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Egerton Castle (1858 - 1920), writer and fencer, pictured posing in his study at his home in Sloane Gardens, London. Part of a long running series in The Tatler depicting literary figures in their
Caricature by Macmichael of Noel Coward, at that time causing a sensation with his play, The Vortex. The cartoon suggests Coward is so busy he has no time for any leisure
Man and woman of the Land of Fire or Tierra del Fugo, 1818. Yaghan people wearing sea-calf skin cloaks and woven skirts. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical
Man and woman of Constantinople, Ottoman Empire, 1818. The man wears a turban and ermine-trim coat and smokes a long tobacco pipe, the woman in dress and harem pants
The Eiffel Tower from the Exhibition Gardens, 1889. Fashionable woman in fitted jacket, slim dress, with hat and parasol, in the gardens of the Exposition Universelle de 1889 with Eiffel Tower in
Fashionable woman on the avenue des Champs-Elysees, 1888. She wears a hat, dress with bustle, and carries a parasol and bouquet. Marly Horse statue behind. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V
Children in the Tuileries Gardens, 1859. Woman in crinoline and manteau imperatrice (hooded fur cape) and muff, children in bonnets and bloomers or pantalettes with hoop and ball
Watching the comet, Paris, 1857Fashionable people watching the comet of 1857 from a boulevard balcony, Paris. Woman in crinoline with binoculars. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V
Fashionable carriages on the Boulevard des Italiens, 1855Fashionable carriages on the Boulevard des Italiens, left side, 1855. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V. after an illustration by Francois Courboin from Octave Uzannes Fashion in Paris
Women on the fashionable rue de Richelieu, Paris, 1854Woman in fur-lined cape and muff over a wide crinoline, with another woman in ridiing wear. A smart corner of the rue de Richelieu, the East Indian Companys warehouse, Paris, 1854
Woman in front of the Chinese Baths, Paris, 1849Woman in front of the Chinese Baths on the Boulevard des Capucines, 1849. Woman in full crinoline, shawl and bonnet. Les bains chinois were built in 1787 by Samson-Nicolas Lenoir
Fashionable women and organ grinder on the PontFashionable women in feather hats, lace ruff collars and fur-trimmed dresses. Crossing the Pont des Arts, Paris, 1816. In the background is the famous blind organ grinder and his dog under a parasol
Fashionable couple slumming it on the Boulevard du Temple, Paris. The Boulevard des Petits Spectacles, 1808. In the background, crowds mill around in front of the many small theatres on the street
Fashionable Incroyables in a gambling den, 1800Fashionable Incroyables in high-collar jackets at a gambling table with young woman and croupier. A gambling hell in the Palais Royal, Year VIII, 1800
Fashionable women in the gardens of the Tuileries, 1799Two fashionable women in the gardens of the Tuileries, Jardins des Tuileries, Paris, Year VII, 1799. In low-cut, high-waisted robes tied with ribbons, bonnets, holding fans
Fashionable woman in front of the Bains Vigier, 1797Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse in front of the Bains Vigier or Vigiers thermal baths on the banks of the River Seine, Year V, 1797. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V
Woman arriving for an appointment at the Cafe desFashionable woman arriving for an appointment at the Cafe des Tuileries, Paris, Year VI, 1798. She wears a bonnet, lilac fichu, low-cut classical style dress, sandals. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V
Fashionable couple driving in a whiskey carriage, 1797Fashionable couple driving in a one-horse whiskey carriage or gig in Longchamps, Paris, Year V, 1797. Woman in bonnet, spencer jacket over low-cut dress. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V
Historical views of Hungary. Hungarian peasants 49, Romany gypsies at an encampment 50 and a bridge of boats over the Danube 51. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev
Rosa McDermott and her mother hearing a prophecy from a Romany woman fortune-teller during a walk. They wear wide hooped petticoats
Young man in coat with oval buttons, era of Marie AntoinetteYoung man in coat with oval buttons, striped waistcoat and hose, era of Marie Antoinette. Copperplate etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot from Costumes et coiffures du XVIIIe siecle
Fashionable woman with tricorn hat, era of Marie AntoinetteFashionable woman with tricorn hat, redingote over petticoat, era of Marie Antoinette. Copperplate etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot from Costumes et coiffures du XVIIIe siecle
Elegant man in striped coat, era of Marie AntoinetteElegant man in blue striped coat over black waistcoat and breeches, carrying a cane and hat. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by A
