Gauze Collection

Evening Dress 1913
Exotic gown witih Chinese style tassels, a narrow draped satin skirt with train worn with an embroidered lace, square necked bodice with decorative cut under-sleeves

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

Fashionable hats of 1788. Straw hat with violet ribbons and plumes, a pouf a la preresse with blue gauze
FLO4671987 Fashionable hats of 1788. Straw hat with violet ribbons and plumes, a pouf a la preresse with blue gauze and taffeta ribbon diadem, and a straw hat with pink taffeta

Hat a l'Iphigenie, a pouf in white gauze with flowers inspired by the 1779 opera by Gluck, and hat a la Colette
FLO4671738 Hat a l'Iphigenie, a pouf in white gauze with flowers inspired by the 1779 opera by Gluck, and hat a la Colette, straw hat decorated with ribbons

Woman in large striped hat-hat over a gauze night cap, and woman in black felt hat with feather trim
FLO4671964 Woman in large striped hat-hat over a gauze night cap, and woman in black felt hat with feather trim, ribbons and plumes

Woman in redingote in black wool with two collars, bonnet a la grande pretesse with artificial roses
FLO4671803 Woman in redingote in black wool with two collars, bonnet a la grande pretesse with artificial roses, and woman in striped taffeta robe, fichu

Woman in yellow caraco and straw hat, and woman in violet-blue caraco and yellow gauze hat
5856331 Woman in yellow caraco and straw hat, and woman in violet-blue caraco and yellow gauze hat.; (add.info.: Woman in yellow caraco and straw hat)

Hat inspired by Salieri's opera "Tarare": pink and black striped taffeta
5856337 Hat inspired by Salieri's opera "Tarare": pink and black striped taffeta, decorated with a garland of roses

Woman in bonnet-hat in red, green and white, with yellow plumes and artificial roses
FLO4671939 Woman in bonnet-hat in red, green and white, with yellow plumes and artificial roses, and woman in hat of gauze and taffeta surmounted by feathers

A milk sieve
3732522 A milk sieve; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a milk sieve, which was usually made of plain wood with a wired gauze bottom. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pouf hat and shell hat in gauze
5856324 Pouf hat and shell hat in gauze.; (add.info.: Pouf hat and shell hat in gauze. Hand-colored lithograph from "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette)

Woman in sky-blue caraco wearing a huge straw hat lined with pink satin and decorated with ribbons
FLO4671769 Woman in sky-blue caraco wearing a huge straw hat lined with pink satin and decorated with ribbons, and woman in pink caraco with large hat in taffeta and gauze

Woman in a gauze pouf hat decorated with ribbons and plumes, and woman in a gauze pouf hat decorated with artificial
FLO4671972 Woman in a gauze pouf hat decorated with ribbons and plumes, and woman in a gauze pouf hat decorated with artificial roses and plumes. Both in hairstyles of ringlets and curls by M

Woman in a sea-green redingote with two collars, gauze fichu, felt hat in canary decorated with ribbons
FLO4671805 Woman in a sea-green redingote with two collars, gauze fichu, felt hat in canary decorated with ribbons, her hair tied with a hairpin a la Cagliostro. She holds a long cane or badine

Bonnet a la Randan, green taffeta band with gold insignia and white feathers and gauze, and bonnet a la Bayard
FLO4671750 Bonnet a la Randan, green taffeta band with gold insignia and white feathers and gauze, and bonnet a la Bayard, a pouf a la chinoise with gauze and feathers

2014 MotoGP Championship British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 29th - 30st August 2014. Exhaust detail from Dani Pedrosa's Honda. Ref: _W1_7021. World copyright: Kevin Wood/LAT Photographic

Costumes from the Fancy-Dress Ball, in Aid of the Royal Academy of Music, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Costumes from the Fancy-Dress Ball, in Aid of the Royal Academy of Music, 1856....superb dresses worn by those members of the female aristocracy...The Countess of Jersey as "Night"

