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Tamara Karsavina in outfit by Paul Poiret. Berlin, Germany, early 20th century EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Absinthe Robette, by Privat Livemont. Belgium, early 20th century

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Hairstyle, photo John French. London, England, 1960s

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Je Reviens, a perfume from Worth, designed by Wilfred R. Addey. England, 1950s. EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Je Reviens, a perfume from Worth showing the profile of a woman, designed by Wilfred R. Addey. England, 1950s. EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Je Reviens, a perfume from Worth showing the lower part of the bottle, designed by Wilfred R. Addey. England, 1950s. EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Je Reviens, a perfume from Worth showing a woman in a long black evening dress, designed by Wilfred R. Addey. England, 1950s. EDITORIAL USE ONLY

2006AX8917-01

Comb decorated with a crab, by Henry Wilson. England, 20th century

2006AN2292-01

Drawing of Antique Sculpture, by John Deare. Monte Cavallo, Italy, 18th century

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La Baigneuse a la rose, by Étienne-Maurice Falconet. France, mid-18th century

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Breathing a vein. London, England, 1804

2006AA2871-01

Portrait of Lady Blades, photo Lafayette Portrait Studios, from the Lafayette Portrait Archive. Europe, 1927

2006AG3254-01

Dolly Varden, by William Powell Frith. Britain, 1842

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The Three Graces. Meissen, Germany, 18th century

2006AK2145-01

Indian painting showing a standing woman looking a mirror while she arranges her hair. Mankot, India, early 18th century

2006AL1295-01

Portrait miniature of Eileen Marshall, by Nellie Hepburn Edmunds. England, 1912

2006AM0355-01

Portrait of Mrs.Bonfoy, by James McArdell. England, 1755

2006AM3160-01

Young topless woman leaning on a sofa, by Isobel Lilian Gloag. England, 19th-20th century

2006AM7059-01

Statuette of Eve, by John Bell. England, 19th century

2007BM6302-01

Portrait of a Hindu woman wearing jewellery, by John Joseph Fonçeca. Madras, India, 1872

2007BM6316-01

Portrait of the back view of a Hindu woman wearing a head-dress, by John Joseph Fonçeca. Madras, India, 1872

2006AK9169-01

Scent bottle with contents. Holland, 18th century

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Razor with floral ornament. Thailand, 18th century

2006AM9270-01

Celia Hammond and Pattie Boyd wearing two Capsule line felt helmets with dots and moons, photo John French. London, England, 1965

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Model looking through a frame, photo John French. London, England, 1960

2006AG8466-01

Maternal Affection, by Edward Hodges Baily. UK, 1837

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Castor & Pollux, detail, by Joseph Nollekens. England, 1767

2006AM7214-01

Courtesan with rose and mirror. Kalighat, India, late 19th century

2006AT2976-01

Periodical. Germany, 1929

2006AT2979-01

Periodical. Germany, 1928

2006AJ6501-01

Courtesan with a mirror, by Nibaran Chandra Ghosh. Calcutta, India, 20th century

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Mrs Smith, a nurse. Bradford, England, 19th century

2006AH5562-01

Darshan Singh Bhuller dancing, photo Anthony Crickmay. London, England, late 20th century

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Pat Goddard in Givan's strapless evening bodice with quilted skirt, photo John French. London, UK, 1953

2006AD0592-01

Model brushing her hair, photo John French. London, UK, 1960's

2006AD0835-01

Anne Gunning looking through a mirror, photo John French. London, England, 1960's

2006AD1158-01

Celia Hammond in broderie anglaise slip, photo John French. London, UK, 1960s

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Three Adoring Angels, detail, by Giovanni Antonio Amadeo. Italy 15th-16th century

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The Sleep of Sorrow and the Dream of Joy, detail, by Raffaelle Monti. England, 1861

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The Sleep of Sorrow and the Dream of Joy, by Raffaelle Monti. England, 1861