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Two ladies in outfits by Philippe et Gaston and DrecollTwo fashionable ladies wearing fashionable summer outfits, probably for a day at the races. On the left, a white cap-sleeve crepe dress with black floral pattern and yellow border trim
Two ladies in summer outfits by Doucet and JennyTwo ladies in fashionable summer outfits, standing near a tennis court. On the left, a 3/4 length light yellow and black patterned crepe de chine dress with black rosette at the hip
Two ladies in outfits by Lucien Lelong and Jean PatouTwo fashionable ladies in summer outfits, watching a cycle race. On the left, a long sleeved white and navy blue crepe de chine patterned 3/4 length dress, with white collar and cuffs
Two ladies in evening dresses by Drecoll
Joseph Chamberlain - Coat of Many ColoursIn a picture postcard, Radical politicial Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) is pictured wearing a coat of many colours. Each segment reflects the different stages in his political career: socialist
Dutch poster, main British ranks and insigniaDutch poster showing the main British ranks and insignia in the various wartime services. 20th century
Fur Trimmed Frock 1923Low-waisted dress with a gathered skirt trimmed with rows of fur, a high stand fall fur collar, tight full length under-sleeves & fur trimmed bell sleeve. Date: 1923
Nursery, rhyme, The Queen of Hearts, Caldecott, 3 of 8The Knave of Hearts, he stole those tarts
David Wright woman in cream coloured coatElegant woman with blonde hair, wearing a tight-waisted cream coloured coat. She is checking her lipstick in a hand-held mirror
Woman in a summer dress from Selfridge sA woman poses in a summer dress with a parasol, in an advertisement for Selfridge s, the London store in which the sun never sets
Portrait of an army corporal, Mid WalesPortrait of an army corporal in full uniform, posing for his photo in a garden, probably in Mid Wales. He wears a medal, and his cap
Andreas GryphiusANDREAS GRYPHIUS German writer
WOMEN & GIRL 1859-60Vertical trimming is fashionable. The brown dress has a jacket body with long basques at the back & ornamented with black dots & a gathered trim
The New Darracq motor car engineA unique (and unsuccessful) engine with a single rotating cylindrical sleeve to induct and remove gases. It should have been smooth and silent but was perhaps too wacky to succeed
1930S Ermine CoatAn unusual, yet typically 1930s coat with wide sleeve tops & flaring skirt in ermine. The diagonal cut gives added interest. This is apparently a summer coat!
Brunette with BeerSmiling brunette model, wearing a white cap sleeve blouse with the collar turned up & a red & white chevron pattern cravat, holds up a half empty glass of beer
Costume / Red ShortsCarefree fifties blonde, wearing a cap sleeve blouse & red shorts with side fastening, patch pockets & white over-stitching, leans against some railings
Walking Dress 1807White sleeveless pelisse with a split over cape that narrows to a point front & back. A long sleeve with a row of buttons is visible. Plus: gloves, parasol & hat
Costume June 1870Dresses comprised of an under- skirt, upper-skirt with apron front & jacket bodice with basques deep enough to form an over-skirt. Girl: tunic with pointed hem & waistband
Fashions May 1868White paletot with peplum points. Girl: habit shirt with a puff at the sleeve top, skirt with pyramid trim, tunic with peplum skirt ends. N.B use of broad ribbon trimmings
Velvet Dress 1933A brown velvet dress with full short sleeves, a ruffled hem, diagonal wrap-over front with belt and white pin-tuck collar and sleeve detail. Designed by Jenny
Female Type / Sepia C1860A dress in a horizontally striped fabric with front buttoning bodice, gigot sleeves, white cuffs & collar, a plain skirt, brooch & pendant on a long chain
Family Photo 1897Womans dress: gored skirt, tight sleeve with puffed over- sleeve. Girls: yoked dresses with gathered bodices, tight sleeves with full gathered uppers, belts & laced boots
Two Piece Swimsuits 1876Two swimmers in the two-piece short-sleeve bathing costume of the day. The short knickers are quite revealing compared with the long dresses of contemporary fashion
Flower Arranging 1929A young woman, in her orientally inspired boudoir arranges Physalis / Chinese Lantern in a porcelain vase. Date: 1929
Roman WomanSeated woman of classical Rome - note the buttoned sleeve and the open-toe sandals
Mens Vest and DrawersAertex half-sleeve vest and trunk drawers - this two-piece garment suit is priced from seven shillings and sixpence
Sketch of a London sergeantSketch of a London policeman (a sergeant)
NELSON (1758 - 1805)HORATIO, Lord NELSON Showing his empty right sleeve
Walking Dress 1860Black velvet mantle, green silk dress; blue silk dress with black & blue flounces, sleeves with puffings & black frills; Pardessus Medici with violet silk ruchings
Wedding Dress 1840A young bride about to sign the register wears a dress with 3 lace edged flounces, pointed waist, bell shaped upper sleeves worn over a tightfitting under sleeve