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Cartoon, Arthur Coventry, jockeyCartoon, Arthur Coventry (1852-1925), jockey -- Not the worst sort of Coventry to be sent to under some circumstances! 1884
Leslie Howard and Georges Perinal, The First of The FewLeslie Howard (1893-1943), English actor, and Georges Perinal (1897-1965), French cinematographer, on location during the filming of The First of The Few
French Fashion Mid 1920STwo-piece dress: pleated short skirt & tunic or blouse with high shirt style collar & tie & a belt buckled at the hips. Also stockings with clocks, court shoes & a cloche hat. Date: mid 1920s
Cockney Argument between a fat man and a thin manFat Party (after a War of words) - " If you come our court to-morrer and bring a bit o fat with yer, I ll bloomin well eat yer." !! Date: 1895
Naked bodies compared to irises in hot water, comparing hips to a snow laden willow in hot water. Print shows a scene in a womens public bath, with many women bathing, some washing children
Three ladies in evening dresses by Paul Poiret and BeerThree fashionable ladies in evening dresses. On the left, violet, gold and black with a pleated crepe de chine hem, and a large gold fan, by Paul Poiret
Rosa Moyesii (Geranium Rose), a large shrub rose of the Rosaceae family. Seen here with bright red hips
Kolinsky Fur Coat 1922A full-length coat in Kolinsky fur with wrap-over front, funnel sleeves, enormous roll collar & separate skirts with a seam at the hips
Census / 1901 / John BullJohn Bulls tailor measures him for a new suit - a satirical comment on a dramatic rise in population, as demonstrated by the 1901 Census
Evening Dress / PoiretTunic dress by Paul Poiret: tubular skirt in a green spiral motif print, bronze coloured sleeveless tunic worn with a belt across the hips. Accessories: armlets & pearls
Frilly Pink Frock 1906A fashionable Parisian in a pink gown with a translucent yoke & floral corsage & a flowing skirt, fitted at the hips & cascading to a pleated flounce with embroidered roses
King James I and his wife, Anne of DenmarkKing James I of England (and VI of Scotland) and his wife, Anne of Denmark (1574-1619)
William Foulke, Sheffield United footballerWilliam Foulke, goalkeeper, Sheffield United football team. 1890s
Advertisement, Lancastria Cruises, Cunard White StarAdvertisement for Lancastria Cruises via Cunard White Star. circa 1938
Cartoon, Charles Harris -- He maketh joy among the Supers. He was in charge of supernumeraries or theatre extras, for example children in pantomimes at Drury Lane Theatre. 1884
The Nose Game - Aggressive Nose C2, Denotes Force of Character. 1927
The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs PlaneChad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Plane the Carpenters Wife. circa 1910
Spanish Woman in Traditional Costume caught in a giant spiders web of the artists own imagination....! Date: circa 1907
London street scene - The Coster GirlA series of postcards showing women (in various jobs) in London - The Coster Girl.. Romanian-born sculptor and illustrator Alexander Popini served in the Royal Air Force during World War I
Flowers and fruit on a circular Christmas card. circa 1890s
Berlin Radio ExhibitionAt the Berlin Wireless Exhibition, a man in a suit studies a selection of large valves, created for a new wireless station in Berlin. Date: early 1930s
Green Dress 1899Dark green princess style dress trimmed in white with shoulder puffs, wrap over bodice & gored skirt tight over the hips & flaring from below the knee. Date: 1899
Grey Dress / Soutache 1899Grey robe with soutache trim: jacket bodice with rounded basques under which is a plain black high necked front which extends over the hips to form a deep vandyked yoke. Date: 1899
Forbes-Robertson / Vf 1895COLONEL JAMES MACNAGHTEN HOGG Statesman; Chairman of the Board of Works Date: 1823 - 1890
Gracie Fields (1898 - 1979), English singer and actress
Gerald Du MaurierGERALD DU MAURIER English actor-manager Date: 1873 - 1934
John Douglas Campbell 9th Duke of ArgyllJOHN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL 9th DUKE OF ARGYLL (1845 - 1914), Depicted here when Marquis of Lorne Date: 1870
James Delahunty / Vfair 72JAMES DELAHUNTY Politician Date: -
COQUELINCONSTANT COQUELIN Aine (elder) French actor Date: 1841 - 1909
Joseph CowenJOSEPH COWEN Politician and journalist Date: 1831 - 1900
Jos Chamberlain / Vfair 77JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN Liberal MP in a defiant pose Date: 1836 - 1914
Modelling Gown 1930STwo potential customers watch a mannequin model a gown with a gored skirt, pointed panels forming a yoke on the hips, a loosely tied narrow sash & a marabou trimmed cape. Date: early 1930s
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Two female servants and dog in yardTwo female servants and a dog standing in the yard of a house. Date: circa 1910s
Boy scout (Gunnis), Lambousa Monastery, CyprusA Gunnis boy scout at Lambousa Monastery, Cyprus. Date: circa 1930s
Study of rosehips and dried leaves by Muriel Dawson. Date: December 1921
Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pocket skirts 1945Come the dawn. The great day will dawn when there will be once more unlimited supplies of unrestricted styles in Gor-ray skirts. Till then and afterwards a Gor-ray is always smart for work or play
Boys exercising in school playgroundBoys exercising in a school playground
Cross HousewifeFull-length portrait of a housewife in an apron, looking cross with her hands on her hips. Date: late 1960s
Ironmonger miffed at rain stalling watering can salesFarmer - " This Rain ll do a power o good." Ironmonger - " Aye, but it ll spoil t sale o waterin cans." !!! Date: 1892
Theatrical Lodging House Keeper who drops her h sTheatrical Lodging House Keeper: " What name did you say, Sir? Harlton?" Actor (about to take apartment): " No, not Harlton - Arlton." T.L.K: " Oh
Caricature by Phil May of an Actor in 17th century costumeActor in 17th century costume wearing a Tricorn hat and standing with severe expression and hands on hips! Date: circa 1890s
A Breton FishwifeA very solid and formidable Breton Fishwife from Brittany, France. Date: circa 1890s
Coachman talking with the Landlord of the pubA Coachman talking with the Landlord of the pub. Date: 1895
Arriet - a good Cockney Girl in all of her finery. Date: circa 1890s
Costers and Cockneys. Having a straight conversation! Date: 1895
Caricature of Joseph Chamberlain by Phil MayCaricature of Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) - British Politician - by Phil May. At this stage, Chamberlain was Mayor of Birmingham. Date: 1893
Russian Countrywoman in traditional costume Date: 1902