Styles Collection (#6)

Trafalgar hairstyle 1940s
During the 1940s, elaborate hair was in. Due to the rationing during World War II, most women chose lovely hairstyles over new dresses. This hairstyle was influenced by Horatio Nelson. Date: 1940s

Bulls eye hairstyle 1940s
During the 1940s, elaborate hair was in. Due to the rationing during World War II, most women chose lovely hairstyles over new dresses

The new Coxcomb of the 1940s

1940s hairstyle - Bow
Daisy Duck influence on this hairstyle of the 1940s. Date: 1940s

Advert for Eugene permanent wave 1922
A Permanent Wave as it SHOULD look Date: 1922

Classical style of the 1940s
During the 1940s, elaborate hair was in. Due to the rationing during World War II, most women chose lovely hairstyles over new dresses. 1940s

Change of contour hairstyle 1940s
During the 1940s, elaborate hair was in. Due to the rationing during World War II, most women chose lovely hairstyles over new dresses. A hairstyle with essential simplicity. Date: 1940s

Circular roll hairstyle 1940s
During the 1940s, elaborate hair was in. Due to the rationing during World War II, most women chose lovely hairstyles over new dresses

Forward movement hairstyle 1940s
During the 1940s, elaborate hair was in. Due to the rationing during World War II, most women chose lovely hairstyles over new dresses

D Elegance hairstyle 1940s
During the 1940s, elaborate hair was in. Due to the rationing during World War II, most women chose lovely hairstyles over new dresses

Semi-Edwardian hairstyle 1940s
During the 1940s, elaborate hair was in. Due to the rationing during World War II, most women chose lovely hairstyles over new dresses

Grecian contour hairstyle 1940s
During the 1940s, elaborate hair was in. Due to the rationing during World War II, most women chose lovely hairstyles over new dresses

V-shaped roll 1940s
During the 1940s, elaborate hair was in. Due to the rationing during World War II, most women chose lovely hairstyles over new dresses

Sweaters, pullovers, jumpers for men
Sweaters of various colours and styles for men, mostly V-neck, one with buttons and a collar, and one polo neck. Date: 1936

Peacock styles. Anchor Buggy Co. Date c1897

Epochs of mens dress

Five styles of tobacco or opium pipes. Date 1878 Dec

Sea Scouts receiving training on sailing rigs
Sea Scouts receiving training on different styles of sailing rig. circa 1950

A concert at Aachen, Germany
Ladies with an array of hairstyles listen to a concert at Aachen, Germany. Date: 1846

Norman Arches
Norman arches in St. Andrews Church, Sussex, England. Date: 11th century

Permanent Wave
A PERMANENT WAVE by EUGENE comprises more than the actual process of waving the hair... Date: 1924

Hairstyle 1960S
A young woman with her hair curled up at the ends, a very popular 1960s hairstyle. Date: 1967

Blackpool Casino
The splendid Art Deco building which houses Blackpool Casino, Lancashire, England. Date: 1930s

Robert Adam Architecture
In 1774, Robert Adam completed the Adelphi development, created after 2 years abroad in Rome. No 7 Adam Street has well preserved Anthemion pilasters. Date: 1770s

Tudor House Museum
The Tudor House Museum, Southampton, England. Built in the 1530s. Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I are all reputed to have stayed here. Date: 15th century

Norman Stonework
Detail of Norman stonework, around a doorway at Broxford Church, Hampshire, England. Date: 11th century

Hungary - Budapest - Vajdahunyad Castle
Vajdahunyad Castle, or Vajdahunyad-var, is a castle in City Park, Budapest, Hungary, that was built between 1896 and 1908, designed by Ignac Alpar

Art Nouveau Polka
The Art Nouveau Polka : though its hard to see how music can express the Art Nouveau style, this is certainly a reflection of popular taste. Date: circa 1900

