Historical Clothing Collection

Anne of Cleves
" Vintage engraving of Anne of Cleves by Hans Hobein. A German noblewoman and the fourth wife of Henry VIII of England and as such she was Queen of England from 6 January 1540 to 9 July 1540

Vintage painting of Frederick the Great of Prussia
Vintage painting of Frederick the Great. Frederick II was the King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786. Original painted by Wilhelm Camphausen, 1870

Portrait of Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750), 1746 (oil on canvas)
FIA5378340 Portrait of Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750), 1746 (oil on canvas) by Haussmann, Elias Gottleib (1695-1774); Museum fur Geschichte de Stadt Leipzig

Petty Officers and Seamen of the Royal Navy, 1891
Vintage colour engraving of Petty Officers and Seamen of the British Royal Navy, dressed in various styles of military uniform. The Graphic, 1891

In Greek mythology, Hestia was the goddess of the hearth and one of the 12 Olympian deities

Bust of Emperor Marcus Aurelius
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Bust of Emperor Marcus Aurelius

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

Austria, Stagecoach travel, ink drawing
Austria - 19th century. Coach. Ink drawing

England, London, Wedgwood and Byerley Shop, 1809
England, 19th century. London. Wedgwood and Byerley Shop, 1809

Advertisement for car depicting La Belle Otero at wheel and Michel Zelete, valet of marquis of Dijon beside her
France, 20th century. De Dion Bouton Petit voiture 6 chevaux. Advertisment for a car depicting La Belle Otero at the wheel and Michel Zelete, valet of the marquis of Dijon beside her

Red-figure pottery, Krater portraying Eumenides of Aeschyluss tragedy, Apollo defends Oreste from Fury
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Krater portraying Eumenides of Aeschyluss tragedy. Apollo defends Oreste from the Fury

Red-figure pottery, Epinetron by Eretria Painter depicting woman at her toilet, detail
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Epinetron by the Eretria Painter depicting woman at her toilet. Detail

Perseus, a hero of Greek mythology, became famous for killing Medusa, a monster with hair of snakes and wings of leather

Victorian satirical cartoon - The modern damsel
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon. The modern damsel

Illustration from London Underground World War I
During the war women did many jobs which previously had been considered only suitable for men. The Gatewoman. At the bottom are the soldiers in France who would have been doing this job in peacetime

General strike in Britain, May 1926. John Bull telling the Trades Union Council that Britain would resist strike action. Cartoon by Bernard Partridge from " Punch", London, 12 May 1926

Mosaic depicting School of Athens, from Pompei, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Mosaic depicting the School of Athens. From Pompei, Italy

Vanity Fair Print - Thomas Erskine May 1st Baron Farnborough
Victorian caricature of Thomas Erskine May, 1st Baron Farnborough. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini). Vanity Fair 1871

France, Paris, Greek War of Independence, Insurrection flag
Greece - 19th century - War of Independence. Insurrection flag 1821

Lid of a cinerary urn with a portrait of a reclining young man, 400 / 375 B. C. bronze
Lid of a cinerary urn with a portrait of a reclining young man, 400/375 B.C. bronze 5th-4th century B.C. Etruscan art

Canterbury Tales - The Friar
The Friar, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Prioress
The Prioress, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Merchant
The Merchant, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Summoner
The Summoner - who appears to be delivering a summons from an ecclesiastical court - a character in " The Canterbury Tales"

Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer as a pilgrim on horseback
Geoffrey Chaucer depicted as a pilgrim on horseback. He was the writer of " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written at the end of the 14th century

Queen Victoria and her servant John Brown in Scotland
Queen Victoria with her favourite servant, John Brown, at Balmoral in Scotland. An illustration from " Home Words for Heart & Hearth" ed. Rev. Charles Bullock, publ

The ancient Greeks and Romans worshipped Apollo as the god of music, healing, light, and prophecy

In ancient Greek mythology, Artemis was the goddess of hunting and wild animals, The ancient Romans called her Diana

In ancient Greek mythology, the Titan Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans, earning punishment from Zeus

In Greek mythology, Demeter was the goddess of agriculture. In Roman mythology, she is associated with Ceres

In ancient Greek mythology, Zeus ruled over all the other gods as well as humans. The Romans associated him with Jupiter

Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty, identified with Venus by the Romans

Portrait of Charles James Fox
864916 Portrait of Charles James Fox by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); (add.info.: Charles James Fox (1749-1806) English Whig (Liberal) politician

The angel appears to Joshua
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German couple in traditional clothing from 1800
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Canterbury Tales - The Parson
The Parson, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Monk and his Greyhounds
The Monk (with his greyhounds), a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Second Nun
The Second Nun, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Sergeant-at-Law
The Sergeant-at-Law, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Knight
The Knight, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Franklin
The Franklin, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Shipman
The Shipman, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Pardoner
The Pardoner, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Manciple
The Manciple, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Nuns Priest
The Nuns Priest, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Squire
The Squire, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Canterbury Tales - The Clerk
The Clerk, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of historical clothing. From the regal elegance of Queen Anne of Cleves to the flamboyant attire depicted in vintage paintings, fashion has always been a reflection of society's values and aspirations. Take a glimpse at Anne of Cleves, whose portrait showcases her exquisite gown adorned with intricate embroidery. Her attire speaks volumes about her status as royalty and the opulence that surrounded her. In another era, Johann Sebastian Bach graced us with his musical genius, but it is his 1746 oil painting that captures our attention today. Dressed in traditional garments, he exudes an air of sophistication and refinement. Travel further back in time to witness Frederick the Great of Prussia through a vintage painting. His elaborate ensemble reflects not only his position as a monarch but also serves as a symbol of power and authority. Venturing into satire, we encounter Victorian cartoons mocking societal norms. "The modern damsel" portrays women donning extravagant dresses with exaggerated proportions, highlighting both their desire for fashion-forwardness and societal expectations placed upon them. Fast forward to the turn-of-the-century automobile advertisement featuring La Belle Otero at the wheel alongside Michel Zelete. Their fashionable outfits epitomize elegance while capturing the spirit of adventure associated with early motoring. Delve deeper into history with Marcus Aurelius' bust—a testament to ancient Roman fashion sensibilities. The intricately carved details on his garment showcase craftsmanship unparalleled even by today's standards. The Remy Family painting by Januarius Zick transports us to 1776 when lavish fabrics draped over men and women alike were considered essential elements for portraying wealth and social standing during this period. Thomas Erskine May, 1st Baron Farnborough immortalized in Vanity Fair Print exemplifies nineteenth-century British aristocracy through his impeccably tailored suit—a symbol synonymous with power within political circles. Greek mythology comes alive through red-figure pottery depicting a woman at her toilet.