Shapely Collection

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish James Bond

Kayser Bondor Nylons advertisement
Elegant advert for Kayser Nylon stockings showing a woman raising a sumptuous cloak to reveal her shapely legs and the tops of her stockings

Kayser Bondor advertisement
Advert for Kayser Bondor nylon stockings featuring the fabulous legs of a lady, revealed under a fluttering skirt

Pin-up Girl playing card by Arthur Ferrier
A cheeky blonde pin-up girl viewed from behind, with a rather transparent hat barely covering her modesty. Date: c.1950

English Rose Corsetry advertisement
Advert for the new corselette from English Rose corsetry, exquisitely styled and entirely without bones. It is described as a corselette with wired

Tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to smash
Striking! A tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to hit a net-side smash shot. It looks like game, set and match for her handsome male companion. Date: early 1940s

Audi Quattro Germany

Pin-Up in Petticoat
Pin-up girl lifts up her flounced petticoat revealing shapely legs & broderie anglaise edged knickers as she stands between a Christmas tree & a full-length mirror

Roller-skating girl cutting a dash on the beachside boardwal
Frivolous - a roller-skating beauty cutting a dash on the beachside boardwalk Date: early 1940s

Sporty equestrian blond posing with her horse
Team-mates - a very pretty sporty equestrian blond in jodhpurs and boots, standing holding the bridle of her thoroughbred black stallion, gloved hand on hip. Date: early 1940s

Fine Feathers by Webster Murray
A glamorous cabaret star or showgirl, shows off her shapely legs on stage while wearing an extravagantly enormous feather headdress. Date: 1930

Umbrella Pine (Pinus pinea) in Sicilian landscape, on the slopes of Mount Etna. Source of edible pine nuts. Sicily
ROG-13453 Umbrella Pine - in Sicilian landscape, on the slopes of Mount Etna. Source of edible pine nuts. Sicily. Pinus pinea Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

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Sally Ann Moss

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Sally Ann Moss

Arizona, Page, Upper Antelope Canyon

Rolling green hills at sunrise

Annotated illustration warning about the dangers of tight laced corsets on the female body. Date: 1906

Comic postcard - Train Held up - in broad daylight!
A young paper boy winks at a passing gent, who is paying close attention to the pretty young lady wearing a glamorous pink dress (which she is holding up) and enormous hat

Rotary movements and tiptoe exercises for shapely ankles (b / w photo)
5998407 Rotary movements and tiptoe exercises for shapely ankles (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, Legs and feet in the street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Four pairs of legs paddling in the sea. Why don t you come and mingle your tooties [tootsies] with ours? Date: 20th century

Horse, to illustrate Good Points (engraving)
969950 Horse, to illustrate Good Points (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse, to illustrate Good Points)

The Ford, Kenilworth (photo)
727550 The Ford, Kenilworth (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ford, Kenilworth)

Silhouette of naked woman holding a mirror (litho)
5997941 Silhouette of naked woman holding a mirror (litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silhouette of naked woman holding a mirror)

Under Police Protection - small dog sheltering
Under Police Protection - a lady Police Officer provides some shelter from a typical English deluge for a little dog beneath the skirt of her smart blue uniform. Date: circa 1909

A really very bizarre silhouette postcard depicting a man with a dancing monkey, entertaining a young couple, the gentleman in a suit, the lady in the sheerest of sheer negligees

Slightly Louche Girl in a Studio portrait pose in rather unusual boyish attire. Date: circa 1908

The Cheeky Greengrocers reply: " Have you anything in the shape of a cucumber?" " Yes Miss, a Banana - How will that suit?" Date: 1919

Estelle Lingerie Glamour Wear - Back to the Cave... as shapely as Eve. 1971

Sheer stockings packaging design by David Wright
Packaging for Glamour Girl sheer stockings from the Sherwood Knitwear Company, Burbage, Leicestershire, designed by pin-up artist David Wright

Tall blonde with pink nightdress and stockings
Step-in High! A tall blonde girl in profile, with long long legs and stockings and a sheer pink nightdress -she stands in front of some fine floral wallpaper. Date: early 1940s

Pretty girl caught getting dressed
Caught " Una-wears" - a curly-haired lovely is shocked to be discovered whilst getting dressed into a tiny sheer green undergarment. Date: early 1940s

