Garments Collection

Advert for English Rose dream corselette, 1952
Advertisement for underwear and foundation garment manufacturer, English Rose featuring a woman wearing a dream corselette, 1952. Date: 1952

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, polar explorer
Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874 - 1922), Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer. Seen here at the age of 40 in windproof garments

English Rose Corsetry advertisement
Advert for the new corselette from English Rose corsetry, exquisitely styled and entirely without bones. It is described as a corselette with wired

Baldwins knitting leaflet, WW1
Knitted Comforts for Men on Land and Sea - front cover of a booklet published by J & J Baldwin s, yarn manufacturers of Halifax

What People Are Wearing - Annika Wills and Anne Nightingale
On the left: The English actress Annika Wills (better known as Anneke Wills, b. 1941) wearing a Levi jacket and jeans from Sportique and a matching hat belonging to her husband

Wartime advert for Dolcis shoes. Date: 1943

Advertisement for evening dresses by Elizabeth Henry, 1939
Two models wearing dark evening dresses inspired by the late 19th-century fashion designed by Elizabeth Henry and made with Courtaulds Rayon. Date: 1939

Underwear for 1962 drawn by Barbara Hulanicki
A lycra girdle with tapering side sections and black lace front panel on the right, and a black lace bra mounted on white both by Lily of France and excellent for magically transforming the figure

Dressing doll. Dick Whittington
Dick Whittington. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the garments & fit them on the body of the nursery rhyme character. Date: 1921

David and Jonathan (engraving)
6028251 David and Jonathan (engraving) by Pinwell, George John (1842-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: David and Jonathan)

Frocks and thrills: Gowns and headdresses from Paris 1913
Women models wearing a selection of different style evening wear, including the lamp-shade skirt, Turkish trousers, low scaft-belt cloak and the knee skirt. 1913

Womens clothing for May 1913
Women models wearing the latest fashionable garments for evening and walking. Date: 1913

Advert for Peter Robinsons boys clothing 1902
Winter sale for boys outdoor clothing, tweed and cheviot overcoat, boys Eton suit and tweed Buckingham suit. 1902

Fashionable women in new creations 1913
Women models wearing the latest winter beautifully decorative wraps. 1913

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove, fashionable dresses 1933
Two models wearing spring frocks; (left) Beautiful race gown in white organdie and net over crepe-de-chime, detachable frilled cape

Advert for Courtaulds Rayons 1936
The miracle of Rayons. Rayon is what you used to call artifical silk. Its name was changed because it isn t silk and it isn t artificial. It is beautiful thread

Advert for Peter Robinson, gentlemens clothing 1895
Christmas presents for gentlemen, smoking jackets and dressing gowns. 1895

Fashion for October 1913
Women models wearing the latest fashion in fox fur coats and accessories. Date: 1913

Advert for Peter Robinsons clothing for teenage girls 1909
Young ladies fashionable winter clothing available from Peter Robinson s, Oxfrod Street. 1909

T-shirt shop on Takeshita Street, Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan

Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) American feminist and champion of dress reform
530648 Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) American feminist and champion of dress reform. The style of dress for women she designed and wore

Women's fashion during the French Revolution. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart
1000870 Women's fashion during the French Revolution. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Child in fur outfit in Nome, Alaska, c.1900-30
1128874 Child in fur outfit in Nome, Alaska, c.1900-30 ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carpenter Collection).

Dress of Athenian men and women in ancient Greece, c.1934 (print)
3062024 Dress of Athenian men and women in ancient Greece, c.1934 (print) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From 'The Piers Plowman Histories)

Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) American feminist and champion of dress reform, wearing her new dress for women
530649 Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) American feminist and champion of dress reform, wearing her new dress for women. This was the original from which Rational cycling dress for women grew

Eskimo family, c.1900-1927
1128873 Eskimo family, c.1900-1927 ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carpenter Collection).

