Gowns Collection (page 4)

Advert for London couturier Barri Maternity Gowns, London, 1925 Date: 1925

Margaret Bannerman in The Grand Duchess at the Globe Theatre, London, 1925 Date: 1925

New fashions for the stage version of the Smart set in Frederick Lonsdales comedy Spring Cleaning, London, 1925 with a range of gowns worn by Edna Best, Nancie Parsons

Sketches of two gowns from Alice Bernard, Paris, 1925 Date: 1925

Advert for Barri Maternity Gowns, London, 1925 featuring a sketch of a dinner gown Date: 1925

Advert for the London couturier Ninette, 1925 highlighting the new Spring collection, fashion sketch by G. Peres Date: 1925

Advert for Selfridges showing one of the new Spring Gowns on sale, 1925 made of leather and gold threadwith pleated panels at front and rear Date: 1925

Five fashion sketches by Hemjic on the Riviera, 1925 at the Croisette Cannes. Models from Drecoll, Callot and Alice Bernard Date: 1925

Fashion sketches by Hemjic enroute to the Riviera, 1925 - travelling suits and coats from O Rossen, Alice Bernard, Jean Patou and Rodier Date: 1925

Three Spring Parisian frocks for the Riviera, 1925. On left is a dress of blue and white foulard from Lucien Lelong, centre is a dress of blue and white crepe de Chine

Two stage gowns from Paris, 1925. On the left Marcelle Lender at the Vaudeville theatre wears an evening frock of mauve charmeuse and liver lace

Two gowns worn by actresses at the Poiniere Theatre, Paris, 1925 - the left worn by Mlle Marken is an emerald green crepe edged with silver rose voile

Feature Fashions of Today and Tomorrow by Florence Roberts with sketches by Gordon Conway, 1925. Describing Margaret Bannermans gowns in Camilla States Her Case at the Globe Theatre

Advert for Ninette Couture, London, 1925 Date: 1925

Three gowns from the Parisian couturiers Anna (top) Bernard et Cie (bottom left) and Brandt (bottom right), 1926 Date: 1926

Two gowns from Lucile and Jacquet, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Two gowns from Lucien Lelong and Drecoll, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Three gowns from the Parisian couturier Bernard et Cie, Paris, 1926 illustrating the use of the flare Date: 1926

A portrait of the American dancer Claire Luce, 1929 wearing a Lucien Lelong tiered black georgette crepe dance frock Date: 1929

Strictly Parisian - the American dancers Florenz Tamara (of the dance team Fowler and Tamara), wearing some exclusive creations from Paul Poiret in Paris, 1928 Date: 1928

Two gowns from Henri Bendel, New York suggesting they were created or inspired by Vionnet, Paris, and worn by the Warner brothers movie star Irene Delroy, 1930

Page from The Sketch reporting on a midnight party / fashion show put on by designer Victor Stiebel. The party was attended by a number of notable movers

A page from The Sketch commenting on how fashions of 1907 echo those of the medieval era. Date: 1907

William of Wykeham, 1829 (print)
6211546 William of Wykeham, 1829 (print) by Fittler, James (1758-1835); 88x68 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Ball of the City of Vienna; Austria (colour litho)
5999588 The Ball of the City of Vienna; Austria (colour litho) by Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ball of the City of Vienna; Austria)

William Freeman (oil on canvas)
3035907 William Freeman (oil on canvas) by Ramsay, Allan (1713-84); 246.5x142 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: William Freeman (1702-50), graduated from Magdalen College

Where Did I Put the Tickets?, 1906 (oil on canvas)
5165299 Where Did I Put the Tickets?, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Wenzell, Albert Beck (1864-1917); 100.3x80 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

One of a pair of matching dresses worn by two sisters at the Duchess of Richmond
4473173 One of a pair of matching dresses worn by two sisters at the Duchess of Richmonds Waterloo Ball in Brussels on the 15th June, 1815 (silk gauze) by English School

Women playing a player piano and a violin, New York, 1907 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381263 Women playing a player piano and a violin, New York, 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 19.2x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Recital, c. 1884 (oil on panel)
877111 Recital, c.1884 (oil on panel) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 22x16.4 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Three Lawyers Conversing, c. 1862-65 (w / c, pen & ink, charcoal, chalk
877062 Three Lawyers Conversing, c.1862-65 (w/c, pen & ink, charcoal, chalk, & gouache on cream wove paper) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 32.9x24.8 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute

