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Natives of Hawaii (Sandwich Islands)Kalaimanokahoowaha or Kanaina, chief with helmet and cloak made of feathers, and Poeta, his wife, in a feather lei necklace and beads in her hair
Ancient Roman jewelryChain necklace, ring, earrings and pins from a head found in a sarcophagus outside the Porta San Lorenzo. Copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga after an illustration by Lorenzo Rocceggiani from his
Hindering Choice. Three women in frilled dresses flirt with a waiter in a long apron at a cafe. Women no longer drink wine because of their delicate nerves, but they quaff kirsch
Skeleton of Death adorning a Countess with a necklace of bones even as she is preoccupied with a new gown from her maid. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of
Isabelle de Bavaria, wife of King Charles VI. In her wedding dress, aged 14, 1385. She wears a tall headdress with diadem, royal mantle over a sur cotte dress all decorated with gold
Charlotte de Montmorenci, wife to Henri de Bourbon, Prince of Conde, 1594-1650. She wears her hair tied up with ribbons, an upright lace collar, pearl necklaces, dress with embroidered corset
Laure de Noves, la Belle Laure, muse of FrancescoLaure de Noves, la Belle Laure, Laure de Sade, wife of Count Hugues de Sade, and muse of Francesco Petrarch, 1308-1348. She wears a shell hat called a coquille or cale
Marion de Lorme, lover of the poet Desbarreaux, 1613-1650Marion de Lorme, salon hostess, courtesan, lover of the poet Des Barreaux and Cardinal Richelieu, 1613-1650. She wears her hair loose in ringlets, a pearl necklace
Gabrielle d Estrees, mistress of King HenryGabrielle d Estrees, Marchioness of Monceaux, mistress of King Henry IV of France, 1571-1599. She wears her blonde hair tied in a pearl lattice, three-tier lace ruff collar
Margaret of Valois, first wife of King Henry IV, 1552-1615Margaret of Valois, Marguerite de France, daughter of King Henry II, first wife of King Henry IV, 1552-1615. Portrait from 1572 showing her in high upright lace collar
Elisabeth of Valois, daughter of King HenryElisabeth of Valois, wife of King Philip II of Spain, daughter of King Henry II of France, 1545-1568. She wears a jeweled cap, lace ruff collar, and rich
Maid of honour to Mary Tudor, 1496-1533Maid of honour to Mary Tudor, daughter of Henry VII of England, queen to King Louis XII of France, 1496-1533. She wears a gable hood chaperon headdress with hanging tail
Woman of the court of King Francis I, 1515-1547. She wears a chaperon headdress, a red velvet surtout decorated with gold stripes, puff sleeves, and a gold-striped petticoat
Agnes Sorel, mistress of King Charles VIIAgnes Sorel, Dame de beaute, mistress of King Charles VII of France, 1409-1450. She wears a tall brocade bonnet with long veil, necklace and velvet dress with fur trim, crakows or poulaines
Lady in waiting to Isabelle of Bavaria, wife of King Charles VI, 1389. She wears a tall conical bonnet with long veil, necklace, and gold dress with high waist and ermine hem, crakows or poulaines
Ermengarde, Princess Plantagenet, 1082-1147Ermengarde, Princess Plantagenet, daughter of Fulk IV, le Rechin, and the witch countess Hildegarde of Beaugency, 1082-1147
Costume of a noble woman from a colour pen drawing, 1574Costume of a noble woman from a colour pen drawing by a German master with monogram DM, 1574. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes
Hawaiian chief and wife, and masked warriors in a canoeKalaimanokahoowaha or Kanaina, Hawaiian chief with helmet and cloak made of feathers, and Poeta, his wife, in a feather lei necklace and beads in her hair
Marquesas Islanders: woman in turban, and chief of Tahuata Island (Santa Christina) in headdress. Feather headdress 1, fringed necklace 2, 4, fan 3, and war mace 5
Ancient Greek women at their toilet: washing hair in a font, trying on clothes, arranging hair, admiring a necklace, etc, Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso after a painting by Pelagio
