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Silhouette of the first night of theatre 1907Edwardian men and women wearing their finest clothing to watch a show at the theatre. 1907
Madge Lessing (1862 - 1932), English actress and singer, showing her in trousers, playing the part of Aurora Bruce at the Prince of Wales Theatre
Interior, Chinese Tuxedo Restaurant, New York City, USAInterior, Chinese Tuxedo Restaurant, Mott Street, New York City, USA. Date: 1905
Island Love - front cover by Reginald HeadeFront cover of Island Love by Catherine Whitby showing a couple on a balcony gazing (a little stiffly) into each others eyes. Date: c.1950
Advert for Moss Bros evening wear 1933Evening wear at Moss Bros you can quickly obtain at moderate cost and with an absolute assurance of quality, perfect fitting tails or dinner suits with all accessories. 1933
Art Deco party game cardCover of a card for a party game called gooseberries, featuring a lovely art deco illustration of people in evening dress thinking deeply about the game. Date: c.1933
Bystander masthead 1928, social gatheringIllustration on the front cover of The Bystander showing, young 1920s men and women sitting down relaxing. Date: 1928
Advert for Wills Gold Flake cigarettes 1938At the restaurant you will observe that Wills Gold Flake is the mans cigarette that women like. Date: 1938
Advert for Wills Gold Flake cigarettes 1939Whats yours ? Its a Wills Gold Flake the mens cigarette that women like. Date: 1939
Evening dress men 1951 - 52Two Frenchmen in formal evening dress of a double- breasted dinner jacket with silk lapels & black tie or the more elegant tail coat with a white tie & waistcoat. Date: 1951
Mens eveing dress 1967Frenchmans evening wear: black tuxedo, white double- breasted dinner jacket with long lapels & black tie or the more formally elegant tail coat, white tie & wing collar. Date: 1967
George Thatchers Minstrels allied with Rich & Harris Comedy Co. in Tuxedo by Ed. Marble. Date 1893
Two performers in blackface, facing each other, one in tuxedo, other in suit. Date c1899
Man in tuxedo questioning woman in cloak & gloves. Date 1891. Man in tuxedo questioning woman in cloak & gloves. Date 1891
Contortionist in tuxedo jacket, top hat, and tights performing surrounded by other performing contortionists. Date c1892
African American in tuxedo and top hat, seated, playing banjo. Date c1890
Advert for Kestos brassiere and girdles 1932
Couple dancingA couple in evening dress dancing. Date: 1926
Advert for Moss Bros mens evening wearAdvertisement for gentlemens 1930s evening wear. Date: 1930
Proudest Moment by FougasseThe Proudest Moment of his Life by Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird 1887-1965). A small man, profoundly embarrassed, sits at the head of a table at a company or club dinner in his honour as everyone
Two ladies in dresses by Martial et Armand and DoeuilletTwo fashionable young ladies in the latest dresses. On the left, a sleeveless mauve dress in satin crepe with black and gold lace detail, by Martial et Armand
Paper Bag Race party gameA guest at a party takes part in a paper bag race game where two teams must sit on rows of chairs, and blow up a bag and pop it after racing around the line once, before it is the next persons turn
Britannia and Eve, November 1933Front cover illustration featuring a glamorous couple, the woman swathed in a huge fur collar and her beau in top hat and tails
Musical crackersColourful Christmas cracker box label from the 1920s featuring a picture of a group of children playing musical instruments
Couple Kissing 1920sCouple kissing
The Rest-CureSociety goes to Monte Carlo to recuperate from the strain and excitement of the season. A colour illustration showing a busy roulette wheel table
Numero UnGlamorous couple stood in front of the gaming tables at a casino
Cycling in Evening WearA fashionable group in evening wear, the men on bicycles, standing under a palm tree
Evening Dress / DrydenTwo women and a man in evening dress
Keep the Silver PaperDon t throw away the silver paper from your cheese - my husband collects it, a woman implores her companion
Old Age / Top Hat C1960An elderly man wearing a top hat, spectacles and bow tie
Taking Seats for DinnerDiners take their seats at the dinner table
Chez QuaglinoScene at Quaglinos restaurant in Bury Street from 1932 showing diners in evening dress, at tables, chatting or dancing. Originally established in 1929
ENTENTE CORDIALE SHOWGeorge Scott, manager of the Alhambra music-hall, demonstrates his support for Anglo-French friendship by giving a gala performance to the crews of the French fleet
Evening Wear 1931Two evening dresses by Goupy: one in dark blue has a gored skirt; the other is in a diaphanous, floral print
Tango DancingTango
Black, if I should LoseIF I SHOULD LOSE YOU (Dorothy Black) She thought marriage unnecessary - till she lost him
Couple Dancing / AnkleA couple in evening dress dance the New Year in - he is admiring the ladys slender ankle
Backless Dresses 1919The latest vogue for backless gowns causes a stir. N.B low waists & the return of the tunic skirt. The middle lady has the high curly hairdo popular at the time
Dinner Party / MarchettiPouring the champagne at a private dinner party
Dryden / Car & Group / 138Elegant men and women gather round a pedal car
Dryden / Car & Group / 140Elegant men and women gather round a sports car
Dryden / Menswear / 202Fashions for men: Formal, casual and sporty looks: evening dress with black tie, suit with double- breasted jacket, panama hat, knitted vest & flannel shorts
Wasting ChampagneAn Austrian lady opens a bottle
Inviting to DanceA gentleman invites a lady onto the dance floor
Party / Girls LaughingTwo flirtatious girls at a party literally crying with laughter at the expense of the men behind them
Couple do the Two-StepA smartly dressed couple dance the two-step
A Festive Foursome 1908At a German Carnival Ball two couples double their fun when they join forces to form a foursome