Trimming Collection

John Keats(1795-1821), English poet

Young Lady doing a pedicure on herself (before getting dressed!). Date: circa 1920s

Christopher Columbus, Italian navigator and explorer
Christopher Columbus, Italian navigator, coloniser and explorer on behalf of Spain. He undertook four voyages of exploration, first reaching the American continent in 1492

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4711 Eau de Cologne - perfect elegance

Ancient Persian Music
A Dervish of Ancient Persia in long green robe with fur trimming; he wears an ornate hat and plays a woodwind instrument

Henry Iii / Players / 8 / 50
HENRY III Reigned 1216 - 1272

Calvin / Whole Length
JEAN CALVIN French reformer, active in Switzerland

Henry Viii / Players / 21 / 50
KING HENRY VIII OF ENGLAND Reigned 1509 - 1547

Johannes Gutenberg, German goldsmith and printer
Johannes Gutenberg (Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg), German goldsmith and printer. He invented mechanical movable type and thereby began a revolution in book printing

King Edgar I the Peaceable (Peaceful)
ENGLISH ROYALTY King Edgar I the Peaceable or Peaceful, King of England

Santa Claus with presents on a Danish Christmas postcard
Santa Claus with presents and tree on a Danish Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Les Elegances Parisiennes by Jenny -- three women in dresses and coats in shades of blue. circa 1916

The Dog Groomers, 1820 (colour litho)
XIR205745 The Dog Groomers, 1820 (colour litho) by Chalon, John James (1778-1854); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; English, out of copyright

PORTUGAL: VINEYARD, 1873. Pruning grape vines in spring at a vineyard in Portugal. Line engraving, English, 1873

Two women in the latest French fashions, sitting on a garden bench. On the left is a pink dress with lace trimming below the neck

Tree surgery. Tree surgeon using a chain saw to trim the branches of a tree

Erasmus / Scriven / Penn
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist

Guillaume Bude / Larmessin
GUILLAUME BUDE French scholar

Unrequited Love 18C / 1923
A lady scorns an admirer, with the help of her enormous dress

The trimming of hedges
5616588 The trimming of hedges; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the trimming of hedges. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1886); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting an aunt looking at the trimming for her niece's hat, 19th century
5308900 Engraving depicting an aunt looking at the trimming for her niece's hat, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an aunt looking at the trimming for her niece's hat)

Shearing a length of carpet, 1892
3479226 Shearing a length of carpet, 1892; (add.info.: Shearing or trimming a carpet. Dated 1892.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fashion Plate (Half Dress), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Half Dress), 1816

The Milliner, 1746. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Milliner, 1746. A seller of trimmings for hats and her client

A Writer Trimming his Pen, 1784. Creator: Jan Ekels the Younger
A Writer Trimming his Pen, 1784

Trimming bales of hay, 1660-1684. Creator: Gaspar Netscher
Trimming bales of hay, 1660-1684. Attributed to Caspar Netscher

Rosen, Walter T. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rosen, Walter T. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915

Orne, Isabel, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Orne, Isabel, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Young Man in a Pearl-trimmed Cap, 1650-1659. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Young Man in a Pearl-trimmed Cap, 1650-1659

Gervais, Blanche, Miss, portrait photograph, not before 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Gervais, Blanche, Miss, portrait photograph, not before 1916

Women trimming and stacking currency sheets at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, c1890

Tablecloth, c. 1937. Creator: Florence Truelson
Tablecloth, c. 1937

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Dress, c. 1936

Gold Embossing on Canvas Painting
3609957 Gold Embossing on Canvas Painting by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Paris Carriage costume from 1830
3779530 Paris Carriage costume from 1830; (add.info.: Paris Carriage costume from 1830 - fashionable coat. From Ladies Pocket Magazine May1830.); Lebrecht History

Lord Louis Mountbatten in robes as Viceroy of India
Lord Louis Mountbatten in his robes as Viceroy of India

Santa Claus with girl and presents on a Christmas postcard. circa 1890s

Worker operating a pottery lathe in Doultons Pottery Factory, Lambeth, London. 5th April 1932

Averil Streatfield (1911-1977) is here seen modelling a crepe romain gown and a coat bordered with grey fox, by designer Norman Hartnell (1901-1979). Date: 1932

Poster, Salmson Cars 10 HP Date: 1920

Poster, Ice Skating Rink, Champs Elysees, Paris Date: 1894

Late Victorian 1890s Greetings Card Glove Gloves
late, victorian, 1890s, greetings, card, glove, gloves, shape, fingers, thumb, black, white, trimming, love, romance, romantic, valentine, valentines, pair, 12014094

Trim the edge of the tart with share knife. Date: 1907

Hedge trimming (b / w photo)
6010095 Hedge trimming (b/w photo) by Burdekin, Harold (1899-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hedge trimming. Illustration for The Farming Front by Fred Kitchen with photographs by Harold)

Border, France, Empire period, 1804 / 14. Creator: Unknown
Border, France, Empire period, 1804/14

Flounce, France, 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, France, 1875/1900

Sample (Dress Trimming), France, 1815 / 35. Creator: Unknown
Sample (Dress Trimming), France, 1815/35

Sample (Dress Trimming), France, 1815 / 1835. Creator: Unknown
Sample (Dress Trimming), France, 1815/1835

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"Trimming: A Journey through Time and Style" In this captivating image, a young lady delicately trims her nails while enjoying a relaxing pedicure session. As she meticulously shapes each nail, she embodies the essence of self-care and attention to detail. Meanwhile, an intriguing advert for 4711 Cologne Ils catches our eye in the background. The scent promises to transport us to distant lands with its enchanting fragrance, much like Christopher Columbus did as he fearlessly navigated uncharted waters. The scene takes us further back in time as we notice Henry III and his troupe of players engaging in their craft. With eight actors on stage out of fifty, they skillfully trim their performances to captivate audiences with every line spoken. Our journey continues into the realm of ancient Persian music, where melodies were trimmed harmoniously to create soul-stirring compositions that still resonate today. Calvin appears next in his full-length glory; his impeccable style showcases how fashion can be expertly trimmed to suit one's individuality. Just as King Henry VIII's players knew how important it was for costumes to fit perfectly among twenty-one others out of fifty performers. Johannes Gutenberg's presence reminds us that even words can be trimmed down effectively when printed onto pages using innovative techniques. His invention revolutionized communication by making knowledge accessible to all. Les Elegances Parisiennes by Jenny captures the elegance and sophistication of French fashion during its golden age – where trimming details played a crucial role in defining one's personal style statement. As we delve deeper into history, John Keats' poetic verses remind us that emotions too can be trimmed down into beautifully crafted words that touch our souls profoundly. King Edgar I the Peaceable graces our journey with his serene presence – reminding us that sometimes peace is found not only through grand gestures but also through small acts of kindness and understanding – just like trimming away negativity from our lives. Finally, Santa Claus appears on a Danish Christmas postcard, laden with presents.