Woman in silk jacket and dress, era of Marie AntoinetteWoman in pouf hairstyle, bonnet trimmed with foliage, yellow silk jacket and matching long skirt both trimmed with black silk ruffles. Handcolored engraving by E
Dining in a medieval baronial roomEnglish tourists dining in a medieval baronial room in Scotland. Man in suit of armour holding a large urn in front of a stained glass window
English tourists and Scot in tartan jacket sailing on Loch Leven in the Scottish highlands. View of Loch Leven Castle in the background
English tourists meeting a clan chieftain on the IsleEnglish tourist in a tartan kilt meeting a clan chieftain outside a medieval castle on the Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland. Doctor Prosody visits a chieftain of the Isle of Mull
Butterfly brooches mounted in diamonds designed by Morgan. Papillons naturels montes en diamants par Morgan. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)
Woman in luxurious evening gown of tulle and satin, 1913Woman in luxurious evening gown of tulle and satin, green velvet sash with pearl tassel. Grande robe du soir en tulle et satin, echarpe de velours at glands de perles
Woman in white crepon dress with taffeta jacket and hatWoman in white crepon dress with yellow taffeta jacket and hat. Robe de crepon blanc, casaque de taffetas soufre, bonnet de taffetas pekine
Woman in short-sleeved top and white skirt, 1913Woman in short-sleeved top with embroidered trim and white skirt and stole holding two birds aloft. Robe d interieur. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)
Woman in silk cashmere dress and velvet jacket with doWoman in dress of silk cashmere and jacket of wool velvet lined with yellow satin. Pet dog with collar. Robe de cachemire de soie brode au passe
Fancy dress costumes by Longhi, 1913Fancy dress costumes by Longhi. Woman in damask dress trimmed with white, cape of black taffeta and lace. Travestissements d apres Longhi
Woman in embroidered chiffon dress and open jacket trimmed with skunk fur, child in coral pink smock with swan trim. Robe de mousseline de soie brodee et soutachee a jacquette ouverte bordee de
Porcelain vases, jardiniere, ashtray, figures, etcPorcelain vases, jardiniere, ashtray, figures from Geo Rouards shop A la Paix, 30 avenue d Opera. Modeles de Geo Rouard A la Paix
Girl in blue velvet jacket trimmed with skunk, with white suede gaiters. Manteau de fillette en velours bleu garni de skungs, guetres de suede blanc
Woman in lilac dress looking at herself in a mirrorWoman in lilac muslin silk dress with black velvet vest looking at herself in a mirror. Deshabille de mousseline de soie glycine drape et borde de fourrure, petite casaque de velours noir frappe
Woman in dress and long jacket of blue wool velvet decorated with checkerboard velvet. Robe en velours de laine bleu avec longue jaquette de meme etoffe double et garnie de velours a petit damier
Woman holding a shotgun in a tweed hunting outfit, 1912Woman holding a shotgun in a hunting outfit of Scottish wool, gloves, gaiters and shoes. Costume de chasse en laine d Ecosse
Woman in taffeta dress with striped silk apron, holding a Chinese umbrella. Robe de taffetas et voile de soie raye. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)
Woman in burgundy satin skirt and black satin jacketWoman in burgundy satin skirt, black satin jacket tied with blue velvet bows. Jupe de satin bordeaux, casaque de satin noir, noeuds de velours bleu
Woman in fine wool suit with striped pekin-silkWoman in fine wool green suit with striped pekin-silk taffeta tunic. Veste de drap fin sur jupe de meme a tunique de taffetas pekine
Woman in dress of duvetyn and jacket bordered in fox furWoman in duvetyn dress and jacket bordered in fox fur. Robe de duvetyn amadou, paletot borde de renard. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by H
Little girl in yellow dress as an imp or fairy. Un lutin. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Marie-Madeleine Franc-Nohain from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des
Woman in walking outfit of fur-trimmed jacket, tunic and long skirt, with fur muff with diagonal stripe. Toilette de promenade. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by H
Woman in velvet waistcoat with Kolinski fur trim, 1913Woman in waistcoat of embroidered velvet with Kolinski (Siberian weasel) fur trim. She is putting on lipstick while looking in a compact mirror. Veste de velours broche, borde de Kobinskey
Woman with shotgun in hunting outfit of green and tartan serge. Costume de chasse serge verte et ecossaise. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)
Woman in country outfit of crepe-de-chine jacket and floral skirt. Robe de campagne, jaquette pilssee en crepe de chine eveque, jupe en crepe de chine a fleurs