Tulle Collection

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh, 1954
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh pictured together in the Grand Entrance in Buckingham Palace in 1954

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh, 1954
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh pictured together in the Grand Entrance in Buckingham Palace in 1954

Fashions for a Coronation Summer, 1953
A crease-resisting nylon tulle evening dress from Marshall and Snelgrove, one of a quartette of outfits showcased by the Tatler as being perfect for the Coronation summer of 1953

Brussels lace, second half of the 19th century (linen and cotton thread)
BOO74325 Brussels lace, second half of the 19th century (linen and cotton thread); 99x600 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.

Anna Pavlova in the role of the Dying Swan, c.1905 (b/w photo)
XJF366807 Anna Pavlova in the role of the Dying Swan, c.1905 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anna Pavlova (1881-1931)

Fashions for April, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for April, 1857. Ball dresses. The first figure, that at the extreme left, is represented in a tunic of pink silk over a dress of white tulle

Japanese bamboo parasol, c.1920-c.1930. Creator: Anon
Japanese bamboo parasol, c.1920-c.1930. Fine-meshed silk tulle, painted with multicoloured flowers, handle of marbled wood and metal point

Fashions for May - the Tulip Bonnet, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for May - the Tulip Bonnet, 1850. Bonnet...composed of white silk, covered with white-spotted tulle; the edges of the front foliated...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Brenda and tulle
Joan Gil Raga

Countess de la Falaise, studio fashion portrait, by Chanel. Captioned, Innumerable frills adorn our evening gowns'. With description, The Countess de la Falaise

A woman posing in a summer dress. Date: 1954

Women wearing hats trimmed with large bows resembling butterfiles wings or windmills. Date: 1913

CATALEPSY AT ARGENTAT
GIRL COMES BACK TO LIFE after being supposed dead for 14 hours, at Argentat, near Tulle, France Date: April 1902

Mary Cornwallis, c. 1580-85 (oil on panel)
5043065 Mary Cornwallis, c.1580-85 (oil on panel) by Gower, George (1540-96); 117.2x94 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Three quarter length portrait of Mary Cornwallis)

L'Encens, le Cinname et la Myrrhe from La Gazette du Bon Ton, pub. 1914 (Pochoir Print)
5902954 L'Encens, le Cinname et la Myrrhe from La Gazette du Bon Ton, pub. 1914 (Pochoir Print) by Strimpl, Ludvik (1880-1937); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Crochet patterns for gauze or tulle
6338690 Crochet patterns for gauze or tulle by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Crochet patterns for gauze or tulle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Woman in evening gown of black satin and tulle, edged with brillants. Robe de soir satin noir et tulle
5892995 Woman in evening gown of black satin and tulle, edged with brillants. Robe de soir satin noir et tulle, bordee de brillants

Young girl of Sokna, Fezzan, Kingdom of Tripoli (Libya)
6339059 Young girl of Sokna, Fezzan, Kingdom of Tripoli (Libya) by T.S. & Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Young girl of Sokna, Fezzan, Kingdom of Tripoli (Libya)

Woman in luxurious evening gown of tulle and satin, green velvet sash with pearl tassel
5893028 Woman in luxurious evening gown of tulle and satin, green velvet sash with pearl tassel. Grande robe du soir en tulle et satin, echarpe de velours at glands de perles

Evening Dress, Plate 84, from Costumes Parisiens, pub. 1913 (pochoir print)
3239911 Evening Dress, Plate 84, from Costumes Parisiens, pub. 1913 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Evening Gown by Jenny, 1919-21 (pochoir print)
781135 Evening Gown by Jenny, 1919-21 (pochoir print) by Brunelleschi, Umberto (1879-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robe du soir de la maison Jenny Illustration from La Guirlande)

Dancer in Green, c. 1878 (pastel on paper)
5903264 Dancer in Green, c.1878 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 46.4x29.2 cm; NOMA New Orleans Museum OF Art, USA; Photo eFine Art Images; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Dona Manuela Camas, 1795 (oil on canvas)
2629153 Portrait of Dona Manuela Camas, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 121x84.5 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest

Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Hammond, 1894 (oil on canvas)
3518737 Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Hammond, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Carolus-Duran, Charles Emile Auguste (1837-1917); 101x67.3 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont

An evening gown from Chantal, Paris, 1925. Made of almond green crepe and soft tulle draperies on the skirt and steel and silver bead embroidery Date: 1925

Four costumes representing Maytime Modes. Suggestions for dancers both on and off the stage, 1928, Top left: sophisticated simplicity - a gown of black satin crepe

New umbrella and parasol designs for 1912. Ombrelles nouveau. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes, Aux Bureaux du Journal des Dames, Paris

