Attired Collection

The Approach by Louis Wain
Humorous colour illustration by Louis Wain, the famous cat artist, showing a group of appropriately attired cats on a golf course

Portrait of a maiko (apprentice geisha) wearing traditional Japanese kimono, in the Gion district, Kyoto, Kansai region, island of Honshu, Japan, Asia

Woman wearing traditional veil, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Louie Tracy music hall male impersonator
Louie Tracy male impersonator dressed as a man about town with top hat and cane. ?Faultlessly attired, by everyone admired?. Billed as the ?Dapper, Dandy Boy?. Signed card. Date: circa 1910

A Hebrew Bride being attired in her Wedding Garments (engraving)
5218650 A Hebrew Bride being attired in her Wedding Garments (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hebrew Bride being attired in her Wedding Garments)

West Street, Durban (b / w photo)
3092496 West Street, Durban (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West Street, Durban)

Queen Elizabeth attired for the Royal Thanksgiving on the Defeat of the Spanish Armada (engraving)
1613587 Queen Elizabeth attired for the Royal Thanksgiving on the Defeat of the Spanish Armada (engraving) by English School

Juno attired in various ways, from antique statues (engraving)
5200888 Juno attired in various ways, from antique statues (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Juno attired in various ways, from antique statues)

Paul Joness Alias, by David Christie Murray (engraving)
1595934 Paul Joness Alias, by David Christie Murray (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Joness Alias, by David Christie Murray)

People Depart Theatre

Discussing us Football
A smartly attired young man, wearing a Chesterfield overcoat and bowler hat, discusses tactics with a player. Date: 1907

Advert for Jester wool 1947
Jester wools (for gayer wear) advert showing a colourful court jester surrounded by brightly attired young women at, of all places, a racecourse. Date: 1947

A Young Woman Warming her Hands over a Brazier: Allegory of
Cesar Boetius van Everdingen (1617-1678). Dutch painter. A Young Woman Warming her Hands over a Brazier: Allegory of Winter, c. 1644-1648. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Cats Drinking Milk
A splendidly attired young man and an older woman in an apron give two cats a saucer of milk. Date: circa 1914

Carriage Costume 1897
Two fashionably attired young ladies out for drive in Paris under the shade of a parasol. Date: 1897

Suffragette Men in Fancy Dress Carnival. A group of young men variously attired as suffragettes wear Votes for Women signs including one which reads

Sir John Martin-Harvey - romantic actor
John Martin Harvey (18631944) (" Sir John Martin-Harvey" ) - romantic actor of the English theatre. Date: 1926

Portrait Man Wife Lorenz Kraffter Honesta Merz?
Artokoloro

Romans in a departure, Gillis van Scheyndel (I), Gerhard Verstegen, 1625

Flora attired by the elements. Engraving by Anker Smith, from Erasmus Darwin, The Botanic Garden: a poem in two parts.Frontispiece for Vol.1. Date: 1791-94

Satirical cartoon, Rural Sports, Balloon Hunting

New Woman - Rebuked by parents
A New Woman in her modern outdoor attire draws a rebuke from her parents, captioned with a quote from Shakespeare (Titus Andronicus Act V Scene 3): " Why Art Thou thus attired

East Indies Devil Dancer
A Devil Dancer of the Dutch East Indies, attired in terrifying costume and make-up, designed to cast out demons and disease and inspire fear. Date: 1930s

Crossing the Mer de Glace - Chamonix
A smartly attired group of walkers cross the Mer de Glace at Chamonix, France. circa 1880

Britannia and Eve magazine, June1935
Front cover illustration featuring a glamorous 1930s woman attired in a green hat with red ribbon, and a green and white checked scarf

Britannia and Eve magazine, March 1935
Front cover illustration featuring a 1930s woman attired in a blue hat, buttoned scarf and matching blue stud earrings

Britannia and Eve magazine, July 1935
Front cover illustration featuring a 1930s woman attired in a red polka dot hat and matching scarf, tied in a bow

