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"Captivating Hostesses: A Journey through Time and Elegance" Step into the Terminal Building at Dublin Airport, Republic of Ireland

Background imageHostess Collection: Terminal Building, Dublin Airport, Republic of Ireland

Terminal Building, Dublin Airport, Republic of Ireland. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageHostess Collection: Poster advertising Pan American World Airways

Poster advertising Pan American World Airways
Poster for Pan American World Airways, later known as Pan Am, advertising a direct service between Paris and New York. Enfin!

Background imageHostess Collection: Flying for the Summer Week-end by C. E. Turner

Flying for the Summer Week-end by C. E. Turner
Illustration from 1928 by C.E. Turner reflecting the growing rise of civilian flying in the 1920s. The caption reads, ...only last month there was a house-party at which the ten guests

Background imageHostess Collection: The Banquet

The Banquet
Artist: Linton, James Dromgole - Title: The Banquet - Date: 1882 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 127 x 251.5

Background imageHostess Collection: Madame Recamier

Madame Recamier
JEANNE-FRANCOISE-JULIE- ADELAIDE RECAMIER nee BERNARD Also known as MADAME RECAMIER, influential French social and political hostess

Background imageHostess Collection: Tatler cover: Duchess of Sutherland

Tatler cover: Duchess of Sutherland
Millicent Fanny Sutherland-Leveson Gower- [ne Millicent Fanny St Clair-Erskine], duchess of Sutherland (1867-1955), society hostess and social reformer

Background imageHostess Collection: British Caledonian Airways air hostess Angela Booth, 23, of Norton near Stockton

British Caledonian Airways air hostess Angela Booth, 23, of Norton near Stockton. 27/08/1979

Background imageHostess Collection: Rosie - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Rosie - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Rosie - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Olivia Baroness Ardilaun

Olivia Baroness Ardilaun
OLIVIA CHARLOTTE WHITE, baroness ARDILAUN, wife of Arthur Edward Guinness - in 1900 she was hostess to Queen Victoria. Date: CIRCA 1871

Background imageHostess Collection: British Airways stewardesses show off a classic and elegant new uniform designed by top

British Airways stewardesses show off a classic and elegant new uniform designed by top British fashion house Baccarat. The new uniforms were to be in full service by 1978. 24/05/1977

Background imageHostess Collection: Lady Londonderry, WW1

Lady Londonderry, WW1
Edith Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Marchioness of Londonderry DBE (3 December 1878 23 April 1959), noted society hostess, and, during the First World War director of the Womens Legion

Background imageHostess Collection: Aeolian Pianola Advertisement

Aeolian Pianola Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for the Aeolian Co. Ltd. promoting the Pianola piano, a boon to the hostess. The image shows a young woman playing the Pianola to the enjoyment of some guests nearby

Background imageHostess Collection: KAROLINE MICHAELIS (1763-1809). German writer and hostess. Wife of August Wilhelm von Schlegel

KAROLINE MICHAELIS (1763-1809). German writer and hostess. Wife of August Wilhelm von Schlegel (1796-1803) and Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph von Schelling (1803-1809). Line and stipple engraving

Background imageHostess Collection: Food Served on a Flight

Food Served on a Flight
An Airline Steward and Air Hostess serve a roast meal to flight passengers

Background imageHostess Collection: Shakespeare - Henry V

Shakespeare - Henry V - Pistol: Pish for thee, Iceland dog! circa 1830

Background imageHostess Collection: Portrait of Madame Recamier (1777-1849) engraved by Antoine Auguste Ernest Hebert

Portrait of Madame Recamier (1777-1849) engraved by Antoine Auguste Ernest Hebert
KW102384 Portrait of Madame Recamier (1777-1849) engraved by Antoine Auguste Ernest Hebert (1817-1908) (engraving) by Viollat, Eugene Joseph (d.1901) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Background imageHostess Collection: Shelburne Hostesses

Shelburne Hostesses
The famous Shelburne Hostesses from the Shelburne Lounge, cocktail bar, Lexington Avenue, New York

Background imageHostess Collection: Before Guests Arrive

Before Guests Arrive
The hostess examines her table setting to make sure she hasn t forgotten anything

