Garment Collection (page 20)

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

Advert for Peter Robinsons womens undergarments 1912
Annual sale available at Oxford Street and Regent Street department stores. Two models wearing long-line corsets, with straight-front giving no curving to the figure. Date: 1912

Advert for D. H Evans & Co womens undergarments 1912
Comfortable hand-knitted lightweight undergarments suitable for riding, motoring, cycling and winter nights. 1912

Model wearing fashionable stripes 1933
Woman wearing three different style stripy pullovers with high waists for a day playing golf. Date: 1933

Advert for Debenham & Freebody woven lingerie 1937
Two women wearing nightwear, cami-knicker in lacevstitched artifical silk milanece and full-length danity nightdress in same material with georgette frills. Date: 1937

Page of fashion adverts 1933
Three fashion adverts for womens clothing for the 1930s. 1933

Holiday clothing 1933
Models wearing summer fashion for their holidays. 1933

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove fashionable stripes 1933
Two models wearing stripy pullovers for Chanel. (top) Hand-knitted effect with neck-tie (bottom) Lightweight striped top also with neck-tie. Date: 1933

Zena Dare (1887 1975), English singer and actress, modelling suitable clothing for cricket. 1906

Grace Pindar, fly fishing in a flowing stream. 1906

Advert for Swan & Edgars fur coats 1911
Selection of winter overcoats for men, women and children with fur trim and collars from seal, beaver, squirrel and skunk. 1911

Model wearing tartan skirt and jacket
Model wearing tartan skirt with a black jacket reinforced with matching cape and buttons. Date: 1933

Coats for sport and travel 1933
Two models wearing tailored coats by Dexter Kashlama. Date: 1933

Adrienne Ames (1907 1947), American film actress, wearing a lovely striped summer frock with rope on the neckline. Date: 1933

Advert for Braemar Scotlands knitwear 1933
Two women wearing same style different colour Botany woollen cardigans and flared skirts. Date: 1933

For every frock1929
Accessories to go with your evening frocks. 1929

Autumn fashionable evening frocks 1929
Late 1920s evening dresses in three different styles available from Debenham and Freebody. 1929

Models wearing furs 1929
Models wearing winter fur coats from National Fur Company. (left) Fur caot with wide sleeves and collar, squirrel fur with fox dye to tone

Advert for Berlei womens underwear 1933
Woman posed in a corset with medium-weight uplift bust of lace. Date: 1933

Advert for Charmazon womens underwear 1933
Woman posed in a tea-rose broche, masterly slenderising conturette for full figures. Date: 1933

Fashion for golf 1933
Two models wearing clothes suitable for a game of golf. 1933

Fashion for tennis 1933
Three models wearing practical clothing for tennis. 1933

Forma woollen swim suits 1933
Models wearing backless one-piece bathing wear with a stripe theme. 1933

Advert for Debenham & Freebody swimming suits 1933
Advertisement for Debenham and Freebody and their smart swimming suit fashions for 1933. Models posed wearing belted one-piece costumes (left) Ribbed light top in bright colours and dark shorts

Advert for J. Roussel womens underwear 1933
Woman model wearing a black comfortable corset with lace bust. 1933

Fashion hood photograph, Britannia and Eve magazine, 1939
A woman smiling with a hand-knitted hood on. Date: 1939

Wartime fashion photograph, Britannia and Eve magazine, 1939
A woman dressed up in a one-piece trouser suit by Lillywhites searches the night sky for enemy airplanes. Behind her, a sign invites her to the safety of the air raid shelter. Date: 1939

Advertisement for an evening gown, 1939
Advertisement for a short gown made with Courtaulds Rayon. The text reads: " When you re off-duty retain the military touch with this new, short dinner gown with distinctive epaulettes

Evening gown made with Courtaulds Rayon advert, 1939
Advertisement for a soft-draped evening gown of " Tested-Quality" satin made with Courtaulds Rayon available in pastel shades for 7 guineas. Date: 1939

Late 1930s knitting section, Britannia and Eve, 1939
Page from Britannia and Eve, August 1939 instructing on how to knit an evening woollen sweater. The article provides all the information needed, such as the materials required

Nursery Viyella advertisement, 1939
An advertisement showing a baby and a knitted vest to promote the qualities of Nursery Viyella knitting yarn. The advertisement reads

Swan and Edgar Cordrory House Coat advert, 1940
Advertisement for Swan and Edgar Cordrory House Coat, a practical garment for any place, any time, anywhere. Date: 1940

