Trims Collection

Young Lady doing a pedicure on herself (before getting dressed!). Date: circa 1920s

Britannia and Eve magazine, March 1933
Front cover illustration featuring an extremely glamorous lady wearing a bright orange coat with fur trims, a yellow hat with orange feather and holding a blue clutch bag

BARBER 1827
A barber trims the back of his customers hair while he reads his paper

Making a Pie 1912
A young woman trims the excess pastry from a pie, prior to baking it

Illustration of how buttons can be used as decorative trims to garments. Date: 1940

Kit
A portrait painting of Kit, a young girl with blushing cheeks, wearing a black hat and a large woollen coat with blue trims. Date: circa 1922

The Muslin Dress
A portrait oil painting of a smiling lady, wearing a white muslin dress with black lace trims, holding her decorative sun hat. Date: circa 1918

Watching Mom Bake Pie Date: 1940

Farmer trimming hooves of cattle in hoof trimming crush, England, May

Sharkskin Cigar Case
A cigar case and cutter made of sharkskin, with silver trims. Date: 1930s

Parrot and Lion
The parrot trims the mane of the lion, who sits reading the paper with his pet dog on his lap

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"Trims: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step into the world of trims, where beauty meets functionality. From a young lady delicately doing a pedicure on herself to the pages of Britannia and Eve magazine in March 1933, they have always played an essential role in enhancing our appearance. Travel back to 1827 when BARBER first introduced their expertise in creating impeccable trims for hairstyles that defined eras. Witness the artistry of making a pie in 1912, where even culinary creations were adorned with intricate trims. In fashion's history book from 1940, discover how buttons transformed garments into works of art. An illustration showcases their decorative potential, adding charm and personality to any outfit. Meet Kit as she dons her muslin dress, gracefully embellished with delicate lace trimmings. Meanwhile, Willys Overland advertisement captures the spirit of adventure while highlighting stylish automotive trims that stood out on the roads. Take a peek into domestic life as we watch Mom bake pies in 1940 – not only does she create delicious treats but also ensures they are presented with exquisite trimmings. Even animals benefit from this attention to detail; witness a farmer trimming hooves of cattle using specialized crushes in England during May. But it doesn't stop there. Trimming extends beyond fashion and food; enter the world of accessories. Behold the elegance of a sharkskin cigar case or marvel at an artistic portrayal featuring parrots and lions intricately trimmed onto fabric. Throughout history, they have been more than just decorative elements – they tell stories about craftsmanship, creativity, and personal expression. So next time you admire those little details that make all the difference remember: they can timeless companions on our journey through style.