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Tulle Collection (#2)

"Tulle: A Timeless Elegance in Fashion" In the realm of fashion, tulle reigns supreme as a fabric that exudes grace and sophistication

Background imageTulle Collection: A Dance Dress (litho)

A Dance Dress (litho)
1063491 A Dance Dress (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dance Dress. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageTulle Collection: Rear view of woman in the fashions of 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)

Rear view of woman in the fashions of 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986549 Rear view of woman in the fashions of 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Rear view of woman in the fashions of 1798)

Background imageTulle Collection: Fashionable woman on the Champs-Elysees, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)

Fashionable woman on the Champs-Elysees, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986600 Fashionable woman on the Champs-Elysees, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman on the Champs Elyseess, 1798)

Background imageTulle Collection: Theodosia Burr (Mrs. Joseph Alston, 1783-1813), 1802. Oil on canvas

Theodosia Burr (Mrs. Joseph Alston, 1783-1813), 1802. Oil on canvas
1249200 Theodosia Burr (Mrs. Joseph Alston, 1783-1813), 1802. Oil on canvas by Vanderlyn, John (1775-1852); 55.9x47.6 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageTulle Collection: Dress designed by Ann Lowe, 1959. Creator: Ann Lowe

Dress designed by Ann Lowe, 1959. Creator: Ann Lowe
A pink satin and organza dress designed by Ann Lowe. The bodice of the dress is strapless and is made of a pale pink satin

Background imageTulle Collection: Dress designed by Ann Lowe, 1958. Creator: Ann Lowe

Dress designed by Ann Lowe, 1958. Creator: Ann Lowe
A cream silk faille dress with embroidered floral applique decorations designed by Ann Lowe. The dress has a bodice with cap sleeves, a scoop neck front, and a deep scoop neck back

Background imageTulle Collection: Dress designed by Ann Lowe, 1966-1967. Creator: Ann Lowe

Dress designed by Ann Lowe, 1966-1967. Creator: Ann Lowe
An ivory dress decorated with swirls of handmade fabric rose vines, designed by Ann Lowe. The variety of rose depicted on the dress is the American Beauty

Background imageTulle Collection: Mother

Mother
"As mothers and daughters, we are connected with one another. My mother is the bones of my spine, keeping me straight and true. She is my blood, making sure it runs rich and strong

Background imageTulle Collection: The Queen steps smiling from the Royal Train at Victoria Station

The Queen steps smiling from the Royal Train at Victoria Station, as she arrives in Manchester, 4th May 1972

Background imageTulle Collection: Girl climbing on a sundial outside Tulle House Museum

Girl climbing on a sundial outside Tulle House Museum
A little girl pulls herself up to see a sundial outside Tulle House Museum and Art Gallery, Carlisle, Cumbria. She wears a summer dress and a straw boater hat with a ribbon at the back

Background imageTulle Collection: White and Pink Tulle. - In The Park, c1900. Artist: Albert Ludovici

White and Pink Tulle. - In The Park, c1900. Artist: Albert Ludovici
White and Pink Tulle: In The Park, c1900. From The Studio Volume 36. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1905-6]

Background imageTulle Collection: Norman Hartnell tulle gown

Norman Hartnell tulle gown
A striking frock in white tulle embroidered with pearls embodying the lengthening of skirts which typified fashions towards the end of the 1920s and beginning of the 1930s

Background imageTulle Collection: Edwardian women in tricorne and bicorne hats 1912

Edwardian women in tricorne and bicorne hats 1912
Left tricorne, hat with three-cornered, in black tagal, trimmed with two pom - poms, one in black and the other white. Right, amazon, hat made of leghorn

Background imageTulle Collection: 1930S Evening Dress

1930S Evening Dress
A glamorous woman with pencil- thin eyebrows shows off a long sparkling evening dress of shimmering tulle Date: 1930s

Background imageTulle Collection: Barbara Cartland in her wedding dress

Barbara Cartland in her wedding dress
Dame Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland (1901-2000), married name Mrs Barbara McCorquodale, British novelist. Pictured in the wedding gown she designed herself for her marriage to Alistair McCorquodale

Background imageTulle Collection: Madame Kyra Alanova by Madame Yevonde

Madame Kyra Alanova by Madame Yevonde
Madame Kyra Alanova (1902-1965) by Madame Yevonde. She was a dancer, appearing in a special matinee at St Jamess Theatre, London

Background imageTulle Collection: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace
The Queen and Prince Philip in the Music Room at Buckingham Palace, taken on the eve of their departure to North America. The Queen wears a shimmering gown of white tulle embroidered in silver

