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Ascot Frock 1933Ascot frock by Raphael, Lewis & Silver in a bold azalia floral print with 3 beige organdie flounces at the hem & a matching cross-over front jacket with puffed sleeves
Astrakhan SleevesA coat from the Ledux Company, Leeds with large decorative buttons, over- stitching & Astrakhan sleeves with gathered tops. Worn with a contrasting belt
Office DisputeTrouble at the office? Is the Manager (in the checked jacket and pencil behind the ear) patronising a male colleague and invading his personal space by touching his shoulder?
Skunk Fur Coat / BruyereA three-quarter length coat by Bruyere in black wool with skunk fur sleeves. The model wears a hat with a wide up-turned brim which frames her face
Embroidery & Fur CoatA design by Raphael: A full length evening coat in white satin profusely embroidered with sequins & with a fur roll collar & sleeves
Indian Lamb Coat 1930SA short length coat in grey Indian lamb by Maurice with decorative suede insets. The funnel shaped sleeves are gathered at the shoulder. A fur cap completes the outfit
Astrakhan Trim Coat 30SAn unusual coat in bottle green wool with wrap-over front & full sleeves. The bodice, pointed cuffs & angular collar are in grey astrakhan. Jonelle of Paris
Huzzar Jumper 1933Unusual hand-knitted pullover modelled on a Huzzars uniform incorporates a bold geometric pattern of light coloured bands of diminishing length on bodice & sleeves
Thirties Velvet FrockA marcel waved blonde on a lion footed stool wears a shimmering gown in patterned velvet with kimono sleeves & a deep V neckline - the gored skirt in folds at her feet
Coronation Habit C13ThKing in his Coronation Habit: long, highly ornate tunic with magyar sleeves worn with a buckled girdle, green mantle with decorative lining & soled hose
Ladies of C15ThErmine lined gown with belt, gown with tight sleeves worn over the knuckles or turned back to form a cuff, sleeveless garment with side vent worn over a kirtle
Charles Ix / King FranceCHARLES IX, KING OF FRANCE wears a cap ornamented with jewels & feathers, a small ruff, embroidered cape, doublet with slashed sleeves, jerkin & slashed & bombasted trunk hose
C17th NoblewomenFrench noblewomen: lace falling collar & collars that mark the transition between that & the ruff; padded sleeves, double-skirts tabbed bodices
Farming Couple 1790A relatively prosperous farming couple. She wears a fashionable white muslin gown & shoes with pointed toes & vamps. He is more informally attired in his shirt sleeves
London Fashions 1830English fashions in a French magazine! Do tricolore ribbons reveal sympathy for the revolution? White redingotes: mancherons, tight sleeves with a puffed upper, bonnets & veils
White Dress 1812White muslin dress worn with white spencer trimmed with decorative edging. The sleeves have 7 divisions and are en bouffants with equidistant bands. The ankles are exposed
Costume / Girl & Mum 1835Blue silk & black velvet pelisse-mantle with hanging sleeves, lace edged collar & brooch. Girl: pink mantle with imbecile sleeves & large revers, peaked cap with tassel
Anne of ClevesFourth wife of Henry VIII
Smart Young Woman 1890SA smart young woman wearing a dark suit with mutton chop sleeves, photographed with her favourite dachshund
Mixed Costume 1890STwo young men (brothers. perhaps) and their wives, one with a child sitting on her lap
Old / New Promenade / HeathOld & New ways of promenading are contrasted - a satire on the manners & fashions of 2 generations. N.B The overblown proportions of tiny waists, huge hats & gigot sleeves!
Country Slip / Coat 1913A gentleman dressed for the country in a slip ( slip- on or slip- over ) - a roomy overcoat with raglan sleeves, a fly-front & pocket flaps
Costume May 1869Girl: over-skirt with apron front, fringing & bows. Brown polonaise with train & sleeves with volans; white dress with pelerine cape, sash bow & over-skirt raised at the back
Couple at the races in a costume brochureAn elegant couple at the races. He is wearing a frock coat, top hat, grey trousers, cravat and buttonhole. She is wearing a jacket body with gigot sleeves, a high necked blouse and lace jabot
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
MENs COATS 1828Grey overcoat with cape & hip pockets. Brown D-B frock coat with gigot sleeves, shirt with stand collar & pointed cuffs, patterned cravat, top hat, cane & strapped pantaloons
Evening Dress 1826Short black cut-away coat with gigot sleeves, M -cut collar, white waistcoat, silk under- waistcoat, top hat, black pumps & Wellington pantaloons (buttoned at the calf)
Man in Brown Suit 1817Top hat, cravat, light brown pantaloons with falls, brown double-breasted coat cut away at the front, small collar & sleeves padded & gathered at the shoulder & buttoned cuffs
Man & Boy / Costume 1827Man: grey D-B overcoat, full skirts, gigot sleeves, hip pockets & beaver fur collar. Boy: quartered cap with pom- pom & Athenienne coat with mother-of-pearl buttons
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