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Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou, mid-12th century, (1910). Geoffrey (1113-1151), father of King Henry II, wears a Phrygian cap, mantle lined with fur

A Norman butler and his assistants, (1910). During the early Norman Period (late 11th-early 12th century), the dress of the Saxons changed little

Early Norman stockings and boots, (1910). Footwear dating from the Norman Conquest of Britain in 1066. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)

Norman shoes, (1910). Footwear featuring cross-banded chausses, dating from the Norman Conquest of Britain in 1066. Footwear during this period developed twists and the point became exaggerated

Norman head coverings, (1910). Headgear from the time of the Norman Conquest of Britain in 1066. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)

The Saxon tunica, (1910). Woman wearing Saxon dress, consisting of a tunic with decorated edges worn over an under-robe, and a cloak and headdress

Saxon comb, (1910). Comb with several teeth missing, probably made of wood or bone, made during the Saxon period. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown

Saxon fibulae, (1910). Brooches used for fastening capes or mantles, found at a Saxon burying-place near Banbury in Oxfordshire

Anglo-Saxons at dinner, (1910). Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)

The Saxon head-rail, (1910). From a medieval manuscript, showing womens headdress during the Saxon period. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London)

Queen Alfgyfe and King Canute, 11th century, (1910). Alfgyfe, also known as Emma of Normandy, was married first to Ethelred the Unready, and then to Canute

The Saxon bifid beard, (1910). From a medieval manuscript illustration, showing the bifid or bifurcated beard. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London)

Anglo-Saxon costume, (1910). The figure on the left is from the Benedictional of St Ethelwold, and that on the right from Abbot Elfnoths prayer book

Saxon lady, (1910). Female dress consisting of a head-rail of soft green silk with a jewelled band; a blue woollen tunica edged with embroidery, and a red cloth gunna

Anglo-Saxon travelling cloaks, (1910). The longs sleeves were to protect the hands in the winter. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)

A Saxon monarch, (1910). From a medieval manuscript illustration, showing cross-gartering - strips of leather or cloth of various colours bound round the leg so as to form a pattern

Saxon cross-gartering, (1910). From a medieval manuscript illustration, showing men wearing cross-garters - strips of leather or cloth of various colours bound round the leg so as to form a pattern

The Saxon mantle, (1910). From illuminated manuscripts dating from the 11th century, showing a Saxon man wearing the mantle, a sort of cape worn over the tunic

The Saxon mantle, showing method of fastening, (1910). From illuminated manuscripts dating from the 11th century, showing a Saxon man wearing the mantle, a sort of cape worn over the tunic

Saxon, (1910). A Saxon man wearing a banded Phrygian cap, a cloak of embroidered blue cloth, a green embroidered tunica, and red stockings with yellow cross-garters

Saxon dress, (1910). From illuminated manuscripts dating from the 11th century, showing Saxon men wearing the mantle, a sort of cape worn over the tunic

Saxon farm workers, (1910). From illuminated manuscripts dating from the 11th century. Agricultural workers or rustics, wearing a simple tunic or robe

Druids, (1910). Drawing from a bas-relief at found at Autun in France. The druidical priests, who were contemporary with the Romans, were clad in white voluminous robes reaching to the feet

Female dress from the time of Henry VI, (1910)
Female dress from the time of Henry VI, 1421-1471, (1910). Woman wearing a horned headdress with coronet and large cauls. The robe is short-waisted, with a train in front and behind

Mrs Brown Potter, American actress, c1902. Artist: Window & Grove
Mrs Brown Potter, American actress, c1902. Mrs Brown Potter (1857-1936), whose real name was Mary Cora Urquhart

Miriam Clements, stage actress, c1902. Artist: Fellows Wilson
Miriam Clements, stage actress, c1902

Portrait of Sally Siddons, early 19th century. Artist: Thomas Lawrence
Portrait of Sally Siddons, early 19th century. Lawrence, Sir Thomas (1769-1830). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Mrs Claypole (Elizabeth Cromwell), second daughter of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899)
Mrs Claypole (Elizabeth Cromwell), second daughter of Oliver Cromwell, (1899). Portrait of Elizabeth Cromwell (born 1629-1658), daughter of Oliver Cromwell, (1599-1658)

Ladys dress, 14th century, (1910). Costume of a well-to-do woman from the reign of Edward III (ruled 1327-1377). The headdress consists of a gorget

Ladys headdress, 1450-1470, (1910). Female fashion from the reign of Henry VI-Edward IV ((1422-1483). Forked headdress with black velvet ermine-lined cloak with golden fleur-de-lys

Portrait of Mrs Pemberton, c1535. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Portrait of Mrs Pemberton, c1535. From the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Sarah Siddons, 18th century English tragic actress. Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) was the eldest child of the actor-manager Roger Kemble (1722-1802)

Sarah Siddons, English actress, 1784. Artist: John Kay
Sarah Siddons, English actress, 1784. Mrs Siddons (born Sarah Kemble) (1755-1831) as Lady Randolph in John Homes tragedy Douglas at the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, Scotland, June 1784

Mrs Munkacsy, c1864-1900. Artist: Mihaly Munkacsy
Mrs Munkacsy, c1864-1900

Samuel Johnson, 18th century English man of letters in his house off Fleet Street, London, 1852
Samuel Johnson, 18th century English man of letters in his house off Fleet Street, London, attended by his servant, Francis, and Mrs Williams, 1852

Tribute Dew to Ben Nevis, 1883. Artist: Harry Furniss
Tribute Dew to Ben Nevis, 1883. Cartoon marking the opening of a meteorological observatory on the summit of Ben Nevis, Scotland

Portrait of the Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna, 1841. Artist: Christina Robertson
Portrait of the Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna, 1841. Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna (1822-1892) was the second daughter of Tsar Nicholas I and Alexandra Feodorovna

Portrait of the Grand Duchess Alexandra Nikolaevna, 1840. Artist: Christina Robertson
Portrait of the Grand Duchess Alexandra Nikolaevna, 1840. Grand Duchess Alexandra Nikolaevna of Russia (1825-1844) was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia and his wife

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