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Background imageWorn Collection: Blue Dress / Beer 1922

Blue Dress / Beer 1922
Blue dress by Beer: low neckline, open to the hips at the side & worn over a grey slip. Bodice & low waistband decorated in a feather motif plus a bandeau & earrings

Background imageWorn Collection: Coat & Fox Terrier 1927

Coat & Fox Terrier 1927
Wrap over coat in a small checked fabric with cuff detail, hip pockets, long fur roll collar & fur lining worn with court shoes & a cloche hat pulled over the eyes

Background imageWorn Collection: Kashmir Shawl Dress 1810

Kashmir Shawl Dress 1810
Red evening shawl dress created from a Kashmir shawl has short puffed sleeves & is worn over a habit shirt. She carries a green shawl & wears a pearl bandeau in her hair. Date: 1810

Background imageWorn Collection: Lady Golfers Outfit

Lady Golfers Outfit
What every lady golfer should have worn in 1924: an outfit designed by Madeleine Vionnet

Background imageWorn Collection: Golfing Woman 1907

Golfing Woman 1907
A modern sporty girl wears a gored skirt, blouse with detachable all-round collar worn with a tie, a large flat cap & a broad belt to accentuate her tiny waist

Background imageWorn Collection: Hei-Tiki Talisman

Hei-Tiki Talisman
HEI-TIKI TALISMAN jade charm worn by Maoris to bring them good luck

Background imageWorn Collection: Protective Dress

Protective Dress
Protective dress worn by French doctors attending plague victims in Marseille and elsewhere

Background imageWorn Collection: Poor Law Workers Union Badge

Poor Law Workers Union Badge
An enamel badge worn by members of the Poor Law Workers Union, a trade union established in 1918 and changing its name in 1922 to the Poor Law Officer? Union Date: circa 1919

Background imageWorn Collection: Swinging Fashions C. 1810

Swinging Fashions C. 1810
White robes: sleeves with a double puff, scalloped hem & worn with boots, a net cap & a fringed shawl tied at the back or with vandyked hem & pantelettes

Background imageWorn Collection: Male Riding Dress 1813

Male Riding Dress 1813
Double-breasted cut-away coat worn open to reveal a white waistcoat with stand collar, shirt frill & white stock, leather breeches with falls, top boots, spurs & top hat

Background imageWorn Collection: Cocked hat, Army Staff, worn by Duke of Wellington

Cocked hat, Army Staff, worn by Duke of Wellington
Cocked hat, Army Staff, worn by FM Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1846 (c). Black beaver. Date: circa 1846

Background imageWorn Collection: White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, brochure cover

White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, brochure cover
White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, unusual brochure, Second Class Rates, 1912

Background imageWorn Collection: The Re-cut Koh-i-noor Diamond, 1852

The Re-cut Koh-i-noor Diamond, 1852
Engraving of the re-cut Koh-i-noor ( mountain of light ) diamond, 1852

Background imageWorn Collection: The Chapter House Doorway, Wells Cathedral, Somerset

The Chapter House Doorway, Wells Cathedral, Somerset. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageWorn Collection: Advert for Jaeger womens trouser suit 1938

Advert for Jaeger womens trouser suit 1938
Stylish & comfortable wide- legged trouser-suit worn with a red scarf & sandals. 1938

Background imageWorn Collection: Salvation Army Womens Night Shelter, East London

Salvation Army Womens Night Shelter, East London
The Salvation Army night shelter for women opened in 1889 at 194 Hanbury Street, Whitechapel in the East End of London

Background imageWorn Collection: Tatler winter fashions, by Gordon Conway

Tatler winter fashions, by Gordon Conway
Fashion illustration by Gordon Conway of a soft woollen suit worn with green kasha scarf and gloves. The second outfit, a red coat made of soft suede, worn with a matching scarf and waistcoat

Background imageWorn Collection: Fashionable 1940S Hat

Fashionable 1940S Hat
A large, flat, felt hat worn at an acute angle, with two big feathers attached to the top. The model is also wearing a fur coat

Background imageWorn Collection: GIRLS FASHIONS 1847

GIRLS FASHIONS 1847
Grey dress: corsage a caraco made to resemble a jacket & skirt. Blue dress trimmed with black rosettes: pointed waist, skirt pinned up to reveal an underskirt

Background imageWorn Collection: Surtout Greatcoat 1907

Surtout Greatcoat 1907
An American surtout greatcoat: double-breasted with waist seam, full skirts, long lapels & a velvet collar. Worn with a bowler (Derby) hat & half- boots or town boots

