Skip to main content

Trimming Collection (#15)

"Trimming: A Journey through Time and Style" In this captivating image, a young lady delicately trims her nails while enjoying a relaxing pedicure session

Background imageTrimming Collection: Peter I / Great / Russia

Peter I / Great / Russia
PETER I (THE GREAT) Russian Tsar (1682-1725) seen here at the age of 27

Background imageTrimming Collection: V Zuichem / Boulonois

V Zuichem / Boulonois
VIGILIUS ZUICHEM Dutch jurist

Background imageTrimming Collection: Maerten De Vos / Boulonois

Maerten De Vos / Boulonois
MAERTEN DE VOS Flemish painter of portraits and religious subjects

Background imageTrimming Collection: Juan Luis Vives / Boulonoi

Juan Luis Vives / Boulonoi
JUAN LUIS DE VIVES Spanish humanist and philosopher

Background imageTrimming Collection: Pietro Vettori / Larmessin

Pietro Vettori / Larmessin
PIETRO VETTORI or VICTORIUS Italian scholar and writer

Background imageTrimming Collection: G Valeriano / Larmessin

G Valeriano / Larmessin
GIAMPIETRO VALERIANO Italian scholar

Background imageTrimming Collection: Luigi Settala / Larmessin

Luigi Settala / Larmessin
LUIGI SETTALA Italian medical

Background imageTrimming Collection: Macfarlane Lang Girl

Macfarlane Lang Girl
A young girl ventures out in her winter coat to buy a box of Macfarlane Lang chocolate wafer biscuits

Background imageTrimming Collection: Goldsmith / Holl / Reynolds

Goldsmith / Holl / Reynolds
OLIVER GOLDSMITH Irish writer

Background imageTrimming Collection: Goldsmith / Quinnell

Goldsmith / Quinnell
OLIVER GOLDSMITH Irish writer

Background imageTrimming Collection: Bonnet / August 1868

Bonnet / August 1868
A bonnet of the shape then fashionable worn at the front of the head and with lappets fastened beneath the chin. Trimming include yellow flowers & a pom-pon

Background imageTrimming Collection: Theatrical Costume 1890S

Theatrical Costume 1890S
Margaret Corneille (possibly an actress) wears a theatrical looking costume with arrow headed, strap shaped applied trimmings & sequin adorned diamond shaped straps & belt Date: late 1890s

Background imageTrimming Collection: At the Miramar, Biarritz

At the Miramar, Biarritz
One must look ones best at the Miramar, Biarritz, so one chooses this black velvet evening dress with diamante trimming, by Douillet-Doucet, or a lame dress by Jean Patou

Background imageTrimming Collection: Erasmus / Thevet / 1584

Erasmus / Thevet / 1584
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch Humanist

Background imageTrimming Collection: German farmer pruning his birch trees

German farmer pruning his birch trees
A German farmer prunes his silver birch trees after the winter storms, while ploughing goes on in the field below

Background imageTrimming Collection: Agrippa / Cornelius / Thevet

Agrippa / Cornelius / Thevet
Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa German philosopher, diplomat, reputed magician

Background imageTrimming Collection: King Edward the Martyr

King Edward the Martyr
EDWARD THE MARYTR King of England (reigned 975-978), assassinated, possibly on the command of his stepmother, Aelfthryth, ambitious for her son Aethelred II




For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Trimming: A Journey through Time and Style" In this captivating image, a young lady delicately trims her nails while enjoying a relaxing pedicure session. As she meticulously shapes each nail, she embodies the essence of self-care and attention to detail. Meanwhile, an intriguing advert for 4711 Cologne Ils catches our eye in the background. The scent promises to transport us to distant lands with its enchanting fragrance, much like Christopher Columbus did as he fearlessly navigated uncharted waters. The scene takes us further back in time as we notice Henry III and his troupe of players engaging in their craft. With eight actors on stage out of fifty, they skillfully trim their performances to captivate audiences with every line spoken. Our journey continues into the realm of ancient Persian music, where melodies were trimmed harmoniously to create soul-stirring compositions that still resonate today. Calvin appears next in his full-length glory; his impeccable style showcases how fashion can be expertly trimmed to suit one's individuality. Just as King Henry VIII's players knew how important it was for costumes to fit perfectly among twenty-one others out of fifty performers. Johannes Gutenberg's presence reminds us that even words can be trimmed down effectively when printed onto pages using innovative techniques. His invention revolutionized communication by making knowledge accessible to all. Les Elegances Parisiennes by Jenny captures the elegance and sophistication of French fashion during its golden age – where trimming details played a crucial role in defining one's personal style statement. As we delve deeper into history, John Keats' poetic verses remind us that emotions too can be trimmed down into beautifully crafted words that touch our souls profoundly. King Edgar I the Peaceable graces our journey with his serene presence – reminding us that sometimes peace is found not only through grand gestures but also through small acts of kindness and understanding – just like trimming away negativity from our lives. Finally, Santa Claus appears on a Danish Christmas postcard, laden with presents.