Stocking Collection (page 8)

A Stocking Full, January 4, 1879. January 4, 1879. Creator: Thomas Nast
A Stocking Full, January 4, 1879

Oscar Wilde, 1882. Creator: Napoleon Sarony
Oscar Wilde, 1882

[Female Nude], ca. 1855. Creator: Circle of Louis-Adolphe Humbert de Molard
[Female Nude], ca. 1855

GEORGIAN STAIRCASE
This lovely ornate staircase, decorated with a grapevine motif on the walls, is within Royal Fort House, Bristol (now part of the University). Dated 1760, it is by Thomas Stocking. Date: 1760

HANDY HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Every well-stocked household should have handy packs of matches, safety pins, once- use stocking pencils, etc. Date: 1930s

Don Michele Preparing for his Triumphal Expedition, from Naples and the Campagna
Don Michele Preparing for his Triumphal Expedition, from " Naples and the Campagna Felice: in a Series of Letters Addressed to a Friend in England in 1802", June 1, 1815

Nude in Black Stockings, 1917. Creator: Egon Schiele
Nude in Black Stockings, 1917

Hereford HR1 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hereford HR1 4

The Rising Generation, Pier Theatre, Herne Bay, Kent
The Rising Generation, a three-act comedy by Wyn Weaver and Laura Leycester, at the Pier Theatre, Herne Bay, Kent, by the Marlborough Amateur Dramatic Society. 1925

Charles Carroll of Carrollton, ca. 1830. Creator: William James Hubard
Charles Carroll of Carrollton, ca. 1830

James Stuart (1612-1655), Duke of Richmond and Lennox, ca. 1633-35. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
James Stuart (1612-1655), Duke of Richmond and Lennox, ca. 1633-35

A Footman Sleeping, 1871. Creator: Charles Bargue
A Footman Sleeping, 1871

Elijah Boardman, 1789. Creator: Ralph Earl
Elijah Boardman, 1789

The American School, 1765. Creator: Matthew Pratt
The American School, 1765

Sir James Dashwood (1715-1779), 1737. Creator: Enoch Seeman
Sir James Dashwood (1715-1779), 1737

A Knight of Alcantara or Calatrava, ca. 1650-55. Creator: Bartolome Esteban Murillo
A Knight of Alcantara or Calatrava, ca. 1650-55

The Garter, 1724. Creator: Jean Francois de Troy
The Garter, 1724

Daniel Crommelin Verplanck, 1771. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Daniel Crommelin Verplanck, 1771

Louis XV (1710-1774) as a Child, ca. 1716-24. Creator: Unknown
Louis XV (1710-1774) as a Child, ca. 1716-24

James I, 1620, (1943). Creator: Unknown
James I, 1620, (1943). Portrait of James I and VI (1566-1625), King of England and Scotland. James sponsored the publication of the King James Version of the Bible

Golfers at Blackheath, 1790, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Golfers at Blackheath, 1790, (1947). A gentleman golfer and his caddy at Blackheath, now a part of south-east London. The golfer wears buckled shoes, silk stockings, breeches

Napoleon premier Empereur des Francais Roi d Italie, c1810, (1921). Creator
Napoleon premier Empereur des Francais Roi d Italie, c1810, (1921). Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I of France (1769-1821), King of Italy

Commandant Schoenecher, 1809. Creator: Thomas Uwins
Commandant Schoenecher, 1809. Portrait of a man in Austrian costume, with pistols tucked into his waistband

Wedding costume of Miss Sara Hayes, of Philadelphia, c1750, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Wedding costume of Miss Sara Hayes, of Philadelphia, c1750, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan

Lubin, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Lubin, 1868. The character of Lubin in " George Dandin ou le Mari confondu" (Georges Dandin or the Confounded Husband), a theatrical comedy by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged 1668

Alceste, 1868. Creator: L Wolff
Alceste, 1868. The character of Alceste, the protagonist and misanthrope in " Le Misanthrope", a comedy of manners written in verse by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1666

Chrysale, 1868. Creator: L Wolff
Chrysale, 1868. The character of Chrysale in " Les Femmes Savantes" (The Learned Ladies), a theatrical comedy by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1672

Woman putting on her stockings, mid-late 18th century, (1943). Creator: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Woman putting on her stockings, mid-late 18th century, (1943). Drawing in the British Museum, London. From " Europaische Handzeichnungen", (Five Hundred Years of European Drawings)

Scapin, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Scapin, 1868. The title character Scapin in " Les Fourberies De Scapin" (Scapin the Schemer), a theatrical comedy by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1671

Don Juan, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Don Juan, 1868. The character of Don or Dom Juan in " Dom Juan ou le Festin de pierre" (Dom Juan or The Feast with the Statue), a play by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1665

