Blouse Collection (page 30)

Hands placing necklace of beads over hanger holding jacket and blouse

BETHUNE-COOKMAN COLLEGE. Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune with a group of students after resigning as president of Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photograph by Gordon Parks, 1943

VERMONT STATE FAIR, 1941. Women backstage at the girlie show at the Vermont State Fair in Rutland, Vermont. Photograph by Jack Delano, September 1941

BERRY PICKERS, 1940. Berry Pickers from Arkansas working in Berrien County, Michigan. Photographed by John Vachon, 1940

ETHIOPIAN WOMAN, 1920s. An unidentified Ethiopian woman. Photographed in the 1920s

Gypsy Encampment, C1923

TYPIST, 1905. Secretary with Remington typewriter and her stenographers pad, 1905. Oil over photograph

1940s style pin-up girl sitting on the wing of a vintage T-6 Texan aircraft
Beautiful 1940s style pin-up girl in retro attire, sitting on the wing of a vintage T-6 Texan aircraft

Patriotic pin-up girl standing inside the cockpit of a Stearman biplane
Patriotic 1940s style pin-up girl standing inside the cockpit of a World War II Stearman biplane

1940s style pin-up girl sitting on the wing of a Stearman biplane
Patriotic 1940s style pin-up girl sitting on the wing of a World War II Stearman biplane

1940s style Navy pin-up girl leaning on the wing of a T-6 Texan trainer aircraft

Minneapolis General Electric Company Meter Readers, 1918
August 31, 1918 - Minneapolis General Electric Company Meter Readers

Young Girl Dressed in White or Marguerite Gauthier-Lathuille, c. 1878 (oil on canvas)
XIR897970 Young Girl Dressed in White or Marguerite Gauthier-Lathuille, c.1878 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 51x50 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

Amedeo Modigliani, Girl in a Green Blouse, Italian, 1884 - 1920, 1917, oil on canvas

19th Century Fashion, Blouse

DOROTHEA LANGE (1895-1965). American photographer. Photograph by Paul Taylor, 1934, digitally colored by Granger, NYC -- All Rights Reserved

NEBRASKA: SETTLERS, 1901. Mose Smith and his family on their ranch near Anselmo, Custer County, Nebraska. Photograph by Solomon D. Butcher, 1901

RUSSIA: PEASANT, c1909. Traditional dress of a peasant woman from the Olonets Governorate of northwest Imperial Russia. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, c1909

RUSSIA: PEASANT, c1909. Russian peasant in traditional dress, c1909

HUNTING, c1919. Women hunters posing with their dogs and dead birds in Idaho. Photograph by Otto M. Jones, c1919

GOLFER, 1908. Golfer Katharine Harley at the Chevy Chase Golf Club in Maryland. Photograph, 1908

GOLFING, 1916. Miss Edith Gordon playing golf. Photograph, 1916

RED CLOUD (1822-1909). Oglala Sioux chief. Red Cloud (seated) with his son, Jack Red Cloud, and his granddaughter. Photograph, c1909

GWEN JOHN (1876-1939). Welsh artist. Self-portrait. Oil on canvas, c1900

BERLIN: WORKERS, c1915. Women street sanitation workers in Berlin, Germany. Photograph, c1915

BERLIN: MAIL CARRIER, c1910. A female telegraph messenger in Berlin, Germany. Photograph, c1910

TYPIST, 1905. Secretary with Remington typewriter and her stenographers pad, 1905

HOME INDUSTRY, 1910. Italian immigrant woman carrying cloth to her Lower East Side New York tenement home. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1910

Portrait of woman with pearl necklace, (B&W), (Close-up)

Teenage girl (14-15) with long hair, (B&W), portrait

Teenage girl (14-15) with cupped hand, calling, (B&W), portrait

Woman using phone, posing in studio, (B&W), (Close-up)

Woman with headache, posing in studio, (B&W) (Portrait)

Woman in striped blouse smiling, (B&W), (Portrait)

Woman in striped blouse with surprised facial expression, posing in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)

Young woman using phone, posing in studio, (B&W), close-up

Young woman standing in empty room, gesturing, (B&W)

Young woman holding glass of milk, (B&W), portrait

Young woman with short hair smiling, (B&W), portrait

Young woman drinking glass of milk, (B&W), portrait

Two young women having serious discussion, (B&W)

Young woman working in field, (B&W), portrait

Man standing behind woman, covering her eyes (B&W)

Studio portrait of woman with hair in turban

Studio portrait of mature woman holding finger to lips

Young woman eating chocolate, portrait

Young woman wearing blouse, portrait

Studio shot of woman with yawning baby girl (6-11 months)

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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.