Tulle Collection

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh, 1954
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh pictured together in the Grand Entrance in Buckingham Palace in 1954

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh, 1954
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh pictured together in the Grand Entrance in Buckingham Palace in 1954

Fashions for a Coronation Summer, 1953
A crease-resisting nylon tulle evening dress from Marshall and Snelgrove, one of a quartette of outfits showcased by the Tatler as being perfect for the Coronation summer of 1953

Young girl of Sokna, Fezzan, Kingdom of Tripoli (Libya). The women of Sokna wear dresses of striped silk or tulle, silver earrings, bracelets and leg ornaments. Jeune fille Socknanaise

Crochet patterns for gauze or tulle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D

Regency lady in half dress seated with fan, 1816
Regency lady in half dress seated with fan

Four costumes representing Maytime Modes. Suggestions for dancers both on and off the stage, 1928, Top left: sophisticated simplicity - a gown of black satin crepe

Brussels lace, second half of the 19th century (linen and cotton thread)
BOO74325 Brussels lace, second half of the 19th century (linen and cotton thread); 99x600 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Anna Pavlova in the role of the Dying Swan, c.1905 (b/w photo)
XJF366807 Anna Pavlova in the role of the Dying Swan

Fashions for April, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for April, 1857. Ball dresses. The first figure, that at the extreme left, is represented in a tunic of pink silk over a dress of white tulle

Japanese bamboo parasol, c.1920-c.1930. Creator: Anon
Japanese bamboo parasol, c.1920-c.1930. Fine-meshed silk tulle, painted with multicoloured flowers, handle of marbled wood and metal point

Fashions for May - the Tulip Bonnet, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for May - the Tulip Bonnet, 1850. Bonnet...composed of white silk, covered with white-spotted tulle; the edges of the front foliated...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Brenda and tulle
Joan Gil Raga

Countess de la Falaise, studio fashion portrait, by Chanel. Captioned, Innumerable frills adorn our evening gowns'

A woman posing in a summer dress. Date: 1954

Women wearing hats trimmed with large bows resembling butterfiles wings or windmills. Date: 1913

CATALEPSY AT ARGENTAT
GIRL COMES BACK TO LIFE after being supposed dead for 14 hours, at Argentat, near Tulle, France Date: April 1902

Mary Cornwallis, c. 1580-85 (oil on panel)
5043065 Mary Cornwallis, c.1580-85 (oil on panel) by Gower, George (1540-96); 117.2x94 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Three quarter length portrait of Mary Cornwallis)

L'Encens, le Cinname et la Myrrhe from La Gazette du Bon Ton
5902954 L'Encens, le Cinname et la Myrrhe from La Gazette du Bon Ton, pub. 1914 (Pochoir Print) by Strimpl, Ludvik (1880-1937); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Crochet patterns for gauze or tulle
6338690 Crochet patterns for gauze or tulle by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Crochet patterns for gauze or tulle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Woman in evening gown of black satin and tulle
5892995 Woman in evening gown of black satin and tulle, edged with brillants. Robe de soir satin noir et tulle, bordee de brillants

Young girl of Sokna, Fezzan, Kingdom of Tripoli (Libya)
6339059 Young girl of Sokna, Fezzan, Kingdom of Tripoli (Libya) by T.S. & Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Young girl of Sokna, Fezzan, Kingdom of Tripoli (Libya)

Woman in luxurious evening gown of tulle and satin
5893028 Woman in luxurious evening gown of tulle and satin, green velvet sash with pearl tassel. Grande robe du soir en tulle et satin, echarpe de velours at glands de perles

Evening Dress, Plate 84, from Costumes Parisiens, pub. 1913 (pochoir print)
3239911 Evening Dress, Plate 84, from Costumes Parisiens, pub. 1913 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Evening Gown by Jenny, 1919-21 (pochoir print)
781135 Evening Gown by Jenny, 1919-21 (pochoir print) by Brunelleschi

Dancer in Green, c. 1878 (pastel on paper)
5903264 Dancer in Green, c.1878 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 46.4x29.2 cm; NOMA New Orleans Museum OF Art, USA; Photo eFine Art Images; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Dona Manuela Camas, 1795 (oil on canvas)
2629153 Portrait of Dona Manuela Camas, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 121x84.5 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest

Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Hammond, 1894 (oil on canvas)
3518737 Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Hammond, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Carolus-Duran, Charles Emile Auguste (1837-1917); 101x67.3 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont

An evening gown from Chantal, Paris, 1925. Made of almond green crepe and soft tulle draperies on the skirt and steel and silver bead embroidery Date: 1925

New umbrella and parasol designs for 1912. Ombrelles nouveau

Woman in floral taffeta dress, silk ottoman, and tulle hat with cockatoo. Robe de taffetas a fleurs et ottoman de soie, chapeau de tulle

