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Background imageClothing Collection: English suffragette, feminist newspaper, 1908

English suffragette, feminist newspaper, 1908. News seller, she is standing on the street not the pavement so as not to be arrested. The suffragettes published their own magazine / newspaper

Background imageClothing Collection: English suffragette feminist newpaper, 1908

English suffragette feminist newpaper, 1908

Background imageClothing Collection: Making felt for velour hats at Sennett Bros, Blackfriars. 23 October 1919

Making felt for velour hats at Sennett Bros, Blackfriars. 23 October 1919

Background imageClothing Collection: King Arthur and his knights setting out for the quest for the Holy Grail. King Arthur, page 129

King Arthur and his knights setting out for the quest for the Holy Grail. King Arthur, page 129

Background imageClothing Collection: Galahad introduced in the company of the Round Table 1370-80. Sir Galahad was one

Galahad introduced in the company of the Round Table 1370-80. Sir Galahad was one of the knights of King Arthurs Round Table in Arthurian legend

Background imageClothing Collection: King Arthur as one of the Nine Worthies 1490

King Arthur as one of the Nine Worthies 1490

Background imageClothing Collection: Blind Goddess, fortune of her wheel, with King Arthur enthroned 1316

Blind Goddess, fortune of her wheel, with King Arthur enthroned 1316

Background imageClothing Collection: Guinevere gives Bohort a ring for Lancelot 14th century

Guinevere gives Bohort a ring for Lancelot 14th century

Background imageClothing Collection: Mary Queen of Scotts. Watercolour sketches by Cassandra Austen: One of six sketches

Mary Queen of Scotts. Watercolour sketches by Cassandra Austen: One of six sketches for Jane Austens History of England, 1790

Background imageClothing Collection: Lancelot tells his tales of the quest to King Arthur. Guinevere on the eve of the pentecost

Lancelot tells his tales of the quest to King Arthur. Guinevere on the eve of the pentecost, Romance of the St Graal, 1316. King Arthur, page 49

Background imageClothing Collection: Mrs (Emily) Emmeline Pankhurst, English suffragette

Mrs (Emily) Emmeline Pankhurst, English suffragette
Mrs (Emily) Emmeline Pankhurst, born Goulden, (1857-1928). English suffragette and founder of the Womens Social and Political Union

Background imageClothing Collection: Mrs Pankhurst 1858-1928 with Mrs Michael Foot, 1912

Mrs Pankhurst 1858-1928 with Mrs Michael Foot, 1912. Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst (born Goulden) (1858-1928), English suffragette. Founder of the Womens Social and Political Union 1903

Background imageClothing Collection: Fish and snake skins used for fashionable shoes at Gerrett and sons. 19 September 1925

Fish and snake skins used for fashionable shoes at Gerrett and sons. 19 September 1925

Background imageClothing Collection: Day in the life of a Midinette. a Parisian seamstress, salesgirl in a clothes shop

Day in the life of a Midinette. a Parisian seamstress, salesgirl in a clothes shop

Background imageClothing Collection: Baptism of the Dauphin detail from a Gobelins tapestry after Charles Le Brun (1619-1690)

Baptism of the Dauphin detail from a Gobelins tapestry after Charles Le Brun (1619-1690). The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 65

Background imageClothing Collection: King Arthur on Whitsunday summons the companions of the Quest to relate their adventures

King Arthur on Whitsunday summons the companions of the Quest to relate their adventures

Background imageClothing Collection: Royal Procession across Stadium, 1906 Olympic Games

Royal Procession across Stadium, 1906 Olympic Games

Background imageClothing Collection: Edward IV (1442-1483). King of England from (1461-1483), with a break of a few months

Edward IV (1442-1483). King of England from (1461-1483), with a break of a few months in the period (1470-1471). Watercolour sketches by Cassandra Austen

Background imageClothing Collection: Joao I (1357-1433) entertains John of Gaunt prior to marrying Philippa of Lancaster

Joao I (1357-1433) entertains John of Gaunt prior to marrying Philippa of Lancaster. Prince Henry their third son, was half English. The Opening of the World by David Divine, page 84

Background imageClothing Collection: William Rysdyks Hambletonian 1865, Father of the Trotting Horse. His employer, Seeley

William Rysdyks Hambletonian 1865, Father of the Trotting Horse. His employer, Seeley, acquired a Charles Kent Mare, which had been permanently injured and was used only for breeding

Background imageClothing Collection: King Arthur fights the Emperor Lucius, 13th century. King Arthur page 48

King Arthur fights the Emperor Lucius, 13th century. King Arthur page 48

Background imageClothing Collection: Galahad comes to King Arthur 1250-80. Sir Galahad was one of the knights of King

Galahad comes to King Arthur 1250-80. Sir Galahad was one of the knights of King Arthurs Round Table in Arthurian legend. He was the illegitimate son of Sir Lancelot and Elaine of Corbenic

Background imageClothing Collection: Henry, Prince of Wales, in the Hunting Field by Robert Peake the Elder (British, active by 1576)

