Blouse Collection

Client: John Craig - Model: Pattie Boyd
Client: John Craig - Dark cotton blouse with lace collar and cuffs - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: January 12, 1965 (2/2) Date: 1965

Client: John Craig - Printed blouse - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot on October 13, 1964 Date: 1964

Tatler front cover 1956
Front cover design in a typical 1950s style for The Tatler Early Spring Number. A woman wearing a voluminous checked blouse has a moment to herself while surrounded by lilac blossom

Music cover for Two Marionettes Polka, composed by May Ostlere. Two puppets (without strings!) are depicted dancing on a small stage, framed by red and gold curtains

The Girl He Left Behind Is Still Behind Him. American World War II recruitment poster for women ordnance workers
WORLD WAR II POSTER. The Girl He Left Behind Is Still Behind Him. American World War II recruitment poster for women ordnance workers

Lady Charles Cavendish aka Adele Astaire
Adele Astaire (1896 - 1981) comedy actress and dance partner of her brother, Fred Astaire from childhood until 1932, when she retired from dance to marry the British aristocrat Lord Charles Spencer

Young woman washing clothes at a sink
A young woman at a kitchen sink washing clothes using a washboard. There is a stack of four dinner plates waiting to be washed up, a kettle, and a tin of One-O-One which cleans without scratching

Tibullus in the House of Delia - Charles Haslewood Shannon
Oil on Canvas 76.2 x 76.2

Golfing Woman 1907
A modern sporty girl wears a gored skirt, blouse with detachable all-round collar worn with a tie, a large flat cap & a broad belt to accentuate her tiny waist

Women playing hockey
A womens hockey match -- they are wearing long skirts, which must be rather difficult to run in

WWII - Pin-up showing a lot of leg, accompanied by the caption: " This Front is quite active!" Date: 1943

French lady getting ready to go out in her boudoir - she check the powder on her nose - " Yes, that is just perfect!" Date: circa 1910s

Carnaby Street Boutique
CARNABY STREET A girl poses in the mirror as she tries on an outfit with a short waistcoat. Her friend is wearing a see-through chiffon blouse. " Lady Jane" boutique

Blouse made from a silk escape map, 1940s. Creator: Unknown
Blouse made from a silk escape map, 1940s. During World War II many materials were unavailable to the public because of government rationing

Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197530 Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Chierici, Gaetano (1838-1920); 33x42 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Young Chinese woman praying with big burning incense sticks in her hands, Ha Chuong Hoi Quan Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ice Skating Women 1899
Grey & white fur trim with wrap over jacket bodice, gored skirt decorated just below knee level. Blue costume with brown fur trim, red blouse, jacket with striped revers. Date: 1899

Jennie Churchill / Pse1885
JENNIE JEROME LADY RANDOLPH CHURCHILL Later wife of George Cornwallis-West

Romanian Women - Traditional costume
A pair of Romanian women, in traditional National costume. A particularly fine example of the highly-decorative embroidery emplyed to decorate the skirts

FOUR WOMEN, 19th CENTURY. A late 19th century photograph of four African-American women, exhibited by W.E.B. du Bois in the Paris Exposition of 1900

1960s woman by David Wright
A woman wearing a salmon pink blouse and white pencil skirt with a typical 1960s bouffant hair style by David Wright, best know for his pin-ups during the 1940s and 50s. c.1960

Smiling Vietnamese woman wearing the traditional palm leaf conical hat, Hoi An, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Music cover, The Teddy Bears Frolic by Theo Bonheur. circa 1920s

Flower Seller; Vendedora de flores, c. 1934 (oil on canvas)
1769657 Flower Seller; Vendedora de flores, c.1934 (oil on canvas) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 81.3x71.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower Seller; Vendedora de flores)

The Kitchen Maid, 1651, by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. The Kitchen Maid, 1651. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

1940s style pin-up girl leaning on the tail fin of a Stearman biplane
Patriotic 1940s style pin-up girl leaning on the tail fin of a World War II Stearman biplane

Claudette Colbert, actress
Claudette Colbert (1903-1996), French-born American-based actress of screen and stage. circa 1940s

