Dior dress and Fath suit, 1954A dress in diaphanous floral chiffon with a 3D rose at the shoulder and a leather belt at the waist by Christian Dior. On the right is the braced silhouette of a tweed suit by Fath with vertical
Carnaby Street BoutiqueCARNABY STREET A girl poses in the mirror as she tries on an outfit with a short waistcoat. Her friend is wearing a see-through chiffon blouse. " Lady Jane" boutique
London Life front cover, 23 July 1966Front cover of the impossibly groovy London Life magazine which ran for just two years between 1965 and 1966 but chronicled the life and times of swinging sixties London
Music sheet cover for Queen of the May QuadrilleMusic sheet cover for the Queen of the May Quadrille, composed by the French conductor Louis Antoine Jullien (1812-1860), and dedicated to Mrs Robert Arkwright (the actress Frances Crawford Kemble)
Isabel Jeans, actress, (1891-1985) studio fashion portrait, with fashion illustration. With description, Miss Isabel Jeans wears an unusual cocktail or cinema gown designed by Peggy Morris
Summer Fashions of 1928 - Two charming Ascot Gowns designed by Norman Hartnell. On left, a chiffon dress combining new sorts of printed patterns with box pleated skirt and broad black leather belt
Top left a jumper suit by Gordon Conway and bottom right Margaret Bannerman in a flower patterened chiffon gown by Lenief, London, 1925
A sketch by Gordon Conway of The Black Frock, London 1926 - made of black georgette gleaming with paillettes and adorned with two hyge white chiffon roses on the back of one shoulder Date: 1926
Young lady with FlowersYoung lady in a long chiffon dress and large brimmed hat carrying a basket of yellow flowers. Date: 1903
The Motor GirlPortrait of a young attractive and confident motorist, with a chiffon scarf securing her hat. Artist: Joseph W Hammick Date: 1913
Woman in white dress ornamented with pink bouffantsWoman holding sheet music in white dress ornamented with pink bouffants, black crepe and lace bonnet, pink corsage and fichu, black velvet belt. Handcoloured lithograph by A
Woman in marine blue chiffon skirt and turquoise vest, 1913Woman in skirt of marine blue chiffon, vest of turquoise crepe de chine, seated on a chaise longue. Jupe de mousseline de soie marine
Porcelain designs for tableware, 1913Porcelain designs for tableware from Saxe, Mennecy, Nymphenbourg and Wedgwood, 1913. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes
Woman in tunic dress of gold-eye embroidered chiffon and leopard-skin cape. Tunique de mousseline oieil or brodee, manchon de leopard
Woman in house gown of coral-print silk over a linen petticoat. Aquarium with coral and goldfish. Robe d interieur en soie brochee, ouverte sur un dessous de linon
Woman in afternoon dress of black velvet and green satin, with fur stole and muff. Robe d apres-midi en velours noir et satin vert. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by H
Woman in embroidered chiffon dress and open jacket trimmed with skunk fur, child in coral pink smock with swan trim. Robe de mousseline de soie brodee et soutachee a jacquette ouverte bordee de
Porcelain vases, jardiniere, ashtray, figures, etcPorcelain vases, jardiniere, ashtray, figures from Geo Rouards shop A la Paix, 30 avenue d Opera. Modeles de Geo Rouard A la Paix
Woman in velvet dress with chiffon double tunic trimmed with skunk fur, stole and muff of white fox fur. Robe de velours a double tunique de mousseline de soie bordee de skunks
Woman in zibeline coat with collar and cuffs in white fox fur. Manteau de Zibeline a col et poignets de renard blanc. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)
Woman in dress of taffeta and printed chiffon. Robe de taffetas et mousseline de soie peinte. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Fabius (Alberto Fabio Lorenzi)
Woman in yellow taffeta afternoon dress with laced sleeves. Petite robe de taffetas pour l apres-midi. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)
Woman in yellow chiffon night gown and hat getting into bedWoman in yellow chiffon night gown and hat, bed with striped curtains, white doves in foreground. Costume et coiffure de nuit en mousseline jaune