Background imageTulle Collection: Architecture Pittoresque ou Monuments des xveme

Architecture Pittoresque ou Monuments des xveme. Et xvieme. Siecles: Chateaux De France des XV et XVI Siecles: Pl. 10, Vielles Maisons A Tulle (Correze), 1860

Background imageTulle Collection: A Young Boy And Young Girl Holding Hands And Walking Through A Field; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia

A Young Boy And Young Girl Holding Hands And Walking Through A Field; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Background imageTulle Collection: A Young Girl With A Pink Princess Dress Leans In To Kiss A Young Boy; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia

A Young Girl With A Pink Princess Dress Leans In To Kiss A Young Boy; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Background imageTulle Collection: Advert for La Samaritaine womens clothing 1906

Advert for La Samaritaine womens clothing 1906
Selection of fashionable clothing for women, available at La Samaritaine, a large department store in Paris. 1906

Background imageTulle Collection: Royal Wedding 1947. The Wedding Dress

Royal Wedding 1947. The Wedding Dress
The dress designed for Princess Elizabeth by Norman Hartnell of ivory duchesse satin with hand embroidery on the skirt and bodice and Court train (fifteen feet long and of ivory tulle)

Background imageTulle Collection: Diplomacy staring Gladys Cooper

Diplomacy staring Gladys Cooper
Diplomacy adapted from Dora by Victorien Sardou (5 September 1831 8 November 1908) at the Theatre du Vaudeville, Paris, on 22nd January 1877, by Clement Scott (6 October 1841 25 June 1904) and B. C

Background imageTulle Collection: Great way to the races 1912

Great way to the races 1912
French women wearing winter horse racing attire. Date: 1912

Background imageTulle Collection: Beautiful gowns for the spring season 1913

Beautiful gowns for the spring season 1913
Three women models wearing pretty fashionable frocks for evening and afternoon wear 1913, almond green charmeuse forms the skirt of model on the left, which is cut with a train

Background imageTulle Collection: Intricate laced jabot for May 1913

Intricate laced jabot for May 1913
Examples of intricate jabot for womens clothing, using broad lace frills, castellated edge, pleated frill combined with hem stitch. Date: 1913

Background imageTulle Collection: Models wearing elegant gowns 1912

Models wearing elegant gowns 1912
Three women models wearing dainty toque hats and elegant gowns. 1912

Background imageTulle Collection: Fashion by Gordon Conway: Paris prefers two trains

Fashion by Gordon Conway: Paris prefers two trains
A dress of black silk tulle with a train that springs from the upper pleated flounce. The corsage is cut square at the front and high at the back; it is trimmed with moire ribbon

Background imageTulle Collection: Advert for Swan & Edgars womens coats 1909

Advert for Swan & Edgars womens coats 1909
Selection of Edwardian of smart coats for all occasions, available at Swan & Edgars department store in Regent Street and Piccadilly, London. 1909

Background imageTulle Collection: Lastest fashion for women 1909

Lastest fashion for women 1909
Three elegant women wearing long flowing dresses with three-quarter-length sleeves, white long gloves, high neckline, hair high to support their oversized hats with extra plumage. 1906

Background imageTulle Collection: Edwardian women wearing large hats with trimmings 1906

Edwardian women wearing large hats with trimmings 1906
Edwardian fashionable women wearing summer hats, hair high to support their oversized hats that were perched on the very front of the foreheads, with trimmings of ribbons, flowers and lace. 1906

Background imageTulle Collection: Bridal headdresses and veils 1912

Bridal headdresses and veils 1912
Two ways of arranging the bridal veil. In one silver leaves and pearls blossom hold the filmy lace in position on the hair

Background imageTulle Collection: Edwardian bows, floral and feathered hats 1909

Edwardian bows, floral and feathered hats 1909
Seletion of fashionable hats: toque, brimless hat that had a very wide crown and Merry Widow a large hat with a large brim, trimmed with bows, satin ribbon, plumed feathers and flowers. 1909

Background imageTulle Collection: Lehar / Widow / Elsie Photo

Lehar / Widow / Elsie Photo
Lily Elsie (as Sonia) in Lehars operetta " The Merry Widow" in a hat with a deep crown decorated with tulle & ostrich plumes which became synonymous with the name. Date: 1907

Background imageTulle Collection: Two women in summer clothing for Henley Regatta 1907

Two women in summer clothing for Henley Regatta 1907
Two women wearing designs for Henley Regatta. (left) Dress is of white linen trimmed with panels of pale blue lace fastened with linen buttons

