Puff Collection

Puff Pastry Recipies
A woman makes various things out of puff pastry

French lady getting ready to go out in her boudoir - she check the powder on her nose - " Yes, that is just perfect!" Date: circa 1910s

Swinging Fashions C. 1810
White robes: sleeves with a double puff, scalloped hem & worn with boots, a net cap & a fringed shawl tied at the back or with vandyked hem & pantelettes

Fairies learn to dance before they learn to walk (Fairy Lore). 1920s

Advertisement, Morny Paris perfume, Essence Mysterieuse. 1918

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

Churchill taken ill, 1932
Winston Churchill (1874-1965), English politician, having a cheeky puff on his cigar whilst being stretchered from his London flat to a West End nursing home via ambulance

Lady of the Court of King Louis XVI, France, 1782. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul
FLO4572350 Lady of the Court of King Louis XVI, France, 1782. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Woman in powder box fancy dress costume, le boite a poudre, with decorated hoop skirt, powder puff
FLO4684509 Woman in powder box fancy dress costume, le boite a poudre, with decorated hoop skirt, powder puff, tassles and puff hat

Puff
Mohammed Alnaser

Apple roses, made simply from puff pastry and thin slices of fresh apples. Denisa VLAICU

The Flying Scotsman leaves London King Cross at 10am for Edinburgh on its 40th anniversary, run The Flying Scotsman, designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley

Yvette Guilbert music hall singer 1865-1944
Yvette Guilbert (Emma Laure Guilbert) French music hall singer. Known as a ?diseuse? for her monologue-like patter songs. Here at her dressing-table preparing for a performance

Woman applying makeup at her dressing table
Before the Dance - woman applying makeup at her dressing table. 1920s

Machine for Tight Lacing
Satire on the fashion for tight corsets - A correct view of the new machine for winding up the ladies Date: circa 1830

Dandelion-Puff Balloon Club by Thomas Maybank Date: 1920

Illustration of the Helene blouse, with frilled collar
Illustration of the Helene blouse or bodice, with high, frilled collar, and front, puff, leg o mutton sleeves and corseted waist. From a section, Our Ladies Pages: Fashions up to Date'. Date: 1895

Illustration of the Adele blouse, with high collar
Illustration of the Adele blouse or bodice, with high collar, and elaborate, ribboned puff, leg o mutton sleeves and corseted waist. From a section, Our Ladies Pages: Fashions up to Date'

Illustration of the Carmencita blouse or bodice, striped, with puff, leg o mutton sleeves and corseted waist. From a section, Our Ladies Pages: Fashions up to Date'. Date: 1895

March, Windy Day illustration by Lewis Baumer, of woman in puff, leg o mutton sleeve gown and large hat, blown about by the wind. From an article, The Light Side of Nature'

Advert for Peter Robinson's mourning clothing 1896
Variety of mourning clothing for widows kept in stock for daughters, relatives and servants, available from Peter Robinson's Mourning Warehouse, Regent Street, London. 1896

Advert for Jay's mourning clothing 1893
Large and well-assorted stock of mourning costumes, mantles and millinery for immediate wear. 1893

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Cumulus cloud pattern. Date: 01/03/2005

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Cumulus cloud pattern. Date: 01/03/2005

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Giant plumose anemone, Metridium farcimen, Sechelt, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Zimbabwe. Puff-backed shrike parents feeding chicks in nest. Date: 21/07/2004

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Zimbabwe. Puff-backed shrike chicks in nest. Date: 21/07/2004

Young woman of Venice, 16th century
5855265 Young woman of Venice, 16th century by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Young woman of Venice, 16th century, in blue dress, puff shoulders, tight decorated sleeves)

"Hark! Puff goes the engine!"(engraving)
6010443 " Hark! Puff goes the engine!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Hark! Puff goes the engine)

In a Country House (engraving)
1050873 In a Country House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In a Country House)

