Shoulders Collection (page 3)

Memorial to Sgt Charles Ranginawawahia Sciasia
New Zealander Sciasia, born of an Italian father and a Maori mother, played, with his brother John, for the Maori All Blacks in 1913

A very smart young man from south east London - head and shoulders studio portrait photograph. Date: circa 1910s

Studio portrait of a young woman - January, 1917. Date: 1917

Middle-aged gent with wife and Mother - Jersey
A jovial middle-aged gent (in voluminous trousers!) with his arms around the houlders of his wife and (possibly) his Mother on the beach on Jersey, Channel Islands. Date: circa 1930s

WW1 - German soldiers pose on a battle-scarred French street
A fascinaing WW1-era postcard showing a large group of German soldiers posed in the setting of a battle-scarred street scene in France (note the sign Restaurant Jeanne D Arc - number 19)

Vera Vivian, performer, in Spanish costume
Vera Vivian of the Reg Jecks and Vera Vivian Variety Theatre Company, seen here in profile wearing a Spanish costume. circa 1920s

Woman carrying gas mask correctly, September 1939
London woman photographed from behind as an example of how best to carry a gas mask. The Sphere comments on the impracticality of holding a gas mask in your hand which it describes as "

Suit of armour belonging to John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. Special shaped cuirass to deflect lances, pass guards on shoulders

Costume of the late 15th century, from a scene of murder
Costume of the late 15th century from a scene of murder: men in skrimp doublets, padded shoulders, tight sleeves, hats with a single feather and high boots

Reading in the library
Art Deco style interior illustration showing head & shoulders of man smoking pipe and reading. Date: 1929

Sculpture of Princess Victoria, later Queen Victoria
Portrait bust of the young Princess Victoria, later Queen Victoria. early 19th century

Captain Paul Boyton, American showman and adventurer. 1893

Front cover portrait, Lady Moira Combe -- In a Bowl of Chrysanthemums. Date: 1930

Front cover photo, Of Old Egypt and Modern Beauty
Front cover photo, Profile Parity -- Of Old Egypt and Modern Beauty -- Lady Kay Muir, Queen Nefertiti, and Madame Guepin. Date: 1930

Portrait bust of Shakespeare, Temple of Worthies, Stowe
Portrait bust of William Shakespeare, Temple of British Worthies, Elysian Fields, Stowe, Buckinghamshire. circa 1934

Hon Nancy Freeman-Mitford, novelist daughter of Lord Redesdale, at the time of her engagement to Hon Peter Rennell Rodd, second son of Lord Rennell. Date: 1933

Huntsmen with game, Tanganyika, East Africa (then part of the British Empire, now Tanzania). Date: 1922

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

Coal-porters 1850s
Coal-porters on board a ship filling waggons at the coal-wharf. Date: circa 1850s

Dog with a pipe on a three-dimensional Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

String of Pearls by Wilmot Lunt. 20th century

Cover design, Spring Number, Illustrated London News. circa 1930

Sir John Arnott, Scotsman who made a fortune in Ireland
Portrait bust of Sir John Arnott, a Scotsman who made a fortune in Ireland

Cartoon - Wanted, An Assistant. early 19th century

Yachting costume 1897
Woman wearing a yachting outfit with gigot sleeved jacket, ruffle shirt and petit boaters hat. Date: 1897

Advert for International Fur Store 1893
Fur overcoats for men and women. Date: 1893

Fashionable blouse 1895
Over exaggerated leg-of-mutton sleeves, with cotton and the costliness of exquisite lace, the foundation of this combination being shimmering and rustling silk. Date: 1895

French tailored-made gown 1895
Tailored dress with leg-of-mutton sleeves and narrow waist. Date: 1895

Three women wearing the new style of dresses. Date: October 1864

Head and shoulders portrait of a smartly dressed man with a bushy moustache pointing. Date: late 1960s

Head and shoulders portrait of a blonde model. Date: late 1960s

Anglo-Saxon lady in a pink tunic or kirtle underneath a purple draped mantle. Her hair is hidden by an orange head- rail or veil which is draped over the shoulders. Date: 11th century

Anglo-Saxon women wear tunics over which are worn super- tunics or rocs & mantles. Head-rails or veils which are draped over the head, neck & shoulders cover their hair. Date: 8th century

Bindo Altoviti, by Raphael (1483-1520) - a Florentine banker who commissioned Raphael to paint his portrait - painted on wood. Date: circa 1513

Nurse in front of trees
Head and shoulders shot of Nurse C F Johnson standing in hospital grounds Date: circa 1950

Silhouette of an RAF pilot officer

Fashions for May 1865
Fashionable victorian women clothing for May. Date: 1865

Fashions for April 1865
Fashionable victorian women wearing elegant dresses. Date: 1865

Fashions for 1834
Selection of womens clothing. Date: 1834

SLY EXPRESSION
Head and shoulders portrait of a dark haired woman, staring at the camera out of the corner of her eyes. Date: late 1960s

SAD EYES
Head and shoulders portrait of a dark haired woman who appears to be topless. Her large dark eyes look sad. Date: late 1960s

VENETIAN WATER CARRIER
A female water carrier carrying metal buckets of water on her shoulders with a wooden yoke, Venice, Italy. Date: 1870s

Newest blouse 1895
Over exaggerated leg-of-mutton sleeves for the latest fashion. Date: 1895

A CIGARETTE AND A COFFEE
A young woman sits in a comfortable armchair, jacket over her shoulders, and enjoys a cigarette with her coffee. Date: 1940s

SULLEN GIRL IN CAPE
Unhappy girl in a party frock, apple green silk cloak with rows of gauging (shirring) across the shoulders & a ruched collar, calf length socks & ballet slippers. Date: 1930s

Royal Costume 12th century
QUEEN OF HENRY II (1122?- 1204): an embroidered gown with close fitting sleeves & a girdle & a crown over a veil. A fur-lined mantle falls from her shoulders. Date: 12th cenntury

SPANISH AGUADORES 1876
Aguadores - water carriers - of Madrid, filling their barrels at a public fountain before carrying them away on their shoulders to their customers. Date: 1876

EVENING DRESS 1819
Gauze round dress with pink spots over white satin slip; flounces of blond lace at the hem. The bodice is cut low revealing the shoulders & is trimmed with bows. Date: 1819

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