Dressing Collection (page 57)

Lady Tying on Hat 1904
An impression of the lady of fashion: the S-bend silhouette is emphasized by bulky frills on the decollete bodice & the hip clinging skirt. She ties her hat on with a ribbon

Dressing Gown & Pipe
Dressing gown with blue border & under-sleeves, outer sleeves buttoning from the elbow & soutache trim. Evening dress: tights (strapped pantaloons), top hat & cut-away coat. Date: 1839

Dressing / Theatre 1910
A gentlemanly admirer, with a bouquet concealed behind his back, waits on an actress, who sitting at her dressing table in a pink corset & stockings, serenely adjusts her hair

DRAPERY 1805
Drapery for a dressing room in the classical style

Antimacassar - 2
Woollen antimacassar, intended to protect furniture from the macassar oil widely used as hair dressing. It has become the archetype of Victorian bourgeois taste

Antimacassar - 1
Antimacassar in Gobelin stitch, intended to protect furniture from the macassar oil widely used as hair dressing. It has become the archetypal Victorian symbol

Toilet / Hair / Styles
Hair dressing; the old and new styles

Girls Night In
A girl combs her long blonde hair at her dressing table and confides in her best friend during a girls night in

Disraeli / Dressing
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Dressing for an Oxford Bal Masque. A response to Disraelis Oxford Speech

Wounded War-Horses
Countless horses are victims of mankinds wars : wounded war horses are cared for in an improvised dressing station as winter engulfs the Western Front

Nuns Dressing a Wound
A saintly nun pours soothing ointment / oil onto the bandages of the bed-ridden man who swoons with the pain. Another nun brings in some hot coffee or is it more unctions?

Babys Reflection
A mother holds her baby up so that it can see its reflection in the looking glass on top of her dressing table. A cat plays with a ball at her feet

Tying a Necktie
A gentleman ties his necktie

Hair Styles for 1831
How the well-groomed lady is dressing her hair this year. Evidently designed to keep her maidservant busy !

Lady and Mirror
A lady admires herself in her new robe from Jean Patou

Putting on her Corset
A slim girl puts on her corset, watched by her no-longer-slim momma

Wedding Trousseau 1908
The wedding trousseau

Geisha At Her Toilet, 1902
O-Koto-San at her morning toilet

Woman Dressing 1831
A skinny husband helps his plump wife with her corset: " He is fond of a slender waist!"

Machine for Tight Lacing
Satire on the fashion for tight corsets - A correct view of the new machine for winding up the ladies

Girl Dressing Doll
A little girl in a pink dress with a pink ribbon in her hair dresses her doll

William Gillette / Actor
William Gillette: American actor; best known for his dramatisation & portrayal of Conan Doyles Sherlock Holmes, as seen here in the 1899 stage version

Scene from Shakespeares As You Like It
A scene from Shakespeares comedy As You Like It, showing Rosalind, Touchstone and Audrey in the Forest of Arden

Futuristic device to help a gentleman get dressed
A futuristic device to help a gentleman get dressed in the automatic home of the future. At the press of a button, a mechanical arm holds out his suit, top hat and walking stick

Toilet / Dressing /
A French lady of quality at her dressing table just after getting out of bed

Woman putting on garters

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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.