Costumier Collection

Lady Duff-Gordons beautiful mannequins
Lucy Christiana, Lady Duff Gordon, a leading fashion designer better known by her professional name, Lucile. She was the proprietor of Lucile s, Hanover Square, famous for the emotional gown

Lady Duff Gordon
The latest portrait of Lucy Christiana, Lady Duff Gordon who under the name of Lucile conducts two highly successful costumiers salons, one in London and the other in New York

Wardrobe Department
Ladies in the Wardrobe Department of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1960s

Advert, L & H Nathan, Fancy Dress Costume
Advert for L & H Nathan, Coventry Street, Piccadilly Circus, London -- Fancy Dress Costume for balls and theatricals. 1885

Advertisement, Clarkson, Wigs and Theatrical Costume
Advertisement, William Berry (Willy) Clarkson, Wigs and Theatrical Costume Designer. 1907

Caricature of Percy Anderson and G A Sala
Caricature of Percy Anderson (1851-1928), stage designer and painter, and George Augustus Henry Sala (1828-1895), English journalist -- David and Goliath. 1882

Caricature of Charles Alias and H B Farnie
Caricature of Charles Alias (c1852-1921), theatrical costumier, and Henry Brougham Farnie (1836-1889), author, librettist and adapter -- Opera Bouffe collaborators. 1882

Marylebone Road, Marylebone, London, looking east across Edgware Road from Sussex Gardens. Date: circa 1905

Advertisement, Mrs Samuel May, Costumier to the Royal Family, Bow Street, London. 1883

Advertisement, Miss M E Fisher, theatre costumier, fancy dress balls, Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London. 1883

Russian Dressmaker holding his bolts of cloth, fabric and lace. Date: 1905

Three French ladies in crinolines

How to disguise oneself as a boy
If only Willie Clarkson had helped Miss Le Neve. Advice given by Mr Willie Clarkson, the theatrical costumier, on how to disguise a young lady as a young man days after the disguise of Dr Crippen

Edwardian Dressmaker
An Edwardian dressmaker, standing beside the pink silk dress she is in the process of making by hand

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Step into the world of the costumier, where Lady Duff-Gordon's beautiful mannequins come to life. In the bustling Wardrobe Department, creativity and craftsmanship intertwine to create stunning garments that transport us to different eras and worlds. An advert for L & H Nathan's Fancy Dress Costume catches our eye, promising a night of enchantment and transformation. Meanwhile, Clarkson tempts us with their array of wigs and theatrical costumes, ready to help us become anyone we desire. Caricatures of Percy Anderson and G A Sala remind us that behind every successful production is a team of talented individuals who bring characters to life through their artistry. Charles Alias and H B Farnie join them in this whimsical depiction, showcasing the vibrant personalities that inhabit the world of costume design. As we stroll down Marylebone Road in London, advertisements for Mrs Samuel May's Costumier catch our attention. The promise of exquisite attire becomes irresistible as Miss M E Fisher's theatre costumier beckons from another advertisement nearby. The litho-printed advertisement captures our imagination further as it showcases intricate designs fit for royalty. We can't help but wonder if these costumes were featured in Princess Ida's programme or other grand productions. In this captivating world of the costumier, creativity knows no bounds. From Lady Duff-Gordon's mannequins to the skilled artisans working tirelessly behind-the-scenes, each piece tells a story waiting to be worn on stage or screen. So step inside this realm where dreams are sewn together with threads of passion and let your imagination run wild among these sartorial wonders.