Plumes Collection

The Light Dragoons 1790 - 1992
The evolving uniform of The Light Dragoons

Types Of Femininity by Suzanne Meunier
Half naked lady posed with a feathered fan. Suzanne Meunier was a French artist who produced a number of erotic illustrations for The Sketch and The Bystander during the 1920s and 30s

Woman & Aspidistra Photo
A woman in an enormous hat festooned with plumes & fabric sits in the garden outside her door. She rests her arm upon a small, 3 legged table on which stands an aspidistra in a pot

2nd Regiment of Life Guards
A group of 2nd Regiment of Life Guards, was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, part of the Household Cavalry. Date: 1894

Woman in flapper dress 1923
Soft georgette evening gown, with cross-over bodice, edged with narrow band of self-coloured satin

Charming coiffures for the spring season 1912
Coiffures and headdresses shown in the photograph were very popular accessories from the latest fashion from Paris. 1912

Evening hairstyles 1912
French women wearing evening headdresses. 1912

Court gowns by Reville
Court gowns approved by King George V and Queen Mary for presentation at court in the year 1926. Designed by Reville of Hanover Square. Date: 1926

Plumes - feathers
Birds feathers including the bodies of the birds they were plucked from. Date: 1930

Women wearing afternoon walking clothing 1905
Women wearing winter walking clothing with high neckline, bishop sleeves, hair worn high and hat slanted to the side with plumes of feathers and flowers. Date: 1905

Fashions December 1880
Dress fitting tightly to below the hips, reverse collar, buttons down the back. Girl: coat body with tails pinned up behind. Blue jacket body: tartan collar & basque

Viscountess Castlereagh in her famous necklace & tiara
Edith Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Viscountess Castlereagh, later Marchioness of Londonderry DBE (3 December 1878 23 April 1959), noted society hostess,

Woman wearing a fashionable velvettoque hat with plumes of feathers. Date: 1911

Evening clothing with pearls and lace 1912
Fashionable evening clothing using detailed embroidered lace and decorative pearls. 1912

Fashionable women in new creations 1913
Women models wearing the latest winter beautifully decorative wraps. 1913

Flapper headpiece 1912
Woman wearing a flapper style headpiece with cabochon stone and plumes in the centre. 1912

Mannekin Pis Postcard
IL PISSE TOUT LE TEMPS Some are moved to emulation, some look with mixed feelings

Costume of a woman of Tripoli, 16th century
Costume of a woman of Tripoli, Libya, Ottoman Empire, 16th century

Costume of a Roman woman, circa 1000. She wears a bonnet covered in plumes of cut silk moire, long dress with fringe, necklace of large gold chain that wraps around the waist

Costume of a Venetian rower or falila, 16th century
Costume of a Venetian galley rower or falila, 16th century. Employed in time of war. He wears a felt hat with plumes, tan coat, jacket, culottes, shoes. Armed with axe and flintlock pistol

Hairdresser using a comb to brush a customer's hair in a barbe
Hairdresser in apron using a comb to brush a customer's hair in a barbershop. The gentleman customer reads a newspaper. The busts in the shop window are adorned with feathers and plumes

Knight in armor on horseback with his standard 171 The knight wears a light brown tunic surtout over blue armour, helmet with three white plumes. The horse is clad in full barding armour

Two knights in armor fighting a duel with halberds in a tourney
Two knights in armor on foot fighting a duel with halberds in a tourney

Two knights fighting a duel with swords in a tourney
Two knights in suits of armor on foot fighting a duel with swords in a tourney

A mounted ensign in plate armor holding a standard
A mounted ensign in plate armor holding a purple standard with blue diagonal lines. The knight's colors of purple and blue are seen in the skirts and the helmet plumes

Portrait of Marie Antoinette with pearl necklace, ermine cape
Bust portrait of Marie Antoinette with pearl necklace, ermine cape, high pouf hairstyle with ribbons, plumes and flowers in her hair

French infantry soldier, 16th century
French infantry soldier, reign of King Francis I, 16th century. Helmet with plumes, chainmail hauberk, cuirass, tassets, doublet, breeches and hose. Armed with sword and halberd. Soldat Francais

Member of the Chamber of Peers of France, 1820
Member of the Chamber of Peers of France in full ceremonial robes, Bourbon Restoration, 1820. In bicorne with plumes, ermine-lined cape, blue coat, breeches, sash and court sword