Francois Christophe de Kellermann, 1804, (1839). Creator: Desjardins
Francois Christophe de Kellermann, 1804, (1839). Kellermann (Francois Christophe) duc de Valmy, Marechal de France. Portrait of Francois Christophe de Kellermann (1735-1820)

Pierre Augereau, 1804, (1839). Creator: Francois Pigeot
Pierre Augereau, 1804, (1839). Augereau (Pierre-Francois-Charles) Duc de Castiglione, Marechal de France. Portrait of Pierre Augereau (1757-1816), duc de Castiglione

Bon Adrien Jeannot de Moncey, 1804, (1839). Creator: Geille
Bon Adrien Jeannot de Moncey, 1804, (1839). Moncey (Bon-Adrien-Jeannot) duc de Conegliano, Marechal de France. Portrait of Bon Adrien Jeannot de Moncey (1754-1842)

Joachim Murat, 1804, (1839). Creator: Geille
Joachim Murat, 1804, (1839). Murat (Joachim) grand duc de Cleves, de Berg, Marechal de France. Portrait of French soldier Joachim Murat (1767-1815), grand duke of Cleves and of Berg

Francois Joseph Lefebvre, 1804, (1839). Creator: Francois Pigeot
Francois Joseph Lefebvre, 1804, (1839). Lefebvre (Francois Joseph) Duc de Dantzick, Marechal de France. Portrait of Francois Joseph Lefebvre (1755-1820), Duke of Danzig

The good man of Islington setting out to church, c1879. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
The good man of Islington setting out to church, c1879. In Islington there lived a man, Of whom the world might say, That still a godly race he ran, Whene er he went to pray

Gros-Rene, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Gros-Rene, 1868. The character of Gros-Rene, a valet, in the theatrical comedy " Le Depit Amoureux" (The Love-Tiff) by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1659

Claude Victor Perrin, 1804, (1839). Creator: Migneret
Claude Victor Perrin, 1804, (1839). Bellune (Claude-Victor Perrin, duc de), Marechal de France. Portrait of Claude Victor Perrin (1764-1841), duc de Belluno

Catherine-Dominique de Perignon, 1804, (1839). Creator: Francois Pigeot
Catherine-Dominique de Perignon, 1804, (1839). Perignon (Dominique Catherine Marquis de), Marechal de France. Portrait of Catherine-Dominique de Perignon (1754-1818)

Louis-Alexandre Berthier, 1804, (1839). Creator: Contenau
Louis-Alexandre Berthier, 1804, (1839). Berthier (Alexandre) Prince de Neuchatel. Marechal de France. Portrait of Louis-Alexandre Berthier (1753-1815), 1st Prince of Wagram

Maltese Milk Seller - stocking up on his wares
Maltese Milk Seller, Malta - stocking up on his wares... Date: circa 1910s

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog, 10 week old Date:

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Schnauzer Dog, puppies sitting together (6 weeks) Date:

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Schnauzer Dog, puppies sitting together (6 weeks) Date:

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Beagle Dog, two puppies with Christmas hats and stockings Date:

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Beagle Dog, two puppies with Christmas hats and stockings Date:

I ve Been Roaming, 1828. Creator: Unknown
I ve Been Roaming, 1828. I ve Been Roaming. I ve Been Roaming Where the meadow dew is sweet And I m coming. And I m coming With its pearls upon my feet A woman in a muddy dress removes her pattens

A Master of Arts in his usual Dress, 1796. Creator: Luigi Schiavonetti
A Master of Arts in his usual Dress, 1796. A Mr Lambert wearing an academic gown, tasselled mortar board, breeches, silk stockings and gloves

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"Stepping up the style game with stockings: a journey through fashion and art. " Step into the world of higher education, where students rocked n' rolled in their vibrant stockings, adding flair to their dance moves. Turnbull & Asser khaki puttees advertisement takes us back to an era when stylish stockings were a must-have for both men and women. (Picture No. 12480072) Traveling further back in time, we encounter the leggy secretary of the 1920s, who exuded confidence and sophistication with her fashionable stockings. David Wright's artwork "Show a Leg" and "It sounds good to me" capture the allure of stockings as they adorned glamorous women during this golden age. Transporting ourselves even earlier, we delve into vintage photographs showcasing the elegance of 1920s stockings that added charm to every outfit. Muriel Dawson's masterpiece "Looking Up the Chimney" reminds us how stocking-clad legs could captivate attention even in unexpected settings. David Wright's painting "The Siren" portrays how these alluring hosiery items became synonymous with seduction and femininity throughout history. From French boudoirs to naval uniforms, William Barribal's artwork "To The Girls in Navy Blue" showcases how stockings played a role in enhancing feminine beauty across various contexts. Intriguingly versatile yet timeless, stocking trends have evolved but continue to be an iconic symbol of fashion expression throughout generations.