Worn Collection (page 2)

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

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

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

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 CROWNS
Coronets 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 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

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 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

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

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

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 century
French breastplate armour and spur worn by Duke Albrecht III of Bavaria of the 15th century. Panzerjacke, sporn. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

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

Queen Victorias uniform, 1st VC Presentation Parade
Uniform 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, 1925
The logical development of the Oxford bags demonstrated at Regents Park in 1925. The gentleman shown was one of the participants in the Old English Garden Fete in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Regents

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

A monarchal state habit: long green super-tunic worn under a draped mantle, bare feet, long hair worn with a gold fillet and a forked beard. Date: 8th century

Vampish femme fatale in a sleeveless, decollete gown worn with a shawl, floral corsage, beads & a Merry Widow style hat employs her womanly charms on a victem. Date: 1910

Gold crowns worn by the Visigoth rulers of France in the Seventh Century Date: 7th century

Battered Old Shoes Date: 1954

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

TUNIC DRESS 1934
Platinum blonde wears a halter neck long line tunic in pale blue satin with scarf-like drapery attached at the shoulder. Worn over a black velvet skirt. Date: 1934

GIRLS JUMPER 1930S
A jumper suitable for a young girl with round neck & long sleeves. The body is enlivened with rows of different colours. It is worn with a box pleated skirt. Date: 1930s

FANCY STITCH JUMPER 1936
Jumper in rib & a fancy stitch with a square neckline & 3 button fastening. The buttons look like pebbles. Worn with a tweed skirt. Date: 1936

Papal Tiara - Pope Pius X
Pope Pius X (Giuseppe Sarto) wears the TIARA, the traditional Triple Crown symbolising his power and authority Date: 1903

HATS BY CAMILLE ROGER
Three hats by Camille Roger: all worn low over the eyes. Two have broad straight brims. Trimmings include rosettes with streamer ends and feathers. Date: 1921

Morning Dress circa 1810
White muslin dress with high stand collar & single ruff worn with a pale green spencer with collar & lapels, matching boots, a lace cap & a small hat. Her parasol is tiny. Date: circa 1810

PANIER REVIVAL 1912
Latest Paris mode is a recreation or revival of a mid C18th polonaise called here a panier dress. Worn with Louis heel shoes & a fur stole. Date: 1912

ENGLISH WALKING FROCK
Garment described as an English Walking Frock coat with the front borders rounded off, worn with trousers with a front crease, lace-up shoes & a bowler hat. Date: 1907

ERMINE COAT 1922
Ermine trimmed otter fur coat with an 18th century feel having boot cuffs & imitation brandenbourgs, a flared skirts. worn with a fur scarf & hat with a cocked brim. Date: 1922

HAIRSTYLE / PANON C1830
A hairstyle of the period, worn by Mme Marius Panon, nee Ellery von Weissenfels. Date: circa 1830

OBEYING THE LAW
A law-abiding American bather, seeing a notice warning that one-piece bathing suits must not be worn, dutifully takes hers off... Date: 1924

Riding Habit 1899
English riding habit with Amazon corsage. Quite severe in its tailoring & worn with a top hat & buttonhole the only feminine note is the rider sitting side saddle. Date: 1899

Riding Habit 1857
Amazon corsage buttoning to the throat & with a small white collar & reversed cuffs. Black velvet hat ornamented with a plume & worn with a veil. Date: 1857

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