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Picture Postcard - HumourA humorous write-away postcard allowed the sender to write a greeting or short note on the front of the postcard at a time when only the recipients address was permitted on the back of the postcard
Pyjama wear at the Venice Lido, 1927 with Mrs Wallis Dunkels and Miss Beaumont Date: 1927
Advert for Selfridges illustrating fine lingerie, London, 1926 Date: 1926
Advert for the attractions of the Lido, Venice, 1926 (la Plage du Soleil et de Pyjamas) Date: 1926
Black velvet pyjamas from H. J. Nicholl by Madame YevondeA pair of stylish black velvet pyjamas (for evening wear rather than bed!) available from H. J. Nicholl in 1932. Photographed by Madame Yevonde. Date: 1932
An evening trousered ensemble by Jean PatouAn evening trouser suit by Jean Patou, available from Debenham and Freebody of Wigmore Street, consisting of white satin trousers with a divided overskirt and coatee of black satin
Beach and yachting suits from Galeries LafayetteBeach and nautical outfits at the height of their popularity. On the left, a beach suit of silk printed to suggest cretonne, worn with a jumper (sleeveless top) of white stockinette
Evening pyjama suit by WorthAn extremely glamorous pyjama du soir in black crepe with full, deceptive skirt front, and short wide-sleeved coat with black fox collar by Worth. Date: 1931
Beach pyjamas from Robinson and CleaverA sunsuit in printed Irish linen featuring a bold cretonne design, comprised of trousers, coat and a matching parasol. Available from Robinson
Beach and garden suits from Liberty, 1931On the left, a pyjama suit of Japanese silk enriched with stencilling and on the right, a three-piece outfit also in Japanese silk. Date: 1931
Advert for Luvisca pyjamas by Lawson Wood 1931Delightful advertisement by Lawson Wood for Luvisca pyjamas, showing a Scottish father playing the bagpipes in order to rock a concerned looking baby to sleep. Date: 1931
Riviera fashion on the Victoria Embankment, LondonWoman in a wide-brimmed hat and sleeveless outfit strolling along the Embankment during a heat wave in July 1932. The Sphere comments on the fashions in London giving the city " the atmosphere
Young lady in pink crepe-de-Chine pyjamasYoung lady wearing pink crepe-de-Chine pyjamas during the First World War period. Date: 1915
The Taverna of the Excelsior Palace, Venice LidoLuncheon at the Taverna restaurant of the Excelsior Palace Hotel at the fashionable Venice Lido. Diners were encouraged to visit the Taverna in their swimwear or beach pyjamas
A sun suit of Irish linen, 1931A sun suit in printed irish linen showing a bold cretonne design and consisting of trousers and coat, the scheme being completed by a sunshade and hat
Juan les Pins advertisement, 1931Advertorial for the resort of Juan les Pins on the French Riviera, tempted readers with the promise of endless sunshine, beach pyjamas and the terribly modern Hotel Provencal. Date: 1931
Pyjama suits at the Venice Lido, 1926Mrs. Forster, Mr George Thomas and Mrs. Emery at the Venice Lido, all wearing very fetching and rather flamboyant pyjamas suits, the de rigeur wear for the Lido. Date: 1926
Lunch at Taverna of the Excelsior Palace Hotel, Venice LidoImpression of the Taverna restaurant, part of the huge Excelsior Palace Hotel on the beach at the Venice Lido. Diners rarely dressed for lunch
Mrs Satterthwaite at Eden RocPhyllis Helen Satterthwaite (nÚÑáCarr; 1886 1962) female tennis player from Great Britain who was active from the early 1910s until the late 1930s
Six Little Camping Girls Going Down to Bathe, Wallis MillsSix girls on a camping trip make a jolly sight as they skip down to the beach in colourful pyjamas to bathe. Date: 1929
Rosita Forbes at the Venice LidoMrs Arthur McGrath, aka the renowned writer, traveller and journalist, Rosita Forbes at the Venice Lido in 1931 surrounded by her husband (in the hat) and Major Mathews and Major Duffus. Date: 1931
