Dressers Collection

A barbers shop
A barber tends to his clients hair in a sixteenth-century barber shop. 16th Century

Albert Baker and Co.s Toilet Salon. Hair salon
Albert Baker and Co.s Toilet Salon on 25 Oxford Street. An old fashioned hair salon

Advert for Johns Deed & Sons, leather manufacturers and merchants, 451 New Oxford Street, London (engraving)
583617 Advert for Johns Deed & Sons, leather manufacturers and merchants, 451 New Oxford Street, London (engraving) by English School

CORNISH TIN ORE DRESSERS
Cornish ore-dressers. Date: 1869

An engraving depicting Cornish women ore dressers, 19th century
5311211 An engraving depicting Cornish women ore dressers, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1868); Universal History Archive/UIG.

RMS Olympic - document regarding blades
RMS Olympic - Harland & Wolff document relating to the brazing of turbine blades and the chipping and dressing of propeller blades, dated 6 February 1913. Date: 1913

Advert for Emile, offering an expert Court coiffure service, including the attachment of veils and feathers. Date: 1932

A Louis XVI meuble d appui, c. 1785-90 (ormolu-mounted brass & pewter-inlaid brown
5648377 A Louis XVI meuble d appui, c.1785-90 (ormolu-mounted brass & pewter-inlaid brown tortoiseshell & boulle marquetry) by Montigny, Philippe-Claude (1734-1800) (attr)

The Marriage of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, Some of the Wedding Presents (engraving)
1060778 The Marriage of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, Some of the Wedding Presents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marriage of Prince Leopold)

Shrewsbury Show, the Procession (engraving)
1095587 Shrewsbury Show, the Procession (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrewsbury Show, the Procession)

Amateur theatricals (b / w photo)
3643197 Amateur theatricals (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateur theatricals. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The dining room of John Singer Sargent, c. 1884 (oil on canvas)
2617642 The dining room of John Singer Sargent, c.1884 (oil on canvas) by Belleroche, Albert de (1864-1944); 43.5x42.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Singer Sargent (January 12)

Family at the dinner table (colour litho)
3094681 Family at the dinner table (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family at the dinner table. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Family in traditional Breton costumes (colour litho)
3102602 Family in traditional Breton costumes (colour litho) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family in traditional Breton costumes)

A Coiffure Contest (engraving)
1616376 A Coiffure Contest (engraving) by Jellicoe, John (fl.1888); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Coiffure Contest. Illustration for The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 31 May 1884)

Fifteenth century French and Burgundian furniture, from Monuments Francais
STC156419 Fifteenth century French and Burgundian furniture, from Monuments Francais, lithograph by Amedee Peree, 1839 (litho) by Imbard, E.F

Advert for Stacey & Co. s, 45 Cranbourne Street, Leicester Square, London, hair dressers (engraving)
586245 Advert for Stacey & Co. s, 45 Cranbourne Street, Leicester Square, London, hair dressers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Stacey & Co)

Asquith and Lloyd George prepare to create 500 additional peers to overcome
KDC400209 Asquith and Lloyd George prepare to create 500 additional peers to overcome the opposition of the House of Lords to reform, 1910 (litho) by Raven-Hill

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
3084398 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding, &c, c.1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 25x32 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home

Richard Harris being dressed in black tie on the set of Maigret - March 1988

Ladies dress a window at Madame Roberts store Date: 1853

ACTRESSES DRESSINGROOM
Actresses doing a quick change in their dressing room, helped by their dressers Date: circa 1895

Johnstown Castle, County Wexford, Ireland; Agricultural Museum

Interior of a Hungarian Peasant house
Superb photographic postcard depicting the interior of a Hungarian Peasant house, showing the piles of clean linen and bedding, folding benches, religious pictures adorning the whitewashed walls

The uncomfortable pigtail Date: 1921

Man getting dressed, c. 1770 (engraving)
XJF872805 Man getting dressed, c.1770 (engraving) by Moreau, Jean Michel the Younger (1741-1814); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Family dining room of The White House in the 1890s, Washington D. C. United States of America
KW271363 Family dining room of The White House in the 1890s, Washington D.C. United States of America (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; American

An old fashioned barbers shop. A man has his hair cut whilst a sailor waits his turn

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"Dressers: Unveiling the Artistry and Functionality" Step into the world of dressers, where craftsmanship meets elegance. From leather manufacturers to hair salons, from tin ore dressers to luxury furniture, these diverse glimpses reveal the significance in various aspects of life. In bustling London, Johns Deed & Sons proudly advertises their expertise as leather manufacturers and merchants on New Oxford Street. Their engraving showcases a range of exquisite leather products that exude sophistication and style. Next door, Albert Baker and Co. 's Toilet Salon invites patrons to indulge in a pampering experience. This barbershop is not just about grooming; it's an oasis where individuals can elevate their personal style with impeccable attention to detail. Venturing beyond city limits, we encounter Cornish Tin Ore Dressers who play a vital role in extracting precious minerals from the earth. Their work highlights both the ruggedness of mining and the importance of refining raw materials for industrial purposes. Onboard RMS Olympic, a document regarding blades sheds light on another type of dresser - those responsible for maintaining ship equipment. These skilled professionals ensure smooth sailing by keeping essential tools sharp and functional. Emile's advertisement catches our eye next – perhaps an invitation to explore fashionable attire or accessories? The allure lies in discovering how this brand enhances one's appearance through carefully curated designs. Transporting us back in time is a Louis XVI meuble d'appui dating back to 1785-90. With its ornate brass mounts and pewter-inlaid brown finish, this dresser exemplifies opulence during an era known for its grandeur. The celebration continues with engravings depicting The Marriage of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany – showcasing lavish wedding presents fit for royalty. Each gift represents not only material wealth but also symbolizes love and devotion bestowed upon newlyweds. Shrewsbury Show takes center stage as an engraving captures the grand procession, where beautifully adorned dressers showcase their finest creations.