Scantily Collection

Female Type / Maid 1935
Pretty young French maid with a revealing neckline: " Sir has the flu, so I m going to try and raise his morale." Date: 1935

Exotic dancer by Rene Bull
A stylised illustration by Rene Bull (1872-1942) showing a scantily clad exotic dancer in a beautiful garden hanging with fruits

Pin-Up in Petticoat
Pin-up girl lifts up her flounced petticoat revealing shapely legs & broderie anglaise edged knickers as she stands between a Christmas tree & a full-length mirror

Showing her Knickers
A young woman lifts her dress to reveal her drawers which have decorative vandyked trim. She also wears a cloche hat, silk stockings and tango heel shoes

Lady in Underwear 1919
A scantily dressed woman stands in her nighty, stocking and shoes and adjusts her hair

Woman in Petticoat 1920
A woman raises her petticoat for the camera

Blossoms
A colour illustration of a group of scantily clad ladies picking blossom flowers

A Bare living by Wilton Williams
A cabaret dancer wearing very little entertains diners at a smart restaurant. Date: 1928

FEMALE TYPE / RAISED SKIRT
A smiling young Frenchwoman raises the skirt of her slip. Date: 1920s

FEMALE TYPE / READING BOOK
A smiling young Frenchwoman in slip, hat, stockings and shoes - shes holding a book, but looking at the camera. Date: 1920s

60S SUNBATHER
A blonde model, wearing a white bathing costume and sunglasses, reclines on a sun lounger on a balcony. Date: 1960s

Harem Girl / Woof
Scantily clad harem girl, in a headdress & harem pants, sits demurely on a leopard skin rug while she admires her jewellery. Date: 1950s

Frilly French Knickers
A young woman lifts her dress to reveal a lace edged pair of camiknickers (French knickers or step-ins )revealing a glimpse of her stocking tops, suspender belt and garter

Strip club
Illustration of strip club with scantily clad strippers performing for an ogling male audience. Date: 1960

La Vie Parisienne 1920
A scantily clad young lady frolics on the front cover of a festive La Vie Parisienne while a turkey looks less than impressed that hes about to be the focal point of dinner

Girl Wears Towel / Colour
A young blonde model dressed in white stilettos and a towel watches out of a window. She is possibly expecting a visitor with a gift to put under her Christmas tree

Female Type / Underclothes
A young woman is taken by surprise when someone important arrives, and she is still in her underclothes!

Female Type / Scanty Dress
A woman stands at the window at twilight in a transparent dressing gown

Female / Scanty / Dressing
A scantily-clad young woman can t decide what to wear; her gentleman friend peeps round the curtain unconcerned

Pinup girl, Movie Humor magazine
Pinup girl, described as a Metropolitan Model, in Movie Humor magazine, November 1937. Date: 1937

Dorothy Compton, Movie Humor magazine
Dorothy Compton, performer, appearing in an elaborate costume at the French Casino (probably the one in New York City), in Movie Humor magazine, November 1937. Date: 1937

Cover design, Movie Humor magazine, November 1937 -- Hollywood Girls and Gags! The pigskin you love to touch. Showing a scantily dressed woman holding an American football 1937

Girl Stranded in Flood
A young woman dressed only in stockings, hat and scarf, clutches an umbrella and shelters on the top of a lamppost from the rain and creeping flood waters Date: 1919

Female Type / Model 1918
LE DEBUT DU MODELE - on her first assignment, she is shy about revealing all. Date: 1918

Female Type / Dressing
A pretty young woman kneels on a chair to get dressed, and is rather pleased with her new pearl necklace, a gift from an admirer. Date: 1914

Female Type / Fan C1915
Young woman holding a fan, showing off her bare back. Date: circa 1915

Heritage Craft Schools, Chailey, Sussex
Inmates of the Heritage Craft Schools for crippled boys at Chailey, East Sussex. The scantily clad boys are engaged in various craft activities outside a thatched building

Large Group of Dancing Zulus
A large group of scantily clad dancing Zulus. Date: 1936

