Garment Collection (#26)

Interior of cooperative garment factory at Jersey Homesteads, showing some of the eighty homesteaders at their work and some of the ladies coats made by them. Hightstown, New Jersey. Date 1936 Nov

Maid presents dry-cleaned dress to a lady
A lady looks delighted as a maid presents her with a frock that has paid a visit to Achille Serre Ltd, the famous cleaners and dyers. Date: 1927

Advert for Wolsey spring fashions, underwear
Wolsey lustral arttificial silk underwear and hosiery. Young lady modeling a slip with a floral shawl with long fringing. 1928

Dry Cleaning
A young woman leaves a garment with a helpful shop assistant with a bouffant hairdo, behind the counter of a dry cleaning shop. Date: 1960s

Racial / German Magistrate
A magistrate (left) and a knight (right) 16th century

Womens Costume Mid C17
Mourning Dress with a pointed bodice & a cloak-like garment with hood; a bodice with tabs, large slashed sleeves, lace falling collar, hitched up over-skirt & floral petticoat Date: mid 17th century

VENUS DE MILO. Ancient marble statue from Melos, c150 B. C. Cabinet photograph
VENUS DE MILO. Ancient marble statue from Melos, c150 B.C. Cabinet photograph, French, late 19th century

John Glenns Mercury spacesuit on display at the National Air & Space Museum, Washington DC. Glenn was the first American to reach Earth orbit, in the Mercury MA-6 capsule, on 20 February 1962

Apollo lunar landing diorama
Apollo Lunar Module diorama at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois, USA. John Youngs Apollo spacesuit is posed next to a mock-up of the Lunar Module

Clothes moth on cotton
Clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) on cotton garment, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Caterpillars of the clothes moth feed on wool and other natural fibres

BUSN2A-00241
Ad for Lion Brand shirts, collars, and cuffs for men, 1901. Printed color halftone

Anne De Beaujeu (Mono)
Anne de Beaujeu, daughter of Louis XI of France, keeps warm by wearing a long trailing thick fur-trimmed garment, with several layers beneath

Rhapsody in Wood
Victorian girl knitting a garment for her boyfriend or husband who is away fighting, possibly in the Crimea?

Polaniase Dress 1868
Girl: spatterdashes & fur trimmed garment with a cape cut into 2 deep points. Women: black & pink polonaise dress with pelerine; yellow dress, black tunic with pointed hem

Briton of the Interior
A Briton of the interior, with his dog : his garment is made from cows hide. In the background is a mound fortress

Poro-Plastic Corset
The patent Poro-Plastic corset is composed of felt & is seamless, boneless & stitchless and yet affords excellent support being elastic & porous & lightweight

Pin-Up / Gold Slingbacks
Blonde fifties pin-up wearing a black, off-the-shoulder garment (bathing costume or underwear ?) & gold slingback sandals, kneels on a floral print rug

Rag Trade Strike 1910
When the garment workers of New York go on strike for better pay and working conditions, they are supported by Annie Morgan, millionaires daughter

Removing Stains
Pouring a kettle of boiling water onto a garment placed over a bowl is a good way of removing unwanted stains

Wildflowers and quiver trees, Ramskop Wildflower Garden, Clanwilliam, Western Cape, South Africa

A monk walks clockwise around the buddhist stupa called Swayambhu or Swayambhunath, Kathmandu, Nepal

Sari garment factory, Rajasthan, India

The Weddingfeast Parable
THE WEDDING FEAST The guest who arrived without a wedding garment

Dodgy Dealer
KINGSTON MARKET A stallholder holds up a floral garment in an attempt to make a sale to a potential customer

Walking Dress / Muff 1819
Grey kerseymere pelisse with long sleeves falling over the hands. Trimmed with ruby coloured velvet at cuffs, epaulettes, and round the perimeter of the garment

One-Piece Not Allowed
A young woman in a red one- piece bathing costume with lacing on the legs starts to remove the forbidden garment. From a time when the all in one costume seemed fast

Fur Poncho 1913
Green lined white fur garment somewhat like a cape or poncho with a thick all round fur collar & chinese style embroidered motif on the chest. Worn with a fur toque

Egyptian Evening Coat
Evening coat in fur & a fabric using motifs from a non- European culture (?Egyptian) with hood & large hanging sleeves giving the garment the appearance of a cloak

Ladies of C15Th
Ermine lined gown with belt, gown with tight sleeves worn over the knuckles or turned back to form a cuff, sleeveless garment with side vent worn over a kirtle

Viennese Fashion 1830
Viennese fashion: Ankle length skirts with a flounce at knee level, worn with gauze blouses with a double flounce at shoulder level extending round the entire garment

Mens Vest and Drawers
Aertex half-sleeve vest and trunk drawers - this two-piece garment suit is priced from seven shillings and sixpence

Pullover by Gillier
Gilliers Gossamer pull-over is the ideal sport garment for smart women... very light and gives a very agreeable line. Buy it in Paris, London or New York

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"From Little Miss Natty Fingers to Fashionable Women: A Journey Through Garments" Step into the world of garments as we explore a captivating collection of fashion moments throughout history. In Muriel Dawson's enchanting illustration, "Little Miss Natty Fingers, " we witness the delicate artistry involved in creating beautiful garments. The attention to detail is evident, just like in the English Rose dream corselette advert from 1952, where elegance and comfort intertwine seamlessly. Traveling further back in time, we encounter Senora De Guadalupe draped in traditional attire that reflects her rich cultural heritage. Similarly, women's clothing for May 1913 showcases the evolving trends and styles that captivated ladies during this era. The year 1913 was undoubtedly a pinnacle moment for fashion as fashionable women proudly showcased their new creations with confidence and grace. Meanwhile, an African woman pounding grain reminds us of how they can also serve practical purposes while still embracing tradition. Even those who protect and serve have their own unique garment stories to tell. In April 1939, a policeman's uniform symbolized authority and respect within society. But it's not only about women; men too have left their mark on the garment industry. Picture a man sitting amidst bales of hay wearing long underwear – an unexpected yet intriguing sight that adds character to his surroundings. Royalty has always been associated with exquisite garments, such as Queen Anne of Cleves' regal attire which exuded power and grandeur during her reign. Peter Robinson's gentlemen's clothing advertisement from 1895 takes us back even further when style was synonymous with sophistication and refinement among men. However, not all depictions were serious; Victorian satirical cartoons often poked fun at societal norms through exaggerated characters like "The Modern Damsel. " These illustrations remind us that fashion has always had its playful side too.