Elegant Collection (page 5)

Britannia and Eve front cover, April 1954
An elegant woman in a full-skirted dress with a nipped in waist typical of 1950s fashion, poses with hat and gloves finishing off her ensemble

Kangol advertisement 1956
Advertisement for Kangol hats showing three chic, elegant women wearing Kangol hats (of course) at an event, possibly a private view at an art gallery

Tatler front-cover: H. R. H. Princess Paul of Yugoslavia
A beautiful portrait study of the Consort of the Regent of Yugoslavia. H.R.H. the former Princess Olga, was a sister of H.R.H

Tatler fashions for July 1930
A fashion design by Gordon Conway, taken from a series of monthly supplements drawn by the artist. A summer dress in printed cotton voile, trimmed in cream coloured organdie

Victor Stiebel / Twenties
Design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) for an elegant evening or cocktail dress in royal blue with embellished assymetric hem and drop-waist. Shoes & jewellery match dress

Victor Stiebel / Ballgown
An ash blue slipper satin evening dress from couture designer, Victor Stiebel. Typical full skirt of the period, with a white pleated " peau de soie"

Mme Recamier / Cig Card
JEANNE-FRANCOISE-JULIE- ADELAIDE RECAMIER nee BERNARD French society beauty and wit

Blackpool Restaurant 38
The Renaissance restaurant in Blackpool teems with dapper gentlemen and delightful ladies

Jennie Churchill / Cdv
JENNIE JEROME LADY RANDOLPH CHURCHILL Later wife of George Cornwallis-West

French Tailors C18Th
An elegant Frenchman has a fitting for a new coat. A tailor, down on one knee, makes some adjustments. Another, sewing buttons, sits cross legged on a bench

Mirrored Dressing Table
A graceful & elegant woman sits on an upholstered leather chair at a stylish art deco mirrored dressing table with a bottle of scent, candlesticks & looking glass

Formal Menswear for 1963
French mens formal wear for Spring-Summer 1963: evening dress of tail coat, white tie, wing collar & waistcoat; daywear of morning suit with morning jacket & top hat

Dancing Tango 1919
Seriously passionate couples dance the tango

Smart Ski Costume
She pauses before embarking on the piste in her elegant ski costume

Advertisement for the London Glove Company of Cheapside and New Bond Street, showing a selection of womens gloves including long white evening gloves

A Coming Event, 1886 (oil on canvas)
704541 A Coming Event, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Hayllar, Jessica (1858-1940); 57.1x47 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Elegant stone bridge on the river Minnick, Galloway, Scotland, attributed to oman engineers. Date: in 1908

Ronald and Anne Armstrong Jones (1902-92) (b / w photo)
LSH239468 Ronald and Anne Armstrong Jones (1902-92) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Linley Sambourne House, London

Fashion design by Eva Lutyens. 1936

A Box at the Theatre (At the Concert), 1880 (oil on canvas)
CLK339891 A Box at the Theatre (At the Concert), 1880 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 99.4x80.7 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Elegant Conversation, (oil on canvas)
659850 Elegant Conversation, (oil on canvas) by King, Henry John Yeend (1855-1924); 45.9x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elegant Conversation. Henry John Yeend King (1855-1924). Oil on canvas

Banquet Still Life. Creator: Beijeren, Abraham Hendricksz, van (1620 / 21-1690)
Banquet Still Life. Found in the Collection of Liechtenstein Museum

Living in a villa. Found in the Collection of Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

The Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852. Artist: J Harris
The Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852 ; shows a comparison between a mail coach driver and an engine driver. The phenomenal growth and popularity of the railways between the 1830s

Bouquet of Chamomile, Roses, Orange Blossom and Carnations Tied with a Blue Ribbon. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Fencing in front of the President of the Republic, Palais de l Elysee, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Fencing in front of the President of the Republic, Palais de l Elysee, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 9th June 1895

The Lady Lloyd of Dolobran by Glyn W. Philpot
Lady Lloyd of Dolobran, formerly Blanche Lascelles, painted by Glyn W. Philpot. 1929

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

Printed Fortnum & Mason dresses for the Riviera casinos
Elegant evening dresses in print crepe-de-chine, among the styles seen in the casinos of Southern France according to The Sketch magazine in which this photograph was featured

