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Background imageTransparent Collection: England. London. The Crystal Palace by Joseph Paxton. Great

England. London. The Crystal Palace by Joseph Paxton. Great
The Crystal Palace. Cast-iron and plate-glass building originally erected in Hyde Park, London for Great Exhibition of 1851. Designed by Sir Joseph Paxton (1803-1865). Victoria and Albert Museum

Background imageTransparent Collection: Reichstags Dome by Norman Foster (b. 1935). Berlin. Germany

Reichstags Dome by Norman Foster (b. 1935). Berlin. Germany
Dome of the Reichstag, seat of the German Parliament, designed by Norman Foster (b.1935). Interior. Berlin. Germany

Background imageTransparent Collection: David Wright woman in short black underslip

David Wright woman in short black underslip
Elegant woman with red hair, wearing a short black, semi-transparent underslip. She is sitting on the edge of her dressing table, loosening her hair

Background imageTransparent Collection: See-Through Baby Doll

See-Through Baby Doll
Fifties blonde, wearing a white see-through baby doll nightie with a yoke & bikini style knickers, sits on a white rug

Background imageTransparent Collection: Pierre Auguste Cot (1837-1883). Spring, 1873

Pierre Auguste Cot (1837-1883). Spring, 1873
Pierre Auguste Cot (1837-1883). French painter. Spring, 1873. Oil on Canvas. Metropolitan Museum. New York. United States

Background imageTransparent Collection: Eugene Manet on the Isle of Wight, 1875, by Berthe Morisot

Eugene Manet on the Isle of Wight, 1875, by Berthe Morisot
Berthe Morisot (1841-1895). French Impressionist painter. Eug?¨ne Manet on the Isle of Wight, 1875. Marmottan Monet Museum. Paris. France

Background imageTransparent Collection: Iceland spar

Iceland spar
A specimen of Iceland spar from Rodefjord, Iceland. Transparent crystal composed of the mineral, calcite (calcium carbonate) which has unusual property of double refraction

Background imageTransparent Collection: Calendar girl by David Wright

Calendar girl by David Wright
A blonde woman dressed in a transparent black teddy which leaves little to the imagination relaxes on a chaise lounge

Background imageTransparent Collection: Planet earth as perceived by Cosmas

Planet earth as perceived by Cosmas, with walls on either side of the Heavens, a transparent firmament, a reservoir of waters above the planet, and above them the Empyrean vault

Background imageTransparent Collection: A Transparent Dodge, cartoon

A Transparent Dodge, cartoon
A Transparent Dodge. Germany: Help! Help! I drown! Throw me the life-belt! Mr Lloyd George and M. Briand: Try standing up on your feet

Background imageTransparent Collection: Advert for Carron Company - Cooking Range 1910

Advert for Carron Company - Cooking Range 1910
New range the Carron with thermometer fitted and an inner door that was of transparent glass so the cook could see the progress of the food. Date: 1910

Background imageTransparent Collection: Suzanne Kaaren, American actress and dancer Date: 1939

Suzanne Kaaren, American actress and dancer Date: 1939

Background imageTransparent Collection: Manuela Isidra Tellez-Giron, future Duchess of

Manuela Isidra Tellez-Giron, future Duchess of
Agustin Esteve Marques (1753-1820). Spanish painter. Manuela Isidra Tellez-Giron, future Duchess of Abrantes, 1797. Oil on canvas, 110, 5 x 86 cm. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageTransparent Collection: A low stool with transparent screen decorated with embroidered f

A low stool with transparent screen decorated with embroidered f
A tabouret or low stool with transparent screen decorated with embroidered flowers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D

Background imageTransparent Collection: Merveilleuse in front of a mirror, Paris, 1803

Merveilleuse in front of a mirror, Paris, 1803
Merveilleuse in front of a mirror. She wears a lace morning bonnet, a see-through muslin gown with an elastic corset. Bonnet du Matin, Corset Elastique

Background imageTransparent Collection: Venetian window and curtain, Regency style

Venetian window and curtain, Regency style. Blue and green fringed curtains hanging from a gilt curtain rod with transparent curtains over the window

Background imageTransparent Collection: Drawing room curtains, Regency style

Drawing room curtains, Regency style. Pelmet with carved gilt top and tassellled drapes, heavy lined curtains and transparent net curtain

Background imageTransparent Collection: Gothic window curtain

Gothic window curtain. Curtain rod across the entire wall, velvet curtains and transparent net curtains over the windows decorated with coats of arms. Cabinet and stool of carved wood and gilt

