Mantles Collection

Planets internal structures, and Pluto, computer artwork. Mercury, Mars and Venus consist of a large iron core (spherical), surrounded by a thick silicate mantle (yellow) covered in a surface crust

Saxon Ladies / Strutt
Anglo-Saxons of 9th & 10th centuries: tunics (kirtles)- one with an embroidered hem, super-tunic (roc), mantles, veils or head-rails which completely cover the hair

Anglo-Saxon Men Pl. XIX
Anglo-Saxons of 9th & 10th century: green tunic, pan-hose & shoes, tunic with gold border & front slit, mantles, leg bandages, shoes with a central slit on the upper. 9th century

Firefighters in action in Commercial Road, East London
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at business premises, 81/85 Commercial Road, East London, 18 June 1957. The first floor, a large tailors workshop

Veritas Mantles & Burner
Veritas mantles and burners

Fleet Street Coventry, 1941 a42_00533
5 - 5A Fleet Street, Coventry. The exterior of 5 and 5A Fleet Street, premises of H E Bass, Furrier and Simmons, Drapers. Evidence of damage caused by air raids can be seen to adjacent buildings

Paris Fashions, Head-Dresses and Mantles (engraving)
1626027 Paris Fashions, Head-Dresses and Mantles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Fashions, Head-Dresses and Mantles)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1623280 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 April 1886)

Advertisement, Jay (engraving)
1041660 Advertisement, Jay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Jay)

May Fashions, the New Mantles (engraving)
2771493 May Fashions, the New Mantles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: May Fashions, the New Mantles)

Advertisement for Welsbach, providers of gas mantles & burners and gas radiators, showing a cosy domestic scene with two little girls

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1107189 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

J As Shorters, tailor, trade card (engraving)
731578 J As Shorters, tailor, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J As Shorters, tailor, trade card)

Poster, Veritas Mantles and Burners, British Made -- Gosh! them Veritas beat all. circa 1910

The New Mantles for the Coming Winter (engraving)
2785845 The New Mantles for the Coming Winter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Mantles for the Coming Winter)

Advertisement, Marshall and Snelgrove (engraving)
1622730 Advertisement, Marshall and Snelgrove (engraving) by Sulman, Thomas (fl.1855-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Marshall and Snelgrove)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1041207 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Paris Winter Fashions (engraving)
1104329 Paris Winter Fashions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Winter Fashions)

Advertisement, Era Incandescent Petroleum Burner (engraving)
1606721 Advertisement, Era Incandescent Petroleum Burner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Era Incandescent Petroleum Burner)

Pope Leo XIII, pub. 1878 (colour litho)
2646257 Pope Leo XIII, pub. 1878 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci (1810-1903)

Cream wool mantle made from woven Kashmir shawl, 1870s (wool)
3100433 Cream wool mantle made from woven Kashmir shawl, 1870s (wool) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

Pope Leo XIII, pub. 1878 (colour litho)
2646304 Pope Leo XIII, pub. 1878 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci (1810-1903)

The kitchen at Hayes Barton (colour litho)
3095824 The kitchen at Hayes Barton (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The kitchen at Hayes Barton. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Mantles and Costumes Department, Debenham and Freebody, Wigmore Street, London (photo)
5990798 A Mantles and Costumes Department, Debenham and Freebody, Wigmore Street, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisements (engraving)
1622979 Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisements. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 December 1884)

St. John, 1590-95 (oil on canvas)
1067975 St. John, 1590-95 (oil on canvas) by Greco, El Domenico (1541-1614) (after); 62.9x50.5 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts Collection, gift of Doris A

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1045745 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1045803 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Advertisements (engraving)
1044800 Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisements. Illustration for The Graphic)

Costumes and Toilettes for Garden Fetes, Mantles and Chapeaux, for Ladies and Young Ladies (engraving)
6032561 Costumes and Toilettes for Garden Fetes, Mantles and Chapeaux, for Ladies and Young Ladies (engraving) by European School

Advertisement, Messers Jay (engraving)
1595384 Advertisement, Messers Jay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Messers Jay)

Anne Hathaways Cottage, Stratford upon Avon (colour litho)
3095324 Anne Hathaways Cottage, Stratford upon Avon (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Hathaways Cottage, Stratford upon Avon)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1044956 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Anglo-Saxon women wear tunics over which are worn super- tunics or rocs & mantles. Head-rails or veils which are draped over the head, neck & shoulders cover their hair. Date: 8th century

Veritas Mantles 1929
Advertisement for Veritas Mantles...for strength and brilliancy. A clumsy man (possibly a lamp lighter) accidentally breaks the glass of a street lamp with his ladder as he passes...Not broken

Anglo-Norman Dress C11Th
Costume of the Norman period. Garments include: leg bandages, hooded mantles, phrygian caps, tunics, kirtles with pendant sleeves, veils, wimples, super-tunics

C11th Dress / Pope & King
A Pope & a King wearing embroidered super-tunics & mantles. The king wears a crown, the pope a tall conical hat. The servants tunic & cloak are dagged. Date: 11th century

Noble & Middle Class C14
Clothing of the upper & middle class: voluminous outer garments resembling cloaks or mantles, fur hats with narrow up-turned brims. N.B shoes with bars, pouch & dagger. Date: 14th century

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"Mantles: Unveiling the Layers of Planetary Mysteries" Delving into the depths of celestial bodies, scientists have unraveled the enigmatic mantles that cloak their internal structures. Just as Saxon ladies adorned themselves with elegant strutt mantles, planets too possess hidden layers waiting to be discovered. Intriguingly, Anglo-Saxon men from Pl. XIX were captivated by these planetary wonders, drawing parallels between their own attire and the cosmic mantles. Little did they know that beneath their feet lay a world shrouded in mystery. But not all they can ethereal; some serve a more practical purpose. Firefighters in action on Commercial Road, East London donned protective gear resembling robust mantles to brave infernos and safeguard lives. Meanwhile, Veritas Mantles & Burner illuminated homes with radiant warmth. Their gas-powered marvels brought comfort during harsh winters when Fleet Street Coventry sought solace amidst war-torn times in 1941 (a42_00533). Beyond functionality lies fashion's embrace of mantles' allure. Paris Fashions showcased head-dresses and exquisite garments draped like majestic mantles through captivating engravings. Jay's advertisement further enticed style enthusiasts to elevate their wardrobe with these regal accessories. May Fashions introduced new mantle designs through intricate engravings, inviting women to embrace elegance and grace while adorning themselves with this timeless garment. Even technological advancements found inspiration in mantled beauty – Welsbach revolutionized gas lighting by providing innovative gas mantles & burners along with efficient radiators for enhanced living experiences. As we turn each page of advertisements engraved meticulously throughout history, one thing becomes clear – whether it is exploring planetary mysteries or embracing fashion trends or even revolutionizing technology – "mantle" has been an ever-present symbol representing layers waiting to be uncovered and celebrated across various realms of human existence.