Chic Vs False Chic 1914
True chic - elegant young woman wears the latest fashion to good advantage: hobble skirt & long belted fur trimmed jacket, the skirts of which create a tunic & a fur muff. Date: 1914

Poster advertising Walder shoes, showing a dog holding an elegant pink shoe in its mouth. circa 1930

WW2 Christmas card, Escort! A Chelsea Pensioner looks in admiration at an RAF airman with an elegant woman on each arm. Date: 1941

The Victoria, c. 1895 (oil on panel)
XIR19149 The Victoria, c.1895 (oil on panel) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 37x56 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Rhayader, Wales - Craig-y-alt-Goch dam
Craig-y-alt-Goch dam, in the Elan Valley, Rhayader, Wales. The reservoir supplies water to Birmingham - 80 miles away! Date: circa 1920s

Eton versus Harrow at Lords. Mr and Mrs Ronald Armstrong Jones. 10 July 1931

Elegant lady
An elegant lady in art nouveau style. From a Valentine card published by Raphael Tuck Date: 1904

Lady Louis Mountbatten (1901 -1960), Countess Mountbatten of Burma and Vicerine of India, formerly Edwina Ashley. Wife of Lord Louis Mountbatten

Royal Ascot fashions, 1951
A selection of fashionable outfits for Royal Ascot from Debenham and Freebody and Dickins and Jones. Date: 1951

Two Ladies Drinking 1930S
Two elegant woman drink at a table with flowers on it. circa 1932

Social / Piccadilly Grill
Elegant diners-out, all but one (a uniformed soldier) in evening dress, patronise the Piccadilly Grill, a noted restaurant in the fashionable heart of London

Lady Outside Bookshop
BEAUTY IN SEARCH OF KNOWLEDGE - an elegant lady emerges from a bookshop clutching a volume - or is she about to exchange it at the library ?

Storm of The Battle of Tinderley Down by C K Monro
Promotional postcard for Storm or The Battle of Tinderley Down by C. K. Monro. First produced at the Ambassadors Theatre, 13th August 1924. The title refers to the expression storm in a tea-cup

Emilie Floege, 1902 (oil on canvas)
XAM38238 Emilie Floege, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 181x84 cm; Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria; (add.info)

Europe, Poland, Wroclaw. Detail of University of Wroclaws Aula Leopoldina lecture hall. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Chile - Santiago - Mapocho Station
Chile - Santiago - The elegant and attractive front of Mapocho Station. Now a cultural centre. Date: circa 1910s

Bystander front cover, A Bank Balance by Rick Elmes
Front cover of The Bystander magazine featuring an illustration of a young woman in a white hat and dress, languidly smoking using a long, elegant cigarette holder as she perches on a grassy bank

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"Elegant: A Timeless Tapestry of Grace and Style" Step into the world of elegance, where iconic figures like Maria Callas in her exquisite Dior gown captivate hearts with their timeless allure. Travel back to 1908, when English suffragettes fought for equality, their voices echoing through the pages of feminist newspapers. Amidst the Art Deco era, a lady delicately applies lipstick, epitomizing sophistication. In a quaint tea setting, Steed and Mrs Peel engage in charming conversation while sipping on steaming cups. Meanwhile, Salukis gracefully prance together in 1925, showcasing both beauty and poise. Witness Mary, Queen of Scots donning a vibrant red costume that exudes regal elegance as she commands attention effortlessly. Inside Mrs Peel's flat, Steed's debonair presence perfectly complements her refined taste. Kayser Bondor Nylons advertisement unveils the sheer luxury that wraps around every woman's legs with grace and finesse. The enchanting Dolly Sisters take New York by storm with their glamorous performances that leave audiences spellbound. Across continents lies a poster advertising a Dance Festival in the USSR; an embodiment of artistry merging seamlessly with elegance. A Jaguar car advertisement captures sleek lines and polished finishes that define automotive refinement. Immerse yourself in history aboard The Cutty Sark – an old Tea Clipper standing tall against time's relentless waves – symbolizing Britain's enduring love affair with tea culture. Elegance transcends time; it is an eternal muse inspiring generations to embrace sophistication and grace across diverse realms – from fashion to art to travel – leaving an indelible mark on our collective consciousness.