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Girl in Sailor SuitA girl in a nautically inspired costume of sailor blouse, box pleated skirt & broad brimmed straw hat prepares to take her dolly for a ride in a pram. Date: circa 1909
Costume - Men - Jap ArcherA Japanese archer of ancient times, fully equipped with a quiver full of arrows and an enormous bow Date: ANCIENT JAPAN
Afternoon Frock 1914Redfern design: pleated skirt like a fluted column, short flared tunic & translucent wrap over blouse / jacket, striped rosette & sash, helmet style hat with chin strap. Date: 1914
Woman and little boy in a fashion illustrationA woman with a little boy. She is wearing a narrow, pleated skirt, a Japonaise silk blouse, a short, sleeveless tunic and a sash
Chanel tweed suit, 1929A black and white tweed suit in Chanels inimitable manner, with fitted hips and pleated skirt. A narrow belt marks the waist line of the white gilet. Date: 1929
Blonde Pin-Up 1 / ColourFifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, kneels demurely on a chiffon sheet
French Fashion Mid 1920STwo-piece dress: pleated short skirt & tunic or blouse with high shirt style collar & tie & a belt buckled at the hips. Also stockings with clocks, court shoes & a cloche hat. Date: mid 1920s
Fashions by Dior and WorthIn the background is a two-piece by Dior of silk shantung dyed to a mandarin colour. The pleated skirt is mounted on a chemise top and worn with a sleeveless bodice trimmed with matching bows
Music room by Oliver Hill, in tones of beige, brown and dull gold. Date: 1933
Suffragette Votes for Women InkwellA Royal Doulton inkwell in the form of a bald, chubby-faced baby wearing a dress with wide pleated sleeves. Made in stoneware in Doulton browns and greens, with a decorative border round the base
Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pleated skirts 1950Give her a lovely NEW Gor-ray pleated skirt. With its permanised knife-edge into sheath-fitting, single material over the hips, it is the most flattering of all skirts. 1950
Brittany, France - two men in traditional costume. Date: circa 1910s
Three ladies in evening dresses by Paul Poiret and BeerThree fashionable ladies in evening dresses. On the left, violet, gold and black with a pleated crepe de chine hem, and a large gold fan, by Paul Poiret
Kathleen McKane and Suzanne Lenglen, tennis playersScenes from a Wimbledon tennis match between the top players, Miss Kathleen McKane and Mlle Suzanne Lenglen, representing England and France respectively
Suits & Dresses 1935Stylish & unusal details enliven these dresses & suits. Some features include a 3- piece suit, jabot, pleated cape sleeves, over-stitching, patch pockets & angular panels
Frilly Pink Frock 1906A fashionable Parisian in a pink gown with a translucent yoke & floral corsage & a flowing skirt, fitted at the hips & cascading to a pleated flounce with embroidered roses
Theatre Robe & Coat 1913High-waisted clinging gown: finely pleated & ornamented with geometric designs, short tunic with a V -neck trimmed with pearls; voluminous coat in a bold floral print
Miss Gabrielle Ray - Edwardian Singer and ActressMiss Gabrielle Ray (1883-1973) - Edwardian Singer, Actress and Dancer. A fabulous Beagles postcard with a striking gold gilt background. Date: circa 1910s
Advert for Gorringes womens frocks 1927Inexpensive womens frocks just below the knee with drop waists. 1927
School costumes for girls 1909Schoolgirls autumn clothing, (left) single breasted jacket with pleated skirt of serge, (middle) smart three quarter length single breasted striped coat with black trim and collar and pleated skirt
Fashion by Gordon Conway: Paris prefers two trainsA dress of black silk tulle with a train that springs from the upper pleated flounce. The corsage is cut square at the front and high at the back; it is trimmed with moire ribbon
Beauty and the Beast 1912Front cover of Femina magazine, showing an elegant women wearing cartwheel hat, white cotton dress with high waist, sash belt, pleated yoke, and embroidered hem, with white elbow length gloves
