Sleeves Collection (#4)

Fashion Plate (Opera Costume), 1820. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Opera Costume), 1820

Fashion Plate (Parisian Opera Costume), 1819. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Parisian Opera Costume), 1819

Fashion Plate (Ball Dress), 1819. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Ball Dress), 1819

Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1815. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1815

Fashion Plate (Baronial Helmet & Arundel Fete Dress), 1815. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Baronial Helmet & Arundel Fete Dress), 1815

Fashion Plate (Afternoon Dress), 1815. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Afternoon Dress), 1815

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de l'Isle de Candie, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme de l'Isle de Candie, c1797

Fashion Plate (Ball Dress), 1812. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Ball Dress), 1812

Isabella Klara Eugenia, 1566-1633, Princess of Spain, Archduchess of Austria. Creator: Anon
Isabella Klara Eugenia, 1566-1633, Princess of Spain, Archduchess of Austria, Unknown date

Fashion Plate (Court Dress), 1822. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Court Dress), 1822

Man's fitted, double-breasted banyan or at-home robe, with cuffed, two-piece... 1750-60. Creator: Unknown
Man's fitted, double-breasted banyan or at-home robe, with cuffed, two-piece set-in sleeves and mandarin collar, 1750-60

Portrait of Marie Leszczynska (1703-1768), Queen of France, 18th century. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Marie Leszczynska (1703-1768), Queen of France, 18th century

Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysanne de Basle, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Paysanne de Basle, c1797

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Cavalier en Surtout, Bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Cavalier en Surtout, Bound 1703-1704

Christina, 1626-89, Queen of Sweden, 1650. Creator: Anon
Christina, 1626-89, Queen of Sweden, 1650

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Gentil-homme, Bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Gentil-homme, Bound 1703-1704

Actor Matsumoto Hanshiro (or Ichikawa Komazo?) (image 1 of 3), between c1805 and c1810. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Actor Matsumoto Hanshiro (or Ichikawa Komazo?) (image 1 of 3), between c1805 and c1810

Nicolo Promontorio, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Nicolo Promontorio, c17th century

Mattias Björnclou, 1607-1671, councillor, 17th century. Creator: Anon
Mattias Bjornclou, 1607-1671, councillor, 17th century

Johann Vultejus, 1605-1684, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Vultejus, 1605-1684, c17th century

Johann Friedrich von Löben, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Friedrich von Loben, c17th century

Johann Balthasar Schneider, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Balthasar Schneider, c17th century

Johan VIII, 1601-1657, Count of Sayn and Wittgenstein, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan VIII, 1601-1657, Count of Sayn and Wittgenstein, c17th century

Johan Adler Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Adler Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century

Hermann Mylius, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Hermann Mylius, c17th century

Hermann Adolf Scherger, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Hermann Adolf Scherger, c17th century

Henry II, 1595-1663, of Bourbon-Orleans, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Henry II, 1595-1663, of Bourbon-Orleans, c17th century

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

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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.