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A monkey in costumeA woman holds a mirror to a monkeys face, clearly pleased with how the make-over has gone. The creature, wearing a tricorne hat and military jacket, seems slightly less impressed by it all
Peeress Tricorne HatA tricorne hat, made from black velour to be worn by the life peeresses in the House of Lords. Designed by Ede and Ravenscroft the robe-makers
New Life Peers 1958Page from The Sphere depicting the first life peers arriving at the House of Lords for the traditional ceremony of introducing barons to the House of Lords
Paul I / Russia / WolffPAUL I Emperor of Russia 1796-1801; son of Peter III and Catherine the Great
The PoliticianA short-sighted politician is so caught up in his newspaper he does not realise that his candle has set fire to the brim of his tricorne hat
Fashion Plate 1905Costumes with tablier skirts & sleeves that are full on the upper arm. One has a bolero style jacket bodice, the other lace flounces. Hats: tricorn hat with rosette, large flat hat
Military Fashions 1914The initial impact of the war on fashion i.e a source of style. Military taileur of hobble skirt & 3/4 jacket with flared skirt, Napoleonic collar & cuffs, braiding & epaulettes
Chelsea Pensioners SingChelsea Pensioners, veterans of the Chelsea Hospital, were early rehearsing their Christmas carols when our photographer called upon them this morning
Lady in Military DressA woman in a fancy dress costume based on a mans military uniform which includes a jacket with epaulettes & braid, a black stock, tricorne hat & sword