Images Dated 1st March 2008

Replica of the Corbridge Lanx N081012

CORBRIDGE Roman Town Museum, Northumberland. Replica of the Corbridge Lanx. Rectangular Roman silver platter depicting Apollo, Artemis and Athena. The original was discovered in 1735 and is owned by the British Museum.
The raised rim is decorated with a running vine-scroll in relief, and forms a frame to the picture which depicts Apollo at the entrance to a shrine; his sister Artemis enters on the left, and Athena is also present

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Clothing Fashion Beachwear: Gloria Martin wearing "Puritan Maid"

Clothing Fashion Beachwear: Gloria Martin wearing "Puritan Maid" Ladies Swimsuit Designer - R.S. Andain-Holt, N.R.D., F.R.S.A., F.C.I. Material - Nylon Mesh from John Heathcoat & Co. Ltd. Applique of Lurex Jersey from Dow Chemicals Ltd. The high neck, sleeves and trunks show a return to the modest line of the early 1920's but the decorative applique brightens the otherwise plainness of the suit. Gloves by Mrs. Cornelia James, in the same materials as the swim suit. Pruitan Hat by Mr. Anonymous, in the same materials as the swim suit, to complete the ensemble. The whole a very practical outfit for surf riding. The garment made in the research department of Singer Sewing Machine Co. Ltd., by courtesy of Mr. Charles Pitt. November 1964 P021976

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Clothing-Fashion: Hats: London milliner Rudolph dreamt up this high-crowned velvet "

Clothing-Fashion: Hats: London milliner Rudolph dreamt up this high-crowned velvet "Mad Hatter" cloche the autumn collection of Rudolph Paterson, one of the top "Eleven" designers. August 1958 P025125

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1950s, 20th Century, Clothing, Fashion, Hat, Hats, Model, Modelling