Frills Collection

Marie Antoinette Meytens
MARIE ANTOINETTE Queen of France as a young woman

The Lennox-Boyd family. Around 1912
Studio photograph of Alan Tindal Lennox-Boyd with his brothers and mother, Florence Annie Begbie (1870-1949). Standing: George Edward Lennox-Boyd (1902-1943); seated children

The Lennox-Boyd brothers. Around 1912
Studio photograph of Alan Tindal Lennox-Boyd with his brothers. From left to right: George Edward Lennox-Boyd (1902-1943), Alan Tindal Lennox-Boyd (1904-1983)

Britannia and Eve magazine, March 1931
Front cover featuring an elegant couple performing the Flamenco. The beautifully poised woman wears a yellow Bata de cola dress with frills and an enormous white headdress

Poster, Nil Simile, The Ladys Shoe, sold by W F Heddon, Bridge Street, Carmarthen, Wales. Date: circa 1920

1960s tennis fashion
Frilly panties by Teddy Tinling, as worn by tennis players in the 1960s. Worn with a navy banded white cardigan by Maxine Leighton

Ann Old Coleman (Mrs. Robert Coleman), c. 1820. Creator: Jacob Eichholtz
Ann Old Coleman (Mrs. Robert Coleman), c. 1820

The Masked Ball (colour photo)
3091199 The Masked Ball (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Masked Ball. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Label design, Tom Smiths Christmas Crackers. circa 1900

Zaza, the dog, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)
XIR390303 Zaza, the dog, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; (add.info.: Zaza, le chien; ); French, out of copyright

Costume of Crosville, near Dieppe
5855725 Costume of Crosville, near Dieppe; (add.info.: Costume of Crosville, near Dieppe. The folds in the bonnet are accidental, it is too large for her head)

Fashionable hats of 1788. Half hat in violet gauze with white frills, hat in pink taffeta with ribbons
FLO4672007 Fashionable hats of 1788. Half hat in violet gauze with white frills, hat in pink taffeta with ribbons, gauze and feathers, and a pouf in Italian gauze with ribbons and plumes

Woman in hairstyle with ringlets and a Phrygian hat. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzane's
FLO4606515 Woman in hairstyle with ringlets and a Phrygian hat. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzane's Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era of King Louis XVI

Woman in a bath's bonnet with frills and ribbons. Beanie has the Bather
FLO4606478 Woman in a bath's bonnet with frills and ribbons. Beanie has the Bather. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzane's Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from

Woman in a Milkmaid bonnet over hairstyle with curls, Hat a la Dairy. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere
FLO4606430 Woman in a Milkmaid bonnet over hairstyle with curls, Hat a la Dairy. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzane's Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era of

Woman in tall hairstyle with curls topped by a bonnet called the Queen's Rising. Hairstyle at Queen's Sunrise
FLO4606392 Woman in tall hairstyle with curls topped by a bonnet called the Queen's Rising. Hairstyle at Queen's Sunrise

Rear view of fashionable woman's dress, era of Marie Antoinett
5893598 Rear view of fashionable woman's dress, era of Marie Antoinett; (add.info.: Rear view of fashionable woman's dress, era of Marie Antoinette)

Woman fixing her stockings, era of Marie Antoinette
5893572 Woman fixing her stockings, era of Marie Antoinette.; (add.info.: Woman in dress a la Polonaise fixing her stockings, era of Marie Antoinette)

Costume of Val-de-la-Haye
5855676 Costume of Val-de-la-Haye; (add.info.: Woman in the costume of Val-de-la-Haye, near Rouen. "The frills of this bavolet bonnet are without taste)

Woman in high hairstyle crowned with an elegant bonnet with pearls, flowers and plumes. Elegant hat with beads
FLO4606445 Woman in high hairstyle crowned with an elegant bonnet with pearls, flowers and plumes. Elegant hat with beads

Woman in the Harvester bonnet over a hairstyle with curls, Beanie a la Reissonneuse
FLO4606424 Woman in the Harvester bonnet over a hairstyle with curls, Beanie a la Reissonneuse. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzane's Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery

'L' Andalouse', 1927. Creator: Francis Picabia
'L' Andalouse', 1927. From a private collection.

Portrait of a Lady, 1779. Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch
Portrait of a Lady, 1779

Unknown woman, c18th century. Creator: Sophie-Clemence Delacazette
Unknown woman, c18th century

Portrait of a Lady, 1788. Creator: Per Krafft the Elder
Portrait of a Lady, 1788

Portrait of the artist's mother, Mme Anne Ducreux née Béliard, c1760. Creator: Joseph Ducreux
Portrait of the artist's mother, Mme Anne Ducreux nee Beliard, c1760

Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816), politician, playwright, c1800s. Creator: John Cox Dillman Engleheart
Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816), politician, playwright, c1800s

Unknown woman, c18th century. Creator: George Engleheart
Unknown woman, c18th century

Mrs. Harbeck, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 12. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Harbeck, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 12

Fashions for August - Promenade or Carriage Costume, and Ball Dress, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for August - Promenade or Carriage Costume, and Ball Dress, 1858. Dress of very rich Azof-green silk, with two skirts

