Plumes Collection

The Light Dragoons 1790 - 1992
The evolving uniform of The Light Dragoons. From Left - 13th Light Dragoons 1790, 18th Light Dragoons 1810, 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Marys Own) 1930, The Light Dragoons 1st December 1992

Types Of Femininity by Suzanne Meunier
Half naked lady posed with a feathered fan. Suzanne Meunier was a French artist who produced a number of erotic illustrations for The Sketch and The Bystander during the 1920s and 30s

Woman & Aspidistra Photo
A woman in an enormous hat festooned with plumes & fabric sits in the garden outside her door. She rests her arm upon a small, 3 legged table on which stands an aspidistra in a pot

Evening hairstyles 1912
French women wearing evening headdresses. 1912

2nd Regiment of Life Guards
A group of 2nd Regiment of Life Guards, was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, part of the Household Cavalry. Date: 1894

Woman in flapper dress 1923
Soft georgette evening gown, with cross-over bodice, edged with narrow band of self-coloured satin. Two flat panels appeared at the front and back of the skirt

Plumes - feathers
Birds feathers including the bodies of the birds they were plucked from. Date: 1930

They Crashed into the Persian Army with Tremendous Force
STC306476 They Crashed into the Persian Army with Tremendous Force, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

Woman wearing a fashionable velvettoque hat with plumes of feathers. Date: 1911

Evening clothing with pearls and lace 1912
Fashionable evening clothing using detailed embroidered lace and decorative pearls. 1912

Court gowns by Reville
Court gowns approved by King George V and Queen Mary for presentation at court in the year 1926. Designed by Reville of Hanover Square. Date: 1926

Fashionable women in new creations 1913
Women models wearing the latest winter beautifully decorative wraps. 1913

Flapper headpiece 1912
Woman wearing a flapper style headpiece with cabochon stone and plumes in the centre. 1912

Viscountess Castlereagh in her famous necklace & tiara
Edith Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Viscountess Castlereagh, later Marchioness of Londonderry DBE (3 December 1878 23 April 1959), noted society hostess,

Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO191733 Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by North

Ten Musicians with Trumpets, from the Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I, c
XJF447332 Ten Musicians with Trumpets, from the Triumphal Procession of the Emperor Maximilian I, c.1517 (woodcut) by Burgkmair

Cooling towers, thermogram
Cooling towers. Thermogram of water vapour rising out of cooling towers at a power station. Thermography records surface temperatures by detecting the long-wavelength radiation emitted by an object

Mannekin Pis Postcard
IL PISSE TOUT LE TEMPS Some are moved to emulation, some look with mixed feelings

Fashions December 1880
Dress fitting tightly to below the hips, reverse collar, buttons down the back. Girl: coat body with tails pinned up behind. Blue jacket body: tartan collar & basque

Fashionable hats of 1788. Half hat in violet gauze with white frills, hat in pink taffeta with ribbons
FLO4672007 Fashionable hats of 1788. Half hat in violet gauze with white frills, hat in pink taffeta with ribbons, gauze and feathers, and a pouf in Italian gauze with ribbons and plumes

Fashionable hats of 1788. Straw hat with violet ribbons and plumes, a pouf a la preresse with blue gauze
FLO4671987 Fashionable hats of 1788. Straw hat with violet ribbons and plumes, a pouf a la preresse with blue gauze and taffeta ribbon diadem, and a straw hat with pink taffeta

King Henry VIII of England, 1595. The king in blue steel armour edged with gold, pass-guards, gauntlets
FLO4678562 King Henry VIII of England, 1595. The king in blue steel armour edged with gold, pass-guards, gauntlets, breastplate and pauldrons with red cross, lamboys, visored helmet with plumes

Woman in the Suzanne bonnet with lace, ribbons and plumes. Suzanne hat, inspired by Miss Contat in the role of Suzanne
FLO4606442 Woman in the Suzanne bonnet with lace, ribbons and plumes. Suzanne hat, inspired by Miss Contat in the role of Suzanne in the Marriage of Figaro

Woman in large striped hat-hat over a gauze night cap, and woman in black felt hat with feather trim
FLO4671964 Woman in large striped hat-hat over a gauze night cap, and woman in black felt hat with feather trim, ribbons and plumes

Woman in canary-yellow taffeta demi-redingote, pink pointed bodice, white taffeta petticoat, and fichu
FLO4671912 Woman in canary-yellow taffeta demi-redingote, pink pointed bodice, white taffeta petticoat, and fichu. Her straw hat is decorated with ribbons and plumes

Striped satin hood hat with ribbons and plumes, bonnet a la captif in satin nacarat, headband bonnet in Italian gauze
FLO4671786 Striped satin hood hat with ribbons and plumes, bonnet a la captif in satin nacarat, headband bonnet in Italian gauze, and huge morning bonnet in Italian gauze with violet ribbon

Woman in redingote, skirt and chapeau-feutre (lithograph)
5893605 Woman in redingote, skirt and chapeau-feutre (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in redingote of striped taffeta over a skirt and corsage with artificial flowers)

