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Pinafore Collection (page 10)

Step back in time with this captivating retro poster advertising HMS Pinafore

Background imagePinafore Collection: Haverlys New York Juvenile Pinafore Company 50 artists - 50

Haverlys New York Juvenile Pinafore Company 50 artists - 50. Poster advertising HM Pinafore by Gilbert & Sullivan as performed by children. Date c1879

Background imagePinafore Collection: MMOP HMS. Pinafore

MMOP HMS. Pinafore. Date 1879

Background imagePinafore Collection: Lyons coffee advertisement

Lyons coffee advertisement
Advertisement for Lyons instant coffee granules showing an immaculate 1950s housewife giving a demonstration of how to make the perfect cup of coffee. 1950s

Background imagePinafore Collection: Children and Bulldog

Children and Bulldog
Two children pass nervously through a gateway, guarded by a bulldog whose kennel is a barrel. 1890s

Background imagePinafore Collection: Petit Parisiens 1929

Petit Parisiens 1929
D-B jacket & shorts; gingham / plaid frocks; party frock with high waist, gathered skirt, ribbon trim & cape & a tricolour pinafore with pleated skirt, blouse & gilet. Date: 1929

Background imagePinafore Collection: Group of girls at Wigmore Schools, West Midlands

Group of girls at Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
A large group of girls at the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. They are sitting on a grassy bank wearing identical smock dresses, pinafores and straw hats

Background imagePinafore Collection: Girls at Crickhowell School, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Girls at Crickhowell School, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A group photo of the girls class at Crickhowell School, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales. There are two teachers, one male, one female

Background imagePinafore Collection: The Culprits by Muriel Dawson

The Culprits by Muriel Dawson
An accident in the garden. A sweet little girl in a pink pinafore and blue bonnet looks at a bird who perhaps she is going to blame for smashing a plant pot holding a red geranium

Background imagePinafore Collection: Mikado cast members with sailor

Mikado cast members with sailor
Six female cast members of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, The Mikado, with a man in a sailor suit who looks as if hes wandered in from HMS Pinafore

Background imagePinafore Collection: Young girl reading

Young girl reading
A young girl sits quietly and reads a book

Background imagePinafore Collection: Garden Wall Seats

Garden Wall Seats
Two young ladies sit in old seats built into a garden wall in this atmospheric photograph

Background imagePinafore Collection: Fashions for Feb. 1861

Fashions for Feb. 1861
Green: wrap-over dress, Greek key border; grey & purple: d.b bodice, revers, ribbon centre & floating ends; blue plaid dress with braces, Swiss belt, habit-shirt & ankle boots

Background imagePinafore Collection: Striped Dress 1861

Striped Dress 1861
Women: short cape & dress in vertical striped fabric & pleated border; high buttoning bodice, pagoda sleeves, purple vandyke & tassel trim. Girl: habit shirt, ankle boots

Background imagePinafore Collection: Girl / Garden / White Smock

Girl / Garden / White Smock
A little girl in a garden, wearing a white smock

Background imagePinafore Collection: Class Photo / New Road 3

Class Photo / New Road 3
Class 3 of the New Road Boys pose for a photograph with their teacher who is wearing a boater

Background imagePinafore Collection: Learning to Weave

Learning to Weave
A girl learning to weave on a loom at the London County Council Handicraft School

Background imagePinafore Collection: Girl and Pet Guinea Pig - 1

Girl and Pet Guinea Pig - 1
A girl holding her Guinea Pig

Background imagePinafore Collection: Girls Making Stools

Girls Making Stools
Two girls making chairs or stools at the London County Council Handicraft School. Date: early 1930s

Background imagePinafore Collection: Girl and Pet Guinea Pig - 2

Girl and Pet Guinea Pig - 2
A girl holding her Guinea Pig

Background imagePinafore Collection: Girl and Pet Mouse

Girl and Pet Mouse
A little girl holding her pet mouse

Background imagePinafore Collection: Costume Man & Girl 1899

Costume Man & Girl 1899
Man: suit of D-B jacket with pocket flaps, turned back cuff & roll collar, cravat & ring & stand collar. Girl: loose fitting pink dress with yoke, high collar & lace insertions

Background imagePinafore Collection: A Highland Family

A Highland Family
Artist: Wilkie, David - Title: A Highland Family - Date: 1823 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Wood 18.4 x 22.9

Background imagePinafore Collection: Boy & Girl with Bicycle

Boy & Girl with Bicycle
A boy in his school uniform and a girl, wearing a corduroy pinafore dress and seated on a bicycle, pose for the camera

Background imagePinafore Collection: Fashions May 1868

Fashions May 1868
White paletot with peplum points. Girl: habit shirt with a puff at the sleeve top, skirt with pyramid trim, tunic with peplum skirt ends. N.B use of broad ribbon trimmings

Background imagePinafore Collection: Girl in Black Dress

Girl in Black Dress
A young girl wears a black cotton pinafore

Background imagePinafore Collection: Girl Picks Flowers C1890

Girl Picks Flowers C1890
A pretty, rosy-cheeked young maid in a picturesque costume of black velvet dress & soft hat with pink plumes gathers daffodils (narcissi) in her clean white apron

Background imagePinafore Collection: Kids and Kittens

Kids and Kittens
Small children admire the kittens held in their sisters pinafore, while the mother-cat looks on apprehensively

Background imagePinafore Collection: Pigs at Feeding Time

Pigs at Feeding Time
Feeding time in the piggery - a pig-farmer in his smock is helped by his daughter in her pinafore

Background imagePinafore Collection: Fire Drill 1930S

Fire Drill 1930S
All saved! The importance of learning a fire drill is fully realised by those in charge of Childrens Homes. Here waifs and strays practice using a sheet as a fire escape

Background imagePinafore Collection: Music Class 1900

Music Class 1900
A music lesson at a German school. One teacher plays the piano while another conducts the schoolchildren, who play an assortment of instruments, including tambourines, etc




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Step back in time with this captivating retro poster advertising HMS Pinafore, a timeless Gilbert & Sullivan production brought to life by the renowned D Oyly Carte company. The vibrant colors and intricate details transport you to an era of elegance and charm. As you delve deeper into the poster, you'll notice another intriguing advertisement for Sunlight Soap, reminding us of simpler times when cleanliness was celebrated. This juxtaposition between two distinct worlds adds an extra layer of nostalgia. In the foreground, two girls proudly display their chickens, symbolizing innocence and rural simplicity. Their joy is contagious as they embrace the beauty of nature's gifts. Adjacent to them is Muriel Dawson's artwork titled "Just Off, " capturing a moment frozen in time where a young girl engrosses herself in reading Struwelpeter. This image speaks volumes about the power of literature and imagination. Moving towards the center, we are introduced to Captain Corcoran and his crew from HMS Pinafore. Their uniforms exude authority while their expressions hint at hidden stories waiting to be unraveled on stage. The English Rose kitchen advertisement takes us into domestic bliss with its promise of efficiency and comfort. It serves as a reminder that even amidst grand adventures like those aboard HMS Pinafore, everyday life continues with its own set of joys. Another retro poster featuring Gilbert & Sullivan's work reminds us once again of their enduring legacy within theater history. The collaboration between these talented artists created masterpieces that continue to captivate audiences today. Gibbs Happy Families introduces Mrs Bun, adding a touch of whimsy and humor to our journey through this visual narrative. It invites us to cherish moments spent playing games with loved ones - simple pleasures that bring people together across fences or any other barriers that may divide them. This pinafore-themed collection encapsulates various aspects of life during different eras: entertainment, hygiene products, artistry, literature appreciation, domesticity, and the power of connection.