Dressing Collection (#4)

Animal ball (colour litho)
6030128 Animal ball (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animal ball. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

The Psyche mirror, 1876. Creator: Berthe Morisot
The Psyche mirror, 1876. The Cheval-Glass, was included in the Impressionist exhibition of 1877. A woman gathers up the waist of her loose blouse at the back

La Toilette, 1742. Creator: Francois Boucher
La Toilette, 1742

Confidences, c1870. Creator: Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta
Confidences, c1870

The dressing of a Christmas tree with gifts and candles. 1/1/1884 (engraving)
5615991 The dressing of a Christmas tree with gifts and candles. 1/1/1884 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

The New Gloves, 1909 (oil on canvas)
658191 The New Gloves, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Schuster, Karl Maria (1871-1953); 99.6x75.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Gloves. Karl Maria Schuster (1871-1953). Oil on canvas

Two ladies dressing before a mirror in a parlor, 19th century. She says, The pink really suits you dear
FLO4691390 Two ladies dressing before a mirror in a parlor, 19th century. She says, The pink really suits you dear. She thinks, And makes you look 10 years older

Engraving depicting a French noblewoman at her morning toilette. 18th century
5304962 Engraving depicting a French noblewoman at her morning toilette. 18th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a French noblewoman at her morning toilette)

A lady at her toilette, after a 17th century engraving by Le Blond. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter
955318 A lady at her toilette, after a 17th century engraving by Le Blond. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

Field Dressing Station during the Third Battle of Ypres in 1917.From the magazine Twenty Years After The Battlefields
2915227 Field Dressing Station during the Third Battle of Ypres in 1917.From the magazine Twenty Years After The Battlefields of 1914-1918 Then

Illustration to the poem Eight O´Clock from the book Childhood by Millicent and Githa Sowerby, published 1907
2638404 Illustration to the poem Eight O´Clock from the book Childhood by Millicent and Githa Sowerby, published 1907; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

The miller Samuel Wood, whose arm and scapula were torn off when entangled in a rope attached to the moving mill
526834 The miller Samuel Wood, whose arm and scapula were torn off when entangled in a rope attached to the moving mill machinery (1737)

Le Chirugien de Campagne ('The Country Surgeon'). 17th century (engraving after David Teniers showing)
540530 Le Chirugien de Campagne ('The Country Surgeon'). 17th century (engraving after David Teniers showing the interior of a barber-surgeon's premises); (add.info)

Shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - little girl's padded dressing gown and slippers Date: circa 1967

Shoot for Woman's Own - Father's Day
Shoot for Woman's Own Special Advertisement Feature - Father's Day - circa late 1950s Date: circa late 1950s

Fashionable woman washing her feet after dressing, era of Marie
5893582 Fashionable woman washing her feet after dressing, era of Marie; (add.info.: Fashionable woman washing her feet with a maid after dressing, era of Marie Antoinette. La Distraite)

Old man spying through keyhole. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000860 Old man spying through keyhole. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

Edward Hyde, 3rd Earl of Clarendon, 1661 - 1723, Viscount Cornbury 1674 - 1709
2956613 Edward Hyde, 3rd Earl of Clarendon, 1661 - 1723, Viscount Cornbury 1674 - 1709. Governor of New York and New Jersey between 1701 and 1708

Hernia Cerebri: Rupture of the Dura Mater by the rapid growth of a brain tumour
526810 Hernia Cerebri: Rupture of the Dura Mater by the rapid growth of a brain tumour. On the left are bone fragments removed from the rupture. The bottom two figures are forms of dressing

Universal Toss
Vertigo Artography

Brunhilde, the most beautiful and tallest German giantess (b / w photo)
3639198 Brunhilde, the most beautiful and tallest German giantess (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brunhilde)

"Rains"night spot in Southend on Sea. During special tuesday night sessions
" Rains" night spot in Southend on Sea. During special tuesday night sessions people can dress in clothes traditionally of the opposite sex. 12th December 1984

Girl Undressing - Bed - 1905
A little girl undressing for bed. Date: 1905

Aladdin, pantomime, New Theatre Royal, Windsor

Maen Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A general view of the quarry with the crane used for moving the granite blocks. A number men can be seen with cut blocks at the foot of the quarry face. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection

Bosahan Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
General view of the quarry with men standing by cut granite blocks and the crane used for moving the blocks. Two men are standing either side of a horse and cart

