Elegant Collection (page 2)

Liza Spain outfit from Harvey Nichols
An elegant, pure wool suit by Liza Spain from Harvey Nichols of Knightsbridge, London. The skirt is softly gathered at the front, the jacket gently shaped with a flattering standaway collar

Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) adult perched on dead tree

Paris dog show becomes fashion show 10th July 1954
As this woman shows, the Paris dog show has become a fashion show 10th July 1954

Seven Champion Diving In LA
Los Angeles, California: June, 1937. Champion divers preparing to participate in the National Aquatic Show to be held at the Olympic Swimming Stadium in LA

Cat - walking on ledge - Venice - Italy
LA-8929 Cat - walking on ledge Venice - Italy Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

LCC-LFB Manchester Square fire station
Manchester Square fire station, Chiltern Street, W1, built 1888, now closed. By 1900 a number of new fire stations were being opened across London: many were substantial and elegant buildings

Suffragette - Womens Rights - Bloomerism
A woman wearing bloomers is stopped by a Policeman from entering a Ladies Public Toilet as she is wearing bloomers, which PC Plod views as unsuitable for a lady! Date: 1913

Torquay tourist guide cover
Front cover of a guide to British seaside resort, Torquay, Devon, on the English Riviera, featuring an elegant group posed by a palm tree with the town lit up at night in the background. Date: c.1925

1940s hairstyle
An elegant woman with an elaborate 1940s hairstyle decorated with pearls. circa 1940s

French maid taking a break and enjoying a cigarette before her next duty calls.... Date: 1910s

Ferrari 575M Italy

Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Roadster

Taj Mahal, Built by Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal (his wife). Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Advertisement for Thomsons glove-fitting corset
An advertisement for Thomsons glove-fitting corset, promising the wearer comfort and elegance

Gebrauchsgrafik illustration 1928
A highly stylised art deco illustration of a man and woman in evening dress, possibly off to the theatre

Four ballerinas on a music sheet
Four ballerinas depicted on a music sheet, performing The Celebrated Pas de Quatre, composed by Jules Perrot, as danced at Her Majestys Theatre, London, on 12 July 1845

The Dancer by Fred Purvis
Colour illustraton by Fred Purvis showing an elegant solitary dancer in a diaphonous yellow dress

Polaire / Boyer Postcard
POLAIRE French music hall entertainer, in an elegant white dress

Gay Men / Elegant 1909
Two gay men getting ready to go out on the town

Fashionable Night-Spot
Smart people in a fashionable Paris nightclub. Dining and dancing and showing off their elegant evening clothes and dinner jacket

Ballet dancers exercising at the French Academie de Musique et de Danse. (2 of 2)

Strolling along the Seashore, 1909 (oil on canvas)
XIR218726 Strolling along the Seashore, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 205x200 cm; Museo Sorolla, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Promenade au Bord de la Mer; ); Spanish

The Plane - and the Beautiful by Albert Bailey
A group of young women, attired in elegant swimwear, wave to an aeroplane flying up ahead. Date: 1927

Mt. Denali at sunset from Reflection Pond

Barred from Womens Lecture for wearing bloomers
A woman wearing bloomers is stopped by a Vicar from entering a Lecture (for Women Only !) as she is wearing bloomers, which Rev Self Righteous views as totally unsuitable for a lady! Date: 1911

Ballet dancers training
A group of ballet dancers training in a rehearsal studio. circa 1940s

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Britannia and Eve magazine, March 1931
Front cover featuring an elegant couple performing the Flamenco. The beautifully poised woman wears a yellow Bata de cola dress with frills and an enormous white headdress

David Wright woman holding black negligee
Elegant naked woman sitting on a red and gold couch, holding a flimsy black negligee or underskirt. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

The Nile -- Notes for Passengers on Cooks Steamers
A bust of Queen Nefertiti in profile, with a sketch of the River Nile in the background, on a Thomas Cook publication, Notes for Passengers on Cooks Steamers

Rayne shoes advertisement
Advertisement for some particularly spikey and vertiginous stiletto heels by Rayne shoes, featuring crown neolite soles, made only Goodyear

Fashion for 1956
A bolero and dress of lightweight wool georgette with all accessories from Debenham and Freebody, is a spring winner. The bolero

ASCOT 1929
A stylised illustration depicting to elegant race goers at Ascot races in 1929, he with top hat and cigarette holder; her languid with a red hat

Fantasy Greyhound 1928
A wonderfully exaggerated depiction of an excessively elegant greyhound, painted on a red background

Art Deco Wedding
Fashion design for an elegant wedding group. The brides dress is made from white brocade and satin. Bridesmaid wears a grey trimmed dress as does a wedding guest

The Kennel Maid
A kennel maid takes two elegant looking greyhounds out for their daily walk

Advert / 4711 Cologne Ils
4711 Eau de Cologne - perfect elegance

Peacock Lagoon
And fishes of emerald, Dive for the moon, Whose silver is stained By the peacock lagoon. (Humbert Wolfe) An elegant lady reclines in a boat, drifting on a calm lagoon

Stiebel Evening Dress
An evening dress in golden jersey classically draped and folded. By Victor Stiebel at Jacqmar

Chanel Skater 1929
A chic skater is dressed for it by Chanel

Woman Washing / Basin 1927
An attractive woman wearing a patterned dressing gown washes in a basin

Riverboat Great Republic
The elegant Mississippi paddle steamer Great Republic

Alice and the Dodo -- the Dodo solemnly presented the thimble saying, " We beg your acceptance of this elegant thimble"

Camille Bos, ballet dancer, rehearsing La Grisi
Mademoiselle Camille Bos, ballet dancer at the French Academie de Musique et de Danse, rehearsing La Grisi

Ballet dancers exercising at the French Academie de Musique et de Danse. (1 of 2)

Girls on Beach / Klods-Han
Two girls at the seaside, one lying at the waters edge talking to her friend

David Wright woman in black and pink
Elegant woman in a black top, with a pink and black bow in her hair and gold jewellery. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

Cinderella by Arthur Rackham
Ella, aka Cinderella, in her beautiful gown, dancing with the Prince at the Ball. Date: 1919

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Elegant: A Timeless Tapestry of Grace and Style" Step into the world of elegance, where iconic figures like Maria Callas in her exquisite Dior gown captivate hearts with their timeless allure. Travel back to 1908, when English suffragettes fought for equality, their voices echoing through the pages of feminist newspapers. Amidst the Art Deco era, a lady delicately applies lipstick, epitomizing sophistication. In a quaint tea setting, Steed and Mrs Peel engage in charming conversation while sipping on steaming cups. Meanwhile, Salukis gracefully prance together in 1925, showcasing both beauty and poise. Witness Mary, Queen of Scots donning a vibrant red costume that exudes regal elegance as she commands attention effortlessly. Inside Mrs Peel's flat, Steed's debonair presence perfectly complements her refined taste. Kayser Bondor Nylons advertisement unveils the sheer luxury that wraps around every woman's legs with grace and finesse. The enchanting Dolly Sisters take New York by storm with their glamorous performances that leave audiences spellbound. Across continents lies a poster advertising a Dance Festival in the USSR; an embodiment of artistry merging seamlessly with elegance. A Jaguar car advertisement captures sleek lines and polished finishes that define automotive refinement. Immerse yourself in history aboard The Cutty Sark – an old Tea Clipper standing tall against time's relentless waves – symbolizing Britain's enduring love affair with tea culture. Elegance transcends time; it is an eternal muse inspiring generations to embrace sophistication and grace across diverse realms – from fashion to art to travel – leaving an indelible mark on our collective consciousness.