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Floral Dress Collection

"The Floral Dress: A Timeless Fashion Statement Through the Ages" The Princess of Wales pulls a funny face as a bouquet of flowers hits her on the head

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina of Prussia (1751-1820), Wife of Prince Willem V, 1770

Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina of Prussia (1751-1820), Wife of Prince Willem V, 1770. Creator: Benjamin Samuel Bolomey
Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina of Prussia (1751-1820), Wife of Prince Willem V, 1770

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Fashion Plate (Full Dress), 1817. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann

Fashion Plate (Full Dress), 1817. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Full Dress), 1817

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1827. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann

Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1827. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1827

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1815. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann

Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1815. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1815

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Woman's Robe à la Française or afternoon dress and petticoat, France, c.1760. Creator: Unknown

Woman's Robe à la Française or afternoon dress and petticoat, France, c.1760. Creator: Unknown
Woman's Robe a la Francaise or afternoon dress and petticoat, France, c.1760

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Woman's robe à la française, England, c.1765. Creator: Unknown

Woman's robe à la française, England, c.1765. Creator: Unknown
Woman's robe a la francaise, England, c.1765

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1818. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann

Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1818. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1818

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Fashion Plate (Fancy Ball Dress), 1820. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann

Fashion Plate (Fancy Ball Dress), 1820. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Fancy Ball Dress), 1820. Not from Ackermann's Repository of Arts: instead from La Belle Assemblee, in which the plates were dated one month ahead, so this one reads August 1820

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1817. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann

Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1817. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1817

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Fashion Plate (Ball Dress), 1816. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann

Fashion Plate (Ball Dress), 1816. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Ball Dress), 1816

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Fashion Plate (Ball Dress), 1825. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann

Fashion Plate (Ball Dress), 1825. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Ball Dress), 1825

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Fashion Plate (Court Dress), 1822. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann

Fashion Plate (Court Dress), 1822. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Court Dress), 1822

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Fashion Plate (Parisian Summer Promenade Dress), 1820. Creator: John Bell

Fashion Plate (Parisian Summer Promenade Dress), 1820. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Parisian Summer Promenade Dress), 1820

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Fashion Plate (Opera Costume), 1820. Creator: John Bell

Fashion Plate (Opera Costume), 1820. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Opera Costume), 1820

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Fashion Plate (Court Dress), 1822. Creator: John Bell

Fashion Plate (Court Dress), 1822. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Court Dress), 1822

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Woman's Robe à la française, circa 1770. c.1770. Creator: Unknown

Woman's Robe à la française, circa 1770. c.1770. Creator: Unknown
Woman's Robe a la francaise, circa 1770. c.1770

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Woman's striped silk sack-back jacket (caraco), Europe, c.1760, altered c.1780. Petticoat: c.1785

Woman's striped silk sack-back jacket (caraco), Europe, c.1760, altered c.1780. Petticoat: c.1785. Creator: Unknown
Woman's striped silk sack-back jacket (caraco), Europe, c.1760, altered c.1780. Petticoat: c.1785

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Study for Rokoko, 1888. Creator: Carl Larsson

Study for Rokoko, 1888. Creator: Carl Larsson
Study for Rokoko, 1888, Unknown date

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1804-1805. Creator: Unknown

Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1804-1805. Creator: Unknown
Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1804-1805

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Portrait of Margaretha Cornelia van de Poll, Wife of Cornelis Munter, 1750. Creator: Jean Fournier

Portrait of Margaretha Cornelia van de Poll, Wife of Cornelis Munter, 1750. Creator: Jean Fournier
Portrait of Margaretha Cornelia van de Poll, Wife of Cornelis Munter, 1750

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Woman Suffrage (Misc. Individual Suffragettes), 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage (Misc)

Woman Suffrage (Misc. Individual Suffragettes), 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage (Misc)
Woman Suffrage (Misc. Individual Suffragettes), 1917

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Portrait of Charlotte Beatrix Strick van Linschoten, 1755. Creator: Mattheus Verheyden

Portrait of Charlotte Beatrix Strick van Linschoten, 1755. Creator: Mattheus Verheyden
Portrait of Charlotte Beatrix Strick van Linschoten, 1755. Other Title(s): Portrait of Charlotte Beatrix Strick van Linschoten (b)

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Dress, 1935/1942. Creator: George B. Wally

Dress, 1935/1942. Creator: George B. Wally
Dress, 1935/1942

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Skirt from Wedding Dress, c. 1940. Creator: Edith Towner

Skirt from Wedding Dress, c. 1940. Creator: Edith Towner
Skirt from Wedding Dress, c. 1940

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Dress, c. 1936

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Dress, c. 1936

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Dress, c. 1936

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Dress, c. 1936

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Dress, c. 1936

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Dress, c. 1936

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Dress, c. 1936

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: The Princess of Wales pulls a funny face as a bouquet of flowers hits her on the head

