Pleat Collection (#2)

God Pluto. Roman sculpture, 2nd century AD
Sculpture of God Pluto. 2nd century AD. Marble. From the Roman Theatre of Merida (Emerita Augusta), Spain. National Museum of Roman Art. Merida, Badajoz province, Extremadura, Spain. Date: 2014

Dress, 1879-80 (silk, cotton and wool)
2959446 Dress, 1879-80 (silk, cotton and wool) by English School, (19th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Annotated in Cunnington lists as Worn by Madame Canziani)

Madam Morensi, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Madam Morensi, between 1855 and 1865. [Aka Madame Morenci? Opera singer?]

Medori, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Medori, between 1855 and 1865. [Italian opera singer Giuseppina Medori?]

Pauline Cushman, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Pauline Cushman, between 1855 and 1865. [Actress, spy for the Union Army during the American Civil War]

Low-class Quechua woman and man of Chuquisaca, Bolivia, South America
6339092 Low-class Quechua woman and man of Chuquisaca, Bolivia, South America by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Low-class Quechua woman and man of Chuquisaca, Bolivia, South America)

Dress Coat, c. 1936. Creators: Gordon Saltar, B. Berndt
Dress Coat, c. 1936

Nightgown, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Jean Peszel
Nightgown, 1935/1942

Dress, c. 1938. Creator: Jean Peszel
Dress, c. 1938

Dress, c. 1939. Creator: Jean Peszel
Dress, c. 1939

Childs Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Jean Peszel
Childs Dress, 1935/1942

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jean Peszel
Dress, c. 1936

Womans Qun (Semiformal Domestic Skirt), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1870 / 90
Womans Qun (Semiformal Domestic Skirt), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1870/90

Untitled (Portrait of Seated Woman), 1865 / 81. Creator: Lyman W. Colby
Untitled (Portrait of Seated Woman), 1865/81. Albumen print

Untitled (Portrait of Three Women), 1860. Creator: R. Emmert Churchill
Untitled (Portrait of Three Women), 1860. Daguerreotype

Dress, c. 1938. Creator: Ray Price
Dress, c. 1938

Afternoon Gown, c. 1936. Creator: Ray Price
Afternoon Gown, c. 1936

Evening Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Ray Price
Evening Dress, c. 1937

Afternoon Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Ray Price
Afternoon Dress, c. 1937

Childs Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Ray Price
Childs Dress, c. 1937

Portrait of Edith Wonsen, 1880-1899. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Edith Wonsen, 1880-1899. Gelatin silver print

Dress, 1939. Creator: Charles Goodwin
Dress, 1939

Dress, c. 1938. Creator: Irene Lawson
Dress, c. 1938

Pa. German Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Betty Jacob
Pa. German Dress, 1935/1942

Dutch Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Fanchon Larzelere
Dutch Dress, 1935/1942

Wedding Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Irene Lawson
Wedding Dress, 1935/1942

Portrait of Henry Gass (1835-1884) and Wife Emma Dibble, November 1880

Shaker Womans Apron, c. 1936. Creator: Betty Fuerst
Shaker Womans Apron, c. 1936

Holy woman in a bonnet (painted stone)
CLG279619 Holy woman in a bonnet (painted stone) by Richier, Ligier (c.1500-67); Clermont en Argonne, France; (add.info.: Sainte femme au bonnet; ); eClement Guillaume; French, out of copyright

Plaque Campana, Dance of the Curetes, from Myrina, Asia Minor (terracotta) (b / w photo)
ALI326591 Plaque Campana, Dance of the Curetes, from Myrina, Asia Minor (terracotta) (b/w photo) by Greek; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

Womens Autumn clothing 1929
Beige, red and brown in fashion for Autumn 1929. 1929

Young Roman girl (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR280127 Young Roman girl (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Young Roman; ); out of copyright

Kore figure dedicated by Cheramyes to Hera, from the Sanctuary of Hera, Samos, c
3504733 Kore figure dedicated by Cheramyes to Hera, from the Sanctuary of Hera, Samos, c.570-560 BC (marble) by Greek, (6th century BC); Louvre, Paris

Latest Paris Fashions, from The Queen May 23 1885 (colour engraving)
STC255058 Latest Paris Fashions, from The Queen May 23 1885 (colour engraving) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Stela with a human figure (stone)
GDG233892 Stela with a human figure (stone) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); Lambese, Algeria; (add.info.: Lambaesa was a military foundation.The camp of the third Legion (Legio III Augusta)

