Applying Collection

Warpaint by David Wright
An attractive woman wearing a fur stole that has slipped to reveal a shapely back, glances behind her as she applies her make up using a compact mirror. c.1950

1920s, France, La Vie Parisienne, Magazine Plate

Rust treatment. Brush being used to apply a rust removing mix of chemicals to a rusty spanner. Many commercial mixes of chemicals are available to remove rust (iron oxide)

Lipstick 1960S
Girl with thick dark hair cut into a fashionable hairstyle with a fringe, applying pale lipstick

Olive Borden applies lipstick in the mirror
Actress Olive Borden putting the finishing touches to her face in a scene from The Monkey Talks, a film adaptation of the stage play produced in London and New York. Date: 1927

The Artist at Work by Fred Pegram
Colour illustration by Fred Pegram of a red-haired woman at her dressing-table, applying a mist of perfume from a bottle

Foam applied at oil tank fire, Thames Haven, WW2
Fire crews applying foam to a fire at the Thames Haven oil tank fire, near Thurrock, Essex

Puffing Billy engine
Puffing Billy, steam engine invented by William Headley in 1813. Headley solved the problem of slippage on the iron tracks by applying power through two sets of driving wheels

Physician applying a Bezoar stone to a victim of poisoning. The stone was extracted from the gall-bladder or stomach of
527500 Physician applying a Bezoar stone to a victim of poisoning. The stone was extracted from the gall-bladder or stomach of an animal such as a goat or an antelope

Limekilns of Clifton near Bristol, Gloucestershire. 1798 (aquatint)
541856 Limekilns of Clifton near Bristol, Gloucestershire. 1798 (aquatint); (add.info.: In the 18th century lime became important for applying to land as a soil improver)

Ashinaga Applying Moxa Treatment, Mid- to late 19th century. Creator: Hokkyo Sessai
Ashinaga Applying Moxa Treatment, Mid- to late 19th century

Portrait of June Christy and Bob Cooper, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of June Christy and Bob Cooper, 1947 or 1948

Three characters in a cafe, c1890. Creator: Jean Beraud
Three characters in a cafe, c1890

Affiche pour la Poudre de Riz "la Diaphane". c1898. Creator: Jules Cheret
Affiche pour la Poudre de Riz "la Diaphane". c1898. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

A Wife of the Lower Rank (Gebon no nyobo), from the series "A Guide to Women's... c. 1801/02
A Wife of the Lower Rank (Gebon no nyobo), from the series "A Guide to Women's Contemporary Styles (Tosei onna fuzoku tsu)", Japan, c. 1801/02

Bakersfield, California Applications for "grants" during cotton pickers strike, 1938
Bakersfield, California. Applications for "grants" during cotton pickers strike

Night meeting in the FSA office, Visalia, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Night meeting in the Farm Security Administration (FSA) office, Rural Rehabilitation Division, Visalia, Tulare County, California

Night meeting in the FSA office, Visalia, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Night meeting in the Farm Security Administration (FSA) office, Rural Rehabilitation Division, Visalia, Tulare County, California

Woman applying nebulizer mask around boy's head
Applying, Arm Around, Assistance, Asthmatic, Blonde Hair, Boys, Brown Hair, Care, Caucasian Appearance, Close-Up, Elementary Age, Expertise, Female Nurse, Healthcare and Medicine, Holding, Illness

Young woman applying creme on face, (B&W), portrait
black and white, photography, Portrait, Looking at camera, Head and shoulders, Dress, Elegant, Fashion, Old fashioned, Past, Young Adult, 18-19 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women

Young woman applying perfume in front of mirror, (B&W)
black and white, photography, Smiling, Sitting, Dress, Elegant, Fashion, Old fashioned, Past, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Black hair

Woman applying lipstick in studio, (B&W), portrait
black and white, photography, Portrait, Posing, Looking at camera, Head and shoulders, White background, Old fashioned, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women

Woman looking at hand mirror, applying lipstick, (B&W)
Easy Retouch, head and shoulders, young adult, 20s, 25-30 years, women, young women, adults only, only women, one person, blonde hair, curly hair, perm, make-up, lipstick, old fashioned, vertical

Woman applying makeup at her dressing table
Before the Dance - woman applying makeup at her dressing table. 1920s

Bonnie Langford, star of hit musical Cats, she plays the character Rumpleteazer in the West End show, a musical based on T. S

Applying artificial respiration, ARP training exercise during WW2

Nurses Yeomanry Corps apply first aid behind the front line
Nurses Yeomanry Corps applying first aid behind the front line Date: circa 1916

Painting Linoleum - Smartly dressed housewife applying a protective coating onto a linoleum-covered kitchen floor while her children look on. Date: 1923

Cosmetic Advertisement Photograph
A photograph used in advertisement for cosmetics, portraying half of a woman's face, with someone applying product to her. Date: circa 1939

