Demure Collection (page 7)

Female Type with Roses
A demure young woman with a bunch of yellow and red roses. circa 1910

Female Types / Quadrille
Two demure young ladies who spend their leisure time playing easy quadrille duets on the piano. Date: circa 1850

Young woman with a parasol and a basket of flowers
A young woman with a parasol, a basket of flowers and a nice smile. Date: 1923

Young woman in head and shoulders photograph
A young woman in a head and shoulders photograph, wearing a buttoned dress with a white collar

David Wright woman looking at a fashion catalogue
Elegant woman with light brown hair, lying on a bed in a frilly white blouse. She is looking through the pages of a fashion catalogue

Four Edwardian sisters in a rustic gazebo, Mid Wales
Four Edwardian sisters pose for their photo in a rustic gazebo, probably in a garden in Mid Wales

Music cover for I Met Her In The Crystal Halls, a Ballad inspired by the Great Exhibition, with words by J E Carpenter (1813-1885) and music by Stephen Glover (1812-1870)

Music cover for The Promenade and At Home Polkas, depicting two young ladies on the right about to go out for a walk, in wide-brimmed straw hats and bloomers

The Pink Dress by Lewis Baumer
A demure looking girl with typically shingled and bobbed hair sits on a stool in a lovely pink dress, her silk stockings and slippers just visible

Miss Turkey
A charming young lady, with the title Miss Turkey

Glamourous yet coy young lady
A hand-coloured photographic postcard of a shy young lady in a bright low-cut blue dress with a finger to her mouth and wearing a long string of pearls

Skating Subject- And Objects! By Joyce Dennys
A illustration of a demure lady skating whilst a dragging a worried looking gentleman across the ice

John Bull Asked
The House of Commons is transformed into a church and we witness the Act of Union, the marriage of England and Ireland. The Speakers Chair is a pulpit with Pitt conducting the marriage ceremony

Zulu war. Dinizulus slovenly kraal at Usutu. Three of Diniz
Dinizulus wives in demure European dress, were allowed to accompany him to his trial in Pietermaritzburg in January 1908

Edwardian Ladys Maid
Eva Morrison, the demure and reliable ladys maid in the Edwardian Country House

Deco Jumper & Hat 1935
Hand-knitted Chessboard jumper with short sleeves & the new demure little collar is composed of large different coloured squares. Worn with a belt & matching brimless hat

Blonde Pin-Up 5 / Colour
Fifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, sits side on with one leg tucked beneath her & points the other straight down at the floor

Blonde Pin-Up 6 / Colour
Fifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, kneels in profile on pink satin

Green Morning Dress 1823
A lady holds a miniature of her lover. Her green dress has 2 rouleau round the hem and a white vandyked ruff. Her lace cap, adorned with flowers, ties with a pink ribbon

Evening Dress 1823
A charming pink & white dress with two deep rows of decoration at the hem. The sleeves are short & full with a vandyked design. She wears a round brimmed hat with plumes

Young Lady & Callers
Two young men call to see a demure-looking young lady, bringing a bouquet of flowers

Georges Sand / Collette
GEORGES SAND alias AURORE DUDEVANT French writer

Marchioness of Granby
MARION MARGARET VIOLET LINDSAY Marchioness of Granby in 1889 (she married the Marquis in 1882)

Princess Victoria / 1905
PRINCESS VICTORIA Daughter of Edward VII

Mrs Campbell / Sphere 1901
MRS PATRICK CAMPBELL English actress reading a book

Bernhardt / Frilly Dress
SARAH BERNHARDT French actress in a frilly dress

Alice of Gloucester
ALICE, DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott, wife of Henry, Duke of Gloucester (married 1935)

Female Type / Demure 1910
A demure young woman in a fairly modest dress

Female Type / Fan C1890
Demure Victorian woman posing with a fan

Dressing Gowns 1841
Man: plaid dressing gown, skull cap & slippers. Woman: evening dress, short sleeves with lace volans & bertha, skirt en tablier trimmed with swags of lace & roses

Guides / Guide Law C1918
A demure girl guide sits reading a book

Mary Shelley
MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT SHELLEY Writer; wife of Percy Bysshe Shelley

Female Type / Demure C1890
Victorian woman in outdoor dress

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"Demure: A timeless allure that captivates hearts, transcending eras and characters. Like Errol Flynn as Robin Hood, stealing not just gold but also the love of Maid Marian. " "In a world where Cora Pearl played both sides of desire, demure whispers of innocence amidst her provocative charm. " "Ginger Group dresses in Liberty print, 1964 - a delicate blend femininity and bold fashion rebellion by Mary Quant. " "The Tango craze envisioned through British ballroom in 1913 - an elegant dance that exuded passion while maintaining a demure grace. " "Jennie Churchill's CDV portrait captures the essence of Victorian elegance with a touch mystery behind her enigmatic smile. " "The Female Type breaks barriers in the roaring twenties, embracing liberation yet preserving an air sensuality with their daring topless fashion choices. " "A poster advertising Cooks Pure Toilet Soaps reveals how even mundane tasks can be transformed into moments indulgence for women seeking refinement and beauty. " "Catherine Howard's tragic tale reminds us that beneath every scandalous affair lies a fragile heart yearning for love's embrace - forever immortalized in her fleeting moments of youthful demureness. " "Dudley and Georgina's photo captures their affectionate bond with an understated tenderness - a testament to the power of love expressed through subtle gestures and shared secrets within their eyes' demure glances. " "Suffragette Ruthless Rhymes unveil fierce determination masked by polite society norms; these militant warriors fought for equality without compromising their innate sense of feminine poise and quiet strength. " "Constance Talmadge epitomizes silent film era glamour with her enchanting performances filled with playful wit and captivating expressions – showcasing how true allure lies within one’s ability to balance audacity with graceful demurity.