Petticoat Collection (#2)

Woman in bottle-green petticoat and felt hat. Man in riding coat of the colour of London-chimney soot
5856340 Woman in bottle-green petticoat and felt hat. Man in riding coat of the colour of London-chimney soot.; (add.info.: Woman in bottle-green petticoat and felt hat)

Woman in English-ingenue headdress with feathers, and woman with hedgehog hairstyle and lazy-woman bonnet
5856339 Woman in English-ingenue headdress with feathers, and woman with hedgehog hairstyle and lazy-woman bonnet.; (add.info.: Woman in English-ingenue headdress with feathers)

Woman wearing a dress of English silk with hair in the councillor style
5856335 Woman wearing a dress of English silk with hair in the councillor style.; (add.info.: Woman wearing a dress of English silk with hair in the councillor style)

Woman in puce taffeta caraco over a petticoat of pink taffeta
5856334 Woman in puce taffeta caraco over a petticoat of pink taffeta.; (add.info.: Woman in puce taffeta caraco over a petticoat of pink taffeta)

Man in wool redingote in the colour of London-chimney soot with sailor sleeves
5856323 Man in wool redingote in the colour of London-chimney soot with sailor sleeves.; (add.info.: Man in wool redingote in the colour of London-chimney soot with sailor sleeves)

Europe: traditional costumes of the population of the European continent. Couple of Jacobin at the time of the French
NWI4869785 Europe: traditional costumes of the population of the European continent. Couple of Jacobin at the time of the French Revolution in Paris, 1794

Woman in dress a la turkish in white linen and English lace, white petticoat with lace falbalas, fichu, blue gilet
FLO4671876 Woman in dress a la turkish in white linen and English lace, white petticoat with lace falbalas, fichu, blue gilet, and gold medallion with initials CD

Noble woman wearing the colours of the Tricolor revolutionary flag, 1789. She wears a blue short redingote
FLO4672016 Noble woman wearing the colours of the Tricolor revolutionary flag, 1789. She wears a blue short redingote, short floral petticoat, and carries a red parasol

Costume of a lady, reign of King Charles II, 1680. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656812 Costume of a lady, reign of King Charles II, 1680. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Fashionable woman's costume, reign of King George III/Louis XVI, 1780
FLO4656548 Fashionable woman's costume, reign of King George III/Louis XVI, 1780. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Tartar (Tatar) girl of the Crimea with water jug and basket, 19th century
FLO4656417 Tartar (Tatar) girl of the Crimea with water jug and basket, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Russian woman, national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656330 Russian woman, national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Lady of rank, 1770. She wears a tiny hat with feather, wig, choker with cross, purple dress lined with fur
FLO4656213 Lady of rank, 1770. She wears a tiny hat with feather, wig, choker with cross, purple dress lined with fur, lace sleeves, sash, and embroidered petticoat

Lady of rank, reign of Henry VII/Charles VIII, 1515. She wears a gold cap with ear muffs, gold chains and pendant
FLO4656113 Lady of rank, reign of Henry VII/Charles VIII, 1515. She wears a gold cap with ear muffs, gold chains and pendant, slashed puff sleeves, fur oversleeves, velvet dress and petticoat

Margaret, Queen of King James IV of Scotland, 1510. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4655651 Margaret, Queen of King James IV of Scotland, 1510. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Woman in a dress of the era of the French Revolution, reign of George III/Louis XVI, 1789
FLO4655623 Woman in a dress of the era of the French Revolution, reign of George III/Louis XVI, 1789. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Woman in Georgian fashion, circa 1750. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4655575 Woman in Georgian fashion, circa 1750. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London, 1865

Metisse de Martinique - Mixed-race woman of Martinique, 1865. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from
FLO4686696 Metisse de Martinique - Mixed-race woman of Martinique, 1865. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Duchess of Bavaria, after Josse Amman, 1500 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers
FLO4686438 Duchess of Bavaria, after Josse Amman, 1500 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern"

Elisabeth I Queen of England and Ireland (1533-1603) - Queen Elizabeth I of England
FLO4686329 Elisabeth I Queen of England and Ireland (1533-1603) - Queen Elizabeth I of England, after Hans Holbein - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers "

Woman of Lombardy with a fan of feathers in the fashion of the old days. Ribbons on her sleeve flutter in the wind
FLO4706284 Woman of Lombardy with a fan of feathers in the fashion of the old days. Ribbons on her sleeve flutter in the wind

Dress (Dress) of the reign of James I, 1601-1625. She wears a dress with jeweled bodice, double lace ruff
FLO4594741 Dress (Dress) of the reign of James I, 1601-1625. She wears a dress with jeweled bodice, double lace ruff, puff sleeves, embroidered petticoat, hat with pearls and veil, and feather fan

Dress (Dress) of the reign of James II, 1685-1688. She wears her hair in ringlets
FLO4594708 Dress (Dress) of the reign of James II, 1685-1688. She wears her hair in ringlets, a low-cut check dress with bodice and puff sleeves over an embroidered petticoat

Costumes of the people of Lima, Peru. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrrario's Costumes
FLO4621099 Costumes of the people of Lima, Peru. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Dress (Robe) of the reign of King George II, 1727-1760. She wears jewels in her hair
FLO4594736 Dress (Robe) of the reign of King George II, 1727-1760. She wears jewels in her hair, a velvet dress trimmed with ermine, with puff sleeves and long train, over a white petticoat

Burmese woman in long loose striped silk petticoat, wearing slippers and carrying an umbrella
FLO4565505 Burmese woman in long loose striped silk petticoat, wearing slippers and carrying an umbrella. She wears painted fingernails and sandalwood perfume

Woman of Siena, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705443 Woman of Siena, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages

