Cuffs Collection (#12)

Two ladies in outfits by Lucien Lelong and Jean Patou
Two fashionable ladies in summer outfits, watching a cycle race. On the left, a long sleeved white and navy blue crepe de chine patterned 3/4 length dress, with white collar and cuffs

Three women and girl in outdoor clothes
Three women and a girl in outdoor clothes. The women are in three-piece suits. On the left, red wool velvet embroidered black edging to jacket and black fur on collar and cuffs, by Martial et Armand

Two women in outfits by Martial et Armand, and Bernard
Two fashionable women both wearing tubular coat dresses. On the left, black and white horizontal stripes and fur collar, by Martial et Armand

Two women in outfits by Premet
Two fashionable women in outfits by Premet. On the left, a rosewood crepe tubular two-piece dress with high shirt style collar and ribbon, and a bow to the side of waist

Outfits by Doeuillet, Beer and Drecoll
Three young ladies wearing the latest spring outfits. On the left, a brown 3/4 length coat with black fur on cuffs and high standing collar, with tie at the hips, by Doeuillet

Stylish American woman in her finery
Stylish American woman in her finest clothing, emploring the intended recipient of this card to make sure they " Don t Forget The Date". Date: 1909

Bulgarian bandit
Portrait of a Pomak bandit, Yako, hanged at Sophia in June 1889. 1889

Princely Costume C17Th
German Princely costumes: Armour worn with a lace edge sash, falling collar & reverse cuffs; breeches & doublet trimmed with lace - even the shoe roses are made of lace. Date: 1625 - 1640

Modes for 1809
Man: coat cut-away at the front with an M -cut collar & split cuffs, pantaloons with decorative braid, hessian boots. Woman: gown with vandyked & embroidered hem. Date: 1809

C12th Dress / Women
Super-tunics with pendant cuffs, long ornate girdles, mantles, hair worn uncovered or with a veil & an ornamental fillet or diadem. Date: 12th century

Short-Sleeved Cardy 30S
Young platinum blonde wearing a Peter-pan collar & a short- sleeved hand-knitted cardigan with cuffs, deep angular revers & fastened with 3 rows of knitted buttons. Date: 1930s

Red & White Costume 1818
White woollen gown / pelisse with a broad red, velvet band at hem & cuffs & military style Brandenbourg cord trim on the bodice. A large red & white bonnet completes the outfit. Date: 1818

20S Fashion / Jean Lanvin
Mlle Jane Renouard in a Jean Lanvin dress: bateau or boat neckline, sleeves with bell shaped tapered cuffs, godet style drapery, sequined sash, a cloche hat & court shoes. Date: late 1920s

Evening Coat 1913
Wonderfully exotic theatre coat using 2 fabrics - a plain blue & a red & white floral design. The cuffs & hem are trimmed in fur. N.B the unusual feather headdress. Date: 1913

ECUADOR: GOLD CUFFS. Pre-Columbian gold cuffs, Ecuador

Young Victorian couple in their best clothes
A young Victorian couple pose for their photograph in the studio. They are wearing their best clothes, perhaps for a wedding. He wears a long coat, a waistcoat and a wing collar with tie

Young Victorian woman in stylish dress
A young Victorian woman poses in the photographers studio, wearing a stylish dress with a high collar and embroidery on the bodice and cuffs

Young boy in Georgian costume in a garden, Mid Wales
A young boy wearing Georgian costume poses for his photo in a garden in Mid Wales. He is leaning against a folding metal chair

Policewoman on traffic duty
A policewoman on traffic duty on a busy day in London

Middle aged woman in Victorian style costume, Mid Wales
A middle aged woman in a Victorian style satin dress sitting next to a rustic table with two books on it, Mid Wales

Music cover for The Promenade and At Home Polkas, depicting two young ladies on the right about to go out for a walk, in wide-brimmed straw hats and bloomers

Croatia - Traditional National Costume (6 / 8)
Croatia - Traditional National Costume (6/8) - young man standing on the beach smoking a cigarette. He is holding a furled blue umbrella and wears a red jerkin adorned with silver coins or medallions

Croatia - Traditional National Costume (4 / 8)
Croatia - Traditional National Costume (4/8) - young man standing in the sand dunes

Young Victorian woman leaning on chair back
A young Victorian woman leans on the back of an upholstered chair in the photographers studio. Her hair is worn up, with a plait around the crown of her head

Bulgarian Beauty in National Costume. Note the fine (and wide) patterned cuffs on her white blouse. She is from Kyustendil (Velbazhd), a town in the far west of Bulgaria

Woman from Albania near Scutari
Woman from the Mountain region of Albania near Scutari in traditional costume

Lister / Sir Martin / Anon
SIR MARTIN LISTER Father of Martin Lister the naturalist

Boiling Clothes
A photograph demonstrating the boiling of " collars, cuffs, laces, and such-like small articles" in a calico bag during the arduous process of washday

The Paris fashions for April, 1860
A sketch from the monthly ladies fashion pages. The evening dress (back) is made of silk, the colour of violette de Parme, trimmed with fluted silk plaiting of a slightly darker tone

