Frilly Collection (page 3)

Zylpha, c1900. Creator: Eva Gamble Walborn
Zylpha, c1900

Portrait of little girl in frilly hat, c1900. Creator: Addie Kilburn Robinson
Portrait of little girl in frilly hat, c1900

Miss Alice Hay, between 1890 and 1920. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Miss Alice Hay, between 1890 and 1920. Photograph shows three-quarter length portrait of Alice Hay (Mrs. James Wolcott Wadsworth), seated in chair, facing front

Three African American women...State Fair at Saint Paul, Minnesota, 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Three African American women, full-length portrait, standing, at the State Fair at Saint Paul, Minn. 1903

Paris Fashions for the New Year, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for the New Year, 1854. Lace Cap en point d'Alencon, with groups of flowers on each side; sometimes, instead of these groups, the flowers are placed in a crown

Mrs. Albert Sidney Burleson, 1st Breakfast, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs
Mrs. Albert Sidney Burleson, 1st Breakfast, 1913. American socialite, author, playwright and poet Adele Lubbock Steiner. Wife of politician Albert S. Burleson

Paris Fashions for September, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for September, 1854. Robe de taffetas rose, with three flounces embroidered on tulle rose. The embroidery is a point de chainette; the rounded pinkings are embroidered the same

Portrait of Girolamo Vaini, prince of Cantapulo (1679-1744), c1732 — 1742. Creator: Pierre Subleyras
Portrait of Girolamo Vaini, prince of Cantapulo (1679-1744), c1732 -- 1742

Paris Fashions for August - Opera Dress, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for August - Opera Dress, 1850. Sleeves with rows of lace (pointe d'Alencon), adorned with five rows of the same lace, lying flat

Wedding Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Wedding Dress, c. 1937

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Dress, c. 1936

Paris Fashions for June - Canezou, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for June - Canezou, 1850. An Indian muslin Canezou, embroidered and trimmed with malines, open and buttoned up in the back. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Paris Fashions for May, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for May, 1850. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Esperanza, 1882. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Esperanza, 1882

Paris Fashions for August - Cap and Engageantes, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for August - Cap and Engageantes, 1850. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Bonnet, c. 1936. Creator: Doris Beer
Bonnet, c. 1936

Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Dress, c. 1937

Baby's Under-waists, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Baby's Under-waists, c. 1937

Paris Fashions for July - Opera Dress, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for July - Opera Dress, 1850. The Opera Dress is of silk, with a straight upper dress, and three flounces on the cross; the body pointed, having a lace berthe

Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Dress, c. 1937

Paris Fashions for June - Pelerine, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for June - Pelerine, 1850. A Pelerine of embroidered net, trimmed with three rows of point d'Alencon [lace], and ornamented with a large knot of ribbons Bayadere

Female portrait, (c1780s). Creator: Lorens Lonberg
Female portrait, (c1780s)

Young lady in Swedish costume, 1779. Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch
Young lady in Swedish costume, 1779

GIRLS / SISTERS 1910
Two sisters in their best dresses: the elder one carries a basket of flowers. Date: 1910

Young Girls Underwear
A girl wears lace & ribbon edged cotton drawers, a chemise, a wadded bodice to keep her chest warm, socks & shoes with a bar across the instep

A Spanish hand held fan cheap holiday souvenir on a pure white (255) background A Spanish hand held fan cheap holiday souvenir on a pure white (255) background

Frilly poppy A beautiful poppy flower with pink, frilled petalswith a comlimentary coloured texture added

Portrait of Lady Frances Anna Blandy Thomson, Baroness Kelvin (1837-1916), 1876

Comic postcard, Husband after riotous night out Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman kneeling in bed, praying for a man Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Drunk man speaks to woman in the street Date: 20th century

Queen Wilhelmina of Holland and Prince Consort
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland and the Prince Consort, Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. circa 1900s

