Ladies' headdresses ivory sculpture 16th February 1968

16th February 1968

'The Shadow of the Cross'

The children are modelling the shoes and were given a complete United strip and a pair of the shoes

'A Step in Reform

At the back of the room are three inset clocks including (A and B) the pair of timekeeping instruments made by Thomas Tompion (1639-1713) for the observatory on the instruction of Sir Jonas Moore

Ladies' headdresses ivory sculpture 16th February 1968Ladies' headdresses, 15th century, (1910). Fashions from the reign of Edward IV (1461 1483); elaborate headdresses, fur collars and cuffs, narrow cinctures and short waisted bodices. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910).