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Wear Collection (page 5)

Background imageWear Collection: c. 1900 China - fortress walls with soldiers

c. 1900 China - fortress walls with soldiers
c.1900 China - fortress walls with soldiers. Possibly German soldiers at Taku, Dagu?

Background imageWear Collection: Ainu, Aino man from Haokkaido island, Japan

Ainu, Aino man from Haokkaido island, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph: Ainu, Aino man from Haokkaido island, Japan

Background imageWear Collection: Group of sumo wrestlers, Japan

Group of sumo wrestlers, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph: group of sumo wrestlers, Japan/

Background imageWear Collection: Coppicing, forestry workers, Japan

Coppicing, forestry workers, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph: cutting branches, coppicing, forestry workers, Japan

Background imageWear Collection: Washing clothes, Reykjavik, Iceland

Washing clothes, Reykjavik, Iceland
Vintage 19th century/1900 photograph: washing clothes, communal, Reykjavik, Iceland

Background imageWear Collection: Sami man and woman milking a reindeer, Norway

Sami man and woman milking a reindeer, Norway
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sami man and woman milking a reindeer, Norway

Background imageWear Collection: Cloister of the Luna, Amalfi, Italy

Cloister of the Luna, Amalfi, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: Cloister of the Luna, washing clothes? Amalfi, Italy

Background imageWear Collection: Perfumiers, scent sellers, perfume shop, store, Egypt

Perfumiers, scent sellers, perfume shop, store, Egypt
Vintage 19th century photograph: perfumiers, scent sellers, perfume shop, store, Egypt

Background imageWear Collection: Shop with Arab man, probably Algiers, Algeria

Shop with Arab man, probably Algiers, Algeria
Vintage 19th century photograph: shop with Arab man, probably Algiers, Algeria

Background imageWear Collection: Llanrwst, market town on the River Conwy, Wales

Llanrwst, market town on the River Conwy, Wales
Vintage 19th century photograph: Llanrwst, market town and community on the River Conwy

Background imageWear Collection: Two fashion sketches from the London couture house

Two fashion sketches from the London couture house of Ninette, 1927 - one afternoon frock with extensive embroideries and a beautiful fur coat Date: 1927

Background imageWear Collection: Advert for the London couture house of Jane March, 1925

Advert for the London couture house of Jane March, 1925 showing a jumper suit in a fancy check Date: 1925

Background imageWear Collection: Advert for the London couture house of Dora Ainsworth, 1927

Advert for the London couture house of Dora Ainsworth, 1927
Advert for the London couture house of Dora Ainsworth at 40 South Molton Street, London, 1927 Date: 1927

Background imageWear Collection: Pyjama wear at the Venice Lido, 1927

Pyjama wear at the Venice Lido, 1927 with Mrs Wallis Dunkels and Miss Beaumont Date: 1927

Background imageWear Collection: Revelations from the Riviera -What the smartest

Revelations from the Riviera -What the smartest
Revelations from the Riviera (1927) - What the smartest women wear at Monte Carlo is prophetic of what will be worn in London and Paris in the subsequent seasons

Background imageWear Collection: Exclusive designs sketched by Gordon Conway anticipating

Exclusive designs sketched by Gordon Conway anticipating Spring 1925 styles Date: 1925

Background imageWear Collection: Doris Keane wearing a model from Henri Bendel

Doris Keane wearing a model from Henri Bendel, New York with a Russian touch for Spring fashion, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageWear Collection: Three advance models from Jean Patou, Paris, 1925

Three advance models from Jean Patou, Paris, 1925 distinquished by Ninepins, pleats and streamers Date: 1925

Background imageWear Collection: Sketches of two tailor-made outfits by Hemjic

Sketches of two tailor-made outfits by Hemjic and seen on the Promenade des Anglais, Nice, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageWear Collection: Fashion examples of prepartion for the Spring, 1925

Fashion examples of prepartion for the Spring, 1925, including a dinner frock worn by the American film actress Norma Shearer (top centre) Date: 1925

Background imageWear Collection: Sketches of a complete Spring outfit from Gordon

Sketches of a complete Spring outfit from Gordon Conway, London, 1925 - comprising dress, shoes, handbag, hat and coat Date: 1925

Background imageWear Collection: Top left a jumper suit by Gordon Conway and bottom

Top left a jumper suit by Gordon Conway and bottom right Margaret Bannerman in a flower patterened chiffon gown by Lenief, London, 1925

Background imageWear Collection: Four jumper suits sketched by Gordon Conway, London, 1925

Four jumper suits sketched by Gordon Conway, London, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageWear Collection: Feature Fashions of Today and Tomorrow by Florence

Feature Fashions of Today and Tomorrow by Florence Roberts with sketches by Gordon Conway, 1925. Describing Margaret Bannermans gowns in Camilla States Her Case at the Globe Theatre

Background imageWear Collection: Fashion sketches by Gordon Conway in black

Fashion sketches by Gordon Conway in black and white and suitable for Sports and Evening wear, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageWear Collection: A portrait of Eleanor Black, an American Bathing Beauty