A woman showing off her underwear underneath her dress. December 1964 P018254

Teddy Tail, Duke of Yorks Theatre, London
Teddy Tail, a childrens fantastic musical play by Charles Folkard, music by Frederic Norton, based on the Teddy Tail comic strip in the Daily Mail newspaper, at the Duke of Yorks Theatre

Johanne Marie Gertner, née Lassen, the artist's mother, 1846. Creator: Johan Vilhelm Gertner
Johanne Marie Gertner, nee Lassen, the artist's mother, 1846

Anna Theodora Barbara Regenburg, née Wetche, 1838. Creator: Georg Raedel
Anna Theodora Barbara Regenburg, nee Wetche, 1838

Juliane Dorothea Kobke, née Ratz, the Artist's Mother-in-Law, 1843-1846. Creator: Christen Kobke
Juliane Dorothea Kobke, nee Ratz, the Artist's Mother-in-Law, 1843-1846

Mary Berri Chapman Hansbrough, c1898. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Berri Chapman Hansbrough, c1898. Mrs. Henry Clay Hansbrough, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, wearing fur stole

Mary Berri Chapman Hansbrough, c1898. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Berri Chapman Hansbrough, c1898. Mrs. Henry Clay Hansbrough, full-length portrait, seated, facing front

WW2 American Forces comic postcard - I'm on Observation Duty Date: 1940s

Ella Hall, actress in The Master Key'. Date: 1915

Reading the Tea Leaves, Mazawattee Tea Co, London
Advert, Reading the Tea Leaves, Mazawattee Tea Co, London Date: 1894

Victorian scrap, girl holding a bunch of flowers Date: late 19th century

Alexandra, Princess of Wales, in bridal dress, 10 March 1863
Alexandra, Princess of Wales, in her bridal dress, 10 March 1863 Date: 1863

French glamour postcard - La Belle de Miranda Date: circa 1910

Princess Elizaveta Trubetskaya, Parisian salon hostess
Princess Elizaveta Esperovna Trubetskaya (Lise Troubetzkoi, 1834-1907), Russian lady-in-waiting and Parisian salon hostess. Date: circa 1860s

Hortense Schneider, French soprano, in evening dress
Hortense Schneider (1833-1920), French soprano, best known for her roles in Offenbach's operettas. Seen here in evening dress. Date: circa 1850s

Irene Vanbrugh as heroine in Pinero's Trelawny of the Wells
Irene Vanbrugh as the heroine, Rose Trelawny, in Pinero's play, Trelawny of the Wells Date: circa 1900s

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"Frilly: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step into the world of frills, where elegance meets playfulness. From the Advert/Gaiety Girl in 1896 to modern-day fashion icons, it has always been a symbol of femininity and joy. Imagine yourself transported to a bygone era as you admire the Music cover for Two Marionettes Polka. The delicate frills on their costumes bring life to the music notes, captivating your senses with their whimsical charm. In another corner, a French maid takes a break from her duties. Her apron adorned with dainty frills adds an air of grace even during leisure moments. Frilly transcends boundaries, embracing both royalty and commoners alike. Speaking of royalty, who can forget Diana, Princess of Wales? Her iconic wedding dress featured intricate lacework and cascading layers of frills that captured the world's attention. Like Diana herself, frilly exudes timeless beauty. But let us not limit our exploration to fashion alone; mathematics too can embrace its own version of frilliness. Leonhard Euler, the Swiss mathematician known for his brilliance in numbers and equations, once said that simplicity is beautiful - just like a well-arranged set of ruffles enhancing an outfit's allure. Returning to fashion history, we find ourselves captivated by David Wright's depiction of a woman in a short black underslip. The subtle yet alluring touch of frills hints at hidden desires beneath her confident exterior – an embodiment of feminine power through clothing choices. Traveling further south brings us to Seville's vibrant streets filled with flamenco dancers swaying passionately under colorful dresses adorned with flounces galore. Each twirl accentuated by ruffles creates an enchanting spectacle that mesmerizes onlookers. The swinging sixties brought about revolution not only in society but also in tennis fashion.