Background imageWorn Collection: Draped Balenciaga Gown

Draped Balenciaga Gown
Gown in mauve jersey by Balenciaga of Paris which makes dramatic use of classical style drapery. Worn with long evening gloves

Background imageWorn Collection: Evening Dress / Doucet

Evening Dress / Doucet
Doucet sleeveless Empire-line tunic dress: bouillonnee / puffing at the hem, a gathered tunic with beaded fringing; worn with a vibrantly patterned fur-trimmed coat

Background imageWorn Collection: Evening Dress / Zimmerman

Evening Dress / Zimmerman
Back view of a high waisted draped gown with train by Zimmerman. An embroidered floating panel hangs from the shoulders. Worn with a toque & aigrette

Background imageWorn Collection: Evening Dress 1913

Evening Dress 1913
Exotic gown witih Chinese style tassels, a narrow draped satin skirt with train worn with an embroidered lace, square necked bodice with decorative cut under-sleeves

Background imageWorn Collection: Green Dress 1938

Green Dress 1938
A short sleeved dress, with interesting bodice detail, made in green woollen jersey and worn with a matching green hat and white bow tie and wing collar. Date: 1938

Background imageWorn Collection: Spring fashion from The Tatler, by Gordon Conway

Spring fashion from The Tatler, by Gordon Conway
A fashion illustration by Gordon Conway of an elegant black and white woollen suit worn with a silk shirt

Background imageWorn Collection: Paris fashions for November, 1864

Paris fashions for November, 1864
A selection of dresses designed for the winter of 1864. From left, The manteau marchesa made from cloth and velvet, trimmed with a silk border

Background imageWorn Collection: Woman / Mode Illustre / 1923

Woman / Mode Illustre / 1923
Barrel-line dress with fold over scarf collar & apron front in an orange & white rose print fabric with a tie belt worn low on the hips. She holds a hat with a broad brim

Background imageWorn Collection: Hands-Free Telephone Set

Hands-Free Telephone Set
A telephone receptionist (possibly working for the emergency services) uses a rather cumbersome hands-free telephone, worn around the neck

Background imageWorn Collection: Ufo Badges 20C

Ufo Badges 20C
Two UFO badges, as worn by enthusiasts

Background imageWorn Collection: King Edward VII and King George V Coronation gloves

King Edward VII and King George V Coronation gloves
Gloves. Date: 1953

Background imageWorn Collection: Archbishops & Bishops Robes at Coronation of George V 1911

Archbishops & Bishops Robes at Coronation of George V 1911
The Archbishop of Canterbury - Randall Thomas Davidson, the Bishop of London - Herbert Bury

Background imageWorn Collection: Archbishops & Bishops Robes at Coronation of Edward VII 1902

Archbishops & Bishops Robes at Coronation of Edward VII 1902
The Archbishop of Canterbury - Frederick Temple

Background imageWorn Collection: English decorative art of four centuries: tapestries and embroideries to be shown at Lansdowne House

English decorative art of four centuries: tapestries and embroideries to be shown at Lansdowne House

Background imageWorn Collection: Caps and Bonnets

Caps and Bonnets
Selection of caps and bonnets as worn in Victorian days. Artist: George Henry Sydney Cowell (1862-1926) Date: circa 1889

Background imageWorn Collection: Advertisement for the Burberry Tielocken trench coat, as endorsed

Advertisement for the Burberry Tielocken trench coat, as endorsed and worn by Lord Kitchener during visits to the Front. Date: 1916

Background imageWorn Collection: Three adder stones

Three adder stones, also known as hag stones, witch stones, serpents eggs and snakes eggs

Background imageWorn Collection: Traditional Cloaks worn by women of West Cork. Ireland

Traditional Cloaks worn by women of West Cork. Ireland

Background imageWorn Collection: The Uncut Koh-i-noor Diamond, c. 1851

The Uncut Koh-i-noor Diamond, c. 1851
Engraving of the Koh-i-noor ( mountain of light ) diamond, in its original state, circa 1851

Background imageWorn Collection: Four costumes representing Maytime Modes. Suggestions

Four costumes representing Maytime Modes. Suggestions for dancers both on and off the stage, 1928, Top left: sophisticated simplicity - a gown of black satin crepe

