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Louise of Savoy, Regent of France, mother of King Francis I, 1476-1532. She wears a French hood and wimple, velvet brocade surtout with long train and fur sleeves, and chain belt
Paula of Viguier, La Belle Paule, 1518-1610Paula of Viguier, Paule de Viguier, La Belle Paule, renowned beauty of Toulouse, 1518-1610. She wears her hair tied back under a velvet cap with feather
Diane of Poitiers, mistress of King Henry II of France, 1499-1566. She wears a chaperon headress that ties under the chin, pink velvet surtout with puffed and slashed sleeves trimmed with ermine
Young woman in the era of King Francis I, 1515-1547. She wears a chaperon headdress that has the form of a bonnet, purple velvet dress with wide sleeves, pearl belt and peacock feather fan
Woman of the court of King Francis I, 1515-1547. She wears a chaperon headdress, a red velvet surtout decorated with gold stripes, puff sleeves, and a gold-striped petticoat
Margaret of France, Duchess of Berry, 1523-1574Margaret of France, Duchess of Berry, daughter of King Francis I, 1523-1574. She wears a velvet cap, velvet dress with tight bodice, ruff collar, slashed sleeves, scarlet petticoat
Marguerite de Navarre, sister of King Francis I, 1492-1549. (Titled Margurite de Valois in error.) She wears a cap of ribbons decorated with jewels and pearls
Eleanor of Austria, second wife of King Francis I, 1498-1558. She wears a Spanish net cap, hair parted in the centre and plaited over the ears in oreillettes, slashed sleeves with ermine trim
Queen Claude, first wife of King Francis I, 1499-1524. She wears a rich chaperon headdress, velvet robe with fur sleeves, open at the front to reveal a rich skirt
Marie of Hainaut, wife of Louis I, Duke of Bourbon, 1280-1354. She wears a crown with ear pieces, a rich armorial robe with ermine bodice and sleeves
Catherine de Medicis, queen of Henry II of France, 1519-1589. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Edward Hargrave from The Ladys Magazine and Museum of the Belles Lettres, Fine Arts, Drama
Spanish noblewomen in summer and winter clothesSpanish noblewomen in summer clothes (left) and winter clothes (right), late 16th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes
Portrait of a young man in intricate deer-leatherPortrait of a young man after an oil painting in Hollenzollern Castle, Zigmaringen, 1558. The deer leather jacket, silk sleeves and trousers are decorated with fine slits and points
Foppish mens fashion from the era of KingFoppish mens fashion from the 16th century. Man with large felt hat with multicoloured plumes, doublet with slashed sleeves, hose and boots from a manuscript Roman de la Rose, Harleian 4425
Costume of the late 15th century, from a scene of murderCostume of the late 15th century from a scene of murder: men in skrimp doublets, padded shoulders, tight sleeves, hats with a single feather and high boots
Costume of a king and queen, 14th century. King in crown and short tunic with long slashed sleeves, queen in crown over wimple, long robe with long slashed sleeves
Sergent d armes or serjeant-at-arms with ceremonial mace, 15th century. Handcoloured lithograph after a manuscript in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VI 149 from Le
Dress in Tootal linen. 1936
Costume - German Lady. 19th century
The Youngest Woman Barrister, Yvonne Stranger, the 21-year-old daughter of Harold Stranger KC. Date: 1933
Nina Boucicault in Charleys AuntNina Boucicault (1867-1950), English actress, in the role of Kitty Verdun in the comedy Charleys Aunt. 1892
Suit of armour 16th centurySuit of ribbed and engraved armour, foot-soldier. Date: circa 1530s
Paper Doll in yellow and grey costume
Paper Doll in red, cream and pink costume
Paper Doll in red and pink costume
Paper Doll in grey costume
Paper Doll Costume - yellow and grey
Paper Doll Costume - red, pink and cream
Miss Carew as Clarissa in Lionel and ClarissaMiss Carew as Clarissa in The School for Fathers, or Lionel and Clarissa, by Isaac Bickerstaffe. 1825
Blacksmith hammering at a lump of metal with a long hammerBlacksmith in his forge hammering at a lump of metal with a long hammer. Date: 1887
Beautiful bride and page boysCover of Home Notes magazine: Special Wedding Number. The bride wears a floor length gown with an endless train, puff ball sleeves
Fashionable womens clothing 1905Woman wearing a stylish taffeta coat and a long handled parasol, available from Shoolbred s, department store. Date: 1905
Evening frock 1905Side-view of a woman wearing an evening frock made from crepe-de-chine, available from Shoolbred, department store. Date: 1905
Women theatre goer 1905Woman wearing an attractive dainty theatre bodies of white ninon, threaded with scarves of old rose crepe de chine, sleeves are outlined by a finger-depth of dark fur. 1905
Afternooon costume 1896Latest ladies fashion. 1896
Fashionable blouse 1895Over exaggerated leg-of-mutton sleeves, with cotton and the costliness of exquisite lace, the foundation of this combination being shimmering and rustling silk. Date: 1895
Advertisement for Manders poster inks depicting a lady looking through a lorgnette. Date: 1897
French tailored-made gown 1895Tailored dress with leg-of-mutton sleeves and narrow waist. Date: 1895
Fashions for June 1870Summer fashions, for outdoor wear, jacket bodies with large pagoda-sleeves. Date: June 1870
Five fashions from the 1960s. From l-r: Sleeveless plum and mustard contrasting wool crepe dress by Tony Armstrong; Long-sleeved black voile dress with white paving stone pattern from Wallis; Printed
Nobleman in his Habit of State wears a tunic with slit to the skirt & magyar sleeves, a mantle with jewelled clasp, criss-cross leg bandages over soled-hose & a stalked beret. Date: 13th century
Costumes include: hood with liripipe, hose, short doublet or jerkin, tall crowned hats, hood-like headdresses, pouches suspended from belts, short gowns with full sleeves. Date: 15th century
Second half of C15th. Man: demi-gown with hanging sleeves. Women: kirtle & short gown or ermine trimmed gown. Headdresses: butterfly & a hood-like one with an under-cap Date: 15th century
Two women in dress of the 12th century with a decorative border featuring golden creatures Date: 12th Century
Farmer Rolling Sleeves Date: 1920
Fashion page adverts April 1937Two fashion adverts for Dickins & Jones, Ltd, modelling the latest short sleeved blouses and Debenham & Freebody, modelling a petit black crepe evening gown with cherry belt. Date: 1937
10939191Costume of Bayeux. Falling tails from the bonnet and the false sleeves in a contrasting colour.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux
English woman in the fashion of May 1796.. English woman in the fashion of May 1796. She wears a tiara with ostrich feathers, blue ball gown with lace at the neckline, white sleeves and front panel