Crepe Collection (page 4)

A widows mourning dress, WW1
A becoming widows dress of dull black crepe de chine. The jupe is of black crepe, with an accordion-pleated tunic of crepe de chine

Dickins & Jones First World War advertisement
Advertisement for Dickins and Jones, the department store in Regent Street, London, advertising their rich, brocaded crepe shirts

Mourning fashion with parasol, WW1
A lady in mourning during the First World War carrying a parasol of black silk bordered with crepe. Date: 1915

Three society models by Madame Yevonde, wearing pique organdie and crepe. They are Countess Bosdari (right) in a Molyneux model, Countess de la Falaise (far left) in a Chanel creation

Hon. Sheila Berry by Madame Yevonde
The Hon. Sheila Berry by Madame Yevonde. Seen here modelling a dress of black crepe de Chine and a high-crowned hat with a nose-length veil

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1938
Not a shadow of doubt ! Each stocking by Bear Brand ia as unblemished as its reoutation, and every bit as reliable! On the score of economy too, it may be said that a step in the right direction

Lingerie & nightwear, 1915
A page of intimate luxuries of crepe, ribbon and lace suggested including (top left), a Leewig petticoat with detachable flounces of net and ribbon from Charles Lee & Son, (top right)

Pyjamas suitable for Zeppelin raids, 1915
A not entirely sensible suggestion for smart pyjamas (of black crepe de chine trimmed with black and white ribbon) which would make the wearer presentable should they need to be seen in public at

Courtaulds waterproof crape for mourning, 1915
Advertisement for Courtaulds Waterproof crape, available in the usual firm finish, or in a soft finish. Ideal for fashionable mourning and obtained from the leading drapers of the world. Date: 1915

Advert for Jays negligees 1936
Exquisitely trimmed negligee. Left, rich satin trim with lace. Right, heavy crepe material with lace. Date: 1936

Liberty jumper
Jumper in hand-printed crepe de chine, with collar and facings of plain silk, from Libertys own works at Merton Abbey. Available in a variety of designs and colours, costing 3

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove teagowns 1917
Two graceful teagowns. 1917

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1937
Confidence... Every woman desires that supreme self-assurance which only perfection in matters of details can give. 1937

Advert for Army & Navy bridal gown 1934
Ivory crepe satin bridal gown. The bodice and sleeves are embroidered entirely with silver bugles and diamate. Date: 1934

Advert for Barkers blouses 1914
Barkers of Kensington, With the object of keeping all our workrooms occupied and the staff fully employed during this period of stress we have cut over profits down to the extreme limit

Fashion for spring 1934
Two women wearing floral linen dressses, one with knife-pleated underskirt made from black marocain, detachable cape on the shoulders

Advert for Debenham & Freebody frocks 1917
A selection of afternoon dresses. 1917

Advert for Debenham & Freebody pyjamas and nightdresses 1934
Floral printed pyjamas and nightdresses, portrayed in pure silk, crepe-de-chine and wasing satin trimmed with dainty frill of plain georgette to tone. 1934

Fashion for summer 1934
Both women have three quarter length frocks made from printed crepe, frock on right has cowl-like drapery to the edge with knife-pleats. Light weight coats with frills to edging. Date: 1934

Fashion for winter 1934
Three women wearing vivid printed evening dresses, dress on the left made from crepe-de-chine draped neckline and frilled sleeves, tied at the back with a long sash

The Kalaw Hotel - Kalaw - The Hotel is off to one side near the end of the valley - stucco and half-timbered, casual and unpretentious

Advert for Harrods women nightwear 1930
New pyjamas show longer lines, sailor collar and feminine bows. These three models, high of waist and long of limb, are typical of the new feeling for lenght which pervades the mode

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1939
A photograph showing two ladies taking tea dressed in stylish 1930s day dresses. 1939

Washington, DC Spectators at side of the Capitol, which is hung with crepe and has flag at half-mast during the grand review of the Union Army. Date photographed 1865, printed 1905

Fabric design, Art Gout Beaute, 1929
Fabric design for a crepe de chine small flowered print in yellow, brown, grey and cream on a black background, Art Gout Beaute, 1929. 1929

