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Vintage Fashion from the 20th Century

Images of women in stylish outfits from the mid-20th century, featuring elegant coats and accessories, reflecting the fashion trends of the time.

Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother when she was the Duchess of York Full-length photograph Date: 1900 - 2002

Wallis Simpson in fur cape 1936

Elizabeth February 20. She said she was here "For a Little rest and a Holiday" and said she was going to do her best to "Buy a couple of pairs of Nylons". After a short stay in New York, she will go to British West Indies to stay with friends of her husband. February 20, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

The Duchess of Windsor's era began in 1940, and she shared it with Sweater - girl Lana Turner. January 01, 1950.

Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother when she was the Duchess of York Full-length photograph Date: 1900 - 2002

Lady Durrant. September 23, 1954.

Umberto Nobile - Personality. August 28, 1929. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

Cardinal Spellman Arrives For Centenary Congress - Carrying his coat over his arm, Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York, leaves his plane on arrival at London Airport from Paris.The American Primate is in Britain to attend the Roman Catholic Hierarchy Centenary Congress, being held to mark the century of the setting-up of a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical government in England and Wales, for the first time since Henry VIII. September 25, 1950.

Mrs. E.S. Smith

Arrested In Plane Crash Probe -- Mrs. Arthur Pitre (above) was held in Quebec today in probe of crash of airliner which killed 23 people on September 09. Police said Mrs. Pitre told them she put a package aboard airliner nor knowing what it contained. J. Guay was arraigned for murder today, accused of inducing Mrs. Pitre to place explosive aboard plane. October 05, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Marchioness of Cambridge 1927. October 01, 1936. (Photo by Sports And General Press Agency Limited)

Renee Goosens - Dauger of Eugene Goosens, conductor. March 04, 1953.

Portrait of Prince Felix Yusupov Felixowitsch (1887 - 1967) the mastermind in the murder of Rasputin. Dated 1934.

Princess Margaret Flies To N. Ireland - H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth wore a pale sapegreen suit and hare hat to match, with brown accessories when she said goodbye to Princess Margaret at London Airport to-day (Tuesday). The panelled jacket had an unusual false-bolero effect and the pleated skirt showed no tendency towards the recently announced "London Line". H.R.H. Princess Margaret left London Airport by air for Northern Ireland this afternoon (Tuesday), and was bid farewell at the Airport by her sister H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth. October 14, 1947.

Woman studio portraits, portraits, black-and-white negatives, gelatin dry plate negatives

12/31/1939. Cardinal Gomá.

ARTHUR LAKE in HAROLD TEEN (1928), directed by MERVYN LEROY.

Churchill Uniforms -- Favorite outfit for Churchill, despite the many fancy uniforms, is this simple Siren suit designed for comfort and relaxation. he wears it when it's time for a few moments of peace and quiet probably pursuing his favorite hobby as an artist. February 1, 1953. (Photo by International News Photo).

May Godfrey Sutton Bundy (1886 1975), American tennis champion who was active during the first decades of the 20th century. Photograph of Miss May Sutton after her victory. Date: 1907

Senor Silvio Daneo. October 3, 1954.

LILY ALVAREZ ( MARIA GONZALEZ ALVAREZ ). TENISTA ESPAÑOLA .1905 - 1998. REPRODUCCION FOTO. SFGP / © KORPA.

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Juliana during her visit to the Olympic Day at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam in 1953. 1953. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Edith Bradford in a "Chocolate Soldier", White, N.Y.

MARIA DE LAS MERCEDES DE BORBON-DOS SICILIAS EL DIA DE LA ABDICACION DE DON JUAN, 14 DE MAYO DE 1977. Location: PALACIO DE LA ZARZUELA. MADRID. BORBON-DOS SICILIAS Y ORLEANS MARIA DE LAS MERCEDE. MARIA LA BRAVA. BORBON DOS SICILIAS MARIA DE LAS. CONDESA DE BARCELONA.

Elizabeth At London Wedding - Princess Elizabeth arriver at St. Peters church, Eaton Square London for the Wedding of one of her Bridesmaids, Lady Elizabeth Lambart to MP. Mark Longman, today. July 20, 1949. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

09/01/1917. Portrait of the actress Loreto Prado.

