Scanty Collection

Do not forget your Cats! (engraving)
1603512 Do not forget your Cats! (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Do not forget your Cats! Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 September 1892)

"Our Girls", Tastes Differ (engraving)
1616352 " Our Girls", Tastes Differ (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Our Girls", Tastes Differ)

Maud Allan as Salome
Maud Allan in her famous role as Salome, holding aloft the head of John the Baptist. Photograph reproduced in The Bystander which comments on the scandal her erotic portrayal of a religious subject

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

The massing of war columns
When the First World War broke out, newspaper readers thought there would be a constant stream of new information to keep them up-to-date with everything

Picture No. 10761265
Tiny sand dunes form around the scanty vegetation of the northern Namib Desert from where the strong wind blows the sand towards the belt of large dunes. Date:

Beauty on Parade, American Weekly pin up by David Wright
Pin-up by David Wright featuring a red-haired woman in a pale blue negligee gazing at her reflection in a hand mirror

Female / Scanty Dress 1927
A scantily-dressed woman of the future

Female / Scanty Dress 1928
A slim woman wearing a bikini and a lot of white mink

Firewalking, Tahiti
Native woman of Tahiti performing a firewalk in scanty attire

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"Scanty: Unveiling the Allure of Feminine Fashion and Art" Step into a world where fashion meets art, as we explore the captivating allure of "scanty" dress. From enchanting engravings to vibrant lithographs, this collection showcases the evolution of female attire through various mediums. Intriguingly titled "Our Girls", an engraving captures the essence of femininity with a touch of mystery. Tastes differ indeed, as seen in another engraving featuring cats - beloved companions that add charm to any scene. Maud Allan takes center stage as Salome, her seductive dance immortalized in art. The massing war columns remind us that even amidst conflict, beauty can still be found in unexpected places. Oliver Goldsmith's "The Deserted Village" comes alive with a color lithograph illustration, transporting us to a bygone era filled with melancholic beauty. Meanwhile, an engraving titled "A First Lesson" invites us into an intimate moment between teacher and student. "The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him" offers a thought-provoking glimpse into societal dynamics through its powerful engravings. Female types are depicted donning scanty dresses – bold choices that challenge conventions and ignite conversations about self-expression. Picture No. 10761265 presents Beauty on Parade - an American Weekly pin-up by David Wright - showcasing how even in 1927, women embraced their bodies proudly and fearlessly adorned themselves in alluring garments. Join us on this journey through time and style as we celebrate the timeless appeal of female fashion expressed through scanty dress. Let these images inspire you to embrace your own unique sense of style while appreciating the artistic mastery behind each creation.