Smocked Collection

A child model wearing a smocked dress. Date: 1935

Two child models wearing smocked dresses. Date: 1935

Surrey smock, c. 1860
HB8243 Surrey smock, c.1860 by English School, (19th century); Guildford Museum, Surrey, UK; English, out of copyright

CHILDREN BLOWING BUBBLES
Three smocked youngsters blow bubbles from a dish of soap suds Date: 1886

Studio portrait, little child crying
Studio portrait of a little child crying. Date: circa 1960s

Childrens party, 1953
Four children enjoy a charming (if a little sparse) looking Christmas tea party. The girls are wearing smocked party dresses by Lindsay Maid

Mexican dress, 1965
Model wearing a Mexican lime green hand-woven cotton dress with an embroidered yoke and peasant buttonholes in sugar pink and yellow - from Mexicana boutique. Date: 1965

Liberty jumper
Jumper in hand-printed crepe de chine, with collar and facings of plain silk, from Libertys own works at Merton Abbey. Available in a variety of designs and colours, costing 3

My Toy Bunny by Muriel Dawson
A cheeky little girl with blonde curly hair, a red beret and a sweet smocked dress holds up her toy bunny rabbit for all to see. Date: c.1930

Women & Girl 1890S Photo
Girl: smocked & embroidered frock with full sleeves. Women: lace jabot, gigot sleeves, lace gloves & fichu, spectacles. Granny sports the hairstyle of her youth

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Step back in time and explore the charm fashion through the decades. From the 1860s Surrey smock to the playful 1930s with children blowing bubbles in their smocked dresses, this timeless technique has captivated generations. The 1950s brought joy to children's parties, while the 1960s introduced a vibrant Mexican twist. Amidst these delightful moments, a studio portrait of a little girl in tears reminds us of the human connection woven into each piece. Fast forward to the 1890s, where a woman and her girl don elegant smocked outfits, and the classic Liberty jumper continues the tradition. Join us on this journey through history, as we celebrate the beauty and enduring appeal clothing.