Princess Victoria (1868 - 1935), fourth child of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, pictured in silhouette by Mr Baron Scotford of Regent Street. Date: 1913

Elsevier photo collection. Pentecost, fiancé Princess Margriet, Pieter van Vollenhoven, Haarse Church, adopted reformed municipality. Princess Margriet arrival church. June 6, 1965. Leiden, South Holland

09/30/1917. Mlle. Doria in a simple blue Jerca suit.

Elsevier photo collection. royal family arrived Lech winter sports holiday there. arrival Langen am Arlberg station. Princess Beatrix dog Princess Margriet walk. March 2, 1968. Langen am Arlberg, Austria

Duchess Visit Niagara - The Duchess of Kent and her daughter, Princess Alexandra, wearing sou' Westers and rubbers boots stand of the observation platform below the falls during their visit to Niagara. September 3, 1954.

Spanish tennis player, Lili de Alvarez, pictured at the French championships at Auteuil wearing her famous divided skirt, or culottes, designed by Schiaparelli which caused a sensation when she wore them in 1931. 1931

Elizabeth, Happy Bride-To-Be -- A beaming smile from 19-year-old Elizabeth Taylor as she leaves her London hotel wear attractive dress with cape shoulders. On ***** is a spray of orchids. Elizabeth - she will a week to-day- will marry actor Michael ***** tomorrow on Friday at Caxton Hall, London. ***** in to London last night for the wedding. February 20, 1952.

Marta Fuchs as Brünnhilde in "Goddämmerung" by Richard Wagner. Photography of Adolf Dous (World postcard with autograph recto and verso, dated 18.05.1941). State Opera Dresden, probably 1937

Mrs. Fanny Blankers-Koen - Athlete. February 2, 1949.

Exhibit Supply Company Picture Post Card, Jack Dempsey. This item is a picture post card used as an exhibit in the case of J. Frank Meyer, Trading as the Exhibit Supply Company v. Louis Hurwitz, Trading as United Postcard Supply Company. Issued by Exhibit Supply Company, this post card features Jack Dempsey..

Albert Augustine Edwards was born on November 5, 1888, in a back lane of Adelaide's depressed West End. His mother was a Mrs Miller and he believed his father to have been (Sir) Charles Cameron Kingston, South Australia's celebrated radical Premier of 1893-99 and a prominent federalist. August 14, 1929.

King George VI - (Portraits). December 14, 1936.

Elsevier photo collection. Queen Juliana received political Lower House home ten Bosch. queen goes entrance home ten Bosch. October 17, 1966. Hague, South Holland

SHH's Sisters - In Rome On European Tour -- Persian Princess Charnis Pahlevi (Left, leading two Pekingese dogs) and Fatenien Pahlevi leve the Rome Airport on arrival here for a shot visit an route to Amsterdam, Holland. the Princess, sisters of the Shah of Persia are visiting European capitals. May 18, 1949. (Photo by Pictorial Department).

STEIN, Gertrude (1874-1946). Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, photographed by Carl Van Vechten.

Elsevier photo collection. royal family vacation Porto Ercole, Italy .. holiday address visited Princess Beatrix shops Rome. undated. Italy, Rome

Photograph of Shirley Temple (1928-2014) an American actress, singer, dancer, businesswoman, and diplomat.

Mrs. T.A. Edison

Cisneros as "Niklausse", Copyright, Mishkin, New York

John Maynard Keynes in 1935, economist. Photograph. Detail (with Shaw in the original). Cambridge, Fitzwilliam Museum. Location: MUSEO FITZWILLIAM. Cambridge. ENGLAND.

John Maynard Keynes in 1935, economist. Photograph. Detail (with Shaw in the original). Cambridge, Fitzwilliam Museum. Location: MUSEO FITZWILLIAM, CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND.

Angela Maria "Geli" Raubal (1908 - 1931); Adolf Hitler's half-niece. Born in Linz, Austria-Hungary, she was the second child and eldest daughter of Leo Raubal Sr. and Hitler's half-sister, Angela Raubal. Raubal lived in close contact to her uncle from 1925 until her presumed suicide in 1931.

Florence Gilbert

Elsevier photo collection. Queen Juliana resides short winter sports holiday Zermatt. queen makes ski tour. March 25, 1966. Zermatt, Switzerland

ORSON WELLES in CITIZEN KANE (1941), directed by ORSON WELLES.

