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Gowns Collection (page 2)

Step into the world of glamour and elegance with these stunning gowns from various eras

Background imageGowns Collection: Taking the Air in Hyde Park [verso], 1865. Creator: George Cruikshank

Taking the Air in Hyde Park [verso], 1865. Creator: George Cruikshank
Taking the Air in Hyde Park [verso], 1865

Background imageGowns Collection: Addley Bourne Ladies Warehouse; The New Tea Gown Show Room, 1891. Creator: Unknown

Addley Bourne Ladies Warehouse; The New Tea Gown Show Room, 1891. Creator: Unknown
Addley Bourne Ladies Warehouse; The New Tea Gown Show Room, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageGowns Collection: Group portrait of members of August Strindberg's family, 1870-1880. Creator: Unknown

Group portrait of members of August Strindberg's family, 1870-1880. Creator: Unknown
Group portrait of members of August Strindberg's family, 1870-1880. Stepmother Emilia Charlotta sitting in the middle with her stepdaughters Anna (in white)

Background imageGowns Collection: Fashion poster from Stockholm's Modejournal, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Fashion poster from Stockholm's Modejournal, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Fashion poster from Stockholm's Modejournal, 1845

Background imageGowns Collection: Lily Langtry in A Society Butterfly - gowns by Worth

Lily Langtry in A Society Butterfly - gowns by Worth
Lily Langtry in Act II and Act III of A Society Butterfly by Robert Buchanan and Henry Murray at Opera Comique, London - gowns by Worth

Background imageGowns Collection: 1884 Godey's Lady's Book Fashion Plate

1884 Godey's Lady's Book Fashion Plate 1884 Godey's Lady's Book Fashion Plate

Background imageGowns Collection: LArt Des Coloris, 1930s French fashion magazine illustration of brilliantly coloured elegant gowns

LArt Des Coloris, 1930s French fashion magazine illustration of brilliantly coloured elegant gowns by Chantal

Background imageGowns Collection: La Tenue De Gala, 1930s French fashion magazine illustration, long elegant evening gowns by Lenief

La Tenue De Gala, 1930s French fashion magazine illustration, long elegant evening gowns by Lenief

Background imageGowns Collection: Advert for a new tea gown from Harvey Nichols, London, 1925

Advert for a new tea gown from Harvey Nichols, London, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageGowns Collection: Four costumes representing Maytime Modes. Suggestions

Four costumes representing Maytime Modes. Suggestions for dancers both on and off the stage, 1928, Top left: sophisticated simplicity - a gown of black satin crepe

Background imageGowns Collection: Dress and cape by Molyneux, 1932

Dress and cape by Molyneux, 1932
An evening dress of green and white crepe romaine with ruching around the hips, worn with a cape of black velvet, trimmed with ermine. Designed by Edward Molyneux of 60, Grosvenor Street. Date: 1932

Background imageGowns Collection: Summer Fashions of 1928 - Two charming Ascot Gowns

Summer Fashions of 1928 - Two charming Ascot Gowns designed by Norman Hartnell. On left, a chiffon dress combining new sorts of printed patterns with box pleated skirt and broad black leather belt

Background imageGowns Collection: Spring (oil on canvas)

Spring (oil on canvas)
XIR387398 Spring (oil on canvas) by Lajoue, Jacques de (1687-1761); 72x60 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; (add.info.: Spring; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageGowns Collection: The Royal Family pose in full robes and crowns, in Buckingham Palace Left to Right

The Royal Family pose in full robes and crowns, in Buckingham Palace Left to Right : HRH Princess Royal, HRH Duchess of Gloucester, HRH Duke of Gloucester, Her Majesty Queen Mary

Background imageGowns Collection: Evening Gowns

Evening Gowns - Good Housekeeping July 1933 Date: 1933

Background imageGowns Collection: The fair Danseuse showing three London fashion outfits

The fair Danseuse showing three London fashion outfits
Advance designs for the fair Danseuse showing three London fashion outfits, December 1923: two gowns from Reville and a Mason Lewis hat worn by Heather Thatcher Date: 1923

Background imageGowns Collection: Pendulum of Fashion showing three London fashion outfits

Pendulum of Fashion showing three London fashion outfits
The Pendulum of Fashion showing three London fashion outfits, December 1923; two gowns by Phelps-Paquin (Elspeth Phelps and Paquin) and a Maison Lewis hat worn by Heather Thatcher Date: 1923

