Sleeves Collection (page 11)

Boyaryshnya - Boyar Wife - Russia
A Boyaryshnya - A Boyar (high ranking) Woman in a fine and expensive silken gown. Date: 1900

Advert for Harrods mens protective wool underwear 1941
Harrods warmth for winter. You ll find real comfort in this warm protective natural wool underwear. Of medium weight, its soft smooth feel will appeal to even the most sensitive skin. 1941

Lady Charlotte Butler
LADY CHARLOTTE BUTLER famous for being no. 96 in the series of Female Nobility, also the gigot sleeves of her dress which restricted her female mobility. Date: circa 1832

Francis Drake Cochran
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE the English admiral and circumnavigator of the world Date: 1545 - 1596

Dotty Frock & Tea
A young woman wearing a floaty frock in a rectangular dot fabric with cap-sleeves leans back on a fur throw while stirring her cup of tea or coffee. Date: 1930s

Woman leaning out of window with rose
A beautiful woman, wearing a pink dress with ruffled sleeves and a flower in her hair, leans from her window to pick a rose, which she seems to be about to drop, possibly to her lover below

Woman of the Sablaise Region, France
Woman in traditional costume from Sable-sur-Sarthe, (commonly referred as just Sable), a commune in the Sarthe department in the Pays de la Loire region in west France

Policeman helping a young boy cross the road
A Metropolitan Police officer from the Holborn Division, helping a young boy cross the road safely. The white arm sleeves show that the officer is on point duty. Date: circa 1930s

Romania - Woman in National Costume Date: 1906

Romania - Jewish Romanians Date: circa 1900

Romania - Rich folk of Rucar
A portrait of the Rich Class at the Port of Rucar on the Olt River, Arges County, Romania Date: 1913

Weddiing dress 1937
Heavy white satin weddiing dress, exquisitely draped and moulded to the figure so that the line about the waist is emphasised, it has a heart-shaped neckline with fern clip at either side

Fashion for the evening 1895
Three women wearing enormous leg-of-mutton sleeved blouse with bulging bodice, gored skirt and tiny waist. Date: 1895

Two ladies in dresses by Doeuillet
Two fashionable ladies wearing tubular dresses by Doeuillet. On the left, a black sleeveless satin casino dress with scoop neckline and pleated handkerchief hemline

FUR COAT
A luxurious fur coat, spread out over a carpet to demonstrate its seams and sleeves. Date: 1940s

Model Bride
A lovely model bride, wearing a tiara-like beaded head- dress, worn with a simple dress, the unusual feature of which are the sleeves and the gathered front. Date: 1930s

Tennis Girl 1940S
Anyone for tennis? A fashionable young woman, with her sleeves rolled up, ready for a game of tennis! Date: 1940s

Two young ladies in outfits by Drecoll and Jenny
Two fashionable young ladies in the latest winter outfits. On the left, a dress in black velvet and white crepe with white fur trimming, by Drecoll

Lady in white and green dress by Jeanne Lanvin
Lady doing some light gardening in a white and green organdy dress, by Jeanne Lanvin. 1924

Young lady in dress by Paul Poiret
Young lady in a two-tone green dress by Paul Poiret, with autumn leaves falling from a tree. 1924

Three women in dinner frocks by Lucien Lelong
1930s Women wearing Dinner frocks with short sleeves. An illustration of three women in dinner frocks by Lucien Lelong (French couturier who was prominent from the 1920s to the 1940s). Date: 1932

Three young ladies in dresses by Beer
Three young ladies wearing dresses by Beer. On the left, a sleeveless black dress with white large pebble print, sash around hips and red bow

Young lady in white jersey outfit by Molyneux
Young lady on the golf course at Cagnes, France, wearing a three-piece white jersey outfit with 3/4 length jacket, beaver brown trim on sleeves, hem and collar, by Molyneux. 1924

Young lady in grey suit by Jean Patou
Young lady wearing a v-necked collar suit in grey with long buttoned sleeves and waistcoat pockets, complemented by a red brimmed hat, by Jean Patou. 1924

