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The waistcoat of Nelson worn at the Battle of TrafalgarThis is an illustration of a relic of Nelson. It is the waistcoat worn by him at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805
The coat worn by Nelson at the Battle of TrafalgarThis is an illustration of a relic of Nelson. It is the coat worn by him at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805
Articles worn by the Duke of Wellington at WaterlooPhotograph showing some of the clothing and weapons used by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, at Waterloo on display in Apsley House, London, late 19th century
British Fashions in 1946Unusual utility fashion made from wool and worn with a wedge heel, the playsuit is the latest thing to come from our British fashion designers
The Weighing Office at the Bank of England. Bates Scales foIn June 1842 a proclamation was issued announcing that a large prportion of the gold coinage in Britain had become worn and devalued and was below its prescribed weight of five penny weights
Brazil. Gold Washing. Rounded Water-Worn Pebble of Gold withWorn specimen of gold encrusted pebble, containing 6 oz of gold
Costume / Ancient PersiaANCIENT PERSIA Clothing worn by Ancient Persians
Dryden / WatercolourA sporty look - an orange top worn with a green skirt and beret
Film Costume / Athens 2 / 3A dress designed (and worn here) by Marguerite Churchill for her role in The Lady of Athens
Film Costume Athens 1 / 3A dress designed (and worn here) by Marguerite Churchill for her role in The Lady of Athens
Film Costume / Athens 3 / 3A dress designed (and worn here) by Marguerite Churchill for her role in The Lady of Athens
Pilgrims to Mecca in Ihram Clothing, mid-19th centuryEngraving showing the typical garb worn by pilgrims to Mecca in the mid-19th century. Ihram is the intention to perform Hajj or Umrah and show devotion to Allah
The Civil war in America: the 5th regiment of New York ZouavThe Pictuesque New York zouave regiments dressed in distinctive baggy trousers worn by freedom fighters in Hungary. Here they are shown passing through Broadway on their way to embark for the wars
Native American MasksMasks are worn by Native American medicine men in their religious and tribal ceremonies, in the belief that this enables them to acquire the forces of nature
Afternoon Dress / FlowersDesign for jackets and dresses to be worn for an afternoon in the garden
Ancient Egyptian MasksThe masks worn by ancient Egyptian priests generally represented animals, symbolising their deities - birds, dogs, hippopotamus etc
Masks of TribespeopleMasks are worn for religious purposes in the ceremonies of tribespeople in many parts of the world, notably Africa and the Pacific islands. They generally represent deities
Auguste Bonaz CombColour advertisement for a hair comb worn in the shingled bob of an elegant 1920s lady
ARCHIMEDES The Greek scientist at work - but portrayed in clothing more likely to be worn by a 17th century scholar than one of the third century BCE !
Death & the WoodcutterDEATH AND THE WOODCUTTER A wretched woodman, worn down by lifes woes and the weight of his load of sticks, calls on Death to relieve him of his suffering
Paris Race Dresses, 1926Three stylish dresses, designed for wearing at the races, 1926. On left: A suit of rose alpaca, embellished with a white motif, worn with a white blouse and a neat black tie
Head-wear Fashions for May 1850Illustration showing a Crinoline hat, designed to be worn to the opera, 1850
Ball Costumes, c. 1745A glimpse into the costumes that were to be worn at Queen Victorias costume ball. The theme of the ball was court costume of the mid eighteenth century
The Tango trouser, 1913Trousers especially designed for dancing the Tango. The outfit was made up of a skirt slit to the thigh, worn over a pair of Turkish trousers held at the ankle by a band of crystal beads
Bathing costume, 1897Illustration of a bathing costume made of pale blue serge with white serge revers, waistband and knickerbockers, trimmed scallops of white mohair braid
Stiebel / Music in the AirA design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) for a dress worn in the 1933 Jerome Kern stage musical " Music in the Air" at Her Majestys Theatre, London, starring Mary Ellis
Stiebel / Blithe SpiritA design by Victor Stiebel for a sugar pink satin dressing gown worn by actress Kay Hammond in her role as Elvira Condomine in the 1945 David Lean film" Blithe Spirit"
Summer School DressA schoolgirl models a sleeveless, floral summer school dress, worn with ankle socks and summer shoes, her hair in pigtails and ribbons
Advertisement for Allcocks PlastersAllcocks plasters; worn on the side of the body to give relief from a number of conditions
Walking Dress ?1877A green jacket bodice worn open to reveal a waistcoat & worn with a double skirt - the trained under skirt and revers in a deeper shade. Eyelets & lacing are used as ornament
Societys Saturday: Tea on the lawn at RanelaghOutdoor scene at the Ranelagh Club in Barnes. Ranelagh was a social club and pleaure garden where society could meet and participate in activities such as polo, gymkhanas or childrens plays
Lilac Skirt Early 1860SWhite bodice or blouse with full bishop sleeves with black cuffs & collar worn with a lilac skirt & a straw hat trimmed with black ribbon & flowers
WOMEN & GIRL 1860White evening dress worn with a Swiss belt with long fringed ends. Purple & white spotted dress with a black lace shawl. The girl wears a white dress with scallop & bouillon trim
Pannier Skirts of 1868Pardessus with a Watteau pleat; pannier skirts & pleated or gathered flounces. Girl: over skirt & sleeveless bolero worn over a blue dress with horizontal stripes
Ball / Evening Dress 1865Princess style wedding dress with high bodice, tablier trim of lace with rosettes, tight sleeves with reverse cuffs & worn with multiple strings of pearls, a veil & white gloves
October 1850 FashionsGrey caraco dress with basques & skirt trimmed en tablier; white pardessus worn over a green dress; various jackets with pagoda or funnel sleeves; white lace jacket
NippyA theatrical costume based on the uniforms worn by waitresses or " nippies" at Lyons tea houses
Curiosities and ingenuities from the Patent Office; More wetIllustration showing ideas for protective rain wear in the form of various rain shades and capes worn on the head and body
Gold Dress 1830SLate C19th century depiction of clothing from the 1830s. The dress has full sleeves tight from the elbow to the wrist & a full skirt & is worn with a belt & ruff
Green Scarf 1830SLate C19th century depiction of 1830s costume: white dress trimmed in pink. The sleeves appear long & tight fitting. Worn with a long green scarf trimmed with black lace
England / KegworthThe village of Kegworth, Leicestershire, England, including some derelict and rather run-down buildings
Hats - Beaver-FurThe top hats worn by Victorian gents are made from beaver-fur here shown undergoing the bowing process which gives the fur the requisite finish
Blue Pelisse 1824Blue pelisse with sleeves full to the elbow (gigot / leg of mutton), button fastening & 3 tucks at the hem. Worn with a muslin, round-edged collar & feather trimmed hat
Merry Widow Hat C. 1910Beautiful young lady wearing a rather large, plume laden hat - a style that became known as the " Merry Widow" after a hat worn by Lily Elsie in the operetta of the same name
Tweed Fashions for 1932Country cardigan suit in green herringbone tweed and matching coat; brown frock with pleated skirt detail and red and cream trim worn with a coat in brown flecked cheviot
Poppy Red for 1932A blue frock with openwork trimming and a poppy red jumper suit with a tweed collar to be worn with or without the tweed coat with large revers and boot-cuff sleeves
Beaded Cape Gown 1934A gown by Jeanne Lanvin with a black narrow skirt and beaded cape collar worn with a matching beaded hat. A long pink scarf is worn round the waist