Fashionable woman with tricorn hat, era of Marie Antoinette
5893592 Fashionable woman with tricorn hat, era of Marie Antoinette.; (add.info.: Fashionable woman with tricorn hat, redingote over petticoat, era of Marie Antoinette)

Woman in bonnet-hat in red, green and white, with yellow plumes and artificial roses
FLO4671939 Woman in bonnet-hat in red, green and white, with yellow plumes and artificial roses, and woman in hat of gauze and taffeta surmounted by feathers

Paris Fashion, 1776. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000924 Paris Fashion, 1776. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

People's representative, English Directory Era. Representative of the People, Executive Board
FLO4572598 People's representative, English Directory Era. Representative of the People, Executive Board. Bicorn with tricolor plumes and tricolor sash belt

Woman fixing her stockings, era of Marie Antoinette
5893572 Woman fixing her stockings, era of Marie Antoinette.; (add.info.: Woman in dress a la Polonaise fixing her stockings, era of Marie Antoinette)

Woman in hairstyle with ringlets, plumes and miniature hat called Feelings Returned. Hairstyle with feelings replies
FLO4606502 Woman in hairstyle with ringlets, plumes and miniature hat called Feelings Returned. Hairstyle with feelings replies

Woman in high hairstyle crowned with an elegant bonnet with pearls, flowers and plumes. Elegant hat with beads
FLO4606445 Woman in high hairstyle crowned with an elegant bonnet with pearls, flowers and plumes. Elegant hat with beads

Woman in hairstyle with ringlets and plumes tied with a love band, 1770s. Love Bandon hairstyle
FLO4606368 Woman in hairstyle with ringlets and plumes tied with a love band, 1770s. Love Bandon hairstyle. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzane's Stylish Hairstyle or

Woman in a gauze pouf hat decorated with ribbons and plumes, and woman in a gauze pouf hat decorated with artificial
FLO4671972 Woman in a gauze pouf hat decorated with ribbons and plumes, and woman in a gauze pouf hat decorated with artificial roses and plumes. Both in hairstyles of ringlets and curls by M

Woman in a pierrot jacket and petticoat in striped satin, hat-hat with satin ribbons and plumes
FLO4671924 Woman in a pierrot jacket and petticoat in striped satin, hat-hat with satin ribbons and plumes, and a muff made of swan feathers

Paris Fashion, 1776. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000925 Paris Fashion, 1776. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Two suits of armour in the possession of Llewelyn Meyrick, 1550. Black and gold suit of armour of Helionorous
FLO4678222 Two suits of armour in the possession of Llewelyn Meyrick, 1550. Black and gold suit of armour of Helionorous, Eighth Duke of Longueville, helmet with hinged oreillets

Snowy Egret
Amy Marques

Portrait study of Captain J.J.P. van Munnick, 1819-1860. Creator: Nicolaas Pieneman
Portrait study of Captain J.J.P. van Munnick, 1819-1860

The Prince of Wales at landing at Gibraltar, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales at landing at Gibraltar, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. The future King Edward VII travels via the Mediterranean on his return from a royal visit to India

Mars, 17th century. Creator: Giovanni Francesco Romanelli
Mars, 17th century

Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1827. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1827

Fashion Plate (Court Dress), 1820. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Court Dress), 1820

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Page du Roy, 1675. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Page du Roy, 1675

Lovisa Elizabeth, 1646-90, 17th century. Creator: Anon
Lovisa Elizabeth, 1646-90, 17th century

The Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta: the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta: the Prince of Wales passing from his tent to the Grand Chapter Tent, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

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"Plumes: A Journey Through Time and Fashion" Step back in time with us as we explore the captivating world of plumes. From the gallant Light Dragoons of 1790 to the elegant women donning fashionable velvettoque hats with feathers in 1911, these delicate adornments have left their mark throughout history. In Suzanne Meunier's "Types Of Femininity, " she unravels the allure of plumes, showcasing how they symbolize grace and femininity. Picture a woman from 1913, confidently striding down the street in her new creation, adorned with feathers that add an air of sophistication to her ensemble. The flapper era of 1920s saw a revolution in fashion, and plumed headpieces became all the rage. Imagine a daring woman wearing a stunning flapper headpiece in 1912, exuding confidence and breaking societal norms. But it wasn't just women who embraced this feathered trend; even military regiments like the Second Regiment of Life Guards proudly displayed plumes on their uniforms. These majestic warriors crashed into battle against the Persian Army with tremendous force, their plumed helmets adding an aura of grandeur to their bravery. It also found their way into high society events. Viscountess Castlereagh made waves when she appeared at a glamorous affair wearing her famous necklace and tiara paired with exquisite plumage accents. The combination was nothing short of breathtaking. Fashion continued its love affair with feathers throughout time - evening clothing adorned with pearls and lace took center stage in 1912 while court gowns by Reville showcased opulence fit for royalty. Feathers themselves are fascinating creatures - each one unique yet collectively forming beautiful plumage. They represent freedom, lightness, and elegance - qualities that captivate our imagination across eras.