Padded Collection

Living Room, Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London
Living Room of 221B Baker Street, part of a Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London, reconstructed by Michael Weight. Details included are Holmess pipe and his violin. Date: 1951

The Old Court / Old Bailey
The Old Bailey: The Old Court. Date: circa 1900

Advert for J. Roussel underwear 1949
A blonde bombshell model wears a rather elaborate creation. Date: 1949

Nankeen Trousers 1818
Pink striped waistcoat, blue tight fitting double-breasted coat with hip pocket, velvet collar, narrow tails & padded shoulders & top hat, nankeen trousers & black pumps

A man in a barrel crossing the Niagara Falls, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346392 A man in a barrel crossing the Niagara Falls, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 9th October 1910 (colour litho) by French School

Man & Woman Costume 1806
Man: top hat, top boots, drab coat with sleeves padded & gathered at the shoulder, breeches. Woman: close bonnet, blue pelisse, short cape, vandyked falling collar

Engraving depicting John Holtum stopping a cannon ball in flight
5308576 Engraving depicting John Holtum stopping a cannon ball in flight; (add.info.: Engraving depicting John Holtum stopping a cannon ball in flight)

Protective clothing for cricketers
5308001 Protective clothing for cricketers.; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting suggested protective clothing to help the All England cricket team against the latest fast bowling. Dated 19th century)

Emergency in the padded interior of the space capsule, 1865 (engraving)
538423 Emergency in the padded interior of the space capsule, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: Emergency in the padded interior of the space capsule)

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - Young boy in short padded jacket with hood and mittens, holding onto a rail Date: circa 1967

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - padded romper suit/snowsuit with white fluffy-edged hood (2/2) - see: 14030587 Date: circa 1967

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - padded short hooded jacket with silk neck bow Date: circa 1967

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - padded short hooded jacket with silk neck bow Date: circa 1967

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - padded romper suit/snowsuit with white fluffy-edged hood (1/2) - see: 14030599 Date: circa 1967

Shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - little girl's padded dressing gown and slippers Date: circa 1967

Fragment from Bedcover (Crazy Quilt Block), United States, c. 1884. Creator: Unknown
Fragment from Bedcover (Crazy Quilt Block), United States, c. 1884

The Rolls Rapide Twin Tub washing machine - look what you get! A bargain at 39 guineas! Date: 1961

Inuit or Eskimo bride on her wedding day. 1908

Early 20th century oak ship's dining chair tops
MARITIME: Early 20th century oak ship's revolving dining chair tops of unknown provenance

A brigandine jacket dating from A. D. 1560, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868
619325 A brigandine jacket dating from A.D. 1560, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

USA, Washington State, Seabeck. Close-up of bird nest padded with feathers

Womans Riding Jacket, China, 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Creator: Unknown
Womans Riding Jacket, China, 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Womans Vest, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1800 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Womans Vest, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1800/25

Foot Stool, 1938. Creator: Alexander Anderson
Foot Stool, 1938

Womans Hood, c. 1939. Creator: Gertrude Lemberg
Womans Hood, c. 1939

Padded Coverlet, c. 1937. Creator: Edward L Loper
Padded Coverlet, c. 1937

Punch cartoon: Patent First Class Costume for the Collision Season - safety on the railways (engraving)
6034856 Punch cartoon: Patent First Class Costume for the Collision Season - safety on the railways (engraving) by English School

Illustration for The Assommoir, A Realistic Novel, by Emile Zola (engraving)
6009781 Illustration for The Assommoir, A Realistic Novel, by Emile Zola (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

One of the Monstrosities (engraving)
671439 One of the Monstrosities (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the Monstrosities)

Embroidered casket, c. 1660 (silk, canvas, wood, tortoiseshell & silver mounts)
449756 Embroidered casket, c.1660 (silk, canvas, wood, tortoiseshell & silver mounts) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

Charity beneath an arch, c. 1640 (silk, metal threads & spangles on satin)
449744 Charity beneath an arch, c.1640 (silk, metal threads & spangles on satin) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

King Rudolph II, 1552-1612, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, Archduke of Austria. In lace ruff, plate armour decorated with gold, slashed padded hose and chainmail socks