A portrait of Eleanor Black, an American Bathing Beauty, 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageWear Collection: Advert for Lux, soap powder, featuring tennis wear, 1926

Advert for Lux, soap powder, featuring tennis wear, 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageWear Collection: Some ideas for summer beach wear - bathing dresses

Some ideas for summer beach wear - bathing dresses, wraps and caps, 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageWear Collection: A day outfit from Henri Bendel, New York suggesting

A day outfit from Henri Bendel, New York suggesting it was created or inspired by Vionnet, Paris, and worn by the Warner brothers movie star Irene Delroy, 1930 Date: 1930

Background imageWear Collection: Outdoor wear for women. Date: 1926

Outdoor wear for women. Date: 1926

Background imageWear Collection: Bloomers - latest in fashion 1909

Bloomers - latest in fashion 1909
Suzanne Bergere walking around Paris, quite radical clothing for the late Edwardian era, a pair of nickerbockers

Background imageWear Collection: Walter Greenwood and Ethel Mannin

Walter Greenwood and Ethel Mannin
Walter Greenwood (1903 - 1974), Salford-born English novelist, best known for the socially influential novel Love on the Dole (1933), talking to Ethel Mannin (1900-1984)

Background imageWear Collection: The Orientalism of the European Woman, 1913

The Orientalism of the European Woman, 1913
The Orientalism of the European Woman: Ladies of the West Adopt the Yashmak-Veil just as the Ladies of the East are abandoning it

Background imageWear Collection: Man forced to wear his hosts ill-fitting clothes

Man forced to wear his hosts ill-fitting clothes at a dinner party after arriving drenched from the rain. Miseries of Travelling

Background imageWear Collection: English grocer giving a lecture on hunting in a large

English grocer giving a lecture on hunting in a large room in the Dragon tavern, 19th century. The wall is decorated with hunting cap, leather breeches and three fox tails. Mr

Background imageWear Collection: Fight in the servants quarters during a dance party

Fight in the servants quarters during a dance party, 19th century. Coachman Independent Jimmy in greatcoat knocks down Chasseur Proudlock in front of the guests in crinolines and staff

Background imageWear Collection: Woman in linen dress with pearl English lace

Woman in linen dress with pearl English lace, black and white slippers. Robe de linon a haut volant de Broderie anglaise perle, souliers noir et blanc

Background imageWear Collection: Thanking the Last Post Buglers at the Menin Gate

Thanking the Last Post Buglers at the Menin Gate
The Last Post at the Gate has been played at 8pm under the arches by Ypres firemen (with only an interval during WW2) since the unveiling on 24 July 1927

Background imageWear Collection: A jolly mens drinking club

A jolly mens drinking club - the table is well stocked with beer and glasses and everyone is very smartly-dressed in top hats ans suits, some with additonal badges of office ! Date: circa 1920

Background imageWear Collection: Black velvet pyjamas from H. J. Nicholl by Madame Yevonde

Black velvet pyjamas from H. J. Nicholl by Madame Yevonde
A pair of stylish black velvet pyjamas (for evening wear rather than bed!) available from H. J. Nicholl in 1932. Photographed by Madame Yevonde. Date: 1932

Background imageWear Collection: Nina Vanna in a white evening gown by Madame Yevonde

Nina Vanna in a white evening gown by Madame Yevonde
Nina Vanna (Nina Yasikova Kind Hakim Provatoroff, 1899-1953) by Madame Yevonde. She was a Russian-born British film and theatre actress

Background imageWear Collection: Shop window beachwear design

Shop window beachwear design, woman sunbathing in deckchair. 1937

Background imageWear Collection: Advert, Cannon Towels

Advert, Cannon Towels -- absorb quickly, wear well, cost less. 1926

Background imageWear Collection: Advert, Blue Moon Silk Stockings

Advert, Blue Moon Silk Stockings -- Longer Wear in Every Pair. 1926

Background imageWear Collection: Advertisement, Birds Rugs Advertisement, Birds Rugs

Advertisement, Birds Rugs Advertisement, Birds Rugs
Advertisement, Birds Rugs -- Defy Water and Wear. The Magic Rug of the Twentieth Century. 1926

Background imageWear Collection: Womens Fashion, daytime wear Womens Fashion, daytime wear

Womens Fashion, daytime wear Womens Fashion, daytime wear
Womens Fashion, daytime wear. 1926

Background imageWear Collection: Womens Fashion, afternoon wear Womens Fashion, afternoon wear

Womens Fashion, afternoon wear Womens Fashion, afternoon wear
Womens Fashion, afternoon wear. 1926

Background imageWear Collection: Ebury waterproof shooting and fishing garment

Ebury waterproof shooting and fishing garment
1931 advert for the Ebury Ideal Waterproof Shooting and Fishing Garment, consisting of cape and overalls, and a waterproof bag for carrying the outfit



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