Volunteers working on the docks at Dover during the General
The Cambridge volunteers, the light blue brigade, attired in berets, pull-overs, flannel bags and voluminous plus-fours, worked efficiently as porters and dockers during the General Strike

The Sketch Xmas Shopping
An elegantly attired woman wearing cigarette pants, and neck scarf wraps up a selection of presents in preparation for Christmas

Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603), attired for the Royal Thanksgiving on the defeat of the Spanish Armada of 1588

Deux Jolie Toilettes / Summer Series
Two elegantly attired women pose in the latest Parisian summer fashions. Dresses feature the high waisted, full-skirted style typical of the World War One period, and are completed by matching hats

Class Distinctions / Coal
DIGNITY ATTACKED " I say Guv ner, jest guv us a lift up with these here coals" A rather ridiculously-attired posh gentleman is shocked by a coalboys impish request

Yellow buggy taxi, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Statue of Queen Victoria on her throne wearing the robes of the Star of India, Victoria Memorial, Chowringhee, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

Stilt fishermen, Weligama, Sri Lanka, Asia

Puerta Santa doorway, Santiago Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain, Europe

Traditional berber wedding, Douz Oasis, Tunisia, North Africa

Bedouin wedding, Tataouine Oasis, Tunisia, North Africa

Meharistes (camel riders) Tataouine Oasis, Tunisia, North Africa

Two men wearing traditional dress of thobe and gutra (headdress) looking across Doha Bay from the Corniche to the new city skyline and West Bay business and financial district, Doha, Qatar

Head and shoulders portrait of a person wearing a brightly coloured straw mask, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Young woman wearing jewellery around neck and on her arms, Rajasthan State, India, Asia

Portrait of a woman in a boat, wearing a straw hat and face paste, Phaung Daw U Kyaung, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Golf at St Andrews 1889
Beautifully attired ladies enjoy a game at St Andrews, Scotland; a lady putts out on the fourteenth hole (note the double green that is shared with the fourth hole)

Children Play Battledore
An elegantly attired boy and girl play battledore and shuttlecock

Overcoat / Burton 1938
Smartly attired city gent models the double-breasted Pinnacle overcoat with broad, long lapels in a herring bone tweed with window pane check. N.B trilby hat

Farming Couple 1790
A relatively prosperous farming couple. She wears a fashionable white muslin gown & shoes with pointed toes & vamps. He is more informally attired in his shirt sleeves

Boy Meets Mermaid
A diving boy meets a decorously attired mermaid

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"Attired: A Glimpse into the World of Fashion and Culture" Step into a world where attire tells stories, where fashion becomes an art form. From Louis Wain's captivating painting "The Approach, " to a woman gracefully donning a traditional veil, attired individuals captivate our imagination. In the enchanting portrait of a maiko, we witness the elegance and grace that comes with being attired in exquisite geisha garments. The allure continues as we delve into the world of Louie Tracy, a music hall male impersonator who mesmerized audiences with his unique style. Travel back to 1947 through an advert for Jester wool - showcasing how even everyday wear can be transformed when properly attired. Witness the beauty of tradition as we observe a Hebrew Bride being adorned in her wedding garments, captured forever in an engraving. Take a stroll down West Street in Durban through an evocative black and white photograph - each person on this bustling street uniquely attired, telling their own story. And who could forget Queen Elizabeth herself, resplendent in her attire for the Royal Thanksgiving on the Defeat of the Spanish Armada? Juno takes center stage next; various engravings depict her adorned in different ways from ancient statues - reminding us that attire has always been used to express identity throughout history. In David Christie Murray's engraving "Paul Joness Alias, " we catch glimpses of characters whose clothing speaks volumes about their personalities and roles. As people depart from theaters after witnessing spectacular performances or gather together discussing American football games they can all united by one thing – their carefully chosen attire that reflects their passions and interests. Attire is not just fabric draped over bodies; it is an expression of individuality and culture. It allows us to step into different worlds and eras without leaving our present reality. So let us celebrate those who take pride in being beautifully attired – for they are the ones who bring color and vibrancy to our lives.