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Chiffon Collection

Background imageChiffon Collection: Dior dress and Fath suit, 1954

Dior dress and Fath suit, 1954
A 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

Background imageChiffon Collection: Carnaby Street Boutique

Carnaby Street Boutique
CARNABY 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

Background imageChiffon Collection: Advert for Dickins & Jones lace items 1912

Advert for Dickins & Jones lace items 1912
Selection of danity lace items for Christmas gifts for women. 1912

Background imageChiffon Collection: London Life front cover, 23 July 1966

London Life front cover, 23 July 1966
Front 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

Background imageChiffon Collection: Music sheet cover for Queen of the May Quadrille

Music sheet cover for Queen of the May Quadrille
Music 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)

Background imageChiffon Collection: Summer Fashions of 1928 - Two charming Ascot Gowns

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

Background imageChiffon Collection: Isabel Jeans, actress, (1891-1985) studio fashion portrait, with fashion illustration

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

Background imageChiffon Collection: Top left a jumper suit by Gordon Conway and bottom

Top left a jumper suit by Gordon Conway and bottom right Margaret Bannerman in a flower patterened chiffon gown by Lenief, London, 1925

Background imageChiffon Collection: A sketch by Gordon Conway of The Black Frock, London 1926

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

Background imageChiffon Collection: Young lady with Flowers

Young lady with Flowers
Young lady in a long chiffon dress and large brimmed hat carrying a basket of yellow flowers. Date: 1903

Background imageChiffon Collection: The Motor Girl

The Motor Girl
Portrait of a young attractive and confident motorist, with a chiffon scarf securing her hat. Artist: Joseph W Hammick Date: 1913

Background imageChiffon Collection: Woman in white dress ornamented with pink bouffants

Woman in white dress ornamented with pink bouffants
Woman 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

Background imageChiffon Collection: Woman in marine blue chiffon skirt and turquoise vest, 1913

Woman in marine blue chiffon skirt and turquoise vest, 1913
Woman in skirt of marine blue chiffon, vest of turquoise crepe de chine, seated on a chaise longue. Jupe de mousseline de soie marine

Background imageChiffon Collection: Porcelain designs for tableware, 1913

Porcelain designs for tableware, 1913
Porcelain designs for tableware from Saxe, Mennecy, Nymphenbourg and Wedgwood, 1913. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes

Background imageChiffon Collection: Woman in tunic dress of gold-eye embroidered chiffon

Woman in tunic dress of gold-eye embroidered chiffon and leopard-skin cape. Tunique de mousseline oieil or brodee, manchon de leopard

Background imageChiffon Collection: Woman in house gown of coral-print silk over a linen

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

Background imageChiffon Collection: Woman in afternoon dress of black velvet and green satin

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

Background imageChiffon Collection: Woman in embroidered chiffon dress and open jacket

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

Background imageChiffon Collection: Porcelain vases, jardiniere, ashtray, figures, etc

Porcelain vases, jardiniere, ashtray, figures, etc
Porcelain vases, jardiniere, ashtray, figures from Geo Rouards shop A la Paix, 30 avenue d Opera. Modeles de Geo Rouard A la Paix

Background imageChiffon Collection: Woman in velvet dress with chiffon double tunic

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

Background imageChiffon Collection: Woman in zibeline coat with collar and cuffs in

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)

Background imageChiffon Collection: Woman in dress of taffeta and printed chiffon

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)

Background imageChiffon Collection: Woman in yellow taffeta afternoon dress

Woman in yellow taffeta afternoon dress with laced sleeves. Petite robe de taffetas pour l apres-midi. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Background imageChiffon Collection: Woman in yellow chiffon night gown and hat getting into bed

Woman in yellow chiffon night gown and hat getting into bed
Woman in yellow chiffon night gown and hat, bed with striped curtains, white doves in foreground. Costume et coiffure de nuit en mousseline jaune

Background imageChiffon Collection: Woman in waistcoat of pekine velvet over a printed

