Flapper Collection (page 5)

Interior frieze and cornice of the Temple of Aesculapius, pub. 1764. Creator: Robert Adam
Interior frieze and cornice of the Temple of Aesculapius, from Ruins of the Palace of Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia, published 1764 (engraving)

Two transvestites in discussion while a further dances to a musician on the drums, from White Bottoms pub. 1927, (colour block print)

Dancing the Charleston, from White Bottoms pub. 1927
One gentleman in black tie, a further gentleman in white tie and tails, and a woman in a light green flapper dress and pearls dance the Charleston, from White Bottoms pub. 1927, (colour block print)

A Laputian Gentleman Taking a Walk, 1909
A Laputian Gentleman Taking a Walk, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Gulliver is Struck with Fear at First Sight of The Brobdingnagian Reapers, 1909
Gulliver is Struck with Fear at First Sight of The Brobdingnagian Reapers, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Fantaisie Sur Le Costume Moderne, Dione, c1910. Artist: Leon Bakst
Fantaisie Sur Le Costume Moderne, Dione, c1910. From The Studio Volume 60 [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1913-14.]

Some Foxes and a Grape, c1887-1924, (1924). Artist: Reginald Edward Higgins
Some Foxes and a Grape. From The Studio Volume 88 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1924.]

Polly Ward in William R Neills Thanks Evans (1938)
Polly Ward

Mae Murray in Robert Z Leonards Fashion Row (1923)
Mae Murray

Ethel Shutta in Thornton Freelands Whoopee! (1930)
Ethel Shutta in Whoopee! (1930)

Cooking the Chefs Goose - A Christmas Fantasy, Leon Heron
A rather bizarre illustration showing two huge geese flying away from a chef ridden by Father Christmas, a policeman and a flapper girl! Date: 1929

CHANEL ILLUSTRATION, 1926. Illustration from Vogue magazine of two robes designed by Coco Chanel, April 1926

WOMENs FASHION, 1926. A model wearing an outfit designed by Gabrielle Coco Chanel in 1926. Photographed in Chanels suite at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, 1973

WOMENs FASHION: 1920s. A Flapper Girl, 1922

Gloria Swanson in Sam Woods My American Wife (1922)
Gloria Swanson

Woman changing flat tire on car
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Woman changing flat tire on car

A 1920s garden party
Several fashionably-dressed people enjoy a garden party in radiant sunshine. 1927

Two ladies on New Imperial motorcycle
Two ladies wearing cloche hats on veteran New Imperial motorcycle in the countryside circa 1920

The Tatler - Seasons Number 1925
The Tatler Summer Season number featuring an illustration of a well-dressed young woman by Lewis Baumer. Date: 1925

Has She Joined the Mustard Club by Wilton Williams
Glamorous 1920s woman in a blue, fur-trimmed coat and with vivid blonde hair. The title of the picture is a play on the recently launched advertising campaign for Colmans Mustard

Mice and Men by Winifred C. Honey, 1920s woman with cat
Illustration showing an elegant woman with cropped hair posing with a grey cat. The background shows silhouettes of men running from scurrying mice. Date: 1929

Belles of St Clement s! Girl bell ringers, 1926
A band of female change ringers at St Clement Danes church in the Strand, London. The Illustrated London News deemed the sight of female bell ringers sufficiently interesting

The Black Fan by Wilton Williams
An elegant woman in a red dress, head scarf and with black evening gloves holding a large feather fan behind her. Date: 1925

Joan Bourdelle as Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Miss Jean Bourdelle as Lorelei Lee (that most perfect lady) in the stage adaptation of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes by Anita Loos. The role was later played by Marilyn Monroe in the film version

Repeating Pattern - three women in scarves and hats, yellow
Repeating Pattern - Three women in scarves and hats (on yellow background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern

NO, NO, NANETTE, 1925. Scene from the Broadway production of the musical No, No, Nanette, music by Vincent Youmans, 1925

FASHION: FLAPPER, 1920s. A flapper of the 1920s with ermine garters

UMBERTO II AND MARIE JOSE. Prince Umberto II of Italy and his wife, Princess Marie Jose of Belgium. Photograph, c1930

Texas Guinan, Queen of the Nightclubs, in one of the New York City speakeasies that she operated in the 1920s
PROHIBITION: SPEAKEASY. Texas Guinan, Queen of the Nightclubs, in one of the New York City speakeasies that she operated in the 1920s

