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Victorian Costume Collection (page 2)

Step into the enchanting world of Victorian costume, where history and art intertwine

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Mounted police arresting burglars in Upstate New York, c. 1880 (litho)

Mounted police arresting burglars in Upstate New York, c. 1880 (litho)
PNP253818 Mounted police arresting burglars in Upstate New York, c.1880 (litho) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Portrait of Amelia Bloomer (1818-94) c. 1850 (engraving)

Portrait of Amelia Bloomer (1818-94) c. 1850 (engraving)
SLS251119 Portrait of Amelia Bloomer (1818-94) c.1850 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: The Treasury at the Pension Day, 1876 (oil on canvas)

The Treasury at the Pension Day, 1876 (oil on canvas)
BAL241172 The Treasury at the Pension Day, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Makovsky, Vladimir Egorovic (1846-1920); 52.5x82.5 cm; State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Young Girl in an Armchair, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)

Young Girl in an Armchair, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)
NUL275409 Young Girl in an Armchair, c.1850 (oil on canvas) by Anderson, Sophie (1823-1903); 30.5x41 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Mr Pickwick in the Pound, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens

Mr Pickwick in the Pound, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193491 Mr Pickwick in the Pound, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Fanny Squeers and Nicholas Nickleby, illustration for

Fanny Squeers and Nicholas Nickleby, illustration for
IL193484 Fanny Squeers and Nicholas Nickleby, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Poster advertising Levys Dry Goods Store, Philadephia, published by L. N

Poster advertising Levys Dry Goods Store, Philadephia, published by L. N
NYH189019 Poster advertising Levys Dry Goods Store, Philadephia, published by L.N. Rosenthal, 1857 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Mr Boffin and Silas Wegg, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens

Mr Boffin and Silas Wegg, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193497 Mr Boffin and Silas Wegg, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Mr Micawber Conducts David Home, illustration from

Mr Micawber Conducts David Home, illustration from
IL193494 Mr Micawber Conducts David Home, illustration from Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Joe Willet and Dolly Varden, illustrations for Character Sketches from Dickens

Joe Willet and Dolly Varden, illustrations for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193475 Joe Willet and Dolly Varden, illustrations for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: A Duchess (The Blue Dress), c. 1866 (oil on panel)

A Duchess (The Blue Dress), c. 1866 (oil on panel)
CLK339845 A Duchess (The Blue Dress), c.1866 (oil on panel) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 31.4x26 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; Belgian

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: English Horses (colour litho)

English Horses (colour litho)
XIR211720 English Horses (colour litho) by Adam, Albert (b.1833); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: A Lady in her Sitting Room, magazine illustration by C. Drivan (colour litho)

A Lady in her Sitting Room, magazine illustration by C. Drivan (colour litho)
REV131226 A Lady in her Sitting Room, magazine illustration by C.Drivan (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Seated Lady (oil on canvas)

Seated Lady (oil on canvas)
GG161568 Seated Lady (oil on canvas) by Harris, Edwin (1855-1906); 90x60 cm; Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Crinolines on the Beach (pencil and w / c on paper)

Crinolines on the Beach (pencil and w / c on paper)
MMT155322 Crinolines on the Beach (pencil and w/c on paper) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: My Next-Door Neighbour, 1894 (oil on canvas)

My Next-Door Neighbour, 1894 (oil on canvas)
CH139900 My Next-Door Neighbour, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922); 81.2x49.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Doddy and her Pets, c. 1885 (colour litho)

Doddy and her Pets, c. 1885 (colour litho)
CHT327040 Doddy and her Pets, c.1885 (colour litho) by Garland, Charles Trevor (fl. 1880-1901) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: young girl with her pet dogs)

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Portrait of Mignon, 1841 (oil on panel)

Portrait of Mignon, 1841 (oil on panel)
HTL226373 Portrait of Mignon, 1841 (oil on panel) by Martinet, Louis (1810-94); Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; French, out of copyright

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: A Brilliant Idea (pen and coloured ink on paper)