Suzanne Lenglen at the Venice Lido, 1926Tennis champion Suzanne Lenglen pictured at the Venice Lido beach wearing orange pyjamas and carrying a parasol. Date: 1926
Beach pyjamas, 1931Yellow, white and blue spots on a green background make the attractive pyjama suit on the left from Marshall and Snelgrove
Countess Beatty, Duchess of Sutherland & Lady Ednam, LidoHigh society enjoying the pleasures of life at the Venice Lido while being dressed entirely appropriately in beach pyjamas. From left, Countess Beatty, the Duchess of Sutherland and Lady Ednam
Countess Barbara Haugwitz-Reventlow (Barbara Hutton), 1938Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow, formerly Miss Barbara Hutton (1912-76) pictured at the fashionable Venice Lido in 1938 wearing a Chinese style pyjamas
Lido fashions for sunning and swimmingBeach ensembles for the fashionable Venice Lido. On the left is a pyjama suit of stockinette in blue and white with a coat in a modern design
Beach pyjamas and large sunhat by Jaeger, summer fashions of 1931. 1931
Beach Pyjama Suit by Zyot and Cie, Summer 1931. 1931
Molyneux velvet cocktail pyjamas, 1931Cocktail pyjamas designed by Edward Molyneux in black velvet with the blouse tunic held in with a chain belt, long fitting sleeves and a scarf lined with white satin. Date: 1931
Advert for Aertex men and womens underwear 1933Aertex underwear, little cells in the fabric that allow the body to breathe. Date: 1933
British beauty and theatre actress Miss Drina Verchesi. circa 1910
Gibbs Happy Families - Master Tooth the Dentists son. Date: 20th century
Gibbs Happy Families - Master Bun the Bakers son. Date: 20th century
Florence Ward in silk pyjamas 1908Actress Florence Ward in silk pyjamas is ready for bed having removed her stockings, paste buckle shoes, petticoats & other attire. Date: 1908
Hospital patient, West IndiesA male patient sits in his pyjamas in the ward of a hospital in St Lucia, West Indies. He was recovering from injuries caused by a hurricane Date: 1988
Stylish French Girl in pink and blue pyjamas Date: circa 1920s
Gloria Swanson and Michael Farmer at Juan les PinsActress Gloria Swanson and her husband, Michael Farmer pictured in nautical chic at the fashionable resort of Juan Les Pins on the French Riviera. Date: 1932
Comic postcard, Man with hangover mistakes his hairbrush for a mirror Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Man looking under his bed in a hotel room Date: 20th century
Pyjamas at Juan les Pins - the French RivieraA group of women dressed fashionably in beach pyjamas at the resort of Juan-les-Pins on the French Riviera in the early 1930s
Gloria Vanderbilt and Mrs Benjamin ThawGloria Vanderbilt and her sister Mrs Benjamin Thaw (Consuelo Vanderbilt) sisters of Thelma, Lady Furness pictured dressed fashionably in wide legged palazzo pants
Cecil and Nancy Beaton in Antibes, 1929Cecil Beaton, and his sister Nancy, going on for the full-on Riviera look at Antibes (in what the Tatler describe as the Antibes Tanning Factory ) in 1929. Date: 1929
Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - waking up. circa 1910s
Mens winter clothing 1936Various outfits for men in a fashion catalogue, from golfers trousers, gentlemens winter coats, dressing gown with rope string, underwear and Pyjamas. Date: 1936
Night-dresses and pyjamas for women 1930sWomens high on the waist and long length nighties and pyjamas. 1930s
White stretch towelling cat suitSixties nightwear: a white stretch towelling cat suit trimmed with green, at Neatawear. Date: 1966
Advert for Kayser Bondor undergarments & nightdresses 1953Kayser Bondor, 7 steps to loveliness at prices you can afford. 1953
Sketch of a little girl reading a bookSketch of a little girl sitting on the floor reading a book