Blouses Collection (#2)

Advert for Debenham & Freebody blouse for women workers WWI
Strong silk blouse in rich satin merveilleux, finished with lace high collar, an ideal blouse for war workers. In a range of practical colours. 1916

Smart womens blouses 1935
Page from a fashion catalogue showing different styles of smart womens blouses, from square neck, short sleeves, big wooden buttons, draped neckline and frills. Date: 1935

Trio of charming blouses 1907
Three Edwardian women wearing fashionable blouses, (left) Fine cream net with epaulettes, straps and belt of black ribbon patterned with roses

Advert for Debenham & Freebody womens blouses 1937
Tailor-mades silk blouses in a varity of of shades and combinations. Date: 1937

Womens Edwardian skirt with belt 1907
Edwardian women wearing tailored-made simple skirts with high necked embroidered blouses with deep collar and cuffs. Date: 1907

British country girls on a seaside excursion or vacation - sitting on a sandy beach Date: circa 1908

Pocketed skirts 1914
Two models with their hands in their pockets modelling the latest trend. Date: 1914

Advert for John Barker & Co, lace blouses 1912
Three women wearing laced blouses, in ivory with black ribbon velvet introduced down the front and scallop edging, high neck of alternate rows of Valenciennes lined thoughout the net

Studio portrait, two young women with dog
Studio portrait, two young women with their little dog. Date: circa 1910s

Studio portrait, young couple, WW1
Studio portrait, young couple, with the man in uniform, during the First World War. Date: circa 1914-1918

Studio portrait, two young women in white blouses. Date: circa 1910s

Model wearing Agnes hat 1937
Posed model wearing spring in Agnes hats, soft navy blue grosgrain beret high off the head, with a peak of blue dotted grosgrain jutting over the forehead and curving to knot behind. Date: 1937

Advert for Gorringes womens taiored striped suit 1937
Tailored striped three-quarter length skirt and jacket with link fastening. Date: 1937

Blanche Stocker, modelling suitable attire for playing tennis. 1906

Zena Dare (1887 1975), English singer and actress, modelling suitable clothing for cricket. 1906

Advert for Jays womens blouses 1933
Women wearing long and short sleeved blouses, with different style collars. 1933

Stationery, Mrs Addley Bourne, Belgravia, London
Stationery, Mrs Addley Bourne, 174 Sloane Street, Belgravia, London, Court Dressmaker, with handwritten details. 1916

Advert for Barkers of Kensington blouses 1918
Ninon blouse veiled over ivory ninon dainty trimmed with floral silk and finely hemstiched inset sleeves. Charming ninon blouse, veiled over ivory ninon and gold lace

Dickins & Jones First World War advertisement
Advertisement for Dickins and Jones, the department store in Regent Street, London, advertising their rich, brocaded crepe shirts

Lady Eveyln Beauchamp and the Countess of Carnarvon, 1929
Lady Eveyln Beauchamp(19011980) and her mother Almina Herbert, the Countess of Carnarvon(1876 -1969), at the Hurst Park races, 1929

Advert for Shoolbreds blouses 1914
Advertisement for Shoolbreds blouses, illustrating three examples: a smart black fancy net blouse, a dainty ecru net blouse, and a smart ecru net blouse. 1914

A quiet corner on Sark. A woman in a brown skirt, pink hat and matching blouse reading a book on the stony beach of the Channel Island

Romanian Women spinning
A large group of Romanian Women spinning outside a thatched cottage in their village. Date: 1910s

Advert for Barkers blouses 1914
Barkers of Kensington, With the object of keeping all our workrooms occupied and the staff fully employed during this period of stress we have cut over profits down to the extreme limit

Advert for Barkers of Kensington blouses 1914
Woman wearing sailor collar blouse, available from Barkers of Kensington. 1914

