Sleeve Collection (#4)

AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Henry VIII, 1540s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Henry VIII, 1540s, (2023). Henry (1491-1547) succeeded his father Henry VII as King of England in 1509

Maria Amalia, 1746-1804, Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Parma, 18th century. Creator: Anon
Maria Amalia, 1746-1804, Archduchess of Austria, Duchess of Parma, 18th century

Woman's plaid silk tafetta dress, France, c.1855. Creator: Unknown
Woman's plaid silk tafetta dress, France, c.1855

Maria Eufrosyne of Pfalz-Zweibrücken, 1625-1687, 17th century Creator: Anon
Maria Eufrosyne of Pfalz-Zweibrucken, 1625-1687, married to Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie, 17th century

Man's "bizarre" silk sleeved waistcoat, France, c.1715. Creator: Unknown
Man's "bizarre" silk sleeved waistcoat, France, c.1715

Woman's two-piece dress, c.1897. Creator: Unknown
Woman's two-piece dress, c.1897

Pair of woman's sleeve plumpers, England, between 1830 and 1835. Creator: Unknown
Pair of woman's sleeve plumpers, England, between 1830 and 1835

AI IMAGE - Portrait of William Shakespeare, 1600s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of William Shakespeare, 1600s, (2023). English author, playwright and poet William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

AI IMAGE - Portrait of King George II, 1750s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of King George II, 1750s, (2023). George II (1693-1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg (Hanover)

Young Man drinking Wine, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Young Man drinking Wine, c17th century

Book of Italian Costumes, c1588. Creator: Niclauss Kippell
Noblewoman of Mantua, c1588. Italian text: Una Nobil Donna Manto-vana. Illustration from a book of Italian costumes

Young Man with a Glass Goblet, c1600s. Creator: Willem Willemsz. van der Vliet
Young Man with a Glass Goblet, c1600s

Mary Magdalene (?), c1525. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Mary Magdalene (?), c1525

Lute Player (Rembrandt van Rijn), c1629. Creator: Jan Lievens
Lute Player (Rembrandt van Rijn), c1629

Portrait of a Woman in a Leopard Cloak, c1545. Creator: Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
Portrait of a Woman in a Leopard Cloak, c1545. The luxuriousness of this gentlewoman's stole or mantel of European lynx is set off against a variation of a simple linen beguin headdress

Portrait of a Woman with a Pomander, 1563. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman with a Pomander, 1563. This woman's affluence is seen in her embroidered cap, pearl necklace, and the gold chain from which hangs a pierced metal container, or pomander

Saint Mary Magdalene, c1524. Creator: Bernardino Luini
Saint Mary Magdalene, c1524. According to Church (but not biblical) tradition, Mary Magdalene (probably indicating that she came from the the town Magdala) was a sinful woman

Portrait of a Woman, 1663. Creator: Pieter Nason
Portrait of a Woman, 1663. This older woman, in lace collar, pearl necklace, and cut-stone earrings, holds open a fashionable pocket watch

Sofia Magdalena, 1746-1813, Queen of Sweden Princess of Denmark, 1768. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger
Sofia Magdalena, 1746-1813, Queen of Sweden Princess of Denmark, 1768

Portrait of a Man, c17th century. Creator: Claude Vignon
Portrait of a Man, c17th century

Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1818. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1818

The Cimmerian Sibyl. Creator: Unknown
The Cimmerian Sibyl, Unknown date

Sebastian Wilhelm Meel, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Sebastian Wilhelm Meel, c17th century

Portrait of a Man Wearing a Black Beret, c.1530. Creator: Dosso Dossi
Portrait of a Man Wearing a Black Beret, c.1530

Woman's yellow silk and cotton dress, Europe, c.1827. Creator: Unknown
Woman's yellow silk and cotton dress, Europe, c.1827

Paris Fashions for the New Year, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for the New Year, 1860. 1. Morning Toilet. Double-skirted taffety dress; the under skirt is plain, and the upper one largely rounded off at the lower corners

Actor Matsumoto Koshiro V, between circa 1805 and circa 1810. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Actor Matsumoto Koshiro V, 1805 and circa 1810

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Habits des Nymphes de la Suitte d'Orithie du... 1703-04
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Habits des Nymphes de la Suitte d'Orithie du Balet du Triomphe de l'Amour, Bound 1703-1704

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Habit d'Indienne du Balet du Triomphe de l'Amour, 1703-04
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Habit d'Indienne du Balet du Triomphe de l'Amour, Bound 1703-1704

Costume Plate (Morlachisches Mädchen (Brautkostüm) aus Istrien), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Costume Plate (Morlachisches Madchen (Brautkostum) aus Istrien), 19th century

