Edging Collection

David Wright woman in short black underslip
Elegant woman with red hair, wearing a short black, semi-transparent underslip. She is sitting on the edge of her dressing table, loosening her hair

Suffragette W. S. P. U Sash Votes for Women
Womens Social & Political Union sash, in the colours of purple, white and green. White background with border edging of purple and green, dark green lettering

Cheese dish - Bairnsfatherware
Cheese dish with lid made by the Girls of Staffordshire during the Winter of 1917/1918 when the Boys were in the trenches fighting for liberty and civilization

Advert / Tidmans Soap
Tidmans Herbal Skin Soap

The Lady with the Veil, 1768, by Alexander Roslin
Alexander Roslin (1718-1793). Swedish painter. The Lady with the Veil, 1768. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Portrait of a Couple, c. 1622, by Frans Hals (c. 1582-1666)
Frans Hals (c. 1582-1666). Dutch painter. Portrait of a Couple, probably Isaac Abrahamsz Massa and Beatrix van der Laen, c. 1622. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

William Shakespeare on a greetings card
Head and shoulders profile portrait of William Shakespeare on a greetings card (front cover). (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

David Wright woman in black evening dress
Elegant woman with red hair, wearing a black evening dress with a red flower on the bodice, and matching red material below the waist

Embossed Victorian mourning card, Mary Hickman
Embossed Victorian mourning card with a funerary monument. In Memory of Mary, relict of the late Job Hickman, of the Bilston Quarries, she departed this life, December 2nd, 1857, aged 73 years

Smartly dressed man on a comic greetings card with verse and pull tab. Date: circa 1850s

Holly with bells and red ribbon on a Christmas postcard. circa 1890s

Dinah Craik (1826-1887). Engraving. Colored
Dinah Craik (1826-1887). English novelist and poet. Engraving in The Iberian Illustration, 1888. Colored

Goldilocks and Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three Bears which originally appeared on a Christmas card with a sliding front and a pull tab. Date: circa 1890s

DRESSMAKERs BILL C1816
Maids dress: melon sleeves, deep v corsage, chemisette & ruff, apron & turban. Lady: white pelisse with scallop edging & ribbon trim, dress with ruff & decorative hem

Robin with goblin and pudding on a Christmas card
Robin in a tree with goblin and pudding on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Fashion Plate (Fashionable Walking Dresses in Dec. 1807) M.86.266.61

Adelina Patti (1843-1919), 1873, by Raimundo de Madrazo
Adelina Patti (1843-1919). Italian Soprano. Portrait by Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta (1841-1920), 1873. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Maria Luisa of Parma (1751-1819). 1789, by Velazquez
Maria Luisa of Parma (1751-1819). Queen consort of Spain (1788-1808). Wife of Charles IV. Portrait by Zacarias Gonzalez Velazquez (1763-1834), 1789. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Manuel de Godoy y Alvarez de Faria (1767-1851), circa 1790
Manuel de Godoy y Alvarez de Faria (1767-1851). Spanish politician. Prime Minister. Portrait by Francisco Bayeu y Subias (1734-1795), circa 1790

Barbara of Portugal (1711-1758). Anonymous portrait
Barbara of Portugal (1711-1758). Queen of Spain. Anonymous portrait. Mid 18th century. History Museum. Madrid. Spain. (On loan, Prado Museum, Madrid)

Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda (1814-1873), 1857
Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda (1814-1873). Spanish writer. Portrait by Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz (1815-1894), 1857. Detail. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Aspazja von Goldschmidt, 1895, by Kazimierz Pochwalski
Kazimierz Pochwalski (1855-1940). Polish painter. Portrait by Aspazja von Goldschmidt, 1895. 19th Century Polish Art Gallery (Sukiennice Museum). National Museum of Krakow. Poland. Date: 2018

Pink and blue flowers on a New Year card
Pink roses and blue forgetmenots on a New Year card. (1 of 3) Date: circa 1890s

Victorian mourning card, Edgar George Pottle
Victorian mourning card, In Loving Remembrance of Edgar George Pottle, MRCS LRCP, who died April 9th, 1880, aged 40, interred in the family grave, at Highgate Cemetery

Victorian mourning card, In Memoriam, with envelope
Victorian mourning card, In Memoriam, with a cross and ivy, and accompanying mourning envelope with black edging. Date: circa 1880s

