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Dahlias, insert illustration in L Artisan PratiqueInsert illustration in L Artisan Pratique, a French decorative art magazine. Showing an arrangement of dahlias on a design for a velvet cushion. Date: 1924
The Gondolier, insert illustration in L Artisan PratiqueInsert illustration in L Artisan Pratique, a French decorative art magazine. Showing a gondolier rowing two women across the waters of Venice. Date: 1923
Cover design, L Artisan PratiqueCover design for a French decorative art magazine, L Artisan Pratique, December 1924. Date: 1924
An Autumn Renunciation - WW1 fashionsA woman in uniform, possibly the WaC or police, turns down a fashionable frippery, despite the temptation. Date: 1915
Garments for Women Who Work, WW1First World War advertisement for clothing from Mrs Oliver Ltd of 39 Old Bond Street, featuring some suggested, garments for women who work
Working and knitting apron, WW1A knitting apron, available from Elizabeth Ltd of South Molton Street, drawing inspiration from our Allies, Russian and Italy
WW1 poster, Bad Form in Dress, advocating sensible attitudes to clothing in wartime. Date: 1914-1918
WW1 - German women make blankets out of newspapers at the Palace of the German Princess in Berlin. Date: 1915
The Feeding of our Expeditionary Army, WW1The Feeding of our Expeditionary Army, showing the methods of transporting food to troops on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914
WW1 - Practical Gifts for the soldier at the frontWW1 - Practical Christmas Gifts for the service men at the front from John Pound & Co. These include lamps watches a map ase, a khaki campaign roll and an aluminium canteen Date: 1915
Useful gifts for serving soldiers and sailors - WW1. A weatherproof match box and an ever-pointed magazine pencil. Advertisement for J. C
Skating suit from Harrods, 1929A practical skating suit for wearing to the rinks of fashionable winter resorts. The blouse is of black stockinette, relieved with black and white to match the check skirt
Portrait of Fulton. EngravingFULTON, Robert (1765-1815). North-American nautical engineer. Inventor who developed the first commercially successful steamboat
Portrait of Fulton. OilFULTON, Robert (1765-1815). North-American nautical engineer. Inventor who developed the first commercially successful steamboat
At the Brewery Baths by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon" You chuck another sardine at me, my lad, and you ll hear from my solicitors." High jinks in a brewery on the Western Front utilised as a baths for British soldiers
Overalls for Women Workers, WW1The Agricola outfit - strong, serviceable, well cut and becoming - idea for women workers on the land and available from the Cleveland Manufacturing Company. Date: 1918
Gamages outfits for women workers on the land, WW1Advertisement for Gamages, the famous Holborn department store, promoting their smart and serviceable outfits for women workers on the land, during the First World War. Date: 1918
Advert for Peter Robinsons practical garmentThe land for the Land. Ideal skirt for gardening, agricultural and general country wear, made in Khaki water proofed dungarine fitted with huge pockets. 1916
Woolcraft guide advertisementAdvertisement for the Woolcraft Practical Guide to Knitting and Crochet with an accompanying illustration showing a lady knitting a sock. Date: c.1915
Dri-ped advertisement with WaC women, WW1Advertisement for Dri-Ped waterproof leather footwear with an illustration depicting a group of women of the Womens Army Auxiliary Corps loading a cargo of Dri-Ped boxes at the docks. Date: 1918
Burberry for summer sport, 1914Advertisement for Burberrys of London, placed in The Sketch magazines 5 August 1914 issue, showing four outfits suitable for the pursuits of the season from a yachting gown for Cowes to a shooting
A blanket converted into an overcoat for British soldiersThe blanket as overcoat. With the shortage of military overcoats, a suggestion for converting a blanket into a warm and practical coat
Range of buckled womens shoes 1928A range of French casual buckled womens shoes in a clothing catalogue. Date: 1928
Womens Legion uniform from Burberrys, 1918A smart uniform in khaki adopted by members of the Womens War Services Legion and available from Burberrys. Date: 1918