Kore figure dedicated by Cheramyes to Hera, from the Sanctuary of Hera, Samos, c
XIR148822 Kore figure dedicated by Cheramyes to Hera, from the Sanctuary of Hera, Samos, c.570-560 BC (marble) (see also 164882-164683) by Greek, (6th century BC); height: 192 cm; Louvre, Paris

Yellow brocaded open robe and petticoat, c. 1750 (silk)
940350 Yellow brocaded open robe and petticoat, c.1750 (silk) by English School, (18th century); Fashion Museum Bath; eFashion Museum Bath; English, out of copyright

Printed floral skirt worn by Lucy Lee Shirley as a child, ca. 1860. Creator: Unknown
A childs circular skirt in a floral print with a pleated flounce on the hem. The main fabric is a plain weave natural fiber fabric with a cream ground

Cabinet card of a woman, 1885-1892. Creator: William J. Kuebler
An African-American woman in a long dress stands facing the camera with her hands clasped in front of her center. Her head is slightly tilted away from the photographer

Picture taken at The Garden Party, organised by The Sunday Pictorial Newspaper in June 1952. It was held at Morden Hall Park, Surrey, and was attended by the stars of the day from Stage and Screen

Portrait of a young prince, mid to late 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a young prince, mid to late 17th century

A Lady in a Hunting Costume with a Lady in Walking Costume on a Mountain Path from La Mode Illustree, 1881

Fashion Study: Two Women in Evening Dress, ca. 1860. Creator: Adele-Anais Colin
Fashion Study: Two Women in Evening Dress, ca. 1860

La peignoir plisie, 1860s. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
La peignoir plisie, 1860s

Le peignoir plisie, 1860s. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
Le peignoir plisie, 1860s

A Watteau sacque, wedding outfit of Mrs. William West, 1752, (1937) Creator: Unknown
A Watteau sacque, part of the wedding outfit of Mrs. William West, nee Mary Hodge, of Hope Lodge, White Marsh, Pennsylvania, in 1752, 1937

Picture of a short Watteau sacque worn over a petticoat, c1750-1800, 1903, (1937)
Picture of a short Watteau sacque worn over a petticoat to match and trimmed with ruchings of the same, c1750-1800, 1903, (1937)

Fashion doll in taffeta Watteau sacque with hooped petticoat, c1750-1800, (1937) Creator
This fashion doll is dressed in a Watteau sacque of taffeta (a white ground with cross-bar lines of red) over a hooped petticoat of the same trimmed with a pinked flounce, c1750-1800, (1937)

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"Pleat: An Artistic Journey Through Time and Fashion" Step into the world of pleats, where history and fashion intertwine to create timeless beauty. From a colossal statue of a goddess in the 2nd century AD to knitted bows adorning dresses in 1936, pleats have left their mark on art and style throughout the ages. In ancient Rome, even legionaries donned pleated garments as depicted in relief sculptures from the 2nd century AD. The intricate folds added an air of sophistication to their uniforms, just as they did for Roman citizens who wore togas. The craftsmanship of pleating reached its pinnacle with statues like Athena Parthenos at Pergamon, showcasing the meticulous attention to detail that went into creating these masterpieces. The god Pluto also bore witness to this artistry through a Roman sculpture from the 2nd century AD. Fast forward to the late 19th century when a dress made from silk, cotton, and wool showcased how pleats could elevate everyday fashion. This garment exemplified both elegance and practicality. Pleats continued their reign in fashion during the mid-20th century with Gor-ray Koneray's advert for pleated skirts in 1950. These skirts exuded femininity while offering comfort and movement - a perfect combination for modern women. But it wasn't just women's attire that embraced pleats; men too appreciated this sartorial technique. Head sculptures depicting devout men wearing laurel wreaths showcased how even facial features were enhanced by carefully crafted folds. Madam Morensi and Medori further demonstrated that anyone could indulge in this fashionable trend between 1855 and 1865. Their identities may be unknown today but their exquisite taste lives on through portraits capturing them adorned in beautifully draped fabrics. Whether gracing monumental statues or enhancing everyday wear, pleats have proven themselves as more than mere fabric folds – they are an art form.