RM2BWAYRW–Millinery worn by woman on gala days in the Black Country of Germany . The poms poms are Black when worn by married women and single girls wear red 25 May 1920
RM2BW3BN0–The Halo hat worn by Gloria Swanson , the American filmstar . 20 October 1934
RM2BW2MR5–'Tin Hats' for Police. Steel helmets to be worn in Air Raids. October 1917
RM2BW8P8K–Road conditions - a worn road sign partly covered with new tarmac , Stafford . 1937 .
RM2BWB2A8–Remarkable head dress worn by a bride in the Black Forest country of Germany 25 May 1920
RM2BTPK29–The biggest at Ascot . An outsized hat worn by a women racegoer as she left Waterloo for Ascot . 19 June 1935
RM2BTPK1A–The biggest at Ascot . An outsized hat worn by a women racegoer as she left Waterloo for Ascot . 19 June 1935
RM2BTPK1T–The biggest at Ascot . An outsized hat worn by a women racegoer as she left Waterloo for Ascot . 19 June 1935
RM2BWAY6P–Monkey like climbing with monkey apparatus . The new apparatus and the old outfit worn by another workman . 13 May 1921
RM2BWAY8E–Monkey like climbing with monkey apparatus . The new apparatus and the old outfit worn by another workman . 13 May 1921
RM2BW3B69–Boots worn by Queen Alexandra at a fancy dress ball , on show at a fair . 8 October 1934 .
RM2BTPBTC–winter fashion Miss Edwina Booth , the film star , in the pyjama suits which will be worn for the winter months . 14 August 1931
RM2BW95X6–Cap and scarf to match for sports . The latest thing in sportswear worn by Madge Evans is for beret and scarf to match . 15 April 1932 .
RM2BWAYN0–A top hat in straw , worn by women on gala days in the black country Germany 25 May 1920
RM2BW214T–A dazzling new bathing creation worn by Dorothy Lamour, the Hollywood film actress, besides the pool at her Hollywood home. June 1937 [?]
RM2BW2CTN–Cool headgear worn by the Marchioness of Cambridge and her daughter, Lady Mary Cambridge, when they take a walk in the West End. 1 July 1939
RM2BW1WY0–'Spot' at Epsom on 'ladies Day'. Spots and flowers worn effectively by woman racegoer at Epsom on Oaks day. 4 June 1937
RM2BW30EE–Crinoline fashions at Montmartre bicycle race . Crinoline fashions worn by sightseers at the Paris Newspaper boys bicycle race round Paris . 20 March 1932
RM2BW31E0–Crinoline fashions at Montmartre bicycle race . Crinoline fashions worn by sightseers at the Paris Newspaper boys bicycle race round Paris . 20 March 1932
RM2BW2CPM–A variation of the old-time poke - Bonnet worn by Lady Derwent during a walk in the West End of London. 19 June 1939
RM2BW2137–A dazzling new bathing creation of printed material worn by Dorothy Lamour, the Hollywood film actress, besides the pool at her Hollywood home. June 1937 [?]
