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Sleeves Collection (#2)

"Sleeves: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step into the world of sleeves, where fashion meets history and art intertwines with culture

Background imageSleeves Collection: Portrait of a Man, 1740. Creator: Giacomo Ceruti

Portrait of a Man, 1740. Creator: Giacomo Ceruti
Portrait of a Man, 1740.

Background imageSleeves Collection: Portrait of a Young Woman Known as 'La Bella', 1518. Creator: Jacopo Palma il Vecchio

Portrait of a Young Woman Known as "La Bella", 1518. Creator: Jacopo Palma il Vecchio
Portrait of a Young Woman Known as "La Bella", 1518.

Background imageSleeves Collection: Portrait of a Woman with a Dog, 1560. Creator: Paolo Veronese

Portrait of a Woman with a Dog, 1560. Creator: Paolo Veronese
Portrait of a Woman with a Dog, 1560.

Background imageSleeves Collection: Portrait of a Lady, 1667. Creator: Nicolaes Maes

Portrait of a Lady, 1667. Creator: Nicolaes Maes
Portrait of a Lady, 1667.

Background imageSleeves Collection: Portrait of a Man, 1666. Creator: Nicolaes Maes

Portrait of a Man, 1666. Creator: Nicolaes Maes
Portrait of a Man, 1666.

Background imageSleeves Collection: Portrait of a Senator, 1570. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto

Portrait of a Senator, 1570. Creator: Jacopo Tintoretto
Portrait of a Senator, 1570.

Background imageSleeves Collection: Emily McLean, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Emily McLean, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Emily McLean, 1911.

Background imageSleeves Collection: Mrs. Geo. Cornwallis West, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service

Mrs. Geo. Cornwallis West, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Geo. Cornwallis West, 1913.

Background imageSleeves Collection: Frances, Countess of Dartmouth, 1756. Creator: Sir Joshua Reynolds

Frances, Countess of Dartmouth, 1756. Creator: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Frances, Countess of Dartmouth, 1756. The Countess of Dartmouth wears formal court dress with a low-necked, fur-trimmed, white satin dress decorated with a wealth of diamond jewellery in the form of

Background imageSleeves Collection: Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Sukeroku, from the play 'Sukeroku yukari Edo zakura' (The Flower..., 1832)

Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Sukeroku, from the play 'Sukeroku yukari Edo zakura' (The Flower..., 1832)
Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Sukeroku, from the play 'Sukeroku yukari Edo zakura' (The Flower of Edo), 1832.

Background imageSleeves Collection: Robert van Voerst. From Icones principum virorum ('The Iconography), before 1637

Robert van Voerst. From Icones principum virorum ('The Iconography), before 1637. Creator: Robert van Voerst
Robert van Voerst. From Icones principum virorum ('The Iconography), before 1637. The Flemish artist Robert van Voerst (1597-1635/6) studied engraving under Crispin van de Passe

Background imageSleeves Collection: The Warrior, c1770. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard

The Warrior, c1770. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
The Warrior, c1770. This figure may be an arrogant warrior from some bygone age or he may be one of the artist's contemporaries in disguise

Background imageSleeves Collection: 1965 Italian GP

1965 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 12: Jochen Rindt sits on his Cooper T73 Climax alongside Jo Siffert and John Cooper on the grid before the start during the Italian GP at Autodromo

Background imageSleeves Collection: Man in wool redingote in the colour of London-chimney soot with sailor sleeves

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)

Background imageSleeves Collection: Costume of the Bayeux area, near the sea

Costume of the Bayeux area, near the sea
5855711 Costume of the Bayeux area, near the sea.; (add.info.: Costume of the Bayeux area, near the sea. Again the falling tails from the bonnet and the false sleeves in a contrasting colour)

Background imageSleeves Collection: Ladies fashion in 1828, wasp waist and Gigot sleeves or 'on leg o'mutton sleeves'

Ladies fashion in 1828, wasp waist and Gigot sleeves or "on leg o'mutton sleeves"
1000879 Ladies fashion in 1828, wasp waist and Gigot sleeves or "on leg o'mutton sleeves". From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Background imageSleeves Collection: Costume of the Bayeux area, near the sea

Costume of the Bayeux area, near the sea
5855710 Costume of the Bayeux area, near the sea; (add.info.: Costume of the Bayeux area, near the sea. The bonnet is called a "dormeuse" or sleeper)

Background imageSleeves Collection: German costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

German costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912644 German costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: German costumes of the late 15th century)

