Pajama Collection

Hoffman (1970)
Peter Sellers as Benjamin Hoffman in a scene from Hoffman

SILENT FILM STILL. Lloyd Hamilton

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LONG ARM, THE (1956), log1956 bw pri 017 edited-1

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LONG ARM, THE (1956), log1956 bw neg 012 edited-1

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Washing up
The caption on the postcard is Washing up - probably a play on sorting things out now that the war is over. The reverse carries a message from Winston Churchill We must now devote all our strength

Lunch at Taverna of the Excelsior Palace Hotel, Venice Lido
Impression of the Taverna restaurant, part of the huge Excelsior Palace Hotel on the beach at the Venice Lido. Diners rarely dressed for lunch

White stretch towelling cat suit
Sixties nightwear: a white stretch towelling cat suit trimmed with green, at Neatawear. Date: 1966

TWIN BEDS, 1929. Nita Martin, Jocelyn Lee, and Patsy Ruth Miller in a scene from the silent film; American

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Pajama Cardinalfish. Date:

WWI: SOLDIER, c1914. A Canadian soldier at a Canadian hospital in the Hotel du Golf, Le Touquet, France. Photograph, c1914

PAULINE CHASE (1885-1962). American stage actress. Photograph, 8 November 1909

ALLEN: GOOD MORNING, c1900. Good morning! Platinum print by Frances Stebbins Allen, c1900

ELEPHANT BOY HOAX, 1887. Barnums big chance. The extraordinary freak of nature to which Mrs. Kretschner of Bridgeport, Connecticut, has just given birth

AD: P AND G SOAP, 1922. American advertisement for P and G The White Naphtha Soap, a product of Procter and Gamble, 1922

Marguerite Clark and other cast members in a scene from the silent film, 1916; American
LITTLE MISS WASHINGTON. Marguerite Clark and other cast members in a scene from the silent film, 1916; American

Three high school girls in Little Rock, Arkansas, sitting on the floor while learning a school lesson from
ANTI-INTEGRATION, 1958. Three high school girls in Little Rock, Arkansas, sitting on the floor while learning a school lesson from the television at home when the Little Rock schools were closed to

A high school boy in Little Rock, Arkansas, wearing pajamas while learning arithmetic from the television at home when
ANTI-INTEGRATION, 1958. A high school boy in Little Rock, Arkansas, wearing pajamas while learning arithmetic from the television at home when the Little Rock schools were closed to avoid

GERMANY: COUSIN MICHAEL. Personification of Germany. 20th century illustration

THOMAS NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Caught! Wood engraving after a drawing by Thomas Nast, 1881

THOMAS NAST: CHRISTMAS. A Chance to Test Santa Clauss Generosity. Wood engraving after a drawing by Thomas Nast, 19th century

THOMAS NAST: CHRISTMAS. Santa Claus can t say that I ve fortten anything. Wood engraving after Thomas Nast, 19th century

PAJAMAS AD, 1952. American magazine advertisement, 1952, for pajamas and boxer shorts by the Manhattan Shirt Company

FILM STILL: HAMMOCK, 1920s. Actors in hammocks on a Hollywood film set, suggesting very spacious quarters onboard a navy vessel, 1920s

FILM STILL: HAMMOCK, 1929. Milton Sills places Dorothy Mackaill under arrest in a scene from the film His Captive Woman. 1929

Beach fashions at the Lido, Venice
An art deco sketch of the famous fashions at the pajama beach, Lido, Venice Date: late 1920s

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"Pajama: A Timeless Symbol of Comfort and Style" From the iconic silent film stills captured by Hoffman in 1970 to Lloyd Hamilton's comedic genius, pajamas have played a significant role in our cultural history. These white stretch towelling cat suits from log1956 bw pri 017 edited-1 remind us of the luxurious indulgence that they can offer. In the midst of World War II, even amidst chaos, people found solace in simple pleasures like this comic postcard depicting washing up while wearing cozy pajamas. It serves as a reminder that comfort can be found even in the most challenging times. Imagine enjoying lunch at Taverna of the Excelsior Palace Hotel on Venice Lido, clad in elegant silk pajamas. The juxtaposition between luxury and leisure is beautifully captured here - an invitation to embrace relaxation without sacrificing style. TWIN BEDS, 1929 brings forth images of Nita Martin, Jocelyn Lee, and Patsy Ruth Miller donning their finest nightwear for a scene from an American silent film. Pajamas not only provided comfort but also became fashion statements during this era. During WWI, soldiers sought refuge at Canadian hospitals such as Hotel du Golf where they could find respite from battlefields. A Canadian soldier pictured here reminds us that even heroes needed moments of rest and rejuvenation clad in their trusty pajamas. Pearl Aufrere's British charm shines through her postcard girl persona - showcasing how actresses like her popularized fashionable sleepwear choices with photographic postcards by Bassano. Her elegance inspires generations to embrace both beauty and comfort simultaneously. Pauline Chase's timeless photograph from November 8th, 1909 captures her grace as she lounges effortlessly in exquisite attire. This image epitomizes how stage actresses embraced stylish nightwear long before it became a trend among everyday individuals.