Woman in luxurious evening gown of tulle and satin, 1913
Woman in luxurious evening gown of tulle and satin, green velvet sash with pearl tassel. Grande robe du soir en tulle et satin, echarpe de velours at glands de perles

Girl skipping rope at the beach in white dress and bonnet decorated with flowers. Costume d une damoiselle de 6 a 8 ans

Woman in evening gown of black satin and tulle, edged with brillants. Robe de soir satin noir et tulle, bordee de brillants

Woman in morning outfit of skirt, blouse and bonnet
Woman in morning outfit of striped skirt, laced blouse and bonnet opening the curtains. Deshabille de matin

Woman in swimming costume in the sea with crab, 1913
Woman in swimming costume up to her ankles in the sea on a beach holding a crab. Costume de bain

Parisian costume: bonnet trimmed with tulle, fichu on the shoulders
473127 Parisian costume: bonnet trimmed with tulle, fichu on the shoulders, 1802 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Paris fashion, Empire robe of straw-coloured satin covered with embroidered paillette tulle, with a black velvet train. 1901

Princess Pauline von Metternich, 1860 (oil on canvas)
1616697 Princess Pauline von Metternich, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Winterhalter

Cover of The Sketch featuring model wearing Cartier jewels
Vibrant front cover of The Sketch with a model wearing Cartier Jewellery (New Bond Street, W1). The butter-yellow evening dress is by Frank Usher and made of layers of tulle

Lucien Lelong evening dresses
Two evening dresses in contrasting styles from Lucien Lelong. Fro the young woman on the left, a white tulle gathered on the hips and stiffly outstanding fullness of deep tucks

Advert for Woollands of Knightsbridge womens hats 1937
Latest styles of womens hats with pretty trimmings. 1937

Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Hammond, 1894 (oil on canvas)
3518736 Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Hammond, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Carolus-Duran, Charles Emile Auguste (1837-1917); 101x67.3 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont

Department of Tarn et Garonne in the southwest of France (chromolitho)
724708 Department of Tarn et Garonne in the southwest of France (chromolitho) by French School

Catherine Marlay, Lady John Manners (oil on canvas)
466004 Catherine Marlay, Lady John Manners (oil on canvas) by Buckner, Richard (1812-83); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Catherine Louisa Georgina (d.1854) daughter of George Marley

A Dance Dress (litho)
1063491 A Dance Dress (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dance Dress)

Rear view of woman in the fashions of 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986549 Rear view of woman in the fashions of 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Rear view of woman in the fashions of 1798)

Fashionable woman on the Champs-Elysees, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986600 Fashionable woman on the Champs-Elysees, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman on the Champs Elyseess, 1798)

Theodosia Burr (Mrs. Joseph Alston, 1783-1813), 1802. Oil on canvas
1249200 Theodosia Burr (Mrs. Joseph Alston, 1783-1813), 1802

Dress designed by Ann Lowe, 1959. Creator: Ann Lowe
A pink satin and organza dress designed by Ann Lowe. The bodice of the dress is strapless and is made of a pale pink satin

Dress designed by Ann Lowe, 1958. Creator: Ann Lowe
A cream silk faille dress with embroidered floral applique decorations designed by Ann Lowe. The dress has a bodice with cap sleeves, a scoop neck front, and a deep scoop neck back

Dress designed by Ann Lowe, 1966-1967. Creator: Ann Lowe
An ivory dress decorated with swirls of handmade fabric rose vines, designed by Ann Lowe

Mother
"As mothers and daughters, we are connected with one another. My mother is the bones of my spine, keeping me straight and true. She is my blood, making sure it runs rich and strong

The Queen steps smiling from the Royal Train at Victoria Station, as she arrives in Manchester, 4th May 1972

Girl climbing on a sundial outside Tulle House Museum
A little girl pulls herself up to see a sundial outside Tulle House Museum and Art Gallery, Carlisle, Cumbria. She wears a summer dress and a straw boater hat with a ribbon at the back

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

Edwardian women in tricorne and bicorne hats 1912
Left tricorne, hat with three-cornered, in black tagal, trimmed with two pom - poms, one in black and the other white

1930S Evening Dress
A glamorous woman with pencil- thin eyebrows shows off a long sparkling evening dress of shimmering tulle Date: 1930s

Barbara Cartland in her wedding dress
Dame Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland (1901-2000), married name Mrs Barbara McCorquodale, British novelist

Madame Kyra Alanova by Madame Yevonde
Madame Kyra Alanova (1902-1965) by Madame Yevonde. She was a dancer, appearing in a special matinee at St Jamess Theatre, London

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace
The Queen and Prince Philip in the Music Room at Buckingham Palace, taken on the eve of their departure to North America

Advert for La Samaritaine womens clothing 1906
Selection of fashionable clothing for women, available at La Samaritaine, a large department store in Paris. 1906

