Paniers Collection

Duchess evening gown, engraved by Dupin, plate no. 161 from
STC427881 Duchess evening gown, engraved by Dupin, plate no.161 from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, 1789 (coloured engraving) by Le Clerc

Indigenous group with paniers, Madagascar
Vintage 19th century photograph: indigenous group of three women and a man, the women with paniers on their heads, Madagascar

Costume for Medea in the opera Jason and Medea, engraved by Rene Gaillard (c
STC94432 Costume for Medea in the opera Jason and Medea, engraved by Rene Gaillard (c.17190-90) c.1780 (engraving) by Martin

Cheese sellers from the Tarbes region, c. 1840 (colour engraving)
CHT218513 Cheese sellers from the Tarbes region, c.1840 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Sophie Arnould, French soprano in the opera Pyramus and Thisbe, 1771. She is depicted in the famous costume from Act V, a mantua dress with hoop petticoats or panniers decorated with frills

Le Marchand de paniers (engraving)
3645698 Le Marchand de paniers (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Marchand de paniers. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1873)

A Street in Istanbul, 1883 (oil on canvas)
CHT179323 A Street in Istanbul, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Debat-Ponsan, Edouard (1847-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: scene de rue a Istamboul; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

An Elegant Dressmaker Delivering her Work, plate from
STC94418 An Elegant Dressmaker Delivering her Work, plate from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, engraved by Dupin, 1778 (engraving) by Le Clerc

Costume for Venus in several operas, engraved by the artist, c. 1780 (engraving)
STC94436 Costume for Venus in several operas, engraved by the artist, c.1780 (engraving) by Martin, Jean Baptiste (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

A Country House Shooting Party, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
493430 A Country House Shooting Party, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Costume for the Queen of the Sylphs in the Ballet of the Elements
STC94437 Costume for the Queen of the Sylphs in the Ballet of the Elements, engraved by the Rene Gaillard (c.1719-90) c.1780 (engraving) by Martin

Costume for a Fury in Iphigenia in Tauris and several other operas
STC94435 Costume for a Fury in Iphigenia in Tauris and several other operas, engraved by Rene Gaillard (c.1710-90) c.1780 (engraving) by Martin

Roses dans un panier, or Roses in a Basket, 1888 (oil on canvas)
995939 Roses dans un panier, or Roses in a Basket, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 61.5x74 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Camels palanquins on the racing grounds
circa 1910s

Men playing boules in the small town of Beaumont sur Oise
A group of men play a game of boules in the small town of Beaumont sur Oise, in the Val-d Oise department in μe-de-France in northern France

Empress Catherine II before the mirror, 1779 (oil on canvas)
BAL244817 Empress Catherine II before the mirror, 1779 (oil on canvas) by Erichsen, Vigilius (1722-82); 72x55 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Italian Peasant Women
Italian peasant women of Pinerolo, in traditional costume, preparing to take their basket paniers of apples to market. Note the straw saddle on their horse. Date: 1930s

The Grand Market - Tangiers, Morocco

Morocco - Tangiers - Fuel Market

Pet Meat / Cries of London
A street trader sells meat for cats or dogs door-to-door

Panier Dress ?1777
A lady, in a gown with low, square decolletage and wide hoops or paniers, enters a box at the opera. Possibly a grande robe a la francaise

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"Paniers: A Versatile Fashion Accessory Through Time" Step into the enchanting world of paniers, as we explore their diverse presence in various cultures and eras. From the elegant Duchess evening gown, engraved by Dupin, plate no. 161 from 'La Gazette du Bon Ton', to the indigenous group with paniers in Madagascar, these unique structures have left an indelible mark on fashion history. Imagine the grandeur of Medea in the opera Jason and Medea, adorned in a costume engraved by Rene Gaillard. The exaggerated curves created by paniers added drama and flair to her character's portrayal. Similarly, Sophie Arnould, a French soprano known for her captivating performances, donned paniers while gracing operatic stages. Beyond fashion circles, paniers played a role in everyday life too. Cheese sellers from the Tarbes region showcased their wares with pride while wearing this distinctive attire captured beautifully in a color engraving from c. 1840. Meanwhile, Le Marchand de Paniers depicted an artisan skilled in crafting these essential baskets that were not only fashionable but also practical. Traveling further east to Istanbul's bustling streets depicted in an 1883 oil painting captures locals going about their daily lives - some perhaps carrying goods or personal belongings within their trusty panier bags. Even elegant dressmakers found utility in them as seen when delivering their meticulously crafted work. They were not limited to women's fashion alone; they made appearances across different art forms and genders throughout history. Venus herself was often portrayed wearing costumes featuring these voluminous structures during various operas dating back to c. 1780. In more casual settings like country house shooting parties around 1890s Britain or even ballet performances such as Queen of Sylphs' costume for Ballet of Elements –paniers offered both style and functionality. Lastly, let us not forget how even furies found solace within the confines of paniers.