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Rt Hon. Earl of Birkenhead - Frederick Edwin Smith, noted lawyer and Conservative politician. Occupied the posts of Solicitor-General in 1915
Advertisement for Shoolbreds ladies shirtsAdvertisement for Shoolbreds ladies tailor-made shirts, made by expert tailors in the mens shirt department. Materials available are spun silk, taffeta silk, spunella
Ladys weekend dressing caseA ladys weekend dressing case, made of rolled hide, lined with moirette, with spacious pockets, available from Messrs John Pound and Co of Oxford Street, London. Date: 1914
Coronation thrones, 1911The thrones used for the enthronisation stage of the ceremony during the coronation of King George V in June 1911. These would be used following the crowning of the King on St
Women and childrens gloves 1924Collection of 1920s American silk gloves in tricot and milanese weave, and chamois suede. Date: 1924
Advert for Japshan pure silk patterns 1935The patterns that bloom in the Spring, tra la ! Nature herself cannot show anything more gladdening than the new Japshan pattern. Checks, stripes and plain colours, all are the newest of the new
Womens long gloves 1924Collection of 1920s American silk gloves in tricot and milanese weave. Date: 1924
Fire at Derby silk millA fire takes hold of Joseph Davenports silk mill, in Albert Street, near the cornmarket, Derby. The fire started in the roof and the lower storeys were saved, but silk and machinery were damaged
A Presentation Party Dress, 1957A dress and monkey jacket by California Cottons in pure silk of dark green spattered with pale flowers. The dress is sleeveless and would be perfect for cocktail parties. Date: 1957
Tatler front cover, March 1964Front cover of The Tatler featuring a model posing in a heavily-beaded jacket with fluted sleeves, by Marc Bohan at Christian Dior
Advert for Aristoc stockings 1936Thank you for these few words. Why are Aristoc such a success? Scores of reasons. Because says one, " I find them so reliable". Because they fit round the ankle without any wrinkles"
Advert for P. Steinmann Christening robes 1930Exquisite Christening robe in fine tambour lace, rich cream shade, lined with good jap silk. 1930
Dress by Roberto Capucci, 1963A flamingo pink Petillault waffled silk dress by Roberto Capucci with bloused waist, stiffened belt and long sleeves, worn with a bowler, collar and cuffs of ribbed wool. Date: 1963
Tatler front cover, May 1963Front cover of The Tatler featuring a model wearing a party dress in silk gazah with an Empire bodice hold by shoestring straps
A blue silk commemoration banner. Date: 1921
Liberty jumperJumper in hand-printed crepe de chine, with collar and facings of plain silk, from Libertys own works at Merton Abbey. Available in a variety of designs and colours, costing 3
Liberty silk shawlSilk shawl hand printed at Liberty & Cos own works at Merton Abbey. Reproduction of an old Indian design, 56 inches square, including fringe, costing 2, 17 shillings and sixpence. Date: 20th century
WWI - Italian Garibaldier Infantryman at the Forest of Argonne, January 1915. Date: 1915
Advert for Asprey hand bags & clutches 1928A wide variety of hand bags and clutches, available from Asprey of Bond Street. 1928
Advert for Debenham & Freebody lingerie 1937Womens lingerie in pure silk. Date: 1937
Advert for Debenham & Freebody pyjamas and nightdresses 1934Floral printed pyjamas and nightdresses, portrayed in pure silk, crepe-de-chine and wasing satin trimmed with dainty frill of plain georgette to tone. 1934
Advert for Swan & Edgar smart frocks 1909Two women wearing smart tunic frocks in fashionable shantung tussore silk, bodice daintily trimmed pipings. 1909
Advert for Wolsey thermal underwear 1938Wolsey winter Svelts thermal underwear providing additional warmth no bulky underneaths! Date: 1938
Compact / Lipstick HolderIngenious comapct with the mirror concealed in the lid and space for two lipsticks within the large silk tassel. Date: circa 1920
Silk ButterflyA silkworm butterfly. Date: 1930s
In the Shadow of Pan (1905). Conder, Charles Edward 1868 - 1909. Date: 1905
Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan - Silk Industry - Conditioning House. Date: circa 1910s
Japanese Geisha - Seated in an ornately-carved chair Date: circa 1904
Two Japanese Geisha Girls walk hand in hand in the park Date: circa 1906
Japan - Studio Photographic Portrait of a Japanese Geisha Date: circa 1905
Japan - Kabuki actress with large headdress and sword Date: circa 1901
A decorative box seller and three geisha customers - Japan Date: circa 1906
Japan - A pair of friendly Geisha Girls - both wearing beautiful silk kimonos. Date: circa 1910s
Japan - A group of friendly Geisha Girls - all wearing beautiful silk kimonos. Date: circa 1910s
Japanese Wedding Ceremony series - Changing wedding dressJapanese Wedding Ceremony series - The bride changing her wedding dress (Shiromuku) for another ceremonial dress, mostly embroidered silk. Date: circa 1910s
Japan - Silk Industry - Silkworms awake from hibernationJapan - Silk Industry - Silkworms during second hibernation phase. Date: circa 1909
Japan - Silk Industry - Silkworms feeding on mulberry leaves Date: circa 1909
Japan - Silk Industry - Silkworms begin to construct cocoons Date: circa 1909
Japan - Silk Industry - Gathering silkworms from egg paperJapan - Silk Industry - Gathering the silkworms from the egg paper using a delicate feather brush. Date: circa 1909
Japan - Silk Industry - Bombyx mori Moths lay eggs on paper Date: circa 1909
Japan - Silk Industry - Reeling the cocoons by foot reel Date: circa 1909
Japan - Silk Industry - Cutting the Mulberry leaves, for the silkworms to consume as they grow to maturity. Date: circa 1907
Japan - Silk Industry - Silkworms 20 days after hatching Date: circa 1907
China - a caravan of Bactrian camels - Beijing. Date: circa 1920s
China - Shanghai - Fashionable dress in Shanghai. Date: circa 1910s
Japanese Silk Industry - Storing the Cocoons Date: circa 1910
Japanese Silk Industry - Reeling the Cocoons by Hand-reel Date: circa 1910
Japanese Silk Industry - Cleaning silk worm beds. Date: circa 1910
