Padding Collection

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

Comic postcard, Protection for rollerskating Date: early 20th century

SMOOTH IRONING TIPS
A tip for those who iron clothes - padding your ironing board with old newspapers helps to keep the ironing cloth smooth. Date: 1940s

Advert for J. Roussel lingerie 1939
Personally for you. A belt by J. Roussel gives you the feeling of slimness and freedom. The Roussel method of expert individul consideration given to each figure control problem

Advert for Maiden Form bra with uplift 1936
For lovely rounded uplift support. Inter-lude. To accomplish a lovely classic roundness of contour, Maiden Form creates Inter-lude brassieres which - by semi-circular stitching - give firm uplift

Prince of Wales tiger shooting 1876
Prince of Wales, (later Edward VII) on a shooting expedition in the Terai, padding a tiger. Date: 1876

East Africans in Burma
EAST AFRICANS IN BURMA. Photograph of the interior of a Dakota showing some cases with 48-sets ready packed, with heavy padding at the bottom of the cases and the chutes attached, 1944-1945

Royal Costume 1566
Man: jewel-encrusted trunk hose with panes & bombast padding, doublet & cloak. Woman: tight bodice, large under-sleeves, deep fur cuffs, ornate petticoat. Date: 1566

Girls padding in the sea
Aren t we brave. Five girls in red bathing costumes going for a paddle in the sea. Date: C.1905

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

Christmas Postcard - Jolly Sweep delivering a letter
Christmas Postcard - Jolly Sweep delivering good wishes. Traditionally chimney sweeps used to go door to door wishing (and hopefully bringing) folk good luck

Girl enjoying herself in paddling pool

Sailors repairing a boat on a ship, WW1
Men of the British Royal Navy undertaking repairs on a boat on board a ship during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Advert for Gossard underwear 1948

The New Safety Street for learners / W H Robinson
Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Russian coachman
A Russian coachman, with a large amount of padding under his coat to keep him warm, taking part in the International Horse Show, Olympia, London

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