Today is so to brighten the mood let us share these charming illustrations of a cat from the 1958 edition of The Greyfriar.

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Continuing with our theme for 48 beautiful drawings of plants, and spiders created by Indian artists and collected by William Carey (1761-1834)

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themed comic postcard, from an age of fabulous hats, furs and gender stereotypical puns.

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Punch's first ever colour cartoon - a double page spread - reviews fashions up to 1905. Alphonse Mucha influences. Cartoon by Sir Bernard Partridge.

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We have fashion illustration from all periods here at the library from exquisite late 18th century plates to drawings of 80s excess by Anne Zielinski Old

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Physicians used the clothing they wore in their portraits to show their mental and social prowess. A turban could display intellectual freedom, while a toga symbolised power https://t.co/eYkyHUWMY6

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Very elegant indeed. This lady cyclist has a bit more room to manoeuvre

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Today's hashtag is The history of fashion is a history of people. Share the most iconic looks from your collection!

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