1907 Delauncey Belleville
Autos, Old Styles. 1907 Delauney Belleville automobile parked at the curb of a street

1904 Mors
Autos, Old Styles. R.C. Vanderbilt seated in a 1904 American Mors automobile parked near a house

1913 American Tourist
Harry G Potter. Autos, Old Styles. - 1913 American Tourist automobile with driver and two passengers in a wooded area

1919 Overland Roadster
Autos, Old Styles. 1919 Overland Roadster automobile with driver and one passenger parked on a road

1913 touring car
Autos, Old Styles. 1913 touring car with driver and three male passengers parked on a road

Cadillac showroom
Autos, Old Styles. Special racing car with driver parked in front of a Cadillac dealership

Burmese solo male dancer in traditional costume
A Burmese solo male dancer in his traditional costume, holding his hands together. The dance has ancient origins and is linked to Chinese, Indian, Indonesian and Thai styles

Cairo - Egyptain Gates
A pair of gateway doors (possibly to a Mosque) in Cairo, Egypt, showing traditional artistic and architectural styling

A Lady is waited on by two Japanese Servants
A naked woman, playing a guitar-like instrument, is tended to by two Japanese servants; one brings in a tray of tea while the other styles her hair

Stiebel, Worth and Paterson designs, 1954
From left; Overskirts were in favour with several designers, worn apron-wise, or in a pannier effect

Barcelona - Gateway to Labyrinth Gardens
The entrance to the former palace of the Desvalls at the Horta Labyrinth Park/Gardens (Parque del laberinto de Horta ) at Barcelona, Spain

The Governors Palace, Rhodes, Greece
The Governors Palace on the Island of Rhodes, Greece. It is one of the most considerable buildings construced during the Italian occupation of the island

Girls in bathing attire
Two girls in different styles of bathing attire have inspired the writer of this postcards ode to bathing beauties: Betwixt these two maidens, I m put to a test, I cannot determine

Revolutionary Art
An outdoor studio of the Political Department of Artists : the revolution will evolve its own distinctive art styles to meet the requirements of propaganda

Russian Long Hair
A Tunguzian [Siberian] Prince whose Hair was Four Dutch Ells long and his Sons near an Ell long. [A Flemish ell was about 27 inches, or 70 cm]

Russian Ladys Hair
A Russian countrywoman grows her hair long, but keeps it under control by confining it within a long embroidered sheath (for want of a better word)

French Childrens Wear
French children (with their mothers) in styles ranging from the traditional French childs schoolwear to an amazing boys outfit with shorts, long socks and cap

Aertex advertisement, 1906
An advertisement showing the styles of shirts and underwear made from Aertex, 1906

Palmyra Reconstructed
Reconstruction of the ancient city of Tadmor, or Palmyra, said to have been built by Solomon, though the architect- -ural styles are more remini- -cent of renaissance Italy

Children Costume 1937
Clothing styles available for little French boys and girls including coats, dresses and shorts

Fifties Curls / Woof
A short fifties hairstyle with soft curls piled up off the face

Blonde Page Boy Hairdo
A blonde woman with a fifties page boy hairstyle shown in profile

Futurist Portrait
- Thank heavens, Mummy is never going to know that I sat for this portrait !

Monstrosities of 1819-20
A satire on fashion. Amongst the styles mocked are cossack trousers, pinched male waists, high stand-fall collars, the Nelson bustle, huge headgear & profusely adorned hemlines

Fur Hats for 1922
A selection of hats in various styles and furs including a petit-gris turban, velvet & mole fur Marquis, a toque & a Breton hat with a fur brim

Japanese Coiffures
A variety of hairstyles for Japanese men and women

Long Wavy Hair
A model shows off her mane of freshly brushed, thick, wavy hair

BLOUSES 1915
Selection of blouses in floral, striped & plain fabrics with lace over-bodice, wide shawl collars, wired stand collars, epaulettes & various cuff styles

Big Hair of C. 1918
An example of the big hair style fashionable around this date. The hair is curled & piled high up on the head, with large curls at the cheeks & a short fringe

