1938Fashionable shoes for women. Date: 1938
Tunic Dress 1920Young lady in a tunic dress with tubular under-skirt, V neck bodice & broad sash. She wears Louis heeled buckle shoes & her hair is cut into a bob with a thick fringe. Date: 1920
Hotel Foyer FashionsWell-heeled people in evening dress mingle in an hotel foyer. Some sit at tables possibly waiting for drinks ordered from the cocktail waiter at the hotel bar. Date: 1930s
Richard KempenfeltRICHARD KEMPENFELT Rear-Admiral : drowned when the Royal George refitting at Spithead, heeled over, taking with her 800 crewmen, tradesmen, women and children Date: 1718 - 1782
Holiday shoes 1933Selection of differenet design footwear; Ghillie shoes in two toned plaited leather with rubber soles for sports and cruising. (left) Deck shoe in brown and black kid and wide meshed white linen
Littlehampton, West Sussex - Friends taking a boat tripLittlehampton, West Sussex - Three friends taking a boat trip. The girl on the left seems to have pinched her male friends nautical cap! Date: 1934
Advert for Forbec footwear sole & heel inserts 1912Forbec footwear brand, that inserts into your sole and heel to make different grips for sporting activities. 1912
Charles Jourdan bulls eye shoesA nouveau classic - black patent leather shoes by Charles Jourdan with a multi-coloured bulls eye. Date: 1966
Edward Rayne, shoe supremoEdward Rayne of the famous Rayne shoe dynasty, founded by his grandparents in 1889 and shoemakers to royalty, contemplating a pair of the firms shoes in the 1950s. Date: 1952
Range of buckled womens shoes 1928A range of French casual buckled womens shoes in a clothing catalogue. Date: 1928
Advert for Lotus boots 1916Limited quantity of Lotus, Delta boots with lace-ups and cloth tops. 1916
Advert for Vani-tred shoes 1946Vani-tred balanced walking shoes. On carefree occasions you value the unobtrusive companionship of a comfortable pair of shoes. Time now to revel in the ease and buoyancy of vani-tred
Advert for Dolcis shoes 1946A touch of glamour in Dolcis exclusive ankle strap models. 1946
Womens shoes 1924American clothing catalogue, showing a seletion of womens calf suede leather high heeled cut-out sandals. 1924
Advert for Lotus peep toe shoes 1950Glamorous woman wearing a pair of Lotus peep toe shoes. Date: 1950
Rayne shoes advertisement, 1964Advertisement for classic British shoe brand, Rayne showing a portrait of Mr Edward Rayne, as a backdrop to some styles from the Miss Rayne Autumn Collection
Advert for Lotus shoes 1948Advertisement for the Pegasus shoe by Lotus which is high-heeled, pink and very cute! Date: 1948
Peep Toe Sandals 1937An advertisement for Dolcis shoes including a selection of high heeled peep toe sandals in various colours. 1937
Eton Cricket CrowdThe well-to-do crowd at a cricket match held on 4 June at Eton College, England, including pupils in top hats, well-heeled parents and the college chaplain or priest. Date: 4 June (early 1930s)
Street Urchin offers appraisal of passing pretty ladyThe London Street Urchin (to companion over the way) - " Ow would that suit yer, Bill?"
Twirling Tempest dancer in red and black gownTwirling Tempest - a striking brunette dancers with billowing skirt, red stappy high heeled shoes and short cropped red top strikes a pose on a wooden stage. Date: early 1940s
Advert for Dolcis shoes 1937
Advert for Dolcis shoes 1942Smart practical economical...... Escentially yours. Dolcis.... Our new spring models, cleverly designed by leading stylists, combine all the qualities you have been looking for
Advert for Dolcis shoesAdvertisement for Dolcis shoe salon, showing some of their latest designs and a picture of a two women gossiping at a restaurant 1931
Lady walking along the seashoreA lady braves a wet and windy day to stroll along the seashore in raincoat, high shiny black heeled boots and a bright red waterproof hat Humourously, this card was sent by a Miss E
Peep and closed toe sandlals 1937
Lincoln ZephyrA four-door saloon for the well-heeled family. Date: 1937
Can Can DancersAny " can can" girl who can " can can" can " can can" here!! Date: circa 1930s
Paris Fashions 1915The new wartime fashion of short full skirts in bold designs & colours, high Louis heeled boots, loose jackets with belts, V -necklines & hats with vertical feathers. Date: 1915
Costume / Children / 1880Boys: knickerbockers, bowler hat, tunic with cape. Girls: low waisted dress with yoke, striped stockings; coat- bodice, kilted or flounced short skirts, trimmed hats. Date: 1880
David Wright woman in red underwearElegant woman with brown hair, wearing skimpy red underwear, and holding a red and black striped evening dress in front of her
David Wright woman in black fur coatElegant woman with reddish brown hair, wearing a black fur coat over her skimpy underwear. She is sitting on table next to a vase of pink roses
David Wright woman in black fur stoleElegant woman with black hair, wearing a long black fur stole over a turquoise day dress. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour
Lady checks her appearance in a dressing table mirrorA glamourous lady in fur trimmed spotted wrap, stockings and high heels, checks her appearance in a slender dressing table mirror, draped with a scarf in a similar fabric to the wrap
Delightfully TurkishA delightfully Turkish lady in purple dress with her small dog. A Valentines Card
Advertisement for Kestos Backless Brassieres and girdles
A Live Wire - Mutoscope postcard featuring an evocatively posed young woman on the telephone to her beau. She lies on some colourful plump cushions and the telephone sits atop a fine period table
Day & Evening Shoes 1925Day and evening shoes; on left a day shoe in kid, beige and patent black leather. On right; a silver brocade evening shoe with a Louis Cuban heel
Lecture on Cookery at the International ExhibitionLecture on cookery attended by a well-heeled crowd at the London International Exhibition of 1873
Women, Girl & Hoop 1877Cuirasse bodice & tunic with underskirt in pink & grey; gold dress with square neckline & plastron composed of horizontal bands of lace. The girl wears heeled boots
Cocktail Girls 1950S 2 / 4A blonde perched on a bar stool & a brunette leaning against the bar sip refreshing drinks while wearing one piece bathing costumes & strappy high-heeled sandals
High Heels / Bon Ton 1924High heeled court shoes both with elongated toes, open sides & unusual straps. One is of the T-bar design, the other has multiple loops
