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Gown Collection (page 5)

From Buckingham Palace to the stage, the gown has always been a symbol of elegance and power

Background imageGown Collection: The bridal robe of a Daimyo or Daimio's daughter in the 19th century, c.1913 (b/w photo)

The bridal robe of a Daimyo or Daimio's daughter in the 19th century, c.1913 (b/w photo)
3033746 The bridal robe of a Daimyo or Daimio's daughter in the 19th century, c.1913 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGown Collection: Men and women of the high European society vetus a la latest fashion

Men and women of the high European society vetus a la latest fashion, circa 1820 - High society Europeans wearing
NWI4956517 Men and women of the high European society vetus a la latest fashion, circa 1820 - High society Europeans wearing the latest fashions

Background imageGown Collection: Letter I: Icilio, in 'Virginia', opera (composed in 1849-1850, banned by censorship)

Letter I: Icilio, in "Virginia", opera (composed in 1849-1850, banned by censorship)
DUV4208551 Letter I: Icilio, in "Virginia", opera (composed in 1849-1850, banned by censorship, represented in 1866) by Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870)

Background imageGown Collection: Letter I: Icilio, in 'Virginia', opera (composed in 1849-1850, banned by censorship)

Letter I: Icilio, in "Virginia", opera (composed in 1849-1850, banned by censorship)
DUV4208559 Letter I: Icilio, in "Virginia", opera (composed in 1849-1850, banned by censorship, represented in 1866) by Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870); J: Jago, in "Othello"

Background imageGown Collection: Two boy acolytes (Ramilli) carrying the equipment for an offering

Two boy acolytes (Ramilli) carrying the equipment for an offering. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4704783 Two boy acolytes (Ramilli) carrying the equipment for an offering. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Background imageGown Collection: Roman man wearing the paenula, and a seated Roman senator. Handcolored copperplate engraving

Roman man wearing the paenula, and a seated Roman senator. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4704588 Roman man wearing the paenula, and a seated Roman senator. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People

Background imageGown Collection: Roman woman in tunic and polla (toga), and woman in tunic and ricinium (shawl)

Roman woman in tunic and polla (toga), and woman in tunic and ricinium (shawl)
FLO4704497 Roman woman in tunic and polla (toga), and woman in tunic and ricinium (shawl). Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Background imageGown Collection: Paris in Phrygian battledress, and Assyrian king Sardanapalus in regal cloak

Paris in Phrygian battledress, and Assyrian king Sardanapalus in regal cloak
FLO4703771 Paris in Phrygian battledress, and Assyrian king Sardanapalus in regal cloak. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Background imageGown Collection: Lady in a ballgown, 1805 and lady with a top hat and walk suit - Lady in a ballgown, 1805

Lady in a ballgown, 1805 and lady with a top hat and walk suit - Lady in a ballgown, 1805
NWI4957073 Lady in a ballgown, 1805 and lady with a top hat and walk suit - Lady in a ballgown, 1805, and a lady in a top hat in street clothes

Background imageGown Collection: Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown, 1880s

Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown, 1880s
NWI4956323 Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown)

Background imageGown Collection: Young European women in fashion beginning 19th century - Fashionable European ladies of the early

Young European women in fashion beginning 19th century - Fashionable European ladies of the early 19th century
NWI4957066 Young European women in fashion beginning 19th century - Fashionable European ladies of the early 19th century

Background imageGown Collection: A bride arriving at her wedding in 1859 (engraving)

A bride arriving at her wedding in 1859 (engraving)
1000883 A bride arriving at her wedding in 1859 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.).

Background imageGown Collection: Romans in toga. Reproduction of Roman statue

Romans in toga. Reproduction of Roman statue
NWI4859561 Romans in toga. Reproduction of Roman statue.; (add.info.: Romans in toga. Reproduction of Roman statue.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Background imageGown Collection: Roman bride and groom with the goddess Juno. The bride wears a veil called a flamnum

Roman bride and groom with the goddess Juno. The bride wears a veil called a flamnum
FLO4704734 Roman bride and groom with the goddess Juno. The bride wears a veil called a flamnum. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Background imageGown Collection: Emperor Augustus (seated) (Augustus or Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus) (63 BC-14 AD)

Emperor Augustus (seated) (Augustus or Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus) (63 BC-14 AD) and Roman nobleman in togas
FLO4704541 Emperor Augustus (seated) (Augustus or Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus) (63 BC-14 AD) and Roman nobleman in togas

Background imageGown Collection: Roman priestess, grand priestess Cybele, Mother of the Gods. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas

Roman priestess, grand priestess Cybele, Mother of the Gods. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's
FLO4655802 Roman priestess, grand priestess Cybele, Mother of the Gods. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageGown Collection: La Promenade, 1918 (colour litho)

La Promenade, 1918 (colour litho)
STC363543 La Promenade, 1918 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The walk; A woman walking her dog in a fashionable park)

Background imageGown Collection: Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, 1841 - 1910, future King Edward VII

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, 1841 - 1910, future King Edward VII, seen here as an undergraduate at Oxford
955241 Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, 1841 - 1910, future King Edward VII, seen here as an undergraduate at Oxford. From Edward VII His Life and Times, published 1910.; Private Collection.

