Preposterous Collection

Dress, 1920 (woodcut)
397433 Dress, 1920 (woodcut) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Dress, 1921 (woodcut)
1275147 Dress, 1921 (woodcut) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Punchinello with the Ostriches, c. 1800 (pen & light brown ink (probably bistre
3700636 Punchinello with the Ostriches, c.1800 (pen & light brown ink (probably bistre) and brush wash over black chalk on laid paper) by Tiepolo

Dutch Page (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407557 Dutch Page (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English, out of copyright

"There was a Young Lady whose nose was so long that it reached to her toes", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386661 " There was a Young Lady whose nose was so long that it reached to her toes", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was a Young Lady of Dorking, who bought a large bonnet for walking", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386642 " There was a Young Lady of Dorking, who bought a large bonnet for walking", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Caricature of a dandy (litho)
3639172 Caricature of a dandy (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of a dandy.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

"There was an Old Person of Dutton, whose head was as small as a button", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386647 " There was an Old Person of Dutton, whose head was as small as a button", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Hints to the ladies to take care of their heads, 1776. An elaborate hairdo catches fire. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

The Preposterous Head Dress or The Feathered Lady, 1776. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily

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Step right up and witness the preposterous fashion of yesteryear. From the roaring 20s to the whimsical 1800s, these outlandish ensembles will leave you in awe. First, feast your eyes on a stunning woodcut dress from 1920. With its intricate patterns and bold colors, it was truly ahead of its time. But wait, there's more. A year later, another woodcut dress emerged with even more flamboyance and flair. Intrigued by peculiar creatures? Behold "Punchinello with the Ostriches" from around 1800. This pen and ink masterpiece captures a fantastical scene where ostriches roam freely alongside an eccentric character named Punchinello. But let us not forget the comical tales told through illustrations like "There was a Young Lady whose nose was so long that it reached to her toes. " Published in London circa 1875, this color lithograph brings to life hilarious nonsense rhymes that tickle our funny bones. Speaking of young ladies and their adventures in fashion, we have another gem from the same book titled "There was a Young Lady of Dorking who bought a large bonnet for walking. " The vibrant colors leap off the page as we follow this lady's misadventures in style. Now brace yourselves for a caricature that takes dandyism to new heights. This lithograph showcases an exaggerated figure adorned with extravagant attire - proof that some gentlemen were willing to go above and beyond when it came to fashion statements. For those concerned about head size or seeking guidance on maintaining elegance, look no further than "Hints to the ladies to take care of their heads" from 1776. These insightful tips remind us that even centuries ago, people were preoccupied with appearances. And finally, prepare for laughter as we delve into honeymoon hardships through an enchanting engraving.