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Esther Bruce & her father Joseph Bruce in Fulham, London. Josephine Esther Bruce (1912-1994) working-class mixed race seamstress born in Fulham, London to a Guyanese father & an English mother
The Haunted Lady, PunchThe Haunted Lady, or The Ghost in the Looking-Glass. A lady admires her new dress, but the mirror reveals the sacrifice made: the death of the wretched seamstress
Wardrobe DepartmentLadies in the Wardrobe Department of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1960s
Esther Bruce at the launch of Aunt Esther's Story. Josephine Esther Bruce (1912-1994) working-class mixed race seamstress born in Fulham, London to a Guyanese father & an English mother
Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a young man at a deskSkeleton of death aiming a dart at a young man writing with a quill pen at a desk with several books. Death and the Student
Spinning wheelA young seamstress at her spinning wheel. Artist: Lilian Amy Govey Date: 1920
A woman is pampered by her staffA woman is pampered by her seamstress, her clothes seller, her hairdresser and two chambermaids. As Montesquieu said, For one man to live deliciously, one hundred others must work tirelessly
Seamstress in Bavolet, reign of Louis XIII, 1610-1643Seamstress, wearing a Bavolet headdress, reign of Louis XIII, 1610-1643. The Bavolet was a lace cap with a frill at the back, also known as the curtain bonnet
Esther Bruce & her adopted nephew Stephen Bourne by Val Wilmer in Fulham, London
Esther Bruce by Val Wilmer in Fulham, London. Josephine Esther Bruce (1912-1994) working-class mixed race seamstress born in Fulham, London to a Guyanese father & an English mother
Esther Bruce (extreme right) at a family wedding in Fulham, London
Esther Bruce, Kathy Joyce, Hannah Johnson and Michael JoyceEsther Bruce with Kathy Joyce, Hannah Johnson (who adopted Esther into her family in 1941) & Michael Joyce outside 13 Dieppe Street, Fulham, London
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
SOCIAL / US SEAMSTRESS 19CA girl sews by candlelight in her apartment while a man drinks at the table and another person lies (ill?) in bed in the same room Date: 1872
Dressmakers WorkshopWomen working in a dressmakers workshop. Date: 1894
Cartoon, dressmaker at workCartoon, a dressmaker works by lamplight at a table. Her work hangs around her as she sews in poor light. Date: 1870
Suffragette Constance Lytton Jane Wharton. Lady Constance Lytton who disguised herself as Jane Wharton a seamstress, to expose class differences in the treatment of suffragette prisoners
Esther Bruce & Kathy Joyce in Brighton. Josephine Esther Bruce (1912-1994) working-class mixed race seamstress born in Fulham, London to a Guyanese father & an English mother
Esther Bruce in Fulham, London. Josephine Esther Bruce (1912-1994) working-class mixed race seamstress born in Fulham, London to a Guyanese father & an English mother
Esther Bruce & neighbour celebrating the CoronationEsther Bruce & her neighbour Mrs Bennett celebrating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Fulham, London
Royal Wedding Presents - satin blanketsWork in progress on the making of one of the two satin covered blankets ordered by Princess Marina from the Royal School of Needlework on the occasion of her marriage to Prince George
French woman using a sewing machinePretty French woman making her lacy underwear using a sewing machine. Date: circa 1909
The Tailor Maid by Reginald HigginsIllustration showing a young woman sewing a suit while a male admirer gazes lovingly into her eyes. Date: 1926
At the dressmaker sA ladys outfit is given some final finishing touches by her dressmaker. Date: 1907
The Embroidery Frame by Bertha NewcombeA young Victorian woman using an embroidery frame, a sewing box next to her and an example of her work, in the form of a sampler, seen on the wall behind her. Date: 1905
Seamstress, Paris, early 19th century, in lace bonnet and collar. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from Tradeswomen of Paris, Paris, 1823
Itinerant seamstress, Paris, early 19th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from Tradeswomen of Paris, Paris, 1823
Doggy SeamstressA dog seamstress stitching up a torn dolly. Date: early 1930s
Making Queen Elizabeth IIs coronation robeMiss Ruby Essan of Wimbledon engaged in her task of making the embroidered crown for the coronation robe of Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal School of Needlework
Wendy North, seamstress, at Chichester Festival TheatreWendy North, a Chichester girl, a seamstress in the Chichester Festival Theatres wardrobe department. On the dummy is one of Joan Plowrights costumes. Date: 1962
Sempstresses in AtticFour sempstresses in a London attic sitting at a table; one naps with her head on the table. Date: 1888
A poor seamstress on Christmas morningThis illustration entitled The poor seamstress on Christmas morning shows a lonely but prayerful young woman and a respectful sympathy for the poor
Measuring ClothPhotograph showing a woman measuring out enough fabric to make her own nightgown
Making FrillingPhotograph depicting a woman making a frill, perhaps to trim a hat
Sewing UnderwearPhotograph showing a woman adding trim and finishing touches to underclothes in 1911
A Weary Seamstress / 1840A weary seamstress
Jacobssons ModehandelCarol Jacobssons Modehandel, Stockholm