Dressmaker Collection

Advert for Louis Vuitton travelling accessories and trunks and Itylus dressmaker, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Advertisement for Elspeth Phelps, 1920s fashion
Advertisement for Elspeth Phelps of Albemarle St, London, part of a series depicting tongue in cheek scenes of society ladies (in this case the fictional Miss Coloothorne Coppit)

Advertisement for Elspeth Phelps, 1920s fashion
Advertisement for Elspeth Phelps of Albemarle St, London, part of a series depicting tongue in cheek scenes of society ladies (in this case the fictional Miss Lobelia Lobb)

Jean Muir (1928 - 1995), English fashion designer and dressmaker. In 1965 she was awarded the Harpers Bazaar Trophy for original creative design

Advertisement for Reville, 1920s fashion
Advertisement for Reville of Hanover Square, one of the leading fashion houses of the 1920s favoured by smart society, offering original gowns for all seasons, all climates, every occasion. Date: 1920

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Strike pickets, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Strike pickets, 1910. Four women strikers from Ladies Tailors union on picket line during the "Uprising of the 20,000," garment workers strike, New York City.

Women strike pickets from Ladies Tailors, New York, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Women strike pickets from Ladies Tailors, New York, 1910.

Strike pickets, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Strike pickets, 1910. Two women strikers from Ladies Tailors union on picket line during the "Uprising of the 20,000," garment workers strike, New York City.

Women strike pickets, New York, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Women strike pickets, New York, 1910.

Women strike pickets, New York, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Women strike pickets, New York, 1910.

Jew[ish] New Year - boy in prayer shawl, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Jew[ish] New Year - boy in prayer shawl, 1911.

The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace
5856316 The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace.; (add.info.: The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace)

The famous hairstyle inspired by the Belle Poule, a naval frigate that distinguished itself in combat in 1778
5856315 The famous hairstyle inspired by the Belle Poule, a naval frigate that distinguished itself in combat in 1778.; (add.info.: The famous hairstyle inspired by the Belle Poule)

The Queen in grey-white half-mourning dress
5856345 The Queen in grey-white half-mourning dress.; (add.info.: The Queen in grey-white half-mourning dress. Hand-colored lithograph from "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette)

Marie Antoinette's four-wheel barouche carriage for a promenade, 1885 (lithograph)
5893619 Marie Antoinette's four-wheel barouche carriage for a promenade, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Marie Antoinette's four-wheel barouche carriage for a promenade)

Marie Antoinette's Berlin for the flight to Varennes, 1885 (lithograph)
5893618 Marie Antoinette's Berlin for the flight to Varennes, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Marie Antoinette's four-wheel Berlin carriage for the flight to Varennes)

Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette, after a miniature by Sicard, 1885 (lithograph)
5893603 Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette, after a miniature by Sicard, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette, after a miniature by Louis Marie Sicard)

Woman in bottle-green petticoat and felt hat. Man in riding coat of the colour of London-chimney soot
5856340 Woman in bottle-green petticoat and felt hat. Man in riding coat of the colour of London-chimney soot.; (add.info.: Woman in bottle-green petticoat and felt hat)

Woman in English-ingenue headdress with feathers, and woman with hedgehog hairstyle and lazy-woman bonnet
5856339 Woman in English-ingenue headdress with feathers, and woman with hedgehog hairstyle and lazy-woman bonnet.; (add.info.: Woman in English-ingenue headdress with feathers)

Woman wearing a dress of English silk with hair in the councillor style
5856335 Woman wearing a dress of English silk with hair in the councillor style.; (add.info.: Woman wearing a dress of English silk with hair in the councillor style)

Woman in puce taffeta caraco over a petticoat of pink taffeta
5856334 Woman in puce taffeta caraco over a petticoat of pink taffeta.; (add.info.: Woman in puce taffeta caraco over a petticoat of pink taffeta)

Man in wool redingote in the colour of London-chimney soot with sailor sleeves
5856323 Man in wool redingote in the colour of London-chimney soot with sailor sleeves.; (add.info.: Man in wool redingote in the colour of London-chimney soot with sailor sleeves)

Sketch portrait of Louis Charles, Louis XVII, at the Temple, 1885 (lithograph)
5893625 Sketch portrait of Louis Charles, Louis XVII, at the Temple, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Sketch portrait of Louis Charles, Louis XVII, imprisoned at the Temple)

Entrance to the tower of the Temple, Paris, 1885 (lithograph)
5893620 Entrance to the tower of the Temple, Paris, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Entrance to the tower of the Temple, where Marie Antoinette was imprisoned. Entree de la tour du Temple)

Costumes of women: grisette 1683, lady and dressmaker, ecailliere or oyster shucker and servant 1675
FLO4572074 Costumes of women: grisette 1683, lady and dressmaker, ecailliere or oyster shucker and servant 1675. Handcoloured lithograph after prints by Sebastien Leclerc from Le Bibliophile Jacob

A woman in wine-coloured redingote, from the English "riding coat."
5856318 A woman in wine-coloured redingote, from the English "riding coat."; (add.info.: A woman in wine-coloured redingote, from the English "riding coat)

The Queen's bed at Trianon, in gilded walnut with Florentine linen bedspread
5856313 The Queen's bed at Trianon, in gilded walnut with Florentine linen bedspread.; (add.info.: The Queen's bed at Trianon, in gilded walnut with Florentine linen bedspread)

Prison cell of Queen Marie Antoinette in the Conciergerie, 1885 (lithograph)
5893627 Prison cell of Queen Marie Antoinette in the Conciergerie, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: View of the prison cell of Queen Marie Antoinette in the Conciergerie)

