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Living Room, Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, LondonLiving Room of 221B Baker Street, part of a Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London, reconstructed by Michael Weight. Details included are Holmess pipe and his violin. Date: 1951
The Old Court / Old BaileyThe Old Bailey: The Old Court. Date: circa 1900
Advert for J. Roussel underwear 1949A blonde bombshell model wears a rather elaborate creation. Date: 1949
Nankeen Trousers 1818Pink striped waistcoat, blue tight fitting double-breasted coat with hip pocket, velvet collar, narrow tails & padded shoulders & top hat, nankeen trousers & black pumps
Man & Woman Costume 1806Man: top hat, top boots, drab coat with sleeves padded & gathered at the shoulder, breeches. Woman: close bonnet, blue pelisse, short cape, vandyked falling collar
The Rolls Rapide Twin Tub washing machine - look what you get! A bargain at 39 guineas! Date: 1961
Inuit or Eskimo bride on her wedding day. 1908
Comic postcard, Woman in her underwear - built-up areas Date: 20th century
Early 20th century oak ship's dining chair topsMARITIME: Early 20th century oak ship's revolving dining chair tops of unknown provenance
King Rudolph II, 1552-1612, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, Archduke of Austria. In lace ruff, plate armour decorated with gold, slashed padded hose and chainmail socks
Costume of the late 15th century, from a scene of murderCostume of the late 15th century from a scene of murder: men in skrimp doublets, padded shoulders, tight sleeves, hats with a single feather and high boots
Princess Mary, Prince Edward and Prince AlbertDate: 1902
Advert for for Maple & Co chairs 1900Large selection of wooden chairs available from Maple & Co, in Tottenham Court Road, London. 1900
Two British soldiers, WW1Two British soldiers during the First World War, one equipped for normal conditions on the Western Front, the other for winter snow. Date: 1914-1918
Padded cell, Wakefield Prison, West YorkshireA padded cell at Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire, used to hold mentally disturbed or violent prisoners. Some kind of calendar is scratched on the door. The inmate sits, head in hands
Jane Seymour, third wife of King Henry VIIIJane Seymour (1509-1537), third wife of King Henry VIII, mother of King Edward VI. 16th century
Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Smoking a chillim pipe. In Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, a hookah is called chillim. Date: 1905
Uzbekistan - Samarkand - Smoking a Chillum PipeUzbekistan - Samarkand - Local men sharing a smoke of a Chillum Pipe. Date: circa 1905
English Costume 1400Man: buskins, doublet with sleeve apertures, pouch & dagger, brimless hat. Women: cote-hardie, ermine trimmed sideless surcoat, houppelande Headdresses: horned, padded V Date: 1400
Red Cross canteen, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, WW2Red Cross canteen at Milwaukee Station (part of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railway), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Advert for J. Roussel lingerie 1939Personally for you. A belt by J. Roussel gives you the feeling of slimness and freedom
Advert for Maiden Form bra with uplift 1936For lovely rounded uplift support. Inter-lude
Advert for J. Roussel underwear 1948A blonde bombshell model wearing the Roussel suspender belt garment, with bullet padding bra. 1948
China - A Manchurian Girl in Traditional attire - Manchuria was occupied by the Japanese for most of the early part of the 20th century. Date: circa 1903
Incubators, at the Maternity Hospital, Port Royal, ParisA sketch of Mr Tarniers incubators for babies. The incubator is made of a wooden box with padded sides, for insulation
A Four-man British Shooting Party - note the specialist jackets worn by the two gentleman at the front, both with padded shoulder protection to prevent injury from the rifle recoil. Date: 1930s
RFC crewman at camp, Northern France, WW1RFC crewman (Harold Auerbach) standing outside a hut at camp in Northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1918
Throne Room, Government House, Calcutta, IndiaThrone Room, Government House, Calcutta (Kolkata), India. Date: circa 1900
Kittens by Edward S. Annison. A pretty young woman seated on a wide padded stool plays with a little fluffy black kitten. Set within a border of kitten studies. Date: 1912
French furnishing -- corner seating. circa 1850s
French furnishing -- two sofas, the blue one back-to-back for the middle of a large room. 19th century
Christmas card in the shape of a boxing glove (open), with a turkey and a pudding having a fight. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
Chinese Toddlers - one of whom is rather upsetChinese Toddlers - one bawling his/her eyes out at some frightful injustice (or having just been poked in arm/eye/back by another 2-year-old...). Date: circa 1910s
Matching Dress & JacketSimple yet elegant dress with large motif at the neck line created using braid embroidery is worn with a white jacket with matching motifs, roll collar & padded shoulders. Date: 1930s
Epaulette Dress 1930SAn elegant red dress with skirt panels, self-coloured belt, cross-over collar, tightly buttoned cuffs & gold epaulettes of passementerie & braid. Jean Desses, Paris. Date: 1930s
Coat with Chain MotifA stylish, 3/4 length coat with wrap-over front, large revers, self-coloured belt & padded applique chain motif running down the bodice. Worn with a brimless hat. Date: 1930s
Court Dress C16ThMan: trunk hose with panes & padded with bombast, doublet, cod-piece, cloak, flat cap & feather, cut-fingered pumps. Woman: sleeves with deep fur cuffs, Spanish farthingale. Date: mid 16th century
French Court Dress C16ThMan: trunk hose with panes & padded with bombast, doublet, cod-piece, cloak, flat cap & feather, ermine lined gown. Woman: bodice & skirt fastens down the front with bows. Date: mid 16th century
Costume / Brass of C15ThMonumental brass in Digswell Church, Hertfordshire: wide, padded headdress with veil, houppelande with turned down collar, long funnel sleeves, kirtle sleeves visible. Date: early 15th century
