Dressing Collection (#10)

Dancer Putting on Her Stocking, 1890-1911 (pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cork
5667927 Dancer Putting on Her Stocking, 1890-1911 (pigmented beeswax, metal armature, cork, on wooden base) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 48.2x19x31 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Dancer Fastening the String of Her Tights, c. 1885-1890 (pigmented beeswax, plastiline
5667932 Dancer Fastening the String of Her Tights, c.1885-1890 (pigmented beeswax, plastiline, metal armature, cork, on wooden base) by Degas

Hair-dresser (engraving)
6004293 Hair-dresser (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hair-dresser. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

Volunteer Ambulance Drill at Guildhall (engraving)
1623807 Volunteer Ambulance Drill at Guildhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volunteer Ambulance Drill at Guildhall)

Christmas in the drawing room, Amateur Theatricals, behind the scenes (engraving)
1036190 Christmas in the drawing room, Amateur Theatricals, behind the scenes (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas in the drawing room)

First Aid : Wounded soldier and his nurse at a dressing station during World War I
543325 First Aid : Wounded soldier and his nurse at a dressing station during World War I in France, 1915 (painting) by Riquer, Alejandro de (1856-1920); Universal History Archive/UIG; Spanish

The Wardrobe Ransacked (engraving)
671737 The Wardrobe Ransacked (engraving) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wardrobe Ransacked. From The Wilkie Gallery (Virtue, c 1870)

Dressing an Ironclad with Flags at Spithead in Honour of the Wedding of the Princess Beatrice (engraving)
1041010 Dressing an Ironclad with Flags at Spithead in Honour of the Wedding of the Princess Beatrice (engraving) by English School

From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog (engraving)
1047754 From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Suburban Home to City Office, or dodged by a Dog)

Zulu fop, showing mode of dressing the hair (engraving)
961993 Zulu fop, showing mode of dressing the hair (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zulu fop, showing mode of dressing the hair)

Lady of Seville (engraving)
966909 Lady of Seville (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady of Seville. Illustration for The World its Cities and Peoples by Edwin Hopper (Cassell)

Cathacks or male dancers of Bhopal (engraving)
967390 Cathacks or male dancers of Bhopal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cathacks or male dancers of Bhopal)

Preparing Moses for the Fair (engraving)
976052 Preparing Moses for the Fair (engraving) by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing Moses for the Fair)

Bathers, 1895-96 (monoprint, pencil & gouache on laid paper)
1069481 Bathers, 1895-96 (monoprint, pencil & gouache on laid paper) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 11.4x15.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Wendy and Emery Reves Collection; French

HMS "Marlborough"School for Engineering Students, Portsmouth (engraving)
1061326 HMS " Marlborough" School for Engineering Students, Portsmouth (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Modesty (litho)
1090736 Modesty (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modesty. Illustration for Absurdities, A Book of Collected Drawings by Heath Robinson (Hutchinson)

A busy morning in the sumptuous studio of a fashionable hair artist (litho)
1090677 A busy morning in the sumptuous studio of a fashionable hair artist (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Progress of the Toilet - The Stays Plate 1, pub. by McCleary, London
872454 Progress of the Toilet - The Stays Plate 1, pub. by McCleary, London, 1810 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Advertisement for Le Furet corsets (colour litho)
485182 Advertisement for Le Furet corsets (colour litho) by Robbe, Manuel (1872-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Furet Corsets give Elegance)

Marriage a la Mode, Plate IV, The Toilette, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451154 Marriage a la Mode, Plate IV, The Toilette, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Quel homme chic, mens fashion, 1921 (colour litho)
STC386331 Quel homme chic, mens fashion, 1921 (colour litho) by Marc-Luc (fl.1920s); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modeles de M. Olmer; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

By the Fire (oil on canvas)
XPG382078 By the Fire (oil on canvas) by Enjolras, Delphin (1857-1945); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Beauty and Dress (engraving)
725817 Beauty and Dress (engraving) by Corbould, Edward Henry (1815-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beauty and Dress. Illustration for The Gallery of Engravings (circa 1880)

Peter Robinsons World-Renowned Corset Sylphide (coloured engraving)
729314 Peter Robinsons World-Renowned Corset Sylphide (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Robinsons World-Renowned Corset Sylphide)

Girl dressing her hair (colour print on silk)
730269 Girl dressing her hair (colour print on silk) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl dressing her hair.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Elegant lady having her feet washed by her maid, engraved by Dupin
STC428328 Elegant lady having her feet washed by her maid, engraved by Dupin, plate from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, c.1778-87 (coloured engraving) by Le Clerc

When the Germans have fun (colour litho)
2809116 When the Germans have fun (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Germans have fun)

Medieval survivals in Abyssinia (colour litho)
2809312 Medieval survivals in Abyssinia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval survivals in Abyssinia)

Mac Beardall, Doug Frazer and Dennis Wright dressed as skin-clad savages in the aftermath of the H-bomb on the Westminster College float at a procession of London students in aid of the National

The equestrian group at the Circus Ball, Grosvenor House, 1933. From left, Nancy Mitford, Cecil Beaton, Lady Castlerosse and Viscountess Weymouth. Date: 1933

Laura Johnston as Rosalind in As You Like it Date: 1890s

Lillie Langtry as Rosalind in As You Like It Date: 1890s

Kate Forster as Don Juan Date: 1890s

Kate Cutler in All Abroad Date: 1890s

Jane May as Pierrot in Monsieur and Madame Pierrot Date: 1890s

Dressing for an Oxford Bal Masque (engraving)
2777144 Dressing for an Oxford Bal Masque (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dressing for an Oxford Bal Masque. Cartoon, 10 December 1864)

Comic postcard, Man disturbed by late night party in hotel Date: 20th century

Fred Storey and Harry Grattan in The Vigilance Committee Date: 1890s

Sylvia Gerrish, American musical theatre performer Date: 1890s

Olive Tulloch as Prince Arthur Date: 1890s

Millie Hylton as Don Juan Date: 1890s

Jessie Preston as Robinson Crusoe, at the Grand Theatre, Islington Date: 1890s

Jessie Preston as Little Jack Sheppard Date: 1890s

Billie Barlow as Little Boy Blue Date: 1890s

Ada Blanche as Robinson Crusoe Date: 1890s

Comic postcard, Couple with empty wardrobe Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple in bedroom, phone call Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Maid and mistress Date: 20th century

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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.