Dress Collection (page 3)

Samuel John Govier posed in fancy dress on his bicycle, locality unknown but somewhere in West Cornwall. Early 1900s
Samuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting

Edith and Annie Mitchell in the woods, Luxulyan, Cornwall. 1914
Probably taken somewhere on a footpath in the Luxulyan Valley. Edith and Annie are thought to be the wife and daughter of the photographer. Photographer: T. Mitchell

George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury (1528 - 1590)
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y00857

Robert the Bruce at the altar of enemy

FOUR WOMEN, 19th CENTURY. A late 19th century photograph of four African-American women, exhibited by W.E.B. du Bois in the Paris Exposition of 1900

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, May Milton
The singularly untalented young English woman, May Milton, danced briefly on stage in Paris as part of a performing troupe and then in a solo act

Picture No. 10876591
Himba lady - shaving boys head with sheath knife Date:

Picture No. 10872025
Tribal Dancer - Bushmen Girl dancing in Manghetti dunes Date:

Picture No. 10947032
English Setter Dog - wearing antlers in Christmas scene. Digital Manipulation Date:

Austria, Vienna, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria at the Annual Viennese ball
Wilhelm Gause (1853-1916), Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916) at the Annual Viennese Ball. Detail: the waltz

France, Paris, Sketch of costume for flamenco dancers for Carmen by Georges Bizet
Sketch by Multzer of one of the costumes for the flamenco dancers for the first performance of Carmen, by Georges Bizet at the Opera Comique Theater in Paris (March 3rd 1875)

Pen and ink drawing, 1898, by Charles Dana Gibson
GIBSON: AFTER THE WAR, 1898. Pen and ink drawing, 1898, by Charles Dana Gibson

AMERICAN SUFFRAGISTS. Playwright Mercedes de Acosta and her sister demonstrating for womens suffrage during World War I

Cissbury and Findon, near Worthing c.1895. Cissbury Ring in background, three women stand on Church Hill in the foreground, looking across the valley at the view towards Cissbury

RENOIR: TOWN DANCE, 1883. The Town Dance. Oil on canvas, 1883, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

MAE WEST (1892-1980). American actress

Young couple hiking on Mt Desert Island, Maine
Tourists climbing Newport Mountain, Mt Desert Island, Maine, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch skaters on the Zuider Zee, 1800s
Skaters enjoying a winter Sunday on the Zuider Zee, Dutch island of Marken, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PROY2A-00161
King of England Henry VIII with his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. Antique hand-colored print

Sarah Childress Polk, wife of President Polk
First Lady Sarah Childress Polk, wife of President James K. Polk. Digitally colored photogravure of a painting

Louisa Adams, wife of John Quincy Adams
Portrait of First Lady Louisa Catherine Adams, wife of John Quincy Adams, early 1800s. Digitally colored engraving

Dancing the minuet, 1700s
Couples dancing the minuet in an 18th-century ballroom. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Armenian girl and Syrian men
Armenian girl, Druze man, and a man from Damascus. Antique hand-colored print

People of Lebanon
Maronite of Lebanon (left), armed Zeibek, and Christian Lebanese woman. Antique hand-colored print

Confederate soldier romancing a young woman, 1800s
Confederate soldier declaring his love for a young woman, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Victorian era picnic
Families having a summer picnic, England, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Italian fashion in the 1580s
Clothing of Italian ladies from Venice, Milan, and Florence, 1580s. Antique hand-colored woodcut

Russian boyars, 17th century
Russian boyars, or nobles, during the time of Peter the Great, 1600s-1700s. Antique hand-colored print

Russian women and a Finn
Russian women from the Ryazan region (left) and St Petersburg (right), and a Finnish woman (seated). Antique hand-colored print

Tea-time, England, 1880s
Upperclass family enjoying afternoon tea in a hothouse, England, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Medes of ancient times
Nobles of ancient Media, part of the Assyrian and Persian empires. Antique hand-colored print

Magdalen Aston, Lady Burdett - John Michael Wright
Oil on Canvas 73.7 x 61

The Doves
Artist: Etty, William - Title: The Doves - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Wood 28.6 x 20.3