Background imageHostess Collection: When three Bunnies visited the local. Youngest Bunny Girl, Serena Williams, 18

When three Bunnies visited the local. Youngest Bunny Girl, Serena Williams, 18, of Londons Playboy Club, invited her two Bunny girl friends for a short holiday in Glorious Devon at her parents home

Background imageHostess Collection: Two portraits of Beatrice Selfridge, the daughter

Two portraits of Beatrice Selfridge, the daughter of Gordon Selfridge, 1925, the hostess of Lansdowne House Date: 1925

Background imageHostess Collection: Air France stewardesses Karen Brown (left) and Sarah Asch prepare for the inaugural

Air France stewardesses Karen Brown (left) and Sarah Asch prepare for the inaugural Newcastle to Paris flight. 26/10/1996

Background imageHostess Collection: Passengers on the first Dan-Air flight from Newcastle Airport caught a glimpse of

Passengers on the first Dan-Air flight from Newcastle Airport caught a glimpse of the services new-look air hostesses. The ladies switched their red uniforms for French Navy on Easter Sunday

Background imageHostess Collection: Gill Stokoe, 30, senior stewardess onboard a British Airways Trident airliner at

Gill Stokoe, 30, senior stewardess onboard a British Airways Trident airliner at Newcastle Airport on the 25th anniversary of the regular route between Newcastle and London. 15/05/1978

Background imageHostess Collection: British Caledonian Airways sales staff, Pat Neill (left) and Gilly Penny

British Caledonian Airways sales staff, Pat Neill (left) and Gilly Penny. Pat, 23, and Gilly, 24, were part of a six strong sales force meeting travel agents and top industry

Background imageHostess Collection: Servisair check in desk staff show off their new uniforms

Servisair check in desk staff show off their new uniforms. Servisair were the handling agents for British Caledonian Airways who operated from Newcastle Airport to Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Glasgow

Background imageHostess Collection: Former British Airways cabin crew, (left to right) air hostesses, Deidre Foster

Former British Airways cabin crew, (left to right) air hostesses, Deidre Foster, Alexia Wheeler, Lynda Rutherford and Barbara Tweddle. 10/03/1999

Background imageHostess Collection: Britannia Airways captain Dave Lott and stewardess Joan Young at Newcastle Airport

Britannia Airways captain Dave Lott and stewardess Joan Young at Newcastle Airport. 08/09/1991

Background imageHostess Collection: Britannia Airways stewardesses, Lisa Brownlee and Cathryn McGuckin, at Newcastle Airport

Britannia Airways stewardesses, Lisa Brownlee and Cathryn McGuckin, at Newcastle Airport. 08/09/1991

Background imageHostess Collection: Bunny girls at Playboy Club, London. September 1969 P018486

Bunny girls at Playboy Club, London. September 1969 P018486

Background imageHostess Collection: Six bunny girls heading for the charts at the Playboy club

Six bunny girls heading for the charts at the Playboy club, have just made their first record, " Caught Live" being released on the Decca label. January 1969 P018481

Background imageHostess Collection: Bunny girls at playboy cover up. May 1970 P018508

Bunny girls at playboy cover up. May 1970 P018508

Background imageHostess Collection: Bunny girls at Londons Playboy Club. November 1978 P018511

Bunny girls at Londons Playboy Club. November 1978 P018511

Background imageHostess Collection: Wiskers Face - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Wiskers Face - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Wiskers Face - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Shockima - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Shockima - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Shockima - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Naked Girl with Blue Truss - Murrays Cabaret Club Costume

Naked Girl with Blue Truss - Murrays Cabaret Club Costume
Naked Girl with Blue Truss - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Michelle - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Michelle - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Michelle - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Madelaine - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Madelaine - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Madelaine - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Honor - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Honor - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Honor - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Hair Styles Mc - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Hair Styles Mc - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Hair Styles Mc - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Diabolo Man - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Diabolo Man - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Diabolo Man - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Carmen - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Carmen - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Carmen - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Bell Boy (Girl?) - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Bell Boy (Girl?) - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Bell Boy (Girl?) - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Bell Boy - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Bell Boy - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Bell Boy - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Jasmine Bligh, television announcer

