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Spring suit, 1956A sleeveless square necked slim dress with a boxy jacket made from the finest mens grey and white pinpoint suiting. Worn with a red calf belt, the outfit costs 40 guineas from Harrods
A Mexican sentry on horseback
Christmassy Ski OutfitA Christmassy young woman dressed in a Santa Clause style skiing outfit. Behind her a fellow skier is pulled up the slopes behind a horse
Suzanne Lenglens Tennis Outfits for SelfridgesA page depicting the outfits designed and modelled by Suzanne Lenglen for Selfridges, shown exclusively in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News
Reclining Japanese girl readingA reclining Japanese geisha beauty reads from a text
Samsun - Laz gangPredictably the Black Sea man, or the " Laz" as he is called with a mixture of affection and sneer, has become a stock figure of the Turkish social typology
Woman from Albania near ScutariWoman from the Mountain region of Albania near Scutari in traditional costume
Morocco - Dressing a Moroccan Moorish BrideDressing a Moroccan Moorish Bride in traditional costume in preparation for her wedding
A Malay Bride in South Africa in all her finery for the Big Day. A lot of immigrants fro South East Asia and India came to South Africa at the end of the 19th century
Dressmakers Shop. Two young girls, look through the window of a Dressmakers Shop, admiring a robe - avaiable at a sale price !
Two Zulu WomenAbsolutely fabulous postcard depicting two Zulu Women, wearing traditional multi-coloured bead and animal hide tabards, their hair shaped up into thin conical forms and wearing bright necklaces
A Young Jew from Tashkent, UzbekistanA reflective Young Jewish boy wearing a fine robe from Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Bat Girl by A. PenotIllustration by A.Penot of a girl dressed in a transparent bat outfit
Prince George Donatus of HesseGeorge Donatus of Hesse (1906-1937), son of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse and his second wife, Eleonore. George is wearing a Cossack style outfit
Beafeater on book serialisation posterThe stern and unmisstakeable profile of a Beefeater Guard from the Tower of London used as the main illustration on a poster advertsing the serialisation of the book Ghosts of London by H V Morton in
Tilly Losch - Moroccan DancerThe actress Tilly Losch in the outfit of a Moroccan dancer - from The Garden of Allah
Bosnia & Herzegovina - Muslim leading his horseBosnia & Herzegovina - A Bosnian Muslim (in traditional costume)leading his horse
Girls in bathing attireTwo girls in different styles of bathing attire have inspired the writer of this postcards ode to bathing beauties: Betwixt these two maidens, I m put to a test, I cannot determine
Bosnia & Herzegovina - Traditional Dress (1 of 3) - A notable Herzegovinan Gentleman with a remarkably long pipe, seated on a finely turned wooden chair
The Show Boat. By Jorgen MyllerStylised illustration by Jorgen Myller showing a couple punting on a river. The male characters outfit is an exaggerated version of what typical upper class men, particularly students
Children have fun dressing upThree children (two girls and a boy) dressed up as a fairy queen, a red indian and a nurse. Ink drawing with watercolour washes by Malcolm Greensmith
Young boy and his dog play pirates
French Theatre / MatthieuMatthieu ( creancier ) A character from L Eugene by Jodelle
Sailor Girl with PramA girl in a nautically inspired costume of sailor blouse, box pleated skirt & broad brimmed straw hat prepares to take her dolly for a ride in a pram
C. 1895 Seaside OutfitA young woman, wearing a blouse with mutton-sleeves, a wing-collar & bow-tie, a skirt decorated with 7 contrasting bands & a straw boater-style hat, seen at Brighton beach
French Childrens WearFrench children (with their mothers) in styles ranging from the traditional French childs schoolwear to an amazing boys outfit with shorts, long socks and cap
Jeanne Lanvin / OutfitFront cover design by Lanvin showing a remuskah dress in purple with balloon sleeves, double breasted bodice, belted waist and contrasting hat, gloves and bag
Huntley and PalmerAdvert for Huntley and Palmers showing a young woman skating on a picturesque frozen river or lake, wearing a festive, red skating outfit
Ladies fashions for September 1923A black and white faconne made the skirt of this outfit a stylish contrast to the navy cloth coat. The coat was finished with a trim of silver braid and fur
Edwardian CostumeAn Edwardian upper class husband and wife on the steps of their mansion. She wears a full-length mauve outfit, with wide brim hat and fur stole, he wears a hat and overcoat
The Tango trouser, 1913Trousers especially designed for dancing the Tango. The outfit was made up of a skirt slit to the thigh, worn over a pair of Turkish trousers held at the ankle by a band of crystal beads
Ladies day suit, 1926A suit featuring a long jacket made of Gabardine and Crepe de Chine. The outfit was accessorised with matching corsage and handkerchief and a sliver fox stole
Tatler fashions for February 1930, by Gordon ConwayA fashion design by Gordon Conway, taken from a series of monthly supplements drawn by the artist. This illustration shows an outfit of brown and yellow crepe marocain
Coster King by William BarribalA coster complete with traditional pearly king outfit
Stiebel / Coat and HatA fashion design by Victor Stiebel (1907-76) featuring a matching outfit of beige coat, dress & jaunty hat, trimmed with black & white polka dots
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
Young Boy and Two DogsA little boy in a rather flamboyant outfit and tricorn hat, hugs his two pet dogs as he poses for a portrait in his back yard
Lady Skier & Horse 1929An elegant skier, in a red outfit, is towed by a horse
Egyptian Influence 1920SA outfit showing the influence & interest in ancient civilisations as a source for design. The fabric prints are possibly oriental, Egyptian or near eastern cuneiform script
Wurlitzer Violin OutfitCremona violin outfit from the Wurlitzer range
Wurlitzer DrumsTrap drum outfit from the Wurlitzer catalogue. You get not only drums but Cow Bell, Tambourine, Cymbals and Whistle !
Brunette in BoatDimple-cheeked brunette model wearing a red & black outfit of strapless, terry towelling sun-top & shorts (or bathing costume) sips orangeade as she sits in a rowing boat
Spanish Style OutfitOutfit with a Spanish influence: white deep, lace- edged flounce, black, strapless sun-top & white peep-toe court shoes. She wears a flower in her hair
Royal Coachman (German)A Coachman of the German Royal Family displaying a fine outfit and fine facial hair !
Helen Parrish BowlingActress, Helen Parrish, releases the bowling bowl. She wears a bowling outfit of matching shirt and trousers and a pair of bowling shoes
Cycling Costume 1895A young woman wearing a bicycle suit the new rational cycling oufit with jacket and knee-length bloomers, is mocked by her friend
Exotic Bridal CostumeBlack woollen suit: cut-away coat, short waistcoat with stand collar, breeches with falls, knitted stockings, pumps, top hat & pink lining, white cravat & shirt ruffles
Lacing up Corset / SagerA lady in her boudoir laces up her corset while chatting to a female friend. Her maid holds the rest of her outfit which includes an enormous hat