Henry, Prince of Wales, in the Hunting Field by Robert Peake the Elder (British, active by 1576)
Henry, Prince of Wales, in the Hunting Field by Robert Peake the Elder (British, active by 1576, died 1619). From This War Without An Enemy by Richard Ollard, page 32

Background imageClothing Collection: King Arthur and Guinevere sit and talk. Early 14th century. Guinevere was the Queen

King Arthur and Guinevere sit and talk. Early 14th century. Guinevere was the Queen consort of King Arthur

Background imageClothing Collection: South Kensington Museum 1872

South Kensington Museum 1872

Background imageClothing Collection: The east side of Soho Square, London. Number 32, on the right, was the home of Sir Joseph Banks

The east side of Soho Square, London. Number 32, on the right, was the home of Sir Joseph Banks and the birthplace of the African Association. Painting by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1793-1864)

Background imageClothing Collection: A Borneo Debutante A Dyak maid of higher class photgraphed 6 November 1920

A Borneo Debutante A Dyak maid of higher class photgraphed 6 November 1920

Background imageClothing Collection: The Anglo - Russian conference opens at the Foreign Office, London. M Klidyr Alieff

The Anglo - Russian conference opens at the Foreign Office, London. M Klidyr Alieff, the Turkestan delegate arriving. 14 April 1924

Background imageClothing Collection: Day in the life of a Midinette. A Parisian salesgirl travelling on the Metro to

Day in the life of a Midinette. A Parisian salesgirl travelling on the Metro to deliver some hats

Background imageClothing Collection: Miquette, The new Selfridge chief Mannequin, following in the footsteps of Dawn

Miquette, The new Selfridge chief Mannequin, following in the footsteps of Dawn
" Miquette", The new Selfridge chief Mannequin, following in the footsteps of " Dawn and " Gloria" who left to start a mannequin school for themselves. 24 September 1936

Background imageClothing Collection: Easter, 1936. Dawn the famous Selfridge model and an outsize Easter egg. 17 March 1936

Easter, 1936. Dawn the famous Selfridge model and an outsize Easter egg. 17 March 1936
Easter, 1936. " Dawn the famous Selfridge model and an outsize Easter egg. 17 March 1936

Background imageClothing Collection: Women farm workers at Sparsholt, Hampshire. 1914-1918

Women farm workers at Sparsholt, Hampshire. 1914-1918

Background imageClothing Collection: Rabbit Furs. Making up skins for fur coats, stoles and muffs. [no date]

Rabbit Furs. Making up skins for fur coats, stoles and muffs. [no date]

Background imageClothing Collection: Day in the life of a Midinette. A Parisian salesgirl selling hats. 1930s

Day in the life of a Midinette. A Parisian salesgirl selling hats. 1930s

Background imageClothing Collection: Shop inside the stock !. Building hidden by a thousand overcoats, brings chaos

Shop inside the stock !. Building hidden by a thousand overcoats, brings chaos, but all were sold. All records in high speed salesmanship were broken by Mr Christiian Troelstrup

Background imageClothing Collection: Day in the life of a Midinette. A Parisian salesgirl, selling hats. 1930s

Day in the life of a Midinette. A Parisian salesgirl, selling hats. 1930s

Background imageClothing Collection: Fashions from Bethlehem. An interesting picture from Bethlehem, showing the predominence

Fashions from Bethlehem. An interesting picture from Bethlehem, showing the predominence of stripes for mens wear. 22 September 1922

Background imageClothing Collection: Day in the life of a Midinette. A Parisian salesgirl out shopping for some silk stockings

Day in the life of a Midinette. A Parisian salesgirl out shopping for some silk stockings. 1930s

Background imageClothing Collection: British Wardrobe For Americas Cotton Maid Americas 1948 Maid of Cotton nineteen-year-old

British Wardrobe For Americas Cotton Maid Americas 1948 Maid of Cotton nineteen-year-old
British Wardrobe For Americas " Cotton Maid" Americas 1948 " Maid of Cotton" nineteen-year-old blonde Texan Matilda Nail

Background imageClothing Collection: A Dawsons shop front advertising that they have Air Raid Precautions ( ARP ) outfits

A Dawsons shop front advertising that they have Air Raid Precautions ( ARP ) outfits, 1939

Background imageClothing Collection: ARP ( air raid precaution ) demonstration at Horton Kirby, Kent. Rescue work

ARP ( air raid precaution ) demonstration at Horton Kirby, Kent. Rescue work on a pretend casuatly at a bombed house. 1938

Background imageClothing Collection: Sidcup Touring Clubs : fancy dress. Riding bicycles down the road

Sidcup Touring Clubs : fancy dress. Riding bicycles down the road. 1936

Background imageClothing Collection: A street scene showing the Plough and Harrow Inn, Whitnash, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

A street scene showing the Plough and Harrow Inn, Whitnash, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire with children playing games and enjoying themselves

Background imageClothing Collection: Mannequins in a new fashion display at the Odeon Cinema in Sidcup, Kent. 25 / 2 / 1938

Mannequins in a new fashion display at the Odeon Cinema in Sidcup, Kent. 25 / 2 / 1938
Mannequins in a new fashion display at the Odeon Cinema in Sidcup, Kent. 25/2/1938



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