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The Bohemians of Chelsea, scene from Tantivy TowersA scene from the British light opera, Tantivy Towers, written by A. P. Herbert. The story mocks both the artistic high brows or bohemians of Chelsea as well as the sporting lusty low brows who enjoy
Jazz orchestra by the pool on board the MauretaniaA jazz orchestra entertains passengers by the pool on board the ocean liner, the Mauretania, just one of the many amusements available. Date: 1931
Nancy Mitford by Madame YevondeNancy Freeman-Mitford (1904-1973), writer of comic novels, who was the eldest daughter of Lord and Lady Redesdale. Photographed by Madame Yevonde around the time her novel Highland Fling had been
The Embassy Club, 1932Full house of social celebrities; a Seasons night. Scene at the Embassy Club in Bond Street, London, one of the most fashionable and exclusive nightclubs in the capital
Advert for J. Roussel underwear 1949A blonde bombshell model wears a rather elaborate creation. Date: 1949
Cartoon, Queen Victorias Christmas, A Vision (based on Dickens story, A Christmas Carol). Gladstone as Scrooge sleeps while Disraeli (who had died five years earlier)
Diana MitfordMr Robert Heber-Percy, Mrs Bryan Guinness (the former Diana Freeman Mitford) and Lord Berners pictured attending the Russian ballet at the Royal Opera House. Date: 1934
Advert for Asprey mens leather wrist watches 1938Aspreys stock of mens watches is representative of finest work of the recognised leaders in the craft of watchmaking. Date: 1938
Reynaldo Hahn / BarrereREYNALDO HAHN French musician: a satirical view Date: 1874 - 1947
Advert for Asprey selection of household items 1937Selection of items from Asprey, Bond Street: Glass luminous World lamp, gentlemans pigskin compactus case with ivory fittings, miniature reproduction clock in walnut, brocade evening bag
Ascot hat from Debenham and Freebody, 1934A stunning hat of organdie in an elusive shade of brown ; the brim reinforced in an open lattice insertion in which golden threads mingle with the organdie. Perfect for Ladies Day at Royal Ascot
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WILD CHAMPAGNE DRINKERSHave a good time all the time seems to be the outlook of a boisterous gentleman at a party; being surrounded by champagne and girls certainly helps matters. Date: 1904
RIOTOUS NEW YEAR PARTYHow provincial folk suppose fashionable Parisians see the New Year in (picture 1 of 2) Date: 1904
Princess Elizabeth as a hunting enthusiastThe Duchess of York (Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) with Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) at a meet of the Pytchley Hunt at Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire
Carole Lombard & William Powell sailing to HonoluluAmerican actress Carole Lombard pictured on board a boat ready to set sail for Honolulu with her first husband, actor William Powell
Duke of Marlborough wedding to Consuelo VanderbiltThe wedding ceremony in the Church of St. thomas, New York City. Date: 1895
Alva Vanderbilt (1853 1933), nÚÑáAlva Erskine Smith, mother of Consuelo Vanderbilt Duchess of Marlborough. Date: 1895
Bringing in the hollyTraditional winter scene depicting a family taking home holly at Christmas. Child seated on a donkey. Date: circa 1908
Woman wearing pillbox hat 1933Blue and white striped pillbox hat and scarf to match. Available to buy at Debenham and freebody. Date: 1933
Gordon Conway (1894-1956). Prolific costume designer for the theatre and film, and contributor of fashion illustrations to magazines such as " The Tatler" and " Eve"
Winter sports outfit by Elsa SchiaparelliIllustration showing a sweater with adjustable high collar, bonnet and high woollen leggings by Elsa Schiaparelli. 1928
D-Day invasion ration packThe contents of the 24-hour ration pack which was to be carried by every combatant in the anticipated Allied invasion of the continent. These were to be carried in a small waterproof box
Mary DeesMary Ella Dees (1911 2004), American stage and screen actress. Showing Mary Dees, stepping in and finishing the roll played by Jean Harlow, how died that year. Date: 1937