Jasmine Bligh, television announcer
Jasmine Lydia Bligh (20 May 1913 21 July 1991), one of the first three BBC Television Service presenters in the 1930s. Along with Leslie Mitchell and Elizabeth Cowell

Background imageHostess Collection: A hostess for the children, thats 18 year old Bonita Shawe from Enfield

A hostess for the children, thats 18 year old Bonita Shawe from Enfield. Thames Television the new London weekday programme company

Background imageHostess Collection: 19th International Boat Show, Earls Court, London, 2nd January 1973

19th International Boat Show, Earls Court, London, 2nd January 1973. On display, Colin Chapman s, of Lotus Cars, £ 30, 000 luxury boat called Marauder

Background imageHostess Collection: Three hostesses who will help visitors to Liverpools St

Three hostesses who will help visitors to Liverpools St. Johns Beacon, towering above them. They are (left to right) Cherrie Threthewy, Jackie Downes, and Pat Kelly. 30th March 1971

Background imageHostess Collection: An Air UK Stewardess abseils from the Tyne Bridge on the Gateshead side

An Air UK Stewardess abseils from the Tyne Bridge on the Gateshead side. Circa: 1994

Background imageHostess Collection: Britannia Airways stewardess, Viv Donnelly, at Newcastle Airport

Britannia Airways stewardess, Viv Donnelly, at Newcastle Airport. 14/06/1989

Background imageHostess Collection: British Airways stewardesses Margaret Delaney (left) and Jane Swanson were part of a team

British Airways stewardesses Margaret Delaney (left) and Jane Swanson were part of a team looking to recruit new stewards and stewardesses from Newcastle

Background imageHostess Collection: Mandy Hopper, 11, from Ash Avenue, Gilesgate, wrote to The Journals Fix It

Mandy Hopper, 11, from Ash Avenue, Gilesgate, wrote to The Journals Fix It desk " I would like to be an air hostess on an aeroplane

Background imageHostess Collection: Steve Casey, pictured with left to right, Anne Liddle, Jeanette Jenkins and Linda Clough

Steve Casey, pictured with left to right, Anne Liddle, Jeanette Jenkins and Linda Clough. Dan-Air, the company accused of labelling cabin staff as sexually promiscuous

Background imageHostess Collection: The international airline Dan-Air which operates from Newcastle Airport

The international airline Dan-Air which operates from Newcastle Airport, paid a compliment to the city by asking Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Councillor Hugh White

Background imageHostess Collection: Former British Airways cabin crew, air hostess Alexia Wheeler. 10 / 03 / 1999

Former British Airways cabin crew, air hostess Alexia Wheeler. 10 / 03 / 1999
Former British Airways cabin crew, air hostess Alexia Wheeler. 10/03/1999

Background imageHostess Collection: Airline stewardesses use model aircraft to show off the new red

Airline stewardesses use model aircraft to show off the new red, white and blue livery of British Airways, it still featured the Speedbird of BOAC

Background imageHostess Collection: Bunny Girls of the Playboy Club at a football stadium. December 1981 P018495

Bunny Girls of the Playboy Club at a football stadium. December 1981 P018495

Background imageHostess Collection: The Beatles on Pan Am Flight 101 from London Heathrow Airport to New York for a 10 day

The Beatles on Pan Am Flight 101 from London Heathrow Airport to New York for a 10 day tour of the United States of America 7th February 1964. John Lennon & Ringo Starr

Background imageHostess Collection: Comedian Les Dawson celebrating the news that on of his half hour shows had been selected

Comedian Les Dawson celebrating the news that on of his half hour shows had been selected for the British commercial TV entry in the Montreux Festival

Background imageHostess Collection: This is the new look for British European Airways girls - uniforms to match their mood

This is the new look for British European Airways girls - uniforms to match their mood. The new outfits, designed by royal dressmaker Hardy Amies, come in a stunning combination of skirts, jackets

Background imageHostess Collection: Comedian Les Dawson celebrating the news that on of his half hour shows had been selected

Comedian Les Dawson celebrating the news that on of his half hour shows had been selected for the British commercial TV entry in the Montreux Festival

Background imageHostess Collection: Bunny girls at Londons Playboy Club. July 1968

