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Frills Collection (#10)

"Frills: A Journey through Time and Fashion" Step into the world of frills, where elegance meets extravagance

Background imageFrills Collection: Edwardian 1900s Card Cards Greetings Christmas

Edwardian 1900s Card Cards Greetings Christmas
edwardian, 1900s, card, cards, greetings, christmas, xmas, comic, humour, ice, skating, winter, sport, sports, skate, skates, skater, skaters, woman, women, slim, man, men, costume, couple, frilly

Background imageFrills Collection: Cap, c. 1936. Creator: Rosalia Lane

Cap, c. 1936. Creator: Rosalia Lane
Cap, c. 1936

Background imageFrills Collection: Girl with dog and kittens on a greetings card

Girl with dog and kittens on a greetings card - To Greet You. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageFrills Collection: Girl with pug dog on a greetings card

Girl with pug dog on a greetings card - Best Wishes. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageFrills Collection: Cat in human costume on a Victorian scrap

Cat in human costume on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageFrills Collection: Young woman in nylon nightie

Young woman in nylon nightie
A young woman in a nylon nightie sits at her bedroom dressing table and combs her hair. Date: late 1970s

Background imageFrills Collection: Fashion plate, Bouquetiere and Espagnole

Fashion plate, Bouquetiere and Espagnole
Fashion plate from Mode Journal Wiener Chic, with two womens styles, Bouquetiere and Espagnole. circa 1900s

Background imageFrills Collection: Pigeons - Frill-Backs and Scandaroons, Fancy Breed

Pigeons - Frill-Backs and Scandaroons, Fancy Breed
A portait illustrating two Frill-Back and two Scandaroon pigeons. Both breeds are domesticated and a breed of fancy pigeon

Background imageFrills Collection: Young Victorian woman in pink crinoline

Young Victorian woman in pink crinoline
A young Victorian woman in an enormous pink crinoline evening dress decorated with roses. She has matching roses in her hair, and a fan in her hand. Date: circa 1860

Background imageFrills Collection: The two royal princesses today visited the Exhibition of Royal Treasures at 145 Piccadilly, London

The two royal princesses today visited the Exhibition of Royal Treasures at 145 Piccadilly, London. Photograph shows a close up of Princess Margaret, nursing a doll

Background imageFrills Collection: Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburghs wedding dress

Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburghs wedding dress
A sketch showing the profusely embroidered wedding dress worn by Princess Victoria Melita for her marriage to Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse on 19th April 1894 at Coburg

Background imageFrills Collection: Marie Louise Berger

Marie Louise Berger
The French actress, Marie Louise Berger (renowned in the Theatre Athenie), in this illustration by Domergue. She is sporting an elegant red shawl with frills with ladybird dots

Background imageFrills Collection: Teddy Tinling tennis dress 1962

Teddy Tinling tennis dress 1962
A terylene and cotton tennis dress designed by tennis fashion guru Teddy Tinling with frills trimming the hem and high neckline while the back swoops to a low and glamorous exit view. Date: 1962

Background imageFrills Collection: Frilled Lizard - Kakadu National Park - Northern Territory, Australia

Frilled Lizard - Kakadu National Park - Northern Territory, Australia
JPF-12174 FRILLED LIZARD - Defence display Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia Chlamydosaurus kingii Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageFrills Collection: Front side view of a model Triceratops dinosaur with neck frills, horns, thick scaly skin

Front side view of a model Triceratops dinosaur with neck frills, horns, thick scaly skin

Background imageFrills Collection: Cover design, ships menu

Cover design, ships menu. 1906

Background imageFrills Collection: Young woman in a frilly white negligee

Young woman in a frilly white negligee, lying on a bed. Date: late 1970s

Background imageFrills Collection: Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove womens clothing 1906

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove womens clothing 1906
Two elegant aspects of the evening corsage. 1906

Background imageFrills Collection: Intricate laced jabot for May 1913

Intricate laced jabot for May 1913
Examples of intricate jabot for womens clothing, using broad lace frills, castellated edge, pleated frill combined with hem stitch. Date: 1913

Background imageFrills Collection: Clothing for Spring 1913

Clothing for Spring 1913
Women models wearing fashionable clothing for spring, old-rose satin evening frock with embroidered pearls and ribbon around the waist, walking suit made from cashimere, with satin frill edging

Background imageFrills Collection: Duchess of Marlborough and Lady Spencer

Duchess of Marlborough and Lady Spencer
Caroline, Duchess of Marlborough (1743-1811, nee Russell) wife of George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough, seen here with Lady Spencer (either her mother-in-law or sister-in-law)

Background imageFrills Collection: Gallery of Beauties

Gallery of Beauties -- woman in a black and white lacy dress. early 19th century

Background imageFrills Collection: Woman in a Walking Dress

Woman in a Walking Dress. 1827

Background imageFrills Collection: Costume illustration, two women in the latest fashion

Costume illustration, two women in the latest fashion, winding wool. circa 1850s

Background imageFrills Collection: Costume plate, two women out walking

Costume plate, two women out walking, with a male servant in attendance. circa 1877

Background imageFrills Collection: Advert for Debenham & Freebody robespierre blouse 1912

Advert for Debenham & Freebody robespierre blouse 1912
Woman wearing a double cascade frill blouse, trimmed with valenciennes lace. 1912

