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Court gowns by RevilleCourt gowns approved by King George V and Queen Mary for presentation at court in the year 1926. Designed by Reville of Hanover Square. Date: 1926
Promotional jigsaw, Beechams Pills and Powders. circa 1930s
Peter Baxendale (Mrs Basil Baxendale)Self-portrait of the artist, Mrs Basil Baxendale, who went under the pseudonym Peter Baxendale when signing work. Featured in The Sketch when an exhibition of her work was being given at the home of
Front page, Youth Against the Bomb, CND newspaper, with an article about support from Paul McCartney of The Beatles pop group, Easter 1964. 1964
Mrs Cunningham-Reid (Mary Ashley) and sonMrs Cunningham-Reid, the former Mary Ashley, sister of Edwina Mountbatten, pictured with her son Michael. Date: 1929
Isobel - fashion house on Regent Street, LondonAdvertisement for fashion house, Isobel, on Londons Regent Street, renowned for its restrained shop window displays in elegant grey
Veet advertisement, 1926Advertisement for Veet hair removal cream from 1926 - don t let disfiguring growths of superfluous hair destroy your charm and daintiness any longer
Elizabeth Ponsonby with cocktail shaker and glassesMiss Elizabeth Ponsonby (later the Hon. Mrs Dennis Pelly), one of the Bright Young Things of the 1920s, and daughter of Arthur Ponsonby a senior minister in the Labour government
Interior of the Aquarium, Brighton, Sussex. circa 1890
Advertisement for the Daily Mail newspaper, superimposed on a black and white photograph of a busy street. early 20th century
Court gown and evening dress for the opera, 1930On the left, a court dress from Reville of Hanover Square, carried out in shimmering white satin manufactured in Britain. On the right
Helen Wills as a debutanteHelen Wills Moody (1905-1998), American tennis player dominant during the 1920s and 30s, winner of 31 Grand Slam titles including 8 Wimbledon Championships
Elizabeth PonsonbyMiss Elizabeth Ponsonby (later the Hon. Mrs Dennis Pelly), one of the Bright Young Things of the 1920s, and daughter of Arthur Ponsonby a senior minister in the Labour government
Branwen, Daughter of Llyr, the subject of a legend from medieval Welsh literature, the Mabinogi. Branwen is married off to a cruel Irish king; she tames a starling
Arrest of Guy Fawkes by Sir Thomas KnyvetThe arrest of Guy Fawkes by Sir Thomas Knyvet and others, following the foiled Gunpowder Plot, 5 November 1605. 1605
Listerine advertisement, 1930Advertisement for Listerine mouth wash, suggesting that halitosis can lead to being left on the shelf, marriage-wise as her birthdays creep towards that tragic thirty mark. Date: 1930
Society during the 1924 London SeasonDouble page spread from The Sketch featuring photographs of well-known figures in society in London for the summer season
Lord and Lady Castlerosse in caricature by Tony WysardValentine Edward Charles Browne, 6th Earl of Kenmare (29 May 1891 20 September 1943), styled Viscount Castlerosse from 1905 to 1941, the Earl of Kenmare and the son of Valentine Browne
The Countess of Galloway in court dressThe Countess of Galloway, formerly American-born Miss Philippa Wendell, photographed in her court gown. She was presented by her mother-in-law on the occasion of her marriage to Lord Galloway
Attack on Brighthelmstone (Brighton) by French raidersAttack made by French raiders on the village of Brighthelmstone (Brighton, Sussex) in June 1514. Almost every building was burnt to the ground. 1514
Duke and Duchess of Yorks wedding dayThe marriage of the Duke of York and Princess Victoria May of Teck, (later King George V and Queen Mary consort), on 6 July 1893, in the Chapel Royal of St
Oliver Messel (1904 - 1978), English designer of film sets, costume and interiors. Photographed by Peter North, part of a series of portraits of famous figures pictured with an object that expresses
