Dressing Collection (page 5)

Female Dominican Saint Beholding the Virgin and Child and Saint Dominic, While... n.d. Creator: Unknown
Female Dominican Saint Beholding the Virgin and Child and Saint Dominic, While Vesting a Novice, n.d

Woman Dressing Fowl, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Woman Dressing Fowl, n.d

Berserk, 1914. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Berserk, 1914

Two women dress a bride, Blekinge. Creator: Unknown
Two women dress a bride, Blekinge

"A Groom in Sorunda", 1850s. Creator: Carl Andreas Dahlstrom. "A Groom in Sorunda", 1850s
"A Groom in Sorunda", 1850s. Interior with a groom surrounded by two women and a man smoking a pipe

"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

Getting ready
Franky De Meyer

Ready for tonight
Franky De Meyer

Muse
Scott Lanphere

Comic postcard, Husband after riotous night out Date: 20th century

Colonel Barker - Valerie Smith
Page from The Graphic reporting on the case of Colonel Barker (aka John Hill and Geoffrey Norton), who was born Lilias Irma Valerie Barker in 1895

Colonel Barker - Valerie Smith Page from The Graphic reporting on the case of Colonel
Page from The Graphic reporting on the case of Colonel Barker (aka John Hill and Geoffrey Norton), who was born Lilias Irma Valerie Barker in 1895

Plans and section of the Odeon of Pericles, Athens, Greece
Plans and section of the Odeon of Athens or Odeon of Pericles in Athens, Greece. Odeo di Pericle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Luigi Antonio Bossi from Giulio Ferrarios

Charing Cross Dressing Station bunkers, Ploegsteert
These are close by the Plugstreet Experience 14-18 (Interpretation Centre) and served the Dressing Station which, like many of the sites around here, used a series of Central London names

Lady Alexandra Haig as Ceres at the Fete Champetre at Ashcombe House given by Cecil Beaton and Sir Michael Duff-Assheton-Smith, 1937. The theme is Society Nymphs and Shepherds. Date: 1937

Rebecca Riots in South Wales against toll gate charges
Rebecca Riots in South Wales against excessive toll gate charges - many of the rioters were men dressed as women. Date: 1843

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)

Woman applying makeup at her dressing table
Before the Dance - woman applying makeup at her dressing table. 1920s

England Rugby League players getting changed in the changing room after a match November 1952 P005623

Fashion: Clothing: A woman pulling up a pair of denim jeans. January 1981 81-00051-006

Advert for W. Thornhill & Co cases 1897 Advert for W. Thornhill & Co cases 1897
Selection of travelling dressing bags and cases, available from W. Thornhill & Co, in New Bond Street. Date: 1897

Kazakh man cutting hay with a scythe
A Kazakh man wearing a chapan (Kazakh quilted dressing gown) and kalpak, working in a field with a scythe, cutting hay. 20th century

Dan Leno in Mother Goose, pantomime. circa 1903

Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain - Mirador of Lindaraja (or Daraxa) - The dressing room or bedroom of the Sultana had this bay window (or a mirador)

Loges daActrices (Actressesa Dressing Rooms), c. 1875 (etching and aquatint)
3247913 Loges daActrices (Actressesa Dressing Rooms), c.1875 (etching and aquatint) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 16x21.1 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Seated Female Nude, 1658. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Seated Female Nude, 1658. From a private collection

The Raised Skirt, 1742. Artist: Francois Boucher
The Raised Skirt, 1742. From a private collection

Un jour de fête et de bretelles, 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un jour de fete et de bretelles, 1844. - Tiens bon ami...a l'occasion de ma fete je t'ai brode ces bretelles... - (Le monsieur a part)

Dancer Dressing, 1889–90. Creator: Georges William Thornley
Dancer Dressing, 1889-90

Men and women in St Trinians costume, Cornwall
Men and women in St Trinians school uniform, Cornwall, possibly university students during rag week. Date: circa 1980s

Greek Togo or Chiton
The procedure for putting on the Greek toga, or Chiton

Lady Jayne
Jan Slotboom

RAMC Dressing Station at Monchy during the First World War

A dressing machine, linen production, Victorian period

Linen manufacture, Dressing machine

WW1 - Battle of Albert - British troops, blinded by gas, helping each other to the dressing station at Croisilles, France - 21st August 1918

Mustard Gas Dressing Station at Le Bac-du-Sud, August 1918 - Painting by John Sargent

WW1 Mustard Gas Dressing Station at Le Bac Du Sud in August 1918

HMS Marlborough dressing a diver possibly 1930s

RMS Queen of Bermuda dressing table, Furness Line
OCEAN LINER: RMS Queen of Bermuda dressing table of the Furness Line built by Vickers Armstrong Ltd, Walker on Tyne, England

Dame Trot and Her Cat - eight scenes Date: 1820s

Cinderella And Her Glass Slipper Pantomime Early
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Buxton Well Dressing early 1900s

WW2 Christmas Card, Always Ready And Prepared
A WW2 Christmas greetings card complete with a red ribbon, the illustration portrays a smoking warden standing in his pyjamas and dressing down, holding his boots and a gas rattle. Date: circa 1940s

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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.