Stiebel / Wrns Mess Wear
A design by Victor Stiebel for WRNS (Womens Royal Naval Service) officers mess undress, comprising of a long skirt, blouse with revered collar and bolero jacket

Tennis Pin-Up 1950S
An athletic, glamorous blonde in pristine whites (shorts, blouse, plimsolls, bobby socks & red belt), wooden racquet & with fuzzy balls in hand, stands on tip-toe at the net

Britannia and Eve front cover, September 1947
Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine featuring an illustration of a pretty young woman with blonde, wavy hair, red lipstick and a smart, striped blouse

A humorous portrait of Diana Dors
with a copy of an article about glamour and British Cinema written by Dick Richards

Client: John Craig - White Blouse - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: March 12, 1964. Date: 1964

Client: John Craig - Model: Pattie Boyd
Client: John Craig - Printed cotton blouse with lace collar - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: January 12, 1965 (2/2) Date: 1965

Client: John Craig - Model: Pattie Boyd
Client: John Craig - Dark cotton blouse with lace collar and cuffs - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: January 12, 1965 (1/2) Date: 1965

White blouse and dark floral pattern skirt - Model possibly Celia Hammond Date: circa 1964

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - bold psychedelic print sleevless blouse partnered with long pleated skirt Date: circa late 1960s

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - bold patterned silk blouse and smart white trousers (best accompanied with large sunglasses!) Date: circa late 1960s

Client: John Craig - Model: Pattie Boyd
Client: John Craig - Printed cotton blouse with lace collar - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: January 12, 1965 (1/2) Date: 1965

Client: John Craig - White Blouse - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: March 12, 1964. Date: 1964

On the Beach
Henrike Schenk

On the Beach
Henrike Schenk

On the Beach
Henrike Schenk

Ida Matton, 1923. Creator: Matilda Hanstrom
Ida Matton, 1923; oval miniature

The morning paper, (c1940s). Creator: Eric Hallstrom
The morning paper, (c1940s)

My cleaning lady, 1905. Creator: Georg Pauli
My cleaning lady, 1905

Three young women dressed in costumes from Leksand, Dalarna, 1886-1920. Creator: Helene Edlund
Three young women dressed in costumes from Leksand, Dalarna, 1886-1920

Studio portrait of two young girls posing in folk costumes from Dalarna, 1880-1907. Creator: Helene Edlund
Studio portrait of two young girls posing in folk costumes from Dalarna, 1880-1907

A Taos woman, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Taos woman, c1905

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"Blouse: A Timeless Fashion Staple that Transcends Eras and Styles" From the elegant Tatler front cover in 1956 to the empowering American World War II recruitment poster for women ordnance workers, the blouse has always been a symbol of grace and strength. Its versatility is showcased on the music cover for Two Marionettes Polka, where it effortlessly complements the whimsical melody. Lady Charles Cavendish, also known as Adele Astaire, exudes sophistication as she dons a chic blouse while captivating audiences with her dancing prowess. In contrast to glamorous settings, a young woman washing clothes at a sink reminds us that blouses have long been worn by hardworking individuals who appreciate both comfort and style. The painting "Tibullus in the House of Delia" by Charles Haslewood Shannon captures an intimate moment where a woman's delicate blouse adds an air of romance to her surroundings. Blouses have not only graced formal occasions but also found their place in leisure activities. A Golfing Woman from 1907 showcases how this garment allowed women to engage in sports without compromising their femininity. Similarly, women playing hockey demonstrate that they can be functional yet fashionable on any field or rink. During WWII, pin-up girls became iconic symbols of morale-boosting patriotism. Their flirtatious poses often featured blouses revealing just enough leg to inspire soldiers overseas while maintaining an aura of allure back home. Beyond wartime nostalgia, blouses continue to captivate fashion enthusiasts worldwide. Whether it's a French lady getting ready in her boudoir or Carnaby Street Boutique showcasing cutting-edge designs, these garments remain timeless staples that effortlessly elevate any ensemble. Finally, there's nothing quite like cozying up by the fire on chilly evenings – and what better way than wearing a warm blouse? As depicted in "Warming Bum by Fire, " this humble piece of clothing provides comfort and style, making it an essential part of our everyday lives.