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Lace Collection (#9)

"Lace: A Timeless Elegance Captured in Art" The Armada portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, c

Background imageLace Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): portrait of four little girls dressed in lace, 1905

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): portrait of four little girls dressed in lace, 1905
LUX4721293 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): portrait of four little girls dressed in lace, 1905; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): portrait of four little girls dressed in lace

Background imageLace Collection: Print of a woman wearing a Norman Head-Dress

Print of a woman wearing a Norman Head-Dress
3077698 Print of a woman wearing a Norman Head-Dress; (add.info.: Print of a woman wearing a Norman Head-Dress. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageLace Collection: Family of pillow lace makers

Family of pillow lace makers
2602662 Family of pillow lace makers; (add.info.: Family of pillow lace makers, Rapallo, Italy. Girls began to learn lace making as soon as they could hold the bobbins)

Background imageLace Collection: Irish linens, etc, for Christmas, 1850

Irish linens, etc, for Christmas, 1850
3478776 Irish linens, etc, for Christmas, 1850; (add.info.: Advertisement for Irish linens, etc. for Christmas.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageLace Collection: Miss Emma as Madeleine in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique

Miss Emma as Madeleine in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1846
FLO4632115 Miss Emma as Madeleine in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

Background imageLace Collection: Actress Miss Emilie Honorine Guyon and Louise in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie

Actress Miss Emilie Honorine Guyon and Louise in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie
FLO4632113 Actress Miss Emilie Honorine Guyon and Louise in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1846

Background imageLace Collection: Nobility of Lorraine, reign of Louis XIII, 1625. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet

Nobility of Lorraine, reign of Louis XIII, 1625. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Jacques Collet
FLO4685964 Nobility of Lorraine, reign of Louis XIII, 1625. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Jacques Collet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Background imageLace Collection: Madame de Grignan, Reign of Louis XIV, 1663. Francoise Marguerite de Sevigne (1646-1705)

Madame de Grignan, Reign of Louis XIV, 1663. Francoise Marguerite de Sevigne (1646-1705), aristocratic letter writer
FLO4686031 Madame de Grignan, Reign of Louis XIV, 1663. Francoise Marguerite de Sevigne (1646-1705), aristocratic letter writer

Background imageLace Collection: Mademoiselle Louise de la Valliere (1644-1710), mistress to King Louis XIV, 1661

Mademoiselle Louise de la Valliere (1644-1710), mistress to King Louis XIV, 1661
FLO4686025 Mademoiselle Louise de la Valliere (1644-1710), mistress to King Louis XIV, 1661. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after a miniature enamel by Jean Petitot (1606-1691)

Background imageLace Collection: Lord, reign of Louis XIII, 1633. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after ' Le Bal'

Lord, reign of Louis XIII, 1633. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after " Le Bal" by Abraham
FLO4685977 Lord, reign of Louis XIII, 1633. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after " Le Bal" by Abraham Bosse (1604-1676)

Background imageLace Collection: Variety of women's costumes from 1760 to 1771, based on various books and almanach

Variety of women's costumes from 1760 to 1771, based on various books and almanach
FLO4672427 Variety of women's costumes from 1760 to 1771, based on various books and almanach. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

Background imageLace Collection: An organ grinder and a poodle with spinning machine before an audience of fashionable women in

An organ grinder and a poodle with spinning machine before an audience of fashionable women in bonnets with plumes
FLO4677598 An organ grinder and a poodle with spinning machine before an audience of fashionable women in bonnets with plumes, shawls and lace dresses

Background imageLace Collection: Maitresse lingere - Laundry mistress, Paris, early 19th century, wearing a frilled dress

Maitresse lingere - Laundry mistress, Paris, early 19th century, wearing a frilled dress, lace collar and bonnet
FLO4658571 Maitresse lingere - Laundry mistress, Paris, early 19th century, wearing a frilled dress, lace collar and bonnet

Background imageLace Collection: Faienciere - Crockery seller, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress and bonnet, purple apron

Faienciere - Crockery seller, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress and bonnet, purple apron
FLO4658463 Faienciere - Crockery seller, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress and bonnet, purple apron, with basket of pottery - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an

Background imageLace Collection: Servant at the baths, Paris, early 19th century, in lace bonnet and collar

Servant at the baths, Paris, early 19th century, in lace bonnet and collar, pink dress and white apron
FLO4658457 Servant at the baths, Paris, early 19th century, in lace bonnet and collar, pink dress and white apron, carrying a dish of soap

Background imageLace Collection: Lady of the court, reign of Henry VII, England, 1480. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes

Lady of the court, reign of Henry VII, England, 1480. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "
FLO4656729 Lady of the court, reign of Henry VII, England, 1480. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Background imageLace Collection: Court dress, reign of King James II, circa 1687. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's