Background imageWorn Collection: SPORTSWEAR 1940S

SPORTSWEAR 1940S
Sports or leisure wear worn on the bowling green includes white shorts, blouse and white sandals or mini-skirt, striped top and a skull cap with a large tassel. Date: early 1940s

Background imageWorn Collection: Illustration of a cape worn over a short-skirted dress. Date: 1920s

Illustration of a cape worn over a short-skirted dress. Date: 1920s

Background imageWorn Collection: The fair Danseuse showing three London fashion outfits

The fair Danseuse showing three London fashion outfits
Advance designs for the fair Danseuse showing three London fashion outfits, December 1923: two gowns from Reville and a Mason Lewis hat worn by Heather Thatcher Date: 1923

Background imageWorn Collection: Pendulum of Fashion showing three London fashion outfits

Pendulum of Fashion showing three London fashion outfits
The Pendulum of Fashion showing three London fashion outfits, December 1923; two gowns by Phelps-Paquin (Elspeth Phelps and Paquin) and a Maison Lewis hat worn by Heather Thatcher Date: 1923

Background imageWorn Collection: Four types of Uniforms worn by Worcestershire Regiment

Four types of Uniforms worn by Worcestershire Regiment
Four types of Uniforms worn by the Worcestershire Regiment - 1694, 1747, 1808, 1915 Date: 1694-1915

Background imageWorn Collection: Elvery's Rain Coats Advertisement

Elvery's Rain Coats Advertisement
An advertisement for Elvery's, promoting a range of weatherproof rain coats, one of which is worn by the illustrated model. Date: circa 1920

Background imageWorn Collection: The Gravediggers

The Gravediggers
A painting depicting some worn gravediggers, with buckets and shovels, having made a deep, square hole. Date: circa 1916

Background imageWorn Collection: White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, brochure

White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, brochure
White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic - unusual brochure, Second Class Rates, 1912

Background imageWorn Collection: White Star Line, RMS Olympic and Titanic rates

White Star Line, RMS Olympic and Titanic rates
White Star Line, RMS Olympic and Titanic Second Class Rates. A ten page advertisement brochure issued by White Star Line, quoting 1912 Second Class rates for RMS Olympic and Titanic

Background imageWorn Collection: RMS Titanic - gold stud recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett

RMS Titanic - gold stud recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett
RMS Titanic - from inventory of items recovered from bodies by cable ship Mackay-Bennett - a late Victorian 18 carat yellow gold round collar or dress stud

Background imageWorn Collection: Stetson Hats Advertisement

Stetson Hats Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Stetson Hats, images show the like of which worn by two gentleman. THE well-dressed man always has at least two hats, one of them a hard felt

Background imageWorn Collection: Advert for Marshall and Snelgrove's range of printed silk frocks

Advert for Marshall and Snelgrove's range of printed silk frocks, worn with woollen coats. Date: 1932

Background imageWorn Collection: Advert for Tampax, Women are winning the War of Freedom

Advert for Tampax, Women are winning the War of Freedom Date: 1942

Background imageWorn Collection: Types ofantique armour

Types ofantique armour
Types of antique armour - 1. roundel (shield), 2. target, 3. lead mallet used by archers, 4. iron mace used by cavalry, 5. black bill in armoury of Canterbury Town Hall, 6

Background imageWorn Collection: Gloves worn by King Charles II at Battle of Worcester

Gloves worn by King Charles II at Battle of Worcester
Gloves claimed to have been worn by King Charles II at the Battle of Worcester, 3 September 1651, and left by him, as he fled, at the manor of Whiteladies, 25 miles from Worcester. Date: 1877

Background imageWorn Collection: Evolution of Men's Silk Top Hats 1805 -1875

Evolution of Men's Silk Top Hats 1805 -1875
A selection of silk hats that men wore spanning over seventy years and how they changed style slightly. Date: 1805 to 1875

Background imageWorn Collection: Men and women's rubber heel tips that were easily fixed to the shoe. Date: 1904

Men and women's rubber heel tips that were easily fixed to the shoe. Date: 1904

Background imageWorn Collection: WELLINGTON'S FUNERAL

WELLINGTON'S FUNERAL
The Horse Guards, who will be marshalling the procession. Top hats tied with black crepe are worn. A tent housing the coffin & funeral car & plumed horses can be seen. 18 November 1852

Background imageWorn Collection: Pinafore dress with loose fitting bodice

Pinafore dress with loose fitting bodice, low waist line, gathered skirt, Medici style collar & cord & tassel lacing at the sides worn over a light-weight blouse. Date: 1915