Moments
Paulo Medeiros

Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan... between 1876 and 1882
Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan; Comic Pictures of Famous Places in Civilizing Tokyo; Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan; Twenty-four Hours in

Landscape with Cattle, 1861. Creator: Anders Monsen Askevold
Landscape with Cattle, 1861

Lady Tying her Garter, 1810. Creator: Alexander Lauréus
Lady Tying her Garter, 1810

Lady Pulling on her Stockings. Creator: Nicolas Lavreince
Lady Pulling on her Stockings, Unknown date

La Diaphane. Poudre de Riz (Poster), 1896-1898. Creator: Chéret, Jules (1836-1932)
La Diaphane. Poudre de Riz (Poster), 1896-1898. Private Collection

A Mother with her Child, c.1880-c.1899. Creator: Albert Neuhuys
A Mother with her Child, c.1880-c.1899. Other Title(s): A Mother with her Child

Guards of a Camp. Creator: Anon
Guards of a Camp, unknown date

The Toilet, 1830-1850. Creator: Jan Lodewijk Jonxis
The Toilet, 1830-1850

Preparation for visits on New Year's Day, c.1813-c.1815. Creators: Anon, Chez Basset
Preparation for visits on New Year's Day, c.1813-c.1815. An overweight man sits on a chair and puts on his boots. Behind him is a servant who brushes his blue jacket

La femme du représentant, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
La femme du representant, 19th century. Sketch of the day - The representative's wife

Gentleman ties a lady's shoe and a woman puts fire in a stove, c.1650. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Gentleman ties a lady's shoe and a woman puts fire in a stove, c.1650

Clothing the Naked, c.1646-c.1649. Creator: Michiel Sweerts
Clothing the Naked, c.1646-c.1649

De l'utilité de la crinoline pour frauder l'octroi, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
De l'utilite de la crinoline pour frauder l'octroi, 19th century. The usefulness of crinoline to defraud the grant

Comme vous faites belle, ma chère?... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Comme vous faites belle, ma chere?... 19th century. Socialist women -

Un jour de fête et de bretelles, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un jour de fete et de bretelles, 19th century. The beautiful days of life - A day of celebration and braces

The Emperor's New Clothes, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor's New Clothes, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Le lever, 1771. Creator: Jean Massard
Le lever, 1771

Mrs. Blair's surgical dressing room, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs
Mrs. Blair's surgical dressing room, between 1910 and 1920. Women in Red Cross uniform preparing bandages. Posters on wall read: Gee!

Un enfant dans la mansarde, 1881. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Un enfant dans la mansarde, 1881

Guardhouse interior, between 1626 and 1678. Creator: Pieter Codde
Guardhouse interior, between 1626 and 1678

Danseuse dans sa loge enfilant un collant, between 1905 and 1909. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Danseuse dans sa loge enfilant un collant, between 1905 and 1909

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"Dressing: A Timeless Art Captured in Various Forms" From the powerful and evocative sculpture of the Boxer of Quirinal, also known as the Terme Boxer, to the whimsical world of Wind in the Willows where animals don human attire, it has always held a special place in our lives. In David Wright's painting "Off with the Old, On with the New, " we witness a transformation as an individual sheds their old clothes for something fresh and exciting. Similarly, his piece "Flower in her Hair" showcases how a simple accessory can elevate one's appearance. The image captured at Polkanuggo Quarry in Cornwall transports us back to 1903-1904 when workers dressed in rugged attire tirelessly mined stone from its depths. Meanwhile, Matania's poignant depiction of an Advanced Dressing Station on the Western Front reminds us of how clothing takes on new significance during times of war. Vesta Tilley struts confidently through Piccadilly, embodying gender-bending fashion that challenged societal norms. At Haltwhistle Milecastle, Roman soldiers would have adorned themselves in armor before heading into battle—a stark contrast to leisurely moments spent at Polkanuggo Quarry just two years prior. Picture No. 12479924 invites us into an unknown scene where dressing becomes a mystery waiting to be unraveled. And who could resist David Wright's enchanting portrayal titled "Heather Honey, " where elegance is personified? Finally, we are transported to a Scottish trench-barber's hair-dressing establishment—an unexpected oasis amidst chaos—where soldiers found solace and camaraderie while tending to their appearances. Dressing is more than simply putting on clothes; it is an art form that allows individuals to express themselves creatively and adapt according to circumstance or personal preference. These diverse glimpses into different eras and settings remind us that throughout history, it has played a significant role in shaping our identities and reflecting the world around us.