Clothing Collection (page 3)

STONEWALL JACKSON (1824-1863). Thomas Jonathan Stonewall Jackson. American Confederate general. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century

Mini hats, Mexico, North America

Beach Party
A group of surfers on a beach with a Ford Mustang car

Women of ancient Greece
Ancient Greek women and a priestess (background). Antique hand-colored print

Petty Officers and Seamen of the Royal Navy, 1891
Vintage colour engraving of Petty Officers and Seamen of the British Royal Navy, dressed in various styles of military uniform. The Graphic, 1891

The outer harbour with boats, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1861
A view of the outer harbour with boats, from the inner harbour at low tide. The Prince of Wales Pier was about to be built, the foundation stone being laid on 5th September 1861

The outer harbour approach with boats off Chapel Rock, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
A view of the harbour approach with fishing boats moored off Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock. The photograph is taken from the outer harbour wall, with men and boys and possibly Jonathan Couch

South America, Peru, Cusco. Quechua people standing in front of an Inca wall, holding a lamb and a llama and wearing traditional clothing including a bowler hat, liclla

Mullion Cove (Porth Mellin), Mullion, Cornwall. Around 1900
View of an excursion party on the slip below the Lifeboat Station. Ladies and Gents are dressed in their finery sitting in, or standing against, the boats. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Young girl in traditional dress. Mursi tribe, Mago National Park. Omo Valley, Ethiopia

ELLIS ISLAND: WOMAN, 1906. Portrait of a Ruthenian woman, possibly from Ukraine or Belarus, at Ellis Island. Photograph by Augustus Sherman, 1906

Pickaback Beach Delight 1938
Holliday-makers wearing stripped one-piece swimming-suit enjoy a pickaback party to the delight of the ladies 01 July 1938 on the beach of Ostend. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO / STRINGER

Scene From Last Of The Mohicans
Illustration of a scene from James Fenimore Coopers 1826 novel Last of the Mohicans: a Narrative of 1757 shows two men on horseback in European clothes

Standing African woman in traditional Somalian clothing pounding grain in a clay pot using a stick, front view

Early Washing Machine
circa 1860: An early labour-saving machine for clothes washing, comprising a water barrel, water boiler, agitator and mangle. (Photo by Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)

Painting of Union Army General Philip Sheridan

SITTING BULL (c1831-1890). Sioux Native American leader. Photographed by David F. Barry, 1885

Young man in a suit and without shirt lying on a couch

Young man in a suit and without shirt kneeling on a couch

Young man in underwear with headphones in colorful light

MENAWA (c1766-1837). Native American Creek chief. Lithograph after a painting by Charles Bird King, 1826

Bunkers Hill, St Ives, Cornwall. 1904
A view looking up the hill. An older man and two girls pose for the photographer. Note the sailors flap fronted trousers hung out to dry on the tall chimney on the left of the picture

Bus Driver
March 1929: A set of instruments on a bus route survey vehicle for measuring distance, gradient and camber on roads used by the London General Omnibus Companys fleet of buses

Young Gents
February 1958: Eleven year old Major Thompson, dressed as a future diplomat, explores Kensington Gardens in London with his nanny and two friends. (Photo by Russell Knight/BIPs/Getty Images)

MOROCCAN JEWS, c1892. A Jewish couple in Tangier, Morocco. Wood engraving, American, c1892

Siberian Tartar woman and a Russian Mongol couple
Siberian Tartar (left) and Kalmyk Mongol couple (right) of Russia in their traditional clothing Antique hand-colored print

Chinese man and a Malaysian woman
Chinese businessman and a Malaysian woman in traditional attire, 1800s. Antique hand-colored print

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

View of harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1860s-1870s
View over roofs towards Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock, from Osprey Cottage on the eastern cliff. Boats are moored in the harbour

Picnic party on Cliffs, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably early 1860s
Unidentified group in their Sunday best enjoying a picnic on the cliff on the east side of the harbour. Fishing nets can be seen draped over the Duke of Cornwall pier

Samuel John Govier posed in fancy dress on his bicycle, locality unknown but somewhere in West Cornwall. Early 1900s
Samuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting

