Sophistication Collection (page 2)

Playing card reverse - advertising for Craven A cigarettes, featuring a stylish woman in 1920s costume with red cloche hat and fur-trimmed overcoat. Date: circa 1920s

Empress Eugenie presented with bouquet by peasant girl. Eugenie de Montijo (1826-1920) Spanish-born wife of Napoleon III of France. J Carand. Oil on canvas

Bronze helmet, from Pietrabbondante, Molise Region, Italy
Italic civilizations, Samnites. Bronze helmet. From Pietrabbondante, Molise Region, Italy

Etruscan vase with human faces, from Spina, Emilia Romagna Region, Italy
Etruscan civilization. Vase depicting human faces, from Spina, Emilia Romagna region, Italy

Etruscan kyathos, 6th Century B. C
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Bucchero ware kyathos

Roman sarcophagus of Publio Elio Sabino
Roman civilization. Sarcophagus of Publio Elio Sabino

Roman lycurgus cup depicting king Lycurgus stuck in branches of vine, 4th Century
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Glassware. Lycurgus cup, dichroic glass (changes colour when exposed to light) cup depicting king Lycurgus trapped by the branches of a vine

Etruscan gold earring with pendant, from Chiusi, Siena Province, Italy, 4th Century B. C
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. Gold earring with pendant. From Chiusi, Siena province, Italy

Roman mosaic with scene of wild beasts hunt, from Antakya (ancient Antioch), Turkey, 2nd Century
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Mosaic with scene of wild beasts hunt. From ancient Antioch, present Antakya, Turkey

Etruscan gold necklace, 6th Century B. C
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold necklace

Jug with polychrome geometric decoration
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. Geometric style pottery. Jug with polychrome geometric decoration

Etruscan gold patera, from Bernardini Tomb at Palestrina (ancient Praeneste), Rome Province, Italy, 7th Century B. C
Etruscan civilization, 7th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold patera. From Tomb Bernardini at Palestrina (ancient Praeneste), Rome province, Italy

Etruscan gold disk fibula, from Cerveteri, Rome Province, Italy, Circa 650 B. C
Etruscan civilization, 7th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold disk fibula, circa 650 b.C. From Cerveteri, Rome province

Ancient Egyptian gold funerary mask of Psusennes I. from Tanis, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, XXI Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI. Gold funerary mask of Psusennes I. From Tanis, Egypt

Roman filigreed gold brooch and pendant, from Hedeby, Germany
Roman civilization. Goldsmithery. Filigreed gold brooch and pendant. From Hedeby, Germany

Vase for keeping and carrying wine with Death of Orpheus, attributed to Hermonas. From Nola, Grece, Circa 475 B. C
Greek civilization. Red-figure pottery. Stamnos. Vase for keeping and carrying wine. Attributed to Hermonas. From Nola (ca. 475 b.C.). Death of Orpheus

Etruscan gold plate decorated with animal figures, from Bernardini Tomb at Palestrina (ancient Praeneste)
Etruscan civilization, 7th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Rectangular gold plate decorated with animal figures. From Tomb Bernardini at Palestrina (ancient Praeneste), Rome province, Italy

Roman blue blown glass small flask in shape of bunch of grapes, from Cologne, Germany, 3rd Century
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Glassware. Blue blown glass small flask in the shape of a bunch of grapes. Possibly from Cologne, Germany

Gold, turquoise and carnelian headdress, from Thebes, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII - Treasure of the wives of Tuthmosis III. Gold, turquoise and carnelian headdress, from Thebes

Pre-Columbian gold pectoral, from Tomb 7at Monte Alban, Mexico
Mixtec civilization, Mexico. Goldsmithery. Gold pectoral depicting possibly the god of death. From Tomb 7 at Monte Alban

Attic Siana cup depicting Hoplite warriors
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C Black-figure pottery. Attic Siana cup depicting Hoplite warriors

Oenochoe decorated with figures of goats fallowing deer and ibex, from Rhodes, Greece
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. Geometric style pottery. Oenochoe decorated with figures of goats, fallow deer and ibex. From Rhodes, Greece

Etruscan antefix in shape of head of woman, from ancient Lanuvium, Rome Province, Italy, 5th Century B. C
Etruscan civilization, 5th century b.C. Antefix in the shape of head of Maenad, from ancient Lanuvium, Rome province, Italy

Etruscan silver-lamina with gilded silver reliefs, from Aureli Tomb, Bologna, Italy, 7th Century B. C
Etruscan civilization, 7th century b.C. Pair of arc fibulae, silver-lamina with gilded silver reliefs. From the tomb Aureli at Bologna, Italy