English Woman 1610
Her farthingale holds the panels of her gown to her sides, revealing her under- skirt far more than did the cutaway styles of yesterday; high ruffs are now in fashion

Lingerie & Caps 1851
French lingerie & caps. The blouses are decorated with a profusion of lace especially at the cuffs where various styles are used including vandyked & scalloped edges

Park Entrance Gates
Various styles of park entrance gates

Brit. Recruitment Poster
The Army of Today and Yesterday - Join the Army and See the World - Good pay - Fine Prospects - A Good Life

Maid Admitting Visitor
A pretty maid, sporting a fashionable hair style of the day, looks coyly at a male visitor who is calling on her mistress

Symbolic cutting of pigtails in Shanghai, China
At Shanghai, 500 young men voluntarily relinquish their traditional pigtails, symbolising a new modernising spirit in China

Knickers 1935
A lady models one of the many styles of undies available from this company. Others include a girls knicker with a pocket for keeping safe all manner of things

FRENCHWOMAN 1614 - 2
A marked change of fashion takes place when Louis XIII inherits the throne : the wide lace collar and low-cut bodice are new styles which distinguish the period

3 Evening Dresses 1843
Hair is worn off the face & covers the ears & is ornamented with white ostrich plumes & wheat, rosettes & tiny flowers. Ans shaped coil of hair is secured with a comb

Dog-Walking Chic 1937
Spanish dog-walkers preamble in the park. Styles include a check jacket & waistcoat & a short sleeved jacket worn over a frock. A pink butterfly print dress catches the eye

Extravagant Styles
Coiffeurs at work on an extravagant hair style : a contemporary satire on the fashionable excesses of the late 18th century

American Fashions 1924
Selection of tubular dresses with belts & sashes on the hips. Styles include a coat dress with diagonal wrap over front & button detail, pleated skirts or kimono sleeves

Hairstyles / French 1919
Decisions, decisions... whether to cut it all off or not?

Ladies Sewing / 1850S
Open bodices with or without revers worn with chemisettes (with buttoned front, broderie Anglaise, volans), pagoda sleeves, various styles of engageantes & lace caps

Hyde Park Fashions 1822
A satire on fashion. Amongst the styles mocked are cossack trousers, pinched male waists, high stand-fall collars & large expanses of shirt front & ladies showing their legs

Suits / Men & Boys 1926
Men: a selection of single- breasted suits some with patch pockets, trousers with turn- ups & spats. Boys: shorts suits with various jacket styles

Asian Headdess
Depicting various styles of headgear worn in Asia including brightly coloured turbans, tall pointed hats with ornate patterns or in fur

Fancy Hats for 1919
Five styles of cap for the summer resembling bathing caps, berets and turbans. Ornamented with bows large & small, a rose or a pom-pon they are very becoming

Hat Styles for 1787
Hats profusely ornamented with feathers, bows, ribbons & flowers. Stripes are very much in vogue. Some have broad flat brims, others have a brim that tapers outwards & downwards

Shoes by Lotus 1938
Hand-fashioned Spring shoes for women by Lotus: a high heeled suede court shoe, a shoe with punched out designs & two styles of heeled lace- up

C18th Century Revival
Fine feathers in wartime: dress designers attempt to counter the practical move of wearing shorter, fuller skirts by employing impractical styles of previous centuries

COTE D AZUR STYLE 1915
Fashion panarama showing the variety of styles available during 1915. Amongst the full- skirted creations are gowns with low backs & long narrow skirts with trains

Vichy Fashions 1915
Girls: loose smock or drop waist. Women: styles ranging from a single long skirt to the fashionable voluminous skirts. Also Louis heeled shoes, hats - broad brims or vertical feathers

Fishing / Norway / Dangers
The variety of fishing styles in the Norwegian Sea, from ship-based catches to the dangers of fishing while balanced on floes of ice!

Old & New Introductions
The old and new styles of introducing a new acquaintance

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