Flappers Collection (page 3)

The Dolly Sisters in London, 1921. Wearing their finery for their Pony Trot number in Fun of the Fayre at the London Pavilion Date: 1921

The Dolly Sisters and director Leonce Perret on the set of the film The Million Dollar Dollies, 1918 Date: 1918

A sketch of the Dolly Sisters c. 1923 Date: circa 1923
A sketch of the Dolly Sisters c.1923 Date: circa 1923

A candid portrait of the Dolly Sisters at a garden party c. 1920-1922 Date: circa 1921

Rosie Dolly and Mortimer Davis Jr, 1928. This was to announce that they had in fact been married for a year but it had been kept secret (they married 31 March 1927) Date: 1928

The Dolly Sisters display smart Autumn frocks, c. 1915 Date: circa 1915

The Dolly Sisters in Babes in the Wood, London Pavilion, 1922 Date: 1922

The Dolly Sisters wearing the latest fashion of a dog collar 1924 Date: 1924

Dolly Sisters in in Paris Sans Voile, Ambassadeurs Theatre, Paris, 1923 Date: 1923

The Dolly Sisters in League of Notions, London Pavilion (1921) Date: 1921

The Dolly Sisters as young girls with their mother (c. 1905) Date: circa 1905

One of the Dolly Sisters and Alice Delysia at Deauville, France, 1925 Date: 1925

Sheet music for Wrap me in a Blanket of Love featuring Harry Fox and Jenny Dolly, 1914 Date: 1914

Photos of the Dolly Sisters c. 1916 Date: 1916

A portrait of Rosie Dolly (date unknown but pre-1920s)

A portrait of Jenny Dolly (date unknown but pre-1920s)

The Dolly Sisters in St Moritz, 1927 Date: 1927

Front cover of the press kit for the film The Dolly Sisters, 1945 Date: 1945

Sheet music for Gold Diggers featuring the Dolly Sisters in Oh Les Belles Filles, Paris, 1923 Date: 1923

Sketches of Jenny Dollys costumes in Maid in America, New York, 1915 Date: 1915

FANCY DRESS 1920S STYLE
Three flappers - a 1960s version of 1920s style! Date: 1960s

Jenny Dolly with her two daughters Manzi and Klari and her h
Jenny Dolly with her two eleven-year old daughters Manzi and Klari and her husband Bernard Vinissky who adopts them both, Chicago 28/7/36 Date: 1936

Girls having Fun 1920S
High jinks for this group of trendy young women at a hostel in Paris, France, where one girl is so happy that she is dancing on the table! Date: late 1920s

1920s fancy dress party
Party goers posing for the camera, 16 March 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1107/6

Marriage of Jenny Dolly to Bernard Vinissky
Jenny Dolly and Bernard Vinissky (right) during their wedding ceremony July 1935, Chiaago. On left is Rosie Dolly (Mrs Irving Netcher) and Ircving Netcher. Date: 1935

The Dolly Sisters and Maurice Chevalier in Paris En Fleurs, Paris, 1925 1925

Two ladies on New Imperial motorcycle
Two ladies wearing cloche hats on veteran New Imperial motorcycle in the countryside circa 1920

The Tatler - Seasons Number 1925
The Tatler Summer Season number featuring an illustration of a well-dressed young woman by Lewis Baumer. Date: 1925

Has She Joined the Mustard Club by Wilton Williams
Glamorous 1920s woman in a blue, fur-trimmed coat and with vivid blonde hair. The title of the picture is a play on the recently launched advertising campaign for Colmans Mustard

Mice and Men by Winifred C. Honey, 1920s woman with cat
Illustration showing an elegant woman with cropped hair posing with a grey cat. The background shows silhouettes of men running from scurrying mice. Date: 1929

Belles of St Clement s! Girl bell ringers, 1926
A band of female change ringers at St Clement Danes church in the Strand, London. The Illustrated London News deemed the sight of female bell ringers sufficiently interesting

The Black Fan by Wilton Williams
An elegant woman in a red dress, head scarf and with black evening gloves holding a large feather fan behind her. Date: 1925