The night mare, England ca. 1790, a scantily clad woman asleep on a bed, a little man sitting on her chest pulling back her see-through covers

Sleeping shepherdesses, Adriaen van der Kabel, 1648 - 1705

Sleeping shepherdesses, print maker: unknown, Adriaen van der Kabel, 1673

Fearfulness, Raphael Sadeler (I), 1592

The Night Mare, England Ca. 1790, A Scantily Clad Woman Asleep On A Bed, A Little Man Sitting On Her Chest Pulling Back Her See-through Covers

Female Type / Italian
A pretty Italian woman wearing a revealing jacket. Date: 1918

Female Type after Bath
A pretty young woman dries herself after her bath. Date: circa 1910

Berlin Showgirls / 1927
A line of showgirls pose for the camera in front of a large poster of a scantily clad girl playing the saxophone Date: 1927

Female Type / Rice Powder
An elegant 18th century lady, only half dressed, uses her Poudre de Ris to make herself even more attractive. Date: 1911

Britannia and Eve magazine, July 1936
Front cover illustration featuring a scantily-clad blonde bombshell, dangerously close to revealing herself even further

Women with Flowers 1926
The glorification of flowers and women. 2 of 2

My Flame of Love
A beautiful woman in a diaphanous dress kneels and enjoys the incense emanating from the lamp in her hands

Girl with Parrots
A scantily dressed woman displays two rather noisy looking parrots

Drawing Class in University College, London, 1881
Engraving showing a life drawing class taking place in the Slade room of University College, London, 1881. A large number of female undergraduates are shown drawing a scantily-clad male model

Good View on Hill 1928
A scantily dressed young woman enjoys a splendid view on a hilltop; the gentleman behind her gets a fine view too

Horseback Feat / Bon Ton
A scantily clad girl stands on the back of a horse

Girl with Towel / Profile
A dark haired beauty with cats eye make-up holds a striped towel to her chest

Wherever I Lay my Hat
A smiling outdoor girl wearing little more than a large straw hat which she demurely uses to cover her chest

Pin-Up with Red Towel
Shocked blonde model wraps a red towel more tightly round her to protect her modesty from voyeuristic prying eyes

Pin-Up in Bathrobe 4 / 5
Brunette model, dressed in blue slingbacks & a bathrobe kneels on the bed & pauses from looking out of the window at the snow. Is she looking for Father Christmas?

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"Exploring the Evolution of Feminine Fashion: From 1935's Maid to Exotic Dancer and Pin-Up" Step back in time as we delve into the captivating world of fashion through the ages. In 1935, a demure maid donned her uniform with grace, embodying elegance and modesty. Fast forward to a daring era where a girl confidently flaunts her curves in a revealing swimsuit, embracing liberation and self-expression. The enchantment continues as we encounter an exotic dancer by Rene Bull, captivating audiences with her mesmerizing moves and alluring attire. A pin-up in petticoat captures hearts with her coy smile, exuding timeless beauty that transcends generations. Delving deeper into history reveals glimpses of scandalous secrets hidden beneath layers of society's norms. Witnessing a woman showing her knickers challenges societal boundaries while celebrating individuality during an era when such acts were considered rebellious. Travel further back to witness the charm of women in petticoats from the 1920s; their delicate femininity shines through each intricate stitch. A lady clad only in underwear from 1919 showcases vulnerability amidst changing times—a silent testament to resilience and strength. Unveiling another facet of feminine allure, we encounter topless female types from the roaring twenties—boldly defying conventions while embracing freedom like never before imagined. Amidst this journey through time, blossoms bloom alongside harem girls who woof their way into our hearts—exoticism intertwined with innocence creating an intoxicating blend that leaves us captivated. Parisian ladies gracefully parade winter dresses for 1800 and 1799—an exquisite fusion of copper engraving and watercolors capturing elegance frozen within frames—a testament to enduring style throughout centuries past. Finally, an image engraved on paper unveils yet another chapter—the allure clad women forever etched onto our collective memory—an embodiment of sensuality and desire that transcends time.