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Background imagePadded Collection: Living Room, Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London

Living Room, Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London
Living 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

Background imagePadded Collection: The Old Court / Old Bailey

The Old Court / Old Bailey
The Old Bailey: The Old Court. Date: circa 1900

Background imagePadded Collection: Advert for J. Roussel underwear 1949

Advert for J. Roussel underwear 1949
A blonde bombshell model wears a rather elaborate creation. Date: 1949

Background imagePadded Collection: Nankeen Trousers 1818

Nankeen Trousers 1818
Pink striped waistcoat, blue tight fitting double-breasted coat with hip pocket, velvet collar, narrow tails & padded shoulders & top hat, nankeen trousers & black pumps

Background imagePadded Collection: Man & Woman Costume 1806

Man & Woman Costume 1806
Man: top hat, top boots, drab coat with sleeves padded & gathered at the shoulder, breeches. Woman: close bonnet, blue pelisse, short cape, vandyked falling collar

Background imagePadded Collection: The Rolls Rapide Twin Tub washing machine - look what you get! A bargain at 39 guineas

The Rolls Rapide Twin Tub washing machine - look what you get! A bargain at 39 guineas! Date: 1961

Background imagePadded Collection: Inuit or Eskimo bride on her wedding day

Inuit or Eskimo bride on her wedding day. 1908

Background imagePadded Collection: Comic postcard, Woman in her underwear - built-up areas Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman in her underwear - built-up areas Date: 20th century

Background imagePadded Collection: Early 20th century oak ship's dining chair tops

Early 20th century oak ship's dining chair tops
MARITIME: Early 20th century oak ship's revolving dining chair tops of unknown provenance

Background imagePadded Collection: King Rudolph II, 1552-1612, Holy Roman Emperor

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

Background imagePadded Collection: Costume of the late 15th century, from a scene of murder

Costume of the late 15th century, from a scene of murder
Costume 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

Background imagePadded Collection: Princess Mary, Prince Edward and Prince Albert

Princess Mary, Prince Edward and Prince Albert
Date: 1902

Background imagePadded Collection: Advert for for Maple & Co chairs 1900

Advert for for Maple & Co chairs 1900
Large selection of wooden chairs available from Maple & Co, in Tottenham Court Road, London. 1900

Background imagePadded Collection: Two British soldiers, WW1

Two British soldiers, WW1
Two British soldiers during the First World War, one equipped for normal conditions on the Western Front, the other for winter snow. Date: 1914-1918

Background imagePadded Collection: Padded cell, Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire

Padded cell, Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire
A 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

Background imagePadded Collection: Jane Seymour, third wife of King Henry VIII

Jane Seymour, third wife of King Henry VIII
Jane Seymour (1509-1537), third wife of King Henry VIII, mother of King Edward VI. 16th century

Background imagePadded Collection: Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Smoking a chillim pipe

Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Smoking a chillim pipe. In Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, a hookah is called chillim. Date: 1905

Background imagePadded Collection: Uzbekistan - Samarkand - Smoking a Chillum Pipe

Uzbekistan - Samarkand - Smoking a Chillum Pipe
Uzbekistan - Samarkand - Local men sharing a smoke of a Chillum Pipe. Date: circa 1905

Background imagePadded Collection: English Costume 1400

English Costume 1400
Man: buskins, doublet with sleeve apertures, pouch & dagger, brimless hat. Women: cote-hardie, ermine trimmed sideless surcoat, houppelande Headdresses: horned, padded V Date: 1400

Background imagePadded Collection: Red Cross canteen, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, WW2

Red Cross canteen, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, WW2
Red Cross canteen at Milwaukee Station (part of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railway), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Background imagePadded Collection: Advert for J. Roussel lingerie 1939

Advert for J. Roussel lingerie 1939
Personally for you. A belt by J. Roussel gives you the feeling of slimness and freedom

Background imagePadded Collection: Advert for Maiden Form bra with uplift 1936

Advert for Maiden Form bra with uplift 1936
For lovely rounded uplift support. Inter-lude

Background imagePadded Collection: Advert for J. Roussel underwear 1948

Advert for J. Roussel underwear 1948
A blonde bombshell model wearing the Roussel suspender belt garment, with bullet padding bra. 1948

Background imagePadded Collection: China - A Manchurian Girl in Traditional attire

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

Background imagePadded Collection: Incubators, at the Maternity Hospital, Port Royal, Paris