Woman in waistcoat of pekine velvet over a printed
Woman 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

Background imageChiffon Collection: Woman in white and orange chiffon dress for a garden party

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

Background imageChiffon Collection: Woman in ruched dress and coat with hat and parasol

Woman in ruched dress and coat with hat and parasol looking at a butterfly on her hand. Robe a retroussis. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Background imageChiffon Collection: Woman in velvet cape, damask dress and pink slippers

Woman in velvet cape, damask dress and pink slippers
Woman in white velvet cape embroidered with pearls, white damask dress and pink slippers in front of Chinese lacquer screen

Background imageChiffon Collection: Woman of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century

Woman of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century
Married 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

Background imageChiffon Collection: Womens blouses 1905

Womens blouses 1905
Two models wearing charming blouses, available from Peter Robinson store. Model on the left wearing evening blouse of white chiffon spot

Background imageChiffon Collection: Advert for Dickins & Jones clothing sale 1917

Advert for Dickins & Jones clothing sale 1917
Great two week sale on womens outdoor wear. 1917

Background imageChiffon Collection: Advert for Woollands womens clothing 1927

Advert for Woollands womens clothing 1927
Selection of ladies tea frocks for Autumn, 1927. 1927

Background imageChiffon Collection: Latest fashions of elegant womens hats, advertised in Peter Robinson

Latest fashions of elegant womens hats, advertised in Peter Robinson, store in Oxford Street, London. Date: 1905

Background imageChiffon Collection: Womens fashion 1912

Womens fashion 1912
Delicate 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

Background imageChiffon Collection: Advert for Peter Robinsons Autumn fashions 1925

Advert for Peter Robinsons Autumn fashions 1925
Autumn fashions for twenties women, left; black distinctive short coat, made from mohair with broad -tail effect lined in satin

Background imageChiffon Collection: Children of the year. August

Children of the year. August
Young girl in long white chiffon dress & bonnet, looking out to sea from the shore.Date: 1901

Background imageChiffon Collection: Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove evening coats 1929 Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove evening coats 1929 Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove
Selection of fashionable evening wrap around coats, with fur cuffs and collars. Date: 1929

Background imageChiffon Collection: Page of fashion adverts - October 1909

Page of fashion adverts - October 1909
Page 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

Background imageChiffon Collection: Advert for Peter Robinsons womens blouses 1907

Advert for Peter Robinsons womens blouses 1907
Three women wearing charming creations of net and lace blouses. Date: 1907

Background imageChiffon Collection: 1890s Couple

1890s Couple
He: 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

Background imageChiffon Collection: 1930S MEDIAEVAL FROCK

1930S MEDIAEVAL FROCK
A 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

Background imageChiffon Collection: IVORY CIGARETTE HOLDER

IVORY CIGARETTE HOLDER
Carved ivory cigarette holders are fashionable... Date: 1930s

Background imageChiffon Collection: BED JACKET 1930S

BED JACKET 1930S
A 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

Background imageChiffon Collection: WOMAN / MAROUSSILE DRESS

WOMAN / MAROUSSILE DRESS
Maroussile 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

Background imageChiffon Collection: Blonde Pin-Up 1 / Colour

Blonde Pin-Up 1 / Colour
Fifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, kneels demurely on a chiffon sheet

Background imageChiffon Collection: Fashion at the threatre 1912

Fashion at the threatre 1912
French models wearing clothing for the theatre, creations by Buzenet. (left), Purple and blue taffeta tunic dress, with lace ruffles sleeves

Background imageChiffon Collection: Young woman in nylon nightie

Young woman in nylon nightie
A young woman in a nylon nightie sits at her bedroom dressing table and combs her hair. Date: late 1970s

Background imageChiffon Collection: Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1935

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1935
Bear Brand supreme superfine 54 gauge stockings. Soft sunshine hatters - so do Bear Brands finest gauge stockings. 1935



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