Woman in canary-yellow taffeta demi-redingote, pink pointed bodice, white taffeta petticoat, and fichu
FLO4671912 Woman in canary-yellow taffeta demi-redingote, pink pointed bodice, white taffeta petticoat, and fichu. Her straw hat is decorated with ribbons and plumes

Woman in satin robe a la turkish in violet and green stripes, canary corset, white petticoat and fichu
FLO4671767 Woman in satin robe a la turkish in violet and green stripes, canary corset, white petticoat and fichu, and a bonnet a la turkish decorated with heron plumes

Ladies fashions of the late 18th century including the shepherdess style, large cups, petticoats, parasols and fans
FLO4657047 Ladies fashions of the late 18th century including the shepherdess style, large cups, petticoats, parasols and fans

Costume of a young Tartar woman, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656662 Costume of a young Tartar woman, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Costume of a village girl, Flanders, 1820. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656479 Costume of a village girl, Flanders, 1820. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

A Modern Diana, Victorian fancy dress or theatrical costume. She wears a red hunting coat, green skirt
FLO4656233 A Modern Diana, Victorian fancy dress or theatrical costume. She wears a red hunting coat, green skirt, shield with horse and stirrrup on an ermine, and petticoat with fox hunting scene

A woman in wine-coloured redingote, from the English "riding coat."
5856318 A woman in wine-coloured redingote, from the English "riding coat."; (add.info.: A woman in wine-coloured redingote, from the English "riding coat)

The Queen's bed at Trianon, in gilded walnut with Florentine linen bedspread
5856313 The Queen's bed at Trianon, in gilded walnut with Florentine linen bedspread.; (add.info.: The Queen's bed at Trianon, in gilded walnut with Florentine linen bedspread)

Duchess of Tourzel, governess to Marie Antoinette's children, 1885 (lithograph)
5893608 Duchess of Tourzel, governess to Marie Antoinette's children, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Portrait of the Duchess of Tourzel, governess to Marie Antoinette's children)

Woman in redingote, skirt and chapeau-feutre (lithograph)
5893605 Woman in redingote, skirt and chapeau-feutre (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in redingote of striped taffeta over a skirt and corsage with artificial flowers)

Fashionable woman with tricorn hat, era of Marie Antoinette
5893592 Fashionable woman with tricorn hat, era of Marie Antoinette.; (add.info.: Fashionable woman with tricorn hat, redingote over petticoat, era of Marie Antoinette)

Dresses and clothes in the Turkish style
5856344 Dresses and clothes in the Turkish style.; (add.info.: Dresses and clothes in the Turkish style. Hand-colored lithograph from "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times)

Oval chinoiserie candlestick
5856341 Oval chinoiserie candlestick.; (add.info.: Oval chinoiserie candlestick. Hand-colored lithograph from "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times)

Woman in redingote with four collars, wearing an anonymous hat, and a "ribbon of love" on which is found
5856333 Woman in redingote with four collars, wearing an anonymous hat, and a "ribbon of love" on which is found the letters L. M

Woman in yellow caraco and straw hat, and woman in violet-blue caraco and yellow gauze hat
5856331 Woman in yellow caraco and straw hat, and woman in violet-blue caraco and yellow gauze hat.; (add.info.: Woman in yellow caraco and straw hat)

Turkish-style bonnet with diadems and high-priestess bonnet
5856330 Turkish-style bonnet with diadems and high-priestess bonnet.; (add.info.: Turkish-style bonnet with diadems and high-priestess bonnet)

Woman wearing an English-style dress with peasant bonnet and hair in ringlets
5856321 Woman wearing an English-style dress with peasant bonnet and hair in ringlets.; (add.info.: Woman wearing an English-style dress with peasant bonnet and hair in ringlets)

Woman of Polet, Dieppe
5855729 Woman of Polet, Dieppe; (add.info.: Woman of Polet, Dieppe. Polet is a suburb inhabited principally by sailors. This woman is in her Sunday best, on her way back from church)

Fish merchant at Dieppe
5855728 Fish merchant at Dieppe; (add.info.: Fish merchant at Dieppe. All the women at the port wear short petticoats. The background shows the main dock)

Costume of the Swedes in the 16th century. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century) Travels into Norway
FLO4722233 Costume of the Swedes in the 16th century. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century) Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Woman of France. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705899 Woman of France. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages

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"Dancing to the infectious beats of Cy Lauries jazz band in a dimly lit cellar, tucked away in Soho, London. The vibrant energy Lane Market in the 1940s fills the air, as shoppers browse through stalls on Wentworth Street. Victor Stiebel's exquisite dresses grace the display windows, capturing the essence of elegance and style. Transporting us back to the bustling streets Lane in the 1930s, where traders passionately barter for their wares. A timeless scene captured by David Wright's iconic Pin-Up Girl artwork - a symbol of femininity and allure. Petticoat Lane Market remains an integral part of London's East End, with its rich history and diverse offerings. It witnessed lively jive and jitterbug dances during the 1950s, as couples energetically embraced these popular dance styles at parties that echoed with laughter and joy. Yet amidst this celebration, reminders lingered from past struggles; anti-suffrage sentiments expressed through slogans like "Votes for Women Never. " However, even within such resistance, women found ways to express themselves boldly - like a pin-up adorned in gold mules or donning a petticoat with confidence. Reflecting further back into time reveals an elegant woman dressed in a ball gown adorned with a mask - her attire reminiscent of grand masquerade balls held in 1788. Each layer of her petticoat adds depth to her ensemble while concealing mysteries beneath. The word 'petticoat' carries stories woven together by threads from different eras - tales filled with music, fashion trends evolving at markets brimming with life and color. It represents resilience against opposition while embracing feminine power and self-expression throughout history.