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ITALIAN SENORITAA lovely Italian senorita, dressed in her richly embroidered National Costume, Date: 1930s
Glamorous NightieA glamorous night dress with delicate embroidery details. Date: 1933
Chodenland CostumesMen and women of Chodenland (Bohemia, Czechoslovakia), with their lovely traditional costumes of floral embroidery against a dark background and typical dark silk head-dresses. Date: 1930s
Making Queen Elizabeth IIs coronation robeMiss Ruby Essan of Wimbledon engaged in her task of making the embroidered crown for the coronation robe of Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal School of Needlework
Two dresses by Martial et Armand and BernardTwo fashionable ladies wearing the latest dress designs. On the left, a long sleeved pink crepe two tier dress with dark pink velvet trim and matching brimmed hat, by Martial et Armand
Three women in outfits by DoeuilletThree women wearing outfits by Doeuillet. On the left, a grey sleeveless tubular dress with scattered gold design, and red trim around neckline, hem and hips
Young lady in white tubular dress by BeerYoung lady wearing white tubular crepe dress, bateau neckline, sash around hips, with a blue embroidered scene and blue hem, by Beer. 1924
Three young ladies in dresses by BeerThree young ladies wearing dresses by Beer. On the left, a sleeveless black dress with white large pebble print, sash around hips and red bow
Russian Berlin Work Pattern with a spider and his web. Date: 1937
Three sports outfits by Jean Patou and BernardThree young ladies wearing sports outfits. On the left, a striped short sleeved dress and parasol, by Jean Patou. In the middle, a three-piece white suit with high collar and ribbon bow
Norwegian Bridal Party - Hardanger, Norway Date: circa 1920s
Queen Mary - portrait in Petit PointA portrait of Queen Mary, consort of King George V, worked in petit point specially for The Queen magazine, Silver Jubilee issue by the Disabled Soldiers Embroidery Industry of which her Majesty was
Embroidering, India - Manufacturing decorated FabricThree generations of Indian Embroiderers - Manufacturing beautifully decorated clothing fabric. Date: 1906
GERMAN NOBLES 1570-88Two German noblemen wear small ruffs, doublets, cut-fingered pumps, hose or breeches ornamented with embroidery or ribbon bows, a sleeveless jerkin & short cloak. Date: 1570 - 1588
Two Women / EmbroideryTwo women from the Royal School of Needlework work side by side on a design on a canvas frame. Date: 1930
Young Victorian woman in stylish dressA young Victorian woman poses in the photographers studio, wearing a stylish dress with a high collar and embroidery on the bodice and cuffs
Lady of ChiosA young lady from the Greek Island of Chios in attractive pale outfit of a dress and embroidered tabard, with embroidered sleeves and white headscarf
Couple from Hodonin, Czech RepublicA couple from Hodonin on the River Morava, in the southeast of Moravia, in the Czech Republic. They stand arm in arm, both wearing traditional local costume. Perhaps they are newlyweds?
Pretty girl from Knin - CroatiaPretty girl in traditional National Costume from Knin - Croatia. Knin rose to prominence twice in history, as a one-time capital of both the Kingdom of Croatia and briefly of the unrecognized
Croatia - Traditional National Costume (8 / 8)Croatia - Traditional National Costume (8/8) - Women shopping at a fruit market
Croatia - Traditional National Costume (4 / 8)Croatia - Traditional National Costume (4/8) - young man standing in the sand dunes
The Present Time - 60 miles an hourEmbroidery picture showing a steam engine pulling several carriages at a speed of 60 miles per hour
Croatia - Dalmatian National Costumes - a couple form the coast
Bosnia - Sarajevo - Fabric SellerHandmade Fabric, Linen and clothing seller in a Sarajevo Market, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Middle-aged Victorian womanA middle-aged Victorian woman poses in the photographers studio, leaning on the back of a chair, on the seat of which a small dog is sitting
Woman and girl in East European folk costumeA woman and a little girl wearing traditional East European folk costume, probably from Moravia or Slovakia
Algeria - Charitable Embroidery SchoolYoung girls at work on embroidery at the Charitable Institution run by Mrs Ben Aben. They sit and stitch in the natural light of the open courtyard
Garter banner of Queen MaryThe garter banner of Queen Mary, made at the Royal School of Art Needlework (now the Royal School of Needlework) in South Kensington, London
Garter banner of King George VThe garter banner of King George V, made at the Royal School of Art Needlework (now the Royal School of Needlework) in South Kensington, London
Arachne into a SpiderArachne is metamorphosed into a spider, because she boasted that her embroidery was better than that of the goddess Athene
Women from the Kalotaszeg RegionKalotaszeg region in Romania, part of Transylvania - formerly ruled by Hungary. The rediscovery of Hungarian folklore traditions became popular in the 1880s
The Baby Linen ShopA Young girl lifts up her very young baby sibling outside the fron of the Baby Linen Shop, displaying little dresses and bonnets for little people
Coronation Shoes & HoseHand painted stockings and shoes - all the rage in the Coronation year of 1911
Wedding Dress of 1827Highly decorated wedding dress with embroidery depicting flowers, a low-cut ruff and very fanciful hair-styling
Entertaining at HomeA scene in a middle class home where the lady of the house entertains a visitor with a hand-picked selection of books to read while she works at her embroidery
Mamas EmbroideryMaman works at her tapestry frame : her daughter watches as the picture gradually takes shape
EMBROIDERYPhotograph of a young woman sitting working on an embroidery ring
Sewing UnderwearPhotograph showing a woman adding trim and finishing touches to underclothes in 1911
Paris Race Dresses, 1926Three stylish dresses, designed for wearing at the races, 1926. On left: A suit of rose alpaca, embellished with a white motif, worn with a white blouse and a neat black tie
Ladies daywear, 1927A design, from the Drapers Exhibition, for a dress featuring a low slung waist fastened with a metal clasp and a skirt adorned with embroidery and fringing, 1927
Victorias SlippersQueen Victorias Coronation slippers when purchased by Lady Cory in the 1930s: narrow & square-toed in plum velvet with the Royal Coat of Arms embroidered in gold
Beaded Dress 1942American film star Joan Bennett models a dress she wears in her latest picture, " Girl Trouble". She looks sultry if a little troubled as she reclines on some stairs
Empire Line Revival 1910Directoire / Empire revival gown: high waist, draped fur- trimmed corsage, tasseled girdle, finely gathered skirt ornamented at the hem with Roman style embroidery
Reception Dress 1909High waisted Directoire / Empire revival reception gown with a square corsage, open tunic - the whole richly trimmed with beads, gold braid & embroidery
Garden Party Frocks 1910Dresses suitable for a garden party: a pretty concoction of floral pastel shades ornamented with embroidery & artificial roses worn with large hats & toques
Owen Jones Renaiss 80Ornaments copied from enamelled earthenware, glassware, a carved wood panel and silk embroidery, mostly of the 16th and 17th centuries
Lilac & Gold Dress 1911A mauve & gold high waisted Empire revival dress with V neck, draped corsage, finely pleated tunic with long fringing, narrow hobble skirt & ornate gold embroidery
Ball Dress 1823Ball dress possibly of a white transparent fabric worn over a blue slip with deep embroidery on the hem, sleeves & neckline. Note the hair accessories (comb ?)