Ruffles Collection

Figure de théâtre, c.1920. Creator: Paul Albert Laurens
Figure de theatre, c.1920. Woman wearing plumed headdress, possibly backstage at a theatre

Ann Old Coleman (Mrs. Robert Coleman), c. 1820. Creator: Jacob Eichholtz
Ann Old Coleman (Mrs. Robert Coleman), c. 1820

Barry Manilow in concert at the Bay Front Arena, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. November 1981

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove, fashionable dresses 1933
Two models wearing spring frocks; (left) Beautiful race gown in white organdie and net over crepe-de-chime, detachable frilled cape

Woman in ball gown of coral taffeta with silk ruffles. Robe de bal en taffetas corail a volants de gaze de soie. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by H

Miss Lindahl, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Lindahl, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 1. Possibly a portrait of Swedish actress Anna Lindahl

Mrs. Harbeck, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 12. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Harbeck, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 12

Fashion Plate (Trage De Manana), 1824. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Trage De Manana), 1824

Fashion Plate (Promenade Dress), 1824. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Promenade Dress), 1824

Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1822. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1822

Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1820. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1820

Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1819. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1819

Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1817. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1817

Fashions for August - Promenade or Carriage Costume, and Ball Dress, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for August - Promenade or Carriage Costume, and Ball Dress, 1858. Dress of very rich Azof-green silk, with two skirts

Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1817. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1817

Sitting under the Arbour, 1880. Creator: Hugo Birger
Sitting under the Arbour, 1880

Portrait of Pieter Tjarck, between c1635 and c1638. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of Pieter Tjarck, between c1635 and c1638

Fashion Plate (Morning Dress), 1817. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Morning Dress), 1817

Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1782, rr. 238: Morning dress to the English (...), 1782. Creator: Wossinik
Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1782, rr. 238: Morning dress to the English (...), 1782. Robe de matin a l'Anglaise avec des manches en amadis jupon coupe a grand volant de mousseline

The Milliner, 1746. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Milliner, 1746. A seller of trimmings for hats and her client

State Ball at Stockholm - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Creator: Unknown
State Ball at Stockholm - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Following the coronation the King of Sweden as King of Norway

Fashions for February, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for February, 1857....three figures - two ladies and a gentleman. The costumes of the ladies have been drawn from dresses just completed in the elegant magasin des modes of Madame E

Portrait of Captain John Pigott, between c1700 and c1763. Creator: Joseph Blackburn
Portrait of Captain John Pigott, between c1700 and c1763. Here John Pigott is posed before a depiction of the harbor of Hamilton, the two sloops alluding to his position as customs collector

Robe crepe noir (avec) petits volants au corsage, gilet brodé blanc sur organdi, 1938-1939. Creator: Marcel Dhorme
Robe crepe noir (avec) petits volants au corsage, gilet brode blanc sur organdi, 1938-1939. Black crepe dress (with) small ruffles at the bodice, white embroidered waistcoat in organdy

Fashions for March, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for March, 1857. Ball dress of white tulle, over a slip of white glace. The skirt is formed of three double jupes of tulle, gathered up in festoons by chains of pearl...Dress of velvet

Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1785, aaa. 285: The beautiful and elegant Suzan (...)
Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1785, aaa. 285: The young and elegant Suzanne (...), 1785. La jeune et elegante Suzanne en voyant la reponse qu'elle vient de faire au billet que lui a

Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1785, aaa. 284: Beauty in uncertainty (...), 1785. Creator: Nicolas Dupin
Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1785, aaa. 284: Beauty in uncertainty (...), 1785. La Belle dans l'incertitude de l'asseior

The Card Game on the Cradle: Allegory, 1643-1683. Creator: Johannes van Wijckersloot
The Card Game on the Cradle: Allegory, 1643-1683. An adult man the size of an infant lies in the cradle, rocked by a woman, as a game of cards goes on around them

The Lute Player, c.1623-c.1624. Creator: Unknown
The Lute Player, c.1623-c.1624. Other Title(s): The Fool. Copy after Frans Hals

Housekeeper's Alliance, early 1900s. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Housekeeper's Alliance, early 1900s
Housekeeper's Alliance, early 1900s. USA. Group portrait of women wearing elaborate hats, and dresses embellished with lace, ruffles and velvet ribbons

