Puffs Collection

Solar activity, SDO image C023 / 8088
Solar activity, SDO image. Coloured image of the surface of the Sun, showing one of an unusual series of eruptions that led to a series of fast puffs

Quaker, 1960s, UK

Old & New Pipes / Heath
The old way of smoking a pipe & the new way: an upright Georgian gent smokes his long stemmed clay pipe while a semi-recumbent Regency fop, puffs away on his hookah

Dandy Puffs by Margaret Tarrant from Joan in Flowerland
Dandy Puffs by Margaret Tarrant, from Joan in Flowerland

Fashion plate of a lady in evening dress, advertisement from Modes de Paris, c
STC422635 Fashion plate of a lady in evening dress, advertisement from Modes de Paris, c.1825 (coloured engraving) (detail of 100997) by English School

"Puffs of smoke and the report of rifles showed that my friends were determined to defend themselves"
6002110 " Puffs of smoke and the report of rifles showed that my friends were determined to defend themselves" (colour litho) by Groome

Petticoats, Powder-Puffs and Curls, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730683 Petticoats, Powder-Puffs and Curls, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petticoats, Powder-Puffs and Curls)

Twelve Cake Wedges Date: 1935

Green Dress 1899
Dark green princess style dress trimmed in white with shoulder puffs, wrap over bodice & gored skirt tight over the hips & flaring from below the knee. Date: 1899

Zig-Zag Blue Dress 1899
Tunic dress with points at the front, a high throated sac like lace bodice, V shaped falling tucker, sleeves with shoulder puffs & inverted cuffs, flounce at the hem. Date: 1899

Fashions Early 1880S
Black mantle: lace, jet beads & passementerie. Blue dress: panniers, vandyked skirt, under-skirt with flounces at hem. Jacket body: frilled basques & shoulder puffs. Date: early 1880s

The 1958 Season - Gay companions to sparkling debut
Double page spread from The Tatler suggesting various accessories required by the debutante to ensure a sparkling season! Clockwise from top left

Two youngsters in fancy dress competition, Eccles
Two youngsters in a fancy dress competition in Eccles, Manchester. They are both dressed as the Honey Monster, a character used to advertise the breakfast cereal Sugar Puffs. Date: circa 1975

Is your Wife a Suffragette?. A man struggles to deal with the family wash and puffs and pants trying to use the mangle. Implies that the wife is off campaigning and is neglecting her duties

Anti-aircraft guns firing on British biplane, 1914
An oddly pastoral scene, with little puffs of cloud-like smoke in a clear sky in France, accompanying the bursting of German anti-aircraft shells fired on a British Farman biplane

Beaumaine Variettees / Callet Opera Comique / Miss Ruth Stetson
Artokoloro

I ll tell you what! That such things are we must allow, but such things never were till now, Wigstead, Henry, delineator, England, E. Jackson, ca

Conquest of a village, Gerardus Emaus de Micault, 1813 - 1863

Sir Thomas Winne Inscribed in ocher color, lower left: Sr. Tho. Winne Capt
Sir Thomas Winne Inscribed in ocher color, lower left: " Sr. Tho. Winne Capt.", unknown artist, 17th century, British

Gentleman puffing away at his pipe in a No Smoking Carriage - " So what??" Date: circa 1940s

I ll Tell You What! That Such Things Are We Must Allow, But Such Things Never Were Till Now, Wigstead, Henry, Delineator, England, E. Jackson, Ca

Capercaillie, during courtship display the male fans out his tail, points his bill in the air, and puffs out his throat feathers

Man Relaxing with Pipe
A man in a suit reclines in his armchair and almost dozes off as he puffs away at his pipe, having read his newspaper and had a drop of wine or port

Red powder puff in flower. Native to Bolivia, but widely planted in warmer areas
ROG-12100 Red powder puff in flower Florida, USA Calliandra haematocephala Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cobra Engraving C18Th
The Hooded Serpent. A cobra puffs out his hood to ward off any preditors

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"Puffs: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step into the world of puffs, where solar activity meets Quaker traditions in 1960s UK. The captivating SDO image C023/8088 reveals mesmerizing patterns reminiscent of delicate puffs floating through space. In the realm of fashion, old and new pipes intertwine with Heath's artistic touch, creating a whimsical display that captures the essence of puffery. Dandy Puffs by Margaret Tarrant from Joan in Flowerland transport us to a fairy tale land where puffs take on a life of their own. An elegant lady in evening dress graces an advertisement from Modes de Paris, showcasing the allure and sophistication that they are bring to any ensemble. Meanwhile, amidst turmoil and danger, "puffs of smoke and the report of rifles" symbolize unwavering determination as friends defend themselves against adversity. Petticoats, powder-puffs, and curls come together in a Christmas card chromolitho titled "Petticoats, Powder-Puffs and Curls, " evoking memories of joyous celebrations filled with laughter and merriment. Traveling back to 1935 brings us twelve cake wedges adorned with intricate designs - each slice representing its own unique puff-inspired masterpiece. Green Dress 1899 showcases timeless elegance while Zig-Zag Blue Dress 1899 adds an unexpected twist to traditional fashion. Delving even further into history takes us to early 1880s fashions - an era defined by bold choices that pushed boundaries. And finally, we arrive at "The 1958 Season - Gay companions to sparkling debut, " where puffed sleeves reign supreme as symbols of youthful exuberance. From celestial wonders to fashionable statements spanning centuries, these glimpses into the world remind us that beauty can be found in every corner if we only take a moment to appreciate it.