Apron Collection (#6)

France: A man disguise as a valet poses in studio with his duster, 1890
LUX4716450 France: A man disguise as a valet poses in studio with his duster, 1890; (add.info.: France: A man disguise as a valet poses in studio with his duster, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Noblewoman of Lorraine, wearing an eccentric high headdress of linen. Illustration from Cesare Vecellio's Habiti
FLO4705852 Noblewoman of Lorraine, wearing an eccentric high headdress of linen. Illustration from Cesare Vecellio's Habiti Antichi e moderni, Venice, 1590

Nobleman of Poland and a woman of Lithuania. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4704978 Nobleman of Poland and a woman of Lithuania. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

A woman is pampered by her seamstress, her clothes seller, her hairdresser and two chambermaids
FLO4677735 A woman is pampered by her seamstress, her clothes seller, her hairdresser and two chambermaids. As Montesquieu said, " For one man to live deliciously

The old young man. Old dandy in jacket with high collar, bicorn, tight breeches and hose
FLO4677534 The old young man. Old dandy in jacket with high collar, bicorn, tight breeches and hose, has a tie ties by a young shopgirl

City burgher and ironsmith Niklas Ruhl and his wife standing beside his coat of arms
FLO4644456 City burgher and ironsmith Niklas Ruhl and his wife standing beside his coat of arms. From an Aschaffenburg Guild Book, 1598. He holds a golden lily, and she a rose

Jewish noblewoman and young Jewish girl with waterjug. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704323 Jewish noblewoman and young Jewish girl with waterjug. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: women in traditional dress and headdress
LUX4783955 France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: women in traditional dress and headdress, feet in the water, unload fish from boats returning to port

France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Saumur: a wine merchant and his employees pose in the yard with barrels
LUX4760748 France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Saumur: a wine merchant and his employees pose in the yard with barrels where there is a hippomobile cart loaded with barrels ready for

Devils pouring gold coins, 1870 (colour engraving) (colour engraving)
1574297 Devils pouring gold coins, 1870 (colour engraving) (colour engraving); (add.info.: Colour engraving depicting Devils pouring gold coins from hat into woman's apron and boy's hat)

Costumes of the people of Lima, Peru. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrrario's Costumes
FLO4621099 Costumes of the people of Lima, Peru. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Dress (Dress) of the reign of Edward II, 1307-1327. She wears an elaborate headdress with wimple
FLO4594552 Dress (Dress) of the reign of Edward II, 1307-1327. She wears an elaborate headdress with wimple and long veils wrapped over the breast, and a crimson long dress with white apron

Dress (Dress) of the reign of King Stephen, 1135-1141. Long veil and full wimple
FLO4594509 Dress (Dress) of the reign of King Stephen, 1135-1141. Long veil and full wimple, full dress with long sleeves and apron, holding a garland of flowers

A little girl. Engraving by Le Natur in the book " Chansons et rounds enfantines" Garnier 19th century
PCT4280700 A little girl. Engraving by Le Natur in the book " Chansons et rounds enfantines" Garnier 19th century.; (add.info.: A little girl)

Costume of a French female servant, reign of King Henry IV. Handcoloured lithograph after a 1602 print from Le
FLO4571668 Costume of a French female servant, reign of King Henry IV. Handcoloured lithograph after a 1602 print from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France

France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Brest: Wedding photo in studio of a Breton couple in the fashion of the crazy years
LUX4757155 France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Brest: Wedding photo in studio of a Breton couple in the fashion of the crazy years, 1920; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Finistere (29)

Y: Letter Y vegetale - Young woman holding a dove by her legs, another on her shoulder
DUV4221607 Y: Letter Y vegetale - Young woman holding a dove by her legs, another on her shoulder, child kneeling showing a bird has a small dog - Art Nouveau Alphabet - Fashion 1904

