Gowns Collection (page 7)

Gwynplaine at the Chamber of Lords - illustration from L Homme qui rit
909642 Gwynplaine at the Chamber of Lords - illustration from L Homme qui rit, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Rochegrosse

Noblemen at Cambridge, Dress Gown, Undress Gown (coloured engraving)
983014 Noblemen at Cambridge, Dress Gown, Undress Gown (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noblemen at Cambridge, Dress Gown, Undress Gown)

Doctor of Divinity, Dress Gown, Vice Chancellor (coloured engraving)
983018 Doctor of Divinity, Dress Gown, Vice Chancellor (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctor of Divinity, Dress Gown, Vice Chancellor)

Black beaded dress designed by Zelda Wynn and worn by Ella Fitzgerald, late 1940s
Ella Jane Fitzgerald (1917-1996) was an African-American jazz singer, sometimes referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella

Newcastle students rolled out the barrel around Greys Monument on 22nd October 1963 as part of their Rag Week effort. And the chap inside of it said afterwards: " I had quite a turn."

Lord Curzon Chancellor walking with the Queen after she graduated from Oxford with her degree 1920 s

Young Edwardian lady wearing a fashionable frock, with white cloth adorned with hairpin work and trimmed with raw edged flounces. Date: 1904

Costumes include: hood with liripipe, hose, short doublet or jerkin, tall crowned hats, hood-like headdresses, pouches suspended from belts, short gowns with full sleeves. Date: 15th century

Nurses and women in dressing gowns. Date: 1940-55

Albert, Duke of York - Honourary Degree for Taft, Cambridge
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - receiving an Honorary Degree as Doctor of Law along with the ex-President (and then Chief Justice)

Hospital Theatre, Lagos
A hospital operating theatre in Lagos, patient on operating table with surgical team an observers standing around table in gowns and masks. Date: circa 1930

Fashionable evening gowns 1909
Two women wearing the latest evening gowns from Swan and Edgars collection, model on the left is fashioned of sapphire-blue satin veiled with black ninon with panels of gold

Page of fashion adverts - October 1909
Page of four fashion adverts for clothing, for Autumn, in The Tatler, October 1909. Aquascutum Ltd, waterproof pure wool coats for men and women. Debenham & Freebody, fur-lined coat with squirrel

CLEANERS DELIVERY VAN
Achille Serre is THE cleaner for LOndons fashionable crowd, and this is the van in which your gowns and dress suits will be brought to you. Date: 1912

1797 DRESS, WOMEN & KIDS 1797 DRESS, WOMEN & KIDS
Working class clothing from the late 18th century. The woman and girl wear plain gowns with aprons and sraw hats, the boy wears a smock. Date: 1797

3 Evening Dresses 1843
Two gowns with corsage en coeur, one with a fringed bertha. The pink gown trimmed with a column of rosettes, the white has a double skirt - the upper looped up in waves. Date: 1843

EVENING DRESS 1830
Gowns with transparent lace over-skirts with deep scalloped & embroidered flounces & wide over-sleeves that taper to a point. The white gown has lace manchettes. Date: 1830

Social Scenes - France - 15th century
The French court - Marie dAnjou, queen of Charles VII, receives a book from her chaplain, Robert Blondel, while courtiers stand around Date: 1455

Pierre-Joseph Thoulier d Olivet, Abbot of Olivet, 1825 (engraving)
KW428485 Pierre-Joseph Thoulier d Olivet, Abbot of Olivet, 1825 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ghost of Buonaparte appearing to the Directory!!!, London, 1799 (colour etching)
XCF290976 The Ghost of Buonaparte appearing to the Directory!!!, London, 1799 (colour etching) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; (add.info)

A very jolly group playing with a huge ball on the beach
A wonderful photograph of a very jolly group (possibly one large extended family) playing with a huge ball on the beach - note the variety of magnificent beachwear on show!

Happy New Year greetings card style from Elstree Studios
Happy New Year Greeting card style picture taken at Elstree Studios in 1952 for an ABPC publicity shoot

Wedding of Oswald Mosley and Cynthia Curzon
Wedding of Lady Cynthia Curzon and Oswald Mosley in 11 May 1920, as reported in The Sphere magazine. The left picture shows the bride leaving Carlton House Terrace with her father, Lord Curzon

Norman Hartnell tulle gown
A striking frock in white tulle embroidered with pearls embodying the lengthening of skirts which typified fashions towards the end of the 1920s and beginning of the 1930s

Norman Hartnell and dress designs, 1924
Sir Norman Bishop Hartnell (1901 - 1979), British couturier and favourite fashion designer of the Queen and Queen Mother. Pictured at the very start of his career in 1924 when he had just launched

Evening gowns of 1936
Various styles of full-length evening gowns in a fashion catalogur magazine. Date: 1936

Carina Martin wedding dress, 1958
A high fashion wedding dress in lace tinted with the merest pink, short enough in front to show a stocking and slippered foot

Oxford University robes: Doctor of Divinity (undress)
A Doctor of Divinity at Oxford University sporting a mortar board and long, black gown. Date: 1920s