RM2BW3P35–Footwear fashions in Abyssinia . A variety of footwear styles worn by a contingent of Muslim tribesmen about to leave Addis Ababa for the Ogaden . 28 September 1935
RM2BTPNA1–Tied under the chin. A wide, flat straw hat, tied under the chin, worn by woman racegoer at ascot on the opening day.. 15 June 1937
RM2BW23BK–A new badge is to be issued to postmen from October 1. The badge would be worn on the cap (left) and the badge on the coat will be abolished. 1 September 1937
RM2BW21HC–A new badge is to be issued to postmen from October 1. The badge would be worn on the cap (left) and the badge on the coat will be abolished. 1 September 1937
RM2BTPNCA–Ascot frills. Photo shows: a frilled hat fashion of unusual design worn by Mrs Philip Carr on the second day of the Ascot meeting. 16 June 1937
RM2BWAHMX–Top hats and side whiskers were worn by players in an old time cricket match between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells on the village green at Southborough 13 September 1931
RM2BWAHTP–Top hats and side whiskers were worn by players in an old time cricket match between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells on the village green at Southborough 13 September 1931
RM2BW3G2Y–Travelling to Ascot for Gold Cup Day . An Ascot fashion worn by Miss Ivona Davies when she left Waterloo Station to attend Gold Cup Day . 20 June 1935
RM2BWAHRJ–Top hats and side whiskers were worn by players in an old time cricket match between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells on the village green at Southborough 13 September 1931
RM2BW8G2G–Unusual evening frock worn with smart cape coat of same material . Moire treated in an unusual manner for evening worn by Miss Leila Hyams . 3 May 1930
RM2BTPND2–Lace and bareback for Ascot. A lace swotting up worn with a lace trimmed bareback frock by woman racegoer leaving Waterloo station for the opening day of ascot 15 June 1937
RM2BTPKB7–Salvation Army Fashion . A Salvation Army style bonnet worn by Miss Christian Dewkins when she left Waterloo Station for Ascot on Gold Cup race day . 20 June 1935
RM2BWB1NP–Illustration from Mr H Tendell 's new book Dress and Insignia Worn at Court . Photo shows one of the diagrams showing the position in which Insignia of different Orders should be worn together . 1921
RM2BTPNC2–Spanish style for Ascot. Photo shows: a mantilla-like headdress worn with a lace frock by a woman racegoer leaving Waterloo Station for the second day of the Ascot meeting. 16 June 1937
RM2BW8HK3–Historic pearls and bridal flowers worn by bride at Oxen society wedding . Miss Patricia Smiley was married at Whitchurch , Oxon to Mr Rupert Tollemache . The bride and bridegroom leaving after the ceremony . 22 October 1931
RM2BW2AG5–Hat fashion at State Opening of Parliament. A striking hat fashion, worn by an arrival for the state opening of Parliament by the King. Photo shows, Col Ulric Thyne (left ) and Mrs Murray Smith. 26 October 1937
RM2BTPNC6–Taking her tails to Ascot. Photo shows: a fur cape with tails and a wide-brimmed hat worn by a woman racegoer when she left Waterloo Station for the second day of the Ascot meeting. 16 June 1937
RM2BW2E4M–A flat hat tied with a bow under the chin worn by Miss EM Ascroat one of the guests at the luncheon given in connection with the Oxford group at Grosvenor house Park Lane London. 8 July 1937.
RM2BWB209–Illustration from Mr H Trendell 's book Dress and Insignia Worn at Court . His Majesty 's Lieutenants of Counties , full dress in accordance with the new Regulations issued by the War Office , 1920 . 2 May 1921
RM2BTPNBF–Bird on the hat. A bird of paradise hat decoration worn by Miss Alison Lawson at the polo match between the Air Force and the Navy, in which the Duke of Gloucester played for the Air Force, at the Ranelagh club, Barnes. 10 June 1937
RM2BTPRPT–'Apache' touch at London wedding. A distinctive hat, that seams to have a touch of the 'Apache' style, worn by Miss Beatrice Watts at the wedding of Mr G Walker of Sudbury and Miss B Sherman at the Paddington Register office, London. 27 November 1937
RM2BWB1XY–Illustration from Mr H Trendell 's book Dress and Insignia Worn at Court . Embroidery for Civil Uniform ( Third , Fourth and Fifth Classes ) . In future this is to be of one pattern for all three Classes , but with distinctive embroidery on the collar to mark the Class . 2 May 1921
RM2BW23Y0–An unusual fashion worn by attractive Mrs Max Milder when she arrived for the opening of the Warner Theatre in Leicester Square, London, where the premiere of The Adventures of Robin Hood was given in aid of the British Empire Cancer Campaign. The Duke and Duchess of Kent attended 12 October 1938
