Hartnell Collection

Hartnell ballgown
An evening dress designed by Norman Hartnell in full-skirted organza glittered with love knots

HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953. Artist: Cecil Beaton
HM Queen Elizabeth II with her maids of honour, Green Drawing Room, Buckingham palace, 2nd June 1953. In selecting six Maids of Honour instead of pages to bear her velvet train throughout

Feathered Gown
A Norman Hartnell evening gown. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Lady Delamere in her Coronation outfit
Lady Delamere (1906 - 1979), formerly Ruth Mary Clarisse Ashley (sister of Edwina Ashley, Countess Mountbatten) wearing one of the new robes for peeresses designed by Norman Hartnell for

Woman police officer in self-defence exercise
Woman police officer (Moya Wood-Heath) taking part in a self-defence demonstration exercise at an outdoor event, watched by spectators. Date: circa early 1970s

Woman police officer in Hartnell uniform, London
Woman police officer (Margaret Miles) in a London street, wearing the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Royal Wedding 1947 - bride and bridesmaid dresses
A fairytale wedding gown by Norman Hartnell for Princess Elizabeth, in itself a tribute to British skill in design and workmanship

Countess of Leicester in her Coronation outfit
The Countess of Leicester, previously Lady Elizabeth Yorke (1912 - 1985), who acted as Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth II at her Coronation

Royal Wedding 1947 - newlyweds depart for honeymoon at Water
Following their wedding at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrive at Waterloo Station, complete with corgi

Stiebel / Amies / Hartnell
VICTOR STIEBEL Together with two other great British couturiers, Norman Hartnell and Hardy Amies

HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953. Artist: Cecil Beaton
HM Queen Elizabeth II with her maids of honour, Green Drawing Room, Buckingham palace, 2nd June 1953. In selecting six Maids of Honour instead of pages to bear her velvet train throughout

Summer Fashions of 1928 - Two charming Ascot Gowns designed by Norman Hartnell. On left, a chiffon dress combining new sorts of printed patterns with box pleated skirt and broad black leather belt

Norman Hartnell and Lady Willingdon
Norman Hartnell (1901-1979), fashion designer and dressmaker to the royal family, with Marie Freeman-Thomas, Marchioness of Willingdon (1875-1960) at Aix-les-Bains. Date: 1939

Averil Streatfield (1911-1977) is here seen modelling a crepe romain gown and a coat bordered with grey fox, by designer Norman Hartnell (1901-1979). Date: 1932

Franklin expedition - three graves at Cape Riley
Traces of the Franklin Expedition. The graves of three of Franklin's crew at Cape Riley, Beechey Island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago in Wellington Channel: John Torrington

Sir Norman Bishop Hartnell (1901 - 1979), British couturier and favourite fashion designer of the Queen and Queen Mother. Photographed by Madame Yevonde. Date: c.1930

The Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey - Princess Margaret and Mr Anthony Armstrong-Jones kneel before The Archbishop of Canterbury Geoffrey Fisher - May 6, 1960 Date: 1960

Iris Lockwood in Get a Load of This, London Hippodrome
Iris Lockwood, actress, model and later wife of theatre director and producer Robert Nesbitt, appearing in the London Hippodrome revue Get a Load of This wearing a dress by Norman Hartnell. Date: 1941

Sports outfit by Suzanne Talbot, 1930
A sports outfit by Suzanne Talbot showing the nipped-in waist sported by the gaily-striped sweater which matches the wider-brimmed hat

Queen Mother at the English Speaking Union Dinner, New York
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel during a visit to New York in 1954 for a dinner of the English Speaking Union. On the left is William V

Norman Hartnell tulle gown
A striking frock in white tulle embroidered with pearls embodying the lengthening of skirts which typified fashions towards the end of the 1920s and beginning of the 1930s

Norman Hartnell and dress designs, 1924
Sir Norman Bishop Hartnell (1901 - 1979), British couturier and favourite fashion designer of the Queen and Queen Mother. Pictured at the very start of his career in 1924 when he had just launched

Women police officers in self-defence exercise
Two women police officers taking part in a self-defence demonstration exercise at an outdoor event. One of them is Inspector Sheila Ward. Date: circa early 1970s

Two women police officers outside a police station. On the left is a sergeant, on the right WPC Daphne Acton in the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Wedding of Margaret Whigham and Charles Sweeny
The society wedding of the year in 1933; that of society beauty and media darling, Miss Margaret Whigham, later Duchess of Argyll, to Mr Charles Sweeny

Wedding dress of Jill Benton Jones by Norman Hartnell
A young and fresh looking wedding dress designed by Norman Hartnell for Jill Benton Jones marriage to Mr William McAlpine in 1960

Lady Bridget Poulett wearing Norman Hartnell
Lady Bridget Poulett (1912 - 1975), only daughter of Earl Poulett and society beauty, pictured in a modern setting arranged by Curtis Moffat

Margaret Vyner, 1940
Margaret Vyner, wife of actor Hugh Williams, sporting an outfit made from wool designed by Norman Hartnell, who was at the time dress-maker to the Queen. 1940