Barkers Womens trench coat, WW1 advertisementAdvertisement for the Womens Service Section of Barkers Department Store on Kensington High Street, set up to provide nurses
Samuel Brothers, Xmas Gifts in the trenches, WW1Advertisement for Samuel Brothers Ltd of Ludgate Hill, London, suggesting number of practical comforts to be sent as gifts to soldiers in the trenches
Burberry carapace air suit, WW1Advertisement for the Carapace air-suit from Burberrys of Haymarket, sheath armour for knights of the air, - ventilated, reinforced, lined and covered in densely woven gabardine. Date: 1918
Harrods outfits for war workers, WW1Advertisement for a practical Dri-Garb outfit of fine khaki twill, tough and weatherproof, and ideal for all types of outdoor war work by women. Date: 1918
Miss Margot Erskine modelling tea pyjamasMiss Margot Erskine modelling a new innovation and substitute for the tea gown - tea-pyamas, the latest importation from Paris and decidedly picturesque and pleasing
Outfit for a Land Girl by BurberryThe latest thing in land dress sketched by Dolores comprising of a tunic and breeches combined, not unlike the tango petticoat of the far-off peace days. Modelled by a purposeful looking land girl
Ladies Burberry coat, WW1A smart sport or wrap coat of brown and white saddle tweed with claret-coloured over-check from Burberry s. Date: 1916
Lady Cowdray with one of her lady gardenersLady Cowdray, a strong supporter of the Womens Land Council, seen with one of the many lady gardeners who was employed on her large estate at Cowdray Park, Midhurst during the First World War
Zambrene raincoat advertisement, WW1Advertisement for Zambrene rubberless raincoat, ideal for war workers on a wet day, and to prove the point, the illustration shows a girl heading forth into the rain in her practical garb
Lady chauffeur costume from Dunhills, WW1A tailored suit of velvet Persian skin with hat to match for the lady chauffeur obtained from Dunhill s. Date: 1916
Advert for The Army wrist watch protector 1916This protector cover all emergencies. Having your wrist watch in a Army protector means protecting the watch. Keeping out the dust
Lady Motorists, 1916Two women dressed for motoring during the First World War, which saw many women take on traditional male roles. Date: 1916
The hoax Captain of KickThe sham Captain of K ick and his triumph of genius. 1. the sham captain signing the receipt for the municipal money; 2
The Practical Puttee, WW1Humorous illustration depicting various uses for the puttee, the binding used by soldiers, and particularly officers, to keep warmth in and dirt out of boots during World War I. Date: 1915
A land-girls dressAn example of work-on-land dress available from Shoolbreds of Tottenham Court Roadbuilt entirely out of bronze khaki drill, made of a three quarter length smock coat
Jet propulsion explained by G. H. DavisJet propulsion explained: a system in its practical stage at this phase of the Second World War. Drawings explaining the principle employed in Britains new jet-propelled fighter aircraft. 1944
Advert for Mexi-Coolee by Joyce California shoes 1946Red criss cross sandals by Mexi-Coolee, Joyce California, fitted by Saxone. 1946
Advert for Gadabout by Joyce California shoes 1946Tan suede shoes, by Gadabout by Joyce California in Harvey Nichols. 1946
Advert for King Cole by Joyce California shoes 1946Co-ordination of bag, belt and shoes, all in brown pebble leather, by King Cole by Joyce California. 1946
Advert for Vani-tred shoes 1946Vani-tred balanced walking shoes. On carefree occasions you value the unobtrusive companionship of a comfortable pair of shoes. Time now to revel in the ease and buoyancy of vani-tred
Advert for Estancia by Joyce California shoes 1943Green slip on shoes, with braiding edge. 1943
Advert for Paddock by Joyce California shoes 1945Spring pink slip on shoes. 1945
Advert for Dolcis shoes 1945Kumf-ees are here... Flexibility, comfort and good looks are teh main features of these smart wedge heel shoes, obtainable from Dolcis. 1945
Advert for Dolcis shoes 1944Brighter Outlook. This excusive hand fashioned Dolcis model, made up in soft suede, is brightened with real water-snake and delights you in every step. 1944