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Barbara Cartland
circa 1981: English romance novelist Dame Barbara Cartland (1901 - 2000). (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Frank Whittle
September 1948: British aeronautical engineer Sir Frank Whittle (1907 - 1996), who patented the basic design for the turbojet engine, wearing his RAF uniform. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Union Jack Trunks
Two models in Union Jack swimwear posing in Trafalgar Square to promote tourism to Gibraltar, 23rd October 1969. (Photo by Michael Webb/Getty Images)

ATLANTIC CITY: BEACH. A large crowd of people on the beach, on the pier and standing in the water on the shores of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Photograoh, c1910

Injun Pete
circa 1930: Pete the Pup, known all over the world through his film work in Hollywood comedies, dressed in a red indian headdress. (Photo by J. Eldee Hester/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Congo Village
circa 1900: A village scene in the Belgian Congo (Zaire). (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Congo Ceremony
circa 1900: A group of people with spears and decorated animals in the Belgian Congo (Zaire). (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Tools Of The Trade
circa 1914: These props belong to the master of comedy in the silent film era, Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin (1889 - 1977), the English film actor and director

Young athlete wearing grey underpants

Smiling young man wearing underwear

Young athlete in jeans, with half-naked chest

Young man with a bag wearing shorts and sandals, shopping spree

Fashion shot of a man in a suit and jacket, sitting on a stool

Muscular man wearing swimming trunks posing on beach

Man wearing a smoking, portrait

Young man in casual outfit sitting on a park bench in a park

Young shirtless skater in front of a concrete wall, sitting on his skateboard

Young man wearing a red shirt sitting in an armchair, smiling

Young man with laptop standing in front of a wall

Man in underwear lying on the floor in front of a leather sofa

BEDOUIN WOMAN, c1910. Portrait of a Bedouin woman outside her tent in the Middle East. Photograph, c1910

HOLY LAND: BEDOUIN CAMP. A Bedouin man and woman of the Adwan tribe, in the Middle East. Photograph, c1910

MOHAMMED ALIM KHAN (1880-1944). Last emir of Bukhara, 1911-1920. Photograph by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

YUGOSLAVIA: COSTUME. Man wearing a traditional Balkan kilt, c1900

SCOUTS & ARTILLERYMEN, 1891. Corporal Paul Weinert of the U.S. Army (fourth from right) standing behind an artillery piece with gunners of Battery E, 1st Artillery, and seven Lakota Sioux scouts

WOMENs FASHION, 1880s. Original cabinet photograph, Cincinnati, Ohio, of a woman in riding habit

WORLD WAR I: GAS MASKS. German Soldiers with Gas Masks. Oil on canvas, 1917, by Francois Flameng

Parade Honoring Magellans Voyage
An 1891 print shows a parade in honor of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, whose ships circumnavigated the world between 1519 and 1522, Spain, 1522

WINNARETTA SINGER (1865-1943. ) American socialite, Princesse Edmond de Polignac
WINNARETTA SINGER (1865-1943.) American socialite, Princesse Edmond de Polignac. Photograph with counselor of the French Embassy Count L. de Sartiges, 25 February 1926

TZ U HSI (1835-1908). Empress dowager of China, 1875-1908

YANG KUEI-FEI (720-756). Chinese concubine of the Emperor Ming Huang. Yang Kuei-fei with an attendant. Chinese print by Sei-Shi

GUADALUPE VICTORIA (1789-1843). Mexican soldier and political leader. First president of the Republic of Mexico (1824-29). Lithograph, Mexican, 1849

JULIA NEILSON (1868-1957). English actress. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1892

NICHOLAS II & GEORGE V. Czar Nicholas II of Russia (left), with King George V of England. Photograph, c1910

Marbles
circa 1860: A group of boys in ragged clothing play a game of marbles in the back yard. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Ona Indians
circa 1895: Ona Native Americans carrying bows. The Ona once occupied the interior of Tierra del Fuego, subsisted by hunting and were expert archers

Show A Leg
circa 1865: A Victorian girl reads a book, her skirts hitched up to show her thick, knee length stockings. London Stereoscopic Company Comic Series (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

MOSES KEOKUK (1821-1908). Sac and Fox Nation chief. With his son Charles, c1868. Photograph by A. Zeno Shindler, c1868

COMTE de LA PEROUSE (1741-1788). Jean Francois de Galaup. Aquatint, English, c1830

HERMANN ADLER (1839-1911). Chief Rabbi of the British Empire, 1891-1911. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1892

BILL DRENNAN. American Indian scout and companion of Kit Carson. Photograph by Noah Hamilton Rose, c1880

RICHARD BURTON (1821-1890). Sir Richard Francis Burton. British explorer and Orientalist. At about age 30, in fencing dress. Oil on panel, c1883, by Albert Letchford

ROBERT BADEN-POWELL (1857-1941). 1st Baron of Gilwell. English soldier; founder of the Boy Scouts. Photograph, late 19th century

PORFIRIO DIAZ (1830-1915). Mexican general and statesman. Photographed c1910

PRINCE OTTO von BISMARCK (1815-1898). Prince Otto von Bismarck-Schonhausen. Prussian statesman. Photographed in 1874

Cyclists. Around 1910
A group of women, men and a child standing with bicycles. Photographer: Unknown

Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall. 1921
Recovering a trap which had fallen from the quay. The trap has been damaged by the fall and broken side seat and cushion etc. can be seen lying on the river bed at the bottom right of the photograph

Mature couple posing dressed in outdoor clothing, (B&W), portrait

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"Clothing Through Time: A Glimpse into Fashion and Culture" Step back in time with us as we explore the diverse world throughout history. From the rugged fishermen of Polperro, Cornwall in the 1860s-1870s to the bold English suffragettes advocating for women's rights through their feminist newspaper in 1908, fashion has always been a reflection of society. In the swinging sixties, Biba Style took London by storm, revolutionizing fashion with its bohemian flair and vibrant colors. Meanwhile, Roy Rogers, the iconic American singing cowboy actor from the early 20th century, captured hearts not only with his talent but also his signature outfits alongside his loyal horse Trigger. The elegance and grace of Prima Ballerina Anna Pavlova mesmerized audiences worldwide during her reign as a Russian ballet dancer. Her ethereal costumes brought fantasy to life on stage. Even everyday objects like Singer sewing machines played a significant role in shaping fashion history. An ad from the 1890s showcases how these innovative machines empowered individuals to create their own unique garments at home. Venturing beyond borders, traditional Kuna Indian molas from Central America's Panama region showcased intricate textile artistry that celebrated their rich cultural heritage. Sports icons like Satchel Paige proved that style extended beyond runways and stages. This legendary American baseball player not only dominated on-field but did so with an undeniable sense of personal style that left fans awestruck. Traveling back to picturesque Polperro once again reveals charming scenes of houses dotting hillside landscapes while little girls playfully embrace timeless fashions inspired by their era. Lastly, let us celebrate trailblazing female surgeons who defied societal norms and paved new paths within medicine. Their determination shattered glass ceilings while donning professional attire that commanded respect and admiration. Clothing is more than just fabric; it tells stories about our past, our aspirations, and the diverse cultures that shape our world.