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Beauty wearing a kimono with a pattern of waterwheels in waves. Print shows a courtesan, facing left, wearing a waterwheel and waves pattern kimono. Date 1711, printed later
Knitting pattern for a baby 1941A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a knitted dress for a baby. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing
Knitting pattern 1941A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a v-neck cardigan. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing
The Norman West Door at Iffley ChurchThe Norman West Door at the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Iffley, Oxford. Date: circa 1907
The USSR - Country of 189 peoplesPoster promoting The USSR - The Country of 189 peoples 1934
Ferguslie Thread Works of J & P Coats Ltd, Paisley, Scotland Date: circa 1920s
Colour plate, Art Gout Beaute, 1924
Decorative end papers, Art Gout Beaute, 1929Decorative end papers in pink, purple and silver, Art Gout Beaute, 1929. 1929
Fabric design, Art Gout Beaute, 1929Fabric design for a crepe de chine small flowered print in yellow, brown, grey and cream on a black background, Art Gout Beaute, 1929. 1929
Gentleman kissing the hand of a ladyAn beautiful cover design showing a gentleman stooping to kiss the hand of a lady. Both wear impressive wigs, and are surrounded by an intricate patterned border in red, gold and black. 1925
American Dress Pattern Cover for Simplicity. Two smart jacket and skirt suits in check and red fabric. Date: circa 1940
Pattern of Threads in Bobbin-net LaceAn enlarged illustration of the pattern of threads in the lace produced by a bobbin-net machine. Date: 1843
Living room interiorA brightly dressed living room interior with red and green armchairs, two patterned rugs and framed modern art adorning the walls. 1937
Cymbidium ensifolium, purple striped orchidCymbidium ensifolium haematodes, a purple striped orchid. 1893
Bolivian dancer in decorated costumeThe translation of the caption of this card is rather lovely: " A great dancer in fancy dress embroidered in gold" La Paz, Bolivia Date: circa 1910s
Silhouette of a woman in an armchair, relaxing with a cigarette and a teatime tray. The caption reads: It takes her from Monday to get fit again for Friday
LAX Airport, Los Angeles, USAA spectaclar aerial view of the terminals, taxiways ans runways of LAX Airport, Los Angeles, USA - now extensively re-modelled. Date: circa 1970
Two nurses with convalescing policemenTwo nurses enjoy a joke with a room full of convalescing policemen, possibly somewhere in East London. The men are laughing and smiling, while the nurses hand out cups of tea from a trolley
Royal wedding 1893 - the wedding dress materialThe pattern of the wedding dress was selected by the bride herself, Princess May of Teck(later the Duchess of York, then Queen Mary)(1867-1953)
Mr C G Barr, champion paper tearerThe champion paper tearer of the world, Mr C. G. Barr of Seattle, Washington with some examples of his work. Date: 1904
Maori Chief - New Zealand, with a spectacular tattoo on his face and wearing a smock made of tiny seashells. Date: 1904
Carved tracery in a MosqueThe classic geometric patterns and forms of Islamic architecture, beautifully illustrated in this postcard photograph showing stunning carved tracery in masonry windows set into the wall of a mosque
Dreadnought PhotoThe battleship which has set the pattern for warships combining heavy gunpower with high speed. Date: 1906
Bull Ring Market StallsA roof pattern, a view overlooking the market stalls in the Bull Ring shopping complex, Birmingham, England. Date: May 1966
Advertisement for Andre Gillier knitwearAdvertisement for knitwear by Andre Gillier of Troyes and Paris, France, featuring elegant ladies in patterned scarves. 1924
Lesotho - South Africa - PolicemanBasutoland (now Lesotho) Policeman with blanket - seemingly refering to his wonderful fabric wrapped cloak of a superb printed material. Date: 1909
Invalid ChairsTwo self-propelling Invalid Chairs : the lower one is the Windsor Pattern. [This catalogue contains 2000 pages of medical equipment] Date: 1930
Advertisement for A Wilmart silk, ParisAdvertisement for A Wilmart silk, Place Vendome, Paris, France. Featuring a woman with rolls of colourful patterned silks. 1924
Fashionable young lady in an outfit by MolyneuxFashionable young lady dressed for the lido in a pyjama-style outfit by Molyneux, with a printed silk fabric for the top, and smooth pink crepe for the trousers. 1924
Two ladies in winter outfits by Bernard and DoeuilletTwo fashionable ladies in the latest winter outfits. On the left, a green and black velvet evening coat with a gold border, by Bernard
Two ladies in evening outfits by Jenny and BernardTwo fashionable ladies in evening outfits, standing by the sea under the stars. On the left, a patterned dress in crepe de chine, by Jenny
Two ladies in dresses by DoeuilletTwo fashionable ladies wearing tubular dresses by Doeuillet. On the left, a black sleeveless satin casino dress with scoop neckline and pleated handkerchief hemline
Two young ladies in dresses by DoucetTwo fashionable young ladies in sleeveless afternoon dresses by Doucet. On the left, a black silk chiffon and tulle tubular dress embroidered with white pearls
Two ladies in outfits by Jean Patou and DrecollTwo fashionable young ladies in black and white patterned autumn outfits. On the left, a horizontally striped crepe dress by Jean Patou
Jews making mosaics - SyriaJews making Mosaic patterns in Syria. The tessera are being cut by a craftsman with a handsaw, while his young assistant mixes the suitable cementing adhesive
Vietnam, Hanoi - Embroiderers and draughtsmenEmbroiderers and draughtsmen at work in a textile workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam, surrounded by the glorious results of their labours. Date: circa 1903
Couple kissing on a chaise longueA young couple kissing on a chaise longue -- " There are moments when we like to be alone". Date: early 20th century
Montenegro - Depicted as one of the Allied Butterflies Date: circa 1914
Betsileo Costume - Madagascar. A wonderful photograph of a woman wrapped in a fine piece of patterned cloth. The Betsileo are a highland ethnic group of Madagascar
Picking up a girl at the Bristol skating rink -- a woman has slipped on the ice, and a man takes the opportunity to pick her up
Reclining Oriental Beauty with Hookah Pipe - sprawled across a divan covered witha beautiful patterned fabric. Date: circa 1902
Colonnade Sun and ShadeA pattern of sun and shadow along a colonnade. Date: 1930s
Knitting BoffinA bespectacled boffin attempts a spot of knitting, carefully following the knitting pattern! Date: 1930s
Beech Tree LeavesA pattern of sun-drenched beech leaves. Date: 1930s
Steel GirdersStructural steelwork, a pattern study. Date: 1950s
Steel Mesh PatternA pattern of Steel Mesh. Date: 1950s