Collapsible childs playhouse (engraving)
3097120 Collapsible childs playhouse (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collapsible childs playhouse)

Punch cartoon: Athletics - an alternative to the boxing glove (engraving)
6034776 Punch cartoon: Athletics - an alternative to the boxing glove (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Headrest (bamboo)
LMG144889 Headrest (bamboo) by Japanese School; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; Japanese, out of copyright

P. Freeman, Assistant Coach, Westinghouse Athletic Association Football Team
HGL396764 P. Freeman, Assistant Coach, Westinghouse Athletic Association Football Team, 1923 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Punch cartoon: New Cricketing Dresses, to Protect All England against the Present Swift Bowling (engraving)
6034689 Punch cartoon: New Cricketing Dresses, to Protect All England against the Present Swift Bowling (engraving) by English School

Cabinetmaker and Upholsterer (engraving)
2801952 Cabinetmaker and Upholsterer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabinetmaker and Upholsterer)

Portrait of the Marquis de Fleury as an Infant in a Padded Hat, with a Plume
659233 Portrait of the Marquis de Fleury as an Infant in a Padded Hat, with a Plume, Holding a Gold and Coral Teething Rattle, 1762 (pastel) by Vigee

Headrest with a cushion and drawer (wool and embroidery)
LMG144890 Headrest with a cushion and drawer (wool and embroidery) by Japanese School; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; Japanese, out of copyright

Cestina Warehouse or Belly Piece Shop, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving)
5902917 Cestina Warehouse or Belly Piece Shop, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; (add.info)

Night Cap, c. 1940. Creator: Lillian Causey
Night Cap, c. 1940

Fencing Doublet, Western European, ca. 1580. Creator: Unknown
Fencing Doublet, Western European, ca. 1580

Portrait of Grace Bradbourne, Wife of Thomas Holte, 1627-1700

[Chinese Man Wearing Hat], 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
[Chinese Man Wearing Hat], 1870s

Princess Mary, Prince Edward and Prince Albert
Date: 1902

Chang - Chinese boy, Wudong, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Chang - Chinese boy, Wudong, 1898. Portrait of a child in an elaborate headdress. Chang, Sohn des Li-J-Chang in Wudong. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth]

Man smoking a pipe, Tsingtao, China, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Man smoking a pipe, Tsingtao, China, 1898. Portrait of a Chinese man wearing a padded jacket and a skullcap. Ein neuer Landsmann in Tsingtao

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Step into a world of intrigue and history at the Sherlock Holmes Exhibition in London's Living Room. As you wander through The Old Court, imagine yourself as the great detective himself, solving mysteries with padded hints scattered throughout. Transport yourself back to 1949 with an advert for J. Roussel underwear, showcasing the comfort and luxury of their padded designs. Or travel even further back to 1818, where Nankeen Trousers were all the rage - their padded fabric providing both style and warmth. Picture a daring adventure as you gaze upon an illustration from Le Petit Journal depicting a man in a barrel crossing Niagara Falls. The padding protecting him from the treacherous waters below. Marvel at the fashion trends of yesteryears with a glimpse into Man & Woman Costume from 1806. Their elaborate attire adorned with delicate padding, creating stunning silhouettes. Sit back and relax on Early 20th century oak ship's dining chair tops, cushioned for your comfort during long voyages across vast oceans. Discover household innovations like The Rolls Rapide Twin Tub washing machine - boasting its padded features that ensure gentle care for your precious garments while delivering exceptional cleanliness. Witness cultural traditions unfold as you observe an Inuit or Eskimo bride on her wedding day, draped in layers of beautifully padded clothing symbolizing protection and prosperity. Admire Jane Seymour, third wife of King Henry VIII, dressed in regal elegance with her gown carefully tailored to perfection using luxurious padding techniques popular during her time. Travel eastward to Uzbekistan's Samarkand where locals indulge in smoking Chillum Pipes - their hands resting comfortably on intricately designed cushions filled with soft padding. Immerse yourself in timeless craftsmanship by Maple & Co chairs advertised in 1900; each piece meticulously crafted with plush upholstery ensuring utmost relaxation after a long day.