Edwardian women wearing large hats with trimmings 1906
Edwardian fashionable women wearing summer hats, hair high to support their oversized hats that were perched on the very front of the foreheads, with trimmings of ribbons, flowers and lace. 1906

Royal Wedding 1947. The Wedding Dress
The dress designed for Princess Elizabeth by Norman Hartnell of ivory duchesse satin with hand embroidery on the skirt and bodice and Court train (fifteen feet long and of ivory tulle)

A Young Boy And Young Girl Holding Hands And Walking Through A Field; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

A Young Girl With A Pink Princess Dress Leans In To Kiss A Young Boy; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

White and Pink Tulle. - In The Park, c1900. Artist: Albert Ludovici
White and Pink Tulle: In The Park, c1900. From The Studio Volume 36. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1905-6]

Diplomacy staring Gladys Cooper
Diplomacy adapted from Dora by Victorien Sardou (5 September 1831 8 November 1908) at the Theatre du Vaudeville, Paris, on 22nd January 1877, by Clement Scott (6 October 1841 25 June 1904) and B. C

Great way to the races 1912
French women wearing winter horse racing attire. Date: 1912

Beautiful gowns for the spring season 1913
Three women models wearing pretty fashionable frocks for evening and afternoon wear 1913, almond green charmeuse forms the skirt of model on the left, which is cut with a train

Intricate laced jabot for May 1913
Examples of intricate jabot for womens clothing, using broad lace frills, castellated edge, pleated frill combined with hem stitch. Date: 1913

Models wearing elegant gowns 1912
Three women models wearing dainty toque hats and elegant gowns. 1912

Fashion by Gordon Conway: Paris prefers two trains
A dress of black silk tulle with a train that springs from the upper pleated flounce

Advert for Swan & Edgars womens coats 1909
Selection of Edwardian of smart coats for all occasions, available at Swan & Edgars department store in Regent Street and Piccadilly, London. 1909

Lastest fashion for women 1909
Three elegant women wearing long flowing dresses with three-quarter-length sleeves, white long gloves, high neckline, hair high to support their oversized hats with extra plumage. 1906

Bridal headdresses and veils 1912
Two ways of arranging the bridal veil. In one silver leaves and pearls blossom hold the filmy lace in position on the hair

Edwardian bows, floral and feathered hats 1909
Seletion of fashionable hats: toque, brimless hat that had a very wide crown and Merry Widow a large hat with a large brim, trimmed with bows, satin ribbon, plumed feathers and flowers. 1909

Lehar / Widow / Elsie Photo
Lily Elsie (as Sonia) in Lehars operetta " The Merry Widow" in a hat with a deep crown decorated with tulle & ostrich plumes which became synonymous with the name. Date: 1907

Two women in summer clothing for Henley Regatta 1907
Two women wearing designs for Henley Regatta

Women in dust cloak 1907
Edwardian woman wearing a charming loose cloak without sleeves in shantung, silk trimmed with red and black embroideries. 1907

Advert for Dickins & Jones stylish lace wear 1912
Fashionable lace wear for women. 1912

Tatler front cover - fashion for brides 1965
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a bride wearing a headdress of big white organdie flowers with a long tulle veil from Reed Crawford. Her lipstick is Cuban Rose by Yardley. 1965

Costume of Madame de Chateau-Regnault, merveilleuse.. Costume of Madame de Chateau-Regnault, merveilleuse in Revolutionary fashion

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"Tulle: A Timeless Elegance in Fashion" In the realm of fashion, tulle reigns supreme as a fabric that exudes grace and sophistication. Its delicate nature has graced the wardrobes of countless style icons throughout history, leaving an indelible mark on their sartorial choices. One such iconic moment was captured in 1954 when Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh donned regal attire adorned with tulle. The ethereal fabric added an enchanting touch to their ensembles, elevating their royal presence to new heights. But it wasn't just royalty who embraced the allure of tulle. In 1953, during a Coronation Summer, women from all walks of life indulged in its whimsical charm. Countess de la Falaise epitomized elegance as she showcased a white cotton tulle evening gown designed by Chanel. Innumerable frills cascaded down her silhouette, creating an exquisite vision fit for any grand occasion. The versatility transcended time and trends. Even in 1913, women flaunted hats trimmed with large bows resembling butterfly wings or windmills - a testament to how this fabric can transform into various forms while retaining its inherent beauty. Tales from yesteryears also speak volumes about tulle's impact on fashion enthusiasts. From Edwardian tricorne and bicorne hats worn by elegant ladies in 1912 to glamorous evening dresses adorning women during the 1930s; each era witnessed the transformative power of this magical material. Notable figures like Barbara Cartland immortalized themselves through memorable moments captured wearing wedding gowns embellished with layers upon layers of delicate tulle - symbolizing love's eternal embrace. Photographs further unveil Madame Kyra Alanova draped gracefully in garments crafted from this captivating fabric by none other than Madame Yevonde herself - showcasing how artistry intertwines seamlessly with fashion.