The Round Game of Happy Families, Miss PumpsChad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Miss Pumps the Milkmans Daughter. circa 1910
Fashion illustration, woman in an elegant dress. 1878
Elegant dresses 1912Elegant afternoon, walking and tennis tunic dresses, with intricate designs and cocked floral and feathered hats, created by Zimmermann. Date: 1912
Beach Wear 1940sWomens beach wear crop top, playsuit shorts for the 1940s. Date: 1940s
Dresses by Marcel Rochas fashions 1930Dresses by Marcel Rochas fashions, showing three elegant women in leisurewear at the Lido. 1930
Dresses by Jane Regny fashions 1930Dresses by Jane Regny fashions, showing two elegant women in patterned dresses. 1930
Advertisement for Lenief fashions, showing two elegant women on the Croisette in Cannes. 1929
French fisherwoman in traditional dressFrench fisherwoman in traditional costume, holding a large rolled up fishing net. circa 1910s
Tunic frock and tweed suit 1909Woman wearing tunic frock in abinthe coloured cloth, embroidered in thick silk, Merry Widow hat with plumes and holding parasol. French grey tweed jacket, braided in black and pleated skirt. 1909
Studio portrait, couple with terrier dog. Date: circa 1910s
Newest tailor-mades 1914Fashionable womens tailored clothing in 1914. 1914
Two women wearing tailored suits 1909In chasseur green serge, braided in black. The coat is cut to the shape of the tunic-kilted skirt. The second costume is carried out in Mulberry cloth, with revers and buttons of black satin. 1909
Girls Dresses 1920S / 30STwo neat dresses for todays schoolgirl. The one on the left is in pinky beige, with metal buttons. The one on the right is harebell blue, also trimmed with metal buttons
Model with Fox TerrierMilitary style tunic in lime green with epaulettes & button detail worn with a box-pleated skirt in pale lime & bottle green & a tiny hat with veil. N.B Wire haired fox terrier. Date: late 1930s
Worth Blouse 1930SAn Afternoon-into-Evening blouse by Worth in finely pleated black chiffon with full sleeves terminating in deep red suede cuffs with pailette (sequin) embroidery Date: 1930s
Advert for Wilson & Gill womens mesh chain bag & purse 1913Choice of gold or silver fine chain pleated mesh bags & purses with ball clasp. 1913
Polonaise Dresses 1882Polonaise dresses: cross-over bodice, horizontal drapery & loosely pleated skirt with tucks & bow; bodice with velvet collar & cuffs & plaid under-skirt. Date: 1882
Costume 1500 / DurerA German lady in Sunday dress wears a wired veil headdress (possibly a butterfly headdress) & a finely pleated mantle over her gown which has a fur hem. Date: 1500
State OfficersState officers wear long gowns or houppelandes - two have pleated fronts, one has closed hanging sleeves, also a long huke, shoulder cape & hood, a chaperon & a cone shaped hat. Date: 15th century
Officials DressOfficials wear long gowns or houppelandes - one has dagged side vents & a pleated front. N.B long huke, jacket & various hats including some with tall conical crowns. Date: 15th century
Evening Dress 1889Countess Cadogan in a decollete evening gown with deep V neckline, pointed bodice, box-pleated skirt & a cascade of drapery at the back. Date: 1889
Tunic dress circa 1912Exotically patterned & brightly coloured tunic dress: narrow skirt, over-skirt draped to form a polonaise & a pleated tunic with a wrap over corsage. Worn with a soft hat. Date: circa 1912
Dancing Frock 1909A dancing frock with square lace yoke threaded with ribbon tied to make a rosette with sash ends, pleated skirt with ruched ribbon trim, sandal slippers with ribbon ties. Date: 1909
Feminine Boater 1919Soft crowned hat with chin strap, accordian pleated short tubular skirt, short coatee, boater style hat, checked suit with open jacket with a narrow belt at the bustline. Date: 1919
Swedish Frocks 1927Rather matronly low waisted dresses: two with pleated skirts, also a two-piece dress with blouson top, an open robe in a bright pattern & a blue dress with a tiered skirt. Date: 1927
Green Spotted Cloak 1899Pale green theatre cloak with high collar edged with white accordion pleated chiffon & trimmed with black lace applied in serpentine waves to the border. Date: 1899