Pinafore Collection (page 6)

Glamour girl Geraldine June wearing a pinafore. January 1975 75-00316-018

Unkempt girls receiving punishment from another older pupil at Field Lane Ragged School, London

PINAFORE 1909
Pinafore with bretelles (braces), box pleated skirt, button detail, high necked blouse with tucks; finely pleated low waisted dress with a yoke & lace trim & a sunbonnet Date: 1909

GIRL IN STRIPES 1868
Girl: habit shirt with a puff at the sleeve top, skirt with pyramid trim, tunic with braces & peplum hem, small hat perched at the front of her head & blue boots. Date: 1868

GIRL READS IN ARMCHAIR
A girl sits in an armchair, with her hands behind her hair and wearing a white pinafore, reading a book. Date: 1894

Meeting Postman
A girl holds out her pinafore to receive the many Valentines she is expecting the postman to give her Date: 1886

Lady Lavender, musical play, Empire Theatre, Oldham
Lady Lavender, a new musical play, at the Empire Theatre, Oldham. circa 1911

The Birthday, c1870-1906, (1906). Creator: Edward John Gregory
The Birthday, c1870-1906, (1906). Watercolour by British artist Edward John Gregory (1850-1909). From " The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours", edited by Charles Holme

Marguerite-Therese (Margot) Berard, 1879 (oil on canvas)
3468884 Marguerite-TherAšse (Margot) Berard, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 41x32.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Marguerite)

Village Children, 1890 (oil on canvas)
3247938 Village Children, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 62.5x74.9 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; American, out of copyright

Westwood Cottage Enfield, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
3086736 Westwood Cottage Enfield, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westwood Cottage, 89 Chase Side ); English, out of copyright

Bakers Cart
BAL16182 Bakers Cart by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); Private Collection; English, out of copyright. possible copyright restrictions apply, consult national copyright laws

The suffragette housemaid, 1908. Artist: Central News
The suffragette housemaid, 1908. A suffragette wearing a pinafore advertising a protest on Londons Victoria Embankment. The campaign to secure the vote for women in Britain saw women adopting a range

Learning to cook, London, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

Picking flowers in a meadow near Leksand, Sweden, c1923. Leksand is a town of the district north of Svealand called Dalecarlia. In the distance is the Ostervik, an arm of Lake Siljan

A woman of Normandy, France, c1922. A print from Peoples of all Nations, Volume III, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1922

An Orphan of Amsterdam, 1901. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1901

Forbidden Fruit, c1880-1882. Artist: Charles Waltner
Forbidden Fruit, c1880-1882. After the painting by John Everett Millais. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

Advertisement for Brookes Monkey Brand Soap, 1887. A print from The Illustrated London News, 2nd April 1887

Policeman helping schoolchildren across the road, East End, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

Children, Laandam, Netherlands, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Children, Laandam, Netherlands, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

The Farmers Daughter, 1881, (1912). Artist: William Quiller Orchardson
The Farmers Daughter, 1881, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Tendre Souvenir, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

Saturday Night. Scene of a warm and cosy cottage interior. The mother washes a child in a tub in front of the range, while father reads his newspaper

Causation, 1882. A long-awaited boiled egg arrives, the servant having a different idea of time from her finely-clad mistress. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 21, 1882

Early 20th Century Frocks Frock Dresses Dress
Early 20th century fashion advertisement for the newest vivisting gowns. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

Denim pinafore dress from Internacionale Fashion, August 1997

Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Barker Limousine
Rolls Royce Silver Ghost (1919) Barker Limousine, for Maharajah Holkar of India, current owner M Spedding of Torquay. Seen here with a woman in historical servant costume. Date: circa 1970s

Girl on a 1908 The Campion motorcycle
Young girl poses for photograph on a 1908 The Campion 500cc Single motorcycle outside house

Old Maid card game - Old Maid and her parrot. circa 1950s

Advertisement for Felco chain block. 1938

Illustration, Wee Willie Winkie. circa early 20th century

F Rush newsagent, Paradise Street, Marylebone, London
F Rush newsagent, tobacconist and confectioner, Paradise Street (now Moxon Street), off Marylebone High Street, London, with staff and customers posing outside. circa 1920

Madame Gres cape and dress, 1961
A great circular cape in rich marron glace in superfine Persian suede designed by Madame Gres. The cape tops a dress of the same colour

Young woman ironing in kitchen, (B&W)

Boy ties his loves pinafore by Florence Hardy
Theres nothing I d not do for the girl I love. A lovestruck boy ties his loves pinafore for her

Waitress and customer on comic postcard -- I ve clicked! Date: circa 1910s

Eastlake (Miss) as Alice
Miss Mary Eastlake (1856-1911). The text reads Will you wish me luck! Mary Eastlake. She was particularly popular in melodrama, notably at the Princesss Theatre

Schoolgirl wondering what to write on her slate. 1891

Misfitz Dolls - Norwegian. early 20th century

Misfitz Dolls - Housemaid. early 20th century

Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Good
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mrs Good the Grocers Wife. circa 1950

Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Tray
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mrs Tray the Waiters Wife. circa 1950

Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Roses
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mrs Roses the Gardeners Wife. circa 1950

Scottish Highlander and woman spinning. circa early 19th century

Women working in a laundry. Date: circa 1930s

Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs Biscuit
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mrs Biscuit the Bakers Wife. circa 1950

Victorian nurse with baby
Victorian nurse Mrs Hugounet holding baby Cedric, standing in the garden. circa 1900

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Step back in time with this captivating retro poster advertising HMS Pinafore, a timeless Gilbert & Sullivan production brought to life by the renowned D Oyly Carte company. The vibrant colors and intricate details transport you to an era of elegance and charm. As you delve deeper into the poster, you'll notice another intriguing advertisement for Sunlight Soap, reminding us of simpler times when cleanliness was celebrated. This juxtaposition between two distinct worlds adds an extra layer of nostalgia. In the foreground, two girls proudly display their chickens, symbolizing innocence and rural simplicity. Their joy is contagious as they embrace the beauty of nature's gifts. Adjacent to them is Muriel Dawson's artwork titled "Just Off, " capturing a moment frozen in time where a young girl engrosses herself in reading Struwelpeter. This image speaks volumes about the power of literature and imagination. Moving towards the center, we are introduced to Captain Corcoran and his crew from HMS Pinafore. Their uniforms exude authority while their expressions hint at hidden stories waiting to be unraveled on stage. The English Rose kitchen advertisement takes us into domestic bliss with its promise of efficiency and comfort. It serves as a reminder that even amidst grand adventures like those aboard HMS Pinafore, everyday life continues with its own set of joys. Another retro poster featuring Gilbert & Sullivan's work reminds us once again of their enduring legacy within theater history. The collaboration between these talented artists created masterpieces that continue to captivate audiences today. Gibbs Happy Families introduces Mrs Bun, adding a touch of whimsy and humor to our journey through this visual narrative. It invites us to cherish moments spent playing games with loved ones - simple pleasures that bring people together across fences or any other barriers that may divide them. This pinafore-themed collection encapsulates various aspects of life during different eras: entertainment, hygiene products, artistry, literature appreciation, domesticity, and the power of connection.