Five police officers, including Inspector Helen Hunt, who is wearing the Norman Hartnell style womens uniform introduced in 1968

Women police officers at a bowling alley, possibly taking part in a competition. They are, from left to right, Margaret Newbon, Monica Ryan, Jennifer Smith, Alison Blair and WPS Roberta Strickland

Women police dog handlers with drug sniffer dogs, London
Two women police dog handlers with drug sniffer dogs, Met Police, London. They are (left) Sandra Kertzen with Snoopy, and (right) Lyn Nicholson with Barry

Women police officers in new Hartnell uniform, London
Two women police officers (WPS Josie Seed and WPS Marjorie McIntyre) in the newly designed Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968 to try to encourage recruitment. Date: late 1960s

Woman police officer at Piccadilly Circus, London, surrounded by pedestrians on a busy day. She is wearing the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Tatler cover - Duchess of Gloucester in her wedding gown
Front cover of The Tatler showing Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott in her wedding gown (designed by Norman Hartnell), in a picture specially drawn by Fortunino Matania

Sphere cover - wedding of Charles Sweeny & Margaret Whigham
Front cover of The Sphere magazine featuring society wedding of the year in 1933; that of society beauty and media darling, Miss Margaret Whigham, later Duchess of Argyll, to Mr Charles Sweeny

Wartime fashion section, Britannia and Eve, 1940
Fashion editorial for the forthcoming Spring embellished by four drawings of women wearing daytime jacket dresses designed by famous designers

Dress and matching coat by Norman Hartnell
A dress and matching coat by Norman Hartnell who follows the vogue for diaphanous fabrics by using mushroom silk organza. The dress has a deep V neckline

Noel Coward in drag - playing lead in Cambridge Footlights
Some of the dresses worn by the leading lady of the Cambridge University Footlights Dramatic Club which was staging Folly at the Strand Theatre in June 1923. The actress is none other than Mr N. B

Royal Wedding 1947. The Wedding Dress
The dress designed for Princess Elizabeth by Norman Hartnell of ivory duchesse satin with hand embroidery on the skirt and bodice and Court train (fifteen feet long and of ivory tulle)

Norman Hartnell
Sir Norman Bishop Hartnell (1901 - 1979), British couturier and favourite fashion designer of the Queen and Queen Mother. Pictured in a series of photographs taken by Peter North of famous figures

Woman police officer undergoing driving training
Woman police officer on a driving course, sitting at the steering wheel with a male officer next to her in the passenger seat

Woman police officer at the wheel of a car, London
Woman police officer (Evelyn Walker) at the wheel of an open topped car, possibly during a training session, with a male officer in the passenger seat. Date: 1972

Woman police officer taking oath in court, London
Woman police officer taking the oath from the witness box in a magistrates court, London. She is wearing the Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Woman police officer giving evidence in court, London
Woman police officer giving evidence from the witness box in a magistrates court, London. She is wearing the Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Woman police officer working at a police station, helping a woman visitor at the front desk. Date: circa early 1970s

Two women police officers working at Kingston police station. One of them is looking after a little girl, while the other is on the telephone. Date: circa early 1970s

Police officers with dogs, conducting a search, London
A group of police officers, male and female, belonging to the Special Patrol Group, with police dogs, conducting a search. The WPCs are wearing the Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968

Woman police dog handler with drug sniffer dog, London
Woman police dog handler Sandra Kertzen with drug sniffer dog Snoopy in action, Met Police, London. The yellow labrador was one of the first to be trained by a WPC. (4 of 5) Date: 1971

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"Hartnell: A Legacy of Elegance and Royalty" Step into the world of Hartnell, where glamour and sophistication reign supreme. From the enchanting Hartnell ballgown to the ethereal Feathered Gown, every creation is a masterpiece that exudes grace. Witness Lady Delamere in her resplendent Coronation outfit, a vision of regality brought to life by Norman Hartnell's artistic genius. The iconic image of HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour during The Coronation captures the essence of this historic moment, beautifully immortalized by Cecil Beaton. Even in unconventional settings, such as a self-defence exercise, a woman police officer radiates confidence and strength while donning the impeccable Hartnell uniform. This fusion of elegance and functionality showcases how Hartnell designs transcend boundaries. The Royal Wedding in 1947 was nothing short of magical, with bride and bridesmaid dresses designed by none other than Hartnell himself. These exquisite gowns epitomize romance and timeless beauty. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter Countess of Leicester adorned in her majestic Coronation outfit. Every stitch tells a story - one filled with grandeur befitting royalty. Norman Hartnell's creations have left an indelible mark on countless occasions throughout time. Whether it be capturing moments like newlyweds departing for their honeymoon at Water or collaborating alongside Stiebel/Amies/Hartnell – his influence knows no bounds. Finally, let us not forget the captivating image featuring Norman Hartnell alongside Lady Willingdon; their partnership symbolizes an era defined by elegance and refinement. Hartnell's legacy lives on through these remarkable glimpses into fashion history – forever reminding us that true artistry transcends time itself.