Neckline Collection

Blue Dress / Beer 1922
Blue dress by Beer: low neckline, open to the hips at the side & worn over a grey slip. Bodice & low waistband decorated in a feather motif plus a bandeau & earrings

Female Type / Maid 1935
Pretty young French maid with a revealing neckline: " Sir has the flu, so I m going to try and raise his morale." Date: 1935

Just Wright by David Wright
A young woman in a red dress with a plunging neckline and a large, wide brimmed hat to protect her English rose complexion from the sun, contemplates the viewer with a slightly arrogant air

Flora MacDonald, Scottish Jacobite heroine, friend and helper of Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie)

1940s hairstyle
An elegant woman with an elaborate 1940s hairstyle decorated with pearls. circa 1940s

Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997) on a visit to St Columb, Cornwall

PRINCESS DIANA
DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES (1961-1997) Former wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, mother of Prince William and Prince Harry. Tragically killed in a car crash in Paris

France, Paris, Sketch of costume for flamenco dancers for Carmen by Georges Bizet
Sketch by Multzer of one of the costumes for the flamenco dancers for the first performance of Carmen, by Georges Bizet at the Opera Comique Theater in Paris (March 3rd 1875)

Diana Dors (1931-1984), English actress, singer, film star and sex symbol. Seen here in later life, at the famous First and Last Inn at the village of Sennen, Lands End, Cornwall

Churchill / Clementine / 08
WINSTON CHURCHILL With his fiancee, Miss Clementine Hozier, on the occasion of their engagement

Cover design, London Mail, Christmas Extra 1923
Cover design in art deco style, London Mail Christmas Extra 1923 Date: 1923

Margaret Lockwood (1916 - 1990), English actress of stage, screen and television

Three daytime outfits by Drecoll, Poiret and Jenny
Three women in the latest day wear. On the left, a black scoop neck dress with large red rose to the side, by Drecoll. In the middle, a white, red and black print dress and black coat

Afternoon dresses by Poiret and Drecoll
Two fashionable women in afternoon dresses. On the left, black decorated with metal and gold lace, by Poiret. On the right, three-piece dress in crepe de chine, red and black

Front cover of The Bystander by Rick Elmes
A front cover illustration by Rick Elmes entitled The Minx, depicting an elegant young woman in evening dress, with her fur-trimmed coat falling off her shoulders

18th French Court Dress
Man: trunk hose, doublet, ruff & boots that reach over the knees. Woman: gown with a square neckline & tucker, voluminous sleeves & reverse cuffs & a plumed hat

Evening Dress / Worth 1922
Dusky pink evening gown in a bold printed fabric with a low scooped neckline revealing a sleeveless grey bodice beneath. The skirt is draped up over one hip

Music sheet cover for Queen of the May Quadrille
Music sheet cover for the Queen of the May Quadrille, composed by the French conductor Louis Antoine Jullien (1812-1860), and dedicated to Mrs Robert Arkwright (the actress Frances Crawford Kemble)

Advert for Peter Robinsons clothing for teenage girls 1909
Young ladies fashionable winter clothing available from Peter Robinson s, Oxfrod Street. 1909

Poster advertising Quinquina Dubonnet tonic wine, as enjoyed by a lady in a flamboyant green and white striped dress

Poster advertising Cooks Pure Toilet Soaps. Ed. Cook Ltd, East London

Portrait of the Countess Maria Benedetta di San Martino, 1785. Creator: Pompeo Batoni
Portrait of the Countess Maria Benedetta di San Martino, 1785.

Portrait of a Lady, 1530. Creator: Hans Baldung
Portrait of a Lady, 1530.

Mrs. Harry Coudrey, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Harry Coudrey, 1910.

Mrs. Reginald Ronalds, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Reginald Ronalds, 1910.

May Bateman, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
May Bateman, 1910.

Mrs. Newton Adams, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Newton Adams, 1910.

Mrs. Price Collier [graphic] /, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Price Collier [graphic] /, 1912.

Queen Henrietta Maria, 1640-1642. Creator: William Faithorne
Queen Henrietta Maria, 1640-1642. Queen Henrietta Maria (1609-69), consort of the ill-fated Charles I, in a highly revealing, excessively low cut dress, respendent with pearl bodice

Portrait of Raphael, (c1518). Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Portrait of Raphael, (c1518). The world-famous painter Raphael was endowed with a handsome appearance and great personal charm in addition to his prodigious artistic talents

Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, between c1910 and c1915.

