Flapper Collection (page 11)

Couple Kissing 1920s
Couple kissing

Something in the City by Lewis Baumer
Colour illustration by Lewis Baumer showing a fashionable flapper girl out shopping

Spring time by Suzanne Meunier
Two pretty flapper girls in a breezy springtime setting

The Chinese Dress
A pretty young flapper shows off a Chinese dress and quite a lot of leg. She wears a matching brown jacket and flat black pumps

Reading With Understanding; Or, A Leg-ible Article, by Bevan
A reproduction in colour photograuvre from the picture by Bevan Petman. The illustration shows a lady reading The Sketch whilst dangling her legs over the side of an armchair

A Mans A Man For A That by Lindsay Cable
Two women dressed in masculine outfits of shirts, ties, flat shoes and, in the case of one, knickerbockers or plus-fours, smoke cigarettes and comment on a passing gentleman wearing a kilt

Bystander masthead by Harry Woolley, 1930
A bathing belle wearing a swimsuit and bathing cap lounges on a rock in the middle of the sea and enjoys a casual chat with Neptune

Bystander masthead by Leon Heron, 1930
Stylised design for the front cover of The Bystander showing a well-dressed couple, he in top hat and tails, her in evening dress and fur coat facing each other and staring into one anothers faces

A THRILLER
A young women, cigarette holder perched artfully between her lips reads a sensational novel, her eyes wide at the contents

Eyes of Youth by Baumer
Illustration by Lewis Baumer of a young girl with bobbed hair which would become commonplace during the 1920s

The One & only Gaby
French actress and music hall artiste, Gaby Deslys painted by Barribal. Date: 1910

Complete Surrender by H. H. Harris
A post-WWI issue of The Bystander depicting a dashing monocled officer escorting a glamorous flapper girl dressed in yellow, furs and a red cloche hat

The New (Y)Ear
A New Year illustration showing an angelic " 1928" gossiping with a party reveller

Silk Worms / Vernon Ward
Two leggy girls sit on a country fence and observe with curiosity the activities of an entymologist looking at a caterpillar through a magnifying glass

Sheer Rep-Hose
The long legs of a seductive flapper girl spill over the edge of a comfortable chair into which she is sinking

Pan Cover Spring 1920
Colour illustration by Tom Purvis depicting a carefree red-haired flapper girl skipping in a spring meadow, accompanied by a hare & butterflies

Red-Haired Girl
A colourful design showing the head and shoulders of a red headed girl against a floral checked background

A FLAPPER
A flapper from the 1920s

Players Bachelor cigarettes
Advertisement from 1930 for Players Bachelor cigarettes showing a stylised flapper girl walking a toy dog

Flapper on a Cloud 1926
Androgynous woman with an Eton crop, short dress with square cut collar, patch pockets with tassel trim & pleated flounce, & rolled stocking tops sits dreamily on a cloud smoking

Flapper in Shawl Dress
Flapper posing seductively in a fabulous multi-coloured oriental patterned shawl dress with a long fringe border, smoking a cigarette from a holder. Date: 1926

Female Type / Party Girl
A young flapper type at a party

Female Type / Bright Young
A bright young thing with a short haircut and cigarette

Female Type / Chair 1926
A sophisticated young flapper type with short hair, sitting in a chair

Lady on Mauve Cloud
Attractive flapper type sitting on a cloud, with rolled stockings and bobbed hair

1928 Flapper / Fantasio
A flapper in a green dress dances in front of a group of men in evening dress

Anna Fougez / Postcard
ANNA FOUGEZ Actress

Shocking Frock 1928
An example of the sort of clothing and type of dancing that seemed so shocking to the older generation

Female Type / Slimline
Slim young flapper type with bobbed hair

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"The Flapper: A Symbol of Liberation and Glamour in the Roaring Twenties" Step back in time to the exhilarating era of the 1920s, where a new breed of women emerged - the flappers. Immortalized in literature, film, and art, these daring young ladies challenged societal norms with their rebellious spirit and flamboyant style. In George Whitelaw's novel "The It Girl, " readers were introduced to a captivating protagonist who embodied everything that defined a flapper. With her bobbed hair, short skirts, and carefree attitude, she became an icon for women seeking independence and self-expression. On the cover of Bystander magazine in 1929, we see a glimpse into a flapper's world as she trains for boxing. Breaking barriers both physically and metaphorically, this image showcases their determination to defy gender expectations. At cocktail bars across America during this time period, you would often find twenties flapper girls sipping on martinis while engaging in lively conversations about politics or arts. They exuded confidence as they sat at the bar with their stylish attire reflecting the latest fashion trends. Flappers weren't limited to just socializing; they also embraced adventure. In one photograph from 1927 titled "Flapper on Bonnet, " we witness a fearless woman perched atop a moving car bonnet – an embodiment of audacity and thrill-seeking. Whether it was enjoying drinks at speakeasies or attending glamorous parties depicted in Gebrauchsgrafik illustrations from 1928, these young women knew how to have fun amidst Prohibition restrictions. Their zest for life was contagious. Barbara La Marr's portrait captures another facet of being a flapper - embodying allure mixed with mystery. Known as "The Modern Witch, " La Marr personified seduction through her smoky eyes and enigmatic smile – traits that captivated audiences during this era.