Background imageGowns Collection: Costumes of the Members of the University of Oxford

Costumes of the Members of the University of Oxford
The Costumes of the Members of the University of Oxford Date: circa 1840

Background imageGowns Collection: An Embroidered Jumper for Coronation Year

An Embroidered Jumper for Coronation Year
Knitting pattern, An Embroidered Jumper for Coronation Year, with a lion design Date: 1953

Background imageGowns Collection: Barri Advertisement

Barri Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Barri Maternity Gowns, London based dress makers. The image is showcasing a smart evening gown of fine black net, over pale pink satin and dull gold lace

Background imageGowns Collection: Derry and Toms Advertisement

Derry and Toms Advertisement
An advertisement poster for Derry & Toms, specialists in economical dainty gowns and hats in London. The image shows a woman wearing a white dress

Background imageGowns Collection: Hark, Hark! The Dogs Do Bark

Hark, Hark! The Dogs Do Bark
This illustration depicts the scene of an old English nursery rhyme, Hark hark, the dogs do bark, Beggars are coming to town, Some in jags, some in rags, And some in velvet gowns. Date: circa 1914

Background imageGowns Collection: Betty Stockfeld

Betty Stockfeld
Australian actress Betty Stockfeld (1905-1966), mostly known for her film work, but here appearing in a theatrical production of A Cold June at the Duchess Theatre. Date: 1932

Background imageGowns Collection: Peggy Cartwright

Peggy Cartwright
Canadian actress Peggy Cartwright (1912-2001) was mostly known for her work in silent movies. Here she is scene promoting a stage appearance, in For The Love Of Mike at the Saville Theatre in London

Background imageGowns Collection: Gladys Cooper

Gladys Cooper
Actress Gladys Cooper (1888-1971), later Dame Gladys, showing off some of her gowns. Date: 1931

Background imageGowns Collection: Laura Cowie in Yoicks!

Laura Cowie in Yoicks!
Laura Cowie (1892-1969) was a Scottish stage and silent film actress. Here she is portraying Lucrezia Borgia in the revue show Yoicks! at the Kingsway Theatre. Date: circa 1925

Background imageGowns Collection: Renee Houston advertising Ovaltine

Renee Houston advertising Ovaltine
Scottish actress and performer Renee Houston (1902-1980) in an advert promoting the re-vitalising effects of Ovaltine. Date: 1939

Background imageGowns Collection: Lady Sarah Spencer-Churchill

Lady Sarah Spencer-Churchill (1922 -2000) was the daughter of the 10th Duke of Marlborough and cousin to Winston Churchill. She emigrated to the USA in 1945, and was reknowned for her charity work

Background imageGowns Collection: Bridal dress from Fenwick's

Bridal dress from Fenwick's
A bridal dress from Fenwick's, New Bond Street, in fancy satin damask with simulated paysanne corselet. Date: circa 1939

Background imageGowns Collection: Portrait of a Miss Gebhard

Portrait of a Miss Gebhard
Miss Gebhard, an American whose family appear to have taken residence at Corsham Court in Wiltshire. Date: 1910

Background imageGowns Collection: Alma Goetz, composer

Alma Goetz, composer
Alma Goetz was a composer of songs, including Melisande in the Wood and At Parting'. Date: circa 1910

Background imageGowns Collection: Nina Mae McKinney, actress (1912-1967), studio portraits in elegant gowns

Nina Mae McKinney, actress (1912-1967), studio portraits in elegant gowns. Captioned, That Harlem Rhythm: Miss Nina Mae McKinney makes Her London Break'

Background imageGowns Collection: Advertisement for Peter Robinson, clothing. Captioned, Everything for Everybody's Wear'

Advertisement for Peter Robinson, clothing. Captioned, Everything for Everybody's Wear'. Showing models wearing four styles of gowns, with elegant hats, shoes and umbrellas

Background imageGowns Collection: Parisian-inspired female fashion: a horseshoe-collared silk coat from Balmain

Parisian-inspired female fashion: a horseshoe-collared silk coat from Balmain and an evening dress from Desses. Date: 1954

Background imageGowns Collection: A selection of fashionable outfits for women. Date: 1954

A selection of fashionable outfits for women. Date: 1954

Background imageGowns Collection: Advert for Courtaulds, makers of rayon fabric. The gown depicted is made by Liberty's

