Crinoline Collection

Princess Alice of Great Britain & Grand Duke Louis of Hesse
Princess Alice (1843-1878), third child and second daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert pictured here around the time of her marriage with her husband Grand Duke Louis IV of Hesse-Darmstadt

Queen Victoria / Dachshund
QUEEN VICTORIA Queen Victoria pictured at her desk, c.1865 in the company of one of her dachshunds, possibly Waldie

Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette in wedding costumes
Louis XVI, King of France (1754-1793, reigned 1774-1792) with his wife Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) in their wedding costumes at the ages of 15 and 14 respectively

Marie Salle dancing, 1732, (1908). Creator: Unknown
Marie Salle dancing, 1732, (1908). Mlle. Salle Dansant (1732). Marie Salle (1707-1756) was a French dancer and choreographer

Great Expectations: The Dickens Christmas Spirit by Matania
A Dickensian Christmas as imagined by the Italian-born artist, Fortunino Matania, who in his later career concentrated on historical genre subjects

Cinderella running away from the ball as midnight strikes. 20th century

L accoudee, 1856-57. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
L accoudee, 1856-57

The Gaze, 1856-57. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
The Gaze, 1856-57

Edward Vii / Alexandra / Son
EDWARD VII as Prince of Wales, with Alexandra and their first son, Victor (Albert duke of Clarence) circa 1865 Date: 1841 - 1910

Georgina, Countess of Dudley
Georgina Elizabeth (nee Moncreiffe), Countess of Dudley (1846 - 1929), society beauty and second wife of 1st Earl Dudley. Daughter of Sir Thomas Moncreiffe

Ludwig Ii / Sophie Charlot
KING LUDWIG II OF BAVARIA AND PRINCESS SOPHIE CHARLOTTE Seen during their engagement: the marriage was cancelled in strange circumstances

Woman in a crinoline dress on a greetings card
Woman in a crinoline dress in a garden on a greetings card, with verse below. Date: early 20th century

Dona Marianna Stampa Parravicina (born 1612), Condesa di Segrate. Creator: Unknown
Dona Marianna Stampa Parravicina (born 1612), Condesa di Segrate

Womens fashions for May 1851
Womens Fashions for May 1851. 1851

Two women in the latest French fashions, sitting on a garden bench. On the left is a pink dress with lace trimming below the neck

W & M Howitt / Stereo Cdv
WILLIAM AND MARY HOWITT (Mary: nee BOTHAM) Writers - husband and wife

Eliz Gaskell / C De Visite
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Writer

19th century lady arriving at a ball wearing a crinoline. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
1000884 19th century lady arriving at a ball wearing a crinoline. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

The Monster Crinoline, Turin Carnival (engraving)
8676305 The Monster Crinoline, Turin Carnival (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monster Crinoline, Turin Carnival, Italy)

Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with flowers and feathers
FLO4656084 Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with flowers and feathers, wig, chain and pendant

Croquet Match, 1862. Victorian gentlemen and ladies playing the fashionable game of croquet
FLO4995482 Croquet Match, 1862. Victorian gentlemen and ladies playing the fashionable game of croquet. A woman steps on a ball to croquet her male opponent

The duchess of Morny (1838-1896), born princess Sophie Troubetzkoi, wife of duke of Morny, photo by Disderi
1758427 The duchess of Morny (1838-1896), born princess Sophie Troubetzkoi, wife of duke of Morny, photo by Disderi; (add.info.: The duchess of Morny (1838-1896), born princess Sophie Troubetzkoi

Topsy Turvey, or our Antipodes, 1854. Refined English ladies in crinolines waiting on rough
FLO4995435 Topsy Turvey, or our Antipodes, 1854. Refined English ladies in crinolines waiting on rough and unkempt gold prospectors in Australia during the Gold Rush

Barbed wire crinoline (litho)
8664232 Barbed wire crinoline (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbed wire crinoline, 1916)

Lady wearing a crinoline and driving a 19th century horse and landau. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom
1000882 Lady wearing a crinoline and driving a 19th century horse and landau. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate, 1855. A lady in black shawl gives a cookery book to
FLO4995445 A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate, 1855. A lady in black shawl gives a cookery book to a young mother in crinolines at a cute baby contest

Milestones (colour litho)
8656093 Milestones (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milestones, a play by Arnold Bennett and Edward Knoblock performed at the New Theatre Royal)

Lady in a ball gown at the English court, 1800. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by
1000878 Lady in a ball gown at the English court, 1800. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Some Sea-Side Fashions for 1863. Victorian ladies in short hooped skirts and tiny bonnets, wearing riding boots
FLO4995472 Some Sea-Side Fashions for 1863. Victorian ladies in short hooped skirts and tiny bonnets, wearing riding boots, bloomers and shoes, holding walking sticks

Princess Maria Teresa of Savoy-Carignan, Princess de Lamballe (Marie Louise Therese de Savoie)
FLO4655858 Princess Maria Teresa of Savoy-Carignan, Princess de Lamballe (Marie Louise Therese de Savoie, dit Mademoiselle de Carignan ou princess de Lamballe lady of the court, France, 1786)

Eve Hanska
2081583 Eve Hanska; (add.info.: Mrs Eve Hanska (1800-1882) Polish countess she married Honore de Balzac in 1850); Photo: Tallandier.

