Tights Collection (page 4)

Laura Le Clair, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Laura Le Clair, between 1855 and 1865

Laura Le Clair & Lottie Forbes, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Laura Le Clair & Lottie Forbes, between 1855 and 1865

The scenery here is most beautiful (colour litho)
3642846 The scenery here is most beautiful (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The scenery here is most beautiful)

I ve started but I don t know where I m going (colour litho)
3642932 I ve started but I don t know where I m going (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I ve started but I don t know where I m going)

Woman in White Stockings, c. 1861 (oil on canvas)
BRN205500 Woman in White Stockings, c.1861 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 65x81 cm; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

St Roch and St Sebastian; above, The Annunciation (recto), before 1544 (egg tempera with gold and oil glazes on panel)
5938150 St Roch and St Sebastian; above, The Annunciation (recto), before 1544 (egg tempera with gold and oil glazes on panel) [see 5938234] by Civerchio, Vincenzo (c.1468-1544) (attrib)

The actor Bando Mitsugoro II as Katsura Kokingo Haruhisa, 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The actor Bando Mitsugoro II as Katsura Kokingo Haruhisa, 1794

The Resurrection, 1619 / 20. Creator: Cecco del Caravaggio
The Resurrection, 1619/20

Christ Carrying the Cross, 1500 / 15. Creator: Hans Maler
Christ Carrying the Cross, 1500/15. Attributed to Hans Maler

Christ Carrying the Cross, 1420 / 25. Creator: Master of the Worcester Carrying of
Christ Carrying the Cross, 1420/25

Adoration of the Magi, c. 1519. Creator: Jan van Scorel
Adoration of the Magi, c. 1519

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as a Samurai, 1785. Creator: Katsukawa Shun'ei
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as a Samurai, 1785

The Martyrdom of Saint Christopher, "Secondo Quadro", 1776
The Martyrdom of Saint Christopher, " Secondo Quadro", 1776. The king of Samos had Christopher tied to a pillar, and ordered four thousand soldiers to shoot arrows at him

Portrait of Francesco I de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, ca. 1707

The Lady of Monsoreau (La Dame de Monsoreau), 1830-65. Creator
The Lady of Monsoreau (La Dame de Monsoreau), 1830-65

Advertising poster for Guignolets Cointreau, c. 1900 (colour lithograph)
1770042 Advertising poster for Guignolets Cointreau, c.1900 (colour lithograph) by Oge, Eugene (1869-1936); 137x99 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising poster for Guignolets Cointreau)

Arcangel Gabriel (oil on canvas)
988080 Arcangel Gabriel (oil on canvas) by Cuzco School, (18th century); 132.4x96.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arcangel Gabriel. Cuzco School, 18th century. Oil on canvas)

Fascination (oil on panel)
476581 Fascination (oil on panel) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); 34.3x26.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

James J. Corbett, 1894 (b / w photo)
PNP379620 James J. Corbett, 1894 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Corbett ( Gentleman Jim ) (1866-1933)

Laura Johnston as Rosalind in As You Like it Date: 1890s

Miss Grantley, actress Date: 1890s

Sylvia Gerrish, American musical theatre performer Date: 1890s

Millie Hylton as Don Juan Date: 1890s

Billie Barlow as Little Boy Blue Date: 1890s

Ada Blanche as Robinson Crusoe Date: 1890s

Panorama of a Fashionable Wedding (engraving)
1608265 Panorama of a Fashionable Wedding (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panorama of a Fashionable Wedding)

The Arrival, 1882 (oil on canvas)
651328 The Arrival, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Gabrini, Pietro (1856-1926); 150.4x84 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrival. Pietro Gabrini (1856-1926). Oil on canvas. Dated 1882

Pierrot, (pastel)
651292 Pierrot, (pastel) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); 105x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot. Pierre Carrier-Belleuse (1851-1933). Pastel