Advert for Wolsey nylonsA pair of legs wearing and advertising Wolsey nylon stockings. They appear to be wearing a very groovy pair of wedge shoes as well. Date: 1947
Cartoon, The Undertakers Arms (after Hogarth), Endum Non Mendum, depicting the imagined demise of the House of Lords. A Bill had been put forward to abolish the Upper House, but was not successful
Advert for Kestos lingerie 1938You can t have line till you wear Kestos. Date: 1938
Advert for Kestos lingerie for sport 1933Advert for a brassiere for sport activities. Kestos gives her comfort and allows her complete freedom of movement. Date: 1933
London Street Types - the sandwich manA man wearing a sandwich board, walking the streets of London to promote theatre shows. Date: 1933
Sphere front cover - Debutantes practise the curtseyFront cover of The Sphere featuring a photograph of debutantes practising their curtsey for the forthcoming courts in May of 1933 at Miss Muriel Simmons School in Regent Street. Date: 1933
London Street Types - The Curio HunterA man in a trilby hat perusing items for sale at an antiques market or junk stall. Date: 1933
London Street Types - An Old PerformerA street musician playing an accordian. Date: 1933
London Street Types - The Caledonian MarketA seller of junk, pictures and book at the famous Caledonian Market in North London. Date: 1933
Daisy, Princess of PlessDaisy, Princess Henry of Pless (1873 - 1943), formerly Mary Theresa Olivia Cornwallis-West. A great Edwardian society beauty, she married one of Imperial Germanys wealthiest princes in 1891
Duff and Diana Cooper (nee Manners) Sketch coverFront cover of The Sketch featuring a portrait of Sir Alfred Duff Cooper (1890-1954), British politician, diplomat, writer and diarist pictured with his wife, Lady Diana Cooper
Modes for the Riviera sunshine, 1931Fashions for wearing on the French Riviera. Above is a frock of pale eucalyptus green hopsack and a jacket of the same light woollen material in a deep shade of myrtle
Mrs Michael Arlen by Madame YevondeMrs Michael Arlen, formerly Countess Atalanta Mercati, wife of the famous novelist and playwright, pictured with her baby son, Michael John Arlen in February 1931. Date: 1931
Hillman advertisement for Twenty-70 Sports SaloonAdvertisement for the Hillman Twenty-70 sports saloon costing 360. Featured at the centre of an art deco style illustration showing fashionable societ enjoying an evening somewhere glamorous
Jantzen swimwearJantzen swimming costumes made from Lastex yarn, modelled by a relaxed group of bright young things. Available from Jaeger. Date: 1934
Cruising suit & suntop from Harvey Nichols, 1934A couple of outfits for wearing while on a summer cruise. On the right is a natural shantung silk cruising suit relieved with pale blue revers and buttons
Backless sun dress from Harvey Nichols, 1934Two views of a backless sun dress in uncrushable cotton showing a broken plaid and check design in a variety of pastel colours, worn with a snappy little coat. Date: 1934
The sports deck on board the Reina del Pacifico cruise shipAn unobstructed space of 76 feet by 63 feet - the sports deck of the Reina del Pacifico which was to tour around South America in 1932
Golfers on board the BerengariaBoyer, Boomer and Horton Smith enjoy practising their golf swings on board the ocean liner the Berengaria. Presumably they ran out of balls at some point?! Date: 1931
Berengaria deck tennisPassengers play a form of tennis, played by hand with a rubber ring on board the ocean liner the Berengaria. Date: 1931
Blindfold boxing match on board the BerengariaA blindfold boxing match for the amusement of passengers on board the ocean liner, Berengaria in 1931. Life jackets are worn in case of fouls! Date: 1931
Boxing match on deck of the BerengariaA boxing bout to amuse the passengers on board the ocean liner, the Berengaria. Date: 1931
Racing with petits chevaux on deck of MauretaniaRacing with miniature wooden horses (with pari-mutuel betting) on the deck of the ocean liner, Mauretania. Date: 1931
Cartoon, French munitions factory workers, WW1Cartoon, French munitions factory workers, one male, one female. The man asks the woman: What does your husband do at the moment? She replies: He stays at home and mends my silk stockings. Date: 1917