Background imageTransparent Collection: See-Through Nightgown

See-Through Nightgown
Sultry, fifties temptress, wearing a see-through nightdress with ribbon stripe, soft gathers at the neckline & double spaghetti straps, beckons to the viewer

Background imageTransparent Collection: Nyal's Advertisement

Nyal's Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Nyal's, producers of cosmetics, it is promoting their face cream. Enhances my lady's charm, imparting girlish youth & transparent beauty

Background imageTransparent Collection: Indian miniature depicting the Hindu gods

Indian miniature depicting the Hindu gods in Indras gardens of Nandana. Winged gods and angels Devas. Indra Divinita Indostanica

Background imageTransparent Collection: The first caliphs of the Orthodox Caliphate

The first caliphs of the Orthodox Caliphate: Alu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali, wearing turbans, reading the koran. Califfi

Background imageTransparent Collection: Poster for The Treasure Ship in Fairy Seas London Hippodrome

Poster for The Treasure Ship in Fairy Seas London Hippodrome
Poster for the latest wonder show at the London Hippodrome, for Christmas 1906. The Treasure Ship in Fairy Seas featured several scenes played under water in the Hippodromes transparent tank

Background imageTransparent Collection: Transparent flowered Hartwegs penstemon

Transparent flowered Hartwegs penstemon, Penstemon hartwegii var. transparens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Background imageTransparent Collection: Woman in vol-au-vent bonnet and dress with

Woman in vol-au-vent bonnet and dress with
Woman in vol-au-vent bonnet, scarf, dress with transparent sleeves and brodequin bootees. A strict casuist might find something reprehensible with this bodice

Background imageTransparent Collection: English plum varieties, Prunus domestica

English plum varieties, Prunus domestica
English plum varieties, Prince of Wales and Rivers Early Transparent Gage, Prunus domestica

Background imageTransparent Collection: Dancer in a long transparent dress

Dancer in a long transparent dress
Dancer in a long voluminous, transparent dress reminiscent of that of the Lydians and Phrygians. It may be Bacchus consort Ariadne

Background imageTransparent Collection: Female dancer with box performing rites of Bacchus

Female dancer with box performing rites of Bacchus
Female dancer in voluminous transparent robes with a box perhaps alluding to the mysteries of Bacchus

Background imageTransparent Collection: Spirit Photograph - Schemboche

Spirit Photograph - Schemboche
A spirit photograph by Schemboche of an Italian Woman approached by a white robe-draped spirit who places his hand upon her shoulder. Date: circa 1870s

Background imageTransparent Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 332

Curtis British Entomology Plate 332
Lepidoptera: Psyche radiella = Epichnopteryx plumella (Woolly Case-bearer, Transparent Sweep) [Plant: Ononis repens (Rest-harrow)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageTransparent Collection: 40S AUSSIE BEACH BABE

40S AUSSIE BEACH BABE
A skirtless bathing costume composed of a transparent blue lace or net lined with a flesh-coloured jersey. Lightweight, its guaranteed not to hamper the swimmer. Date: 1940

Background imageTransparent Collection: EVENING DRESS 1830

EVENING DRESS 1830
Gowns with transparent lace over-skirts with deep scalloped & embroidered flounces & wide over-sleeves that taper to a point. The white gown has lace manchettes. Date: 1830

Background imageTransparent Collection: Scandalous Frocks 1908

Scandalous Frocks 1908
Brazen women cause a scandal at the French races in their decollete gowns which use transparent fabrics over the chest in order to conform to the fashion for high collars

Background imageTransparent Collection: Vases

Vases
One of two clear glass vases with a spreading foot and a long slim stem rising to a pinched neck opening with a serpentine three lobed rim. The glass has twisted ridges and dates from c.1870-1910

Background imageTransparent Collection: Streamline Silhouette, the Adorables cabaret act

Streamline Silhouette, the Adorables cabaret act
The Adorables, an American all-comedy floor-show playing with huge success at the Grosvenor House Hotel in the autumn of 1938. Introduced to London the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dance, The Yam

Background imageTransparent Collection: Ball Dresses 1899

Ball Dresses 1899
Gowns with square Victorian bodices, shoulder straps & transparent epaulettes. Pink: draped corsage. Green: corsage of horizontal rows of lace, panels of lace on the skirt. Date: 1899

Background imageTransparent Collection: Palaemonetes varians, ditch shrimp larva

Palaemonetes varians, ditch shrimp larva
Larva of the ditch shrimp in stage five of development, just prior to metamorphosis

Background imageTransparent Collection: Metal Disc Dress 1968

Metal Disc Dress 1968
Mini-dress: bodice & skirt are joined by a band of flat metal discs riveted to transparent plastic - a futuristic style reminiscent of Paco Rabannes metal dress of 1967

