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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
WWI - What a Pleasure to be a Soldier! Two cheeky (and rather rotund) Geman privates mimic their commanding officer and his hands-on-hips pose - with considerable comic effect!
Portugal - Pretty girl from Tricana Aveiro Region Date: 1930s
Palaung women - Kalaw
Advert for Le Gant corsets for the larger women 1936Le Gant of youthlastic stretches allways. For the larger women. Yes! Le Gant does give the woman of larger proportions perfect figure control
Woman wearing short skirted dress with hands on hips and feathers in her hair. Date c1900
Three young ladies in evening outfits by WorthThree fashionable young ladies in evening outfits by Worth. On the left, a casino dress in bright pink satin crepe with black fur border and jet black belt
Young lady in salmon pink evening dress by BeerYoung lady in a salmon pink crepe evening dress with lace trimmings, by Beer. 1924
X-Rays of Dogs HipsMr. John Dall studies x-ray plates showing various types of hip displacement injuries in dogs. Date: late 1960s
Two ladies in outfits by Philippe et Gaston and BeerTwo fashionable ladies at the seaside. On the left, a three piece in blue crepe trimmed with matching frills, by Philippe et Gaston
Two young ladies in outfits by Drecoll and JennyTwo fashionable young ladies in the latest winter outfits. On the left, a dress in black velvet and white crepe with white fur trimming, by Drecoll
Dunderpate deciding what to do next -- he will seek his fortune in the town. Date: 1938
Two dresses by Martial et Armand and BernardTwo fashionable ladies wearing the latest dress designs. On the left, a long sleeved pink crepe two tier dress with dark pink velvet trim and matching brimmed hat, by Martial et Armand
Three women in outfits by DoeuilletThree women wearing outfits by Doeuillet. On the left, a grey sleeveless tubular dress with scattered gold design, and red trim around neckline, hem and hips
Young lady in white tubular dress by BeerYoung lady wearing white tubular crepe dress, bateau neckline, sash around hips, with a blue embroidered scene and blue hem, by Beer. 1924
Three young ladies in dresses by BeerThree young ladies wearing dresses by Beer. On the left, a sleeveless black dress with white large pebble print, sash around hips and red bow
Two young ladies in dresses by Madeleine et Madeleine
Young lady in grey and white outfit by Paul PoiretYoung lady answering the door in a grey and white crepe outfit by Paul Poiret. The tunic has a pink and green design, and there is a matching green belt slung low on the hips. 1924
Young lady in black dress by DrecollYoung lady wearing a black long-sleeved, figureless dress, with a long belt tied at the hips, by Drecoll. 1924
Evening dresses by Philippe et Gaston and DrecollTwo fashionable ladies wearing boat neckline evening dresses. On the left, a white crepe dress encrusted with pearls with a kite shaped design and ruffle to the side, by Philippe et Gaston
Three sports outfits by Jean Patou and BernardThree young ladies wearing sports outfits. On the left, a striped short sleeved dress and parasol, by Jean Patou. In the middle, a three-piece white suit with high collar and ribbon bow
Outfits by Doeuillet, Beer and DrecollThree young ladies wearing the latest spring outfits. On the left, a brown 3/4 length coat with black fur on cuffs and high standing collar, with tie at the hips, by Doeuillet
Madame Chiang Kai-Shek(also known as Soong May-ling or Soong Mei-ling)(1898- 2003) Date: 1941
LIFE-BOATThe Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) Station, Eastbourne, which was built in 1903, seen here with the Royal Navy Lifeboat (RNLB) Beryl Tollemache, which was launched in 1949. Date: 1960s
Costume / Men Late 1820STop hat, white cravat, waistcoat & strapped pantaloons, black single- breasted coat cut-away at the front, heavy black cloak with multiple capes. Date: late 1820s
Little Edwardian girl in a garden, Mid WalesA little Edwardian girl in a white dress and dark sash poses in a garden, Mid Wales
Jules Vedrines, second in Great Air RaceJules Charles Toussaint Vedrines (1881-1919), French aviator who came a close second in the Great Air Race, also known as the Round Britain Air Race, covering 1000 miles in five days (22-26 July)
Pretty young Fish Seller, Russia, selling a catch of river fish from two small baskets by the side of the road
Lucien Lelong / DressesTwo elegant evening dresses designed by Lucien Lelong. Left is white satin with maroon tulle sleeves. Right is in Moroccan blue with gathering at the hips
Maggy Rouff Spring Fashion Show, 1948Madame Maggy Besancaon de Wagner adjusting the necklace on one of her models, 1948. In 1947 Christian Dior created a sensational collection labelled the New Look
Christian Diors Spring Fashion Show, 1948Christian Berard, the Surrealist painter, seated on the floor, gazing at passing gowns during Christian Diors Spring Fashion show, 1948
Fashionable Outfit 1930SA female model wearing a rather unusual suit, with a ribbon choker and short- sleeved jacket with a rather fussy tiered blouse, topped off with a wide-brimmed hat
Resort / Casino Dress 1899Pleated & gauged bodice, lace yoke, skirt tight over the hips & flaring from the knee & trimmed with 3 rows of lace. Straw hat trimmed with flowers & accordian pleated chiffon
History of Fashion 1880Coat bodice, basques well over the hips, double-breasted, cut-away at the front & trimmed with cord; straight skirt with vertical stripes, train & diagonal drapery
England / WaddesdonThe lovely village of Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire. A A boy stands on a pavement, hand on hips, passing the time of day with the driver of a horse-drawn carriage
Pin-Up on Stool / 1950Fifties pin-up, seated on a bar stool & with hands on hips, wears tight-fitting black shorts & a see-through, off-the-shoulder top
Checkerboard Scarf 1922Dressmaking patterns: barrel- line dress with a bateau neck, decorative panels at the hips & a low slung belt; short coat with fringed sleeves, checkerboard coat & hat
Dress with Irish CrochetA barrel-line dress with a V -neck & inserts of irish crochet with a long fringed sash worn across the hips & the bodice pouched slightly to soften the line
Astrakhan Coat & BorzoiA loose fitting sac-like short astrakan coat with funnel sleeves & a large collar & drawn in at the hips with a narrow belt
FRENCHWOMAN 1780 - 1On the eve of the Revolution, this aristocrat wears a gown with absurdly exaggerated hips, contrasting with her narrow waist and low cut bodice
Black Ensemble 1929Ensemble by Ts Talbot: black crepe satin dress with deep fold-over collar, bow fastenings down the front, cap sleeves & tiered flounces descending from the hips