Incubators, at the Maternity Hospital, Port Royal, Paris
A sketch of Mr Tarniers incubators for babies. The incubator is made of a wooden box with padded sides, for insulation

Background imagePadded Collection: A Four-man British Shooting Party

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

Background imagePadded Collection: RFC crewman at camp, Northern France, WW1

RFC crewman at camp, Northern France, WW1
RFC crewman (Harold Auerbach) standing outside a hut at camp in Northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1918

Background imagePadded Collection: Throne Room, Government House, Calcutta, India

Throne Room, Government House, Calcutta, India
Throne Room, Government House, Calcutta (Kolkata), India. Date: circa 1900

Background imagePadded Collection: Kittens by Edward S. Annison

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

Background imagePadded Collection: French furnishing -- corner seating

French furnishing -- corner seating. circa 1850s

Background imagePadded Collection: French furnishing -- two sofas

French furnishing -- two sofas, the blue one back-to-back for the middle of a large room. 19th century

Background imagePadded Collection: Christmas card in the shape of a boxing glove

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

Background imagePadded Collection: Chinese Toddlers - one of whom is rather upset

Chinese Toddlers - one of whom is rather upset
Chinese 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

Background imagePadded Collection: Matching Dress & Jacket

Matching Dress & Jacket
Simple 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

Background imagePadded Collection: Epaulette Dress 1930S

Epaulette Dress 1930S
An 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

Background imagePadded Collection: Coat with Chain Motif

Coat with Chain Motif
A 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

Background imagePadded Collection: Court Dress C16Th

Court Dress C16Th
Man: 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

Background imagePadded Collection: French Court Dress C16Th

French Court Dress C16Th
Man: 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

Background imagePadded Collection: Costume / Brass of C15Th

Costume / Brass of C15Th
Monumental 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

Background imagePadded Collection: London Ladies of C. 1560

London Ladies of C. 1560
Mid 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

Background imagePadded Collection: Englishman 1530

Englishman 1530
He 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

Background imagePadded Collection: Louise De Lafayette

Louise De Lafayette
LOUISE MOTTIER DE LAFAYETTE French beauty, wit and nun Date: 1609? - 1665

Background imagePadded Collection: Mesmers Patients

Mesmers Patients
Mesmers patients in padded Salle des Crises Date: circa 1780

Background imagePadded Collection: Boating scene with robin on a Christmas card

Boating scene with robin on a Christmas card
Boating scene with robin and flowers on a Christmas card. circa 1890s

Background imagePadded Collection: Flowers and verse on a romantic greetings card

Flowers and verse on a romantic greetings card -- Forget-Me-Not. Date: circa 1890s

Background imagePadded Collection: Garden scene with flowers on a greetings card

Garden scene with flowers on a greetings card
Garden scene with flowers, water spouts and a statue in a niche on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imagePadded Collection: Flowers and butterfly on a greetings card

Flowers and butterfly on a greetings card
Flowers and a butterfly on a greetings card with pink and gold decorative surround. Date: circa 1890s

Background imagePadded Collection: Girl in red cloak on a Christmas and New Year card

Girl in red cloak on a Christmas and New Year card
Girl 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

Background imagePadded Collection: Fruit and flowers on a Christmas card

Fruit and flowers on a Christmas card
Fruit, leaves and flowers on a Christmas card, with a red tassel. Date: circa 1890s

Background imagePadded Collection: Flowers and verse on a birthday card

Flowers and verse on a birthday card with white and gold ornate edging. Date: circa 1890s

Background imagePadded Collection: Flowers with ornate edging on a Christmas card

Flowers with ornate edging on a Christmas card
Flowers with ornate edging in blue, white and gold on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imagePadded Collection: Bunch of flowers on a greetings card

Bunch of flowers on a greetings card with white and gold ornate surround. Date: circa 1890s

Background imagePadded Collection: Romantic couple on a greetings card

Romantic couple on a greetings card -- the man is arriving by boat as the woman stands watching. Date: circa 1890s

Background imagePadded Collection: Bird and cottage on a Christmas and New Year card

Bird and cottage on a Christmas and New Year card
Bird singing in front of a cottage on a Christmas and New Year card, surrounded by white and gold decoration. Date: circa 1890s

Background imagePadded Collection: Boy with robin on a Christmas card

Boy with robin on a Christmas card
Boy in a sailor suit with a robin perched on his finger on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imagePadded Collection: Victorian style domestic interior with large fireplace

