Dressing Collection (page 9)

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Mercia Outfit
circa 1927: A model wearing an outfit from the house of Mercia and Company comprising of a close-fitting dress with a pleated wrap-around skirt covering

Bathers, 1896 (oil on canvas)
988645 Bathers, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 74x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathers; Baigneuses. Camille Pissarro (1830-1903). Oil on canvas

The End of the Day, Effect of Evening (oil on canvas)
833653 The End of the Day, Effect of Evening (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 59.7x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Fin de la Journee)

The Glory of Womanhood (oil on canvas)
CH378442 The Glory of Womanhood (oil on canvas) by Kennington, Thomas Benjamin (1856-1916); 153x99.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Standing Bather, 1887 (oil on canvas)
CH376306 Standing Bather, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Seated Young Woman (oil on canvas)
CH376246 Seated Young Woman (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 28x34 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

De la Poudre et des Bals (oil on panel)
476582 De la Poudre et des Bals (oil on panel) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); 41.2x32.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Young Girl With Naked Shoulders; Jeune Fille Aux Epaules Nues, 1885 (pastel on paper)
825686 Young Girl With Naked Shoulders; Jeune Fille Aux Epaules Nues, 1885 (pastel on paper) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 55.9x45.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

After the Swim; Apres le Bain, c. 1846 (oil on paper laid on panel)
825572 After the Swim; Apres le Bain, c.1846 (oil on paper laid on panel) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 16x21.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Swim; Apres le Bain)

Plate 494. Miscellaneous Phases of the Toilet, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950430 Plate 494. Miscellaneous Phases of the Toilet, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.4x35.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 493. Miscellaneous Phases of the Toilet, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950277 Plate 493. Miscellaneous Phases of the Toilet, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23x31.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 424. Toilet; Rising from Chair, and Putting on Shawl, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950487 Plate 424. Toilet; Rising from Chair, and Putting on Shawl, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.5x45.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Coiffure with slanting waves and low-neck dressing (litho)
3632299 Coiffure with slanting waves and low-neck dressing (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure with slanting waves and low-neck dressing)

The Topsy Quadrille by Charles D Albert (colour litho)
3656462 The Topsy Quadrille by Charles D Albert (colour litho) by Brandard, John (1812-63) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Topsy Quadrille by Charles D Albert)

Woman getting ready (coloured photo)
3643380 Woman getting ready (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman getting ready. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Stray Curl (colour litho)
3642931 Stray Curl (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stray Curl. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Twelfth-Night Procession, "Room for their Majesties!"(engraving)
3637887 A Twelfth-Night Procession, " Room for their Majesties!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Twelfth-Night Procession)

The Empress Bandeaux (engraving)
3623821 The Empress Bandeaux (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Empress Bandeaux)

Coiffure of the Consulate (engraving)
3623805 Coiffure of the Consulate (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure of the Consulate)

Coiffure of Young Lady, 1794 (engraving)
3623801 Coiffure of Young Lady, 1794 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure of Young Lady, 1794)

Coiffure a la Reine, Queens Style (engraving)
3623790 Coiffure a la Reine, Queens Style (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure a la Reine, Queens Style)

Coiffure of the Duchesse de Montespan (engraving)
3623777 Coiffure of the Duchesse de Montespan (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure of the Duchesse de Montespan)

Coiffure with Marteaux, and Three-Cornered Hat (engraving)
3623767 Coiffure with Marteaux, and Three-Cornered Hat (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure with Marteaux, and Three-Cornered Hat)

Coiffure of the Reign of Louis XIII, Marie de Nevers (engraving)
3623763 Coiffure of the Reign of Louis XIII, Marie de Nevers (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure of the Reign of Louis XIII, Marie de Nevers)

Coiffure of Marie de Medicis (engraving)
3623759 Coiffure of Marie de Medicis (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure of Marie de Medicis)

Coiffure of Marguerite of Valois (engraving)
3623757 Coiffure of Marguerite of Valois (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure of Marguerite of Valois)

The Spanish Coiffure (engraving)
3623750 The Spanish Coiffure (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish Coiffure)

Hennin, with Fleur-de-lis (engraving)
3623749 Hennin, with Fleur-de-lis (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hennin, with Fleur-de-lis)

The Italian Coiffure (engraving)
3623748 The Italian Coiffure (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italian Coiffure)

Coiffure of the End of the Fifteenth Century (engraving)
3623745 Coiffure of the End of the Fifteenth Century (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure of the End of the Fifteenth Century)

Hennin, with Veil and Syrian Bonnet (engraving)
3623742 Hennin, with Veil and Syrian Bonnet (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hennin, with Veil and Syrian Bonnet)

Franco-Byzantine Coiffure (engraving)
3623732 Franco-Byzantine Coiffure (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franco-Byzantine Coiffure)

His First Breeches, 1865 (oil on canvas)
3822258 His First Breeches, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Burr, John (1831-93); 33.4x23.6 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English, out of copyright

The Special Correspondents vehicle pulled by natives, 1860 (engraving)
3744550 The Special Correspondents vehicle pulled by natives, 1860 (engraving) by Atkinson, George Francklin (1822-59) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Indian Spices for English Tables)

Our Judge, c. 1858 (lithograph)
3744547 Our Judge, c.1858 (lithograph) by Atkinson, George Francklin (1822-59) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From " Curry & Rice" on forty plates; or)

Mail day is the great day of the week, 1903 (drawing)
3744544 Mail day is the great day of the week, 1903 (drawing) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: From An Indian Sketch-Book)

Escamillo (colour litho)
5197985 Escamillo (colour litho) by Anderson, Percy (1850-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Escamillo. Illustration for Carmen Up To Data, A Souvenir of the Gaiety Theatre)

Le Matin (engraving)
5227382 Le Matin (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Matin. Illustration for Francois Boucher by Paul Mantz (A Quantin)

Margaret Before the Mirror, 1867 (w / c)
6198668 Margaret Before the Mirror, 1867 (w/c) by Koller, Wilhelm (1829-84); 32.1x23.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Austrian

Ancient and Mediaeval modes of dressing the hair (litho)
6013790 Ancient and Mediaeval modes of dressing the hair (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient and Mediaeval modes of dressing the hair)

Slate working (b / w photo)
6013655 Slate working (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slate working. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989472 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

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)

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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.