Sofia Magdalena, Queen of Sweden, 1766. Creator: Carl Gustaf Pilo
Sofia Magdalena, Queen of Sweden, 1766

Sofia Magdalena, 1746-1813, Queen of Sweden Princess of Denmark, 1768. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger
Sofia Magdalena, 1746-1813, Queen of Sweden Princess of Denmark, 1768

Portrait of a Lady, c18th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Lady, c18th century

Portrait of Jennie Walters Delano, c1876. Creator: George Augustus Baker
Portrait of Jennie Walters Delano, c1876. Jennie Walters was born in 1853, the daughter of William T. and Ellen Walters (nee Harper), and the sister of Henry Walters

Fashion Plate (Walking & Dinner Dresses), 1829. Creator: Unknown. Fashion Plate (Walking & Dinner Dresses), 1829
Fashion Plate (Walking & Dinner Dresses), 1829

Fashion Plate (Morning Dress), 1818. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Morning Dress), 1818

Fashion Plate (Public Promenade Dress), c1839. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Public Promenade Dress), c1839. Probably from The Ladies Pocket Magazine

Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1782, rr. 238: Morning dress to the English (...), 1782. Creator: Wossinik
Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1782, rr. 238: Morning dress to the English (...), 1782. Robe de matin a l'Anglaise avec des manches en amadis jupon coupe a grand volant de mousseline

Fashions for February, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for February, 1857....three figures - two ladies and a gentleman. The costumes of the ladies have been drawn from dresses just completed in the elegant magasin des modes of Madame E

Study of a Fully Dressed Little Girl, 1897. Creator: Catherine Greenaway
Study of a Fully Dressed Little Girl, 1897

Portrait of Frederica Louise Wilhelmina, 1780-1803. Creator: Charles-Melchior Descourtis
Portrait of Frederica Louise Wilhelmina, 1780-1803. Portrait of Frederica Louise Wilhelmina of Prussia, Princess of Orange-Nassau. Bust to the right, in oval

Portrait of Sara de Haan, Widow of the Amsterdam Underwriter Cornelis Hartsen, 1820-1832. Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman
Portrait of Sara de Haan, Widow of the Amsterdam Underwriter Cornelis Hartsen, 1820-1832

Fashions for March, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for March, 1857. Ball dress of white tulle, over a slip of white glace. The skirt is formed of three double jupes of tulle, gathered up in festoons by chains of pearl...Dress of velvet

Brechje Hooft (1640-1721). Widow of Harmen van de Poll, c.1700-c.1729. Creator: Arnold Boonen
Brechje Hooft (1640-1721). Widow of Harmen van de Poll, c.1700-c.1729. Attributed to Arnold Boonen

Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1785, aaa. 285: The beautiful and elegant Suzan (...)
Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1785, aaa. 285: The young and elegant Suzanne (...), 1785. La jeune et elegante Suzanne en voyant la reponse qu'elle vient de faire au billet que lui a

Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1785, aaa. 284: Beauty in uncertainty (...), 1785. Creator: Nicolas Dupin
Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1785, aaa. 284: Beauty in uncertainty (...), 1785. La Belle dans l'incertitude de l'asseior

Putnam, Nina Wilcox, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Putnam, Nina Wilcox, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913

Children of Mrs. H.A. Wilson, portrait photograph, 1918 Nov. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Children of Mrs. H.A. Wilson, portrait photograph, 1918 Nov. 30

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"Frills: A Journey through Time and Fashion" Step into the world of frills, where elegance meets extravagance. From Marie Antoinette's lavish gowns to the Lennox-Boyd family's refined style in 1912, they have always been a symbol of opulence and sophistication. In the early 20th century, the Lennox-Boyd brothers embraced frills as they posed for a timeless portrait. Their impeccable fashion sense showcased their appreciation for intricate details and delicate embellishments. Fast forward to 1931 when Britannia and Eve magazine featured an article on frills, capturing the essence of femininity and grace. The allure of frilled tennis outfits in the swinging sixties added a touch of playfulness to court fashion, proving that even sports attire can be chic. They were not limited to clothing alone; they adorned various items like shoes, Christmas crackers, and labels designed by Tom Smith himself. These small but significant details elevated everyday objects into works of art. Even portraits captured the beauty - Ann Old Coleman radiated elegance with her lace-trimmed dress painted by Jacob Eichholtz in 1820. Zaza, the dog immortalized on canvas in 1730, sported a collar adorned with tiny ruffles fit for royalty. Celebrities also embraced this trend throughout history. Binnie Hale exuded glamour while wearing dresses adorned with countless frills during her performances. Countess de la Falaise donned Chanel's exquisite evening gown made from white cotton tulle – an embodiment of luxury itself. Camilla Horn epitomized beauty as she graced fashion studio portraits with her blonde locks cascading over intricately ruffled garments. Her presence was ethereal yet captivatingly modern. They have transcended time and continue to enchant us today. Whether it is through historical paintings or contemporary designs on runways worldwide, these delicate embellishments remind us of the beauty found in intricate details.