La cantante Ella Fitzgerald.

Claude McKay,1889 to 1948. Jamaican writer and poet. From the book Back to Montparnasse by Sisley Huddleston, published 1931

Madge Titheradge (1887-1961) Australian born actress, pictured in a fetching aviator costume for her role in "The Best of Luck" at which opened at Drury Lane in 1916. Date: 1916

Two of the bridesmaids the wedding of Winston Churchill and Clementine Hozier at St. Margaret's Church in Westminster on September 12th, 1908,. Miss Madeleine Whyte on the left and Miss Claire Frewen on the right. Date: 1908

Lady Diana Cooper, the British socialite and actress, at St. Moritz, Switzerland Date: 1892-1986

Mr. Rene Coty, French President of the Republic. January 1, 1954.

Josephine Baker began her career as an entertainer dancing on Broadway. She travelled to Paris in 1925 to star in La Revue Negre. Her exotic dance style and costume made her an instant hit. Josephine Baker went on to become the most successful American artist in France starring in films and having musical hits. During World War Two she worked undercover for the French Resistance whilst entertaining the troops. Racial prejudice prevented her stardom travelling with her to America. Her tal

Hanna Falk, born December 1, 1896 in Sörfly, died January 9, 1931 in Granbo. She is the mother of Ingrid Falk. Hanna Falk, född den 1 december 1896 i Sörfly, död den 9 januari 1931 i Granbo. Hon är mor till Ingrid Falk.

Mme. Revalles

Photograph of Frederick Ranalow (1873-1953) an Irish baritone, distinguished in opera, oratorio, and musical theatre. Dated 20th century

King George VI of England with Queen Elizabeth, and Princess Margaret, in South Africa, 1947

Incidents in the life of H.R.H. Prince George who will visit Australia for the Victoria Centenary Celebration this Autumn.Prince George at the Kings Birthday Celebrations at Whale Island, Portsmouth. June 02, 1925. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Beatrix in Canada. Princess Beatrix, on clogs, in Canada, shortly before her 8th birthday

Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, c1890s.Artist: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co

Lady Gifford photographed in her robes for Coronation.Lady Gifford former Miss Margaret Allen of Sydney in her Coronation robes photographed in her town house in Westminster. May 08, 1953.

CHRISTOPHER WALKEN in THE AFFAIR OF THE NECKACE (2001), directed by CHARLES SHYER.

Princess Elizabeth Watches Aldershot Tattoo Rehearsal Princess Elizabeth standing for the National Anthem Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose and 60,000 school children watched the only day light full dress rehearsal of the Aldershot Tattoo, the mammoth spectacle presented by the British Army, at the Rushmoor Arena, Aldershot, Hampshire, before the opening tomorrow (Wednesday). The Queen was to have attend, but was prevented from doing so by a cold and the Princess were accompanied by a Governess. June 7, 1938.

Francisco Franco Bahamonde (1892 1975) Spanish general, in 1936. Franco was the dictator and the Caudillo of Spain from 1939 until his death

Jeanne Anne Henri-Robert, wife of Paul Reynaud (15 October 1878 - 21 September 1966) who was a French politician and lawyer prominent in the interwar period, noted for his stances on economic liberalism and militant opposition to Germany.

LORETTA YOUNG.

Beatrix in Canada, Anefo, 1945 - 1946 photograph Princess Beatrix, on clogs, in Canada, shortly before her 8th birthday Canada photographic support Canada

06/10/1926. Charity tennis tournament in Lady Crosfield's garden: in the image, the Spanish tennis player Lilí Álvarez, who has arrived in England to participate in the Wimbledon tournament.

