Blouses Collection

Women playing hockey
A womens hockey match -- they are wearing long skirts, which must be rather difficult to run in

Kaufmann Lady Cycle Troupe refined trick cyclists. One bicycle in photograph with the lady cyclists wearing ruched shorts to the knee, long sleeved blouses, tights and flat shoes

Intl. Anti-Vivisection Congress - Back Row: Mrs. Clinton Pichney Farrell; Mrs. L. B. Henderson; Mrs.Florence Pell Warning. Front Row: Mrs. Caroline E. White; Miss Lind-Af-Hageby; Mrs. R. G

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Women and children outside a church with ornate plasterwork decoration

Mrs. Ball and group at Hamilton Hotel, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs
Mrs. Ball and group at Hamilton Hotel, between 1910 and 1920. Women sewing, USA. One uses a New Home sewing machine

Ladies Boating Club, New Zealand, studio sporting portrait, women's boating club, with blouses, ties and hats. From an article, The New Zealander as an Athlete'. Date: 1895

Advert, The Irish Warehouse, Regent Street, London Date: 1911

Babys Shirt, c. 1936. Creator: Sylvia DeZon
Babys Shirt, c. 1936

A pleasing display of blouses (photo)
6007716 A pleasing display of blouses (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A pleasing display of blouses)

Studio portrait of two women, both with their dark hair bobbed and wearing identical blouses with large collars and tie. Date: c.1930

Potier as Blouse in Les Blouses at the Theatre
French actor Charles-Gabriel Potier as Blouse in the comedy Les Blouses by Gabriel and Armand at the Theatre des Varietes, 1822

Salon for Blouses and Teagowns (litho)
2811658 Salon for Blouses and Teagowns (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salon for Blouses and Teagowns)

Fashion House latest Paris blouses 1905
Parade at Panem s, Rue Royal, where the demi-toilette and original blouse design form a great speciality. Date: 1905

Womens blouses 1905
Two models wearing charming blouses, available from Peter Robinson store. Model on the left wearing evening blouse of white chiffon spot

Fashionable blouse 1895
Over exaggerated leg-of-mutton sleeves, with cotton and the costliness of exquisite lace, the foundation of this combination being shimmering and rustling silk. Date: 1895

Womens clothing 1929
Loose weaves a feature of new woollen. Early spring womens frocks made from trelya wool. 1929

Three women walking down the street (colour litho)
6031094 Three women walking down the street (colour litho) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three women walking down the street)

In the girls gymnasium at The Peoples Palace, Mile End Road, drill instruction (engraving)
1064579 In the girls gymnasium at The Peoples Palace, Mile End Road, drill instruction (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Suit: jacket, blouse, and skirt designed by Willi Smith, 1969-1987. Creator: Willi Smith
Colorful block striped jacket (and matching skirt with short-sleeve, collared, button-down mauve-colored blouse) designed by Willi Smith for WilliWear Limited. a

Co-op 1963 Fashion department women looking at blouses Circa 1963

Fashion page adverts April 1937
Two fashion adverts for Dickins & Jones, Ltd, modelling the latest short sleeved blouses and Debenham & Freebody, modelling a petit black crepe evening gown with cherry belt. Date: 1937

Advert for Peter Robinsons womens blouses 1905
Three women wearing lace and net blouses. Date: 1905

Advert for Peter Robinsons womens blouses 1907
Three women wearing charming creations of net and lace blouses. Date: 1907

Newest blouse 1895
Over exaggerated leg-of-mutton sleeves for the latest fashion. Date: 1895

Woman wearing spotted blouse 1930s
A spotted blouse style jacket worn with a skirt. Date: 1930s

Bern, Switzerland - women in traditional Swiss costume
Bern, Switzerland - two women in the Bernese Oberland (Bernese Highlands), collecting water from a public fountain while wearing traditional Swiss style costume. circa 1910s

Suzanne Lenglens tennis outfits for Selfridges 1930
A page depicting the outfits designed and modelled by Suzanne Lenglen for Selfridges, knickers and blouse with adjustable skirt. 1930

Young women on holiday at Chesieres, Vaud, Switzerland
Three young women on holiday at Chesieres, Vaud, Switzerland (Lucy Auerbach is on the right). While there they received sketching lessons from an art tutor, Mr Flemwell (probably George J Flemwell)

Advert for John Barker & Co, lace slips 1906
Charming hand-made Paris colour or white guipure and Valencienne lace slip, lined throughout with chiffon, suitable for evening wear and theatre. 1906

