Socks Collection (#5)

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

Washing-day (engraving)
6004371 Washing-day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing-day. Illustration for The Family Friend (1877).); © Look and Learn; English

Life in a Training-Ship, Sketches on Board H Ms "Boscawen"(colour litho)
1044253 Life in a Training-Ship, Sketches on Board H Ms " Boscawen" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in a Training-Ship)

Ancient History, no. 40: The Despair of Calypso (Histoire Ancienne, no
1069293 Ancient History, no. 40: The Despair of Calypso (Histoire Ancienne, no. 40: Le desespoir de Calypso, 1842 (hand-coloured litho) by Daumier

Scotland: Tartans (chromolitho)
961379 Scotland: Tartans (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotland: Tartans. Lithograph by Henry Sicard, 28 Rue Amelot, Paris.); © Look and Learn

Ladies Stocking and Sock, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730677 Ladies Stocking and Sock, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladies Stocking and Sock)

The Artists Daughter walking the Vicars Dog, c. 1924 (oil on canvas)
425815 The Artists Daughter walking the Vicars Dog, c.1924 (oil on canvas) by Gash, Walter Bonner (1869-1928); 61x46 cm; Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Comic postcard, Man sets off home from the seaside Date: 20th century

Little boy in red braces (colour litho)
3102591 Little boy in red braces (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little boy in red braces)

Girl feeding pigeons in Trafalgar Square, London
A young girl in Trafalgar Square, London, feeds the pigeons. Date: circa 1950s

Comic postcard, Four assorted pairs of Scottish legs, with tartan kilts and socks Date: 20th century

A lady kitted out for a cycling trip in warm coat and long socks standing alongside a magnificent bicycle made for two, which is heavily laden with tent and belongings. Date: circa 1920s

Girl pulling up her socks (b / w photo)
3093259 Girl pulling up her socks (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl pulling up her socks)

Eastern quoll and water opossum
Eastern quoll, Dasyurus viverrinus 1, water opossum or yapok, Chironectes minimus 2. Dasyurus Maugei, Dasiuro di Mauge, Chironette yapock

Traditional Austrian dancers and band - Innsbruck
Traditional Austrian National dancers and band - Innsbruck, Austria. The Funny Wipptaler Date: circa 1910s

Nude Women; Femmes Nues, 1921-1923 (oil on board laid down on cradled panel)
825726 Nude Women; Femmes Nues, 1921-1923 (oil on board laid down on cradled panel) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 61x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nude Women; Femmes Nues)

After the Bath (w / c on paper)
1195889 After the Bath (w/c on paper) by Polenova, Elena (1850-98); 64.1x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Polenova, Elena (1850-1898)); Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Novelty Christmas card, featuring a rabbit in a stocking (colour litho)
6030290 Novelty Christmas card, featuring a rabbit in a stocking (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Novelty Christmas card)

The nursery chair (colour litho)
5997653 The nursery chair (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The nursery chair)

Things every child should know before he goes to school (litho)
5995599 Things every child should know before he goes to school (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Things every child should know before he goes to school)

Master Libbys Milk
Libbys Happy Families Card Game, Master Libbys Milk. circa 1950s

Master Libbys Corned Beef
Libbys Happy Families Card Game, Master Libbys Corned Beef. circa 1950s

King Edward Round a Campfire with Welsh Scouts (b / w photo)
STC360973 King Edward Round a Campfire with Welsh Scouts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from George V and Edward VIII: A Royal Souvenir, by F. G)

Child bending over, Italy, c. 1960 (gelatin silver print)
494345 Child bending over, Italy, c.1960 (gelatin silver print) by Villani, Achille (1870-1945); Alinari

Three Sequential Images of Miss Cornwallis, 1895 (cyanotype)
LSH239488 Three Sequential Images of Miss Cornwallis, 1895 (cyanotype) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); 31.5x24 cm; Linley Sambourne House, London, UK; eLinley Sambourne House; English

King Rudolph II, 1552-1612, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, Archduke of Austria. In lace ruff, plate armour decorated with gold, slashed padded hose and chainmail socks

Boy Standing on Jetty (chromolitho)
733020 Boy Standing on Jetty (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy Standing on Jetty.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Boy Opening Curtain (chromolitho)
733024 Boy Opening Curtain (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy Opening Curtain.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Christmas stocking greetings card (chromolitho)
731675 Christmas stocking greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas stocking greetings card)