Woman in floral taffeta dress, silk ottoman, and tulle hat with cockatoo. Robe de taffetas a fleurs et ottoman de soie, chapeau de tulle

Woman in luxurious evening gown of tulle and satin, 1913
Woman in luxurious evening gown of tulle and satin, green velvet sash with pearl tassel. Grande robe du soir en tulle et satin, echarpe de velours at glands de perles

Girl skipping rope at the beach in white dress and bonnet decorated with flowers. Costume d une damoiselle de 6 a 8 ans. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in evening gown of black satin and tulle, edged with brillants. Robe de soir satin noir et tulle, bordee de brillants

Woman in morning outfit of skirt, blouse and bonnet
Woman in morning outfit of striped skirt, laced blouse and bonnet opening the curtains. Deshabille de matin. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in swimming costume in the sea with crab, 1913
Woman in swimming costume up to her ankles in the sea on a beach holding a crab. Costume de bain. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Parisian costume: bonnet trimmed with tulle, fichu on the shoulders
473127 Parisian costume: bonnet trimmed with tulle, fichu on the shoulders, 1802 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Paris fashion, Empire robe of straw-coloured satin covered with embroidered paillette tulle, with a black velvet train. 1901

Princess Pauline von Metternich, 1860 (oil on canvas)
1616697 Princess Pauline von Metternich, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Winterhalter, Franz Xaver (1805-73); (add.info.: Princess Pauline Clementine von Metternich - Winneburg zu Beilstein nee Countess)

Cover of The Sketch featuring model wearing Cartier jewels
Vibrant front cover of The Sketch with a model wearing Cartier Jewellery (New Bond Street, W1). The butter-yellow evening dress is by Frank Usher and made of layers of tulle

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

Advert for Woollands of Knightsbridge womens hats 1937
Latest styles of womens hats with pretty trimmings. 1937

Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Hammond, 1894 (oil on canvas)
3518736 Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Hammond, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Carolus-Duran, Charles Emile Auguste (1837-1917); 101x67.3 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont

Department of Tarn et Garonne in the southwest of France (chromolitho)
724708 Department of Tarn et Garonne in the southwest of France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Catherine Marlay, Lady John Manners (oil on canvas)
466004 Catherine Marlay, Lady John Manners (oil on canvas) by Buckner, Richard (1812-83); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Catherine Louisa Georgina (d.1854) daughter of George Marley

A Dance Dress (litho)
1063491 A Dance Dress (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dance Dress. Illustration for The Graphic)

Rear view of woman in the fashions of 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986549 Rear view of woman in the fashions of 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Rear view of woman in the fashions of 1798)

Fashionable woman on the Champs-Elysees, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986600 Fashionable woman on the Champs-Elysees, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman on the Champs Elyseess, 1798)

Theodosia Burr (Mrs. Joseph Alston, 1783-1813), 1802. Oil on canvas
1249200 Theodosia Burr (Mrs. Joseph Alston, 1783-1813), 1802. Oil on canvas by Vanderlyn, John (1775-1852); 55.9x47.6 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Dress designed by Ann Lowe, 1959. Creator: Ann Lowe
A pink satin and organza dress designed by Ann Lowe. The bodice of the dress is strapless and is made of a pale pink satin

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"Tulle: A Timeless Elegance in Fashion" In the realm of fashion, tulle reigns supreme as a fabric that exudes grace and sophistication. Its delicate nature has graced the wardrobes of countless style icons throughout history, leaving an indelible mark on their sartorial choices. One such iconic moment was captured in 1954 when Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh donned regal attire adorned with tulle. The ethereal fabric added an enchanting touch to their ensembles, elevating their royal presence to new heights. But it wasn't just royalty who embraced the allure of tulle. In 1953, during a Coronation Summer, women from all walks of life indulged in its whimsical charm. Countess de la Falaise epitomized elegance as she showcased a white cotton tulle evening gown designed by Chanel. Innumerable frills cascaded down her silhouette, creating an exquisite vision fit for any grand occasion. The versatility transcended time and trends. Even in 1913, women flaunted hats trimmed with large bows resembling butterfly wings or windmills - a testament to how this fabric can transform into various forms while retaining its inherent beauty. Tales from yesteryears also speak volumes about tulle's impact on fashion enthusiasts. From Edwardian tricorne and bicorne hats worn by elegant ladies in 1912 to glamorous evening dresses adorning women during the 1930s; each era witnessed the transformative power of this magical material. Notable figures like Barbara Cartland immortalized themselves through memorable moments captured wearing wedding gowns embellished with layers upon layers of delicate tulle - symbolizing love's eternal embrace. Photographs further unveil Madame Kyra Alanova draped gracefully in garments crafted from this captivating fabric by none other than Madame Yevonde herself - showcasing how artistry intertwines seamlessly with fashion.