Advert for Peter Robinsons summer fashion 1913
Fashionable clothing for women available in Peter Robinson s, Oxford Street, London 1913

Advert for Walpole Bros Ltd blouses 1915
Smart tailor-made blouses, at War prices, Shanghai silk with high collar and shoulder-pieces finished with rows of stiching; detachable collar and cuffs in contrasting art shades or linen. 1915

Advert for Peter Robinsons womens blouses 1913
Smart lace blouses at moderate prices. 1913

Advert for Peter Robinsons womens dressy blouses 1915
Women wearing black net blouses trimmed with black ribbon high neck collar, suitable for dinner and evening wear. 1915

Four women wearing day clothing 1910
Women wearing high neck blouses with striped and diagonal design tunic tops and simple skirts. 1910

Advert for Countess of Warwicks Easton 1896
Countess of Warwicks Easton School of Needlework, in New Bond Street, London, showing two women wearing gigot sleeved blouses. 1896

Advert for Debenham & Freebody blouses 1915
Handmade blouses in white linen or muslin, with stiff collar and cuffs. 1915

Advert for Debenham & Freebody robespierre blouse 1912
Woman wearing a double cascade frill blouse, trimmed with valenciennes lace. 1912

Advert for Debenham & Freebody womens garments 1917
Debenham & Freebody advert for womens blouses with sailor collar, and loose tie, sailor jumper blouse and loose jumper blouse with small buttons to the side. 1917

Advert for Debenham & Freebody autumn blouses 1915
Inexpensive new autumn high collar blouses for women in 1915. 1915

Advert for Debenham & Freebody blouse for women workers WWI
Strong silk blouse in rich satin merveilleux, finished with lace high collar, an ideal blouse for war workers. In a range of practical colours. 1916

Smart womens blouses 1935
Page from a fashion catalogue showing different styles of smart womens blouses, from square neck, short sleeves, big wooden buttons, draped neckline and frills. Date: 1935

Trio of charming blouses 1907
Three Edwardian women wearing fashionable blouses, (left) Fine cream net with epaulettes, straps and belt of black ribbon patterned with roses

Advert for Debenham & Freebody womens blouses 1937
Tailor-mades silk blouses in a varity of of shades and combinations. Date: 1937

Womens Edwardian skirt with belt 1907
Edwardian women wearing tailored-made simple skirts with high necked embroidered blouses with deep collar and cuffs. Date: 1907

British country girls on a seaside excursion or vacation - sitting on a sandy beach Date: circa 1908

Pocketed skirts 1914
Two models with their hands in their pockets modelling the latest trend. Date: 1914

Advert for John Barker & Co, lace blouses 1912
Three women wearing laced blouses, in ivory with black ribbon velvet introduced down the front and scallop edging, high neck of alternate rows of Valenciennes lined thoughout the net

Studio portrait, two young women with dog
Studio portrait, two young women with their little dog. Date: circa 1910s

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"Blouses: A Versatile Garment for Women Through the Ages" From women playing hockey to the Kaufmann Lady Cycle Troupe, they have been a staple in women's wardrobes across various activities and cultures. The Ladies Boating Club in New Zealand embraced blouses as they sailed through picturesque waters. Even on Regent Street in London, an advert from The Irish Warehouse showcased the latest blouse trends. In Bern, Switzerland, women proudly wore traditional Swiss costumes paired with intricately designed blouses. Suzanne Lenglens' tennis outfits for Selfridges in 1930 revolutionized sportswear by introducing stylish and comfortable blouses. Not only were blouses worn by adults but also adored by children. Sylvia DeZon's creation of a baby's shirt in 1936 exemplified how even infants could enjoy the elegance of a well-designed blouse. A pleasing display captured attention through a captivating photograph that highlighted their beauty and diversity. In another studio portrait, two women with bobbed dark hair exuded confidence while wearing fashionable blouses. The versatility extended beyond everyday wear; they even took center stage at theatrical performances like Les Blouse where Potier donned this iconic garment. Additionally, salons dedicated to showcasing exquisite teagowns and elegant blouses became popular among fashion enthusiasts. As early as 1905, Parisian fashion houses set trends with their latest blouse designs that captivated women worldwide. From casual outings to formal events or athletic pursuits, these hints demonstrate how throughout history, they have remained an essential part of every woman's wardrobe – combining style and functionality effortlessly.