Union uniform of a soldier of the 4th Massachusetts Cavalry
3028916 Union uniform of a soldier of the 4th Massachusetts Cavalry; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War)

Garba_Dance
Sailendra Nath Samaddar

Japanese couple wearing traditional clothing in Koraku-en Garden, Okayama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan

Flag bearers in medieval festival of La Quintana, Ascoli Piceno, Le Marche, Italy

The shape of things to come. *** Location unknown.*** Three ATS (The Auxiliary Territorial Service) ladies take a look into the future

Washing day in Cruelly where French civilians and British tommies do their washing side by side in the River Seullas. 4th July 1944

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) at Austin Reeds in Londons Regent Street. Cassius was looking for a suit, but they hadn t one big enough around the chest and shoulders

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) getting measured at Austin Reeds in Londons Regent Street. Cassius was looking for a suit, but they hadn t one big enough around the chest and shoulders

New U. T. A French Airways uniforms for stewardesses. Circa 1964
New U.T.A French Airways uniforms for stewardesses. Circa 1964

New uniforms for B. E. A stewardesses. 21st October 1963
New uniforms for B.E.A stewardesses. 21st October 1963

AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK 2021
Bianca Spender (second left) and Allegra Spender (centre) are seen with their families during a tribute to fashion designer Carla Zampatti during Australian Fashion Week 2021, Sydney, Monday, May 31

Colourful hand puppets for sale, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Colourful hand puppets for sale

WW2 - Hall Barn, near Beaconsfield, which was re-purposed during wartime to the production of hospital supplies under its chatelaine the Honourable Mrs E F Lawson

Tourists wearing traditional Korean clothes in Changdeokgung Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Seoul, South Korea

Colourful silk garments for sale, Old City market, Shanghai, China

Displays in Museo Textil Indigena (Indigenous Textile Museum), Sucre (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Bolivia

Balaclava and sleeping cap knitting patterns, WW1
Patterns from a plain helmet or balaclava cap (top) and a sleeping cap taken from a Great War era Baldwins knitting booklet with instructions for knitting various comforts for soldiers at the front

Drying red fabric
Mostafijur Rahman Nasim

Illustration of how buttons can be used as decorative trims to garments. Date: 1940

Advert, Heatonex garments, drawn by Mabel Lucie Attwell
Advert, Heatonex guaranteed garments for boys and girls, coat sets, blazers, gym frocks, drawn by Mabel Lucie Attwell

Fashion Advertisement Illustration
A pair of fashion advertisement illustrations for Wolsey Ltd and Lux, portraying a young woman stretching on her back and standing to the side, wearing various garments. Date: circa 1939

Fashions for Town and Country
Advert depicting the latest fashions for town and country. Date: 1932

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"Garments: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step into the world of garments, where fashion meets history. From the frosty expeditions of Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton to the glamorous allure of Elizabeth Henry's evening dresses, each piece tells a unique story. In 1952, an advert for English Rose dream corselette captured the imagination of women seeking both comfort and elegance. The corsetry advertisement showcased how undergarments could enhance one's silhouette with grace and sophistication. During WW1, Baldwins knitting leaflet became a symbol of resilience as women knitted warm garments for soldiers on the front lines. These handmade pieces provided solace amidst chaos, showcasing the power of clothing to bring comfort in times of war. The year 1939 saw Elizabeth Henry's evening dresses take center stage. With their intricate designs and timeless appeal, these gowns epitomized glamour and femininity during a tumultuous era. Barbara Hulanicki's drawings in 1962 depicted underwear that challenged societal norms. Her bold illustrations pushed boundaries by embracing unconventional styles that empowered women to embrace their individuality. Traveling back to 1895, Peter Robinson's advert for gentlemen's clothing showcased refined tailoring fit for any occasion. This glimpse into men's fashion highlighted how they are exude confidence and class throughout different eras. Parisian gowns and headdresses from 1913 brought frocks and thrills to life on runways across Europe. These creations represented avant-garde artistry intertwined with fashion-forward thinking—a testament to garments' ability to transcend mere functionality. For May 1913, women embraced fashionable attire that reflected changing trends while preserving their elegance. Each ensemble spoke volumes about personal style choices—proof that clothes have always been a medium through which individuals express themselves. As October arrived in 1913, new fashion statements emerged alongside falling leaves.