Blouse Collection (page 9)

With careful Douglas training, women do... Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
With careful Douglas training, women do accurate electrical assembly and installation work, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

Lunchtime brings a few minutes of rest... Douglas Aircraft Companys plant, Long Beach, Calif
Lunchtime brings a few minutes of rest for these women workers of the assembly line at Douglas Aircraft Companys plant, Long Beach, Calif

A girl riveting machine operator at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant... Long Beach, Calif
A girl riveting machine operator at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant joins sections of wing ribs to reinforce the inner wing assemblies of B-17F heavy bombers, Long Beach, Calif

Working with the electric wiring at Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Working with the electric wiring at Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

This girl in a glass house is putting finishing touches... Long Beach, Calif. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
This girl in a glass house is putting finishing touches on the bombardier nose section of a B-17F navy bomber, Long Beach, Calif

Women at work on C-47 Douglas cargo transport, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. 1942
Women at work on C-47 Douglas cargo transport, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

Women workers install fixtures and assemblies... Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. 1942
Women workers install fixtures and assemblies to a tail fuselage section of a B-17F bomber at the Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

Woman machinist, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Woman machinist, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

An A-20 bomber being riveted by a woman... Douglas Aircraft Company plant at Long Beach, Calif
An A-20 bomber being riveted by a woman worker at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant at Long Beach, Calif

Woman aircraft worker, Vega Aircraft Corporation, Burbank, Calif. 1942. Creator: David Bransby
Woman aircraft worker, Vega Aircraft Corporation, Burbank, Calif. Shown checking electrical assemblies

Men and women make efficient operating teams... Douglas Aircraft plant, Long Beach, Calif. 1942
Men and women make efficient operating teams on riveting and other jobs at the Douglas Aircraft plant, Long Beach, Calif. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F

Women workers install fixtures and assem... Douglas Aircraft Company plant, Long Beach, Calif
Women workers install fixtures and assemblies to a tail fuselage section of a B-17 bomber at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant, Long Beach, Calif

Part of the cowling for one of the motors for a B-25... North American Aviation, Inglewood, CA
Part of the cowling for one of the motors for a B-25 bomber is assembled in the engine department of North American Aviation, Inc.s Inglewood, Calif. plant

Clerk in one of the stock rooms of North American Aviation, Inc... Inglewood, Calif. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Clerk in one of the stock rooms of North American Aviation, Inc. checking to see if the proper numbers of parts were received and placed in the proper bin, Inglewood, Calif

Part of the cowling for one of the motors... North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood, Calif. 1942
Part of the cowling for one of the motors for a B-25 bomber is assembled in the engine department of North American Aviation, Inc.s Inglewood, Calif. plant

War production worker at the Vilter [Manufacturing] Company making M5... Milwaukee, Wis. 1943. Creator: Howard Hollem
War production worker at the Vilter [Manufacturing] Company making M5 and M7 guns for the U.S. Army, Milwaukee, Wis. Ex-housewife, age 49, now doing bench work on small gun parts

Two Navy wives, Eva Herzberg and Elve Burnham... Glenview, Ill. 1942. Creator: Howard Hollem
Two Navy wives, Eva Herzberg and Elve Burnham, entered war work after their husbands joined the service, Glenview, Ill. They assemble bands for blood transfusion bottles at Baxter Laboratories. Mrs

Electronics technician, Goodyear Aircraft Corp. Akron, Ohio, 1941. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Electronics technician, Goodyear Aircraft Corp. Akron, Ohio

Women become skilled shop technicians... Douglas Aircraft Company plant, Long Beach, Calif. 1942
Women become skilled shop technicians after careful training in the school at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant, Long Beach, Calif

Laura Bateman, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Laura Bateman, between 1855 and 1865

Mrs. Van Zandt, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Van Zandt, between 1855 and 1865

Miss Bateman, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Miss Bateman, between 1855 and 1865. [Laura Bateman]

Miss A. J. Evans, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Miss A.J. Evans, between 1855 and 1865

Venetian man killing his wife, 16th century
5855270 Venetian man killing his wife, 16th century by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Venetian man killing his wife, 16th century, from a fresco by Titian)

Taking off the Blouse
903515 Taking off the Blouse by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); Private Collection; (add.info.: Former collection Brotier)

Babys Shirt, c. 1936. Creator: Sylvia DeZon
Babys Shirt, c. 1936

Street corner, 7th Street and Florida Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Street corner, 7th Street and Florida Avenue, N.W