Two Young Women of the Ukraine Date: 1912

Peter French advertisement
Advertisement for Peter French blouses and skirt featuring an elegant woman wearing a pink blouse and a voluminous, long black skirt. 1947

Dancers from Campanario, in Funchal, Madeira
Dancers belonging to a folklore group from Campanario, performing an old dance in the street in Funchal, the capital city of Madeira

Two young women of Kostel (Podivin), Moravia
Two young women, probably sisters, pose for their photograph in a studio. They are probably from the settlement of Kostel (also known as Podivin) in South Moravia, now in Czechoslovakia

Relaxing in the garden, reading, gardening
Two young women in similar white blouses and long dark dresses spend an afternoon relaxing in the garden. One sits on the lawn and reads, the other stands with a lawn mower. A lawn roller sits behind

The Tango trouser, 1913
Trousers especially designed for dancing the Tango. The outfit was made up of a skirt slit to the thigh, worn over a pair of Turkish trousers held at the ankle by a band of crystal beads

Early Autumn blouses, 1915
World War I fashions showing a selection of blouses on various models

BLOUSES 1915
Selection of blouses in floral, striped & plain fabrics with lace over-bodice, wide shawl collars, wired stand collars, epaulettes & various cuff styles

Lingerie & Caps 1851
French lingerie & caps. The blouses are decorated with a profusion of lace especially at the cuffs where various styles are used including vandyked & scalloped edges

Babies / Long Clothes 1863
Long clothes - possibly a christening robe adorned with tucked panels & lace insertions; short clothes with vandyked sleeves & bodice, also habit-shirts & sleeves

Traditional woven huipiles in the market, Chichicastenango, Quiche Highlands, Guatemala, Central America

Traditional clothing in the market, Patzcuaro, Michoacan state, Mexico, North America

Battledore Fashion Plate
Short coloured skirts showing embroidered scallop edged petticoats, white blouses with imbecile sleeves & embroidered yokes & tuckers, floral aprons with pockets & black braces

Dressed for the Seaside
Beach pyjama suits by Redfern, Notwitzky or Rochas: loosely cut trousers, blouses, jackets & robes for beside the sea in stripes or a modern abstract applique design

USA Teen Fashion 1924
Selection of teenage fashions: tubular drop waist dresses or skirts & tunic style blouses in patterned prints with flounces, tiered skirts round collars & embroidery

Viennese Fashion 1830
Viennese fashion: Ankle length skirts with a flounce at knee level, worn with gauze blouses with a double flounce at shoulder level extending round the entire garment

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"Blouses: A Versatile Garment for Women Through the Ages" From women playing hockey to the Kaufmann Lady Cycle Troupe, they have been a staple in women's wardrobes across various activities and cultures. The Ladies Boating Club in New Zealand embraced blouses as they sailed through picturesque waters. Even on Regent Street in London, an advert from The Irish Warehouse showcased the latest blouse trends. In Bern, Switzerland, women proudly wore traditional Swiss costumes paired with intricately designed blouses. Suzanne Lenglens' tennis outfits for Selfridges in 1930 revolutionized sportswear by introducing stylish and comfortable blouses. Not only were blouses worn by adults but also adored by children. Sylvia DeZon's creation of a baby's shirt in 1936 exemplified how even infants could enjoy the elegance of a well-designed blouse. A pleasing display captured attention through a captivating photograph that highlighted their beauty and diversity. In another studio portrait, two women with bobbed dark hair exuded confidence while wearing fashionable blouses. The versatility extended beyond everyday wear; they even took center stage at theatrical performances like Les Blouse where Potier donned this iconic garment. Additionally, salons dedicated to showcasing exquisite teagowns and elegant blouses became popular among fashion enthusiasts. As early as 1905, Parisian fashion houses set trends with their latest blouse designs that captivated women worldwide. From casual outings to formal events or athletic pursuits, these hints demonstrate how throughout history, they have remained an essential part of every woman's wardrobe – combining style and functionality effortlessly.