Young lady in plain brown dress by Jean Patou
Young lady wearing a plain brown v-necked crepe dress with flared sleeves, by Jean Patou. 1924

Three sports outfits by Jean Patou and Bernard
Three 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

Prince of the Carnival - Cologne, Germany
Prince of the Carnival - The Rhine Wine Feast held in Cologne, Germany - February 1939. Date: 1939

Kandyan Chiefs - Sri Lanka Date: circa 1910s

Summer holiday fashions from Simpson of Piccadilly, 1953
Advertisement for mens beachwear from Simpson of Piccadilly, showing four men wearing outfits that range from the faintly ridiculous to the outrageously camp. Date: 1953

Chevron Stripe Jumper
Jumper & scarf set in a chevron design, possibly machine-knitted, with short, puff sleeves fitting tightly above the elbow. Worn here with a white skirt. Date: 1934

Grignan / Francoise M
FRANCOISE MARGUERITE COMTESSE DE GRIGNAN Daughter of Mme de Sevigne. Date: 1646 - 1705

Costume / Italian Students
Two Italian students from Padova wearing breeches known as Venetians with matching doublets, small ruffs & tall crowned hats. N.B fur-lined gown with hanging sleeves. Date: 1583

Promenade Dress 1840
Public promenade dress: green & black robe with skirt en tablier & bishop sleeves with reverse points at the cuff. Accessories: collar fastened with a brooch. Date: 1840

Paris Factory Girls 1894
Paris factory women during their lunch break Date: 1895

Dress & Blouse C. 1905
A young woman in a blouse with a yoke, a high all-round collar, gathered sleeves which are tight from the elbow to the wrist & an ankle length pleated skirt. Date: circa 1905

Paisley Costume 1888
Brown wool costume with embroidered paisley border: under-skirt & wrap over tunic & bodice which buttons on one side, 3/4 length slightly puffed sleeves. Date: 1888

20S Fashion / Jean Lanvin
Mlle Jane Renouard in a Jean Lanvin dress: bateau or boat neckline, sleeves with bell shaped tapered cuffs, godet style drapery, sequined sash, a cloche hat & court shoes. Date: late 1920s

Brown Open Bodice 1899
Open bodice with revers that extend beyond the waistline, tight sleeves pleated at the shoulder, gored tunic open to reveal an embroidered under- skirt & pouched blouse. Date: 1899

French Costumes 1475
Two elegant nobles - he with slashed sleeves, long plumed cap, and a dagger at his crutch, she in gown with ornate under skirt Date: circa 1475

Fur Trimmed Frock 1923
Low-waisted dress with a gathered skirt trimmed with rows of fur, a high stand fall fur collar, tight full length under-sleeves & fur trimmed bell sleeve. Date: 1923

Paisley Matador Pants
Blonde model wears paisley print matador pants with a broad leather belt, ballet pumps & white shirt with the sleeves rolled up & and the collar upturned. Date: 1950s

Promenade Dress 1899
Open jacket bodice, irregular shaped revers, high necked blouse, gored skirt trimmed with concentric narrow bands, puff at top of sleeves, profusely ornamented straw hat Date: 1899

WOMENs SUITS FOR 1948
Costumes or suits with narrow, straight skirts & various styles of double-breasted jacket, some with hip pockets. Hats are worn on the side of the head

Womens Costume Mid C17
Mourning Dress with a pointed bodice & a cloak-like garment with hood; a bodice with tabs, large slashed sleeves, lace falling collar, hitched up over-skirt & floral petticoat Date: mid 17th century

Floral top and jacket 1918
Matching large floral design top and jacket, with loose sleeves and trim neck and arms. Date: 1918

Dangerous fashions in the street
The dangers of impractical fashions in the street. The reintroduction of the trained skirt, even for walking dresses, proves inconvenient and possibly fatal! Date: 1871

Young Victorian woman in outdoor clothes
A young Victorian woman in her outdoor clothes poses in the photographers studio. She is holding a rolled umbrella in one hand, and leaning on a stone balustrade

Two Victorian sisters and their brother in studio setting
Two Victorian sisters and their young brother pose in the photographers studio. They are all looking rather glum, or bored

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