Caroline Ferdinande Louise, Duchesse de Berry
863500 Caroline Ferdinande Louise, Duchesse de Berry; (add.info.: Caroline Ferdinande Louise, Duchesse de Berry (1798-1870), daughter of Francis, King of the Two Sicilies, wife of Charles Ferdinand

Giulia and Sofia Ravogli, Italian sopranos who performed in many opera's. Late 19th Century (photo)
672731 Giulia and Sofia Ravogli, Italian sopranos who performed in many opera's. Late 19th Century (photo); Universal History Archive/UIG

Marie Letizia Bonaparte (c1749-1836)
863508 Marie Letizia Bonaparte (c1749-1836); (add.info.: Marie Letizia Bonaparte (c1749-1836) Mother of the French emperor Napoleon I

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

Young girl of Bayeux
5855709 Young girl of Bayeux; (add.info.: Young girl of Bayeux. No woman of high society would wear such a low-cut neckline in Paris as this floozy)

Felicia Dorothea Hemans (1793-1835), English poet
863522 Felicia Dorothea Hemans (1793-1835), English poet; (add.info.: Felicia Dorothea Hemans (1793-1835), English poet. Remembered today mainly for her poem Casabianca

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

Reuterholm, unknown female member of the family, 1740. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Elder
Reuterholm, unknown female member of the family, 1740

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

Portrait of a Young Lady, 18th century. Creator: Gustaf Lundberg
Portrait of a Young Lady, 18th century

Sophia Elisabet Weber, 1659-1730, married to Elias Brenner, c18th century. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Sophia Elisabet Weber, 1659-1730, married to Elias Brenner, c18th century

Sofia Gyllenstierna af Ulaborg (1682-1722), Baroness, married to baron Adolf Herman Wrangel of Lindeberg, 1721

Queen Henrietta Maria of England, 1632-1641. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
Queen Henrietta Maria of England, 1632-1641

Hedvig Eleonora, 1636-1715, Queen of Sweden, Princess of Holstein-Gottorp, mid-17th century. Creator: Nicolas Vallari
Hedvig Eleonora, 1636-1715, Queen of Sweden, Princess of Holstein-Gottorp, mid-17th century

Maria Elisabeth Coyet (1716-1772), married to Baron Jacob Ludvig Maclean, c1740. Creator: Unknown
Maria Elisabeth Coyet (1716-1772), married to Baron and Captain of the Horse, Jacob Ludvig Maclean, c1740

Marquise de Broglie (1718-1777) as Sultana, Made 1742. Creator: Jean-Marc Nattier
Marquise de Broglie (1718-1777) as Sultana, Made 1742

Marquise de l'Hôpital, c1740. Creator: Jean-Marc Nattier
Marquise de l'Hopital, c1740

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"From Blue Dresses to Flamenco Dancers: Exploring the Evolution of Necklines" The iconic blue dress of 1922, paired with a daring neckline, set the fashion world ablaze. In 1935, the female type was celebrated with maid uniforms featuring delicate necklines that exuded elegance. Flora MacDonald, the Scottish Jacobite heroine, donned regal attire with intricate necklines that symbolized her strength and courage. Diana, Princess of Wales captivated hearts worldwide with her timeless style and graceful necklines that became synonymous with royalty. David Wright's artwork in "Just Wright" showcased women embracing their femininity through alluring necklines that empowered them. PRINCESS DIANA - A name forever associated with grace and sophistication; her choice of necklines always made a statement wherever she went. Diana Dors' glamorous persona was enhanced by stunning gowns featuring plunging necklines that left audiences in awe. Churchill and Clementine's love story unfolded against a backdrop of elegant ensembles adorned with classic high-necked designs in 1908. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec captured La Goulue at the Moulin Rouge in 1892, showcasing how even then, unique necklines were an art form themselves. Parisian flamenco dancers brought passion to life on stage as Georges Bizet's Carmen came alive through costumes boasting bold and dramatic necklines. 11 & 12: Poiret and Drecoll revolutionized daytime fashion by introducing chic afternoon dresses adorned with innovative yet sophisticated necklines for modern women seeking both comfort and style. Throughout history, from royal figures like Princess Diana to artistic representations on canvas or stage performances like flamenco dancing – neckline choices have played a significant role in expressing individuality while leaving an indelible mark on fashion trends across the ages.