RM2BTPT0G–'Apache' touch at London wedding. A distinctive hat, that seams to have a touch of the 'Apache' style, worn by Miss Beatrice Watts (4th in from right) at the wedding of Mr G Walker of Sudbury and Miss B Sherman at the Paddington Register office, London. 27 November 1937
RM2BW3K2P–Wine for battle worn Italians in Abyssinia picture by air . Thousands of gallons of wine are arriving at the Italian fronts in Abyssinia from Italy to refresh the troops and keep up their spirits . Photo shows , Italian soldiers carrying wine at an encampment behind the northern front . 23 November 1935
RM2BW1YX4–Contrasting hat fashions at free Wimbledon reception. Three of the original and contrasting hat fashions worn by players attending the special reception given at Roehampton club to competitors in the Wimbledon Championships, opening tomorrow (Monday). Left-to-right, Miss Mary Hardwick, Miss Wittenstrom (Sweden) and Miss Heeley. 20 June 1937
RM2BWB1Y9–Illustration from Mr H Trendell 's book Dress and Insignia Worn at Court . This uniform as approved for use by Colonel Officials in tropical countries may now , by His Majesty 's special permission , be worn at Court in this country . In the upper left hand corner are shown specimens of the gold lace gorgets . 2 May 1921
RM2BTPP8T–There's 'point' to this hat fashion. The 'pinnacle' of smart headwear worn by Mrs Charles Sweeney, formerly Miss Margaret Whigham, when she attended a Dress and Fabric Show at Derby House, residence of Lord Derby, in Stratford Place, London. The show was organised to stimulate demand in the coming summer season for British fabrics. 5 May 1938
RM2BW392N–Holy tunic of Christ displayed at the Basilica of Argenteuil . The holy tunic of Christ , the garment worn on the way to Calvary , was exhibited in the Basilica at Argenteuil , near Paris , before a congregation of 5 , 000 . Hundreds were unable to gain admittance to the church . The tunic was carried in procession round the church and placed in a special golden reliquary before the Altar of the Holy tunic , where it will remain until Whit Monday . Photo shows , Monseigneur Roland Goselin , Bishop of Versailles ( right ) , assisted by the clergy , saying a short prayer before the tunic was pla
RM2BW38GP–London Fur Fashion central of the world . Furs worth £50000 were worn by mannequins at the first co-operative fun fashion exhibition in the history of the trade , which took place at Grosvenor House , Park Lane , London . London has long been the world ' s fur market , every year buyers come from all over the Continent , the United States and Canada to attend the annual fur auctions , but this year the city has been recognised for the first time as the world ' s fashion centre . Photo shows , a parade of mannequnis wearing the latest fashions in furs , estimated to be worth£ 20 , 000 at the Gr
RM2BW371K–Jewels which in the past were worn by royalty and were the gifts of Kings are to be sold at Christie ' s in London next week . They are at present owned by a member of a foreign imperial family . The jewels include a gold snuff box , which the Prince Regent , afterwards King George IV , presented to the Princess de Lieven , wife of the Russian Ambassador to the court of St James in 1820 and an Empire gold bracelet , which belonged originally to the Duchess Auguste Amelie of Leuchtenberg , wife of Prince Eugene de Beauharnais who inherited it from his mother , the Empress Josephine . A diamond
RMWH97W2–Robe worn by a daughter of Linnaeus Uppsala Linnemuseet
RMWH8TAB–French Foreign Legion Uniforms worn in Crimea
RMWH8TAJ–French Foreign Legion Uniforms worn in Madagascar
RMWH8TAF–French Foreign Legion Uniforms worn in Mexico
RMWH9517–Foreign Legion a uniform worn 1870-1
RMWH8K36–Round police helmets were worn by the Irish Constabulary . Eviction Scene
RMWHAC0J–The stole is worn when a priest exercises any priestly function, as at Baptisms
RMWH8YAR–James Augustus Grant in dress worn in Africa.. Egypt
RMWH8J71–Jewellery - the Regent diamond worn by the Queen at the ball of the Clipped Yew Trees
RMWH901C–Design for Masque by Inigo Jones Oberon costume worn by Prince Henry son of James I
RMWHB5RJ–Masonic apron - symbol developed from the apron worn by operative masons in the middle ages
RMWHAKNP–Soames would probably have worn boating flannels for the occasion. Advertisement from The Graphic 10th April 1886
RMWHA11W–WW2: Worn out by fighting - Belgian troops on Louvain-Brussels road, 14th May 1940.
