Dressing Collection (page 6)

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

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, oak dressing table
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, rare First Class Stateroom oak dressing table, stamped 400 and marked B10 denoting where it resided on board

Kraft Cheese Advertisement Illustration
An advertisement illustration for Kraft Cheese Co. Ltd, showing a lady taking a spoonful of miracle whip salad dressing, for her plate of lettuce, tomatoes and salami. Date: circa 1939

Court Lodge, Westerham, Interiors
A pair of photographs showing some interior rooms, including a bedroom and dressing room of Court Lodge, Westerham, with additions designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott. Date: early 1900s

The Cloisters, Avenue Road, N. W. 8, Fireplace
A photograph of the dressing room fireplace with Arts and Crafts style decoration, at The Cloisters, Avenue Road, London, designed by architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott. Date: early 1900s

Cover design, Do it yourself, November 1967 - do it herself, colour extra Date: 1967

Study Of A Woman Dressing
A sketch study of a young lady sat on a simple chair, fastening the straps of some shoes. Date: circa 1901

La Petite Poudreuse, The Little Powder
This coloured sketch shows a young lady applying powder at her dressing table mirror, with a smile on her face and blushing cheeks, she is nearly ready to go out. Date: circa 1901

French Military Man Dressing A Lady
An illustration of a French military man, having removed his bearskin hat, helping a young woman dress, by fastening the back. Date: circa 1901

Woman Dressing
A series of illustrations showing various stages of a woman dressing. Date: circa 1901

A Sa Toilette
A portrait illustration of a young lady sat at her dressing table, looking into the mirror. Date: circa 1901

TheAtreuse
An illustration of a glamorous TheAtreuse, an actress who is passionate for theatre, applying her make up at a dressing table, with a man leaning on the backrest of her chair. Date: circa 1901

Portrait D'Albert Guillaume
A portrait sketch of French painter and caricaturist, Albert Guillaume, 1873-1942. He is seen here, at work on a living room table, wearing a dressing gown

You have brought me to life again - romantic scene Date: late 19th century

Music cover, As You Like It Polka, by Adam Wright
Music cover, As You Like It Polka, composed by Adam Wright, design by Alfred Concanen Date: 19th century

Lace Making - last three processes
Lace Making - Making Lace, Dressing Lace, Winding and Embroidering (2 of 2) Date: 19th century

Cora Pearl, English courtesan in France
Cora Pearl (Eliza Emma Crouch, 1836-1886), English courtesan in France. Date: circa 1860s

Hortense Schneider, French soprano, in her dressing room
Hortense Schneider (1833-1920), French soprano, best known for her roles in Offenbach's operettas. Seen here in her dressing room at the Theatre des Varietes. Date: 1867

Woman in crinoline dress, getting ready to go out
Woman in crinoline dress in front of her mirror, getting ready to go out Date: circa 1850s

Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps, French artist
Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps (1803-1860), French artist Date: circa 1850s

Empress Eugenie's dressing room, Saint-Cloud Palace, Paris Date: circa 1850s

James S. Blair and Son Corset Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for James S. Blair & Son, London based manufacturer of J. B. side spring corsets. The image shows a woman showing off one such corset of distinction

Mdlle J. H
A portrait oil painting of a young lady, known only as Mademoiselle J. H. wearing a green silken bathrobe whilst seated at her dressing table, plaiting her hair in the mirror. Date: circa 1921

The Hussey
A watercolour painting of a mischevious looking girl powdering her nose at a dressing table mirror, three of her friends are standing behind her. Date: 1921

La Maquillage
A portrait painting of a woman applying her makeup in her dressing room, in front of a mirror, with all her equipment laid out. Date: circa 1919

J. J. Morgan
A portrait painting of an author, J. J. Morgan, sat in a study with a quill in his hand, wearing a blue dressing gown. Date: circa 1917

Kit
A portrait illustration showing a young girl named Kit, standing proudly with folded arms and wide set feet, wearing a dressing gown and striped pyjamas. Date: circa 1916

Dressing Table Reflection
A painting which shows a young, red haired woman, checking her reflection at a dressing table mirror as she plays with her red necklace. Date: circa 1916

The Toilet
A painting of a woman, adjusting her hair in front of a dressing table mirror, lit only by the nearby desk lamp, in an otherwise dark room. Date: circa 1915

Goochs Jurna Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Goochs Vogue & Value, promoting Jurna corsets, which gives women graceful lines and poise

RMS Olympic - document regarding blades
RMS Olympic - Harland & Wolff document relating to the brazing of turbine blades and the chipping and dressing of propeller blades, dated 6 February 1913. Date: 1913

Marie Lohr as Georgina Tidman in Pinero's Dandy Dick
Marie Lohr as Georgina Tidman in Pinero's farce, Dandy Dick Date: circa 1900s

Illustration by Aubrey Beardsley, of a woman's bedroom, woman in bed, child standing by the bed, dressing table and mirror in background. From an article, An Apostle of the Grotesque'

Advert for Emile, offering an expert Court coiffure service, including the attachment of veils and feathers. Date: 1932

Jane Baxter
British actress Jane Baxter (1909-1996) appearing in a nautical production The Midshipman at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Date: 1931

RMS Media, Stateroom, January 1949 Date: 1949

Hunt & Co Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Hunt & Co, makers of gentlemen's cravats, shirts, hats and hosiery. The image shows a man tweaking his bow tie to perfection at a dressing table mirror

The Alexander Clark Company Advertisement
Advertisement for The Alexander Clark Company Ltd, Manufacturing goldsmiths, silversmiths, jewellers, cutlers and dressing bag makers. Image shows a wide variety of Gem rings for all occasions

Gracie Fields (1898-1979) in Shipyard Sally'. Date: 1939

Man and woman by a telephone, in a dressing room, woman in dressing gown. Captioned, Not Dressed for Calling'. With quotation

Advert, John Pound & Co, Oxford Street, London - Ladies Leather Dressing Case Date: 1911

Music cover, Little Lady Make Believe, Brian Lawrance
Music cover, Little Lady Make Believe, lyrics by Charlie Tobias, music by Nat Simon, featured and broadcast by Brian Lawrance and his Lansdowne House Sextet. Date: 1936

Mappin & Webbs dressing table services. Date: 1932

Communist Communism Left Wing Daily Worker Newspaper
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Three travelling vanity cases made of crocodile and Morocco leather. Date: 1907

Sybil Thorndike, British actress of stage and screen
Dame Agnes Sybil Thorndike (1882-1976), British actress of stage and screen. An active member of the Labour Party, she is seen here holding a copy of the left-wing newspaper, the Morning Star

Dame Edna Everage and Larry Hagman on a chat show
Comic personality, Melbourne housewife and superstar (or gigastar) Dame Edna Everage (played by the Australian comedian Barry Humphries, b 1934) with the American actor Larry Hagman (b 1931)

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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.