Edith and Annie Mitchell in the woods, Luxulyan, Cornwall. 1914
Probably taken somewhere on a footpath in the Luxulyan Valley. Edith and Annie are thought to be the wife and daughter of the photographer. Photographer: T. Mitchell

Annie in corn field, Crowgey Farm, Ruan Minor, Cornwall. 1903
A young woman, Annie Bosustow, sits in the mown corn. Annie was one of a family of 13 born at Crowgey. Crowgey Farm was owned by Sampson Bosustow at this time

Louis Armstrong in Milan 1949
A picture taken 26 October 1949 in Milan shows American Louis Armstrong, the jazz trumpeter whose melodic inventiveness established the central role of the improvising soloist in jazz

Teen girl with vinyl records and record player, sitting on floor
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Teen girl with vinyl records and record player, sitting on floor

Hotel Kitchens
The chefs and staff in the restaurant kitchen of the Hotel Cecil. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Robert the Bruce at the altar of enemy

LONDON: MODEL, 1951. Fashion model Lisa Fonssagrives at Paddington Station, London, England. Photographed by Toni Frissell, 1951

Illustration Of Black Union Regiment, Civil War, 1860s
Recruitment illustration of a Black Union regiment of soldiers and their White commanding officer, labeled Come and join us, brothers, 1860s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Illustration, Aztec apprentice warrior clad in loincloth carrying a spear-thrower (Atlatl) and oak darts with a stone point

Court Jester dressed in red and blue wearing bells, stepping forward

MARCUS GARVEY (1887-1940). Jamaican black-nationalist leader. Photographed at a parade, c1922

Young man in white shirt and blue jeans jumping

Man with a naked torso wearing long underwear in a horse barn sitting on bales of hay

Young man wearing an open plaid shirt in a backyard

PRUSSIAN SOLDIER, 1830. Captain of the Hussar Regiment of the Prussian Guards. German lithograph, 1830

BODMER: HIDATSA NATIVE AMERICAN. Pehriska-Ruhpa (Two Ravens), Hidatsa Native American. Watercolor, 1833, by Karl Bodmer

SCOTTISH COLONEL, c1894. Colonel Joseph Laing, of the Disbanded 79th Regiment of Scottish Highlanders, N.Y.S.N.G. Illustration by W.A. Rogers, c1894

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"Clothing Through Time: A Glimpse into Fashion and Culture" Step back in time with us as we explore the diverse world throughout history. From the rugged fishermen of Polperro, Cornwall in the 1860s-1870s to the bold English suffragettes advocating for women's rights through their feminist newspaper in 1908, fashion has always been a reflection of society. In the swinging sixties, Biba Style took London by storm, revolutionizing fashion with its bohemian flair and vibrant colors. Meanwhile, Roy Rogers, the iconic American singing cowboy actor from the early 20th century, captured hearts not only with his talent but also his signature outfits alongside his loyal horse Trigger. The elegance and grace of Prima Ballerina Anna Pavlova mesmerized audiences worldwide during her reign as a Russian ballet dancer. Her ethereal costumes brought fantasy to life on stage. Even everyday objects like Singer sewing machines played a significant role in shaping fashion history. An ad from the 1890s showcases how these innovative machines empowered individuals to create their own unique garments at home. Venturing beyond borders, traditional Kuna Indian molas from Central America's Panama region showcased intricate textile artistry that celebrated their rich cultural heritage. Sports icons like Satchel Paige proved that style extended beyond runways and stages. This legendary American baseball player not only dominated on-field but did so with an undeniable sense of personal style that left fans awestruck. Traveling back to picturesque Polperro once again reveals charming scenes of houses dotting hillside landscapes while little girls playfully embrace timeless fashions inspired by their era. Lastly, let us celebrate trailblazing female surgeons who defied societal norms and paved new paths within medicine. Their determination shattered glass ceilings while donning professional attire that commanded respect and admiration. Clothing is more than just fabric; it tells stories about our past, our aspirations, and the diverse cultures that shape our world.