Fashionable Dress Collection

Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO191733 Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by North

Soren Kierkegaard (1820-82) (colour litho)
CHT241254 Soren Kierkegaard (1820-82) (colour litho) by Klaestrup, Peter (1820-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: based on an original watercolour in the royal collection in Copenhagen;)

A dandy being courted by two masked women, from the series Le Bon Genre
CHT187106 A dandy being courted by two masked women, from the series Le Bon Genre (hand-coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Plate 3 from The Rakes Progress at University
NCO193198 Plate 3 from The Rakes Progress at University, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Portrait of Charles Howard, Duke of Norfolk (1746-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO193155 Portrait of Charles Howard, Duke of Norfolk (1746-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

A Pair of Polished Gentlemen, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching
NCO192598 A Pair of Polished Gentlemen, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

For improving the Breed, sketched at Wirtemberg, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796
NCO191299 For improving the Breed, sketched at Wirtemberg, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Declaration of Pregnancy (see also 157481)
CH19554 The Declaration of Pregnancy (see also 157481) by Moreau, Jean Michel the Younger (1741-1814); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

A Scotch Poney, commonly call d a Galloway, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803
NCO191726 A Scotch Poney, commonly call d a Galloway, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Morning Walk, c. 1800 (colour engraving)
CHT239271 The Morning Walk, c.1800 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

High Change in Bond Street, or La Politesse du Grande Monde
NCO191285 High Change in Bond Street, or La Politesse du Grande Monde, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Mary of Buttermere, sketched from life in July 1800, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1802
NCO191277 Mary of Buttermere, sketched from life in July 1800, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1802 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Plate 4 from The Rakes Progress at the University
NCO193199 Plate 4 from The Rakes Progress at the University, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Three Mr Wiggins s, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191250 The Three Mr Wiggins s, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 34.1x24.6 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Very Precious Wishes For You, Victorian Christmas Card, published by Hildesheimer
STC187287 Very Precious Wishes For You, Victorian Christmas Card, published by Hildesheimer & Faulkner, London, c.1880 (colour litho) by Ludovici, Albert Jnr

The Visit to Piccadilly, or A Prussian Reception, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1793
NCO193110 The Visit to Piccadilly, or A Prussian Reception, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1793 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Woman in fashionable dress at the Picture Exhibition at the Paris Salon, Academie des Beaux-Arts, Year VIII, 1800
5913036 Woman in fashionable dress at the Picture Exhibition at the Paris Salon, Academie des Beaux-Arts, Year VIII, 1800. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

The Rakes Progress at the University. No. 3, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving)
3051759 The Rakes Progress at the University. No. 3, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Soldiers Return, or Rare News for Old England, published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO193141 The Soldiers Return, or Rare News for Old England, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

A Lady putting on her Cap, published in 1795 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191283 A Lady putting on her Cap, published in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Plate 1 from The Rakes Progress at the University
NCO193196 Plate 1 from The Rakes Progress at the University, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Exaltation of Faros Daughters, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796
NCO191727 Exaltation of Faros Daughters, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal, c. 1670-72 (oil on canvas)
BAL1764 A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal, c.1670-72 (oil on canvas) by Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-75); National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Dame debout jouant du virginal; ); Dutch

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"Exploring Fashionable Dress Through the Ages: A Captivating Journey" Step into the world of fashion as we delve into the captivating history of fashionable dress. From playful caricatures to elegant portraits, these hints offer a glimpse into different eras and styles that have shaped our perception of beauty. In "Playing in Parts, " etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) and published by Hannah Humphrey, we witness the whimsical nature of fashion through exaggerated characters. The hand-coloured etching "Sandwich-Carrots. Dainty Sandwich-Carrots, " also published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796, showcases intricate details and vibrant colors that adorned dresses during this period. Soren Kierkegaard's (1820-82) colour litho captures the essence of dandyism, with its focus on elegance and refinement. Meanwhile, "A dandy being courted by two masked women" from the series Le Bon Genre portrays a scene where fashion becomes an instrument for seduction. "The Rakes Progress at University" presents Plate 3 - a satirical take on fashionable attire worn by young men pursuing higher education. In contrast, "Portrait of Charles Howard, Duke of Norfolk, " published by Hannah Humphrey, epitomizes aristocratic grandeur with its meticulously crafted clothing. "A Pair of Polished Gentlemen, " another hand-coloured etching published in 1801 by Hannah Humphrey, highlights sartorial excellence while hinting at societal aspirations. Similarly intriguing is "For improving the Breed, " sketched at Wirtemberg and published in 1796; it sheds light on equestrian-inspired fashion trends prevalent during that time. Moving beyond garments themselves, we encounter social commentary through art like "The Declaration of Pregnancy. " This piece challenges conventional notions surrounding pregnancy attire while reflecting changing attitudes towards maternity wear.