Chale Collection

Fashion feminine from 1786 to 1841, inspired by various books, books and magazines
FLO4672435 Fashion feminine from 1786 to 1841, inspired by various books, books and magazines. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

Women's costumes from 1719 to 1755, regne of George I (1660-1727) and George II (1683-1760)
FLO4672397 Women's costumes from 1719 to 1755, regne of George I (1660-1727) and George II (1683-1760), Long dresses with cuffs, fan and bridle hat

Woman in winter dress, 1641, composed of a long dress and a jacket covered with a lime and a collar
FLO4672269 Woman in winter dress, 1641, composed of a long dress and a jacket covered with a lime and a collar. She's holding a sleeve and a mask

Embroiderer - Embroiderer, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress and bonnet - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by
FLO4658365 Embroiderer - Embroiderer, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress and bonnet - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from "

Costume of an Armenian lady, 19th century. She wears a turban, a woven shawl, long jacket over a robe
FLO4656094 Costume of an Armenian lady, 19th century. She wears a turban, a woven shawl, long jacket over a robe, her long hair loose, and crochets wool

Woman in a dress of the era of the French Revolution, reign of George III/Louis XVI, 1789
FLO4655623 Woman in a dress of the era of the French Revolution, reign of George III/Louis XVI, 1789. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Young French and German women in Empire style prom dress, 1802-1804 - French and German ladies in Empire style gowns
NWI4957217 Young French and German women in Empire style prom dress, 1802-1804 - French and German ladies in Empire style gowns

Metisse de Martinique - Mixed-race woman of Martinique, 1865. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from
FLO4686696 Metisse de Martinique - Mixed-race woman of Martinique, 1865. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Noblewoman of Venice, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686364 Noblewoman of Venice, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient

Greek princess, after L. Dupre, 1820. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers "
FLO4686607 Greek princess, after L. Dupre, 1820. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes"

Dancing girl of Shemakha, Azerbaijan, 1820, after Prince Gagarin. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet
FLO4686623 Dancing girl of Shemakha, Azerbaijan, 1820, after Prince Gagarin. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Not-een-a-akm, the Strong Wind, Ojibwe nation. Alexander Cadotte was interpreter to the nine-strong troupe of Ojibwe
FLO4688536 Not-een-a-akm, the Strong Wind, Ojibwe nation. Alexander Cadotte was interpreter to the nine-strong troupe of Ojibwe dancers who visited England in 1844. Handcoloured lithograph by J

Woman of the Samoan islands, 19th century, in shawl over one shoulder, fur skirt, holding a straw fan
FLO4688433 Woman of the Samoan islands, 19th century, in shawl over one shoulder, fur skirt, holding a straw fan. Portrait of a Samoan woman brought to England by the missionary Rev. Stair

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Female model posing in studio, 1925
LUX4725829 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Female model posing in studio, 1925; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Female model posing in studio, 1925); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Millinery shop workers. Women in lowcut muslin dresses trying on hats, holding a hat box
FLO4677958 Millinery shop workers. Women in lowcut muslin dresses trying on hats, holding a hat box, fixing feathers to a headdress and reading a notebook at the counter

Mutual borrowing of fashions between French and English women, early 19th century
FLO4677797 Mutual borrowing of fashions between French and English women, early 19th century. Both wear identical style cups, frilled dresses, shawls and spencer jackets

Bride examining the contents of her marriage basket. Her bridesmaids show her lace, jewelry, diaments and finery
FLO4677656 Bride examining the contents of her marriage basket. Her bridesmaids show her lace, jewelry, diaments and finery

Street entertainer balancing on his head on a table. Accompanied by a fiddler and a young boy dancing a jig
FLO4677648 Street entertainer balancing on his head on a table. Accompanied by a fiddler and a young boy dancing a jig. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesanger's Le Bon Genre, Paris

Cartoon of English costumes, circa 1815. Men with flowerpot hats, long coats and trousers worn over boots
FLO4677515 Cartoon of English costumes, circa 1815. Men with flowerpot hats, long coats and trousers worn over boots, women in shawls with tassles

