Dressmakers Collection

Advertisement for Elspeth Phelps, 1920s fashion
Advertisement for Elspeth Phelps of Albemarle St, London, part of a series depicting tongue in cheek scenes of society ladies (in this case the fictional Miss Coloothorne Coppit)

Advertisement for Elspeth Phelps, 1920s fashion
Advertisement for Elspeth Phelps of Albemarle St, London, part of a series depicting tongue in cheek scenes of society ladies (in this case the fictional Miss Lobelia Lobb)

Reville court dress advertisement, 1927
Advertisement for Reville Ltd, dressmakers of Hanover Square, who specialised in particular in gowns for court presentations, approved by Their Majesties for Ladies attending. Date: 1927

Advertisement for Reville, 1920s fashion
Advertisement for Reville of Hanover Square, one of the leading fashion houses of the 1920s favoured by smart society, offering original gowns for all seasons, all climates, every occasion. Date: 1920

Curry&rice / Dressmakers
The Colonels lady with native dressmakers ironing and measuring for a new outfit

Advert, L & H Nathan, Fancy Dress Costume
Advert for L & H Nathan, Coventry Street, Piccadilly Circus, London -- Fancy Dress Costume for balls and theatricals. 1885

Norman Hartnell and Lady Willingdon
Norman Hartnell (1901-1979), fashion designer and dressmaker to the royal family, with Marie Freeman-Thomas, Marchioness of Willingdon (1875-1960) at Aix-les-Bains. Date: 1939

Designs for women's summer dresses. The patterns were available to order for home dressmakers. Date: 1932

Designs for women's coat-frocks. The patterns were available to order for home dressmakers. Date: 1932

Designs for women's dresses. The patterns were available to order for home dressmakers. Date: 1932

Women dressmakers on a course at the Needleworkers Union, Paris (b / w photo)
5207869 Women dressmakers on a course at the Needleworkers Union, Paris (b/w photo) by Geniaux, Paul (1873-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Women members of the Needleworkers Union in Paris during a meal break (b / w photo)
5207870 Women members of the Needleworkers Union in Paris during a meal break (b/w photo) by Geniaux, Paul (1873-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dressmakers, Matthias Otto Junior, trade card (engraving)
984079 Dressmakers, Matthias Otto Junior, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dressmakers, Matthias Otto Junior, trade card. Date, c 1760)

A D Cook, tailor, habit and pelisse maker, trade card (engraving)
731594 A D Cook, tailor, habit and pelisse maker, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A D Cook, tailor, habit and pelisse maker)

A tailor in Venice (engraving)
729459 A tailor in Venice (engraving) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tailor in Venice. Engraving by after original artowrk by Eugene de Bls)

Meeting of striking tailors and dressmakers at the Paris Labour Exchange (colour litho)
2782178 Meeting of striking tailors and dressmakers at the Paris Labour Exchange (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sale room at Felix dressmakers, Paris (colour photo)
3098695 Sale room at Felix dressmakers, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sale room at Felix dressmakers, Paris)

Dressmakers. Artist: Lilian Amy Govey Date: 1920

J As Shorters, tailor, trade card (engraving)
731578 J As Shorters, tailor, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J As Shorters, tailor, trade card)

Running race for young women dressmakers (colour litho)
2795778 Running race for young women dressmakers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Running race for young women dressmakers. La course des Midinettes)

Elias Howes first sewing machine (chromolitho)
2782761 Elias Howes first sewing machine (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elias Howes first sewing machine)

Dressmakers workroom in London 1858
Interior of the working conditions of a dressmakers workroom in the west-end of London. With women over worked and tired at five-past twelve midnight. 1858

Le Bon Marche, 1893 (woodcut)
CH466666 Le Bon Marche, 1893 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 20.2x26.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Maude (colour litho)
3642904 Maude (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maude. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Indian tailoring (chromolitho)
2782762 Indian tailoring (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian tailoring. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Ladies Sewing (oil on panel)
BAL91235 Ladies Sewing (oil on panel) by Trayer, Jules (1824-1908); 33x40.6 cm; Private Collection; Haynes Fine Art at the Bindery Galleries, Broadway; French, out of copyright

