Flappers Collection (page 4)

A sketch of the Dolly Sisters, 1925 Date: 1925

Cover of leaflet for Paris Sans Voiles at the Ambassadeurs Theatre, Paris, 1923. Artwork by Charles Gesmar Date: 1923

The Dolly Sisters in London, early 1920s Date: early 1920s

Sheet music for They Don t Believe Me featuring the Dolly Sisters, 1914 Date: 1914

The Dolly Sisters in Jig Saw at the London Hippodrome (1920) Date: 1920

The Bright Brigade
Modes for Men - illustration from one of a series of advertisements for Abdullah cigarettes showing types from the 1920s, in this case The Bright Brigade consisting of three flapper girls working in

Starr Woods Annual The Snark - ironing
Front cover of Starr Woods Annual, The Snark, Summer 1928, featuring an illustration of a flapper girl with hair severely cropped and very short skirts

La Poupee by Ernest Hubbard
A young woman in a slip admires herself in front of a mirror. Close by a poupee or boudoir doll sits with its arms outstretched looking up at its owner. Date: 1929

Ye Goddesses and Little Fishes by Jack Greenall
Wonderfully colourful and graphic depiction of typical modern girls of the 1920s sunbathing in technicolour swimsuits by a pool. Date: 1929

Tatler Christmas Number cover 1928
Front cover of The Tatler Christmas Number featuring illustration by Lewis Baumer of a young woman with an Eton crop getting ready for a night out. Date: 1928

The Lipstick by A. Davis
A woman applies her lipstick at a dressing table while being kissed by her lover. 1930

Rosie and Jenny at a party in New York, 1935
Rosie and Jenny at a party in New York, 13/4/35. Left to right: Mrs Paul Whiteman, Jenny, Irving Netcher, Mr N.T. Grandlund, Paul Whiteman and Rosie. Date: 1935

A scene from the movie The Dolly Sisters, 1947 Date: 1947

Jenny Dolly during her appearance at the Acacias Nightclub i
Jenny Dolly during her appearance with Clifton Webb at the Acacias Nightclub in Paris, 1922 Date: 1922

Players advertisement, 1927
Advertisement for Players cigarettes, featuring an elegant flapper with a sleek blonde bob enjoying a sample and blowing smoke rings. Date: 1927

Cocktails at the Kit-Cat restaurant, 1926 by Fish
A couple chink glasses as they drink cocktails at the bar of the Kit-Cat restaurant in Haymarket, London in 1926. Date: 1926

The Feather Boa by Baird
Stylised illustration of a glamorous 1920s woman in evening dress, encased in an oversized feather boa. Date: 1932

The Tailor Maid by Reginald Higgins
Illustration showing a young woman sewing a suit while a male admirer gazes lovingly into her eyes. Date: 1926

The Snake Skin Shoes or the Temptation of Eve
The Snake-Skin Shoes, or, the Temptation of Eve by Pierrot. A young woman in a shoe shop is tempted by a pair of snake skin shoes presented by the somewhat saturnine looking sales assistant

Dimmed Headlights by Pierrot
An elegant 1920s woman sits at a table smoking a cigarette, her bright eyes dimmed slightly be the net on her cloche hat. Date: 1928

De Reske cigarette advert - 1920s women
Advertisement drawn by Rilette showing a gentleman, quite possibly in rowing gear, offering to light the cigarettes of two stylish women seated in a caf鮠 As they both lean together to take

A Good Position by Harold Earnshaw
A young woman stands outside by herself outside a shop window where, unbeknownst to her, a sign saying Boy Wanted, makes her look somewhat available! Date: 1928

Powdering Pierrot by Baird - 1920s
Stylised illustration showing a woman in a fancy dress style costume, surrounded by balloons, powdering the face of her Pierrot doll

Fashionable woman with hand mirror
A fashionable young woman checking her makeup in a hand mirror. Date: circa 1920s

Three models by Patou for The Dolly Sisters, Spring 1924
Part of the new look for the Dolly Sisters provided by the French couturier Patou as he used them as his publicity weapon to invade America in the Spring of 1924 Date: 1924

Dolly Sisters new fashion look modelling Patou outfits
Part of the new look for the Dolly Sisters provided by the French couturier Patou as he used them as his publicity weapon to invade America in the Spring of 1924 Date: 1924

The Dolly Sisters fashion look and accessories
Slippers, sandals, hair and jewellery for the Dolly Sisters. Part of their new look provided by the French couturier Patou as he used them as his publicity weapon to invade America in the Spring of

Rosie Dolly, Nice, France 1931
Rosie Dolly (Mrs Mortimer Davis) at the annual show at the Negresco Hotel, Nice, 27 March 1931 - her costume was one of the winners at the Super Elegance competition Date: 1931

Feathered evening frock by Patou for the Dolly Sisters
Part of the new look for the Dolly Sisters provided by the French couturier Patou as he used them as his publicity weapon to invade America in the Spring of 1924 Date: 1924