Background imageFrills Collection: Elegant woman in Morning Visiting Dress

Elegant woman in Morning Visiting Dress
Elegant woman in a blue Morning Visiting Dress with elaborate hat. 1827

Background imageFrills Collection: Woman in evening dress

Woman in evening dress
Woman in a frilly white evening dress. 1827

Background imageFrills Collection: Woman in evening costume

Woman in evening costume
Woman in pale pink and white evening costume. 1827

Background imageFrills Collection: Two girls in a garden on a cutout greetings card

Two girls in a garden on a cutout greetings card
Two girls in a garden with rabbits on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageFrills Collection: Six babies in blue on a cutout Christmas card

Six babies in blue on a cutout Christmas card
Six crying babies in blue on a cutout Christmas card, with a verse. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageFrills Collection: Six babies in pink on a cutout Christmas card

Six babies in pink on a cutout Christmas card, with a verse. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageFrills Collection: Two girls on a fence on a Victorian scrap

Two girls on a fence on a Victorian scrap
Two girls sitting on a fence on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageFrills Collection: Two girls in a garden on a Victorian scrap

Two girls in a garden on a Victorian scrap
Two girls sitting in a garden on a Victorian scrap. circa 1890s

Background imageFrills Collection: Two girls with book on a Victorian scrap

Two girls with book on a Victorian scrap
Two girls looking at a book on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageFrills Collection: Woman with dog on a Victorian scrap

Woman with dog on a Victorian scrap
Woman with a little dog on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1870s

Background imageFrills Collection: Babies in cradles on three Victorian scraps

Babies in cradles on three Victorian scraps. circa 1890s

Background imageFrills Collection: Baby in a cradle on a Victorian scrap

Baby in a cradle on a Victorian scrap. circa 1890s

Background imageFrills Collection: Zoological Misfitz - Toby

Zoological Misfitz - Toby - Mr Punchs dog. early 20th century

Background imageFrills Collection: Music cover, Adrienne Polka-Mazurka

Music cover, Adrienne Polka-Mazurka, piano music by A Croisez. 1850s

Background imageFrills Collection: Smart womens blouses 1935

Smart womens blouses 1935
Page from a fashion catalogue showing different styles of smart womens blouses, from square neck, short sleeves, big wooden buttons, draped neckline and frills. Date: 1935

Background imageFrills Collection: Valentine card in the form of a fan

Valentine card in the form of a fan, with hearts and flowers. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageFrills Collection: Fan with hearts and flowers on a Valentine card

Fan with hearts and flowers on a Valentine card
Fan with hearts and flowers and an 18th century couple on a Valentine card. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageFrills Collection: Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove frilly dress 1938

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove frilly dress 1938
Like a petal of a flower, frills, frills, frills... even at the demure neckline. Woman wearing a full length Christmas party evening dress with frills around neckline and from the hips down. 1938

Background imageFrills Collection: Coffee & Cakes Party

Coffee & Cakes Party
He wears a single breasted, dark 3-piece suit. Of the ladies frocks: one uses plain fabrics with contrasting collar & cuffs; the other 3 are of various printed textiles. Date: 1930

Background imageFrills Collection: Englishman 1440

Englishman 1440
His tunic is cut full and loose; that thing on the floor is his roundlet, a kind of cap with frills Date: circa 1440

Background imageFrills Collection: Phyllis Dare / Postcards

Phyllis Dare / Postcards
Phyllis Dare (1890 1975), English actress, with postcards of herself Date: 1907

Background imageFrills Collection: Two women in a wedding photo

Two women in a wedding photo. early 20th century




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"Frills: A Journey through Time and Fashion" Step into the world of frills, where elegance meets extravagance. From Marie Antoinette's lavish gowns to the Lennox-Boyd family's refined style in 1912, they have always been a symbol of opulence and sophistication. In the early 20th century, the Lennox-Boyd brothers embraced frills as they posed for a timeless portrait. Their impeccable fashion sense showcased their appreciation for intricate details and delicate embellishments. Fast forward to 1931 when Britannia and Eve magazine featured an article on frills, capturing the essence of femininity and grace. The allure of frilled tennis outfits in the swinging sixties added a touch of playfulness to court fashion, proving that even sports attire can be chic. They were not limited to clothing alone; they adorned various items like shoes, Christmas crackers, and labels designed by Tom Smith himself. These small but significant details elevated everyday objects into works of art. Even portraits captured the beauty - Ann Old Coleman radiated elegance with her lace-trimmed dress painted by Jacob Eichholtz in 1820. Zaza, the dog immortalized on canvas in 1730, sported a collar adorned with tiny ruffles fit for royalty. Celebrities also embraced this trend throughout history. Binnie Hale exuded glamour while wearing dresses adorned with countless frills during her performances. Countess de la Falaise donned Chanel's exquisite evening gown made from white cotton tulle – an embodiment of luxury itself. Camilla Horn epitomized beauty as she graced fashion studio portraits with her blonde locks cascading over intricately ruffled garments. Her presence was ethereal yet captivatingly modern. They have transcended time and continue to enchant us today. Whether it is through historical paintings or contemporary designs on runways worldwide, these delicate embellishments remind us of the beauty found in intricate details.