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Two young ladies in outfits by DoeuilletTwo fashionable young ladies out walking in outfits by Doeuillet. On the left, a muslin afternoon dress in a floral pattern
Two ladies in autumn outfits by Bernard and PremetTwo fashionable ladies out walking in their autumn outfits. On the left, a red crepe de chine dress with decorative pleating, by Bernard
Two ladies out walking in outfits by RedfernTwo fashionable ladies out walking at Cap Ferrat in outfits by Redfern. On the left, a black and white wrap dress with white buttons down the back
Young lady in black and beige outfit by MolyneuxYoung lady wearing a 3/4 length black coat and tunic dress with beige pattern, by Molyneux. 1924
Young lady in grey and white outfit by Paul PoiretYoung lady answering the door in a grey and white crepe outfit by Paul Poiret. The tunic has a pink and green design, and there is a matching green belt slung low on the hips. 1924
Tatler front cover, Wimbledon 1962Front cover of The Tatler, reporting on Wimbledon Tennis Championship for 1962 and particularly tennis fashions. The girl clearing the net in style is wearing a tennis tunic by tennis fashion leading
Frenchwoman with returning soldier
British PriestessesTwo Roman-British priestesses in their temple precinct : the one on the left wears the ancient style of costume, her companion a more Romanised gown and tunic. Date: early centuries AD
Soldiers of Henry IIISoldiers of the reign of Henry III : on the left a man of arms in full armour; right, a cross-bowman, in a long mail tunic : behind, a peasant, unarmoured, bearing a spear. Date: 1250
Greek Costume / LouvreANCIENT GREECE: Nymphs of the cortege of Aphrodite (Venus) wearing sheer & ornamented chitons through which their bodies are clearly visible. Date: B.C
C12th Male DressLabourer: Phrygian cap, hooded tunic hitched up, long stockings & short boots. Rich Jew: conical hat with brim, mantle pinned with a brooch, super-tunic, girdle & pouch. Date: 12th century
Paisley Costume 1888Brown wool costume with embroidered paisley border: under-skirt & wrap over tunic & bodice which buttons on one side, 3/4 length slightly puffed sleeves. Date: 1888
Brown Open Bodice 1899Open bodice with revers that extend beyond the waistline, tight sleeves pleated at the shoulder, gored tunic open to reveal an embroidered under- skirt & pouched blouse. Date: 1899
Fashions 1884Jacket bodice with dentate basques & plastron, pleated skirt & tunic; jacket body & waistcoat, small fur muff, flounce edged skirt, tunic draped in a polonaise. Date: 1884
Costume / Children / 1880Boys: knickerbockers, bowler hat, tunic with cape. Girls: low waisted dress with yoke, striped stockings; coat- bodice, kilted or flounced short skirts, trimmed hats. Date: 1880
DRESS & CAPE 1914Brimless hat & feathers, dress of tiered tunic & tango skirt, gathered cape with flounce, blouse with wired collar, wrap over long sleeved waistcoat in a vertical stripe & gloves. Date: 1914
Mongolian MilitaryMONGOLIAN weapons and tunic Date: 14th century
King Edgar (Smith)King Edgar, accompanied by a youth of distinction, stands near the triangular Croyland Bridge, holdings sceptre. He wears mantle and tunic, and of course a crown. Date: reigned 957 - 975
The Witch, fancy dressFancy dress costume suggestion for 1884. To go as a Witch it is suggested to wear a quilted petticoat touching the ground, a chintz tunic open at the front and bunched up, a muslin apron
Ken Searle, police historian, wearing the tunic and winter helmet of 1910-1936. He is holding a summer issue helmet (1910-1936, left)
Met Police officer, Victorian periodA Metropolitan Police officer, PC Vincent, in the mid-Victorian period, posing for his photograph in a studio. He is wearing the original Peelers swallowtail jacket
Elizabethan style Christmas card by Ethel ParkinsonA Christmas card by Ethel Parkinson, showing a young couple dressed in Elizabethan style costume in a snowy landscape. The greeting reads
Beefeaters at the Tower of LondonBeefeaters, guardians of the Tower of London, line up in full uniform as they are greeted by military officers
