Ladieswear Collection

Lawton, Mary, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lawton, Mary, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915

Clothing during the Reigns of Charles I and II, and James II, (1640-1686), 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan

Paris fashions for October, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for October, 1864. 'Fig. 1. Evening Dress. Robe of white alpaca, ornamented with black lace insertion...Muslin chemisette, with collar and cuffs of embroidered muslin

Paris fashions for March, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for March, 1864. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

Margaret Warren, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Margaret Warren, between c1915 and c1920. Shows Margaret Warren, who married Shannon Lord Meany, and was later known as Margaret R. Warren Finlayson (1898-1971).

Sidonie Espero, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Sidonie Espero, between c1915 and c1920. Shows actress Sidonie Espero.

Violette Selfridge, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Violette Selfridge, between c1915 and c1920.

Williams, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Williams, between c1915 and c1920. Shows singer Irene Williams.

Mrs. Jas. Lees Laidlaw, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Jas. Lees Laidlaw, between c1915 and c1920. Shows Harriet Burton Laidlaw (1873-1949) a suffragist and reformer who was married to James Lees Laidlaw.

Constance Talmage [i.e. Talmadge], between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Constance Talmage [i.e. Talmadge], between c1915 and c1920. Shows American silent movie star Constance Alice Talmadge (1898-1973).

A Pictorial: the First Syllable, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A Pictorial: the First Syllable, 1864. Christmas entertainment. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

Paris fashions for December, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for December, 1862. 'Fig. 1. Evening Dress. Robe of stout corded apple-green taffety...with a guipure on a white ground; the sleeves are also trimmed with a similar transparent

Paris fashions for November, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for November, 1864. 'Fig. 1. Morning Dress. This is altogether an "at home" costume, the colour of the dress being generally light, over a gay-coloured jupe

Milliner Buyanova Tatyana Ivanovna., 1910-1919. Creator: Naz'mov
Milliner Buyanova Tatyana Ivanovna., 1910-1919. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Paired photo portrait of an ordinary woman in the city of Kansk, 1913. Creator: K. A. Fomi
Paired photo portrait of an ordinary woman in the city of Kansk, 1913. From a collection which includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist

Paris fashions for August, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for August, 1864. 'Fig. 1. Walking Dress. Robe and paletot of grey foulard, with three rows of dark violet silk

Ia. M. Serebriakov's Tobacco Factory, Omsk. His Own Shops in Omsk and Tomsk, 1900-1914. Creator: Unknown
Ia. M. Serebriakov's Tobacco Factory, Omsk. His Own Shops in Omsk and Tomsk, 1900-1914. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements

Paris fashions for February, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for February, 1864. 'Fig. 1. Walking Dress. Dark brown silk robe, trimmed round the bottom of the skirt with a wide band of black velvet

Photo portrait of Ada Innokentievna Kuskova, 1908. Creator: Karl Karlovich Bulla
Photo portrait of Ada Innokentievna Kuskova, 1908. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist period

Unknown woman possibly German princess, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Unknown woman possibly German princess, c16th century

Unknown woman with the Gyllenstierna and Eka arms, early 17th century. Creator: Anon
Unknown woman with the Gyllenstierna and Eka arms, early 17th century

Sofia, 1547-1611, Princess of Sweden Duchess of Saxony-Lau, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Sofia, 1547-1611, Princess of Sweden Duchess of Saxony-Lau, c16th century

Unknown woman, called Sigrid Vasa, 1566-1633, c1590. Creator: Anon
Unknown woman, called Sigrid Vasa, 1566-1633, c1590

Unknown woman, formerly called Elisabet, 1549-1597, Princess of Sweden, 1580. Creator: Anon
Unknown woman, formerly called Elisabet, 1549-1597, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Mecklenburg, 1580

Portrait of a Lady, 1779. Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch
Portrait of a Lady, 1779

Unknown woman, 1817. Creator: Thomas Hargreaves
Unknown woman, 1817

Unknown woman, c18th century. Creator: Sophie-Clemence Delacazette
Unknown woman, c18th century

Queen Christina, c1640. Creator: Sébastien Bourdon
Queen Christina, c1640

Unknown German princely couple, from c.1580 until 1600. Creator: Workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder
Unknown German princely couple, from c.1580 until 1600