Bunny girls at Londons Playboy Club. July 1968

Background imageHostess Collection: The 1981 model. Bunny girl Mitzi in the new outfit. February 1981 P18591

The 1981 model. Bunny girl Mitzi in the new outfit. February 1981 P18591

Background imageHostess Collection: Bunny girls sitting on the steps inside the nightclub where they work

Bunny girls sitting on the steps inside the nightclub where they work. May 1967 P018509

Background imageHostess Collection: Carolyn Moore (centre) the Bunny of the Year, with Tara Silcock (left) and Lynne Hayto

Carolyn Moore (centre) the Bunny of the Year, with Tara Silcock (left) and Lynne Hayto. March 1975 P018577

Background imageHostess Collection: Tracey Hudson as a Bunny girl at Londons playboy club. February 1972 P018593

Tracey Hudson as a Bunny girl at Londons playboy club. February 1972 P018593

Background imageHostess Collection: Playgirl of the month Bunny Dolly. May 1966 P018489

Playgirl of the month Bunny Dolly. May 1966 P018489

Background imageHostess Collection: Full time Bunny Thalia Vickers, tries a uniform on a candidate in the fitting room

Full time Bunny Thalia Vickers, tries a uniform on a candidate in the fitting room. May 1968 P018584

Background imageHostess Collection: Mel - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Mel - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Mel - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Yellow Hat - Black Jumper - Yellow Polka Dot Bag - Murray

Yellow Hat - Black Jumper - Yellow Polka Dot Bag - Murray
Yellow Hat - Black Jumper - Yellow Polka Dot Bag - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Violet - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Violet - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Violet - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Twin Girls with Parrot - Murrays Cabaret Club costume des

Twin Girls with Parrot - Murrays Cabaret Club costume des
Twin Girls with Parrot - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Vamps - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Vamps - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Vamps - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Towny Girl - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Towny Girl - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Towny Girl - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Tina - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Tina - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Tina - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Top Hat Black Cane - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Top Hat Black Cane - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Top Hat Black Cane - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Tess - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Tess - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Tess - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Russian - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Russian - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Russian - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Rita - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Rita - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Rita - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Rosa - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Rosa - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Rosa - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Rag Time - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Rag Time - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Rag Time - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Policewoman - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Policewoman - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Policewoman - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Mink Coat - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Mink Coat - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Mink Coat - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageHostess Collection: Jess - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design

Jess - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Jess - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London



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"Captivating Hostesses: A Journey through Time and Elegance" Step into the Terminal Building at Dublin Airport, Republic of Ireland, and be transported to a world where hostesses were the epitome of grace and sophistication. As you stroll past the bustling crowds, your eyes are drawn to a poster advertising Pan American World Airways, showcasing their glamorous hostesses who embodied the spirit of adventure. In another corner, an enchanting artwork by C. E. Turner titled "Flying for the Summer Week-end" captures the essence of these airborne muses. Their radiant smiles and impeccable uniforms evoke memories of Madame Recamier's timeless beauty or even gracing Tatler covers like the Duchess of Sutherland. Amongst them is Angela Booth, a British Caledonian Airways air hostess from Norton near Stockton. At just 23 years old, she represents a new generation embracing this prestigious profession with poise and confidence. As you delve deeper into history's archives, you discover Olivia Baroness Ardilaun - an influential figure in high society circles known for her exceptional hosting skills that rival those seen on stage at Rosie's Murrays Cabaret Club costume design. Even Shakespeare recognized the allure of these captivating women as he immortalized them in his play "Henry V, " where they played pivotal roles in shaping destinies both on land and in love. During WW1, Lady Londonderry proved that hostesses could also be forces to reckon with outside their usual domain. Her dedication to supporting troops exemplified how these remarkable women transcended societal expectations during times of crisis. Fast forward to modern times when British Airways stewardesses proudly showcased their classic yet elegant new uniform designed by top fashion designers. These outfits symbolize not only style but also professionalism - traits synonymous with being a true hostess. Yet our journey does not end here; we must pay homage to Karoline Michaelis - a German writer and esteemed hostess who charmed the literary and intellectual elite of her time.

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