Woman with spiral sleeves, profuse ruffs and flounces, kerchief key-holder
FLO4677354 Woman with spiral sleeves, profuse ruffs and flounces, kerchief key-holder. When one talks of flounces, refer back to the reign of Louis XV, and look at the portrait of your grandmother

Native Americans of Carolina in capes, shawls and skirts, men with bows and arrows
FLO4621956 Native Americans of Carolina in capes, shawls and skirts, men with bows and arrows, women with necklaces and tattoos in summer dress

Costumes of the people of Lima, Peru. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrrario's Costumes
FLO4621099 Costumes of the people of Lima, Peru. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Beggar's head (1882). Paul Albert Bartholome (1848-1928). Pastel and lead on blue grey paper glue in full
SYC4195716 Beggar's head (1882). Paul Albert Bartholome (1848-1928). Pastel and lead on blue grey paper glue in full on cardboard

Young Dutch embroidery, in headdress, clogs and traditional dress, 1895
LUX4712698 Young Dutch embroidery, in headdress, clogs and traditional dress, 1895; (add.info.: Young Dutch embroidery, in headdress, clogs and traditional dress, 1895); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Athenes, Greece, Studio portrait of a Greek girl in traditional dress, 1872
LUX4729369 Athenes, Greece, Studio portrait of a Greek girl in traditional dress, 1872, P.Moriates et cie 82 rue d'Eole athenes Photographer of the royal family; (add.info.: Athenes, Greece)

France, Colorful portrait of an old aristocrat with jewelry and lime, 1867
LUX4730848 France, Colorful portrait of an old aristocrat with jewelry and lime, 1867; (add.info.: France, Colorful portrait of an old aristocrat with jewelry and lime, 1867); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Missionary jesuite en Chine - Jesuit missionary in China - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier from " Moeurs
FLO4723320 Missionary jesuite en Chine - Jesuit missionary in China - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier from " Moeurs, Uses et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, Asie

Ecaillere - Oyster shucker of Paris, in bonnet, shawl and clogs, wearing a long white apron with pocket - Handcoloured
FLO4658519 Ecaillere - Oyster shucker of Paris, in bonnet, shawl and clogs, wearing a long white apron with pocket - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie

France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Pau: Wearing of a young man dressed in a lace shirt
LUX4717193 France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Pau: Wearing of a young man dressed in a lace shirt and headdress of a scarf, 1875; (add.info.: France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64)

Roman woman in tunic and polla (toga), and woman in tunic and ricinium (shawl)
FLO4704497 Roman woman in tunic and polla (toga), and woman in tunic and ricinium (shawl). Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

European ladies in the fashions of 1819 - European ladies in the fashions of 1819. Antique hand-colored print
NWI4957219 European ladies in the fashions of 1819 - European ladies in the fashions of 1819. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info)

Lady in a ballgown, 1805 and lady with a top hat and walk suit - Lady in a ballgown, 1805
NWI4957073 Lady in a ballgown, 1805 and lady with a top hat and walk suit - Lady in a ballgown, 1805, and a lady in a top hat in street clothes

European Women in Fashion 1818 - European women's fashion of 1818. Antique hand-colored print
NWI4956869 European Women in Fashion 1818 - European women's fashion of 1818. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: European Women in Fashion 1818 - European women's fashion of 1818)

European fashion of 1789 and 1790 - European fashion of 1789 and 1790
NWI4956814 European fashion of 1789 and 1790 - European fashion of 1789 and 1790.; (add.info.: European fashion of 1789 and 1790 - European fashion of 1789 and 1790.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Young European women in fashion beginning 19th century - Fashionable European ladies of the early 19th century
NWI4957066 Young European women in fashion beginning 19th century - Fashionable European ladies of the early 19th century

Woman of Vialka, Russia, 1860. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes
FLO4686695 Woman of Vialka, Russia, 1860. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes"

Jeanne Grey (1537-1554), Queen of England, nicknamed the Queen of Nine Days - Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England
FLO4686300 Jeanne Grey (1537-1554), Queen of England, nicknamed the Queen of Nine Days - Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England, after Hans Holbein