Background imageSleeves Collection: German women's costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

German women's costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912631 German women's costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: German women's costumes of the late 15th century)

Background imageSleeves Collection: Client: John Craig - White Blouse - Model: Pattie Boyd

Client: John Craig - White Blouse - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: March 12, 1964. Date: 1964

Background imageSleeves Collection: Model in swirling floral psychedelic print dress

Model in swirling floral psychedelic print dress with fluted bell sleeves. Date: circa 1967

Background imageSleeves Collection: Model in white knitted short sleeved t-shirt and mini skirt

Model in white knitted short sleeved t-shirt and mini skirt. Date: circa 1964

Background imageSleeves Collection: 1950s Model in shirtwaister dress

1950s Model in shirtwaister dress
Model in 1950s shirtwaister dress with short cap sleeves holding a bunch of balloons striped Date: circa 1950s

Background imageSleeves Collection: Client: John Craig - White Blouse - Model: Pattie Boyd

Client: John Craig - White Blouse - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: March 12, 1964. Date: 1964

Background imageSleeves Collection: The fool or jester, le Fou, 15th century. In hat with bells, short jacket with long sleeves

The fool or jester, le Fou, 15th century. In hat with bells, short jacket with long sleeves, two-colour hose
5912943 The fool or jester, le Fou, 15th century. In hat with bells, short jacket with long sleeves, two-colour hose, holding a marotte

Background imageSleeves Collection: Cabinet Card of Wallona Aritta the tattooed woman, c.1908 (photo)

Cabinet Card of Wallona Aritta the tattooed woman, c.1908 (photo)
5910505 Cabinet Card of Wallona Aritta the tattooed woman, c.1908 (photo); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

Background imageSleeves Collection: Paul V, 1552-1621, Pope, 1650. Creator: Anon

Paul V, 1552-1621, Pope, 1650. Creator: Anon
Paul V, 1552-1621, Pope, 1650

Background imageSleeves Collection: Portrait of a young man with gloves, 1661. Creator: Isaack Luttichuijs

Portrait of a young man with gloves, 1661. Creator: Isaack Luttichuijs
Portrait of a young man with gloves, 1661

Background imageSleeves Collection: Isabella of Bourbon. First Queen of King Philip IV, 1614-1660. Creator: Diego Velasquez

Isabella of Bourbon. First Queen of King Philip IV, 1614-1660. Creator: Diego Velasquez
Isabella of Bourbon. First Queen of King Philip IV, 1614-1660

Background imageSleeves Collection: Adriana Jacobusdr Hinlopen (1646-1736), Wife of Johannes Wijbrants, 1667

Adriana Jacobusdr Hinlopen (1646-1736), Wife of Johannes Wijbrants, 1667. Creator: Lodewyk van der Helst
Adriana Jacobusdr Hinlopen (1646-1736), Wife of Johannes Wijbrants, 1667

Background imageSleeves Collection: Portrait of a Young Woman as Portia Catonis, 1551-1603. Creators: Santi di Tito, Agnolo Bronzino

Portrait of a Young Woman as Portia Catonis, 1551-1603. Creators: Santi di Tito, Agnolo Bronzino
Portrait of a Young Woman as Portia Catonis, 1551-1603

Background imageSleeves Collection: Miss Lindahl, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Miss Lindahl, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Lindahl, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 1. Possibly a portrait of Swedish actress Anna Lindahl

Background imageSleeves Collection: Miss Kervin, portrait photograph, 1918 June. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Miss Kervin, portrait photograph, 1918 June. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Kervin, portrait photograph, 1918 June

Background imageSleeves Collection: Mrs. Falk, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mrs. Falk, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Falk, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 28

Background imageSleeves Collection: Miss Anna Duncan and sister, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Miss Anna Duncan and sister, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Anna Duncan and sister, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 16. Daughters of Isadora Duncan

Background imageSleeves Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, La Sage Femme (image 1 of 3), between c1678 and c1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, La Sage Femme (image 1 of 3), between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, La Sage Femme (image 1 of 3), between c1678 and c1693

Background imageSleeves Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame en Habit de Chasse, 1670. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame en Habit de Chasse, 1670. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame en Habit de Chasse, 1670

Background imageSleeves Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame qui Jouë de la Viole... between c1682 and c1686

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame qui Jouë de la Viole... between c1682 and c1686. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame qui Joue de la Viole en Chantant, between c1682 and c1686