Fashionable woman in semi-formal outfit, 1815. In bonnet with plumes, high-waisted gown with black bodice, pink ribbons. Costume demie habille

Ceremonial costume of a Marshal of the Empire, Napoleonic era, 1808. Bicorne with plumes, blue coat with gold epaulettes and embroidery, red sash, gold belt, breeches and boots, court sword

Ceremonial robes of a member of the Senate, Napoleonic era, First Empire, 1808

French minister in formal costume, Napoleonic era, First Empire, 1806. In bicorne with plumes, blue cape and coat with gold embroidery, red sash, white belt, breeches, buckle shoes, gold-hilt sword

Mrs. Frances Abington, English actress and fashion leader
Mrs. Frances Abington (1737-1815), English actress who performed at Drury Lane and Covent Garden. In bonnet with plumes and veil, dress with lacey collar and large ribbon bow tied at the bosom

Bust of a man holding a banderole, wearing a turban with plumes, 17th century. After an etching by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione in his Heads in Oriental Headdress, 1648-50

Bust of an old man looking down, bearded, wearing a turban with plumes and jewels, 17th century. After an etching by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione in his Heads in Oriental Headdress, 1648-50

Bust of a young Asian man wearing a turban, 17th century
Bust of a young clean-shaven Asian man wearing a turban with plumes and cockade, in profile, 17th century

Young woman wearing a conical turban with plumes, 17th century
Bust of young woman wearing a conical turban with plumes, 17th century. From Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione's Heads in Oriental Headdress, 1648-50

German Landsknechte drummer, 16th century. In blue felt hat with plumes, slashed buff justaucorps, puff sleeves adorned with ribbons, parti-coloured breeches and hose. Allemagne, Tambourin

Portrait of King Francis I of France on horseback
Portrait of King Francis I of France, 1494-1547. In a suit of black armour decorated in gold and silver, red skirt, holding a mace and the reins. Horse in plumes and caparison. Le Roi Francois Ier

Woman in fancy-dress costume as Scheherazade. Robe in Nile-green crepe de Chine and metallic brocade, with gold and silver embroidery, plumed turban, harem pants, Nile-green trailing sleeves

Woman in bonnet, caraco and petticoats, 1790
Woman in white gauze bonnet decorated with oak leaves and plumes, violet pearl choker, caraco and petticoat in transparent pink taffeta over black gauze, gauze fichu, pink slippers

Fashionable woman in front of the Pont Alexandre III, Paris, 190
Fashionable woman promenading on the Seine in front of the Pont Alexandre III, Paris, 1900. The ornate Beaux Arts-style bridge with sculptures by Emmanuel Fremiet

William Brereton as Troilus in Troilus and Cressida
Mr Brereton in the character of Troilus in William Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida. In Roman helmet with plumes, cloak, cuirass, boots, with sword

WW1 - Italy - A cycling sharpshooter - Bersaglieri
WW1 - A mobile member of the Italian Army - a cycling sharpshooter ( Bersaglieri )

Le Sauvetage The Saving
An illustration of a smiling fireman carrying a smug looking lady on his shoulders, whilst holding onto his red ladder, saving her from the background plumes of smoke. Date: circa 1901

Attendant Des Ordres
A side profile portrait sketch of a French soldier wearing a helmet with feathery plumes, holding the hilt of his sword, waiting on receiving some orders, his horse is beside him. Date: circa 1901

Photomontage of women in feathered hats. Captioned, Fine Feathers Making Fine Birds: The Plumes Of Perfection, ?? and ??of Gorgeous Plumage Justly Vain: Wearers Of All Feather Hats??. Date: 1911

Parisian frocks of satin, georgette and lace. Date: 1923

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GAMBETTA'S FUNERAL
LEON MICHEL GAMBETTA (1838 - 1882) Funeral procession of the French lawyer & statesman leaving the Chamber of Deputies

Women wearing elegant dresses for the Ascot. Date: June 1909

Woman wearing a elegant dress for Royal Ascot. Date: June 1909

Fashionable women at a play, 1828
Fashionable women at a play, Paris. Woman in large bonnet with ribbons, dress with high collar, lace cape or pelerine and full sleeves en beret. Entering the Comedie Francaise, 1828