What People Are Wearing - Mary Rand
The English Olympic gold medallist, Mary Rand (born 1944) wearing a maroon leather coat. Date: 1966

What People Are Wearing - Charmaine Parry
The Air Canada stewardess, Charmaine Parry wearing a beige tan and blue Tattersall checked suit with suede belt by Harvey Gould. Date: 1966

What People Are Wearing - Gale Gladstone
The American Gale Gladstone wearing a red fox coat from Mr A in New York. Date: 1966

What People Are Wearing Underneath - Front page
Model wearing a flowery bra and girdle - two tones of pink on navy, with purple crepon shirt by John Craig. Date: 1966

What People Are Wearing - H鬨ne Lang
The ex-Patou model H鬨 ne Lang wearing a heavy navy wool boucl頣 oat and dress. Date: 1966

Fashion Illustration, 1966
Fashion illustration by Shuna Harwood featuring dresses by Nina Ricci, Harvey Gould, Yves St Laurent, Louis Feraud and Hildebrand. Date: 1966

What People Are Wearing - Anna Neagle
The popular English stage and film actress and singer Anna Neagle (1904 - 1986) wearing a printed chiffon evening dress designed by Rahvis. Date: 1966

What People Are Wearing - Lady Birdwood
Lady Birdwood wearing a Courr觥s copy trouser suit from Wallis. Date: 1966

What People Are Wearing - Philomena King
Philomena King wearing a black and white coney coat from the John Bates Avenger collection. Date: 1966

What People Are Wearing - Sandra Naylor
Sandra Naylor wearing a black, red and beige silk dress with matching scarf from Deliss. Date: 1966

Suits for the Spring, 1966
Model wearing a palest lilac tweed, a huge cream felt Garbo hat together with two rows of pearls by Vendome and gloves by Morley. Date: 1966

What People Are Wearing - Elizabeth Barham
Elizabeth Barham wearing a lightweight wool dress in Liberty print from Jane & Jane 1966 spring collection. Date: 1966

What People Are Wearing - Jillian Robertson
The Australian journalist Jillian Robertson wearing a saffron Buddhist robe she bought in Saigon where she was reporting on the war in Vietnam. Date: 1966

What People Are Wearing - Pamela Colin
The American London editor of Vogue, Pamela Colin, wearing a silver fox coat that she had made for her in New York. It zips up the front and the face-hugging scarf is detachable. Date: 1966

What People Are Wearing - Viscountess Dunluce
The Viscountess Dunluce wearing a demure dress which she bought short, found matching material and had it transformed into this long dress. Date: 1966

What People Are Wearing - Amanda Grinling
The actress Amanda Grinling wearing a dress she made herself using a finged stole in pink and purple striped wool. The top is pink rayon. Date: 1966

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"From Little Miss Natty Fingers to Fashionable Women: A Journey Through Garments" Step into the world of garments as we explore a captivating collection of fashion moments throughout history. In Muriel Dawson's enchanting illustration, "Little Miss Natty Fingers, " we witness the delicate artistry involved in creating beautiful garments. The attention to detail is evident, just like in the English Rose dream corselette advert from 1952, where elegance and comfort intertwine seamlessly. Traveling further back in time, we encounter Senora De Guadalupe draped in traditional attire that reflects her rich cultural heritage. Similarly, women's clothing for May 1913 showcases the evolving trends and styles that captivated ladies during this era. The year 1913 was undoubtedly a pinnacle moment for fashion as fashionable women proudly showcased their new creations with confidence and grace. Meanwhile, an African woman pounding grain reminds us of how they can also serve practical purposes while still embracing tradition. Even those who protect and serve have their own unique garment stories to tell. In April 1939, a policeman's uniform symbolized authority and respect within society. But it's not only about women; men too have left their mark on the garment industry. Picture a man sitting amidst bales of hay wearing long underwear – an unexpected yet intriguing sight that adds character to his surroundings. Royalty has always been associated with exquisite garments, such as Queen Anne of Cleves' regal attire which exuded power and grandeur during her reign. Peter Robinson's gentlemen's clothing advertisement from 1895 takes us back even further when style was synonymous with sophistication and refinement among men. However, not all depictions were serious; Victorian satirical cartoons often poked fun at societal norms through exaggerated characters like "The Modern Damsel. " These illustrations remind us that fashion has always had its playful side too.