Queen Kristina as a Child, 1630s. Creator: School of Jacob Heinrich Elbfas
Queen Kristina as a Child, 1630s

Ulrika Eleonora d ä, Queen of Sweden, 1682. Creator: Pierre Signac
Ulrika Eleonora d a, Queen of Sweden, 1682

The Artist's Sister Wilhelmina, 1806. Creator: Per Krafft the Younger
The Artist's Sister Wilhelmina, 1806

Portrait of a Lady, 1788. Creator: Per Krafft the Elder
Portrait of a Lady, 1788

Old Woman, 1768. Creator: Per Krafft the Elder
Old Woman, 1768

The Morning Toilet. Boudoir Scene, mid-18th-early 19th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
The Morning Toilet. Boudoir Scene, mid-18th-early 19th century

Bust-Length Portrait of a Middle-Aged Woman, 1670s. Creator: Nicolaes Maes
Bust-Length Portrait of a Middle-Aged Woman, 1670s

Unknown woman, 1763. Creator: Nathaniel Hone
Unknown woman, 1763

Stéphanie Félicité Ducrest de St-Aubin, 1746-1831, c1780. Creator: Marie Gabrielle Capet
Stephanie Felicite Ducrest de St-Aubin, 1746-1831, married Countess de Genlis, c1780

Unknown Princess, c18th century. Creator: Louis Michel Vanloo
Unknown Princess, c18th century

Princess Sofia Albertina of Sweden (1753-18299. Uncompleted, 1768. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger)
Princess Sofia Albertina of Sweden (1753-18299. Uncompleted, 1768

The Dowager Queen Lovisa Ulrika of Sweden, 1775. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger
The Dowager Queen Lovisa Ulrika of Sweden, 1775

Portrait of a Woman, 1648. Creator: Jan Verspronck
Portrait of a Woman, 1648

Portrait of the artist's wife Sofia Dorotea Sandberg née Kökeritz, c1820. Creator: Johan Gustaf Sandberg
Portrait of the artist's wife Sofia Dorotea Sandberg nee Kokeritz, c1820

The Painter's Sister, 1900. Creator: Jeanna Maria Charlotta Bauck
The Painter's Sister, 1900

Unknown woman, called Marie Baudard de Sainte-James (1742-1782), married to Jean-Maurice... 1761. Creator: Jean Valade
Unknown woman, called Marie Baudard de Sainte-James (1742-1782), married to Jean-Maurice Faventines de Fontenille, 1761

Portrait of a Lady as Pomona, early 18th century. Creator: Jean Ranc
Portrait of a Lady as Pomona, early 18th century

Portrait of a lady wearing black dress, c1810s. Creator: J Lecourt
Portrait of a lady wearing black dress, c1810s

The Scotch Girl, 1895. Creator: Helmer Osslund
The Scotch Girl, 1895

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"Ladieswear through the Ages: A Fashion Journey" Step into the captivating world as we explore the evolution of fashion from different eras. From the reigns of Charles I and II to James II, witness how clothing transformed between 1640 and 1686. Delve into history with Gladys Cooper's iconic portrayal of autumn fashion in Matita. Travel back in time to Sheffield, Yorkshire around 1900, where Empire Ladies Outfitters on Castle Street offered exquisite garments that epitomized elegance. Discover the sartorial choices during The Republic Under Washington and Adams (1790-1800), a period marked by refined style captured in a fascinating glimpse from 1903. Immerse yourself in the opulence of George III's reign (1760-1776) as Sophie B Steel showcases regal attire that adorned noble women during this era. Continue your journey further back to 1620-1670, exploring clothing trends meticulously documented by Sophie B Steel herself. Uncover the allure of fashion during James I-Charles I's reign (1607-1640), where intricate details and luxurious fabrics reigned supreme. Marvel at Haddon Hall's grandeur in an enchanting scene featuring elegantly dressed figures against its majestic backdrop. Witness timeless accessories like Shaker Bonnets from c. 1937 crafted by Alois E. Ulrich or Mina Greene's stunning coats from various periods such as 1935/1942 and c. 1938 – each piece capturing unique elements that defined their respective times. Embark on this visual odyssey through centuries past, celebrating women's enduring love affair with fashion while appreciating how it has shaped our present-day style sensibilities. Join us as we pay homage to these remarkable moments in ladieswear history.