Background imageGown Collection: Fumee, from 'Gazette du Bon Ton' (print)

Fumee, from 'Gazette du Bon Ton' (print)
5323170 Fumee, from 'Gazette du Bon Ton' (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); (add.info.: Fumee. Smoke. Robe du Soir, De Beer. Evening dress by Gustav Beer)

Background imageGown Collection: Roman sacrificial offering. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's '

Roman sacrificial offering. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture
FLO4704697 Roman sacrificial offering. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Background imageGown Collection: Three Roman men wearing the toga in different ways. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert

Three Roman men wearing the toga in different ways. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704548 Three Roman men wearing the toga in different ways. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Background imageGown Collection: Two Roman men in togas. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's ' Historical

Two Roman men in togas. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4704531 Two Roman men in togas. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Background imageGown Collection: Roman one-horse chariot known as the Rheda, Cavruca or Cavrus

Roman one-horse chariot known as the Rheda, Cavruca or Cavrus. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4703533 Roman one-horse chariot known as the Rheda, Cavruca or Cavrus. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Background imageGown Collection: Mrs Moss Bennett and child, 1909 (oil on canvas)

Mrs Moss Bennett and child, 1909 (oil on canvas)
XPG366325 Mrs Moss Bennett and child, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret Alma Pellew (d. 1955), wife of the artist;).

Background imageGown Collection: Shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand

Shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - little girl's padded dressing gown and slippers Date: circa 1967

Background imageGown Collection: Model Barbara Goalen in sheer net evening gown

Model Barbara Goalen in sheer net evening gown with corset bodice - outdoor. Date: circa 1950

Background imageGown Collection: Shoot for Woman's Own - Father's Day

Shoot for Woman's Own - Father's Day
Shoot for Woman's Own Special Advertisement Feature - Father's Day - circa late 1950s Date: circa late 1950s

Background imageGown Collection: Client - Elizabeth Henry the gown manufacturer

Client - Elizabeth Henry the gown manufacturer (2/2). February 25 1952. Date: 1952

Background imageGown Collection: Client - Elizabeth Henry the gown manufacturer

Client - Elizabeth Henry the gown manufacturer (1/2). February 25, 1952. Date: 1952

Background imageGown Collection: Portrait of the Emperor Julian named Julian the Apostate (Flavius Claudius Julianus 331-363)

Portrait of the Emperor Julian named Julian the Apostate (Flavius Claudius Julianus 331-363), 19th century (engraving)
5942877 Portrait of the Emperor Julian named Julian the Apostate (Flavius Claudius Julianus 331-363), 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGown Collection: Ballroom scene in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur

Ballroom scene in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000861 Ballroom scene in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Background imageGown Collection: Lady in a ball gown at the English court, 1800. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter

Lady in a ball gown at the English court, 1800. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by
1000878 Lady in a ball gown at the English court, 1800. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Background imageGown Collection: Old man spying through keyhole. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur

Old man spying through keyhole. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000860 Old man spying through keyhole. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Background imageGown Collection: Costume of Antiquity: Roman emperor with a lictor and poet from Ancient Rome

Costume of Antiquity: Roman emperor with a lictor and poet from Ancient Rome. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4856752 Costume of Antiquity: Roman emperor with a lictor and poet from Ancient Rome. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Costume of Antiquity)

Background imageGown Collection: Godey's ladies' fashions, 1880s

Godey's ladies' fashions, 1880s
NWI4956101 Godey's ladies' fashions, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's ladies' fashions, 1880s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Background imageGown Collection: Vintner Sherriff and liverymen in the Council Chamber, Vintner's Hall

Vintner Sherriff and liverymen in the Council Chamber, Vintner's Hall
FLO4669571 Vintner Sherriff and liverymen in the Council Chamber, Vintner's Hall. Liverymen of various ranks in furlined gowns. Steel engraving by E

Background imageGown Collection: Emperor Romulus Augustus (Romulus Augustule) (Flavius Romulus Augustus, 460 - 511)

Emperor Romulus Augustus (Romulus Augustule) (Flavius Romulus Augustus, 460 - 511)
FLO4704566 Emperor Romulus Augustus (Romulus Augustule) (Flavius Romulus Augustus, 460 - 511) in battledress carrying the Spolia Opima (rich spoils), and a Roman consul

Background imageGown Collection: Roman woman and the goddess Flora in the panula, a distinctive Roman alternative to the toga