Dolly Sisters in lounging robes from Patou, Spring 1924
Part of the new look for the Dolly Sisters provided by the French couturier Patou as he used them as his publicity weapon to invade America in the Spring of 1924 Date: 1924

Bystander cover - The Three Graces
Three girls from the 1920s dressed in floaty pastel hued dresses. Date: 1929

SOME wear in England! by Katie Mayer
A fashionable woman in a checked dress and flamboyant hat checks her face in a compact mirror - her short skirt and matching accessories quite the thing for 1918. Date: 1918

The Blue Bird by Herbert Pizer
Lovely illustration of a woman in a blue costume and head dress, possibly a show girl, leaning back athletically on a stool. Date: 1919

1927 A. D. - 1920s society
Illustration showing stylish and fashionable society at a smart hotel in 1927. Date: 1927

Tea Time in silhouette
Two chic women of the 1920s enjoy a gossip over a cup of tea and a cigarette in a tea shop. Date: 1926

The Jazz Age - scene from Champagne
On with the dance - a study in modernity from the film, Champagne, a British movie shown by the Wardour Company, directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Hebe in Society by Teddy
The vogue of the cocktail party at its height in 1928. A chic woman in a short pink dress dishes out drinks to two male guests in evening dress. Date: 1928

The evolution of road travel: the casual motorists of 1921. Motoring as a means to an end: lawn tennis players arriving in their car, free from cumbersome goggles, veils and voluminous wraps

The Principal Boy by Bevan Petman
A pretty actress in a top hat shows off her shapely legs on stage. Illustrations full title is: The Principal Boy - And a Real Topper too

Fashionable lady posing in garden
A glamorous woman stands in her garden, posing for the camera with hand on hip, wearing a drop-waist knee-length dress and large hat, with brim which covers much of her head. Date: c. 1910

Source Size = 3770 x 1672
THE SEA SERPENT IN THE MEDITERRANEAN, A SKETCH FROM H.M. YACHT " OSBORNE" OFF THE NORTH COAST OF SICILY ON THE SECOND OF JUNE; 1. The Row of Fins as seen at First; 2

Well, the first thing that Dorothy remembers about her life
KW272905 Well, the first thing that Dorothy remembers about her life... illustration from But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes by Anita Loos, published in 1928 (litho) by Barton

Lorelei and Dorothy, illustration from But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes by Anita Loos
KW272904 Lorelei and Dorothy, illustration from But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes by Anita Loos, published in 1928 (litho) by Barton, Ralph (1891-1931); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; American

All Dorothy did was to say, Hello Charlie, you look awful
KW272902 All Dorothy did was to say, " Hello Charlie, you look awful."... illustration from But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes by Anita Loos, published in 1928 (litho) by Barton

Design for a compound tandem machine with flappers mounted
Design for a compound tandem machine, with flappers mounted outboard of the fixed wings: flappers a move up, as BB move down. 1815. From Cayleys original notebook

Sketch of the 1849 boy-carrying machine showing the triplane wing structure, tail-unit, and wheeled car with pilot-operated elevator-cum-rudder, and propulsive flappers. 1853

1849 boy-carrier showing the dihedral
(a) Rear view of the 1849 boy-carrier, showing the dihedral angle of the triplane wings, and imaginary flappers of bird-wing form; (b) the favoured form of propulsive flappers in 1853

First design for an ornithopter showing the flappers
First design for an ornithopter, showing the flappers in the down-position and the counterpoises (above) in the up-position. 1808. From Cayleys original notebook

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"Flappers: Embodying the Spirit of the Roaring Twenties" Step back in time to the vibrant era of the 1920s, where a new breed of women emerged - the flappers. These young, rebellious ladies challenged societal norms and embraced a carefree lifestyle that captivated both men and women alike. One iconic representation of this movement can be found in George Whitelaw's novel "The It Girl, " which celebrated these vivacious flappers who exuded confidence and independence. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in New York City, The Dolly Sisters became synonymous with glamour and entertainment as they dazzled audiences with their captivating performances. In an era marked by change and liberation, even traditional gender roles were challenged. A Bystander cover from 1929 showcased a boxing woman, defying expectations and proving that strength knows no boundaries. Fashion played a significant role in defining flapper culture. In one photograph titled "Flapper on Bonnet 1927, " we witness how these trendsetters pushed boundaries through their bold choices. From stylish hats to daring dresses designed by Lucile gowns, they epitomized modernity while embracing freedom of expression. Leisure activities also reflected their zest for life. On the sand dunes of Littlehampton during the 1920s, flappers reveled in sun-soaked moments filled with laughter and joy. They embodied an infectious energy that was impossible to ignore. The Dolly Sisters continued to make waves internationally as they graced stages from Paris to New York City. Their dazzling presence brought glitz and glamour wherever they went – whether it was performing at Casino de Paris or donning exquisite costumes for Diamond tableaux shows. Artistic representations further immortalized these trailblazers; Gebrauchsgrafik illustration from 1928 captured their essence beautifully, showcasing their elegance amidst a backdrop of artistic flair.