RMWH9061–The bloodstained breeches and socks worn by Nelson at Trafalgar. Emma Hamilton held on grimly to everything connected with her lover..
RMWHB4FH–Chains worn by the Russian clergy in self-mortification - original picture from Kozan Museum in Leningrad..
RMWH9PPP–Cameo of Louis XV Madame de Pompadour and Jacques Guay from a bracelet worn by Madame de Pompadour
RMWH9PNR–Cameo of Louis XV Madame de Pompadour and Jacques Guay from a bracelet worn by Madame de Pompadour
RMWH9NRX–Charioteer and attendant officers from the firrst pit. Notice the scarves worn by these men in order to prevent the armour from rubbing their necks sore
RMWHAE47–From Le Monde Illustre 28th February 1863. Fancy dress costumes worn by the Empress Eugenie and others to parties in Paris in 1863
RMWH97T6–Fancy Dress Costume of a Bee the Bonaparte emblem as worn at a ball given at the Tuileries Palace by Napoleon III and Eugenie 9 February 1863
RMWH8H3J–Floral collar worn by a guest at Tutankhamen's funerary banquet from the pit. The Treasures of Tutankhamen, The Exhibition Catalogue by I E S Edwards, page 30. . . .
RMWHB7A6–The Crown of England copied in the time of Charles II from the anicient crown worn by Edward the Confessor and used at the coronation of every monarch since. . coronation crown of the kings and queens of England that consists of a gold- and jewel-encrusted base surmounted by a cross.
RMWHB78T–Gold pectoral disk worn by the Ashanti kings 19th century. . Such disks were worn by young male servants of the Ashanti kings. These servants, known as souls, preceded the king on all ceremonial occasions to ward off evil. The disks are often called soul washers' badges
RM2GJ0G7R–1966 World Cup decorative shoes worn by a female fan at the England v Uruguay match. 11th July 1966
RM2GC388G–Norman Hartnell seen with his sketch of the Queen's gown to be worn for the coronation, which is in white satin embroidered with the emblem of Britain and the Commonwealth. June 1953
RM2BW2B5D–King of Afghanistan addresses his subjects. King Amanullah speaking at the opening of the Amonic Garden. Note the European costume worn by the mullahs. 27 October 1928
RM2BW3W2R–Germany shows off her airforce . Posters are being distributed throughout the country illustrating the various uniforms worn by officers and the insignia ' s . 8 August 1935
RM2BTPHER–The monocled star . Heather Thatcher , the English actress with her monocle , and a new black and white scarf worn with a close fitting wool hat of black . 3 May 1932
RM2BWB1PF–Mr Trendell 's illustration , buttons , plate I . 2 May 1921 Illustration from Mr H Tendell 's new book Dress and Insignia Worn at Court .
RM2BWB1PE–Mr Trendell 's illustration , buttons , plate II . 2 May 1921 Illustration from Mr H Tendell 's new book Dress and Insignia Worn at Court .
RM2BTPTG3–British Industries Fair at White City. Miss F. Horsburgh, M.P. (Dundee) inspecting one of the dresses worn by a mannequin in the fashion section. 27 February 1935
RM2BWFN56–Mecca and Medina . Nabrak en Naka . Near Medain Saleh . Huge sand stone monoliths worn by the friction of sand , carried by the fierce winds which blow in this region . The place where the camel knelt . 1925
RM2BW2000–With the heatwave as encouragement, Henley's Royal Regatta vied with Ascot in variety of its fashions. The cool and elegant fashion worn by Miss Frances and Miss Iona McClean when the final day of Henley took place in the blazing July sunshine. 3 July 1937
RM2BTPMG2–Flounces for Ascot . Waterloo Station took on unaccustomed elegance when fashionable crowds left for Ascot , which opens today ( Tuesday ) . Photo shows , a large hat and flounced gown worn by a woman racegoer as she left Waterloo . 16 June 1936
RM2BW22RJ–The three-year-old son of Colonel Fulgencio Batista, the Cuban dictator, dressed in the miniature of the Sergeants uniform worn by his father on the occasion of the Cuban Revolution of 1933, when he attended celebrations in Havana in connection with the fourth anniversary of the revolution 8 September 1937.
