Puffed Collection

Kashmir Shawl Dress 1810
Red evening shawl dress created from a Kashmir shawl has short puffed sleeves & is worn over a habit shirt. She carries a green shawl & wears a pearl bandeau in her hair. Date: 1810

Christmas Frocks 1935
Eight chic xmas party frocks. One has a distinct Classical Grecian influence. Broad belts, corsages and puffed sleeves are also fashionable

Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula pyrrhula) Northern Bullfinch, adult male, migrant, with feathers fluffed-up, perched on branch, Norfolk, England, october

Humour puffed sleeves ladies fashion 19th century cartoon
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated November 1st, 1829

Machine for Tight Lacing
Satire on the fashion for tight corsets - A correct view of the new machine for winding up the ladies Date: circa 1830

Advert for Peter Robinson's mourning clothing 1896
Variety of mourning clothing for widows kept in stock for daughters, relatives and servants, available from Peter Robinson's Mourning Warehouse, Regent Street, London. 1896

Advert for Jay's mourning clothing 1893
Large and well-assorted stock of mourning costumes, mantles and millinery for immediate wear. 1893

A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Travellers Note-Book (litho)
1039487 A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Travellers Note-Book (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Curious Story of a Crocodile)

Mr Pease Greene and the Celestial Ducklings (engraving)
1048121 Mr Pease Greene and the Celestial Ducklings (engraving) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Pease Greene and the Celestial Ducklings)

Finely Dressed Lady
A Victorian lady in an alpine scene, wearing a finely frilled dress with puffed sleeves and a wide-brimmed feathered hat, holding a posy of yellow roses. Date: 1902

Bloomers - latest in fashion 1909
Suzanne Bergere walking around Paris, quite radical clothing for the late Edwardian era, a pair of nickerbockers

Isabella d Este, Countess of Mantua (1474-1539)
5855301 Isabella d Este, Countess of Mantua (1474-1539) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Isabella d Este, Countess of Mantua (1474-1539) Scarlet dress with train

Advert for International Fur Store 1908
Two women wearing the latest motoring fur coats, in three quarter or full length, available in grey squirrel, pony, silver rabbit or seal-dyed, to wear immediate. Date: 1908

Portrait of a lady
SCP54034 Portrait of a lady by Bachiacca, Francesco Ubertini Verdi (c.1494-1557); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Suit of armour 16th century
Suit of ribbed and engraved armour, foot-soldier. Date: circa 1530s

Armour from 1510
Suit of puffed and engraved armour from 1510. Date: 1510

Fashionable womens clothing 1905
Woman wearing a stylish taffeta coat and a long handled parasol, available from Shoolbred s, department store. Date: 1905

Women theatre goer 1905
Woman wearing an attractive dainty theatre bodies of white ninon, threaded with scarves of old rose crepe de chine, sleeves are outlined by a finger-depth of dark fur. 1905

Yachting costume 1897
Woman wearing a yachting outfit with gigot sleeved jacket, ruffle shirt and petit boaters hat. Date: 1897

Advert for John Noble womens clothing 1898
Advertising half-guine costumes, available to be parcel posted free to all parts of the World. Date: 1898

Advert for International Fur Store 1893
Fur overcoats for men and women. Date: 1893

Fashionable blouse 1895
Over exaggerated leg-of-mutton sleeves, with cotton and the costliness of exquisite lace, the foundation of this combination being shimmering and rustling silk. Date: 1895

Womens oversized sack coats 1873
Stealing the palladium or scouring it? A group of young woman on holiday in March in their oversized coats. 1873

Fashions for men and women France 1827
Monstrosities of 1827. Over exaggerated hats with lots of plumes and floral arrangements, leg-of-mutton sleeves, narrow waist and over sized coats were all the fashion. Date: 1827

French tailored-made gown 1895
Tailored dress with leg-of-mutton sleeves and narrow waist. Date: 1895

Mr Pease Greene and the Celestial Ducklings (engraving)
1048061 Mr Pease Greene and the Celestial Ducklings (engraving) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Pease Greene and the Celestial Ducklings)

Fashion plate of a lady in evening dress, advertisement from Modes de Paris, c
STC422635 Fashion plate of a lady in evening dress, advertisement from Modes de Paris, c.1825 (coloured engraving) (detail of 100997) by English School

German arquebuser of the 16th century
5855249 German arquebuser of the 16th century by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: German arquebuser of the 16th century in extraordinary costume of chainmail, puffed sleeves)

Yellowspotted Burrfish, Cyclichthys spilostylus, Sharm el Sheikh, Sinai, Red Sea, Egypt
background, bigeye, bubbles, burrfish, colorful, dive, diving, ocean, puffed, scuba, yellowspotted, marine life, puffer, saltwater, white, pufferfish, 590008648