Portrait of the Chinese-Tartar Emperor Qianlong, and a literary mandarin of his court. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient
Native Americans of Carolina in capes, shawls and skirts, men with bows and arrows, women with necklaces and tattoos in summer dress
Ornaments of the Native Americans of Virginia (Powhatan) worn in a dance: belts 1, 2, 3, girdle of Thevetia ahouai kernels 4, bead necklaces 5, 6, 7, feather headdresses 8, 9, apron 10 and shirt 11
Tools and utensils of the Botocudo people, Brazil. Kindle stick 2, bag 3, codpiece 4, necklace 5, knife 6, bone dagger to pierce coconuts 7, wooden water container 8
Arms and utensils of the extinct Puri and Coroados, BrazilArms and utensils of the extinct Puri and Coroados people, of Paraiba, Brazil, including bow, arrow, necklace and bag made of vines and branches
Khoikhoi woman of AngolaKhoikhoi (Hottentot) woman of Angola in fur cape and hat with bow, necklace, and beaded apron. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Roberto Freschi from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient
Man and woman of the Garrow people, Indo-ChineseMan and woman of the Garrow people in bandana, hoop earrings and necklaces. Indo-Chinese tribe from east of the Brahmaputra River, Indo-China
Old Indian Scout, known as Original TexasOld Indian Scout, aged 73, known as Original Texas, possibly a Wild West Show performer. Date: circa 1910
Pedro, a Navajo Indian from North Arizona, USAPedro, a Navajo Indian living on a reservation in North Arizona, USA. Date: circa 1920
Navajo Indian, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USANavajo Indian, Tom of Ganado, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. He was the husband of Elle, the tribes most famous weaver. Date: circa 1920
Mrs Newhouse of New York, an American in London. 1902
Maharaja Bhowsingii of Bhavnagar (Bhavsinhji II, 1875-1919). 1899
Dress in Tootal taffeta. 1936
Mae West, American actress and singer. Date: 1934
Raquel Torres, Mexican-born actress. Date: 1934
Fruit Box Label, Victoria Brand California Oranges. 19th century
Music cover, Ruby by P BucalossiMusic cover, Ruby, a Waltz by P Bucalossi
Tatler cover - Queen MaryFront cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of Queen Mary taken by command just before Their Majesties First Court of the season on May 30 1923
Lady Irene Cubitt, sportswoman (keen hunter and racegoer), wife of Hon Archibald Cubitt. Date: 1930
Viscountess Weymouth listening to music -- A Camerhapsody to Classic Jazz (Gershwins Rhapsody in Blue) -- part of an exhibition at 28 Old Burlington Street, London. Date: 1930
Lady Amy Agar photographed at the time of her engagement to the Hon. Michael Biddulph, 3rd Baron Biddulph. She was the sixth of seven daughters of the Earl and Countess of Normanton. Date: 1925
Eleanor Souray, English actressEleanor Souray (1880-1931), English actress known for her roles in Edwardian musical comedies, pantomime and light opera, later Eleanor Byng, Viscountess Torrington. Date: circa 1900s
Pandora and her box by SogataA stylised idea of Pandora opening her box, and in this case finding many jewels. 1930
Cover of The Sketch featuring model wearing Cartier jewelsVibrant front cover of The Sketch with a model wearing Cartier Jewellery (New Bond Street, W1). The butter-yellow evening dress is by Frank Usher and made of layers of tulle
Tatler front cover with model wearing Cartier necklaceTatler front cover with model wearing diamond and sapphire Cartier necklace, priced at 13, 430 (in 1962) Date: 1962
Mrs J. A. Davison by Madame YevondeMrs J. A. Davison, wife of Captain J. A. Davison M.C. the Rifle Brigade and the second daughter of the Hon. Sir Gervase and Lady Beckett. Date: 1926
Hon Nancy Freeman-Mitford, novelist daughter of Lord Redesdale, at the time of her engagement to Hon Peter Rennell Rodd, second son of Lord Rennell. Date: 1933
Young woman at harvest time, Republic of Estonia, carrying a rake and sickle. Date: 1922