Family of three on a tandem -- father, mother and little boy sitting in a seat attached to the back. Date: circa 1980s

Socks, Gloves, and Petticoats, in Knitting, Crochet Netting, and Crochet, for Infants and Children (litho)
2812475 Socks, Gloves, and Petticoats, in Knitting, Crochet Netting, and Crochet, for Infants and Children (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Socks, Gloves)

A Victorian greeting card of three boys having a pillow fight, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603728 A Victorian greeting card of three boys having a pillow fight, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Collection of things for a baby (colour litho)
3102757 Collection of things for a baby (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collection of things for a baby)

Scottish tartan -- Sinclair Clan, with furze badge, coat of arms, motto (Commit Thy Work to God), and curling scene. Date: circa 1908

Le pecheur raccommodeur de chaussettes (engraving)
2783221 Le pecheur raccommodeur de chaussettes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le pecheur raccommodeur de chaussettes)

Fall / Boston Terrier / Champion Ukansee Bobby Socks
Border Terrier Champion Ukansee Bobby Socks owned by Eveline, Countess of Essex. Date: 1950

Girl reading a newspaper on a greetings postcard
Girl wearing glasses, reading a newspaper on a greetings postcard. Date: early 20th century

Scotty, Trading Post operator, Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada
Scotty, Trading Post operator, Pelee Island, Lake Erie, Ontario, Canada, in kilt and sporran, and other tartan accoutrements. Date: circa 1930

Postwar poster, Don t keep him waiting for his civvies
Ministry of Supply postwar poster, Don t keep him waiting for his civvies -- our target is, each serviceman must have hat, suit, shirt, two collars, tie, two pairs of socks, pair of shoes, raincoat

Google-eyed girl - Google-eyed girl admiring her boy friends socks on the washing line. Date: circa 1920

Stocking manufacturers, Romanis, at Cheapside and then at Leadenhall Street, trade card (engraving)
984002 Stocking manufacturers, Romanis, at Cheapside and then at Leadenhall Street, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stocking manufacturers)

Self portrait (oil on paper laid down on board)
CH451429 Self portrait (oil on paper laid down on board) by Johnston, David Claypoole (1799-1865); 71.5x51.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Standing woman with shoes and stockings, 1913 (w / c & pencil on paper)
CH398596 Standing woman with shoes and stockings, 1913 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 47.9x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Just pop these into your bag and catch the first train (colour litho)
3641668 Just pop these into your bag and catch the first train (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Victorian New Year card of a girl holding a shovel on a beach while two boys in sailor
3603708 A Victorian New Year card of a girl holding a shovel on a beach while two boys in sailor suits play with a toy boat, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Bedtime Prayer, 1858 (oil on canvas)
1769798 A Bedtime Prayer, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Toulmouche, Auguste (1829-90); 73.7x59.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bedtime Prayer. Auguste Toulmouche (1829-1890). Oil on canvas

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"From Girls with Dolls to DIY Mechanics: The Fascinating World of Socks" Girls with dolls and prams in Balham, SW London - a charming scene where little girls proudly show off their colorful socks while playing with their beloved toys. Hands Full on Southbank Middlesbrough in the 1970s - amidst the hustle and bustle, people's hands are full, but they still manage to showcase their unique sock choices. On her right leg, Patsy has white nylon stretch socks with clown faces for just £1. 20 - a playful fashion statement that adds a touch of whimsy to any outfit. An advert for The Boston men's sock garter from 1930 - an accessory that ensured men's socks stayed up stylishly during those times. The Cape Town Highlanders in 1900 captured by JE Bruton - soldiers proudly wearing knee-high socks as part of their uniform, showcasing both strength and tradition. Boy Reading in c1900 painted by Warwick Reynolds - even young boys appreciate the comfort and warmth provided by cozy socks while immersing themselves in books. A labour of love as seen through the eyes of a DIY mechanic fixing his car in Eccles, Manchester - despite getting dirty under the hood, he takes pride in his well-worn work boots and trusty pair underneath. WW2 laundry humor: "It'll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line" - soldiers find solace even amidst war by joking about mundane tasks like doing laundry and drying their freshly washed socks along enemy lines. Scottie dog guards the chimney on Christmas Eve; let's hope he allows Santa through without snagging his red-and-white striped stockings. Elton John poses with comedians Ernie Wise (left) and Eric Morecambe as he appears onstage wearing flamboyant socks.