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Flapper Collection

Background imageFlapper Collection: The It Girl by George Whitelaw

The It Girl by George Whitelaw
Colour illustration showing an attractive socialite surrounded by attentive gentlemen

Background imageFlapper Collection: Flapper on Bonnet 1927

Flapper on Bonnet 1927
A girl on a bonnet: wears a skimpy sleeveless white drop waist dress hitched up to expose her thighs, T-bar shoes, a cloche hat & a scarf a la Isadora Duncan

Background imageFlapper Collection: 1920S Pair in Bar

1920S Pair in Bar
A louche couple sip cocktails in a fashionable bar; he dons a blue suit, she wears a coat with a fur neck and cuffs, but precious little else

Background imageFlapper Collection: Gebrauchsgrafik illustration, 1928

Gebrauchsgrafik illustration, 1928
Highly stylised art deco illustration showing three people (one woman and two men) in evening dress, sitting on what look like cocktail stools

Background imageFlapper Collection: Bystander cover 1929 - In Training - Boxing woman

Bystander cover 1929 - In Training - Boxing woman
A woman in a fetching sporty outfit of silky shorts and stockings takes out her frustrations on a punch bag dressed up as a man. Date: 1929

Background imageFlapper Collection: Twenties flapper girl sitting at a cocktail bar

Twenties flapper girl sitting at a cocktail bar
A flapper girl from the 1920s sitting at a cocktail bar on a high stool. She is slim, wears a slinky dress, and has a cigarette in a holder in her mouth. On the bar is her glass of champagne

Background imageFlapper Collection: The Modern Witch

The Modern Witch
A reckless looking witch in a 1920s flapper dress cackles to herself as she rides her broomstick. Date: 1920s

Background imageFlapper Collection: Art deco illustration of couple dancing, 1927

Art deco illustration of couple dancing, 1927 Date: 1927

Background imageFlapper Collection: Glamour art deco postcard by Dolly Tree

Glamour art deco postcard by Dolly Tree
Fragrant Greetings - art deco sketch by Dolly Tree Date: 1918

Background imageFlapper Collection: The Modern Girl by Wilton Williams

The Modern Girl by Wilton Williams
A series of sketches by Wilton Williams, subtitled Full dress and bathing dress (other artists show undress, and underwear in this series of three) showing the modern girl of 1925

Background imageFlapper Collection: The Picture of the Year by Batchelor

The Picture of the Year by Batchelor
A pretty young woman becomes the centre of attention at a male-dominated art gallery exhibition

Background imageFlapper Collection: Her latest dance frock? By Gordon Conway

Her latest dance frock? By Gordon Conway
A flame-haired flapper with a feathered fan strides into the frame wearing a revealing off-the-shoulder black striped dress

Background imageFlapper Collection: Costume design by Bergere Oscar Perrault

Costume design by Bergere Oscar Perrault
Costume design or fashion illustration for Bergere Oscar Perrault for a girl in lilac gown with pearl detail and feather fan, 1920s 1920s

Background imageFlapper Collection: 1920s music sheet

1920s music sheet
Lavish illustration by H.H. Harris on a music sheet showing a red-haired flapper girl and humming bird

Background imageFlapper Collection: 1928 Flapper / Fantasio

1928 Flapper / Fantasio
A flapper in a green dress dances in front of a group of men in evening dress

Background imageFlapper Collection: The Hun Helmet

The Hun Helmet
A fashionable young flapper stands on the verandha of her house and admires a war trophy, a German helmet enterprisingly transformed into a hanging basket

Background imageFlapper Collection: Woman in flapper dress 1923

Woman in flapper dress 1923
Soft georgette evening gown, with cross-over bodice, edged with narrow band of self-coloured satin. Two flat panels appeared at the front and back of the skirt

Background imageFlapper Collection: A Quiet Half Hour by Leo Fontan

A Quiet Half Hour by Leo Fontan
A contented looking young woman, wearing a lovely pink, silk dress, matching shoes and lace cap, enjoys some me-time as she reads a book lying flat on her stomach and smokes like a chimney

Background imageFlapper Collection: The Cigarette by Gordon Conway

The Cigarette by Gordon Conway
Stunning illustration by Gordon Conway depicting an elegant woman in black wearing a close-fitting cloche hat and some impressive emerald, diamond and pearl jewels

Background imageFlapper Collection: 1920s woman in room at night

1920s woman in room at night
Illustration showing a woman in a fringed flapper dress standing pensively against a window. Her dress rather nicely matches the fringed lampshade and scarf or wrap nearby. Date: 1927

Background imageFlapper Collection: Charleston by Yva

Charleston by Yva
An expressionist photograph capturing the spirit of the 1920s with a charleston dancer, and a black saxophone player capturing the atmosphere of jazz admirably

Background imageFlapper Collection: Postcard with illustration by Chiostri, 1920s

Postcard with illustration by Chiostri, 1920s party scene or carnival with a harlequin and Columbine Date: 1920s

Background imageFlapper Collection: Feather Flapper headband 1912

Feather Flapper headband 1912
Woman wearing a flapper style headpiece, with feathers and beaded detail at side. 1912

Background imageFlapper Collection: Flapper headpiece 1912

Flapper headpiece 1912
Woman wearing a flapper style headpiece with cabochon stone and plumes in the centre. 1912