Elegant woman in visiting dress by Beer
An elegant young woman wearing a coral pink visiting dress in satin crepe with pearl and diamante embroidery on the skirt and a matching long scarf, by Beer. 1924

Three dresses by Beer, Premet and Martial et Armand
Three fashionable women wearing evening dresses. On the left, a salmon pink narrow strap tubular satin crepe casino dress with embroidered silver pearls and a green fan detail at the hip, by Beer

Two ladies in summer outfits by Martial et Armand
Two fashionable young ladies in summer outfits by Martial et Armand. On the left, a white crepe dress with red lace trimming

Fashionable young lady in an outfit by Molyneux
Fashionable young lady dressed for the lido in a pyjama-style outfit by Molyneux, with a printed silk fabric for the top, and smooth pink crepe for the trousers. 1924

Four young ladies in fashionable summer outfits

Two young ladies in evening dresses by Beer
Two fashionable young ladies in sleeveless evening dresses by Beer. On the left, blue moire decorated with roses and small pearls

Two young ladies in dresses by Jeanne Lanvin
Two fashionable young ladies wearing dresses by Jeanne Lanvin. On the left, an afternoon dress in raspberry-coloured crepe with silver embroidery

Two ladies in coats designed by Drecoll and Jenny
Two fashionable ladies wearing the latest coat designs. On the left, a woollen coat in grey, with pleating, buttons and fur trimming, and a gold-coloured pocket, by Drecoll

Two young ladies in outfits by Doeuillet and Paul Poiret
Two young ladies in fashionable autumn outfits. On the left, an evening dress in white satin crepe with bands in various colours on the skirt, by Doeuillet

Fashions for the 1927 debutante
A page of beautiful illustrations by Anne Rochester outlining the essential items required by the seasons debutante, inlcuding a georgette wrapper (dressing gown) patterened with cherries

Lady in blue and white dress by Philippe et Gaston
Lady in a blue and white crepe visitors dress trimmed with fringes, by Philippe et Gaston. Her maid is helping her get dressed. 1924

Two ladies in evening outfits by Jenny and Bernard
Two fashionable ladies in evening outfits, standing by the sea under the stars. On the left, a patterned dress in crepe de chine, by Jenny

Three young ladies in evening outfits by Worth
Three fashionable young ladies in evening outfits by Worth. On the left, a casino dress in bright pink satin crepe with black fur border and jet black belt

Young lady in salmon pink evening dress by Beer
Young lady in a salmon pink crepe evening dress with lace trimmings, by Beer. 1924

Young lady in dress by Jean Patou
A fashionable young lady in a white crepe de chine pleated dress with small buttons down the front, and a matching cloche hat, by Jean Patou. 1924

Two ladies in outfits by Jean Patou and Drecoll
Two fashionable young ladies in black and white patterned autumn outfits. On the left, a horizontally striped crepe dress by Jean Patou

Bolero Dress

Two ladies in outfits by Philippe et Gaston and Bernard
Two fashionable young ladies wearing the latest outfits. On the left, a three-piece in pink crepe, decorated with silver details, by Philippe et Gaston

Two ladies in outfits by Philippe et Gaston and Beer
Two fashionable ladies at the seaside. On the left, a three piece in blue crepe trimmed with matching frills, by Philippe et Gaston

Two young ladies in outfits by Drecoll
Two fashionable young ladies in outfits by Drecoll. On the left, a dress in grey crepe and black artificial satin. On the right, a dress in coral pink crepe with horizontal stitching. 1924

Two ladies in outfits by Drecoll and Molyneux
Two fashionable young ladies at the seaside in late summer outfits. On the left, a green leather jacket with white pleated crepe de chine skirt, by Drecoll

Two ladies in evening wear by Martial et Armand and Beer
Two fashionable ladies in the latest evening wear. On the left, a skimpy white crepe evening dress with silver decoration and thin straps around the neck, under a white fur coat

Three ladies in outfits by Jeanne Lanvin
Three fashionable young ladies wearing outfits by Jeanne Lanvin. On the left, a two-tone blue dress in lace and crepe de chine, with stitching in silver and red

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