Background imageWorn Collection: Coronets worn by a Marquess (left) and an Earl (right) Date: 20th century

Coronets worn by a Marquess (left) and an Earl (right) Date: 20th century

Background imageWorn Collection: VISCOUNT, BARON CROWNS

VISCOUNT, BARON CROWNS
Coronets worn by a Viscount (left) and a Baron (right) Date: 1937

Background imageWorn Collection: Coronets worn by a Prince or Royal Duke (left) and by an ordinary duke (right) Date: 20th century

Coronets worn by a Prince or Royal Duke (left) and by an ordinary duke (right) Date: 20th century

Background imageWorn Collection: FASHION & FLOWER BOOK

FASHION & FLOWER BOOK
Grey patterned robe with long tight sleeves; a matching pelerine-mantelet with the lappets tied behind to form a bustle. A crucifix on a black ribbon is also worn. circa 1840

Background imageWorn Collection: Typical Autumn day citywear - a sporty suit worn underneath a fur coloured sportscoat with a feathered hat

Typical Autumn day citywear - a sporty suit worn underneath a fur coloured sportscoat with a feathered hat. Date: circa 1930

Background imageWorn Collection: A knight of the Garter in the costume worn during medieval times. Date: circa 1470

A knight of the Garter in the costume worn during medieval times. Date: circa 1470

Background imageWorn Collection: White doeskin cavalier glove worn by Captain Lench at the Battle of Worcester

White doeskin cavalier glove worn by Captain Lench at the Battle of Worcester, 3 September 1651, marking the end of the English Civil War (1642-1651). Date: 1651

Background imageWorn Collection: Comic postcard, Woman buying underwear in a shop Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman buying underwear in a shop Date: 20th century

Background imageWorn Collection: Comic postcard, Mans feet in worn shoes

Comic postcard, Mans feet in worn shoes Date: 20th century

Background imageWorn Collection: Comic postcard, Womans feet in court shoes Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Womans feet in court shoes Date: 20th century

Background imageWorn Collection: Comic postcard, Two Scotsmen drinking in a pub

Comic postcard, Two Scotsmen drinking in a pub. Two possible captions handwritten on the back of the card, both crossed out

Background imageWorn 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 imageWorn Collection: New fashions for the stage version of the Smart

New fashions for the stage version of the Smart set in Frederick Lonsdales comedy Spring Cleaning, London, 1925 with a range of gowns worn by Edna Best, Nancie Parsons

Background imageWorn 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 imageWorn 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 imageWorn Collection: Two gowns worn by actresses at the Poiniere Theatre, Paris

Two gowns worn by actresses at the Poiniere Theatre, Paris, 1925 - the left worn by Mlle Marken is an emerald green crepe edged with silver rose voile

Background imageWorn Collection: A frock by Chantal worn by Princess Schakhovskay, Paris

A frock by Chantal worn by Princess Schakhovskay, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageWorn 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 imageWorn Collection: Two gowns from Henri Bendel, New York suggesting

Two gowns from Henri Bendel, New York suggesting they were created or inspired by Vionnet, Paris, and worn by the Warner brothers movie star Irene Delroy, 1930

Background imageWorn Collection: French breastplate armour and spur worn of the 15th century

French breastplate armour and spur worn of the 15th century
French breastplate armour and spur worn by Duke Albrecht III of Bavaria of the 15th century. Panzerjacke, sporn

Background imageWorn Collection: Lady in Court dress worn on His Majestys birthday

Lady in Court dress worn on His Majestys birthday (King George III), 4 June 1808. 1808

Background imageWorn Collection: Queen Victorias uniform, 1st VC Presentation Parade

Queen Victorias uniform, 1st VC Presentation Parade
Uniform worn by Queen Victoria at the first Victoria Cross Presentation Parade on 14 June 1856. 1856

Background imageWorn Collection: The Nun

The Nun. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1966. Date: 1966

Background imageWorn Collection: Oxford bags worn at Regents Park, 1925

Oxford bags worn at Regents Park, 1925
The logical development of the Oxford bags demonstrated at Regents Park in 1925

Background imageWorn Collection: Anglo-Saxon women wear tunics over which are worn super- tunics or rocs & mantles

Anglo-Saxon women wear tunics over which are worn super- tunics or rocs & mantles. Head-rails or veils which are draped over the head, neck & shoulders cover their hair. Date: 8th century



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