Speaker of the House of Commons, from Costume of Great Britain
STC137321 Speaker of the House of Commons, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller, 1805 (colour litho) by Pyne

Maureen O Sullivan (in bed) in a scene from Spring Madness
Maureen O?Sullivan (in bed left) surrounded by five friends (Ruth Hussey, Ann Morriss, Julie Bishop, Joyce Compton and Marjorie Gateson) in Spring Madness (1938)

Royal Ascot fashions for mother & debutante daughter
Two dresses for a debutante and her mother to wear to Royal Ascot in 1933 from Derry and Toms. On the left is a gown of white lawn embroidered in Wedgwood blue, and trimmed with kilted ruffles

Debutante gown from Harvey Nichols, 1933
A debutante frock in primrose yellow net with a rich brown velvet sash. Delicately tucked panels, ending in ever-widening frills, give an air of gossamer lightness to the skirt

Dresses at Queen Victorias Fifth Drawing Room, worn by Miss Campbell, The Marchioness Cassar de Sain and Miss Earl. 1897

Student in Civil law, engraved by J. Agar, published in R
778195 Student in Civil law, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford, 1814 (hand-coloured engraving) by Uwins

Song without Words, Piano Player, 1880 (oil on canvas)
810322 Song without Words, Piano Player, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Barrable, George Hamilton (fl.1873-90); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

We found our landlord with the two ladies of fashion
617061 We found our landlord with the two ladies of fashion, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Arrangement in Flesh Color and Brown: Portrait of Arthur Jerome Eddy
2968006 Arrangement in Flesh Color and Brown: Portrait of Arthur Jerome Eddy, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 209.9x92.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Encaenia Procession, Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford (colour litho)
3093924 Encaenia Procession, Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encaenia Procession, Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford)

Orange / yellow printed cotton gown, with pine cone or patka motif, 1800 (cotton)
3100425 Orange/yellow printed cotton gown, with pine cone or patka motif, 1800 (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info)

Advert, Mesdames Millerand & Gervaise, Regent Street, Brighton, Summer Gowns and Capes. 1899

The Story of a Dress - Christian Dior
Double page spread from The Sketch drawn by Francis Marshall documenting the different stages of a Christian Dior dress. Top left the dress is designed by Dior himself while top right shows a

Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh (oil on canvas)
2655573 Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh (oil on canvas) by English School; 138.4x108.6 cm; Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery, Gloucestershire

Revt. Hill (litho)
2563342 Revt. Hill (litho) by Walton, Henry (fl.1827-50); 9.25x8.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Lithograph by Pendleton)

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

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Step into the world of glamour and elegance with these stunning gowns from various eras. From the fashions of 1954 to the timeless beauty of a wedding dress, each gown tells its own unique story. In "Flower in her Hair" by David Wright, a woman exudes confidence as she dons a breathtaking gown that perfectly complements her grace and poise. The Dolly Sisters wearing Lucile gowns captivate onlookers with their exquisite ensembles, showcasing the epitome of style in their era. The Tatler Autumn Fashion Number 1955 showcases an array of luxurious gowns that are sure to make heads turn. Each design is meticulously crafted to accentuate femininity and sophistication, leaving no doubt about their impeccable taste. Aphra Farquhar's wedding dress by Worth exemplifies true romance and grandeur. With intricate lace details and delicate embroidery, this gown symbolizes everlasting love and dreams coming true. Christian Dior sketching a fashion design in 1948 unveils his visionary talent for creating iconic gowns that transcend time. His sketches capture the essence of femininity, setting new standards for elegance in the fashion industry. Evening Wear from 1939 takes us back to an era where glamour reigned supreme. These enchanting gowns transport us to lavish parties filled with laughter and dancing under chandeliers - truly capturing the spirit of old Hollywood glamour. As we step into Christs Hospital School's entrance adorned with students dressed impeccably in autumn fashions, we witness how even school uniforms can be transformed into elegant attire fit for any occasion. Gaby Deslys mesmerizes audiences with her captivating performances while adorning exquisite gowns designed by Drian in 1913. Her stage presence combined with these stunning creations leaves spectators breathless at every show. "In Her Wedding Gown, " Princess Marina of Greece radiates pure joy as she walks down the aisle in a gown fit for royalty.