The People's Packet of Mourning Stationery
Victorian packet design, The People's Packet of Mourning Stationery, which would contain writing paper and envelopes with black edging. Date: circa 1880s

Embossed Victorian mourning card, In Memoriam, with a woman kneeling in grief -- Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord -- and an architectural border in Egyptian style. Date: circa 1880s

Fringe, Italy, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Fringe, Italy, 18th century

Altar Frontal, Italy, Second half of 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Altar Frontal, Italy, Second half of 16th century

Pillow Cover, Italy, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Pillow Cover, Italy, 17th century

Edge, France, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Edge, France, 19th century

Border or Valance, c. 1936. Creator: Fanchon Larzelere
Border or Valance, c. 1936

Embroidered Edging, c. 1938. Creator: Marie Famularo
Embroidered Edging, c. 1938

The result of feather-edging (colour litho)
6013370 The result of feather-edging (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The result of feather-edging)

Elegant man in striped coat, era of Marie Antoinette
Elegant man in blue striped coat over black waistcoat and breeches, carrying a cane and hat. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by A

Menu, Lord Mayor of London Dinner, Mansion House, 27 June 1849 -- Sir James Duke MP. 1849

Double-hook patterned fabric, Chom Thong, Chiang Mai, Thailand (textile)
LIT389604 Double-hook patterned fabric, Chom Thong, Chiang Mai, Thailand (textile) by Thai School; (add.info.: from the Dhara Dhevi Collection; ); Photo eLuca Tettoni; Thai, out of copyright

Detail of a phaa sin, Chiang Mai (silk)
LIT389582 Detail of a phaa sin, Chiang Mai (silk) by Thai School; (add.info.: a phaa sin is a wraparound skirt; decorated with an embroidered tiin chok)

Side view of a day dress, c. 1815 (cotton muslin embroidered with blue wool)
FMB392380 Side view of a day dress, c.1815 (cotton muslin embroidered with blue wool) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; eFashion Museum Bath; English, out of copyright

Day dress, c. 1815 (cotton muslin embroidered with blue wool)
FMB392379 Day dress, c.1815 (cotton muslin embroidered with blue wool) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; eFashion Museum Bath; English, out of copyright

Roanoid bakelite watch pad and frame in marbled cream. Date: 1930s

Children playing badminton on a greetings card - May the shuttlecock of life be always tossed by gentle hands! Date: circa 1900s

Edwardian lady on a sepia Christmas and New Year card
Edwardian lady with parasol on a sepia Christmas and New Year card with gold edging. Date: circa 1900s

Children skating and feeding birds on a sepia New Year card with verse. Date: circa 1900s

Ornate greetings card with yellow flowers - With Best Wishes. Date: early 20th century

Holly and gold stars on an ornate Christmas card. Date: early 20th century

Ornate embossed Christmas and New Year card with tassels, verse and initials HB. Date: circa 1900s

Snow scene and ferns on a remembrance card with embossed floral edging. Date: circa 1900s

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"Edging into Change: A Journey through Time and Style" Suffragette W. S. P. U Sash Votes for Women: Celebrating the brave women who fought tirelessly for their right to vote, paving the way for future generations. Cheese dish - Bairnsfatherware: Delighting in the intricate design of a cheese dish that adds a touch of elegance to any table setting. David Wright woman in short black underslip: Capturing the allure and grace of a bygone era with an enchanting illustration by David Wright. Advert / Tidmans Soap: Discovering the secrets behind timeless beauty as we delve into vintage advertisements promoting Tidmans Soap's cleansing properties. The Lady with the Veil, 1768, by Alexander Roslin: Unveiling the mystique surrounding an exquisite painting that embodies elegance and intrigue from centuries past. Smartly dressed man on a comic greetings card: Sharing a chuckle with a dapper gentleman featured on a humorous greeting card that never fails to bring joy. David Wright woman in black evening dress: Embracing glamour and sophistication through another captivating artwork by David Wright, showcasing an elegant evening gown. William Shakespeare on a greetings card: Paying homage to one of history's greatest playwrights as his words continue to inspire us through beautifully crafted greeting cards. Holly with bells and red ribbon on a Christmas postcard: Embracing festive cheer with classic holiday imagery featuring holly adorned with jingling bells and vibrant red ribbons. Dinah Craik (1826-1887). Engraving Colored): Commemorating Dinah Craik, an influential writer whose works touched hearts across generations, depicted in this stunning colored engraving. Goldilocks and Three Bears.