La Petite Poudreuse, The Little Powder
This coloured sketch shows a young lady applying powder at her dressing table mirror, with a smile on her face and blushing cheeks, she is nearly ready to go out. Date: circa 1901

TheAtreuse
An illustration of a glamorous TheAtreuse, an actress who is passionate for theatre, applying her make up at a dressing table, with a man leaning on the backrest of her chair. Date: circa 1901

La Maquillage
A portrait painting of a woman applying her makeup in her dressing room, in front of a mirror, with all her equipment laid out. Date: circa 1919

Advert for Louis Philippe lipstick, claiming to be the most distinguished lipstick in the world. Date: circa 1939

Advert showing Vani-Tred's Carlton range of women's shoes. Date: 1943

Dryden Die Dame Toilet Make Lipstick Spring 1928
dryden, die, dame, toilet, make, lipstick, spring, 1928, 1920s, 20s, woman, costume, featuring, two, elegant, women, yellow, dresses, one, applying, polka, dot, feather, 10031714

Dryden Die Dame Costume Woman Women Spring 1928
dryden, die, dame, costume, woman, women, spring, 1928, front, cover, featuring, two, elegant, yellow, dresses, one, applying, lipstick, polka, dot, feather, 10031713

Dryden Die Dame Female Types Spring 1928 1920s
dryden, die, dame, female, types, spring, 1928, 1920s, front, cover, featuring, two, elegant, women, yellow, dresses, one, applying, lipstick, polka, dot, feather, cloche, hat, of, in, on,

Young woman sitting on sofa applying moisturiser, smiling
1966, One Person, Adults Only, Young Adult, One Woman Only, One Young Woman Only, Caucasian Appearance, Indoors, Horizontal, Colour, Photography, Full Length, Bra, Blonde Hair, Applying, Sitting

Androgynous man in suit applying lipstick to lips of girl in pyjamas (b / w photo)
2797025 Androgynous man in suit applying lipstick to lips of girl in pyjamas (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Applicants at registration tent on opening day... Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Applicants at registration tent on opening day of mobile unit (FSA - Farm Security Administration). Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Entertainers of the Tachibana, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of... c.1784
Entertainers of the Tachibana, from the series " A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)", c. 1784

Supplementation of the Lost Graces (engraving)
3648094 Supplementation of the Lost Graces (engraving) by Goez, Joseph Franz von (1754-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Supplementation of the Lost Graces)

The Distress in Ireland, Sketches at Lissadell near Sligo (engraving)
1045350 The Distress in Ireland, Sketches at Lissadell near Sligo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Distress in Ireland)

Looking in the Mirror
Facing Powder. Humorous postcard image depicting a young girl applying her make-up facing a large cheval mirror. Artist: Flora White Date: circa 1910

Applying gold in final stage of china decoration
Applying gold in the final stage of china decoration. 1953

Young Girls using Make-up; Jeune Filles se Maquillant, (oil on canvas)
823615 Young Girls using Make-up; Jeune Filles se Maquillant, (oil on canvas) by Dinet, Alphonse Etienne (1861-1929); 64.5x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman at a Dressing Table, (oil on canvas)
650764 Woman at a Dressing Table, (oil on canvas) by Frieseke, Frederick Carl (1874-1939); 81.3x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman at a Dressing Table)

The Application, 1893 (oil on canvas)
BAL134953 The Application, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Kishinevsky, Solomon Yakovlevich (1863-1941); 72x94 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Ukrainian, out of copyright

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"Applying: A Journey through Time and Techniques" Step into the world of applying, where hints from various eras converge to create a captivating tale. From David Wright's iconic "Warpaint" to his mesmerizing depiction of a woman putting on lipstick, we explore the artistry behind enhancing our features. Travel back to 1960s glamour as vibrant lipsticks take center stage, reminiscent of an era filled with bold self-expression. Delve even further into history and find yourself in 1920s France, where La Vie Parisienne Magazine Plate showcases the elegance of women applying their favorite shades. But applying isn't limited to cosmetics alone; it extends beyond vanity. Witness Olive Borden gazing at her reflection while carefully adorning her lips - a moment that encapsulates both beauty and introspection. Venturing into unexpected territories, witness foam being applied during World War II's oil tank fire in Thames Haven. The resilience displayed by those who fought against adversity is mirrored by Fred Pegram's masterpiece "The Artist at Work, " reminding us that creativity can thrive even amidst chaos. As we journey further, encounter Puffing Billy engine chugging along tirelessly - a testament to the meticulous application of engineering principles that revolutionized transportation. Yet not all applications are for pleasure or progress alone; some hold life-saving potential. Observe ARP training sessions where individuals learn how to apply artificial respiration techniques - skills crucial during times of crisis. Nurses Yeomanry Corps diligently apply first aid behind front lines, embodying compassion amid turmoil. In this captivating exploration throughout time and disciplines, we discover its multifaceted nature - from personal expression to resilience-building practices and acts of heroism.