Lettres Q R : querelle, quilles, raquette, rat, rhinoceros, rateau. Gravure in ABC des jouets, 1931 (engraving)
DUV4208351 Lettres Q R : querelle, quilles, raquette, rat, rhinoceros, rateau. Gravure in ABC des jouets, 1931 (engraving) by Neziere

Monkey Bertrand the hairdresser. " Beware barber, you burn my ears! " told him the dog being curled in iron
DUV4222420 Monkey Bertrand the hairdresser. " Beware barber, you burn my ears! " told him the dog being curled in iron, c.1830 (engraving); 16x12 cm; (add.info.: Alphabet fun. J)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220359 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220341 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Double page; Q Rs T; Q Hardware; R Rotisseur;s Locksmith (manufactures locks); T Cooperier
DUV4211523 Double page; Q Rs T; Q Hardware; R Rotisseur;s Locksmith (manufactures locks); T Cooperier. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

Letter C Charron (makes carts and plows). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"
DUV4211435 Letter C Charron (makes carts and plows). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

France, A butcher poses in a professional suit with his knives, 1880
LUX4732707 France, A butcher poses in a professional suit with his knives, 1880; (add.info.: France, A butcher poses in a professional suit with his knives, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Students and interns in medical surgeons pose at the foot of a university library
LUX4727531 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Students and interns in medical surgeons pose at the foot of a university library, 1910; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Le Mans: a slaughter front for beef gras, 1909
LUX4723661 France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Le Mans: a slaughter front for beef gras, 1909; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Le Mans: a slaughter front for beef gras

Spinner in bonnet and apron spinning wool yarn on a spinning machine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577721 Spinner in bonnet and apron spinning wool yarn on a spinning machine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

A saddle manufacturer - A saddler in leather apron making a saddle in his workshop
FLO4577851 A saddle manufacturer - A saddler in leather apron making a saddle in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.;

Dyeers: one quenches the fabric in a red dye tank, others pump water to fill the rinse tank - Dyer dying bolts of
FLO4577830 Dyeers: one quenches the fabric in a red dye tank, others pump water to fill the rinse tank - Dyer dying bolts of fabric in a barrel

Currier shaving animal hides with a knife to make leather for shoes, boots, saddles, bookbindings, etc
FLO4577805 Currier shaving animal hides with a knife to make leather for shoes, boots, saddles, bookbindings, etc. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Knight (reiter) with wheel-lock pistol and harem pants A, jester with bladder and marotte (bauble), B
FLO4644278 Knight (reiter) with wheel-lock pistol and harem pants A, jester with bladder and marotte (bauble), B, and girl in long petticoat and apron from Strasbourg C

Ecaillere - Oyster shucker of Paris, in bonnet, shawl and clogs, wearing a long white apron with pocket - Handcoloured
FLO4658519 Ecaillere - Oyster shucker of Paris, in bonnet, shawl and clogs, wearing a long white apron with pocket - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie

Cordonniere - Female cobbler or shoe repairer, Paris, early 19th century, in grey dress with black apron, white collar
FLO4658387 Cordonniere - Female cobbler or shoe repairer, Paris, early 19th century, in grey dress with black apron, white collar

Merciere ambulante - Itinerant haberdasher, Paris, early 19th century, in black apron over green coat with epaulettes
FLO4658384 Merciere ambulante - Itinerant haberdasher, Paris, early 19th century, in black apron over green coat with epaulettes

Cuisiniere - Female cook, Paris, early 19th century, in striped bonnet, lace collar
FLO4658346 Cuisiniere - Female cook, Paris, early 19th century, in striped bonnet, lace collar, white apron over white top

Young woman of Corfu (Corfu) with basket of flowers, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes
FLO4656535 Young woman of Corfu (Corfu) with basket of flowers, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Costume of a village girl, Flanders, 1820. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656479 Costume of a village girl, Flanders, 1820. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Swiss girl of Berne, regional costume, 19th century. She wears a straw hat, hair in long plaits, blouse, laced bodice
FLO4656146 Swiss girl of Berne, regional costume, 19th century. She wears a straw hat, hair in long plaits, blouse, laced bodice, apron, and striped skirt