Victorian style domestic interior with large fireplace
A Victorian style domestic interior with a large fireplace, and different items of furniture everywhere you look

Background imagePadded Collection: Anchor Bar, Portobello Hotel, Walton, Essex

Anchor Bar, Portobello Hotel, Walton, Essex
The Anchor Bar at the Portobello Hotel, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. 1967

Background imagePadded Collection: Metropolitan police officer and dog with shopkeeper

Metropolitan police officer and dog with shopkeeper
A Metropolitan police officer with his Alsatian dog chats with a shopkeeper in front of his shop. late 20th century

Background imagePadded Collection: Madagascar - St Mary Island - Lady in finest clothes

Madagascar - St Mary Island - Lady in finest clothes
A Madagascan lady in her Sunday best bonnet - St. Mary Island, Madagascar. Date: 1913

Background imagePadded Collection: American Football Team Photo

American Football Team Photo - possibly a British-based team as they appear to be playing on a football (soccer!) pitch. Date: 1910

Background imagePadded Collection: French customs sign, Western Front, WW1

French customs sign, Western Front, WW1
A 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

Background imagePadded Collection: American Football - Columbia University versus Cornell

American Football - Columbia University versus Cornell - New York, USA

Background imagePadded Collection: Todder blowing bubbles

Todder blowing bubbles
A young toddler sat atop a padded stool playing with a large bubble, that he has blown through a pipe Date: circa 1906

Background imagePadded Collection: Advert for Gossard underwear 1948

Advert for Gossard underwear 1948

Background imagePadded Collection: Bonang Players - Bali

Bonang Players - Bali
The Bonang is a musical instrument used in the Javanese gamelan (percussion orchestra)

Background imagePadded Collection: Drawing room of a country house, South Wales

Drawing room of a country house, South Wales
The 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

Background imagePadded Collection: Metropolitan Police Animal Catcher

Metropolitan Police Animal Catcher
Officer of the Metropolitan Police Dog Handling Unit, wearing protective clothing worn to prevent injury when capturing dangerous animals

Background imagePadded Collection: Eating lunch in China

Eating lunch in China
A 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

Background imagePadded Collection: Middle-aged Victorian woman

Middle-aged Victorian woman
A 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

Background imagePadded Collection: Uyghur Children - close to Kashgar

Uyghur Children - close to Kashgar
Two young Uyghur Children, close to Kashgar in Xinjiang, South West China

Background imagePadded Collection: Bentall 16 / 20 Tourer

Bentall 16 / 20 Tourer
The magnificent luxury of a Bentall 16/20 Tourer

Background imagePadded Collection: House of Lords cleaners

House of Lords cleaners
Two cleaners in the House of Lords, vacuuming and polishing in preparation for the State Opening of Parliament in a few days time

Background imagePadded Collection: A Uyghur man smoking an elaborate pipe

A Uyghur man smoking an elaborate pipe. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Background imagePadded Collection: Turkic Man

Turkic Man
A 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

Background imagePadded Collection: A Young Jew from Tashkent, Uzbekistan

A Young Jew from Tashkent, Uzbekistan
A reflective Young Jewish boy wearing a fine robe from Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Background imagePadded Collection: Walking Dress 1822

Walking Dress 1822
White 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

Background imagePadded Collection: Training Dog to Attack

Training Dog to Attack
A police dog is trained to attack an intruder - well padded-up for the purpose !

Background imagePadded Collection: Otter & Chinchilla Fur

Otter & Chinchilla Fur
A full-lengthcoat in luxurious sea otter fur with cuffs & a padded all-round collar in chinchilla

Background imagePadded Collection: Walking Dress 1818

Walking Dress 1818
Blue pelisse with military style Brandenbourg trim. The decorative cuffs & epaulettes have small, padded oval shaped detailing. Worn with a blue hat & red reticule

Background imagePadded Collection: Discussing US Football

Discussing US Football
American 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

Background imagePadded Collection: Trouser Suit 1939

Trouser Suit 1939
Madeleine 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

Background imagePadded Collection: Charles Ix / King France

Charles Ix / King France
CHARLES 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

Background imagePadded Collection: C17th Noblewomen

C17th Noblewomen
French noblewomen: lace falling collar & collars that mark the transition between that & the ruff; padded sleeves, double-skirts tabbed bodices

Background imagePadded Collection: Family travelling at night on a French train

Family travelling at night on a French train
A family travelling at night in their compartment of a French railway train



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