RM2BW2D33–An overcoat and hat, approved officially by the Women's Voluntary Services for Civil Defence for the use of its members were shown at the offices of the Women's Voluntary Services in Tothill Street, London. Photo shows: The new overcoat and hat worn by Mrs John Dunlop, one of the early volunteer. 28 June 1939
RM2BW2D5M–The Show of the Keeshon club and French Bulldog club is taking place at Tattershall, Knightsbridge, London. Photo shows: an attractive veiled hat worn by Mrs George Stephens, who is holding Jennifer of Silpho, a French Bulldog exhibited by Mrs David Sugden. 26 October 1938
RM2BW8CRB–Future King condemned by his Tailor & Cutter . In Sweden there is a paper which corresponds to our Tailor & Cutter . It complained bitterly of the clothes worn by the Sweden Crown Prince during his trip to America . The Crown Prince of Sweden examining his collection of Chinese porcelain . 6 May 1927
RM2BWB6PH–A hint to British mayors . Why not impart another touch of the picturesque in civic functions by adopting medieval costume and wigs worn by the Mayoral Mace Bearers or Heralds of Bilbao , who are shown in this picture with the civic coat of arms on their chest . 3 May 1924
RM2BW1XXM–Her fashion at Royal Academy private view. Distinguished art lovers attended the private view of the Royal Academy Exhibition at Burlington House. Photo shows, a striking hat fashion worn by Mrs Ramsay Harvey. It is of black straw with a black bow at the back. 30 April 1937
RM2BW3P79–Lord Mayor inspects Legion of Frontiermen at Guildhall . The Lord Mayor , Sir Percy Vincent , inspected the Legion of Frontiermen at their annual parade at the at the Guildhall , London . Photo shows , the Lord Mayor , Sir Percy Vincent , iinterusted in the medals worn by a member of the Legion of Frontiermen . 10 May 1936
RM2BW20R9–Men wearing the latest anti-gas clothing decontaminating a plane. The clothing is proofed against air and gas that it can only be worn for three quarters of an hour with comfort, was used by men taking part in the coastal defence exercises St lee-on-Solent aerodrome. 15 July 1937
RM2GJ0MKG–For Lawn Tennis This adaptation of the Moorish costume still worn in Portugal has been adopted by the English colony at Oporto for lawn tennis . The sleeveless bodice is worn over a shirt with long loose sleeves . The serge skirt is laced . Full and flowing Eastern pantaloons , tightly laced to the ankle , cover the legs . 1880
RM2BW20JA–With the heatwave as encouragement, Henley's Royal Regatta vied with Ascot in variety of its fashion. An enormous hat fashion, the largest seen on the river worn by a spectator who cheered her crew to victory from a punt along the boom during the final day's racing at Henley. 3 July 1937
RM2BW3KCW–Musical hat fashion at Ascot . Ascot , on Royal Hunt Cup day , favoured with even better weather conditions then the opening , saw an even greater variety of lovely fashions . Photo shows , an unusual hat fashion worn with elbow length gloves by a woman racegoer at Ascot . 17 June 1936
RM2BW2AP3–Glass gown is latest fashion, but you can't sit down. Glaziers, instead of tailors, seem likely to provide the material for the latest fashions. Judging by this dress of spun glass worn by Luli Deste the Viennese actress, when she appeared in a new Hollywood film 'She Married an Artist'her first American picture.
RM2BW3MHG–St John Ambulance officers take special course in anti gas service . Equipped with gas proof suits . Officers of the St John Ambulance Brigade receiving instruction on the treatment of a gas victim . Special gas proof clothing is worn by men attending the casualty . 20 October 1935
RM2GJ0NGD–Back view of the tail - coats worn by school boys of Eton College who sat on a school wall today waiting for their parents and other members of their families , who were attending the ' Fourth of June ' festivities , which include speeches in Latin , cricket matches and processions of boats on the River Thames . 1965
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