Fashionable bonnet from the era of Marie Antoinette

Woman in violet velvet cape trimmed with fox fur, green suit
Woman in violet velvet cape trimmed with fox fur, suit of bottle-green woo, gaiters. Manteau de velours violet garni de renard naturel, tailleur de drap vert verre

Woman in vest of Scottish silk vest, crepe cotton skirt
Woman sitting in armchair wearing a vest of Scottish silk vest, crepe cotton skirt, with a cat playing with her parasol. Veste de soie ecossaise, jupe de crepon de coton souris

Woman in country outfit of crepe-de-chine jacket and floral skirt. Robe de campagne, jaquette pilssee en crepe de chine eveque, jupe en crepe de chine a fleurs

Dunkirk under bombardment, 1940
View of Dunkirk under bombardment, taken from the deck of a destroyer, showing huge smoke columns from fires, during the Dunkirk evacuations in June 1940. 1940

Young Edwardian woman in large hat and mink coat
Young Edwardian woman in a large hat and mink coat. Date: circa 1908

Mili Insignia of the Order of O naya natkia
Mili (ear of corn covered with plumes) Insignia of the Order of O naya natkia, Life Givers, Zuni nation

Plate from Varages, France, 18th century, decorated with large fish, plumes and flowers

Woman in velvet bonnet and long carrick coat with pelerines
Woman in velvet bonnet with plumes, long carrick coat in wool with two pelerines (shoulder capes). There is nothing lighter, softer and warmer than a cashmere shawl

Women in hairstyles and hats of 1788
Woman in a gauze pouf hat decorated with ribbons and plumes, and woman in a gauze pouf hat decorated with artificial roses and plumes. Both in hairstyles of ringlets and curls by M

Fashionable hats of 1788
Woman in large striped bonnet-hat over a gauze night cap, and woman in black felt hat with feather trim, ribbons and plumes

Women in fashionable hats of 1788
Woman in bonnet-hat in red, green and white, with yellow plumes and artificial roses, and woman in hat of gauze and taffeta surmounted by feathers

Woman in yellow taffeta demi-redingote, 1788
Woman in canary-yellow taffeta demi-redingote, pink pointed bodice, white taffeta petticoat, and fichu. Her straw hat is decorated with ribbons and plumes

Womens hats and bonnets of 1787
Striped satin capot hat with ribbons and plumes, bonnet a la captif in satin nacarat, bandeau bonnet in Italian gauze, and huge morning bonnet in Italian gauze with violet ribbon

Woman in satin robe a la turque in violet and green stripes, canary corset, white petticoat and fichu, and a bonnet a la turque decorated with heron plumes

Feathers, plumes, bird anatomy

Foppish mens fashion from the era of King
Foppish mens fashion from the 16th century

Suit of engraved plate armour and horse barding, reign of King Henry VIII, 16th century

Woman in hairstyle called Feelings Returned, 1770s
Woman in hairstyle with ringlets, plumes and miniature bonnet called Feelings Returned. Coiffure aux sentiments replies

Woman in high hairstyle crowned with an elegant bonnet with pearls, flowers and plumes. Bonnet elegant avec des perles

Woman in the Suzanne bonnet with lace, ribbons and plumes. Bonnet a la Suzanne, inspired by Mlle. Contat in the role of Suzanne in the Marriage of Figaro

Woman in hairstyle with ringlets and plumes tied with a love band, 1770s. Coiffure au Bandon d amour

Peoples representative, French Directory Era. Representant du Peuple, Directoire. Bicorn with tricolor plumes and tricolor sash belt

Advert for Swan & Edgar winter fashions 1909
Page selection of Edwardian womens fur coats, stoles and muffs for winter fashion of 1909. 1909

Paris Spring fashions 1874
Parisian women wearing the latest fashionable dresses for the races. 1874

Womens headdressses of the 16th century
Selection of ladies headdresses. Date: 16th century

Attractive black mourning clothing 1910
Suggestion of black mourning clothing for women due to the recent death of King Edward VII. Date: May 1910

Fashionable dresses for women 1911
Selection of attractive womens dresses with embroidered lace. Date: 1911

Advert for International Fur Store 1909
Model in two photographs from the back and side view, wearing natural cross fox stole with muff to match. Date: 1909

Advert for Peter Robinson gowns 1924
Two women wearing gowns of georgette. Date: 1924

Womens straw hat with ostrich feather 1905
Young lady wearing a golden tagal straw hat with black ostrich feathers. Date: 1905

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