Norman HartnellSir Norman Bishop Hartnell (1901 - 1979), British couturier and favourite fashion designer of the Queen and Queen Mother. Pictured in a series of photographs taken by Peter North of famous figures
L Acaciosa de Caron fragrance advertisementAdvertisement for L Acaciosa de Caron, parfume de jeunesse (perfume of youth). Popular with debutantes during the inter-war years. Date: 1930
On GuardAn alert terrier stands by its owners gloves and lead, ready for a walk. Date: 1929
Blase by Webster MurrayA line of insouciant chorus girls doing high-kicks as the orchestra plays in the pit below. Date: 1929
Summer in Silhouette by H. L. OakleySilhouette of a summer scene with a couple in swimwear punting on a river. Date: 1925
The Belle-Buoy by Douglas WalesThree 1920s bathing belles take a rest on a floating buoy out at sea. Date: 1929
For the Fashionable Convalescent - Harrods advertisementAdvertisement for a charming reception outfit for when one is feeling a little wan, can t get out of bed, but wants to look ones best. Date: 1929
Mrs Reginald FellowesDaisy Fellowes (nee Margeurite Severine Philippine Decazes de Glucksbierg (1890-1962), celebrated society figure, acclaimed beauty, novelist, poet, editor in chief of French Harpers Bazaar magazine
The Tatler Summer Number front cover, 1929Front cover of The Tatler Summer Number for 1929 featuring a delightful illustration of a lady in an elaborate swimsuit and marine-themed headdress exploring a rock pool. Date: 1929
La Poupee by Ernest HubbardA young woman in a slip admires herself in front of a mirror. Close by a poupee or boudoir doll sits with its arms outstretched looking up at its owner. Date: 1929
Inspiration by H. M. Bateman" Why, thats the very thing" ! A rather large and curvaceous 1920s lady contemplates a fashion magazine featuring the slim and sinuous fashions of the decade. Date: 1929
The Debutante - hairdressing from EmileAdvertisement for Emile Ltd of Conduit Street, hairdressers to high society offering a faultless method of dressing the hair for court presentations. Date: 1929
Advertisement for the Arandora Star cruise shipAdvertisement for the Arandora Star from the Blue Star Line, the worlds finest cruising steamer. In 1940, the ship was requisitioned to transport interned enemy aliens from the UK to Canada
Lip stick in Tutankhamens dayIllustration reflecting facts described in Adolph Ermans Life in Ancient Egypt showing an Egyptian woman applying rouge - apparently the Egyptians applied this even to corpses. Date: 1924
Couleur de Rose advertisementAdvertisement for Granvilles Couleur de Rose the only natural tint for the cheeks. Date: 1924
Fashions and Fancies for the London SeasonA double page spread of suggested outfits for the London Season of 1924 ranging from debutante outfit in Madonna blue from Goochs to a Spanish inspired dress with shawl from Peter Robinson. Date: 1924
Harrods head-dress for court presentationsAdvertisement for Harrods for head-dresses to be worn at court presentations. On the left is a design for a debutante, suitable for shingled hair to support the court plume of feathers
Label design, Exposition Sunkist LemonsLabel design, Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition Sunkist Lemons, with a grand prize from Seattle, 1909. early 20th century
Label design, Deer Mark Sweet PotatoesLabel design, Deer Mark Louisiana Porto Rican Sweet Potatoes. early 20th century
Label design, Don t Cry Sweet PotatoesLabel design, Don t Cry Louisiana Commercial Sweet Potatoes. early 20th century
Label design, Ken Kat Sweet PotatoesLabel design, Ken Kat Louisiana Porto Rican Sweet Potatoes. early 20th century
Chain Pier, Brighton, Sussex. circa 1890
Two spaniels
The Aquarium, Brighton, Sussex. circa 1890
Henry Bolingbroke and Richard II. late 14th century
Birthday card, woman picking flowers. circa 1930s