Roman glass cup with cage decoration and inscription known as Trivulzio Cage Cup, from surroundings of Novara
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Glassware. Trivulzio Cup. Light blue glass cup with cage decoration and inscription: Bibe vivas multis annis (Drink, so you may live many years)

Etruscan gold and silver large pin, from Bernardini Tomb at Palestrina (ancient Praeneste), Rome province, Italy
Etruscan civilization, 7th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold and silver large pin. From Tomb Bernardini at Palestrina (ancient Praeneste), Rome province, Italy

Gold filigree earring or ear-stud
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold filigree earring or ear-stud

Etruscan kylix depicting Triton, from Vulci, Viterbo Province, Italy
Etruscan civilization. Red-figure pottery. Kylix depicting Triton. From Vulci, Viterbo province, Italy

Etruscan gold link necklace, 7th Century B. C
Etruscan civilization, 7th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold link necklace

Roman blown glass bottle decorated with various colors, from Cologne, Germany, 3rd Century
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Glassware. Blown glass bottle decorated with various colors. Possibly from Cologne, Germany

Etruscan filigree hair clip, from Cerveteri, Rome Province, 7th Century B. C
Etruscan civilization, 7th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold filigree hair clip. From Cerveteri, Rome province

Gold earrings from Spina, Italy, 5th Century B. C
Etruscan civilization, 5th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold earrings. From Spina, Italy

Attic cup by Kaliandis depicting fight between Ajax and Hector
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic cup by Kaliandis depicting a fight between Ajax and Hector

Chess game, part of funerary equipment of Tomb of Kha, from Deir el-Medina, Egypt
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Chess game, part of the funerary equipment of the tomb of Kha. From Deir el-Medina, Egypt

Vase, part of funerary equipment of Tomb of Kha, from Deir el-Medina, Egypt
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Vase, part of the funerary equipment of the tomb of Kha. From Deir el-Medina, Egypt

Gilded silver handle of vase depicting winged ibex, from Palace of Darius I, from Shush (ancient Susa), Iran
Persian civilization, Achaemenid period, 5th-4th century b.C. Gilded silver handle of a vase depicting a winged ibex. From Armenia

Ronald Paterson coat, 1956
A dress and jacket in black tweed by Ronald Paterson. The dress is a slim sheath with the bust underlined in satin. The bulky jacket is lined and collared in opaline fox fur. Date: 1956

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

Mother of the Bride outfit drawn by Barbara Hulanicki
A dress of ocean blue cellophane lace by Mandell as a suggested outfit for a mother of the bride. The line is simple with the skirt mounted on a taffeta camisole bodice

Woolland afternoon hat, 1953
In 1953, you had hats specifically to wear in the afternoon! This one, from Woollands is the perfect summer complement to a dark town frock (you also had dresses that were only worn in town)

Britannia and Eve January 1943
Front cover depicting a sophisticated woman in a brown coat with matching hat and gloves. A yellow silk scarf at her throat completes the outfit

A first-line trench in Champagne
A three-storeyed French trench in the Champagne region of France in October 1915. Much was made of the sophistication of German trench fortifications

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"Sophistication: A Timeless Elegance Unveiled" Step into the world of refined taste and opulence as Tatler winter fashions, by Gordon Conway, grace the pages. Each ensemble exudes sophistication, with intricate details and luxurious fabrics that epitomize timeless style. Barbara Hulanicki's exquisite drawings capture the essence of Mother of the Bride fashion, showcasing a perfect blend of elegance and modernity. These designs are a testament to how they are transcend generations. Viscountess Bridport radiates an air of regality in her attire, reminiscent of India's British colonial era. As she attends a grand banquet at the palace of Rais i, her graceful presence commands attention while paying homage to cultural heritage. Transporting us back to 1927 is Femina magazine's vibrant fashion plate depicting summer life on a yacht. The colors dance off the page as we witness sophisticated individuals embracing leisurely pursuits amidst breathtaking scenery. Le Grand Decolletage engraving by H. Reidel showcases an alluring neckline that embodies sensuality within sophistication. This pochoir print captures the delicate balance between revealing just enough while maintaining an air of mystery. The Miramar at Cannes takes center stage in Femina magazine's December 1928 fashion plate. With its picturesque backdrop and elegant ensembles, it exemplifies sophistication synonymous with glamorous destinations during this golden age. La Gazette du Bon Ton presents day and evening dresses from 1924-25 in stunning color lithographs on plate 47. Each garment tells a story through its design choices - from flowing silhouettes for daytime affairs to dazzling embellishments for evenings filled with enchantment. Underneath New York Skyscrapers' watchful gaze lies another captivating fashion plate from Femina magazine (December 1928). Amidst towering structures, sophisticated individuals showcase their impeccable style against this urban backdrop – proving that elegance thrives even in the heart of a bustling city.