Christmas Story-telling - drawn by J. E. Millais, 1862. Creator: Dalziel Brothers
Christmas Story-telling - drawn by J. E. Millais, 1862. Victorian family entertainment. From "Illustrated London News", 1862.

The Social Science Congress at New York: conversazione in the Assembly Rooms, Blake-street, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Social Science Congress at New York: conversazione in the Assembly Rooms, Blake-street, 1864. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

Paris fashions for October, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for October, 1864. 'Fig. 1. Evening Dress. Robe of white alpaca, ornamented with black lace insertion...Muslin chemisette, with collar and cuffs of embroidered muslin

Cutting the first turf of the Carnarvon and Llanberis Railway, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Cutting the first turf of the Carnarvon and Llanberis Railway, 1864. The railway '...will not only afford great accommodation to...travellers

Paris fashions for March, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for March, 1864. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

"Face to Face": Effie Blount's Explanation, 1862. Creator: Unknown
"Face to Face": Effie Blount's Explanation, 1862. Illustration to a short story by John Saunderss. From "Illustrated London News", 1862.

A Pictorial: the First Syllable, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A Pictorial: the First Syllable, 1864. Christmas entertainment. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

Paris fashions for December, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for December, 1862. 'Fig. 1. Evening Dress. Robe of stout corded apple-green taffety...with a guipure on a white ground; the sleeves are also trimmed with a similar transparent

Paris fashions for November, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for November, 1864. 'Fig. 1. Morning Dress. This is altogether an "at home" costume, the colour of the dress being generally light, over a gay-coloured jupe

Paris fashions for August, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for August, 1864. 'Fig. 1. Walking Dress. Robe and paletot of grey foulard, with three rows of dark violet silk

Paris fashions for February, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for February, 1864. 'Fig. 1. Walking Dress. Dark brown silk robe, trimmed round the bottom of the skirt with a wide band of black velvet

The Dowager Queen Lovisa Ulrika of Sweden, 1775. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger
The Dowager Queen Lovisa Ulrika of Sweden, 1775

Isabella of Bourbon. First Queen of King Philip IV, 1614-1660. Creator: Diego Velasquez
Isabella of Bourbon. First Queen of King Philip IV, 1614-1660

Miss Lindahl, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Lindahl, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 1. Possibly a portrait of Swedish actress Anna Lindahl

Scarborough Spa - from a sketch by Miss Claxton, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Scarborough Spa - from a sketch by Miss Claxton, 1858. Resort on the coast of Yorkshire. Apart from the excellent qualities of its mineral waters

The Towcester Flower Show, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Towcester Flower Show, 1858. The pleasant little market-town of Towcester, in Northamptonshire, has recently been enlivened by a floral and horticultural exhibition, by a cattle show

Scene from "The Rose of Castile", at Drury Lane Theatre, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Scene from "The Rose of Castile", at Drury Lane Theatre, 1858. London stage production. This lively and pretty opera, certainly the chef-d'oeuvre of our most popular English composer

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"Crinoline: A Fashionable Tale of Royalty, Romance, and Elegance" Step into the enchanting world of crinoline, where fashion meets history in a whirlwind of captivating stories. From Princess Alice of Great Britain and her love affair with Grand Duke Louis of Hesse to Queen Victoria's cherished dachshund by her side, it has witnessed it all. Picture Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette donning their opulent wedding costumes, their crinolines adding an air of grandeur to the occasion. In "Great Expectations: The Dickens Christmas Spirit, " Matania brings alive the magic of Victorian England with characters adorned in exquisite crinoline gowns. Immerse yourself in Cinderella's fairytale as she flees from the ball, her billowing crinoline dress trailing behind her. Pierre-Louis Pierson captures moments frozen in time through his lens - "L'accoudee" and "The Gaze" depict women embracing the elegance bestowed upon them by their crinolines. Even royalty embraced this iconic fashion trend; Edward VII and Alexandra proudly display their son while Georgina, Countess of Dudley exudes grace in her resplendent attire. Ludwig II and Sophie Charlot epitomize romance against a backdrop adorned with delicate layers fabric. But it wasn't just nobility who reveled in its allure - a woman on a greetings card showcases how everyday individuals embraced this fashionable silhouette. And let us not forget Dona Marianna Stampa Parravicina, Condesa di Segrate - even centuries ago, she understood that nothing could rival the charm brought forth by a stunning crinoline gown. Crinoline weaves together tales from different eras; it is more than just a garment – it represents an era when femininity was celebrated through voluminous skirts that swayed gracefully with every step.