Postcard, Satirical in Colors, 1914_9: On Liquid - War of 14 -18, Liege - William II Illustration by D'Amy
ICA4838024 Postcard, Satirical in Colors, 1914_9: On Liquid - War of 14 -18, Liege - William II Illustration by D'Amy; (add.info.: Postcard, Satirical in Colors)

France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: Studio photo of two young women in traditional sands
LUX4719398 France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: Studio photo of two young women in traditional sands of Olonne, 1885; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85)

Agriculture and peasant: Dutch woman collates legumes in a basket, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4871247 Agriculture and peasant: Dutch woman collates legumes in a basket, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Agriculture and peasant)

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Pont-Scorff: la maison des princes, 1895 - Credit Lyonnais
LUX4775755 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Pont-Scorff: la maison des princes, 1895 - Credit Lyonnais; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Pont-Scorff: la maison des princes

France: gardener with two watering cans and in apron, 1900
LUX4770852 France: gardener with two watering cans and in apron, 1900; (add.info.: France: gardener with two watering cans and in apron, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Saint-Die: March, animated view with shops and barges, 1900 - commerce: Humbert Printing
LUX4768123 France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Saint-Die: March, animated view with shops and barges, 1900 - commerce: Humbert Printing; (add.info.: France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Saint-Die: March

Postcard " A kiss": girl with lace apron and hood on the shoulder giving a kiss with her hand
LET4395504 Postcard " A kiss": girl with lace apron and hood on the shoulder giving a kiss with her hand. The beginning of the 20th century

Fashion: A young woman poses in the Loiret, 1910, Olivet, France - Autochrome anonymous - Collection privee
LUX4698970 Fashion: A young woman poses in the Loiret, 1910, Olivet, France - Autochrome anonymous - Collection privee; (add.info.: Fashion: A young woman poses in the Loiret, 1910, Olivet)

Woman of Vialka, Russia, 1860. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes
FLO4686695 Woman of Vialka, Russia, 1860. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes"

Young girl from the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, 18th century, after Franz Hegi
FLO4686563 Young girl from the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, 18th century, after Franz Hegi. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

In the realm of craftsmanship, aprons serve as loyal companions to artisans like coopers meticulously crafting wooden barrels. Their sturdy fabric shields them from wood shavings and resinous stains, allowing their skills to flourish unhindered. During the tumultuous times of the First World War, aprons became a symbol of resilience and determination for women in the Land Army. In Truro, Cornwall circa 1917, these brave ladies donned their aprons with pride as they fearlessly worked the land, ensuring food security amidst chaos. Stepping into Alice's whimsical wonderland brings us face-to-apron with peculiar scenes. Inside the White Rabbit's house, an oversized apron hangs on a hook - a reminder that even in fantasy realms, practicality has its place. History weaves tales of compassion too; St Elizabeth of Hungary spun wool for the poor while wearing her humble apron in 1901. Her selflessness is immortalized through this simple garment that protected her clothes but also embodied her commitment to helping those less fortunate. The clangs and sparks emanating from blacksmiths' forges are accompanied by resilient leather aprons shielding them from flying embers. These protectors allow skilled hands to shape metal into formidable tools and works of art alike. Childhood games often mirror reality; thus we find young girls playing nurse while adorned with makeshift aprons fashioned from bedsheets or scraps of cloth. Their nurturing spirits shine through as they care for imaginary patients with boundless love and empathy. Amidst bustling city streets lies Leeds' Grand Theatre where performers adorn themselves backstage with elegant satin-lined stage aprons before captivating audiences under dazzling lights - a testament to both glamour and hard work behind-the-scenes. As majestic Zeppelins soared across European skies in 1933, crew members wore specialized fire-resistant flight suits complete with durable leather aprons. The zeppelin's galley bustled beneath these protective garments, ensuring that even amidst the clouds, culinary excellence prevailed.