Cartoon on womens costume, early 17th Century (engraving)
3646764 Cartoon on womens costume, early 17th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon on womens costume, early 17th Century)

Thompson, tailor and ladies habit maker, trade card (engraving)
731601 Thompson, tailor and ladies habit maker, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thompson, tailor and ladies habit maker)

Feast of St Catherine, patron saint of clothing workers (colour litho)
2779983 Feast of St Catherine, patron saint of clothing workers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feast of St Catherine)

Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady, trying on a dress (colour litho)
5198084 Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady, trying on a dress (colour litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable lady, trying on a dress)

Censorship (colour litho)
3096383 Censorship (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Censorship. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A fitting at Felix dressmakers, Paris (colour photo)
3098689 A fitting at Felix dressmakers, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fitting at Felix dressmakers, Paris)

The Dressmakers (engraving)
3646797 The Dressmakers (engraving) by Roghman, Geertryut (1625-47); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dressmakers. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

H Pritchard, mercer, tailor and draper, trade card (engraving)
731623 H Pritchard, mercer, tailor and draper, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: H Pritchard, mercer, tailor and draper, trade card)

Royal Worcester Kidfitting Corsets. Advertisement (colour litho)
560430 Royal Worcester Kidfitting Corsets. Advertisement (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Worcester Kidfitting Corsets. Advertisement)

Everyday People (lithograph)
3099551 Everyday People (lithograph) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Everyday People by Charles Dana Gibson (Charles Scribner, 1904)

The Bridesmaid, 1908. Creator: Larsson, Carl (1853-1919)
The Bridesmaid, 1908. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

Londons drapers 1900
Busy work room in a drapers in London. Date: 1900

Dressmakers Workshop
Women working in a dressmakers workshop. Date: 1894

PARIS DRESSMAKER
Interior of a dressmakers in Paris, showing a lady sitting while the shop assistants fetch, carry, cut up, and measure fabric. Date: circa 1760

Hochschule für Zuschneidekunst (College for Cutting Art), 1911
Hochschule fü r Zuschneidekunst (College for Cutting Art), 1911. Private Collection

The Seamstresses, 1894. Found in the Collection of Zornmuseet, Mora

Sewing school in Huizen, 1891. Found in the Collection of Singer Museum Laren

Workers leaving the Maison Paquin, in the Rue de La Paix, c. 1912. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Milliner, 1746. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Young Seamstresses, 1848-1849. Private Collection

The Milliner. Private Collection

Le Lever des ouvrieres en modes. Private Collection

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Step back in time to the glamorous world in the 1920s and 1930s. Elspeth Phelps, a renowned fashion designer, captivated the era with her exquisite creations that epitomized the spirit of the Roaring Twenties. Her advertisements showcased stunning flapper dresses, adorned with intricate beading and daring hemlines that celebrated women's newfound freedom. Reville court dress advertisement from 1927 transported us to an era of opulence and elegance. The image depicted a regal lady donning an enchanting gown fit for royalty. Reville's designs were synonymous with sophistication, catering to those who desired nothing but the finest attire. Curry&rice / Dressmakers brought their unique touch to this vibrant period by infusing Eastern influences into their designs. Their fusion creations blended rich colors and exotic patterns, captivating fashion enthusiasts seeking something out-of-the-ordinary. Norman Hartnell had the honor of dressing Lady Willingdon in his impeccable designs. His name became synonymous with luxury as he created breathtaking garments for high society events. Together, they embodied grace and style that left onlookers mesmerized. In 1932, home dressmakers could order patterns for women's summer dresses from various designers. These patterns allowed individuals to unleash their creativity while staying up-to-date with current trends – empowering them to become their own couturiers. The same year also saw an array of women's coat-frocks available as pattern orders for home dressmakers. These stylish ensembles combined practicality with elegance – perfect for modern-day women juggling multiple roles effortlessly. Women across the country eagerly ordered patterns for dresses designed by talented creators in 1932. From chic daywear options to dazzling evening gowns, these patterns offered endless possibilities for self-expression through fashion. L & H Nathan introduced a touch of whimsy through fancy dress costumes advertised during this era – providing an opportunity for people to escape reality and embrace their alter egos.