The Princess of Wales pulls a funny face as a bouquet of flowers hits her on the head when thrown from the crowd into the car. Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia, 28th March 1983

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Portrait of lady with high hairstyle, 1780s. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of lady with high hairstyle, 1780s. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of lady with high hairstyle, 1780s

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: The Dancer Hotoke Gozen, 1820s. Creator: Gakutei

The Dancer Hotoke Gozen, 1820s. Creator: Gakutei
The Dancer Hotoke Gozen, 1820s

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: The Cherry Tree of Ono no Komachi, 19th century. Creator: Gakutei

The Cherry Tree of Ono no Komachi, 19th century. Creator: Gakutei
The Cherry Tree of Ono no Komachi, 19th century. Series: Cherry Trees for the Katsushika Circle

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Joan Collins opens Extravaganza 70, an eight day festival of pop music and young fashion

Joan Collins opens Extravaganza 70, an eight day festival of pop music and young fashion, at The Empire Hall, Olympia, Kensington. Picture taken 29th May 1970

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: The Earth, 1925 (colour litho)

The Earth, 1925 (colour litho)
STC171691 The Earth, 1925 (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas)
NOO367898 Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas) by Collings, Albert Henry (fl.1893-d.1947); Private Collection; Photo © John Noott Galleries, Broadway, Worcestershire, UK

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: The Swing, 1920s

The Swing, 1920s
STC171646 The Swing, 1920s by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Puppet - 'Mrs. Shelby', c. 1937. Creator: Bertha Semple

Puppet - "Mrs. Shelby", c. 1937. Creator: Bertha Semple
Puppet - " Mrs. Shelby", c. 1937

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Doll, c. 1940. Creator: Christabel Scrymser

Doll, c. 1940. Creator: Christabel Scrymser
Doll, c. 1940

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Fashionable woman in cap and short jacket, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)

Fashionable woman in cap and short jacket, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986638 Fashionable woman in cap and short jacket, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in cap and short jacket, 1801)

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: The Jewelled Casket (oil on canvas)

The Jewelled Casket (oil on canvas)
TW427214 The Jewelled Casket (oil on canvas) by Mostyn, Thomas Edwin (1864-1930); 91.4x71.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Little Nell in the Old Church, illustrations for Character Sketches from Dickens

Little Nell in the Old Church, illustrations for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193476 Little Nell in the Old Church, illustrations for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Elizabeth The Queen Mother waves to the cheering crowds at Shildon

Elizabeth The Queen Mother waves to the cheering crowds at Shildon. She is seen here arriving at the towns tiny station in the Royal train to give patronage to part of the Stockton

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Princess Margaret greets Great Ayton children after attending the church service

Princess Margaret greets Great Ayton children after attending the church service. 7th July 1971

Background imageFloral Dress Collection: Come Fly With Me. Little Lucy Deplidge seen here waving from the cockpit of a Fleet Air

Come Fly With Me. Little Lucy Deplidge seen here waving from the cockpit of a Fleet Air Arm Gannet aircraft at the Sunderland airshow. 17th July 1979




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"The Floral Dress: A Timeless Fashion Statement Through the Ages" The Princess of Wales pulls a funny face as a bouquet of flowers hits her on the head, adding a playful touch to her elegant floral dress. Joan Collins opens Extravaganza 70, an eight-day festival of pop music and young fashion, looking stunning in a vibrant floral dress that perfectly captures the spirit of the event. Transport yourself back to 1925 with "The Earth, " a captivating color lithograph showcasing a woman adorned in an exquisite floral dress, epitomizing grace and beauty. Delve into art history with "Portrait of a Lady, " where an enchanting figure dons an intricately patterned floral dress, exuding sophistication and charm. Step into the whimsical world of the 1920s through "The Swing, " where women embraced freedom and style by twirling in their fashionable floral dresses amidst lush gardens. Meet Mrs. Shelby, brought to life by puppeteer Bertha Semple in c. 1937; dressed in an adorable miniature floral dress, she adds joy and playfulness to any collection. Discover Christabel Scrymser's timeless creation from c. 1940 – this doll enchants all who behold her delicate features complemented by an enchanting vintage-inspired floral dress. Travel back to 1801 with our fashionable woman wearing a cap and short jacket; her eye-catching ensemble includes a beautifully hand-colored copperplate engraved floral dress that sets trends even today. The Jewelled Casket invites you into its opulent realm - observe how it complements any outfit like no other accessory; imagine pairing it with your favorite chic floral dress for added allure. Little Nell captivates hearts as she seeks solace within the Old Church's embrace; illustrated wearing dainty Victorian attire including her charmingly modest yet lovely little floral dress.