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

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5. Here is Messel (l) and Rayne (r) discussing the model Messel made of his proposed designs

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Togged up for their daily chores, here are the estate workers at in 1894 Some of the names are listed on our Servants' Database https://t.co/HD1MLpCwse

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Even when bucket-and-spading the Bridgemans cut quite a dash on the beach

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Prunella Scales (r) and another member of the cast (l) in The Man Eaters 1959/60 season . Proper turn of the decade fashion and hair going on here! Photographer: Desmond Tripp

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, 1975, A Midsummer Night's Dream, photographed by Derek Balmer

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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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Kudos to any 19thC woman with an interest in natural history, who ventured to do fieldwork in those heavy skits and dresses...

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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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