Darker Collection

The Hesse-Cassel and Greek royal families
The youngest daughters of Vicky, Princess Royal of Great Britain and Empress of Prussia, the Princesses Sophie and Margarete of Prussia with their husbands and children at Friedrichshof in 1904

Suffragette W. S. P. U Sash Votes for Women
Sash produced for the Womens Social & Political Union, in the colours of purple, white and green. The sash is made in a heavy woven cotton material with white central panel and borders

Victor Stiebel / Dress
A fashion design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) for a blue paper taffeta cocktail dress. The diaphragm is swathed with darker shaded taffeta, which falls in two flat panels

Horace Field, Architect (b / w photo)
3652336 Horace Field, Architect (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horace Field, Architect)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir Leaving Conservatory La Sortie du conservatoire
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Leaving the Conservatory (La Sortie du conservatoire), Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1876-1877, Oil on canvas

Women WW1 Munitions Southampton
A photograph of two women wearing the uniform of munitions workers. The handwritten note on the reverse reads, Elsie and I in munitions work during the war at the Rolling Mills, Southampton

Pyjama Suit 1930
Pyjama costume in a patterned satin with separate sleeves that have large hanging sections in a darker colour. A pagoda hat with a tassel completes the outfit. Date: 1930

The Lighter Side of Darker London, WW1
She: Sorry!" He: " Delighted!" The darkened streets of London during the First World War come with romantic advantages. Date: 1916

Views Vienna Framed workshop Balthasar Wigand
Artokoloro

Head Christ 17th century Pen dark brown ink contours reinforced
Artokoloro

Sunspot, artwork C017 / 7364
Sunspot. Computer artwork of a section of the Suns surface, showing a sunspot (dark, centre-left). Sunspots are temporary dark areas that appear on the photosphere (outer surface) of the Sun

Atget crater, Mercury, MESSENGER image C016 / 9719
Atget crater on Mercury, MESSENGER image. North is at top. This crater, 100 kilometres across, is located in the Caloris Basin on Mercury, the planet closest to the Sun

Fashionable lady in an outfit by Philippe et Gaston, in blue serge with darker blue crepe, and a matching two-tone hat. 1924

Skin pigmentation in Addisons disease
Skin pigmentation from Addisons disease. Light micrograph of a section through the skin of a patient with Addisons disease

Nasmyths sunspot observations, 1864
Nasmyths sunspot observations. Artwork of observations of sunspots, made on 5 June 1864 by the Scottish amateur astronomer James Nasmyth (1808-1890)

Fashions for April, 1872
A selection of ladies fashions from the Paris designers, April 1872. From left to right: Toilette de Diner, trimmed with a deep flounce

The Paris fashions for April, 1860
A sketch from the monthly ladies fashion pages. The evening dress (back) is made of silk, the colour of violette de Parme, trimmed with fluted silk plaiting of a slightly darker tone

Sabines Snipe (Morris)
SABINEs SNIPE (Gallinago gallinago) This is not a separate species, just a darker form of the Common Snipe

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"Darker: Unveiling the Hidden Stories of History" Step into the shadows and explore the untold tales of history. From the opulent Hesse-Cassel and Greek royal families to the fearless suffragettes of W. S. P. U, this captivating journey takes you through a world shrouded in mystery. Intrigue awaits as you witness Victor Stiebel's exquisite dress, an embodiment of elegance amidst a darker era. Marvel at Horace Field's architectural brilliance captured in a mesmerizing black and white photograph, transporting you back to a time long gone. The women who played vital roles during WW1 come alive through their work in munitions factories in Southampton. Their resilience shines bright even amidst the darkest times. Travel further down memory lane with the pyjama suit from 1930, symbolizing comfort and freedom during an era marked by uncertainty. Discover "The Lighter Side London" during WW1, where humor became a beacon of hope amid chaos. Delve into Harland & Wolff Collection at National Museums NI; let these artifacts whisper stories from shipyards that birthed legends like Titanic. Pierre-Auguste Renoir's masterpiece "Leaving Conservatory La Sortie du conservatoire" captures fleeting moments that reveal hidden emotions beneath seemingly ordinary scenes. Vienna framed workshop Balthasar Wigand offers breathtaking views that frame history itself. Lose yourself in his artistry as he immortalizes Vienna's beauty against darkened skies. Head Christ emerges from centuries past with pen strokes dipped in dark brown ink, its contours reinforced by unwavering faith. This evocative artwork reminds us that light can emerge even from within darkness. Uncover these enigmatic narratives woven throughout history - each hint revealing fragments waiting to be discovered anew. Step into our world where darkness holds secrets worth unraveling for those willing to seek them out.