Background imageSleeves Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysanne des Environs de Berne, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysanne des Environs de Berne, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Paysanne des Environs de Berne, c1797

Background imageSleeves Collection: Hedvig Eleonora, 1636-1715, Queen of Sweden, Princess of Holstein-Gottorp, mid-17th century

Hedvig Eleonora, 1636-1715, Queen of Sweden, Princess of Holstein-Gottorp, mid-17th century. Creator: Nicolas Vallari
Hedvig Eleonora, 1636-1715, Queen of Sweden, Princess of Holstein-Gottorp, mid-17th century

Background imageSleeves Collection: Hedvig Sofia, 1623-83, Princess of Brandenburg, 1649. Creator: Unknown

Hedvig Sofia, 1623-83, Princess of Brandenburg, 1649. Creator: Unknown
Hedvig Sofia, 1623-83, Princess of Brandenburg, 1649. Additional Info: Portrait of Hedwig Sophie of Brandenburg (1623-1683), wife of William VI, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel (1629-1663)

Background imageSleeves Collection: Miss Ida Wilhelmine Trock, 1835. Creator: Jorgen Pedersen Roed

Miss Ida Wilhelmine Trock, 1835. Creator: Jorgen Pedersen Roed
Miss Ida Wilhelmine Trock, 1835

Background imageSleeves Collection: Jean De Geer, 1632 - 1696. Creator: Jan Mytens

Jean De Geer, 1632 - 1696. Creator: Jan Mytens
Jean De Geer, 1632 - 1696, Unknown date

Background imageSleeves Collection: Maria Leszczynska, Queen of France, 1712. Creator: Jaen Starbus

Maria Leszczynska, Queen of France, 1712. Creator: Jaen Starbus
Maria Leszczynska, Queen of France, 1712

Background imageSleeves Collection: Maria Amalia, 1653-1711, 1729. Creator: Johan N Cramer

Maria Amalia, 1653-1711, 1729. Creator: Johan N Cramer
Maria Amalia, 1653-1711, 1729

Background imageSleeves Collection: Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa, 1528. Creator: Master Hillebrandt

Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa, 1528. Creator: Master Hillebrandt
Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa, 1528

Background imageSleeves Collection: Lovisa Ulrika, 1720-1782, Princess of Prussia, Queen of Sweden, 1768

Lovisa Ulrika, 1720-1782, Princess of Prussia, Queen of Sweden, 1768. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger
Lovisa Ulrika, 1720-1782, Princess of Prussia, Queen of Sweden, 1768

Background imageSleeves Collection: Margareta Leijonhuvud, 1516-1551, Queen of Sweden, 16th century. Creator: Johan Baptista van Uther

Margareta Leijonhuvud, 1516-1551, Queen of Sweden, 16th century. Creator: Johan Baptista van Uther
Margareta Leijonhuvud, 1516-1551, Queen of Sweden, 16th century




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"Sleeves: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step into the world of sleeves, where fashion meets history and art intertwines with culture. From the regal elegance of Elizabeth I to the fierce determination of suffragettes, they have played a significant role in shaping our perception of power, grace, and resilience. In George Gower's portrait of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland circa 1588, her majestic presence is enhanced by voluminous sleeves that symbolize her authority. These extravagant garments were not only fashionable but also served as a visual representation of her reign. Fast forward to a time when women fought for their rights on multiple fronts. The suffragette movement embraced unconventional methods like Jiu-Jitsu for self-defense. Imagine these brave women donning tailored suits with practical yet stylish sleeves that allowed them freedom while making a statement about their strength. Venturing outside the realm of royalty and activism, we find blacksmiths working tirelessly at their forge. Their muscular arms adorned with rolled-up sleeves speak volumes about hard work and dedication. These unsung heroes embody the essence of craftsmanship through sweat-soaked shirtsleeves. Frans Hals' iconic painting "The Laughing Cavalier" captures an enigmatic figure from two different eras - 1624 and 1943 or c1915 respectively. In both versions, his elaborate lace cuffs add flair to his flamboyant attire while reflecting changing fashion trends over time. Sleeves transcend gender boundaries as well; Vaslav Nijinsky effortlessly combines athleticism with grace in his tennis outfit featuring short-sleeved tops that allow him unrestricted movement on the court. This fusion between sports and style showcases how even functional clothing can be transformed into a fashion statement. Evening wear takes center stage in 1939 when glamorous gowns boasted intricate sleeve designs that added drama to every step taken on red carpets around the world.