Background imageTransparent Collection: Female Type / Scanty Dress

Female Type / Scanty Dress
A woman stands at the window at twilight in a transparent dressing gown

Background imageTransparent Collection: Jelly glass

Jelly glass
Short jelly or dessert glass cut with round-topped flutes on short stem and plain foot made in England in c.1830-40. Date: c.1830-1840

Background imageTransparent Collection: Sugar bowl from a tea caddy

Sugar bowl from a tea caddy
Tea caddy made from rosewood with mother-of-pearl inlays, with a canted lid, containing two hinged-lidded compartments, one lid inlaid G, the other B

Background imageTransparent Collection: Cocktail glass

Cocktail glass
One of six cocktail glases with a conical bowl and engraved and sandblasted decoration of a cockerel standing in profile between two floral sprays

Background imageTransparent Collection: Jar

Jar
Cranberry-coloured glass jar with a ribbed interior and lid with a moulded clear glass finial, thought to date c.1850-1880. Date: 1850-1880

Background imageTransparent Collection: Fantastic Adventures - Jewels of the toad

Fantastic Adventures - Jewels of the toad
Cover of Fantastic Adventures, October 1943, featuring the story Jewels of the toad by Frank Patton

Background imageTransparent Collection: Frilly Fashions 1892

Frilly Fashions 1892
Blue: yoke bodice, sleeves (3 vandyked flounces, pleated transparent flared cuffs). Brown: wrap-over coat bodice, frilled revers, gored skirt, gigot sleeves, broad belt. Date: 1892

Background imageTransparent Collection: Miniature / Passot

Miniature / Passot
A young brunette lady wears a white gown with puffed sleeves and transparent gigot over- sleeves. A pink and white scarf is draped round her neck. Date: late 1820s

Background imageTransparent Collection: Spotted Costume 1827

Spotted Costume 1827
Hat with ostrich feathers, rosettes under the brim & long strings. Red & yellow spotted gown with gigot sleeves & transparent over-sleeve. Skirt with scalloped flounces. Date: 1827

Background imageTransparent Collection: Women Bathe at Fountain

Women Bathe at Fountain
Two women, one in transparent drapery, bathe gracefully and bashfully by a fountain. Date: 18th century?

Background imageTransparent Collection: To the Moon City

To the Moon City
The Moon Pirates [Neil R Jones] A spaceship from Earth arrives on Mars, through the transparent domes which house the cities Date: 1934

Background imageTransparent Collection: Four fashionable ladies at a soiree

Four fashionable ladies at a soiree
Four society ladies: two wear wide shouldered gowns with transparent over-sleeves marking the transition to the new fashion. The other two have short puffed sleeves. Date: late 1820s

Background imageTransparent Collection: The Empire Cookery Book - Advertisement for Pyrex

The Empire Cookery Book - Advertisement for Pyrex Transparent glass ovenware. Date: 1920s

Background imageTransparent Collection: Great salpa, Salpa maxima

Great salpa, Salpa maxima.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Background imageTransparent Collection: TOME, Narciso (1690-1752). Transparent. 1729 - 1731

TOME, Narciso (1690-1752). Transparent. 1729 - 1731. SPAIN. Toledo. Cathedral. Rococo. Relief on marble

Background imageTransparent Collection: Veiled Turkish woman

Veiled Turkish woman. Date: circa 1870

Background imageTransparent Collection: Crystal ball

Crystal balls are produced by grinding and polishing quartz (silicon dyoxide) cystal into spheres

Background imageTransparent Collection: Colourful illustration of of two fish and a crustacean

Colourful illustration of of two fish and a crustacean
Folio 42 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 1, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Background imageTransparent Collection: Paedocypris progenetica (male)

Paedocypris progenetica (male)
This is one of the smallest known vertebrate, reaching only 7.9mm in length, discovered on the Indonesian Island of Sumatra. Photographed by Dr. Ralf Britz

Background imageTransparent Collection: Paedocypris progenetica (female)

Paedocypris progenetica (female)
This is one of the smallest known vertebrate, reaching only 7.9mm in length, discovered on the Indonesian Island of Sumatra. Photographed by Dr. Ralf Britz

Background imageTransparent Collection: Halipegus hessleri, parasitic worm

Halipegus hessleri, parasitic worm
A parasitic worm specimen measuring 3.3mm

Background imageTransparent Collection: Human Brain Display

Human Brain Display

Background imageTransparent Collection: A selection of topaz cut stones

A selection of topaz cut stones
Topaz is the hardest silicate mineral and comprises of (aluminum silicate fluoride hydroxide)