Henry Bakerlate, Yeoman of the GuardSergeant-Major Henry Bakerlate of the 61st Regiment, Yeoman of the Guard. he enlisted in 1842, and is still in good health on the occasion of his 83rd birthday
Phyllis and Jack Dare in Arabian costumeThe actress and singer Phyllis Dare (1890-1975) with her elder brother Jack. They are dressed in costume for an Arabian Nights Ball
Moroccan - Recif ManMoroccan - A Recif man with a dyed pigtail and white tunic
Egyptian Girl set in Artists Palette MotifA portrait photograph of a pretty Egyptain girl, set within the framing of an Artists palette and brushes. She wears a revealing open tunic and a medallion set on a string of red beads
Jeanne De Montfort / 1342JEANNE DE MONTFORT DUCHESSE DE BRETAGNE She helped her husband fight the King of France
Fashions for 1878Girl: lace edged tunic with a pleated insert set into the back. Women: purple floral dress with train & square neckline; 2 colour costume with simulated waistcoat
Baroilhet - Robert BruceThe actor Baroilhet in the role of Robert the Bruce, King of England
Spring Fashions for 1913Sketch depicting the vivid colour and graceful lines of ladies fashion in the early twentieth century. On left: an evening dress in green
Fashions for April, 1872A selection of ladies fashions from the Paris designers, April 1872. From left to right: Toilette de Diner, trimmed with a deep flounce
Man & Boys Fashions 1844Boys: plaid tunic, gigot sleeves, belt, tasselled cap, strapped pantaloons, forage cap, short jackets, vandyked collar, neckerchief, page boy hair-style. Man: D-B coat
Grey & Lace Dress 1899Pale grey dress with an irregular shaped tunic, machine over-stitching, gauged yoke & white lace under-skirt. Her parasol is also trimmed with a lace flounce
Pink Teagown 1899Pink teagown with watteau pleat, accodian pleated chiffon trimmed tunic, yoke & cuffs, black passementerie, accordian pleated under-skirt, high collar with a bow
Photo / Stripe Dress 1880STight fitting, high-necked bodice, buttoning diagonally from shoulder to waist, kilted under-skirt, draped tunic caught up at the rear. Watch & crescent brooch
Women, Girl & Hoop 1877Cuirasse bodice & tunic with underskirt in pink & grey; gold dress with square neckline & plastron composed of horizontal bands of lace. The girl wears heeled boots
Fashions July 1875Polonaise: in lilac stripes with vandyked trim, open jacket bodice, corset front beneath or in brown plaid. Both have elaborate cuffs. Girl: double-breasted coat
Fashions November 1875Lace-edged mantle with tails; blue & grey dress with lattice trim, cape & over-skirts tied at the side over a trained skirt; girl in tunic with epaulettes & horizontal pleats
Empire Fashions 1864Striped cloak: fringing & lace border. White ball dress with rows of puffings adorned with roses. Pink & white dress: under-skirt with 6 flounces & lace-edged tunic
Yellow / Black Dress 1868Pink corselet & tunic over a white dress. Blue open dress fastened with bows & sleeves open from the shoulder. Yellow dress: square bodice, open sided tunic & trained skirt
1860 Costume / Women & BoyBoy: forage cap, knickerbocker suit with side buttoning tunic. Women: dress with single flounce, Swiss belt & unusual headdress; grey & blue, double-breasted coat
Polaniase Dress 1868Girl: spatterdashes & fur trimmed garment with a cape cut into 2 deep points. Women: black & pink polonaise dress with pelerine; yellow dress, black tunic with pointed hem
Summer & Travel DressAnglo-Saxon Summer dress of super-tunic or roc & draped mantle & a travelling habit of super-tunic with extra long sleeves with an ornate border. Both wear head-rails or veils
Saxon Military Dress C8Anglo-Saxon king in martial habit wears a shirt of chainmail over a tunic & hose. His Armour Bearer wears a Phyrigian cap, hose & short tunic with a girdle. Date: 8th century
Lord & Knight C14ThKnight: cote-hardie & cape with dentate border (dagged), knightly girdle, dagger, piked shoes. Lord: cloak or mantle, cape with hood & super-tunic with side vent
COSTUME 1809-1812German and French fashions for men and women for the years 1809 - 1812 according to a later source
Bathing Costume 1899A highly decorative but thoroughly impractical bathing costume of fine red serge trimmed with silk, braid and fringed edging