Roman woman and the goddess Flora in the panula, a distinctive Roman alternative to the toga
FLO4704502 Roman woman and the goddess Flora in the panula, a distinctive Roman alternative to the toga. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Background imageGown Collection: Ancient Hebrew female costume from Jean Racine's tragedy 'Esther.' Handcoloured lithograph

Ancient Hebrew female costume from Jean Racine's tragedy "Esther." Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas
FLO4656567 Ancient Hebrew female costume from Jean Racine's tragedy "Esther." Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageGown Collection: Mrs Jarley sat in the pay place, chinking silver moneys from noon to night , c.1920 (colour litho)

Mrs Jarley sat in the pay place, chinking silver moneys from noon to night , c.1920 (colour litho)
1122853 Mrs Jarley sat in the pay place, chinking silver moneys from noon to night , c.1920 (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGown Collection: 'I am sure I don't know what you mean, Mr Swiveller,' said Miss Sophy with downcast eyes

"I am sure I don't know what you mean, Mr Swiveller," said Miss Sophy with downcast eyes
1122845 "I am sure I don't know what you mean, Mr Swiveller," said Miss Sophy with downcast eyes , c.1920 (colour litho) by Reynolds

Background imageGown Collection: Statue of Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) (marble)

Statue of Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) (marble)
YOU4419068 Statue of Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) (marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Statue of Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD), born Octave, adopted son of Jules Cesar

Background imageGown Collection: Young Women Clothing Empire, 808-1809 - Ladies wearing French Empire fashions, 1808-1809

Young Women Clothing Empire, 808-1809 - Ladies wearing French Empire fashions, 1808-1809. Antique hand-colored print
NWI4956369 Young Women Clothing Empire, 808-1809 - Ladies wearing French Empire fashions, 1808-1809. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: Young Women Clothing Empire)

Background imageGown Collection: Red velvet empire line evening dress embroidered with gold thread, Italian, 19th century (textile)

Red velvet empire line evening dress embroidered with gold thread, Italian, 19th century (textile)
SCP98981 Red velvet empire line evening dress embroidered with gold thread, Italian, 19th century (textile); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy.

Background imageGown Collection: Printing office. On left compositors are at work setting up text using letters from 'case' in

Printing office. On left compositors are at work setting up text using letters from 'case' in front of them
531519 Printing office. On left compositors are at work setting up text using letters from 'case' in front of them

Background imageGown Collection: Woman in fancy dress costume as Mademoiselle Beulemans, in a frilly gown with ribbons in

Woman in fancy dress costume as Mademoiselle Beulemans, in a frilly gown with ribbons in the colours of the Belgian
FLO4684525 Woman in fancy dress costume as Mademoiselle Beulemans, in a frilly gown with ribbons in the colours of the Belgian flag

Background imageGown Collection: Manchu lady's robe, mid 19th century (satin)

Manchu lady's robe, mid 19th century (satin)
829562 Manchu lady's robe, mid 19th century (satin); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unlined, embroidered with peonie roundels in floss silks and peking knot, with deep)

Background imageGown Collection: Portrait of a Lady wearing a blue hat. Creator: Popov, Nikolai Nikolayevich (1890-1953)

Portrait of a Lady wearing a blue hat. Creator: Popov, Nikolai Nikolayevich (1890-1953)
Portrait of a Lady wearing a blue hat. Found in the collection of State Art Museum, Samara.



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From Buckingham Palace to the stage, the gown has always been a symbol of elegance and power. In this iconic portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in 1953, she dons a regal gown fit for a queen. In Marjorie Miller's painting 'Spring's Promise, ' a delicate floral gown captures the essence of renewal and hope. It reminds us that fashion can be an expression of optimism and beauty. The love story continues as Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh grace us with their presence in 1954. The Queen's stunning gown radiates sophistication, while the Duke stands by her side in admiration. Maria Callas enchants audiences not only with her mesmerizing voice but also with her impeccable style. Dressed in Dior, she exudes glamour and allure on stage. Traveling back in time to the 17th century, we encounter an eerie yet fascinating figure - the plague doctor. Clad in a distinctive cloak-like gown adorned with bird-like masks, this haunting image serves as a reminder of our history's darkest times. Literature comes alive through Kenneth Grahame's 'Wind in the Willows. ' As Mr. Toad embarks on his adventures, he sports various outfits including an elegant evening gown during his escapades at Toad Hall. The Supremes captivate audiences with their soulful harmonies and show-stopping performances. Their matching gowns exemplify unity and style as they take center stage together. Stepping into 1954 fashion trends, we witness women embracing femininity through elegant gowns that accentuate their curves and celebrate their individuality. David Wright's artwork 'Flower in her Hair' depicts timeless beauty enhanced by an exquisite flowing gown. The combination creates an ethereal aura that captivates all who behold it. A royal wedding is never complete without breathtaking gowns worn by both bride and guests alike.