Shop girls dressing in the morning. Four shop girls dressing, fixing their hair in front of mirror
FLO4677962 Shop girls dressing in the morning. Four shop girls dressing, fixing their hair in front of mirror, adjusting their stockings, playing with a cat

Fabric shop workers. Women in muslin dresses, bonnets and shawls embroidering, sewing
FLO4677956 Fabric shop workers. Women in muslin dresses, bonnets and shawls embroidering, sewing, cutting cloth and wrapping bolts of fabric

Drummer performing tricks with drumsticks while beating a drum, accompanied by a violinist
FLO4677652 Drummer performing tricks with drumsticks while beating a drum, accompanied by a violinist. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesanger's Le Bon Genre, Paris

Woman wearing headdress and dress featuring extravagent pleating and flouncing
FLO4677344 Woman wearing headdress and dress featuring extravagent pleating and flouncing. Pleated collars, flounces (falbalas) and ruffs (chicories), have never been more in fashion than today

Fashionable men and women playing the parlour game called the Statue. When one is condemned to be the statue
FLO4677333 Fashionable men and women playing the parlour game called the Statue. When one is condemned to be the statue, she is placed in the centre of the room

Fashionable people playing the memory game of the gentle knight. Players who have made errors have to wear paper horns
FLO4677301 Fashionable people playing the memory game of the gentle knight. Players who have made errors have to wear paper horns in their hair. " At the beginning, everyone is a gentle knight

Portrait of Dorothea (Dolley) Payne Todd Madison (1768-1849), Wife of American President James Madison (1751-1836)
NWI4935388 Portrait of Dorothea (Dolley) Payne Todd Madison (1768-1849), Wife of American President James Madison (1751-1836)

Girl in winter costume - Girl in winter costume - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979694 Girl in winter costume - Girl in winter costume - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Girl in winter costume - Girl in winter costume - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo)

France, Portrait rehauled a watercolour by Celine Montaland (1843-1891), French actress 1860
LUX4729343 France, Portrait rehauled a watercolour by Celine Montaland (1843-1891), French actress 1860; (add.info.: France, Portrait rehauled a watercolour by Celine Montaland (1843-1891)

Circassian princess, sent as ambassador to Catherine the Great of Russia, 18th century
FLO4686522 Circassian princess, sent as ambassador to Catherine the Great of Russia, 18th century. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes

Noblewoman of northern Germany after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet
FLO4686359 Noblewoman of northern Germany after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient

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"Captivating Chale: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of chale, a versatile accessory that has adorned women throughout history. From the elegant Viscountess de Biolley in 1850 to the Turkish princess depicted by Theodore de Bry in 1556, these portraits showcase the timeless allure of this garment. One cannot ignore Roxelane or Russelazie, wife of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, who captivated hearts with her beauty and charm. Her chale added an exquisite touch to her regal attire, symbolizing power and grace. Traveling further back in time, we encounter a peasant from Milan in the 18th century. Despite her humble origins, she proudly wears a chale that reflects her cultural heritage and adds vibrancy to her everyday life. The influence of colonialism is also evident as we explore North Africa through art. The vibrant colors and intricate designs on chales worn by native women reflect their rich culture amidst European influences. Intriguingly, even Rembrandt van Rijn immortalized The Oriental Noble wearing a chale. This painting serves as a testament to how this accessory transcends borders and becomes an emblem of elegance across different cultures. Moving closer to modern times, we discover actresses like Maria del Rosario Fernandez (La Tirana) and Miss Marthe Carr donning chic chalets that enhance their stage presence. These women embody confidence while embracing fashion trends of their era. Lastly, Rosa Raimondi - mother of Giuseppe Garibaldi - proudly wears a chale that represents strength and resilience during tumultuous times in Italy's history. Through these glimpses into various periods and cultures worldwide, it becomes clear that the chale is more than just an accessory; it is a symbol of identity, tradition, beauty, and empowerment for women throughout history.