Le Frisson Nouveau. A New Thrill. Robe de tango de Redfern. Tango dress by Redfern. Art-deco fashion illustration by Czech artist Ludvik Strimpl, 1880-1937

Queen Anne of Cleves
Vintage coloured engraving from 1875 showing the costume of Queen Anne of Cleves the wife of King Henry VIII of England [b]View More:[/b] [url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php

The making of The Millionairess Film 15th July 1960 Pictured Sophia Loren Italian Actress on set sitting by the water during filming - Plot Summary: When her father dies, Epifania Parerga

Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Australia, 18th February to 27th March 1963. Here she is pictured disembarking from HM Yacht Britannia

London Transport Bus converted into a mobile boutique Birds Paradise, with two models modeling in front of the bus circa 1967

Holland Park Hall. Spectators watching the parade of dresses made of British artificial silk. Seen at the head of the parade is a wedding dress created with man made fibre. April 1927 P008632

ELLIS ISLAND: FAMILY, c1910. Portrait of a mother with her two daughters from the Netherlands, at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, c1910

A Scene From Evangeline
A scene of Acadians (French settlers of the Canadian Maritime Provinces) as they dance and frolic to a fiddlers tune while a clergyman looks on in an illustration (after F.O.C)

WASHINGTON D. C. 1942. A group of young dancers at the Frederick Douglass housing
WASHINGTON D.C. 1942. A group of young dancers at the Frederick Douglass housing project in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington D.C. Photograph by Gordon Parks, July 1942

ZIEGFELD FOLLIES, c1920. Ziegfeld Follies chorus girls from the 1920s. Photograph, c1920

AUSTEN: EMMA, 1896. He stopped to look the question. Illustration by Hugh Thomson for an 1896 edition of Jane Austens Emma, first published in 1815

PRIDE & PREJUDICE, 1894. She wanted to compose her own feelings and to make herself agreeable to all. Elizabeth Bennet entertaining Mr. Darcy, his sister, and Mr. Bingley

FRANCES FOLSOM CLEVELAND (1864-1947). Wife of U. S. President Grover Cleveland
FRANCES FOLSOM CLEVELAND (1864-1947). Wife of U.S. President Grover Cleveland

Brighton Seafront
circa 1903: Crowds strolling along the seafront at Brighton, Sussex (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

KIRCHNER: FRANZI, 1910. Franzi in front of Carved Chair. Oil on canvas, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, 1910

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"Dress: A Reflection of Culture and Identity" In the Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village, we witness the vibrant display of traditional attire, showcasing the rich heritage and customs of the local community. A. G. Sherwood Hunter's artwork captures the essence of this celebration. The Alexander McQueen dress adorned with Magpie motifs is an exquisite masterpiece that combines artistry and fashion. It symbolizes elegance and creativity, reflecting the designer's unique vision. During the Full Dress Parade at The Citadel in Charleston, SC, military uniforms stand as a testament to discipline and honor. Each meticulously tailored garment represents dedication to duty and tradition. Biba Style takes us back to an era where fashion was bold and daring. This iconic brand revolutionized British fashion in the 1960s-70s with its avant-garde designs that embraced individuality. St. Bernadette of Lourdes' humble dress reminds us that true beauty lies within simplicity. Her devotion to faith transcended material possessions, inspiring millions around the world. The ballerina's back reveals gracefulness through her delicate costume as she effortlessly glides across stage - a visual poetry in motion. Regatta and Carnival Week in Fowey, Cornwall brings together locals dressed in nautical-themed outfits, celebrating their maritime traditions amidst joyous festivities by the sea. Houses on hillside Polperro showcases quaint cottages against a picturesque backdrop - their residents' attire echoing timeless charm from 1860-1870s Cornwall. A portrait captures a lady from Polperro during this period; her elegant dress reflects societal norms while hinting at her personality beneath layers of fabric - mysterious yet captivating. In Venice's Antipope festival attire transports us into another realm entirely – elaborate masks paired with lavish gowns create an enchanting atmosphere filled with intrigue and allure. Laodicea Dicey Langston bravely protects her father during America's Revolutionary War, her dress a symbol of resilience and defiance against oppression.