Wore Collection

Natal Native Contingent (NCC) armed with assegais
Photograph of members of the Natal Native Contingent (NCC) armed with assegais (short spears) and shields, 1879 (c). The NNC was formed in 1878 to bolster the defences of the British colony of Natal

Suffragette Womens March 1912
In October 1912, six women left Edinburgh to walk 400 miles to London, gathering signatures en route in support of Womens Suffrage. The march was organised by Mrs

Hm Stanley / Cdv Photo
HENRY MORTON STANLEY British journalist and explorer, in the clothes he wore to meet Livingstone in 1871

The Man who wore a Nightshirt on the lido

Richard Burton in eastern costume
Richard Burton, traveller, in the costume he wore as a pilgrim to Mecca

Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) American feminist and champion of dress reform
530648 Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) American feminist and champion of dress reform. The style of dress for women she designed and wore

BAC Jet Provost T. 52A G-PROV - 104
BAC Jet Provost T.52A G-PROV / 104 (msn ex XS228, ex G-27-7, ex 352) in the markings of the South Yemen Air Force, which it wore in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Date: circa 2010

Turkish women - 1920s - Liberation in Dress
A set of cards issued to reflect the fact that soon after Ataturk took over in Turkey in the 1920s, there was liberation by women from the old modes of dress

NAIL TALISMAN
GNOSTIC NAIL TALISMAN 2nd century Gnostics wore these inscribed nails to protect them against lemures - spirits of the unhappy dead Date: 1923

Illustration for The Dead Gallant, by Outram Tristram (litho)
1063303 Illustration for The Dead Gallant, by Outram Tristram (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Dead Gallant, by Outram Tristram)

Comic postcard, Two women in a cafe Date: 20th century

The Queen in the Dress which she wore on Jubilee Day (litho)
1597647 The Queen in the Dress which she wore on Jubilee Day (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen in the Dress which she wore on Jubilee Day)

Fancy Dress Ball at the Brookwood Surrey Lunatic Asylum (engraving)
1590199 Fancy Dress Ball at the Brookwood Surrey Lunatic Asylum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy Dress Ball at the Brookwood Surrey Lunatic Asylum)

Music cover, She Wore a Wreath of Roses. circa 1850

Matilda escapes Oxford wearing a white cloak
In 1141, Matilda was trapped in Oxford on a snowy winter night. Stephens solders were all around. When the food ran out she put on a large white cloak and escaped over the wall

The Kilmarnock Centenary Celebration of the Publication of Burns Poems, "A Guid New Year I Wish Thee
1055302 The Kilmarnock Centenary Celebration of the Publication of Burns Poems, " A Guid New Year I Wish Thee, Maggie" (engraving) by Ralston

H M Stanley, in the dress he wore when he met Dr Livingstone in Africa (b / w photo)
3656831 H M Stanley, in the dress he wore when he met Dr Livingstone in Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: H M Stanley)

She Wore a Monkey Jacket (colour litho)
610719 She Wore a Monkey Jacket (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: She Wore a Monkey Jacket.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Never Morning Wore to Evening, but some Heart did Break (engraving)
1048196 Never Morning Wore to Evening, but some Heart did Break (engraving) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Never Morning Wore to Evening, but some Heart did Break)

The Coronation of the Czar (engraving)
1097789 The Coronation of the Czar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation of the Czar)

DISTRICT MESSENGERS / GPO
Young boys worked as GPO District Couriers and delivered packages all over London. They wore a distinct uniform with badges on their hats. Date: circa 1930

AMELIA BLOOMER / POLKA
AMELIA BLOOMER American reformer who wore full trousers for women now known as bloomers Date: 1818 - 1894

AMELIA BLOOMER American reformer who wore full trousers for women now known as bloomers Date: 1818 - 1894

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England, London, Stratford, Olympic Park, Detail of the Orbit by Anish Kapoor seen from within the Stadium

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England, London, Stratford, Olympic Park, Detail of the Orbit by Anish Kapoor seen from within the Stadium

Bristol Type 171 Mk. 2 Sycamore VW905
Bristol Type 171 Mk.2 Sycamore VW905 (msn 12869) at the 1948 SBAC show at Farnborough on 8 September 1948. WV905 was allocated a civilian registration as G-AJGU but never wore those markings

Meaghers Zouaves
Illustration of one of Meaghers Zouaves, a member of the 69th New York regiment of volunteer Civil War soldiers, 1860s. Zouaves were soldiers who wore unusual uniforms

The Prince of Wales in a sailor suit
Prince Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, King Edward VII (1841-1910) dressed in a sailor suit, after a painting by Winterhalter

Then An Old, Old Woman Came Out Of The House; She Was Leaning On A Big, Hooked Stick, And She Wore A Big Sunhat, Which Was Covered With Beautiful Painted Flowers

