Frills Collection (#11)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Babies in cradles on three Victorian scraps. circa 1890s

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two women in a wedding photo. early 20th century

Advert for Debenham & Freebody woven lingerie 1937
Two women wearing nightwear, cami-knicker in lacevstitched artifical silk milanece and full-length danity nightdress in same material with georgette frills. Date: 1937

Advert for Jays womens blouses 1933
Women wearing long and short sleeved blouses, with different style collars. 1933

Little girl with pug dog on a cutout greetings card
Little girl with a pug dog in a cradle on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Woman in Helston Floral Dance costume, Cornwall
Woman in her special dress and hat for the annual Helston Floral Dance, Helston, Cornwall, sitting on grass by a pond. Date: circa 1970s

Six ladies with flowers on a New Year card
Six ladies with a garland of flowers on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Ballet dancer on a New Year card. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Studio portrait, young mother and baby
Studio portrait, a young mother sitting with her baby in christening clothes. Date: circa 1910s

Woman in an autumn garden on a Christmas card, with a seasonal verse. Date: circa 1890s

Two girls with flowers on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Girl, boy and baby on a New Year card. Date: circa 1870s

Cartoon, A nouveau riche man, WW1
Cartoon, a nouveau riche man, who has made his money from the war, tells a showgirl that he arrived in Paris in clogs, and he won t blush to admit it

Victorian Scrap, clown in green and black striped costume, balancing his pointed hat upside down on his finger. circa 1880s

Noble woman of Florence in dress with lace frills, necklace with jewels, 16th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Studio portrait, woman with two dogs
Studio portrait, elegant Edwardian woman (Elma Scott Chisholme) with two dogs, a Collie and a Yorkshire terrier. Date: 1906

Studio portrait, woman with shaggy dog
Studio portrait, elegant Edwardian woman holding the paw of a shaggy dog. Date: 1900s

Silhouette heading, Financial Frills and Thrills, by H.L. Oakley, for The Bystander magazine. Showing two men in top hats, sitting in their respective armchairs, reading their newspapers. Date: 1920

Dress by Ernest, WW1
A picturesque dress of pervenche blue taffeta trimmed with frills, with a stiffened hem and a frill of white muslin edged with lace from Ernest s

Chocolate box design, lady in fancy dress
Chocolate box design, featuring a lady in fancy dress holding a mirror, with a geometrical background. Date: 20th century

Lace frock 1906
Edwardian woman wearing a very elegant Irish lace frock for the Spring season. Date: 1906

Womens Hat Styles of the 18th Century, 1875 (litho)
KW421807 Womens Hat Styles of the 18th Century, 1875 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from XVIII Siecle Institutions, Usages et Costumes pub)

Portrait of a Man (oil on canvas)
XIR418312 Portrait of a Man (oil on canvas) by Bourdon, Sebastien (1616-71); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; (add.info.: Portrait d Homme; ); French, out of copyright

Fashion plate from the Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung, Leipzig, 1872 (coloured
BAL246817 Fashion plate from the Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung, Leipzig, 1872 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Two Ladies, fashion plate from the Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung, Leipzig, 1872
BAL246816 Two Ladies, fashion plate from the Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung, Leipzig, 1872 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Ballgowns, fashion plate from the Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung, Leipzig, 1872
BAL246814 Ballgowns, fashion plate from the Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung, Leipzig, 1872 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Portrait of the Marquis de Marigny and his Wife, Marie-Francoise Constance Julie Filleul
XIR173919 Portrait of the Marquis de Marigny and his Wife, Marie-Francoise Constance Julie Filleul, 1769 (oil on canvas) by Loo, Louis Michel van (1707-71); 130x97.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

Lady of the Medinaceli family, c. 1683 (oil on canvas)
XJL109949 Lady of the Medinaceli family, c.1683 (oil on canvas) by Carreno de Miranda, Don Juan (1614-85); 125 x 206 cm; Hospital Tavera, Toledo

Woman wearing frill dress and headwear, sitting on ground, portrait

Boulogne-sur-Mer, France - Lifeboat, Bathers and Fisherwoman
Boulogne-sur-Mer, France - Lifeboat, Bathers and example of the traditional local costume worn by Fisherwomen, featuring a sun headdress. Date: circa 1910s

German female dance troupe striking a sculptural pose! Date: 1907

Funny Cockney comment on a ladies neckwear
Funny Cockney comment on a fellow Cockney ladies neckwear. " Ow Is y, look at er frills. Got erself hup like a bloomin am bone!" Date: 1900

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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.