The General Election - The Candidates Vision
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - The Candidates Vision. The glorious reception given to Josh Binks M.P. 1908

Yachting costume 1906
Edwardian woman wearing a white serge yachting dress, with high neck, gigot sleeves in a pigeon breast style. Date: 1906

Fashions for 1834
Selection of womens clothing. Date: 1834

STANDARD BEARER 16TH C
A standard bearer with ruff and jerkin with puffed sleeves carries a magnificent flag Date: 1587

Newest blouse 1895
Over exaggerated leg-of-mutton sleeves for the latest fashion. Date: 1895

TEENAGE EVENING GOWN
Victorian Fantasie: Evening gown for a teenage girl in red spotted taffeta with ecru lace edging to the square neckline. Gauging & tiny tucks ornament the skirt & puffed sleeves. Date: 1930s

LADIES PLAYING SOLITAIRE
Four fashionable ladies play solitaire. Date: Early 19th century

HAT SHOP DEBACLE
The female attire includes a fox fur stole, over-coat, court shoes & a dress with puffed sleeves made of a heavy (?knitted) fabric. The men wear single- breasted suits & spats. Date: 1930s

CULOTTES ON CYCLES 1937
Two French ladies cycle into the countryside on their tandem clad in tailored costumes comprised of culottes (divided skirts), a belted blouse or D-B jacket. Date: 1937

Frenchwoman 1614 - 2
A lady of the court of Louis XIII wears the wide lace collar characteristic of the day, over a fine gown with puffed sleeves Date: 1614

Visiting Costume 1899
Dark green costume with white floral applique trim. Open jacket bodice with puffed upper sleeve, waistcoat, lace high necked blouse, wrap over gored skirt with curved front. 1899

Hawaii, The spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix) floating in deep blue pacific waters

Picture No. 11992769
Magnificent Frigatebird - An adult male with extended throat pouch - North Seymour Island - Galapagos Magnificent Frigatebird - An adult male with extended throat pouch - North Seymour Island

Advert for La Samaritaine womens clothing 1906
Selection of fashionable clothing for women, available at La Samaritaine, a large department store in Paris. 1906

Silver Evening Jacket
A silver lame evening jacket with large, pointed, over- stitched revers, waistcoat basque & half-length sleeves with gathers at the shoulder. Date: 1930s

Costume of a Swiss noble woman, 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Evening Dress 1890S
Short puffed sleeves, lace- edged falling tucker, bodice with round waist, cuffs, bodice & waistband ornamented with bead work. She holds an ostrich plume fan open. Date: 1890s

1890S Blouse & Hairstyle
Satin blouse with deep lace falling tucker, puffed half- length sleeves with gathered cuff & frill, checked skirt with Swiss belt waistband. N.B doorknocker top knot hairstyle

Dear Little Denmark, book, libretto & music by Paul Rubens
Dear Little Denmark book, libretto and music by Paul Rubens (29 April 1875 5 February 1917). First produced at the Prince of Wales Theatre on 1st September 1909. Harry P. Towers Co

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"Puffed: A Journey Through Fashion and Nature" Step back in time to the year 1810, where a Kashmir Shawl Dress captivated the hearts of fashion enthusiasts with its intricate patterns and luxurious fabric. Fast forward to 1935, when Christmas Frocks adorned women with elegance and festive cheer. In the realm of nature, witness the majestic Eurasian Bullfinch, its feathers fluffed-up during migration. Marvel at its vibrant plumage as it graces us with its presence. Traveling further into history, we stumble upon an advertisement for Peter Robinson's mourning clothing in 1896. The somber attire reflects a bygone era of grief and remembrance. Similarly, Jay's mourning clothing from 1893 evokes a sense of solemnity. But not all fashion is melancholic; enter Visiting Costume from 1899. This ensemble exudes sophistication and charm as ladies made their social calls. Humor takes center stage with cartoon illustrations showcasing exaggerated puffed sleeves that were all the rage in 19th-century ladies' fashion. These whimsical depictions add levity to our exploration through time. Delve into visual wonders like Picture No. 11992769 - an enigmatic image that invites interpretation and sparks curiosity within us all. Advertisements for La Samaritaine women's clothing in 1906 transport us to Parisian streets filled with stylish individuals donning fashionable garments designed to empower modern women. Shimmering under moonlight is a Silver Evening Jacket that radiates glamour and allure – perfect for those special occasions when one desires to shine brightly among the stars. And finally, immerse yourself in captivating tales such as "A Curious Story of a Crocodile, " extracted from a Traveler's Note-Book lithograph or lose yourself in Mr Pease Greene's enchantment alongside Celestial Ducklings depicted through an exquisite engraving.