Dressmaking Collection (#15)

1920s sewing machine
A stylish lady with bobbed hair uses a sewing machine on a work table, 1927. Date: 1927

The Couturiers workshop, Arles, 1760 (oil on canvas)
XIR24984 The Couturiers workshop, Arles, 1760 (oil on canvas) by Raspal, Antoine (1738-1811); Musee Reattu, Arles, France; French, out of copyright

DRESSMAKING CLASS, 1909. Working girls learning dressmaking in a free evening class at a vocational school in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1909

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

Silk from silk moth (Bombyx) to finished product. Central panel shows lifecycle of moth from egg to adult. Surrounding vignettes show trading in and uses of silk

Foreign women engaged in dressmaking. Japanese print shows a foreign woman using a sewing machine while her husband and children sit together in the background. Date 1860

Dressmaking group, Westmoreland Homesteads, Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Date 1936 Feb

National Training School of Cookery / Domestic Economy
The National Training School of Cookery and other branches of Domestic Economy, London. The Needlework and Dressmaking Room. Date: circa 1907

Embroidered bouquet
From a needlework and dressmaking magazine.Date: 1933

American Dress Pattern Cover for Simplicity. Two smart jacket and skirt suits in check and red fabric. Date: circa 1940

European Lady and her Durzee or Tailor
An European Lady giving instrucions to her Durzee or Native Indian Tailor. (Plate 13 of 20). Date: 1813

Girls Fashions 1929
Tennis dress with box pleats; travelling coat, scarf & hat; high-waisted frock with gathered skirt, D-B redingote; coat with over-stitching detail & a dress with side pleats Date: 1929

BUSN2A-00046
Women garment workers in the dressmaking department of a factory, about 1890. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

The New Dress by Lewis Baumer
Advertisement for Clark & Co and J & P Coats, manufacturers of silks and cottons for dressmaking, showing a young woman admiring herself

Dressmakers Shop. Two young girls, look through the window of a Dressmakers Shop, admiring a robe - avaiable at a sale price !

Reserved for New System
A Japanese lady engaged in a clothes making task in a decorative interior

Measuring Cloth
Photograph showing a woman measuring out enough fabric to make her own nightgown

Sewing Underwear
Photograph showing a woman adding trim and finishing touches to underclothes in 1911

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

Checkerboard Scarf 1922
Dressmaking patterns: barrel- line dress with a bateau neck, decorative panels at the hips & a low slung belt; short coat with fringed sleeves, checkerboard coat & hat

Costume / Dressmaking
COSTUME FITTING A well-off German woman is attended to by her dressmaker who makes the final adjustments to a new pink satin evening dress

At the Dressmaker 1895
A woman at the dressmakers stands in her chemise while the dressmaker takes some measurements

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"Dressmaking: A Journey Through Time and Craftsmanship" Step into the world as we explore its rich history and intricate artistry. From the hand block printing at Crysede Island Works in St Ives, Cornwall during the 1930s to George Criscuolo fitting an exquisite evening gown made of Crysede silk around 1927, witness the meticulous craftsmanship that went into creating these timeless pieces. Take a peek inside a dressmaker's workshop, where creativity flourishes and dreams come to life. Immerse yourself in the machination room at Crysede Island Works, where skilled hands transform fabric into works of art. Marvel at Rosie's stunning costume designs for Murrays Cabaret Club, each one meticulously crafted to captivate audiences. Delve deeper into the world with "The Haunted Lady" featured in Punch magazine or Jean Francois Millet's enchanting pastel painting "Le bouquet de daisies. " These inspirations transcend time and continue to influence modern fashion. Travel back to 1932 when women could order patterns for home dressmakers, allowing them to create their own unique garments. Witness a group of talented female dressmakers collaborating on an elaborate evening gown in 1853, showcasing their skillful techniques passed down through generations. Finally, meet the unsung heroes - artisans like embroiderers who add delicate touches that elevate dresses from ordinary to extraordinary. Their dedication can be seen in Chromo's depiction of an embroiderer from 1900. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we celebrate the artistry and passion behind every stitch in the fascinating world of dressmaking.