Costumes de Différents Pays, Prêtre Médécin de la Californie, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Pretre Medecin de la Californie, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme Wotÿake, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme Wotyake, c1797

Lovisa Charlotta, 1617-76, Princess of Brandenburg Duchess of Courland, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Lovisa Charlotta, 1617-76, Princess of Brandenburg Duchess of Courland, c17th century

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme Morlaque du Canton de Segna, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme Morlaque du Canton de Segna, c1797

William III, when Prince of Orange, 1651. Creator: Jan Verkolje
William III, when Prince of Orange, 1651

Young woman of North Holland, 1775. Creator: Paulus Constantijn la Fargue
Young woman of North Holland, 1775

Costumes de Différent Pays, Jeune Paysan des Environs de Limoge, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Different Pays, Jeune Paysan des Environs de Limoge, c1797

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame en Habit d'Esté, Bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame en Habit d'Este, Bound 1703-1704

Hedvig Eleonora, Princess of Holstein-Gottorp, Queen of Sweden, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: David von Krafft
Hedvig Eleonora, (1636-1715), Princess of Holstein-Gottorp, Queen of Sweden, late 17th-early 18th century. Attributed to David von Krafft

La Guirlande, album Mensuel d'Art et de la Litterature, 1919-1920: Woman in Pink Dress in Garden, 1919-1920. A woman walks in a garden with butterflies

Margaretha Munter (1639-1711), second Wife of Jacobus Trip, 1668. Creator: Lambertus Jansz de Hue
Margaretha Munter (1639-1711), second Wife of Jacobus Trip, 1668

Elisabeth van Kessel (1640-1717), Wife of Willem Jacobsz Baert, 1671. Creator: Caesar Boëtius van Everdingen
Elisabeth van Kessel (1640-1717), Wife of Willem Jacobsz Baert, 1671

Paris Fashions for July, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for July, 1860. 1. Walking Dress. Light grey striped silk robe...Scarf-mantelet of the same material as the dress, trimmed with a small flounced edging. Muslin collar and sleeves...2

Desideria, 1781-1860, Queen of Sweden and Norway, married to Karl XIV Johan, 1830. Creator: Fredric Westin
Desideria, 1781-1860, Queen of Sweden and Norway, married to Karl XIV Johan, 1830

Paris Fashions for December, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for December, 1860. 1. Visiting Dress. Robe of plain colour, having near the bottom of the jupe a wide band of black velvet

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualité, Bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualite, Bound 1703-1704

Woman's Robe à la française, England, c.1765. Creator: Unknown
Woman's Robe a la francaise, England, c.1765

Jacob de Graeff (1642-90). In the Uniform of an Officer, 1670-1681. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
Jacob de Graeff (1642-90). In the Uniform of an Officer, 1670-1681

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"Sleeve: A Fashion Statement Through the Ages" From the regal portraits of Elizabeth I to the vibrant laughter captured in Frans Hals' "The Laughing Cavalier, " sleeves have long been a symbol of style and status. In George Gower's depiction of Queen Elizabeth I, her elaborate sleeve showcases her power and authority as she ruled over England and Ireland in the late 16th century. Moving forward to the 17th century, Frans Hals immortalized his subjects with their fashionable attire, including intricately designed sleeves that added flair to their outfits. Whether it was for royalty or commoners, sleeves became an essential element in defining one's rank and identity. Not limited to clothing alone, sleeves also found their place in other realms. The Royal Navy used specific sleeve designs as a means to recognize different ranks among its officers. This system allowed sailors at sea to identify those in command swiftly. Beyond fashion and military insignia, sleeves have even made political statements throughout history. An anti-American capitalism poster depicted a clenched fist bursting through a torn sleeve—a powerful image representing resistance against economic oppression. Sleeves were not only reserved for humans but also adorned artwork from various cultures worldwide. Hans Holbein's portrait of Jane Seymour showcased her elegant dress with voluminous puffed-up sleeves—an iconic fashion trend during the Tudor era. In more recent times, United States Border Patrol agents proudly wear patches on their uniformed sleeves while guarding borders—a symbol of duty and protection. Looking back further into art history reveals Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio's "Portrait of a Youth" where delicate lace cuffs peek out from beneath his garment—showcasing how even subtle details like these could enhance an individual's appearance centuries ago. Traveling eastward brings us to Bihzad's depiction of dancing dervishes wearing flowing robes with wide-sleeved garments—a visual representation of spiritual devotion expressed through their graceful movements. Even in the realm of advertising, sleeves played a role.