Nipped Collection

Christian Dior sketching a fashion design, 1948
In 1947 Christian Dior (1905-1957) created a sensational collection labelled the New Look. His designs centred around gowns with an 18 inch waist, which focused attention on the bust and hips

The Pandora nipped in the Ice (Melville Bay, 24 July), relieving the Pressure by Blasting (engraving)
1602616 The Pandora nipped in the Ice (Melville Bay, 24 July), relieving the Pressure by Blasting (engraving) by English School

Sketches from Nature in the Arctic Regions (engraving)
1049423 Sketches from Nature in the Arctic Regions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Nature in the Arctic Regions)

Pince! (Nipped!) (colour litho)
3098944 Pince! (Nipped!) (colour litho) by Chocarne-Moreau, Paul Charles (1855-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pince! (Nipped!)

The North Pole Expedition, the Alert nipped by the Ice against the Shore off Cape Beechey (engraving)
1602586 The North Pole Expedition, the Alert nipped by the Ice against the Shore off Cape Beechey (engraving) by English School

BOY / GIRL / BEACH / CRAB 1930
A boy on the beach in a sailor suit has his trousers nipped by a crab Date: 1930s

Down by the Sea - Catch of the Season - Crab biting a toe
Down by the Sea - The Catch of the Season - A pesky Crab bites the toe of a late Victorian / early Edwardian lady having a paddle through the rockpools

Terror in the Ice
The Terror nipped in the ice in the course of James Rosss 1839- 1843 Antarctic expedition Date: January 1842

The honesty of an Elderly Irish Woman - Mortality
Mrs Murphy - " Shure its goin to be a moighty hard winter, Father dear; there ll be a moighty lot av us owld Folks Nipped in the BUd, oi m thinking." Date: circa 1890s

Christian Diors Spring Fashion Show, 1948
Christian Berard, the Surrealist painter, seated on the floor, gazing at passing gowns during Christian Diors Spring Fashion show, 1948

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"Nipped: From Fashion Sketches to Arctic Expeditions and Beach Adventures" Step into the world of "nipped, " where diverse scenes unfold, capturing moments that range from Christian Dior sketching a fashion design in 1948 to the harrowing experience of being trapped in ice during an Arctic expedition. Delve into history as you witness The Pandora nipped in the Ice at Melville Bay, relieving pressure by blasting through engraving. Marvel at Sketches from Nature in the Arctic Regions, which transport you to icy landscapes filled with wonder. Experience a burst of color with Pince. (Nipped. ), a vibrant lithograph that grabs your attention. Witness The North Pole Expedition's Alert ship being nipped by ice against Cape Beechey's shore through an evocative engraving. Travel back to simpler times with BOY / GIRL / BEACH / CRAB 1930, where carefree days spent on sandy shores are interrupted by mischievous crabs. Feel your heart race as Terror in the Ice unfolds before your eyes, recounting thrilling tales of survival amidst frozen terrors. Explore Down by the Sea - Catch of the Season - Crab biting a toe and sense both excitement and trepidation mingling together. Take a trip down memory lane as you observe ticket checks at York railway station in 1951; witness human interactions amidst bustling platforms and fleeting connections. Reflect upon Mortality through The Honesty of an Elderly Irish Woman, appreciating life's transient nature. Finally, immerse yourself in Nipped in the Ice while whaling—a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit for resources even amid perilous conditions. Conclude this captivating journey with Christian Dior's Spring Fashion Show from 1948—where elegance meets innovation on a runway adorned with creativity.