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Frock Collection (#48)

"Frock: A Timeless Fashion Statement" Step into the world of fashion through the lens of history

Background imageFrock Collection: Costume Men & Woman 1879

Costume Men & Woman 1879
A fashionable lady in a black lace mantlet or pelerine is surrounded by male admirers in frock coat & top hat, riding dress or checked trousers & helmet hat with scarf

Background imageFrock Collection: Husband / Wife Anon 19C

Husband / Wife Anon 19C
He: frock coat with floral buttonhole, wing collar & tie, mutton chop whiskers. She: costume of skirt & jacket bodice with lace lapels, high- necked blouse with a jabot

Background imageFrock Collection: Richardson by who 1908

Richardson by who 1908
Dr H.L.S Richardson wears a frock coat with carnation buttonhole, a top hat & trousers with a front & back crease. He carries a cane over his arm

Background imageFrock Collection: Cut-Away Frock 1907

Cut-Away Frock 1907
American coat described as a cut-away frock but looks very like a morning coat & is worn with striped trousers with a front crease, lace-up shoes, wing collar, bow tie & bowler

Background imageFrock Collection: Back View of Frock Coat

Back View of Frock Coat
An American gentleman with top hat, silver topped cane & leather gloves models the back view of frock coat which shows the vents

Background imageFrock Collection: Evening Dress / Men 1913

Evening Dress / Men 1913
Gentleman in evening dress & a topcoat similar to a frock coat with a seam at the waist

Background imageFrock Collection: Ascot Frock 1933

Ascot Frock 1933
Ascot frock by Raphael, Lewis & Silver in a bold azalia floral print with 3 beige organdie flounces at the hem & a matching cross-over front jacket with puffed sleeves

Background imageFrock Collection: Cocktail Frock 1930S

Cocktail Frock 1930S
A wily looking platinum blonde wearing a black chenille frock with black velvet belt & hem, lights a cigarette which she has taken from a box designed especially for the purpose

Background imageFrock Collection: Pin-Up in Corn Field

Pin-Up in Corn Field
Smiling country girl in floral print summer frock leans back leisurely in a corn field after the harvest

Background imageFrock Collection: Thirties Velvet Frock

Thirties Velvet Frock
A marcel waved blonde on a lion footed stool wears a shimmering gown in patterned velvet with kimono sleeves & a deep V neckline - the gored skirt in folds at her feet

Background imageFrock Collection: Social / Britain Vicar 18C

Social / Britain Vicar 18C
A farmers wife wears a white gown & apron, black pelerine, shoes with pointed toes & vamps, a mob cap, straw hat & pink belt. Her son wears a smock & blue stockings

Background imageFrock Collection: Boy in Muslin Frock 1789

Boy in Muslin Frock 1789
A young boy, Master Henry Hoare, wears a high-waisted, white muslin frock with tucks at the hem, a blue sash, white stockings & lightweight brown lace-up shoes. N.B straw hat

Background imageFrock Collection: Man in Green Coat 1813

Man in Green Coat 1813
Green frock coat with velvet collar & unbuttoned cuff, short waistcoat with stand collar, white stock or cravat, Wellington pantaloons, pale grey top hat with green brim

Background imageFrock Collection: Boy Gives Ride to Sister

Boy Gives Ride to Sister
Good Dobbin: Two country children at play. A brother, on all fours, gives his little fair-haired sister a ride on his back across the flagstones

Background imageFrock Collection: Blue Waistcoat 1909

Blue Waistcoat 1909
Professional gentleman (Mr J C Wason) wears a top hat, frock coat, blue waistcoat, grey striped trousers with a front crease & turn-ups, half- boots & a wing collar & cravat

Background imageFrock Collection: Children Plant a Rose

Children Plant a Rose
Three children with potted plants in a garden on a summers day

Background imageFrock Collection: Couple at the races in a costume brochure

Couple at the races in a costume brochure
An elegant couple at the races. He is wearing a frock coat, top hat, grey trousers, cravat and buttonhole. She is wearing a jacket body with gigot sleeves, a high necked blouse and lace jabot

Background imageFrock Collection: MENs COATS 1828

MENs COATS 1828
Grey overcoat with cape & hip pockets. Brown D-B frock coat with gigot sleeves, shirt with stand collar & pointed cuffs, patterned cravat, top hat, cane & strapped pantaloons

Background imageFrock Collection: Brown Coat 1821

Brown Coat 1821
Wellington hat with spreading crown, blue silk cravat, brown frock coat with roll collar, kashmir under-waistcoat, light brown strapped pantaloons & red waistcoat with roll collar




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"Frock: A Timeless Fashion Statement" Step into the world of fashion through the lens of history. From a Harvey Nichols advertisement in 1953 to capturing moments with artist Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923), frocks have always been at the forefront of style. In a Lagonda advertisement from 1933, an elegant lady showcases her impeccable taste while wearing an Idare dress. Women outdoors in 1881 exude grace and poise as they don their fashionable frocks, embracing nature's beauty. The Coronation Summer of 1953 brings forth fashions fit for royalty. As two types of dresses take center stage in 1954, versatility becomes key - one for daytime elegance and another for evening allure. Transporting us back to the romantic era, a kiss for the reflection captured in the 1910s reminds us that fashion is not just about clothing but also about expressing love and desire. Engaging conversations unfold amidst the enchanting Jardin du Luxembourg in Vittorio Matteo Corcos' masterpiece from 1892. An elegant soiree calls for exquisite frocks that make heads turn and hearts flutter. Sorolla y Bastida's painting "After the Bath" transports us to a serene moment where even after bathing, women remain effortlessly stylish in their chosen frocks. The Avenger Lord Kitchener of Khartoum stands tall and powerful, his attire commanding respect and admiration. Le Miroir des Modes front cover featuring an art deco woman alongside goldfish epitomizes avant-garde fashion merging with artistic expression. Through time and across cultures, frocks have remained timeless symbols of femininity, elegance, and self-expression. They capture our imagination while reflecting our ever-evolving society's tastes and desires.