Five Girls 1920S
And it was all done in the best possible taste ! Five lively girls cross their legs on a sofa at a hostel in Paris, France. Date: late 1920s

The marriage of Jenny Dolly to Bernard Vinissky, 1935
Jenny Dolly and Bernard Vinissky (right) during their wedding ceremony July 1935, Chiaago. On left is Rosie Dolly (Mrs Irving Netcher) and Ircving Netcher. Date: 1935

The Dolly Sisters and Parents, USA

Dolly Sisters in their dancing frocks
The Dolly Sisters in His Bridal Night, Republic Theatre, New York, 1916 in creations by Lucile (Lady Duff Gordon) 1916

Addition and Subtraction by P. B. Hickling
A typical 1920s flapper girl, wearing a short dress, yellow stockings and with bobbed, shingled hair, applies her lipstick in the mirror watched by a fairly diffident cat

Three photographs of the Dolly Sisters, 1912
Three photographs of the Dolly Sisters, New York, 1912 Date: 1912

Two portratis of Rosie Dolly, 1915
Two portratis of Rosie Dolly as Chin Chin in Hello Broadway, 1915 Date: 1915

The Dolly Sisters in Oh Les Belles Filles, Paris, 1923
The Dolly Sisters in Oh Les Belles Filles, Palace Theatre, Paris, 1923 Date: 1923

A sketch of the Dolly Sisters, 1925 Date: 1925

Cover of leaflet for Paris Sans Voiles at the Ambassadeurs Theatre, Paris, 1923. Artwork by Charles Gesmar Date: 1923

The Dolly Sisters in London, early 1920s Date: early 1920s

Sheet music for They Don t Believe Me featuring the Dolly Sisters, 1914 Date: 1914

The Dolly Sisters in Jig Saw at the London Hippodrome (1920) Date: 1920

The Bright Brigade
Modes for Men - illustration from one of a series of advertisements for Abdullah cigarettes showing types from the 1920s, in this case The Bright Brigade consisting of three flapper girls working in

Starr Woods Annual The Snark - ironing
Front cover of Starr Woods Annual, The Snark, Summer 1928, featuring an illustration of a flapper girl with hair severely cropped and very short skirts

La Poupee by Ernest Hubbard
A young woman in a slip admires herself in front of a mirror. Close by a poupee or boudoir doll sits with its arms outstretched looking up at its owner. Date: 1929

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"Flappers: Embodying the Spirit of the Roaring Twenties" Step back in time to the vibrant era of the 1920s, where a new breed of women emerged - the flappers. These young, rebellious ladies challenged societal norms and embraced a carefree lifestyle that captivated both men and women alike. One iconic representation of this movement can be found in George Whitelaw's novel "The It Girl, " which celebrated these vivacious flappers who exuded confidence and independence. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in New York City, The Dolly Sisters became synonymous with glamour and entertainment as they dazzled audiences with their captivating performances. In an era marked by change and liberation, even traditional gender roles were challenged. A Bystander cover from 1929 showcased a boxing woman, defying expectations and proving that strength knows no boundaries. Fashion played a significant role in defining flapper culture. In one photograph titled "Flapper on Bonnet 1927, " we witness how these trendsetters pushed boundaries through their bold choices. From stylish hats to daring dresses designed by Lucile gowns, they epitomized modernity while embracing freedom of expression. Leisure activities also reflected their zest for life. On the sand dunes of Littlehampton during the 1920s, flappers reveled in sun-soaked moments filled with laughter and joy. They embodied an infectious energy that was impossible to ignore. The Dolly Sisters continued to make waves internationally as they graced stages from Paris to New York City. Their dazzling presence brought glitz and glamour wherever they went – whether it was performing at Casino de Paris or donning exquisite costumes for Diamond tableaux shows. Artistic representations further immortalized these trailblazers; Gebrauchsgrafik illustration from 1928 captured their essence beautifully, showcasing their elegance amidst a backdrop of artistic flair.