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A street in Brindisi, ItalyA woman on a first floor balcony observes the scene in the street below. Date: circa 1940
HaircuttingChildren at play in their make-believe hairdressing salon
Advertisement for Elizabeth Arden claiming to turn an appearance gone to pieces into loveliness. Date: 1939
On a balcony in the rue de Rivoli, Paris, 1864. Woman with mustard crinoline dress with pelerine. The Louvre and Jardin des Tuileries across the street. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V
The picture exhibition at the Paris Salon, 1865, Looking at Manets Olympia. Woman in bonnet, mantelet cape and wide crinoline dress. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V
Woman at the Picture Exhibition at the Paris SalonWoman in fashionable dress at the Picture Exhibition at the Paris Salon, Academie des Beaux-Arts, Year VIII, 1800. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V
Boys in jackets and breeches with Merveilleuse, 1800Boys in jackets and breeches with Merveilleuse in Roman robe with bonnet and spencer jacket. Little Patriots, Year VIII, 1800. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V
Man seized by leg cramp in the honeymoon bed. Bottles of gout cordial, restorative drops and other medicine on the floor. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Girl in white coat and boy in sailor suitGirl in white coat trimmed with check, and boy in sailor suit trimmed with fox fur, with pet dog. Manteau de ratine blanche, garniture ecossaise jaune et blance, marin blanc et noir
Le Salon Royal - Lyon Exposition Internationale (Belgian Section). The Exposition internationale urbaine de Lyon was the 1914 Worlds Fair in the French city of Lyon
Preslands Ladies Hairdressing Salon, Darlington Preslands Ladies HairdressingPreslands Ladies Hairdressing Salon, Darlington. 1925
Manicure, 1923During a busy day of shopping, a lady stops at Marshall and Snelgrove for a much-needed manicure. Date: 1923
A Mayfair Salon, Cleopatra, London Rhapsody musical at The London Palladium. 1937
Lady Alexandra Haig at Schiaparelli sLady Alexandra Haig in Schiaparellis London salon, viewing the latest models in new frocks. She is wearing a fur turban and muff. Date: 1938
Le Salon du Gout Francais at the Palais de Glace, Paris, 1922 Date: 1922
M. Duques dancing salon at the Coliseum, Paris, 1919, whilst a Habanera was being played Date: 1919
Harrods advert, Hairdressing, Manicure and ChiropodyHarrods Stores advert, Hairdressing, Manicure and Chiropody Departments, Brompton Road, London SW. 1897
Gentlemen and lady playing cards in a parlour, while others dance in the next room. He says, You ve hit a vein. I congratulate you Madame! He thinks, The devil take you
Curious wall painting from the oecus of Casa del MeleagroCurious wall painting in muted colours from the oecus (salon) of the Casa del Meleagro or the House of Meleager, Reg. VI, Ins. IX, No. 2
Titus hairstyles and cache-folie wigsTwo women at the hairdressers receiving the short haircut called the Titus (after the Roman emperor), while a stylist holds up a cache-folie wig
Visitors in PelissesGuests at a fashionable salon, all wearing extravagent fur-lined clothes, jackets, dresses and pelisses. By the early 19th century, fur lined and trimmed cloaks, coats and jackets were all the rage
Fashionable people playing the Bridge of LoveFashionable people playing the parlour game of Bridge of Love. For this forfeit, the man kneels on the floor and the lady who nominated him sits on his back
Seated blind mans buff. A dandy in Regency fashion guesses the identity of the woman in muslin dress who provides his chair
Fashionable people playing the Capucine kissing game. The players must sit back to back with their arms entwined and endeavor to give each other a kiss on the lips by their contortions
Fashionable people playing the game of the candlestick baseFashionable people playing the parlour game of the candlestick base. For a forfeit, one fool kisses a candlestick base which drips hot wax on a woman on a sofa