Background imageTransparent Collection: Kernite

Kernite is composed of hydrated sodium borate hydroxide with transparent crystals. Kernite is also an important ore of borax. Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageTransparent Collection: Diamond with garnet

Diamond with garnet
Red garnet crystal in an octagonal, step-cut diamond. Diamond comprises of compacted carbon and is the hardest natural substance known on Earth

Background imageTransparent Collection: Spodumene crystal and cut stone

Spodumene crystal and cut stone
Large spodumene (Lithium Aluminum Silicate) crystal and cut gemstone from Brazil

Background imageTransparent Collection: Cichlid

Cichlid from the family of perch-like fishes native to rivers and lakes in central and south America, Africa and Madagascar and parts of Asia

Background imageTransparent Collection: Oestrus ovis, ship nasal botfly larva

Oestrus ovis, ship nasal botfly larva
A ship nasal botfly larva, a cause of myiasis extracted from a human eye in Kuwait. Photographed by Martin Hall

Background imageTransparent Collection: Calcite (Iceland spar)

Calcite (Iceland spar)
A specimen of Iceland spar from Rodefjord, Iceland. Transparent crystal composed of the mineral, calcite (calcium carbonate) which has unusual property of double refraction

Background imageTransparent Collection: David Wright woman in pink evening dress

David Wright woman in pink evening dress
Elegant woman in a pink evening dress, doing her makeup. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

Background imageTransparent Collection: Initiaion of the Rosy-Cross

Initiaion of the Rosy-Cross
The " transparent light of charity" is extinguished as part of the ceremony. Date: 1890s

Background imageTransparent Collection: Greek Costume / Louvre

Greek Costume / Louvre
ANCIENT GREECE: Nymphs of the cortege of Aphrodite (Venus) wearing sheer & ornamented chitons through which their bodies are clearly visible. Date: B.C

Background imageTransparent Collection: Glamour girl on sand dunes in Cornwall

Glamour girl on sand dunes in Cornwall
A glamour girl poses in her see-through negligee on the sand dunes on a beach in Cornwall

Background imageTransparent Collection: Turkish woman with parasol

Turkish woman with parasol
Turkish woman standing with an open white parasol in traditional street costume

Background imageTransparent Collection: Turkish woman from Constantinople

Turkish woman from Constantinople
Veiled turkish Woman from Constantinople, Turkey with a star in her hair and her scarf/veil covereing a bow on top of her head

Background imageTransparent Collection: A Turkish Woman - portrait photograph

A Turkish Woman - portrait photograph
A studio portrait of a veiled woman resting her arm on the back of a wooden seat

Background imageTransparent Collection: Patriotic pro-Turkish card

Patriotic pro-Turkish card depicting a veiled Turkish woman in flowing see-through white robes, carrying and waving a large Turkish flag

Background imageTransparent Collection: Grand Turkish Lady

Grand Turkish Lady
A Grand Turkish Lady with fine wall decoration behind

Background imageTransparent Collection: Veiled Turkish Lady from a good Family

Veiled Turkish Lady from a good Family with fine gloves and a fan

Background imageTransparent Collection: Three Turkish Women - veiled

Three Turkish Women - veiled
Three veiled Turkish women. Interestingly showing their ankles - showing a certain level of relaxation on the stringent dress code for women in the Ottoman Empire

Background imageTransparent Collection: And So To Bed by David Wright

And So To Bed by David Wright
Illustration by pin up artist David Wright featuring one of his trademark Lovelies wearing a diaphanous night dress through which you can see her shapely legs and pert figure

Background imageTransparent Collection: PLUMS

PLUMS
Early Transparent Gage Rivers Early Prolific

Background imageTransparent Collection: Bat Girl by A. Penot

Bat Girl by A. Penot
Illustration by A.Penot of a girl dressed in a transparent bat outfit

Background imageTransparent Collection: No, Colonel, You ve got the wrong number by Merlin Enabnit

No, Colonel, You ve got the wrong number by Merlin Enabnit
Back view of a dark-haired pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979). She is wearing a transparent pink and blue dress and speaking on a red telephone

Background imageTransparent Collection: Well, Warden, Hows this for a siren suit? by Merlin Enabnit

Well, Warden, Hows this for a siren suit? by Merlin Enabnit
Red-headed pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) dressed in a transparent negligee. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageTransparent Collection: Airship of Europa

Airship of Europa
On Europa, Jupiters fourth largest moon, the science of plastics is advanced to its ultimate in this light and transparent airship



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