Court dress, reign of King James II, circa 1687. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656523 Court dress, reign of King James II, circa 1687. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Background imageLace Collection: Young lady, ordinary dress, 1777. She wears a tall bonnet with plumes, bodice, apron and petticoat

Young lady, ordinary dress, 1777. She wears a tall bonnet with plumes, bodice, apron and petticoat
FLO4656276 Young lady, ordinary dress, 1777. She wears a tall bonnet with plumes, bodice, apron and petticoat, all decorated with lace, ruffles and ribbons

Background imageLace Collection: Waiting woman in costume of the Restoration, reign of King Charles II/Louis XIV, 17th century

Waiting woman in costume of the Restoration, reign of King Charles II/Louis XIV, 17th century
FLO4655952 Waiting woman in costume of the Restoration, reign of King Charles II/Louis XIV, 17th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageLace Collection: Woman in hairstyle decorated with roses, lace and a box called the Racy Parterre

Woman in hairstyle decorated with roses, lace and a box called the Racy Parterre. Hairdressing at the Parterre Gallant
FLO4606415 Woman in hairstyle decorated with roses, lace and a box called the Racy Parterre. Hairdressing at the Parterre Gallant

Background imageLace Collection: Woman in tall hairstyle with curls topped by a bonnet called the Queen's Rising

Woman in tall hairstyle with curls topped by a bonnet called the Queen's Rising. Hairstyle at Queen's Sunrise
FLO4606392 Woman in tall hairstyle with curls topped by a bonnet called the Queen's Rising. Hairstyle at Queen's Sunrise

Background imageLace Collection: Dress early in the reign of King George III, 1760-1770. Woman with greengrocer's barrow headdress

Dress early in the reign of King George III, 1760-1770. Woman with greengrocer's barrow headdress, bouffant hair
FLO4594766 Dress early in the reign of King George III, 1760-1770. Woman with greengrocer's barrow headdress, bouffant hair, tight silk bodice with lace collar, silk muff and white petticoats

Background imageLace Collection: Dress (Dress) of the reign of James I and Charles I, 1603-1649

Dress (Dress) of the reign of James I and Charles I, 1603-1649. She wears a black hat, tall lace collar, necklace
FLO4594690 Dress (Dress) of the reign of James I and Charles I, 1603-1649. She wears a black hat, tall lace collar, necklace, black mantle over a green puff-sleeved dress with lace cuffs

Background imageLace Collection: Empress Josephine, ceremonial dresses, 1763-1814. White satin dress with short sleeves with a

Empress Josephine, ceremonial dresses, 1763-1814. White satin dress with short sleeves with a velvet court coat
FLO4572711 Empress Josephine, ceremonial dresses, 1763-1814. White satin dress with short sleeves with a velvet court coat

Background imageLace Collection: Trade card for Barrowcliff & Maddock, lace and hose manufacturers, London (engraving)

Trade card for Barrowcliff & Maddock, lace and hose manufacturers, London (engraving)
8677608 Trade card for Barrowcliff & Maddock, lace and hose manufacturers, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Barrowcliff & Maddock)

Background imageLace Collection: Women's costume of Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)

Women's costume of Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)
8677241 Women's costume of Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany)

Background imageLace Collection: XVIIIth century women's headdress (litho)

XVIIIth century women's headdress (litho)
8677415 XVIIIth century women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: XVIIIth century women's headdress)

Background imageLace 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 imageLace Collection: Client: John Craig - Model: Pattie Boyd

Client: John Craig - Model: Pattie Boyd
Client: John Craig - Printed cotton blouse with lace collar - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: January 12, 1965 (2/2) Date: 1965

Background imageLace Collection: Client: John Craig - Model: Pattie Boyd

Client: John Craig - Model: Pattie Boyd
Client: John Craig - Dark cotton blouse with lace collar and cuffs - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: January 12, 1965 (1/2) Date: 1965

Background imageLace Collection: Client: John Craig - Model: Pattie Boyd

Client: John Craig - Model: Pattie Boyd
Client: John Craig - Printed cotton blouse with lace collar - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: January 12, 1965 (1/2) Date: 1965

Background imageLace Collection: Fashion shoot possibly at Cliveden - actress Patricia Roe

Fashion shoot possibly at Cliveden - actress Patricia Roe - circa early 1940s. Date: circa early 1940s

Background imageLace Collection: Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Trio of models

Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Trio of models
Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Three models posing in colourful lace evening dresses - Models:s Lynch, H Dehn and H Bunny (?) - Shoot Date: August 27, 1956. (2/2) Date: 1956

Background imageLace Collection: Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Trio of models

Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Trio of models
Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Three models posing in colourful lace evening dresses - Models:s Lynch, H Dehn and H Bunny (?) - Shoot Date: August 27, 1956. (1/2) Date: 1955