Ornate Tunisian Birdcage - Musee du Bardo, Tunis, Tunisia
Ornate Tunisian Birdcage - Musee du Bardo. The Bardo National Museum is located in Tunis, Tunisia. It is one of the largest museums in North Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Courtelle advertisement, Marcus dress 1959
Advertisement for a smart sheath day dress by Marcus made in Courtelle fabric - a new type of acrylic fibre manufactured by Courtaulds

No Peeking! A brunette lays down the law to a Peeping Tom
No Peeking! A brunette lays down the law to an invisible onlooker, who is seemingly admiring her choice of tiny red (with black spots) beach wear and red high heeled shoes. Date: early 1940s

Peek-a-boo! A Blonde starlet with tights and bare back
Peek-a-boo! A Blonde starlet standing alongside a some red stage curtains covered in little black stars, looks back over her shoulder

Invicta S1 Britain

Pin-Up in Pink Skirt
Delightfully pretty blonde in T-bar shoes, perched on a stool in her boudoir, coyly raises her skirt to reveal her shapely legs & broderie anglaise petticoat

French Basque - Best Calves Competition
French Basque Region - Best Calves Competition. circa 1910s

A Humourist in France - An elopement - a man carrying away a clothes mannequin. Date: 1904

Advert for Wolsey Nylons 1951
Advertisement for Wolsey Nylons " Delys" shade featuring a glamorous woman with a pair of shapely legs clad in stockings. Date: 1951

Advert for Royal Worcester new Military Curve corsets, WW1
Royal Worcester Kidfitting Corsets, the new military curve corset, to ensure the new fashionable silhouette underneath gowns. Part of the military vogue in fashion during the Great War. 1915

The Principal Boy by Bevan Petman
A pretty actress in a top hat shows off her shapely legs on stage. Illustrations full title is: The Principal Boy - And a Real Topper too

Advert for Wolsey Nylons 1950
Advertisement for Wolsey Nylons " Blue Smoke" shade featuring a glamorous and beautiful woman sporting a pair of seamed stockings on her shapely legs. Date: 1950

Waterskiing beauty waving
Daring - A one-handed approach to waterskiing taken by this risk-hunting brunette beauty wearing a small green swimsuit! Date: early 1940s

A ginger-haired young lady golfer, completing her swing
Winsome - A ginger-haired young lady golfer, completing her swing having driven down the eighth hole. The tight short blue jumper and thin red and white stripe mini-skirt seem par for the course

Leggy beauty sunbathing on a floating wooden platform
Inspiration - A long-legged beauty reclines and relaxes on a floating wooden platform seeking sun, inspiring thoughts and a good view of the diving! Date: early 1940s

Cycling beauty waving
Care-Free. A sporting young brunette peddling through the countryside on he bicycle, waving to those who are lucky enough to witness her passing. Date: early 1940s

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"Shapely: A Timeless Elegance Captured in Advertisements and Icons" Aston Martin V12 Vanquish James Bond: Embodying the essence of sophistication, this shapely beauty roars with power and style, just like its iconic secret agent counterpart. Kayser Bondor Nylons Advertisement: With a touch of allure, these shapely nylons accentuate femininity and grace, leaving a lasting impression on any occasion. Pin-up Girl Playing Card by Arthur Ferrier: In an era where curves were celebrated, this pin-up girl's shapely figure became an emblem of desire and fantasy for many. English Rose Corsetry Advertisement: Enhancing natural curves while maintaining elegance, this advertisement captures the timeless appeal silhouettes that have stood the test of time. Audi Quattro Germany: Combining sleek lines with powerful performance, this German masterpiece showcases how engineering excellence can be beautifully shaped into a work of art. Tennis-Playing Brunette Beauty Prepares to Smash: Gracefully poised yet radiating strength, her athletic form exemplifies the perfect balance between agility and femininity on the court. Pin-Up in Petticoat: Exuding playful charm from yesteryears, this vintage pin-up's hourglass shape remains an enduring symbol of sensuality and flirtation. Roller-Skating Girl Cutting a Dash on the Beachside Boardwalk: Effortlessly gliding along with confidence and style, her shapely moves captivate everyone around as she embraces freedom in motion. Sporty Equestrian Blond Posing with Her Horse: The epitome of gracefulness intertwined with nature's majestic creature; their harmonious bond reflects both physical prowess and inner strength. Fine Feathers by Webster Murray.