Fashionable people playing the game of Guess the KisserFashionable people at a party play the game of Guess the kisser, a parlour game where a blindfolded girl has to guess who is kissing her on the cheek
Couples dancing La Poule section of the quadrilleTwo couples perform the third section La Poule in the quadrille, a popular ball and salon dance from the early 19th century
Ninon de l Enclos, French author, courtesan and salon hostess, 1615-1705. She wears her hair loose in ringlets, a low-cut mantua dress with bodice and skirt in green velvet decorated with bows
Marion de Lorme, lover of the poet Desbarreaux, 1613-1650Marion de Lorme, salon hostess, courtesan, lover of the poet Des Barreaux and Cardinal Richelieu, 1613-1650. She wears her hair loose in ringlets, a pearl necklace
The Story of a Dress - Christian DiorDouble page spread from The Sketch drawn by Francis Marshall documenting the different stages of a Christian Dior dress. Top left the dress is designed by Dior himself while top right shows a
Saloon Steam-Packet Companys vessel Alexandra 1865Saloon Steam-Packet Companys vessel Alexandra, conveying passengers from London Bridge to Gravesend, travelling nearly twenty miles an hour, length being 240 ft and the breath 22 ft 9 in
The Tallien Costume, finishing touches to a new fashionThe Tallien costume, so called after the famous Directoire beauty, Mme. Tallien, the latest fashion from Paris. A model being fitted with the style at the salon of Doeillet. Date: 1912
Francoise de Graffigny, French novelistFrancoise de Graffigny (born d Issembourg Du Buisson d Happoncourt, 1695-1758), French novelist, playwright and salon hostess. 18th century
British enterprise in railway travelling: the salon de luxe, 1904 Date: 1904
Princess Margaret visits Christian Dior salon in ParisPrincess Margaret making a special visit to the salon of dress designer Christian Dior during a visit to Paris in 1951. Date: 1951
Advert for Eugene permanent wavy hair 1937Ordinary waves can look so ordinary! Date: 1937
Repairing bomb damage to the Royal College of PhysiciansPage from The Sphere showing repair work being carried out to the bomb-damaged Royal College of Physicians in their building on Pall Mall East on the north west corner of Trafalgar Square
Chalmers Motor Car 1913Passengers taking a ride in Chalmers Automobile. Date: 1913
Passengers taking a ride in Chalmers Automobile. Date: 1913
Advertisement for the new Pack "48"Salon Brougham, motor car able to seat fourAdvertisement for the new Pack " 48" Salon Brougham, motor car able to seat four. Date: 1913
Lockheed 18 Lodestar ZS-BZDXVIIIeme Salon Aeronautique du Paris 1949 - Lockheed 18 Lodestar ZS-BZD at Orly Airport. Date: 1949
RAF - Handley Page Halifax C. III RG842XVIIIeme Salon Aeronautique du Paris 1949 - Royal Air Force - Handley Page Halifax C.III RG842 at Orly Airport. Date: 1949
Paris Salon Aeronautique 1949 general view at Grand PalaisXVIIIeme Salon Aeronautique du Paris 1949 at the Grand Palais in central Paris, (flying demonstrations were given at Orly Airport)
SNECMA ATAR 101B at the Paris Salon Aeronautique 1949A SNECMA ATAR 101B turbojet engine at the XVIIIeme Salon Aeronautique du Paris 1949 at the Grand Palais in central Paris, (flying demonstrations were given at Orly Airport)
SNECMA 14R at the Paris Salon Aeronautique 1949A SNECMA 14R at the XVIIIeme Salon Aeronautique du Paris 1949 at the Grand Palais in central Paris, (flying demonstrations were given at Orly Airport)
SOCEMA TGA-01 turboprop at the Paris Salon Aeronautique 1949SOCEMA TGA-01 turboprop at the XVIIIeme Salon Aeronautique du Paris 1949 at the Grand Palais in central Paris, (flying demonstrations were given at Orly Airport)
Mathis G. 8R at the Paris Salon Aeronautique 1949Mathis G.8R at the XVIIIeme Salon Aeronautique du Paris 1949 at the Grand Palais in central Paris, (flying demonstrations were given at Orly Airport)
Mathis G. 7R at the Paris Salon Aeronautique 1949Mathis G.7R at the XVIIIeme Salon Aeronautique du Paris 1949 at the Grand Palais in central Paris, (flying demonstrations were given at Orly Airport)