Background imageLace Collection: Client: Linzi - Pink Lace Evening Dress

Client: Linzi - Pink Lace Evening Dress - September 26, 1957. Date: 1957

Background imageLace Collection: Wedding Dress shoot - late 1950s

Wedding Dress shoot - late 1950s. Date: circa 1958

Background imageLace Collection: Shoot for Vanity Fair - Black Dress, lace neckline

Shoot for Vanity Fair - Black Dress, lace neckline - taken at 6 Hamilton Place, Mayfair, London - October 29, 1959 Date: 1959

Background imageLace Collection: Client: Mary Black - White and Blue Lace Net Evening Dress

Client: Mary Black - White and Blue Lace Net Evening Dress
Client: Mary Black - White/Blue Lace/Net Evening Dress - March 12, 1953 Date: 1953

Background imageLace Collection: Taping Curtains (b/w photo)

Taping Curtains (b/w photo)
8652815 Taping Curtains (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taping Curtains)

Background imageLace Collection: Costume of a woman at the coutnry festival of St. Gorgon, near Rouen

Costume of a woman at the coutnry festival of St. Gorgon, near Rouen
5855669 Costume of a woman at the coutnry festival of St. Gorgon, near Rouen; (add.info.: Costume of a woman at the country festival of St. Gorgon, near Rouen)

Background imageLace Collection: Woman from St. Valery

Woman from St. Valery
5855662 Woman from St. Valery; (add.info.: Woman of the port of St. Valery, wearing a card bonnet covered in silk and decorated with lace, carrying a basket)

Background imageLace Collection: Cauchoise on horseback

Cauchoise on horseback
5855661 Cauchoise on horseback; (add.info.: Woman from Caux with tall bonnet and lace veils on horseback, wearing the traditional costume)

Background imageLace Collection: Costume of St. Valery en Caux

Costume of St. Valery en Caux
5855717 Costume of St. Valery en Caux; (add.info.: Costume of a fish merchant at St. Valery en Caux. She wears a simple bonnet in toile. The port can be seen in the background)

Background imageLace Collection: Costume of St. Valery en Caux

Costume of St. Valery en Caux
5855716 Costume of St. Valery en Caux.; (add.info.: Costume of St. Valery en Caux. The bonnet is covered with blue silk and black velvet)

Background imageLace Collection: Young woman of Bayeux

Young woman of Bayeux
5855706 Young woman of Bayeux; (add.info.: Young woman of Bayeux. Many things here to note: the wide parting in the hair, the angles of the tails, the green bib over the pink apron)

Background imageLace Collection: Costume of Pont l'Eveque

Costume of Pont l'Eveque
5855699 Costume of Pont l'Eveque; (add.info.: Costume of Pont l'Eveque. The bavolet bonnet differs slightly from that of Lisieux)

Background imageLace Collection: Costume of Lisieux

Costume of Lisieux
5855698 Costume of Lisieux; (add.info.: Woman in costume of Lisieux. She wears a cotton bonnet decorated with a ribbon. In the background, laundry women wash linen in the river)

Background imageLace Collection: La Senora Perea Nena at the Gymnase Dramatique

La Senora Perea Nena at the Gymnase Dramatique
5855472 La Senora Perea Nena at the Gymnase Dramatique; (add.info.: La Senora Perea Nena at the Gymnase Dramatique. Perea Nena was a celebrated Spanish flamenco dancer who later performed in England)




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"Lace: A Timeless Elegance Captured in Art" The Armada portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, c. 1590 (oil on panel): In this iconic painting, Queen Elizabeth I exudes power and grace as she dons a delicate lace collar, symbolizing her regal status. Marie Antoinette Meytens: This enchanting portrait showcases the extravagant fashion of the French queen, with intricate lace adorning her gown and adding a touch of femininity to her royal persona. Queen Elizabeth, The Ermine Portrait, 1585 (1896). Artist: Nicholas Hilliard: Here we see another stunning portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I wearing an exquisite lace ruff that accentuates her majestic presence. Larkin - Lady Dorothy Cary J920335: Lady Dorothy Cary's portrait captures the essence of refinement with a beautiful lace veil delicately draped over her head, emphasizing both elegance and modesty. Larkin - Richard Sackville J920333: Lace takes center stage in this painting as it embellishes Richard Sackville's attire, reflecting his noble lineage and impeccable taste during the Renaissance era. Hals - Pieter van den Broecke J870218: Pieter van den Broecke is portrayed wearing an intricately patterned lace collar that epitomizes the opulence associated with Dutch Golden Age fashion. Portrait of Madame Rimsky-Korsakov nee Varvara Dmitrievna Mergassov, 1864: This captivating portrait showcases Madame Rimsky-Korsakov adorned in a lavish black lace dress that exudes sophistication and allure. Tamsin Blight, the White Witch of Helston by William Jones Chapman (1808-1872): Tamsin Blight captivates viewers with her ethereal beauty enhanced by a delicate white lace shawl draped gracefully around her shoulders. The Lennox-Boyd family, around 1912.