Portrait of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch of Russia (1860-1919), Russian Photographer

Former German Crown prince in front of his castle at Oels (Silesia) where he has been living with his family since he return to Germany

Queen Amelie of Portugal (1865 - 1951), Queen Consort of King Carlos I of Portugal until his assassination in 1908. Pictured in silhouette by Mr Baron Scotford of Regent Street. Date: 1913

Nazi Woman No.1 Arrives In England -- Frau Scholtz Klink, the "Perfect German Woman," and supreme leader of Germany's Woman's organizations, photographed on her arrival at Croydon today March 7.Germany's Nazi Woman Leader, Blonde, 36-year-old Frau Scholtz-Klink, regarded as Herr Hitle as the "Perfect German Woman" arrived in England by Air today March 7. Frau Scholtz-Klink is supreme head of the German Woman's Organizations. Tonight she will attend a private dinner given by the Anglo-German Fellowship at Claridge's Hotel, London, at which she will be the guest of Honour. March 18, 1939. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Betty Woodrow, 07 May 1950, by Leslie Adkin.

The Hague, the Netherlands Mademoiselle Gérardin of the newspaper L 'Nice Enfreur , 1929 - Netherlands - Stéphane Passet - (August 17-31) (French - La Haye , Pays-Bas Mademoiselle Gérardin du journal l' Eclaireur de Nice). Woman, portrait, diplomacy, press, journalism, peace, repairs, Human beings, international relations, registration , information, First World War, Hollande, The Hague, Miss Gerardin of the Nice Eclaireur

Photograph of Anna May Wong (1905-1961) first Chinese American movie star. Dated 1929

Portrait of Robert Burns (1759-1796) was a poet and lyricist. He is widely known as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. Dated 1787

New Pictures of Mrs Simpson.This Candid Camera Picture of Mrs Ernest Simpson, Friend of King Edward, was made while she Awaited the Arrival of Friends Aboard the "Queen Mary" Boat Train at Waterloo Station here Today. Her Companion was not Identified. November 10, 1936. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd).

Senator Harry Lane.

English model and actress Twiggy.

Film still from 'Pollyanna' starring Hayley Mills (1946-) an English actress. Dated 20th Century

DEU, Germany, Dortmund: Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965-71. Dortmund. Pop singer Manuela (Doris Wegener) 1965. MR ja!, Europe

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. 1868-1918. The last emperor of Russia.

Mao Zedong or Mao Tse-Tung About (December 26, 1893 - September 9, 1976), Chinese communist revolutionary and a founding father of the People's Republic of China. Seen here proclaiming the Peoples Republic 1949

Elsevier photo collection. delegation Keukenhof Flora flower basket offered Koningin Juliana. March 6, 1953. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Schoolgirl Mimi Has Friendship With A King. Met Farouk In Deauville.Hitting the French headlines owing to her friendship with the holiday making King Farouk at Deauville, is 16-year-old Mimi Medart, pictured here (in bathing costume) with the French actress Cecile Sorel. Blue-eyed, Blonde Mimi, schoolgirl daughter of American millionaire William Medart, arrived here over the weekend with her parents from Deanville. Farouk is also expected in Biarritz with in a few days. Mimi met Farouk three times in Deauville, but it was the best kept secret of the Royal holiday. August 28, 1950.

MARY BAKER EDDY Founder of Christian Science in later life, going out for her daily drive Date: 1821 - 1910

Photograph of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (1900-2002) with Princess Elizabeth (1926-) at Buckingham Palace. Dated 20th Century.

MONTSERRAT CABALLE in CABALLE, MAS ALLA DE LA MUSICA (2003), directed by ANTONIO A. FARRE and RAUL ROMAN.

Hon Rt Harold Christie & Wife Virginia. October 20, 1943. (Photo by Associated Press).

ROSANNA SCHIAFFINO.

Elsevier photo collection. Concertgebouw Amsterdam concert marriage Princess Margriet Pieter van Vollenhoven. guests Princess Beatrix Prince Claus. December 21, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Miss Bernays

Fernand Ansseau (1890-1972), Belgian operatic tenor, active 1913-1939. Artist: Unknown

Viscount Brookeborough Takes Seat In LordsViscount Brookeborough, Ulster Premier, with other peers and Garter King of Arms in procession prior to the new peers introduction in the House of Lords, London, to-day (Wednesday).Left to right - Viscount Alanbrooke. and Sir George Bellew. Garter King of Arms. November 12, 1952.

Mrs. Adolphus E. Watson. Original caption: Mrs. Adolphus E. Watson, sponsor for U.S. Submarine Finback Navy Yard, Portsmouth, NH.. 1941-08-25T00:00:00.

Sir Henry Irving as Philip II of Spain, circa 1880

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