Horse Shows, between 1909 and 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Horse Shows, between 1909 and 1914
Horse Shows, between 1909 and 1914

Miss Alice Hay, between 1890 and 1920. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Miss Alice Hay, between 1890 and 1920. Photograph shows three-quarter length portrait of Alice Hay (Mrs. James Wolcott Wadsworth), seated in chair, facing front

Dress, 1935/1942. Creator: Arthur Sander
Dress, 1935/1942

Visiting Dress, 1935/1942. Creator: Eleanor Ruelos
Visiting Dress, 1935/1942

Three African American women...State Fair at Saint Paul, Minnesota, 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Three African American women, full-length portrait, standing, at the State Fair at Saint Paul, Minn. 1903

Man's Shirt, c. 1936. Creator: Margaret Knapp
Man's Shirt, c. 1936

An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress, 1767. Creator: Claude Bornet
An Elderly Lady in a Mauve Silk Dress, 1767

Bonnet, 1935/1942. Creator: Ferdinand Badin
Bonnet, 1935/1942

Wedding Dress, c. 1941. Creator: Max Unger
Wedding Dress, c. 1941

Paris Fashions for September, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for September, 1854. Robe de taffetas rose, with three flounces embroidered on tulle rose. The embroidery is a point de chainette; the rounded pinkings are embroidered the same

Paris Fashions for August - Opera Dress, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for August - Opera Dress, 1850. Sleeves with rows of lace (pointe d'Alencon), adorned with five rows of the same lace, lying flat

Paris Fashions for June - Canezou, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for June - Canezou, 1850. An Indian muslin Canezou, embroidered and trimmed with malines, open and buttoned up in the back. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Paris Fashions for May, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for May, 1850. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Paris Fashions for August - Cap and Engageantes, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for August - Cap and Engageantes, 1850. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Paris Fashions for July - Opera Dress, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for July - Opera Dress, 1850. The Opera Dress is of silk, with a straight upper dress, and three flounces on the cross; the body pointed, having a lace berthe

Paris Fashions for June - Pelerine, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for June - Pelerine, 1850. A Pelerine of embroidered net, trimmed with three rows of point d'Alencon [lace], and ornamented with a large knot of ribbons Bayadere

Sarah Sommer Sims, 1838. Creator: Robert Street
Sarah Sommer Sims, 1838

A Squelcher for Woman Suffrage, Puck magazine cover illustration, June 6
3709898 A Squelcher for Woman Suffrage, Puck magazine cover illustration, June 6, 1894 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Ruffles: A Timeless Fashion Statement Through the Ages" Step into the world of fashion and explore the captivating allure of ruffles. From elegant ball gowns to delicate muslin dresses, they have played a prominent role in shaping women's style throughout history. In 1933, Marshall & Snelgrove showcased their fashionable dresses adorned with exquisite ruffles in an enticing advert. The coral taffeta gown with silk ruffles caught everyone's attention, epitomizing glamour and sophistication. Travel back further to 1820 when Ann Old Coleman (Mrs. Robert Coleman) donned a dress featuring intricate ruffled details. Painted by Jacob Eichholtz, this portrait captures the essence of elegance during that era. The iconic "La Chemise a la Reine" from 1783-90 showcases how even muslin fabric can be transformed into a masterpiece through skillful placement of delicate ruffles. This design revolutionized fashion during its time. Sarah Sommer Sims embraced the trend in her portrait from 1838, wearing a dress embellished with charming ruffled accents created by Robert Street. Her attire exudes grace and femininity. Deborah Worsley of Platt made quite an impression in 1765-70 with her oil on canvas painting where she flaunts an ensemble adorned with elaborate ruffles. It exemplifies how women used clothing as expressions of status and personal style. Even political satire couldn't escape the influence of ruffles. In Puck magazine's June 6 cover illustration titled "A Squelcher for Woman Suffrage, " we see humor intertwined with fashion as suffragettes wear exaggeratedly large hats trimmed with playful frills. No one is immune to the charm of these decorative folds; Queen Elizabeth II herself was captured in black-and-white photography as a young girl showcasing her timeless elegance while sporting garments enhanced by dainty ruffle detailing. Accessories also embraced the ruffle trend.