Background imageTulle Collection: Women in dust cloak 1907

Women in dust cloak 1907
Edwardian woman wearing a charming loose cloak without sleeves in shantung, silk trimmed with red and black embroideries. 1907

Background imageTulle Collection: Advert for Dickins & Jones stylish lace wear 1912

Advert for Dickins & Jones stylish lace wear 1912
Fashionable lace wear for women. 1912

Background imageTulle Collection: Tatler front cover - fashion for brides 1965

Tatler front cover - fashion for brides 1965
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a bride wearing a headdress of big white organdie flowers with a long tulle veil from Reed Crawford. Her lipstick is Cuban Rose by Yardley. 1965

Background imageTulle Collection: Costume of Madame de Chateau-Regnault, merveilleuse

Costume of Madame de Chateau-Regnault, merveilleuse.. Costume of Madame de Chateau-Regnault, merveilleuse in Revolutionary fashion

Background imageTulle Collection: parasol, 1860, belt, black leather boots, fortress, castle, fort, stronghold, castle

parasol, 1860, belt, black leather boots, fortress, castle, fort, stronghold, castle
The Paris Fashions For June; Child; 1860;, parasol; full under-sleeves; tulle; child play; hat; castle; manor; tower; umbrella

Background imageTulle Collection: Marguerite de Valois (1553-1615) Queen of Navarre, known as Queen Margot, aged 17

Marguerite de Valois (1553-1615) Queen of Navarre, known as Queen Margot, aged 17
XIR346331 Marguerite de Valois (1553-1615) Queen of Navarre, known as Queen Margot, aged 17, 1570 (oil on panel) by Clouet

Background imageTulle Collection: Folding fan with a sheet of tulle, on which bobbin and needle lace is appliqued

Folding fan with a sheet of tulle, on which bobbin and needle lace is appliqued and musical angels are painted with tempera, on a pearl frame, L. Stouder, Anonymous, Anonymous, c. 1880 - c. 1900

Background imageTulle Collection: Bridal bouquet

Bridal bouquet

Background imageTulle Collection: Glamorous woman in evening dress showing legs, posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Glamorous woman in evening dress showing legs, posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Background imageTulle Collection: Her 60th birthday, and a day of smiles today (Thursday) for Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Her 60th birthday, and a day of smiles today (Thursday) for Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother... Baby Prince Andrew (born on February 19th this year)

Background imageTulle Collection: Departement of Correze, France, True Colour Satellite Image

Departement of Correze, France, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the departement of Correze, France. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

Background imageTulle Collection: Departement of Correze, France, Satellite Image With Bump Effect

Departement of Correze, France, Satellite Image With Bump Effect
Satellite view with bump effect of the departement of Correze, France. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Background imageTulle Collection: Two young ladies in dresses by Doucet

Two young ladies in dresses by Doucet
Two fashionable young ladies in sleeveless afternoon dresses by Doucet. On the left, a black silk chiffon and tulle tubular dress embroidered with white pearls




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"Tulle: A Timeless Elegance in Fashion" In the realm of fashion, tulle reigns supreme as a fabric that exudes grace and sophistication. Its delicate nature has graced the wardrobes of countless style icons throughout history, leaving an indelible mark on their sartorial choices. One such iconic moment was captured in 1954 when Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh donned regal attire adorned with tulle. The ethereal fabric added an enchanting touch to their ensembles, elevating their royal presence to new heights. But it wasn't just royalty who embraced the allure of tulle. In 1953, during a Coronation Summer, women from all walks of life indulged in its whimsical charm. Countess de la Falaise epitomized elegance as she showcased a white cotton tulle evening gown designed by Chanel. Innumerable frills cascaded down her silhouette, creating an exquisite vision fit for any grand occasion. The versatility transcended time and trends. Even in 1913, women flaunted hats trimmed with large bows resembling butterfly wings or windmills - a testament to how this fabric can transform into various forms while retaining its inherent beauty. Tales from yesteryears also speak volumes about tulle's impact on fashion enthusiasts. From Edwardian tricorne and bicorne hats worn by elegant ladies in 1912 to glamorous evening dresses adorning women during the 1930s; each era witnessed the transformative power of this magical material. Notable figures like Barbara Cartland immortalized themselves through memorable moments captured wearing wedding gowns embellished with layers upon layers of delicate tulle - symbolizing love's eternal embrace. Photographs further unveil Madame Kyra Alanova draped gracefully in garments crafted from this captivating fabric by none other than Madame Yevonde herself - showcasing how artistry intertwines seamlessly with fashion.