Woman in waistcoat of pekine velvet over a printedWoman with parasol in waistcoat of pekine velvet over a printed sheath dress. Automobile with black boy in livery. Veste de velours pekine noir et auburn sur fourreau defrissonnette peinte
Woman in white and orange chiffon dress for a garden party. Robe de Garden Party en mousseline blanche et liberty orange. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by H
Woman in ruched dress and coat with hat and parasol looking at a butterfly on her hand. Robe a retroussis. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)
Woman in velvet cape, damask dress and pink slippersWoman in white velvet cape embroidered with pearls, white damask dress and pink slippers in front of Chinese lacquer screen
Woman of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th centuryMarried woman of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. She wears an embroidered cap of pleated chiffon, and a full cape of rich cloth, decorated with gold braid
Womens blouses 1905Two models wearing charming blouses, available from Peter Robinson store. Model on the left wearing evening blouse of white chiffon spot
Advert for Dickins & Jones clothing sale 1917Great two week sale on womens outdoor wear. 1917
Advert for Woollands womens clothing 1927Selection of ladies tea frocks for Autumn, 1927. 1927
Latest fashions of elegant womens hats, advertised in Peter Robinson, store in Oxford Street, London. Date: 1905
Womens fashion 1912Delicate colouring in chiffon and gauze, swathered round the straw hat and hanging in graceful folds at the back which almost reaches the waist. Date: 1912
Advert for Peter Robinsons Autumn fashions 1925Autumn fashions for twenties women, left; black distinctive short coat, made from mohair with broad -tail effect lined in satin
Children of the year. AugustYoung girl in long white chiffon dress & bonnet, looking out to sea from the shore.Date: 1901
Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove evening coats 1929 Advert for Marshall & SnelgroveSelection of fashionable evening wrap around coats, with fur cuffs and collars. Date: 1929
Page of fashion adverts - October 1909Page of four fashion adverts for clothing, for Autumn, in The Tatler, October 1909. Aquascutum Ltd, waterproof pure wool coats for men and women. Debenham & Freebody, fur-lined coat with squirrel
Advert for Peter Robinsons womens blouses 1907Three women wearing charming creations of net and lace blouses. Date: 1907
1890s CoupleHe: straw boater, cane, wing collar & single-breasted suit. She: hat adorned with chiffon & plumes, blouse ornamented with pin-tucks & feather trim & a plain skirt cut in panels. Date: 1890s
1930S MEDIAEVAL FROCKA young woman wears a 1930s dress with mediaeval overtones composed of lace and chiffon. The young man wears a very large buttonhole on his dinner jacket. Date: 1930s
IVORY CIGARETTE HOLDERCarved ivory cigarette holders are fashionable... Date: 1930s
BED JACKET 1930SA dainty bed-jacket of peach chiffon with gathered neckline and elbow length sleeves, worn over a satin, full-length nightdress. The tips of her slippers can be seen. Date: 1930
WOMAN / MAROUSSILE DRESSMaroussile dress: finely beaded corsage with square neckline, narrow satin belt with paste clasp, softly gathered chiffon over-skirt ornamented with a tulip motif Date: 1927
Fashion at the threatre 1912French models wearing clothing for the theatre, creations by Buzenet. (left), Purple and blue taffeta tunic dress, with lace ruffles sleeves
Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1935Bear Brand supreme superfine 54 gauge stockings. Soft sunshine hatters - so do Bear Brands finest gauge stockings. 1935
Female Hippy 1967HIPPIES A spaced-out hippy woman, wearing the obligatory flowers in her hair, transfers, beads, tinsel and floaty layers of chiffon etc. Date: August 1967
Dress by Pierre Balmain, 1960A dress by Pierre Balmain in pale yellow silk chiffon with a matching hat trimmed with roses and white lilac. Date: 1960
Blonde Pin-Up 1 / ColourFifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, kneels demurely on a chiffon sheet
