Bias Collection

Sir John Taylor Coleridge, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sir John Taylor Coleridge, 1858. Our Judges are so deservedly esteemed by the public, and their integrity, knowledge, and ability are regarded with so much veneration

View of the Roman Forum in Athens
View of the Roman Forum or Agora in Athens, Greece. Built during the reign of Emperor Augustus. L Elevazione del Foro di Atene

Periander, Solon, Bias, Thales and Pittacus
Portraits of Corinthian ruler Periander 1, Athenian statesman Solon 2, Bias of Priene 3, Greek mathetician Thales of Miletus 4, and Pittacus of Mytilene 5. etc

Bias brings the oxen of Iphiclus to Neleus (colour litho)
5997326 Bias brings the oxen of Iphiclus to Neleus (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bias brings the oxen of Iphiclus to Neleus)

Bias brings the oxen of Iphiclus to Neleus (colour litho)
5223711 Bias brings the oxen of Iphiclus to Neleus (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bias brings the oxen of Iphiclus to Neleus)

Outres pour traverser la riviere Bias (engraving)
3645979 Outres pour traverser la riviere Bias (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outres pour traverser la riviere Bias)

Madam Calas, with her two daughters, listens to the verdict of the trial of her husband
XEE2648418 Madam Calas, with her two daughters, listens to the verdict of the trial of her husband, Jean, illustration from Causes celebres de tous les peuples, by Armand Fouquier

Solon Athens Solon Salaminius title object seven sages
Solon of Athens Solon Salaminius (title on object) The seven sages of Greece (series title), A man in military clothing, full-length portrait, seen on the left, standing by a building

An Empty Scale

Wedding of Pamela Tabor to John Daniell, 1933
Bride and groom at a 1933 wedding. He wears a tail coat and top hat with white gloves, she a white satin bias cut dress with a bouquet of arum lilies. Date: 1933

Court gown by Isobel 1938
An elegant, streamlined court gown for presentation at their Majesties court in 1938 by Isobel. Note the traditional three feathers in the hair and the ostrich fan

Drawings Prints, Print, Judge, Bias, Shedding, Tears, Thronus Justitiae, tredecim
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Judge Bias Shedding Tears, from Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis... plate 9, Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis

Thales of Miletus, Jacob de Gheyn (III), Decimus Magnus Ausonius, Nicolaes de Clerck, 1616

Chilon of Sparta, print maker: Jacob de Gheyn III, Decimus Magnus Ausonius, Nicolaes de Clerck, 1616

Bias of Priene, Jacob de Gheyn (III), Decimus Magnus Ausonius, Nicolaes de Clerck, 1616

Evening dress by Patrick Perrott, 1934
An evening dress by Patrick Perrott, designed for Liberty, composed of sequins made from the shavings of tortoiseshell combs with rayed straps at the back giving it an enviable distinction. Date: 1934

The Seven Sages of Greece, 7th century BC
The Seven Sages of Greece. The traditions of Ancient Greece named seven philosophers and statesmen from the 7th and 6th centuries BC as the wisest of men

Bias of Priene, Greek philosopher
Bias (fl. 6th century BCE), Greek philosopher and one of the Seven Sages of Greece. Bias lived in the Greek city state of Priene

Britannia and Eve front cover, March 1932
Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine featuring a woman posing in an orange bias cut dress typical of the period, and black hat

The Mode in May by Gordon Conway
A fashion illustration of a heavy pink satin gown, cut on the bias. The bodice is cut like a small bolero, tied at the back with a bow. The dress is worn with long pink suede gloves

Dolcis shoes advertisement
Advertisement for Dolcis shoe salons, showing some of their latest designs and a picture of a woman in a long bias cut pink dress and floppy hat, typical of 1930

Seven Sages of Greece
The Seven Sages, or Wise Men, of Greece - Bias of Priene; Chilo of Sparta; Cleobolus of Lindos; Periander of Corinth; Pittacus of Mytilene; Solon of Athens; Thales of Miletus

Gown with Ruff Straps
A bias cut pink satin gown by Jeanne Lanvin with a gored skirt and large multi-coloured ruff-like sleeves

Evening Gown / Mainbocher
Peach, bias cut gown with thin straps and wrap-over bodice which is echoed in the diagonal skirt panels. The skirt is gored with a train. A fur-trimmed scarf is worn

Stiebel Backless Dress
Design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) for an elegant black bias cut evening gown with silver ruched sleeves and a deep scooped back

Victor Stiebel Design
A design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) for an elegant green suit with fitted jacket, long bias cut skirt and fur stole

Victor Stiebel / Outfit
A wedding guest ensemble designed by Victor Stiebel for Miss Evans Jones comprising of an elegant bias cut powder blue dress with an eletric blue coat and hat

Victor Stiebel / Gown
A design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) for an elegant bias cut evening dress, complete with sequinned trim, pin tucked bodice and puffed sleeves

Victor Stiebel / Leinster
Photograph of Agness Rafelle, Duchess of Leinster wearing a stunning black bias cut evening gown by Victor Stiebel, trimmed with arum lilies

Bias of Priene
BIAS of Priene Greek sage, one of the Seven Wise Men of ancient Greece

Scarves from 1933
A selection of scarves including bias scarves in crepe de chine & wool mousselaine, also coatees: one in red velvet the other in tinsel with frilled collars

Costume / Women 1933
Lilac satin bias cut gown with gathered self-coloured belt, gored skirt & marabou trimmed shoulder straps. Her blonde hair is dressed in a marcel wave

Lady and her Linen / 1929
A bias cut dress with V shaped back & cape, narrow sleeves, bell shaped reverse cuffs & soft gored skirt which dips slightly more at the back

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"Bias: Unveiling the Layers of Prejudice and Injustice" In a world plagued by bias, it is crucial to reflect upon historical events that have shaped our understanding of this pervasive issue. From the chilling account of the Boston Massacre in 1770, where soldiery unleashed unspeakable horrors on innocent civilians, to the vividly colored engraving depicting a Chart of the World as an indictment against slavery in 1820 - these artifacts serve as stark reminders of humanity's capacity for prejudice. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter figures like Periander, Solon, Bias, Thales, and Pittacus - renowned philosophers whose wisdom sought to challenge biased thinking. Bias himself emerges from ancient tales bringing oxen to Neleus; his actions symbolizing not only physical strength but also moral fortitude in standing up against injustice. Even centuries later, bias continues its relentless grip on society. The engraving showcasing individuals traversing the treacherous river Bias serves as a metaphorical representation of our ongoing struggle against discriminatory practices. Meanwhile, Madam Calas listens anxiously to her husband's trial verdict - a poignant reminder that even within legal systems meant to uphold justice, biases can taint outcomes and tear families apart. Yet amidst these dark narratives lies hope - embodied by moments such as Pamela Tabor's wedding or Isobel's exquisite court gown fashion design in 1938. These instances remind us that love transcends prejudice while artistry challenges societal norms. An empty scale silently speaks volumes about fairness denied due to prejudiced minds tipping justice off-balance. However, it also implores us all to recalibrate our perspectives and strive for impartiality. Finally, Gordon Conway's Tatler fashion captures how media itself can perpetuate biases or become agents for change when used responsibly. It beckons us towards introspection regarding our own role in shaping public opinion and dismantling stereotypes.