A Brilliant Idea (pen and coloured ink on paper)
STC227540 A Brilliant Idea (pen and coloured ink on paper) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matilda " Oh, look ye here Tommy)

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: The Winged Hat, 1890 (litho on paper)

The Winged Hat, 1890 (litho on paper)
FSG324539 The Winged Hat, 1890 (litho on paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 17.9x17.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Die Kokotte, 1875 (colour litho)

Die Kokotte, 1875 (colour litho)
CHT293258 Die Kokotte, 1875 (colour litho) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Courtesan; cocotte; courtisane; ); eArchives Charmet; French

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Men and women leaving the mill after work, carrying lunch-pails, 1868 (engraving)

Men and women leaving the mill after work, carrying lunch-pails, 1868 (engraving)
SLS251301 Men and women leaving the mill after work, carrying lunch-pails, 1868 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Mrs Samuel, mother of Frank (1843-1915) and Jesse James (1847-82) (b / w photo)

Mrs Samuel, mother of Frank (1843-1915) and Jesse James (1847-82) (b / w photo)
PNP249685 Mrs Samuel, mother of Frank (1843-1915) and Jesse James (1847-82) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Portrait of Louisa May Alcott (1832-88) c. 1885 (litho)

Portrait of Louisa May Alcott (1832-88) c. 1885 (litho)
SLS249160 Portrait of Louisa May Alcott (1832-88) c.1885 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; eSchlesinger Library

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: La Cheminee, 1869 (oil on canvas)

La Cheminee, 1869 (oil on canvas)
CH251423 La Cheminee, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 51x34.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fireplace; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Women lined up to participate in an election, 1870 (engraving)

Women lined up to participate in an election, 1870 (engraving)
SLS251127 Women lined up to participate in an election, 1870 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; (add.info.: In 1869)

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Model of the Temple of Edfu at the Universal Exhibition at the Champ-deMars in Paris

Model of the Temple of Edfu at the Universal Exhibition at the Champ-deMars in Paris
JHG215587 Model of the Temple of Edfu at the Universal Exhibition at the Champ-deMars in Paris, 16th November 1867 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Family group on the steps of 43 Reginald Terrace, Leeds, c. 1889 (b / w photo)

Family group on the steps of 43 Reginald Terrace, Leeds, c. 1889 (b / w photo)
LLS218027 Family group on the steps of 43 Reginald Terrace, Leeds, c.1889 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Leeds Library and Information Service, Leeds

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: A Young Woman on a Balcony, 1854 (oil on panel)

A Young Woman on a Balcony, 1854 (oil on panel)
PNY155637 A Young Woman on a Balcony, 1854 (oil on panel) by Lang, Louis (1814-93); 51.4x41.3 cm; Private Collection; Phillips, Fine Art Auctioneers, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Trotty Veck and his Daughter Meg, illustration for

Trotty Veck and his Daughter Meg, illustration for
IL193499 Trotty Veck and his Daughter Meg, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens

Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193498 Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: View of Printing Square in New York, with the headquarters of The New York Times

View of Printing Square in New York, with the headquarters of The New York Times
CHT206513 View of Printing Square in New York, with the headquarters of The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The Tribune (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Highland Jessie, or The Campbells are Coming, c. 1858 (oil on canvas)

Highland Jessie, or The Campbells are Coming, c. 1858 (oil on canvas)
NAM280835 Highland Jessie, or The Campbells are Coming, c.1858 (oil on canvas) by Goodall, Frederick (1822-1904) (attr. to); National Army Museum

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: An Afternoon Song, 1885 (oil on canvas)

An Afternoon Song, 1885 (oil on canvas)
NUL275406 An Afternoon Song, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Abbema, Louise (1858-1927); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Cyrus H. McCormick (1809-84) and his reaping machine in 1837 (oil on canvas)

Cyrus H. McCormick (1809-84) and his reaping machine in 1837 (oil on canvas)
PNP246258 Cyrus H. McCormick (1809-84) and his reaping machine in 1837 (oil on canvas) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Portrait of Clara Barton (1821-1912) (b / w photo)