Pink Teagown 1899
Pink teagown with watteau pleat, accodian pleated chiffon trimmed tunic, yoke & cuffs, black passementerie, accordian pleated under-skirt, high collar with a bow

Dress / Diamond Applique
Wrap over bodice, high collar, tight sleeves with shoulder puff & reversed cuffs, diamond applique on the hem & sleeves. A reticule hangs from a broad belt with a silver buckle

Green Costume 1877
Vertical silhouette enhances by vertical trim on the cuirasse bodice and skirt. The front plastron is in the same shade as the cuffs. The skirt has a rounded train

Fashions July 1875
Polonaise: in lilac stripes with vandyked trim, open jacket bodice, corset front beneath or in brown plaid. Both have elaborate cuffs. Girl: double-breasted coat

Lilac Skirt Early 1860S
White bodice or blouse with full bishop sleeves with black cuffs & collar worn with a lilac skirt & a straw hat trimmed with black ribbon & flowers

Ball / Evening Dress 1865
Princess style wedding dress with high bodice, tablier trim of lace with rosettes, tight sleeves with reverse cuffs & worn with multiple strings of pearls, a veil & white gloves

COSTUME 1860-61 / TOUDOUZE
Girl: mantle with pelerine cape & pleated trim. Women: sortie de bal with black trim; black dress with tablier trim, funnel sleeves & bishop under- sleeves with reversed cuffs

Fashions in Garden ?1864
Pink: flounces & ruched trim, sash with floating ends at rear, white under-bodice with threaded black ribbon at neck & cuffs. Mantle: blue lining, emroidery & flounce border

Business Hand Shake
Two businessmen shake hands

Walking Dress 1822
White dress with highly ornate & padded over-sleeves, cuffs, hem & bodice & with a natural waistline, also a lace collar, gold belt, parasol & gauze hat trimmed with camelias

2-PIECE SUITS 1951
Stylish, two-piece Italian suits. Both have long lapels and trousers with cuffs or turn-ups. One is single- breasted with 2 buttons; the other double-breasted with four

Harella Coat 1948
A light brown, double- breasted, tailored coat with large pocket flaps and turn back cuffs. The skirt is flared and is 3/4 length

Dresses by Lanvin 1931
Designs by Jeanne Lanvin: a green dress with astrakan collar and cuffs, a grey dress with decorative rectangular and triangular panels and contrasting red sleeves

Costume / Pedal Pushers
White open neck blouse with half-length sleeves & turned back cuffs, red & white vertically striped pedal pushers worn with shoes with multi-coloured polka dots

Girl in Hay Loft / Woof
A young woman, posed against a ladder in a hay loft, wears a red & white striped shirt with a batou neck & red shorts with cuffs

Twenties Pyjama Suit
Woman in court shoes & silk two-tone lounging pyjamas with belted wrap over jacket & cropped trousers with bell- shaped scallop edged cuffs sits on a lacy bed

Woman in Trousers 1939
A young woman wearing a pair of wide leg trousers, high heels and a blouse with very large buttons down the front and very small buttons at the cuffs. Date: 1939

Jack Tar Suit 1895
Blonde boy in a Jack Tar suit: white sailor blouse with pale blue collar & cuffs & black Jack Tar trousers & neckcloth, straw sailor hat with wide evase brim & ribbon band

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"Cuffs: A Fashionable Tale of Timeless Style and Historical Significance" Step into the world of cuffs, where fashion meets art and history intertwines with personal expression. From the captivating painting "The Thief" by Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa to the dapper mens fashions from the 1920s, they have always played a significant role in defining one's style. In the roaring twenties, men embraced cufflinks as an essential accessory to complete their sophisticated ensembles. Whether it was a pair in a bar or riding dress attire from 1819, cuffs added that touch of elegance and refinement that every gentleman desired. Traveling across borders, we find ourselves captivated by Norwegian types showcasing young Norwegian wives adorned with intricately designed cuffs. These delicate details not only symbolize tradition but also reflect cultural diversity through fashion. Moving forward in time, we witness moments frozen in photographs like signing the register or Charles and Diana exchanging vows at St Marys, Isles of Scilly. Cuffs become more than just fashionable accessories; they become symbols of commitment and love. From historical figures such as Mary Queen of Scots donning exquisite French court dresses embellished with ornate cuffs to young girls in Carovilli, Molise wearing traditional Italian attire featuring charming wrist adornments - cuffs transcend time and geography. Fast forwarding to more recent times brings us to Mary Quant Ginger Group dresses in Liberty print during 1964. These playful yet chic outfits showcased how even modern designs can incorporate classic elements like statement-making cuffs. As we delve into these diverse glimpses into history and culture through various forms of artistry and photography, one thing remains constant - they can not mere accessories but powerful expressions of individuality. They speak volumes about who we are while connecting us to our past. So whether you're admiring a masterpiece like "The Thief, " exploring vintage fashion trends from different eras or simply adding your own personal flair to an outfit, remember that they can more than just fabric or metal.