Sleeves Collection (#5)

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

Aletta Pancras (1649-1707) Wife of François de Vicq, 1670. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
Aletta Pancras (1649-1707) Wife of Francois de Vicq, 1670

François de Vicq, Burgomaster of Amsterdam for several Terms from 1697on, 1670. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
Francois de Vicq, Burgomaster of Amsterdam for several Terms from 1697, 1670

Fredrika Amalia, 1649-1704, Princess of Denmark, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, c.1670. Creator: Jurgen Ovens
Fredrika Amalia, 1649-1704, Princess of Denmark, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, c.1670

Desideria, 1777-1860, Queen of Sweden and Norway, 1822. Creator: Fredric Westin
Desideria, 1777-1860, Queen of Sweden and Norway, 1822

Georg Stiernhielm, 1598-1672, 1663. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Georg Stiernhielm, 1598-1672, 1663

The Poultryman, 1827. Creator: Ignace Brice
The Poultryman, 1827

Girolamo Sannazaro, delegate from Mantua, after a work of the 17th century. Creator: Anon
Girolamo Sannazaro, delegate from Mantua, after a work of the 17th century

The Genre Painting (image 23 of 28), 1710. Creator: Unknown
The Genre Painting (image 23 of 28), 1710

Didrik von Hatten, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Didrik von Hatten, c17th century

Cornelius Gobelius, c17th century, Creator: Anon
Cornelius Gobelius, c17th century

Portrait of Mrs. Sackett, 1839. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Portrait of Mrs. Sackett, 1839. It is unfortunate that so little is known about this vividly portrayed personality, this Mrs. or Miss, Sackett

Woman with a parasol, c.1916. Creator: Reijer Stolk
Woman with a parasol, c.1916. Woman in a dress, necklace and earrings

Woman in Black Dress, 1936, No. 11, c.1936. Creator: Monogrammist M.L
Woman in Black Dress, 1936, No. 11, c.1936

Agatha Petronella Hartsen (1814-1878) wearing her wedding dress... 17 March 1841, (1841). Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman
Agatha Petronella Hartsen (1814-1878) wearing her wedding dress on the occasion of her marriage to Jan van der Hoop, 17 March 1841, (1841)

Gustav Soop of Limingo, c17th century. Creator: David von Krafft
Gustav Soop of Limingo, c17th century

Memorial Portrait of Moses ter Borch, 1667-1669. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
Memorial Portrait of Moses ter Borch, 1667-1669

Woman in riding dress, with feathered hat, gloves, and whip in hand, 1866. Creator: Charles Rochussen
Woman in riding dress, with feathered hat, gloves, and whip in hand, 1866

Portrait of Margaretha Cornelia van de Poll, Wife of Cornelis Munter, 1750. Creator: Jean Fournier
Portrait of Margaretha Cornelia van de Poll, Wife of Cornelis Munter, 1750

Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1803-1804. Creator: Unknown
Journal of Ladies and Fashions, 1803-1804

The Standard Bearer, 1636. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Standard Bearer, 1636

Beata von Yxkull, married Gyllenstierna (1618-1667), 1640. Creators: Anon, Erik Karlsson Gyllenstierna
Beata von Yxkull, married Gyllenstierna (1618-1667), 1640

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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.