Portrait of Clara Barton (1821-1912) (b / w photo)
SLS251312 Portrait of Clara Barton (1821-1912) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Beach Scene, Guernsey (Enfants au bord de la Mer a Guernsey) 1883 (oil on canvas)

Beach Scene, Guernsey (Enfants au bord de la Mer a Guernsey) 1883 (oil on canvas)
BRN159684 Beach Scene, Guernsey (Enfants au bord de la Mer a Guernsey) 1883 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 54x65 cm; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: The Last Chapter, 1860-1863 (oil on canvas)

The Last Chapter, 1860-1863 (oil on canvas)
BIR107262 The Last Chapter, 1860-1863 (oil on canvas) by Martineau, Robert Braithwaite (1826-69); 70.5x41 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Nominated, 1875 (oil on canvas) (see 152806 for pair)

Nominated, 1875 (oil on canvas) (see 152806 for pair)
PNY152805 Nominated, 1875 (oil on canvas) (see 152806 for pair) by Wood, Thomas Waterman (1823-1903); 35.6x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Phillips, Fine Art Auctioneers, New York, USA; American

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Mr and Mrs Harry Walmers and Cobbs, illustration for

Mr and Mrs Harry Walmers and Cobbs, illustration for
IL193488 Mr and Mrs Harry Walmers and Cobbs, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Peggotty and Little Emily, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens

Peggotty and Little Emily, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193480 Peggotty and Little Emily, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Little Nell in the Old Church, illustrations for Character Sketches from Dickens

Little Nell in the Old Church, illustrations for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193476 Little Nell in the Old Church, illustrations for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Edmond de Goncourt (1822-96) from Galerie Contemporaine, c. 1874-78 (b / w photo)

Edmond de Goncourt (1822-96) from Galerie Contemporaine, c. 1874-78 (b / w photo)
STC195017 Edmond de Goncourt (1822-96) from Galerie Contemporaine, c.1874-78 (b/w photo) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Waiting, from L Estampe Moderne, published Paris 1897-99

Waiting, from L Estampe Moderne, published Paris 1897-99
STC194677 Waiting, from L Estampe Moderne, published Paris 1897-99, 1896 (colour litho) by Collin, Louis Joseph Raphael (1850-1916); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Caleb Plummer and his Blind Daughter, illustration for

Caleb Plummer and his Blind Daughter, illustration for
IL193701 Caleb Plummer and his Blind Daughter, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping

Background imageVictorian Costume Collection: Different Social Positions of Women, late 19th century (colour engraving)

Different Social Positions of Women, late 19th century (colour engraving)
CHT164291 Different Social Positions of Women, late 19th century (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)



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Step into the enchanting world of Victorian costume, where history and art intertwine. Little Charlie Haslett dons a dashing ensemble, capturing the essence of an era long gone. Mr H Kingshott, a distinguished gentleman at Lodge, Petworth House, exudes elegance in his meticulously tailored attire. In contrast, Mr Saunders aboard HMS Powerful showcases the naval influence on fashion during this period. A horsewoman in the Bois de Boulogne transports us to 1873 with her graceful presence captured on canvas. The Fat Boy comes alive from the pages of Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B. W. , showcasing the diverse characters that populated Victorian literature. Meanwhile, a young man's portrait in Romantic style evokes emotions and longing through delicate pencil strokes. Advertisements take center stage as well; a poster advertising Elixir de Spa Belgian liqueur entices viewers with its vibrant colors and exquisite lithography. Similarly captivating is a poster promoting a gymnastics contest in Lyon - an ode to athleticism and physical prowess. Not limited to fashion or art alone, we delve into political history too. The American Know-Nothing Party makes its appearance through vivid lithography while Abraham Lincoln's portrait reminds us of his influential role during this transformative era. Lastly, we encounter Mr Wackford Squeers and the New Pupil - yet another delightful illustration from Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B. W. Matz. And let's not forget Black Coffee - an intriguing lithograph that leaves us curious about its story. Victorian costume encapsulates more than just clothing; it embodies an entire epoch defined by innovation, social change, and artistic expression.