London Ladies of C. 1560Mid century English costume: richly embroidered dresses & gowns with short, padded sleeves which allow the under- sleeve to be seen, plus ruffs & matching cuffs. Date: circa 1560
Englishman 1530He wears an embroidered shirt beneath layers of clothing notable for the padded shoulders and puff sleeves contrasting with the simple hose covering his legs Date: circa 1530
Louise De LafayetteLOUISE MOTTIER DE LAFAYETTE French beauty, wit and nun Date: 1609? - 1665
Mesmers PatientsMesmers patients in padded Salle des Crises Date: circa 1780
Boating scene with robin on a Christmas cardBoating scene with robin and flowers on a Christmas card. circa 1890s
Flowers and verse on a romantic greetings card -- Forget-Me-Not. Date: circa 1890s
Garden scene with flowers on a greetings cardGarden scene with flowers, water spouts and a statue in a niche on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s
Flowers and butterfly on a greetings cardFlowers and a butterfly on a greetings card with pink and gold decorative surround. Date: circa 1890s
Girl in red cloak on a Christmas and New Year cardGirl in a red cloak, carrying a basket and jug and looking up at a robin on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s
Fruit and flowers on a Christmas cardFruit, leaves and flowers on a Christmas card, with a red tassel. Date: circa 1890s
Flowers and verse on a birthday card with white and gold ornate edging. Date: circa 1890s
Flowers with ornate edging on a Christmas cardFlowers with ornate edging in blue, white and gold on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
Bunch of flowers on a greetings card with white and gold ornate surround. Date: circa 1890s
Romantic couple on a greetings card -- the man is arriving by boat as the woman stands watching. Date: circa 1890s
Bird and cottage on a Christmas and New Year cardBird singing in front of a cottage on a Christmas and New Year card, surrounded by white and gold decoration. Date: circa 1890s
Boy with robin on a Christmas cardBoy in a sailor suit with a robin perched on his finger on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
Victorian style domestic interior with large fireplaceA Victorian style domestic interior with a large fireplace, and different items of furniture everywhere you look
Anchor Bar, Portobello Hotel, Walton, EssexThe Anchor Bar at the Portobello Hotel, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. 1967
Metropolitan police officer and dog with shopkeeperA Metropolitan police officer with his Alsatian dog chats with a shopkeeper in front of his shop. late 20th century
Madagascar - St Mary Island - Lady in finest clothesA Madagascan lady in her Sunday best bonnet - St. Mary Island, Madagascar. Date: 1913
American Football Team Photo - possibly a British-based team as they appear to be playing on a football (soccer!) pitch. Date: 1910
French customs sign, Western Front, WW1A French customs sign (possibly a joke) at the side of the road on the Western Front during the First World War. With an empty open-topped car at the side. Date: 1914-1918
American Football - Columbia University versus Cornell - New York, USA
Todder blowing bubblesA young toddler sat atop a padded stool playing with a large bubble, that he has blown through a pipe Date: circa 1906
Advert for Gossard underwear 1948
Bonang Players - BaliThe Bonang is a musical instrument used in the Javanese gamelan (percussion orchestra)
Drawing room of a country house, South WalesThe typically Victorian drawing room of a country house, somewhere in South Wales. There are two large sash windows with a mirror in between, reflecting a ceiling rose
Metropolitan Police Animal CatcherOfficer of the Metropolitan Police Dog Handling Unit, wearing protective clothing worn to prevent injury when capturing dangerous animals
Eating lunch in ChinaA lovely photograph of three Chinese workers (of very different ages) having their rice for lunch. The padded clothing attests to either the season or the type of labout they were occupied in
Middle-aged Victorian womanA middle-aged Victorian woman poses in the photographers studio, leaning on the back of a chair, on the seat of which a small dog is sitting
Uyghur Children - close to KashgarTwo young Uyghur Children, close to Kashgar in Xinjiang, South West China
Bentall 16 / 20 TourerThe magnificent luxury of a Bentall 16/20 Tourer
House of Lords cleanersTwo cleaners in the House of Lords, vacuuming and polishing in preparation for the State Opening of Parliament in a few days time
A Uyghur man smoking an elaborate pipe. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts
Turkic ManA man from far Northern India or Southern China, displaying the highly Turkic facial morphology of the peoples of this region. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts
A Young Jew from Tashkent, UzbekistanA reflective Young Jewish boy wearing a fine robe from Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Walking Dress 1822White dress with highly ornate & padded over-sleeves, cuffs, hem & bodice & with a natural waistline, also a lace collar, gold belt, parasol & gauze hat trimmed with camelias
Training Dog to AttackA police dog is trained to attack an intruder - well padded-up for the purpose !
Otter & Chinchilla FurA full-lengthcoat in luxurious sea otter fur with cuffs & a padded all-round collar in chinchilla
Walking Dress 1818Blue pelisse with military style Brandenbourg trim. The decorative cuffs & epaulettes have small, padded oval shaped detailing. Worn with a blue hat & red reticule
Discussing US FootballAmerican version of a Chester or Chesterfield overcoat. This is a restrained model with fly-front & without a velvet collar. Worn with trousers with turn-ups & half-boots
Trouser Suit 1939Madeleine de Rauch design: masculine cut trouser suit in striped linen with broad padded shoulders, deep revers & wide leg trousers with turn- ups (cuffs) & loafer shoes
Charles Ix / King FranceCHARLES IX, KING OF FRANCE wears a cap ornamented with jewels & feathers, a small ruff, embroidered cape, doublet with slashed sleeves, jerkin & slashed & bombasted trunk hose
C17th NoblewomenFrench noblewomen: lace falling collar & collars that mark the transition between that & the ruff; padded sleeves, double-skirts tabbed bodices
Family travelling at night on a French trainA family travelling at night in their compartment of a French railway train