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Blue Dress / Beer 1922Blue 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
Coat & Fox Terrier 1927Wrap 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
Kashmir Shawl Dress 1810Red 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
Lady Golfers OutfitWhat every lady golfer should have worn in 1924: an outfit designed by Madeleine Vionnet
Golfing Woman 1907A 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
Hei-Tiki TalismanHEI-TIKI TALISMAN jade charm worn by Maoris to bring them good luck
Protective DressProtective dress worn by French doctors attending plague victims in Marseille and elsewhere
Poor Law Workers Union BadgeAn 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
Swinging Fashions C. 1810White 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
Male Riding Dress 1813Double-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
Cocked hat, Army Staff, worn by Duke of WellingtonCocked hat, Army Staff, worn by FM Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1846 (c). Black beaver. Date: circa 1846
White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, brochure coverWhite Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, unusual brochure, Second Class Rates, 1912
The Re-cut Koh-i-noor Diamond, 1852Engraving of the re-cut Koh-i-noor ( mountain of light ) diamond, 1852
The Chapter House Doorway, Wells Cathedral, Somerset. Date: circa 1920s
Advert for Jaeger womens trouser suit 1938Stylish & comfortable wide- legged trouser-suit worn with a red scarf & sandals. 1938
Salvation Army Womens Night Shelter, East LondonThe Salvation Army night shelter for women opened in 1889 at 194 Hanbury Street, Whitechapel in the East End of London
Tatler winter fashions, by Gordon ConwayFashion 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
Fashionable 1940S HatA 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
GIRLS FASHIONS 1847Grey 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
Surtout Greatcoat 1907An 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
Draped Balenciaga GownGown in mauve jersey by Balenciaga of Paris which makes dramatic use of classical style drapery. Worn with long evening gloves
Evening Dress / DoucetDoucet sleeveless Empire-line tunic dress: bouillonnee / puffing at the hem, a gathered tunic with beaded fringing; worn with a vibrantly patterned fur-trimmed coat
Evening Dress / ZimmermanBack view of a high waisted draped gown with train by Zimmerman. An embroidered floating panel hangs from the shoulders. Worn with a toque & aigrette
Evening Dress 1913Exotic 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
Green Dress 1938A 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
Spring fashion from The Tatler, by Gordon ConwayA fashion illustration by Gordon Conway of an elegant black and white woollen suit worn with a silk shirt
Paris fashions for November, 1864A selection of dresses designed for the winter of 1864. From left, The manteau marchesa made from cloth and velvet, trimmed with a silk border
Woman / Mode Illustre / 1923Barrel-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
Hands-Free Telephone SetA telephone receptionist (possibly working for the emergency services) uses a rather cumbersome hands-free telephone, worn around the neck
Ufo Badges 20CTwo UFO badges, as worn by enthusiasts
King Edward VII and King George V Coronation glovesGloves. Date: 1953
Archbishops & Bishops Robes at Coronation of George V 1911The Archbishop of Canterbury - Randall Thomas Davidson, the Bishop of London - Herbert Bury
Archbishops & Bishops Robes at Coronation of Edward VII 1902The Archbishop of Canterbury - Frederick Temple
English decorative art of four centuries: tapestries and embroideries to be shown at Lansdowne House
Caps and BonnetsSelection of caps and bonnets as worn in Victorian days. Artist: George Henry Sydney Cowell (1862-1926) Date: circa 1889
Advertisement for the Burberry Tielocken trench coat, as endorsed and worn by Lord Kitchener during visits to the Front. Date: 1916
Three adder stones, also known as hag stones, witch stones, serpents eggs and snakes eggs
Traditional Cloaks worn by women of West Cork. Ireland
The Uncut Koh-i-noor Diamond, c. 1851Engraving of the Koh-i-noor ( mountain of light ) diamond, in its original state, circa 1851
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
SPORTSWEAR 1940SSports 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
Illustration of a cape worn over a short-skirted dress. Date: 1920s
The fair Danseuse showing three London fashion outfitsAdvance 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
Pendulum of Fashion showing three London fashion outfitsThe 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
Four types of Uniforms worn by Worcestershire RegimentFour types of Uniforms worn by the Worcestershire Regiment - 1694, 1747, 1808, 1915 Date: 1694-1915
Elvery's Rain Coats AdvertisementAn advertisement for Elvery's, promoting a range of weatherproof rain coats, one of which is worn by the illustrated model. Date: circa 1920
The GravediggersA painting depicting some worn gravediggers, with buckets and shovels, having made a deep, square hole. Date: circa 1916
White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, brochureWhite Star Line, Olympic and Titanic - unusual brochure, Second Class Rates, 1912
White Star Line, RMS Olympic and Titanic ratesWhite 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
RMS Titanic - gold stud recovered by CS Mackay-BennettRMS 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
Stetson Hats AdvertisementAn 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
Advert for Marshall and Snelgrove's range of printed silk frocks, worn with woollen coats. Date: 1932
Advert for Tampax, Women are winning the War of Freedom Date: 1942
Types ofantique armourTypes 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
Gloves worn by King Charles II at Battle of WorcesterGloves 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
Evolution of Men's Silk Top Hats 1805 -1875A selection of silk hats that men wore spanning over seventy years and how they changed style slightly. Date: 1805 to 1875
Men and women's rubber heel tips that were easily fixed to the shoe. Date: 1904
WELLINGTON'S FUNERALThe 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
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
Coronets worn by a Marquess (left) and an Earl (right) Date: 20th century
VISCOUNT, BARON CROWNSCoronets worn by a Viscount (left) and a Baron (right) Date: 1937
Coronets worn by a Prince or Royal Duke (left) and by an ordinary duke (right) Date: 20th century
FASHION & FLOWER BOOKGrey 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
Typical Autumn day citywear - a sporty suit worn underneath a fur coloured sportscoat with a feathered hat. Date: circa 1930
A knight of the Garter in the costume worn during medieval times. Date: circa 1470
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
Comic postcard, Woman buying underwear in a shop Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Mans feet in worn shoes Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Womans feet in court shoes Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Two Scotsmen drinking in a pub. Two possible captions handwritten on the back of the card, both crossed out
Revelations from the Riviera -What the smartestRevelations 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
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
Fashion examples of prepartion for the Spring, 1925, including a dinner frock worn by the American film actress Norma Shearer (top centre) Date: 1925
Top left a jumper suit by Gordon Conway and bottom right Margaret Bannerman in a flower patterened chiffon gown by Lenief, London, 1925
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
A frock by Chantal worn by Princess Schakhovskay, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926
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
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
French breastplate armour and spur worn of the 15th centuryFrench breastplate armour and spur worn by Duke Albrecht III of Bavaria of the 15th century. Panzerjacke, sporn
Lady in Court dress worn on His Majestys birthday (King George III), 4 June 1808. 1808
Queen Victorias uniform, 1st VC Presentation ParadeUniform worn by Queen Victoria at the first Victoria Cross Presentation Parade on 14 June 1856. 1856
The Nun. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1966. Date: 1966
Oxford bags worn at Regents Park, 1925The logical development of the Oxford bags demonstrated at Regents Park in 1925
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