Louise Brown
American actress and dancer, Louise Brown glorified by Mr Florenz Ziegfeld in the Ziegfeld Follies pictured as Kitty Brown in The Girl Friend

SILENT FILM STILL: COUPLES. Billie Dove in a still from Night Watch, 1928

HELD: SHEIK & SHEBA, 1925. Sheik with Sheba. A John Held, Jr, cover for Judge, 1925

Art deco illustration by Georges Lepape from the cover of brochure featuring attractions at Deauville, Date: 1913

Addition and Subtraction by P. B. Hickling
A typical 1920s flapper girl, wearing a short dress, yellow stockings and with bobbed, shingled hair, applies her lipstick in the mirror watched by a fairly diffident cat

Delineator cover April 1927
Front cover of the Delineator magazine featuring a striking art deco design of a woman in a cloche hat

The Cigarette by Lewis Baumer
Colour illustration by Lewis Baumer showing a sophisticated flapper girl smoking a cigarette

Studies in femininity by Suzanne Meunier
Illustration of an attractive flapper girl admiring herself in the mirror

Hat & Mask in One 1929
Dual purpose headwear: cloche hat worn so low over the eyes that it doubles as a mask. Eyeholes are cut in the crown. Perfect hat for hiding upper facial flaws

The Bright Brigade
Modes for Men - illustration from one of a series of advertisements for Abdullah cigarettes showing types from the 1920s, in this case The Bright Brigade consisting of three flapper girls working in

Starr Woods Annual The Snark - ironing
Front cover of Starr Woods Annual, The Snark, Summer 1928, featuring an illustration of a flapper girl with hair severely cropped and very short skirts

La Poupee by Ernest Hubbard
A young woman in a slip admires herself in front of a mirror. Close by a poupee or boudoir doll sits with its arms outstretched looking up at its owner. Date: 1929

Ye Goddesses and Little Fishes by Jack Greenall
Wonderfully colourful and graphic depiction of typical modern girls of the 1920s sunbathing in technicolour swimsuits by a pool. Date: 1929

Tatler Christmas Number cover 1928
Front cover of The Tatler Christmas Number featuring illustration by Lewis Baumer of a young woman with an Eton crop getting ready for a night out. Date: 1928

Female athletes in Ilford
Three female athletes dressed in sweaters and wearing spiked shoes photographed at a track in Ilford, London. 1927

Holidays in Venice, 1920s
An advertisement for hotels on the Lido in Venice. 1927

Model ship on display at the Mansard Galleries
Four women poring over a model ship on display at an exhibition of old ships and maps. At the time these were popular themes in interior decoration. 1927

Milwata race-coat of proofed cr갥 de chine trimmed with calf-skin patterned velvet. 1927

1920s woman admiring her shoes
1920s woman seated admiring her shoes. 1927

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"The Flapper: A Symbol of Liberation and Glamour in the Roaring Twenties" Step back in time to the exhilarating era of the 1920s, where a new breed of women emerged - the flappers. Immortalized in literature, film, and art, these daring young ladies challenged societal norms with their rebellious spirit and flamboyant style. In George Whitelaw's novel "The It Girl, " readers were introduced to a captivating protagonist who embodied everything that defined a flapper. With her bobbed hair, short skirts, and carefree attitude, she became an icon for women seeking independence and self-expression. On the cover of Bystander magazine in 1929, we see a glimpse into a flapper's world as she trains for boxing. Breaking barriers both physically and metaphorically, this image showcases their determination to defy gender expectations. At cocktail bars across America during this time period, you would often find twenties flapper girls sipping on martinis while engaging in lively conversations about politics or arts. They exuded confidence as they sat at the bar with their stylish attire reflecting the latest fashion trends. Flappers weren't limited to just socializing; they also embraced adventure. In one photograph from 1927 titled "Flapper on Bonnet, " we witness a fearless woman perched atop a moving car bonnet – an embodiment of audacity and thrill-seeking. Whether it was enjoying drinks at speakeasies or attending glamorous parties depicted in Gebrauchsgrafik illustrations from 1928, these young women knew how to have fun amidst Prohibition restrictions. Their zest for life was contagious. Barbara La Marr's portrait captures another facet of being a flapper - embodying allure mixed with mystery. Known as "The Modern Witch, " La Marr personified seduction through her smoky eyes and enigmatic smile – traits that captivated audiences during this era.