Portrait of the Duchess of Polignac, 1885 (lithograph)
5893614 Portrait of the Duchess of Polignac, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Portrait of Yolande Martine Gabrielle de Polastron, Duchess of Polignac, a favourite of Marie Antoinette)

Duchess of Tourzel, governess to Marie Antoinette's children, 1885 (lithograph)
5893608 Duchess of Tourzel, governess to Marie Antoinette's children, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Portrait of the Duchess of Tourzel, governess to Marie Antoinette's children)

Portrait of the Princesse de Lamballe, 1885 (lithograph)
5893606 Portrait of the Princesse de Lamballe, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Portrait of Marie-Louise Therese of Savoy-Carignan, Princesse de Lamballe. La Princesse de Lamballe d'apres Grevedon)

Woman in redingote, skirt and chapeau-feutre (lithograph)
5893605 Woman in redingote, skirt and chapeau-feutre (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in redingote of striped taffeta over a skirt and corsage with artificial flowers)

Dresses and clothes in the Turkish style
5856344 Dresses and clothes in the Turkish style.; (add.info.: Dresses and clothes in the Turkish style. Hand-colored lithograph from "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times)

Oval chinoiserie candlestick
5856341 Oval chinoiserie candlestick.; (add.info.: Oval chinoiserie candlestick. Hand-colored lithograph from "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times)

Woman in redingote with four collars, wearing an anonymous hat, and a "ribbon of love" on which is found
5856333 Woman in redingote with four collars, wearing an anonymous hat, and a "ribbon of love" on which is found the letters L. M

Woman in yellow caraco and straw hat, and woman in violet-blue caraco and yellow gauze hat
5856331 Woman in yellow caraco and straw hat, and woman in violet-blue caraco and yellow gauze hat.; (add.info.: Woman in yellow caraco and straw hat)

Turkish-style bonnet with diadems and high-priestess bonnet
5856330 Turkish-style bonnet with diadems and high-priestess bonnet.; (add.info.: Turkish-style bonnet with diadems and high-priestess bonnet)

Woman wearing an English-style dress with peasant bonnet and hair in ringlets
5856321 Woman wearing an English-style dress with peasant bonnet and hair in ringlets.; (add.info.: Woman wearing an English-style dress with peasant bonnet and hair in ringlets)

Engraving depicting a visitor to the dressmaker, 19th century
5308586 Engraving depicting a visitor to the dressmaker, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a visitor to the dressmaker. Dated 19th century 01/02/1879); Universal History Archive/UIG

Limenay marriage agency, rue du Paradis, 1903 (postcard)
8822201 Limenay marriage agency, rue du Paradis, 1903 (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: Limenay marriage agency (from the Hymenee)

Marie Agnes Francoise Pascale Hosten playing piano, 1885 (lithograph)
5893613 Marie Agnes Francoise Pascale Hosten playing piano, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Portrait of Marie Agnes Francoise Pascale Hosten, Madame la Comtesse d'Arjuzon)

Victoire de Rohan holding the baby Marie Therese, 1885 (lithograph)
5893604 Victoire de Rohan holding the baby Marie Therese, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Victoire de Rohan, Princess of Guemene, holding the baby Marie Therese)

Hat in white taffeta trimmed with pink ribbon
5856343 Hat in white taffeta trimmed with pink ribbon.; (add.info.: Hat in white taffeta trimmed with pink ribbon. Hand-colored lithograph from "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette)

Hat inspired by Salieri's opera "Tarare": pink and black striped taffeta
5856337 Hat inspired by Salieri's opera "Tarare": pink and black striped taffeta, decorated with a garland of roses

A woman wearing a dark slate-blue redingote with three collars
5856319 A woman wearing a dark slate-blue redingote with three collars.; (add.info.: A woman wearing a dark slate-blue redingote with three collars)

Portrait of the Queen at Trianon by Sicardi
5856312 Portrait of the Queen at Trianon by Sicardi.; (add.info.: Portrait of the Queen at Trianon by Sicardi. Photoglyptie from "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times)

Woman in pierrot, pouf bonnet, apple green petticoat, with Jeannette ribbons on her shoes
5856327 Woman in pierrot, pouf bonnet, apple green petticoat, with Jeannette ribbons on her shoes.; (add.info.: Woman in pierrot, pouf bonnet, apple green petticoat)

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Step into the world of a dressmaker, where fashion and craftsmanship intertwine to create timeless elegance. From the luxurious Louis Vuitton travelling accessories and trunks that accompany jet-setters on their adventures, to Elspeth Phelps' enchanting 1920s fashion advertisements that transport us back in time. Immerse yourself in the bustling streets of Truro, Cornwall, as Boscawen Street comes alive with vibrant colors and intricate details. It's like stepping into a living painting from May 27th, 1913 - or perhaps even earlier. Elspeth Phelps takes center stage once again with her captivating designs from the roaring twenties. Her advertisements exude an air of sophistication and freedom, capturing the spirit of an era known for its liberation and style. Jean Muir graces our presence with her impeccable taste and refined sense of fashion. Her name alone evokes images of gracefulness and elegance that have become synonymous with her brand. Reville's 1920s fashion advertisement beckons us to explore a world filled with daring silhouettes and bold patterns. Their designs push boundaries while still maintaining a sense of classic beauty. Chapman Dress Merchants in London entices us further into this sartorial journey. They offer an array of garments that cater to every individual's unique style, ensuring that no one is left behind when it comes to expressing themselves through clothing. Norman Hartnell collaborates with Lady Willingdon to bring forth creations fit for royalty. Their partnership results in exquisite pieces that embody regality while embracing modernity - truly a match made in heaven. Transport yourself back to 1932 as you peruse through designs for women's coat-frocks available for home dressmakers. These patterns unlock endless possibilities for creativity while empowering individuals to craft their own fashionable ensembles at home. And let's not forget about those stunning dresses.