Barbara Cartland in her wedding dress
Dame Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland (1901-2000), married name Mrs Barbara McCorquodale, British novelist. Pictured in the wedding gown she designed herself for her marriage to Alistair McCorquodale

Anna Held in her peacock gown
Miss Anna Held, appearing in Follow Me at the Casino in New York, displaying her spectacular peacock gown with the tail spread. Date: 1917

Crinoline Difficulties 1860s
A lady goes to extreme lengths to wear the widest, most fashionable crinoline skirt during the 1860s when the fashion was at its height. Date: 1865-70

Lady Gloria Vaughan as a debutante
Lady Gloria Vaughan, daughter of the Earl and Countess of Lisburne, one of the most important debutantes of the year according to The Sketch magazine

Fashion inspired by Leon Bakst
Gowns in the newest manner, inspired by the modern designs of Leon Bakst (best known for his theatrical costumes for the Ballets Russe) and realised by Paquin

The latest in evening gowns. Illustration shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of a bare-shouldered young woman, facing front. Date 1914 December 5

Wedding dress of Jill Benton Jones by Norman Hartnell
A young and fresh looking wedding dress designed by Norman Hartnell for Jill Benton Jones marriage to Mr William McAlpine in 1960

Duchess of Argyll in her Coronation outfit
The Duchess of Argyll (1912 - 1993), previously Miss Margaret Whigham and then Mrs Charles Sweeny, pictured in the dress she wore for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in

Scandalous Frocks 1908
Brazen women cause a scandal at the French races in their decollete gowns which use transparent fabrics over the chest in order to conform to the fashion for high collars

Early 20th Century Smart Garden Party Frocks
Early 20th century fashion advertisement for smart garden party frocks. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

Early 20th Century Frocks Frock Dresses Dress
Early 20th century fashion advertisement for the newest vivisting gowns. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

Nicolas Lancret Fastening Skate Gowns painting
Nicolas Lancret, Fastening the Skate, Gowns, painting, oil on canvas, Height, 138 cm (54.3 inches), Width, 106 cm (41.7 inches)

Modes 280 Robes de la Maison Gagelin Gowns Maison Gagelin
Modes 280: Robes de la Maison Gagelin... Gowns by Maison Gagelin. In pen below the show the remark: Robes de la Maison Gagelin, pardessus Leclerc Colot chapeau Coutot and Morigon Bonnet Dmms Mouree

Brides Bouquet And Wedding Dress

Evening dress by Elspeth Phelps
An artistic evening dress in a crinoline style rendered in silver lace embroidered with pale pink ostrich fronds by Elspeth Phelps. Date: 1920

Tatler cover - Lady Diana Manners on her wedding day
Society darling, Lady Diana Manners (Lady Diana Cooper) 1892-1986, youngest daughter of the Duke of Rutland, in picturesque pose in her wedding gown at her familys London home in Arlington Street

Lady Bridget Poulett wearing Norman Hartnell
Lady Bridget Poulett (1912 - 1975), only daughter of Earl Poulett and society beauty, pictured in a modern setting arranged by Curtis Moffat

Womens clothing for early spring 1912
Women models wearing early spring clothing for day and evening. 1912

The Countess of Galloway in court dress
The Countess of Galloway, formerly American-born Miss Philippa Wendell, photographed in her court gown. She was presented by her mother-in-law on the occasion of her marriage to Lord Galloway

Advert for Worth Court Gowns, London and Paris, 1927 Date: 1927

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Step into the world of glamour and elegance with these stunning gowns from various eras. From the fashions of 1954 to the timeless beauty of a wedding dress, each gown tells its own unique story. In "Flower in her Hair" by David Wright, a woman exudes confidence as she dons a breathtaking gown that perfectly complements her grace and poise. The Dolly Sisters wearing Lucile gowns captivate onlookers with their exquisite ensembles, showcasing the epitome of style in their era. The Tatler Autumn Fashion Number 1955 showcases an array of luxurious gowns that are sure to make heads turn. Each design is meticulously crafted to accentuate femininity and sophistication, leaving no doubt about their impeccable taste. Aphra Farquhar's wedding dress by Worth exemplifies true romance and grandeur. With intricate lace details and delicate embroidery, this gown symbolizes everlasting love and dreams coming true. Christian Dior sketching a fashion design in 1948 unveils his visionary talent for creating iconic gowns that transcend time. His sketches capture the essence of femininity, setting new standards for elegance in the fashion industry. Evening Wear from 1939 takes us back to an era where glamour reigned supreme. These enchanting gowns transport us to lavish parties filled with laughter and dancing under chandeliers - truly capturing the spirit of old Hollywood glamour. As we step into Christs Hospital School's entrance adorned with students dressed impeccably in autumn fashions, we witness how even school uniforms can be transformed into elegant attire fit for any occasion. Gaby Deslys mesmerizes audiences with her captivating performances while adorning exquisite gowns designed by Drian in 1913. Her stage presence combined with these stunning creations leaves spectators breathless at every show. "In Her Wedding Gown, " Princess Marina of Greece radiates pure joy as she walks down the aisle in a gown fit for royalty.