Agatha Rose in The Shop Girl Date: 1890s

Puff at St Stephens (engraving)
2777130 Puff at St Stephens (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puff at St Stephen s. Cartoon, 17 August 1867)

Comic postcard, Two women and a man at the seaside - too fresh! Date: 20th century

Women inside the Boulogne Panorama, Paris, 1824
Women viewing the large cityscape inside the Boulogne Panorama, Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, 1824. Women in bonnets with feathers, dresses with apron, one with parasol

Fashionable guests at a masquerade ball, 1800. Woman in medival headdress, man in hussar uniform, man in striped breeches and bicorn, woman in mask and hooded habit. An opera ball, Year VIII, 1800

Olive bushshrike, Chlorophoneus olivaceus (Large grey-headed bush shirke, Malaconutus olivaceus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson

German tournament helmet of the mid-15th century. Jousting helm with engraved foliage. From Prince Karl Anton of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringens collection, Signaringen Kunstkammer

Portrait of Mrs William Harrison, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)
AGN356104 Portrait of Mrs William Harrison, c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 76.2x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; American, out of copyright

German standard bearer or porte-ensigne, 16th century
5855266 German standard bearer or porte-ensigne, 16th century. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: German standard bearer or porte-ensigne, 16th century)

Puff adder (coloured engraving)
5997642 Puff adder (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puff adder. Illustration for The Childs Picture Scrap Book (Routledge)

Diane of Poitiers, mistress of King Henry II of France, 1499-1566. She wears a chaperon headress that ties under the chin, pink velvet surtout with puffed and slashed sleeves trimmed with ermine

Woman of the court of King Francis I, 1515-1547. She wears a chaperon headdress, a red velvet surtout decorated with gold stripes, puff sleeves, and a gold-striped petticoat

Marguerite de Navarre, sister of King Francis I, 1492-1549. (Titled Margurite de Valois in error.) She wears a cap of ribbons decorated with jewels and pearls

Catherine de Medicis, queen of Henry II of France, 1519-1589. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Edward Hargrave from The Ladys Magazine and Museum of the Belles Lettres, Fine Arts, Drama

The Youngest Woman Barrister, Yvonne Stranger, the 21-year-old daughter of Harold Stranger KC. Date: 1933

Paper Doll in yellow and grey costume

Paper Doll in red, cream and pink costume

Paper Doll in red and pink costume

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"Puff into the World of Delightful Flavors and Fashion" Indulge in the heavenly creations pastry recipes, where buttery layers melt in your mouth, leaving a symphony of flavors to dance on your palate. Just like a French lady getting ready to go out in her boudoir, these delicate pastries are meticulously crafted with love and care. Transport yourself back to swinging fashions circa 1810, as you savor each bite of these delectable treats. As elegant as an advertisement for Morny Paris perfume, puff pastry recipes elevate any occasion with their exquisite taste and presentation. While enjoying this culinary delight, marvel at the mesmerizing solar activity captured by SDO image C023/8088. Just like Churchill taken ill in 1932 but bouncing back stronger than ever, these pastries rise to perfection with every bake. Join the Dandelion-Puff Balloon Club by Thomas Maybank and let your taste buds soar high above ordinary desserts. Each bite is a whimsical adventure filled with flaky goodness that will make you feel lighter than air. Adorned with frilled collars reminiscent of illustrations showcasing the Helene blouse or the Adele blouse's high collar, puff pastry recipes bring elegance to any table setting. Like the Carmencita blouse or bodice illustration exuding confidence and style, these pastries command attention wherever they go. Whether it's a windy day illustrated by Lewis Baumer or an advert for Peter Robinson's mourning clothing from 1896 capturing somber moments turned into sweet indulgence; puff pastry recipes offer comfort and joy even during challenging times. So next time you crave something extraordinary, embrace the magic within each layer pastry. Let its flakiness transport you through time while savoring its divine flavors—a true testament to culinary artistry intertwined seamlessly with fashion trends throughout history.