Advert for Courtaulds, makers of rayon fabric. The gown depicted is made by Liberty's. In the background is a scene from Ranelagh Gardens in the 18th century. Date: 1954

Background imageGowns Collection: A sketch showing the current fashion in women's eveningwear, including gloves, jewellery

A sketch showing the current fashion in women's eveningwear, including gloves, jewellery, evening bag and shoes. Date: circa 1932

Background imageGowns Collection: Latest frocks and smart hats by Robert Heath available at Knightsbridge, London. Date: 1930

Latest frocks and smart hats by Robert Heath available at Knightsbridge, London. Date: 1930

Background imageGowns Collection: National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon, Portugal

National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon, Portugal
St. Ursula and Prince Etherius Making a Solemn Vow to each Other, panel from the St. Auta Altarpiece, c.1520 (oil on panel) (detail) (Photo by Art Images via Getty Images)

Background imageGowns Collection: Portrait of Supreme Court Justices, c. 1962 (b/w photo)

Portrait of Supreme Court Justices, c. 1962 (b/w photo)
696138 Portrait of Supreme Court Justices, c.1962 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); 28x35.3 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Background imageGowns Collection: True Friendship's laws are by this way expressed: Welcome the Coming--Speed the Parting Guest

True Friendship's laws are by this way expressed: Welcome the Coming--Speed the Parting Guest, 1896 (w/c on paper)
2602027 True Friendship's laws are by this way expressed: Welcome the Coming--Speed the Parting Guest, 1896 (w/c on paper) by Hammond, Gertrude E

Background imageGowns Collection: Portrait of Supreme Court Justices, c. 1940 (b/w photo)

Portrait of Supreme Court Justices, c. 1940 (b/w photo)
696137 Portrait of Supreme Court Justices, c.1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Background imageGowns Collection: The Minuet (oil on panel)

The Minuet (oil on panel)
471486 The Minuet (oil on panel) by Rosier, Jean Guillaume (Jan) (1858-1931); Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageGowns Collection: Madam de Rute, born Marie Laetitia Bonaparte-Wyse, 1872 (oil on canvas)

Madam de Rute, born Marie Laetitia Bonaparte-Wyse, 1872 (oil on canvas)
471352 Madam de Rute, born Marie Laetitia Bonaparte-Wyse, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Carolus-Duran, Charles Emile Auguste (1837-1917); 236x161.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageGowns Collection: Desperate (oil on panel)

Desperate (oil on panel)
471341 Desperate (oil on panel) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 102x71 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageGowns Collection: Portrait of a woman (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a woman (oil on canvas)
2617431 Portrait of a woman (oil on canvas) by Belleroche, Albert de (1864-1944); 72x49 cm; Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art




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Step into the world of glamour and elegance with these stunning gowns from various eras. From the fashions of 1954 to the timeless beauty of a wedding dress, each gown tells its own unique story. In "Flower in her Hair" by David Wright, a woman exudes confidence as she dons a breathtaking gown that perfectly complements her grace and poise. The Dolly Sisters wearing Lucile gowns captivate onlookers with their exquisite ensembles, showcasing the epitome of style in their era. The Tatler Autumn Fashion Number 1955 showcases an array of luxurious gowns that are sure to make heads turn. Each design is meticulously crafted to accentuate femininity and sophistication, leaving no doubt about their impeccable taste. Aphra Farquhar's wedding dress by Worth exemplifies true romance and grandeur. With intricate lace details and delicate embroidery, this gown symbolizes everlasting love and dreams coming true. Christian Dior sketching a fashion design in 1948 unveils his visionary talent for creating iconic gowns that transcend time. His sketches capture the essence of femininity, setting new standards for elegance in the fashion industry. Evening Wear from 1939 takes us back to an era where glamour reigned supreme. These enchanting gowns transport us to lavish parties filled with laughter and dancing under chandeliers - truly capturing the spirit of old Hollywood glamour. As we step into Christs Hospital School's entrance adorned with students dressed impeccably in autumn fashions, we witness how even school uniforms can be transformed into elegant attire fit for any occasion. Gaby Deslys mesmerizes audiences with her captivating performances while adorning exquisite gowns designed by Drian in 1913. Her stage presence combined with these stunning creations leaves spectators breathless at every show. "In Her Wedding Gown, " Princess Marina of Greece radiates pure joy as she walks down the aisle in a gown fit for royalty.