Waiting for the street car at 7th and Florida Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Waiting for the street car at 7th and Florida Avenue, N.W

In a carrot pickers camp, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
In a carrot pickers camp, Imperial Valley, California. Woman from Broken Bow, Oklahoma. " Are you going to take my picture, wait till I get my hair combed"

A Young Fishergirl by the Sea, 1884 (pencil and watercolour)
828460 A Young Fishergirl by the Sea, 1884 (pencil and watercolour) by Smith, Carlton Alfred (1853-1946); 40.4x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Fishergirl by the Sea)

The Milk Maid, (oil on canvas)
658447 The Milk Maid, (oil on canvas) by Salinas Tervel, Juan Pablo (1871-1946); 66x120.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Milk Maid. Juan Pablo Salinas (1871-1946). Oil on canvas

Playing School, 1893 (oil on canvas)
658274 Playing School, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Brooker, Harry (1848-1940); 70.8x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing School. Harry Brooker (1848-1940). Oil on canvas. Dated 1893

Among Neighbours, 1889 (oil on canvas)
823299 Among Neighbours, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Nourse, Elizabeth (1859-1938); 113x117 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Among Neighbours. Elizabeth Nourse (1859-1938). Oil on canvas

Portrait of Princess Henry of Battenberg (Princess Beatrice of Great Britain), 1926 (oil on canvas)
1199516 Portrait of Princess Henry of Battenberg (Princess Beatrice of Great Britain), 1926 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937)

Portrait of Diamond Hardinge (1900-1927), 1915 (oil on canvas)
1197073 Portrait of Diamond Hardinge (1900-1927), 1915 (oil on canvas) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 92x71 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; © Desmond Banks

Portrait of the Artists Mother, 1898 (chalk)
6197988 Portrait of the Artists Mother, 1898 (chalk) by Davidson, George Dutch (1879-1901); 33.7x16.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee

The Seamstress, (oil on canvas)
651294 The Seamstress, (oil on canvas) by Portielje, Edward (1861-1949); 66x51.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seamstress. Edward Antoon Portielje (1861-1949). Oil on canvas

Woman in Japanese silk blouse and long pleated skirt, 1913
5893049 Woman in Japanese silk blouse and long pleated skirt, 1913. by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); (add.info.: Woman in Japanese silk blouse and long pleated skirt, boy in white sailors suit)

Summer outfit with floral linen blouse and foulard skirt. Toilette d ete, blouse de linon sur jupe de foulard
5892951 Summer outfit with floral linen blouse and foulard skirt. Toilette d ete, blouse de linon sur jupe de foulard. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Les Amis de Toujours, c. 1920s (bronze and ivory statuette, gilt and silver cold painted patinas)
985591 Les Amis de Toujours, c.1920s (bronze and ivory statuette, gilt and silver cold painted patinas) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 62.5 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Visit to the Grandparents; Besoget Hos Bedsteforaeldrene, 1859 (oil on canvas)
659687 The Visit to the Grandparents; Besoget Hos Bedsteforaeldrene, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 95x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Little Red Riding Hood, (oil on canvas)
658665 Little Red Riding Hood, (oil on canvas) by Girardet, Jules (1856-1938); 46x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Red Riding Hood. Jules Girardet (1856-1946). Oil on canvas

Motherly Love, (watercolour on paper)
659633 Motherly Love, (watercolour on paper) by Tommasi, Publio de (1849-1914); 86.2x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Motherly Love. Publio de Tommasi (1849-1914). Watercolour on paper

Woman in garden party outfit of skirt, blouse and jacket, playing a game with sticks and a ring
5893033 Woman in garden party outfit of skirt, blouse and jacket, playing a game with sticks and a ring. Toilette de garden party

Procession (gouache and ink on paper)
1769330 Procession (gouache and ink on paper) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 40x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession. Alfredo Ramos Martinez (1871-1946)

Portrait of Miss Ruth Breslin, 1925 (oil on canvas)
650952 Portrait of Miss Ruth Breslin, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Luks, George Benjamin (1867-1933); 75x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Miss Ruth Breslin)

Trois Valaisannes, 1923 (tempera on cardboard)
1195500 Trois Valaisannes, 1923 (tempera on cardboard) by Bieler, Ernest (1863-1948); 90x63 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

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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.