The Story Book, 1892 (oil on canvas)
659563 The Story Book, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Mundt, Emilie Caroline (b.1842); 49x26.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story Book. Emilie Mundt (1842-1922). Oil on canvas. Dated Dec 1892

Victorian scrap, Boy and Dog. 19th century

Fourteenth century German student in colourful costume. 1906

Onyx Silk Hosiery Advert, 1915 (colour litho)
PNP322041 Onyx Silk Hosiery Advert, 1915 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Robin Hood (litho)
XJF328378 Robin Hood (litho) by Hope, Robert (1869-1936); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

James J. Corbett, 1894 (b / w photo)
3617850 James J. Corbett, 1894 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James John Corbettm known as Gentleman Jim (1866-1933)

Ogilvie tartan. circa 1846

Macneil tartan. circa 1846

Colquhoun tartan. circa 1846

Two elves delivering money on a Christmas postcard
Two elves delivering bags of money on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Italian man seated, smoking a pipe. early 19th century

Terry McGovern, American professional boxer
Terrible Terry McGovern (1880-1918), American professional boxer, world bantamweight and featherweight champion. circa 1900s

David Frances Barry photo - Chief Hand Horn
Chief Hand Horn and his two wives in full traditional native American dress including beaded moccasins and leather belt. Hand Horn is wearing tights and a roach headdress

The Suitor, (pencil and watercolour)
658454 The Suitor, (pencil and watercolour) by Pradilla y Ortiz, Francisco (1848-1921); 47x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Suitor. Francisco Pradilla Ortiz (1848-1921)

A Christmas Greeting (colour litho)
3643185 A Christmas Greeting (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas Greeting. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Girl playing with skipping rope and cat, New Year Card (chromolitho)
730780 Girl playing with skipping rope and cat, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl playing with skipping rope and cat)

The Challenge, 19th century (w / c)
6200831 The Challenge, 19th century (w/c) by Pettie, John (1839-93); 43.2x30.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

Three dancers in tights, c. 1895-1900 (charcoal on paper laid down on card)
5914208 Three dancers in tights, c.1895-1900 (charcoal on paper laid down on card) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 54x81 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Dancer Fastening the Strings of Her Tights, c. 1885-90, cast 1919 (bronze)
874558 Dancer Fastening the Strings of Her Tights, c.1885-90, cast 1919 (bronze) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 43.02 x21.59 x16.19 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

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"Tights: A Twist of Style and History" If you really want to get a kick out of the Twist, just put those high-heeled shoes away. They have been an essential part of fashion for centuries, adorning the legs of dancers, athletes, and even actors. One notable figure who embraced tights was TED KID LEWIS, a legendary boxer known for his agility in the ring. But it wasn't just boxers who appreciated this garment; Mieczyslaw Pianowski, a Polish ballet dancer, relied on tights to showcase his graceful movements on stage. It also found their place in entertainment troupes like the Kaufmann Lady Cycle Troupe. These talented performers dazzled audiences with their acrobatic skills while wearing vibrant tights that added an extra touch of flair to their acts. Even Hollywood couldn't resist the allure of tights. Actress Helen Mirren once donned fishnet tights while portraying a character as a fairground stripper—a testament to how this versatile piece can transform any costume into something captivating. But it's not all about glamour and showbiz; practicality plays its part too. In self-defense exercises, female police officers rely on durable tights that allow them freedom of movement without compromising safety or professionalism. The history behind tights is equally fascinating. Plastics Nylon emerged as a substitute for silk during World War II when resources were scarce. Its introduction brought nylon-made stockings into everyday life and received such enthusiasm that even royalty welcomed it home with open arms. Throughout history, countless icons have rocked tights with style—Joan Collins being one prime example. The actress arrived at Heathrow Airport in 1988 sporting fashionable attire complete with trendy patterned tights—an embodiment of elegance and sophistication. Tight-wearing characters aren't limited to real-life figures either; they've made appearances in cartoons too.