When I'm a sorbet, I'll wear this all the time. of 1895, via Christie's, where it smashed its £600 estimate and sold for £1875.

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And finally, a and controversial painting by Thomas Lawrence that captures an older, careworn queen. Charlotte hated the painting on sight and refused to pay for it... perhaps it revealed too much of the woman behind the queen.

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This is stunning. to the max! C.1930, via Whitaker Auctions.

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The fashionable mamma, - or - the convenience of modern dress, by the wonderful Gillray! Dressed to kill and ready to party, a fashionista takes a hands-off approach to breastfeeding before heading out on the town!

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muff, massive hair and tiny feet... this 1778 lady is ready to face the world!

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Mrs. Trecothick, is in 'Turkish' Masquerade Dress, by Reynolds, 1770

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Gainsborough's portrait of Lady de Dunstanville offers just a glimpse of turquoise!

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This William Rose illustration of 1950 is totally and too!

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When I'm a sorbet, I'll wear this all the time. of 1895, via Christie's, where it smashed its £600 estimate and sold for £1875.

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Grace la Rue wears a subtle, barely-there and totally hat.

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This fellow has just the thing for a heatwave! The of 1801 knew how to do hats.

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It takes a lot of work to be - just ask Captain Cork Rump as he straps on his stays and false bum! Via of Library of Congress.

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