Charleston Zouaves
Illustration of one of the Charleston Zouaves, a member of a South Carolina regiment of volunteer Civil War soldiers, 1860s

Modern and Old Costume in Turkey
Soon after Ataturk took over in Turkey in the 1920s, there was liberation by women from the old modes of dress. Instead of impenetrable veils, they wore lighter, thinner veils

Quex Park VAD patients & staff in hall of house
VAD hospital patients and staff in the hall of Quex House in March 1915. The hall was used as a recreation space for the patients

Three Belgian hospital patients outside Quex House
Three Belgian hospital patients standing outside the front of Quex House. The verandah behind them was outside the Drawing Room where A Ward was situated

Group of Belgian and British soldiers at Quex Park, with three members of the VAD staff. The Belgian men are wearing civilian clothes. All the British soldiers are in army uniform

VICTORIAs BALL 1842
VICTORIAs PLANTAGANET BALL At Buckingham Palace; all of the guests wore 14th century dress (Victoria and Albert appeared as Edward III and Philippa of Hainault). Date: 12 May 1842

Church Lads Brigade presentation cup. The Church Lads Brigade boys wore military uniform at this time and were affiliated to the Kings Royal Rifle Corps

Head goddess New Kingdom Ramesside Dynasty 19
Head, goddess, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca, 12951270 B.C, Egypt, quartzite, H, 16.2 cm, 6 3/8, head, statue, unidentified female, deity, gender, suggested, lack, beard, simple hairstyle

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From left: Sir Sydney Camm listens to Capt Laurence Prit?
From left: Sir Sydney Camm listens to Capt Laurence Pritchard and Mrs Pritchard who wore dark glasses against the flashlights, at the 94th Anniversary Luncheon at the Dorchester Hotel, London

Turkish girl by the Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey
Picture from a set of cards issued to reflect the fact that soon after Ataturk took over in Turkey in the 1920s, there was liberation by women from the old modes of dress

Turkish girl - 1920s - Liberation in Dress
Picture from a set of cards issued to reflect the fact that soon after Ataturk took over in Turkey in the 1920s, there was liberation by women from the old modes of dress

Turkish girl by the Golden Horn, Istanbul, Turkey
Picture from a set of cards issued to reflect the fact that soon after Ataturk took over in Turkey in the 1920s, there was liberation by women from the old modes of dress

8th Earl of Bridgewater
Francis Henry Egerton, 8th earl of BRIDGEWATER, lived in Paris 30 years without learning French, dined with his dogs, wore a new pair of shoes every day. Date: 1756 - 1829

Scout Patrol Leader Willie Chun signing autographs
Willie Chun, whos 12 years old and an American of Korean parentage, is a Patrol Leader of Boy Scout Troop 90 in Hollywood. Willie had a special showing of the new Robert L

Queen Victoria as Bride
QUEEN VICTORIA in the bridal dress she wore on 10 February 1840 at her marriage to Albert 1819 - 1901

A Coronation Festivity: a ball in aid of a hospital
The Prince and Princess of Teck and the ladies who are patronesses of the function, a fancy dress ball at the Savoy Hotel in aid of the Prince Francis of Teck Memorial Fund of the Middlesex Hospital

Two Turkish women - modern style
Picture from a set of cards issued to reflect the fact that soon after Ataturk took over in Turkey in the 1920s, there was liberation by women from the old modes of dress

New meets old - Istanbul
Picture from a set of cards issued to reflect the fact that soon after Ataturk took over in Turkey in the 1920s, there was liberation by women from the old modes of dress

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In a world filled with diverse cultures and historical moments, the concept of "wore" takes on various meanings. From the Natal Native Contingent (NCC) armed with assegais to suffragette women marching in 1912, clothing has been used to express identity and make powerful statements throughout history. Even famous figures like Hm Stanley and Richard Burton have left their mark through what they wore - whether it be an iconic photograph or an Eastern costume. But "wore" goes beyond just individuals; it extends to machines too. The BAC Jet Provost T. 52A G-PROV - 104 soared through the skies, showcasing its sleek design and impressive capabilities. Meanwhile, Turkish women in the 1920s embraced liberation by redefining their dress code. Yet not all instances of "wore" are lighthearted or celebratory. Nail talismans served as protective symbols against evil forces while engravings depicted the painful history of slavery that many had worn as shackles for far too long. On a lighter note, illustrations captured humorous scenes like two women gossiping in a café during the 20th century or lithographs portraying Queen Victoria proudly donning her Jubilee Day dress. "Wore" encapsulates more than just fabric on bodies; it represents stories waiting to be told - tales of bravery, freedom, oppression, humor, and resilience woven into every thread of our shared human experience.