Background imageFlapper Collection: Very Deep by Rick Elmes

Very Deep by Rick Elmes
A young woman in a rather fetching yellow dress with matching hat and shoes, sits on a rock and casts a reflection in the water nearby. Date: 1927

Background imageFlapper Collection: Art deco illustration by Fish

Art deco illustration by Fish
Art deco llustration by Fish (Anne Harriet Fish), Date: 1927

Background imageFlapper Collection: Lady golfer (1928)

Lady golfer (1928)
A lady golfer in a chic outfit surveys the sky after hitting the ball, while a group of admiring fellow golfers appear suitably impressed

Background imageFlapper Collection: Cocktails by Baird

Cocktails by Baird
A wonderful, stylised illustration showing a fashionable flapper girl not only drinking a cocktail but hallucinating about them also

Background imageFlapper Collection: Gilt-edged Security by Elsie Harding

Gilt-edged Security by Elsie Harding
Illustration by Elsie Harding featuring a beautiful and elegant young woman with red hair just visible tying a bandeau style cloche hat in gold colours around her lovely head

Background imageFlapper Collection: Victor Stiebel / Twenties

Victor Stiebel / Twenties
Design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) for an elegant evening or cocktail dress in royal blue with embellished assymetric hem and drop-waist. Shoes & jewellery match dress

Background imageFlapper Collection: Paris Ladies Cocktails

Paris Ladies Cocktails
Two fashionable ladies sit at a bar in Paris, sipping cocktails and chatting to the barman

Background imageFlapper Collection: Frock, Fur & Feather Fan

Frock, Fur & Feather Fan
Narrow tubular shaped dress in an ornate fabric by Worth with a plunging back, beaded straps, fur trimmed hem & a long train attached at the lower back. She holds a large feather fan

Background imageFlapper Collection: Flapper / Ascot Dress / 1926

Flapper / Ascot Dress / 1926
An Ascot gown of georgette trimmed with bands of emeralds and diamonds. A fringe of uncurled ostrich feather is caught at one side with a rose and foliage

Background imageFlapper Collection: Redhead flapper, posed in the mouth of a mask of Pan

Redhead flapper, posed in the mouth of a mask of Pan
Front cover of Pan magazine, featuring a red haired flapper woman in stage costume or fancy dress, posed in the mouth of a mask of Pan. Date: 1920

Background imageFlapper Collection: La Petite Francaise by William Barribal

La Petite Francaise by William Barribal
Beautiful portrait of a dark-haired French woman by William Barribal. 1917

Background imageFlapper Collection: The Sketch Book: Young flapper girl with decoration

The Sketch Book: Young flapper girl with decoration
The Sketch Book: Young flapper girl hanging a wall decoration. The caption reads " Aiding and Abetting." Date: 1928- 1929

Background imageFlapper Collection: Bystander front cover, A Bank Balance by Rick Elmes

Bystander front cover, A Bank Balance by Rick Elmes
Front cover of The Bystander magazine featuring an illustration of a young woman in a white hat and dress, languidly smoking using a long, elegant cigarette holder as she perches on a grassy bank

Background imageFlapper Collection: Christmas cracker box label by Barribal

Christmas cracker box label by Barribal
Label for a box of Christmas crackers featuring a design by the artist William Barribal. Typical of the artist, it shows a sensual looking flapper girl posing in a party dress while seated on a bench

Background imageFlapper Collection: The Doggy Bag by Bert Wilson

The Doggy Bag by Bert Wilson
Colour illustration by Bert Wilson showing a 1920s flapper girl powdering her nose. Her compact has come from a small bag in the shape of her dog, which appears to have alarmed her pet cat

Background imageFlapper Collection: Curtain Fire

Curtain Fire
A coy red-haired temptress hides her modesty behind a curtain

Background imageFlapper Collection: Chanson De Printemps

Chanson De Printemps
Lovely illustration featuring a girl in a pink dress, holding a straw hat enjoying the warbles of a bird in a tree

Background imageFlapper Collection: Female Type at Bar 1926

Female Type at Bar 1926
A liberated flapper type, sitting on a bar stool

Background imageFlapper Collection: Platinum Blonde Flapper

Platinum Blonde Flapper
A typical flapper with platinum blonde bobbed hair, green eye-shadow, rouge and pencil thin eyebrows. She wears emerald and diamond bangles, ear-rings & beads

Background imageFlapper Collection: The Rape of the Lock by Gerda Wegener

The Rape of the Lock by Gerda Wegener
Haircut and shave - new version. Stylised illustration by Gerda Wegener showing three women getting the new fashionable shingled hair cuts. Date: 1925

Background imageFlapper Collection: Squalls by Wilton Williams

Squalls by Wilton Williams
Two women struggle in wind to control their umbrellas and skirts. Date: 1923

Background imageFlapper Collection: Waiting for the bus they never catch

Waiting for the bus they never catch
Two flappers posing prettily at a bus stop. Date: 1923

Background imageFlapper Collection: Young Lady on a Sofa

Young Lady on a Sofa - Two colour illustration of a fashionable young lady lounging on a sofa. Artist: Anon. Date: 1920s

Background imageFlapper Collection: Art deco sketch by C. E. Shand for Snowball, 1920s

Art deco sketch by C. E. Shand for Snowball, 1920s
Art deco sketch by C.E. Shand for Snowball, 1920s Date: 1920s



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