Mrs. Hugh L. Scott with Colonel Thompson, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. Hugh L
Mrs. Hugh L. Scott with Colonel Thompson, between 1910 and 1917

Hat, 1810-1840. Creator: Unknown
Hat, 1810-1840

Woman in huge hats from the court of Marie Antoinette
Woman in sky-blue caraco wearing a huge straw hat lined with pink satin and decorated with ribbons, and woman in pink caraco with large hat in taffeta and gauze, decorated with artificial flowers

THE GOLDEN DESERT 1/1
ALLA GRANDE

Miriam Clements, actress, studio portrait in corseted gown
Miriam Clements, actress (died 1954), studio portrait in corseted gown with black satin shoulders and dotted gauze sleeves

A woman posing in a summer dress. Date: 1954

Costumes designed by James Bailey for an Old Vic production of "Twelfth Night". Olivia's dress is painted nylon gauze. Date: 1954

Mary Cornwallis, c. 1580-85 (oil on panel)
5043065 Mary Cornwallis, c.1580-85 (oil on panel) by Gower, George (1540-96); 117.2x94 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Three quarter length portrait of Mary Cornwallis)

The Parisian Sphinx, 1875-77 (oil on canvas)
471189 The Parisian Sphinx, 1875-77 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 72x53 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Crochet patterns for gauze or tulle
6338690 Crochet patterns for gauze or tulle by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Crochet patterns for gauze or tulle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Woman in pink scarf (colour photo)
3091188 Woman in pink scarf (colour photo) by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in pink scarf)

Fan, France, c. 1880. Creator: Unknown
Fan, France, c.1880

Sample Book of Gauze Ribbon Swatches, France, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Sample Book of Gauze Ribbon Swatches, France, 19th century

Sample Book of Gauze Ribbon Swatches (Volume I), France, 19th century (1827 / 64)
Sample Book of Gauze Ribbon Swatches (Volume I), France, 19th century (1827/64)

Fan, France, 1870 / 1880. Creator: Unknown
Fan, France, 1870/1880

Sample, France, c. 1835 / 40. Creator: Unknown
Sample, France, c. 1835/40

Border, France, c. 1810. Creator: Unknown
Border, France, c. 1810

Medical kit carried aboard the Douglas World Cruiser by Lt. Lowell Smith, c. 1924. The Aeronautic " Tabloid", replica of the official medical equipment carried by Lt

Light brown and blue striped wool gauze dress with blue pom-poms, 1840s (wool)
3100430 Light brown and blue striped wool gauze dress with blue pom-poms, 1840s (wool) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info)

Ventilation (engraving)
1593967 Ventilation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ventilation. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 31 January 1846)

Fashionable woman in a gauze cornette, Tivoli Gardens, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986597 Fashionable woman in a gauze cornette, Tivoli Gardens, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Woman in a gauze cornette or wimple, 1798)

The Bride, 1886 (oil on canvas)
5037530 The Bride, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 77x55.5 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Woman in a shop choosing a new dress, early 19th century
Woman in a shop trying to decide which dress matches her new hat. A shopgirl holds a dress trimmed with flowers, and another with gauze frill

Women in hairstyles and hats of 1788
Woman in a gauze pouf hat decorated with ribbons and plumes, and woman in a gauze pouf hat decorated with artificial roses and plumes. Both in hairstyles of ringlets and curls by M

Fashionable hats of 1788
Woman in large striped bonnet-hat over a gauze night cap, and woman in black felt hat with feather trim, ribbons and plumes

Women in fashionable hats of 1788
Woman in bonnet-hat in red, green and white, with yellow plumes and artificial roses, and woman in hat of gauze and taffeta surmounted by feathers

Woman in see-through muslin shirt dress, 1788
Woman in linen gauze bonnet decorated with pearls, see-through muslin shirt-dress with black belt worn over a pink taffeta corset and petticoat

Woman in mourning dress of black taffeta, 1788
Woman in mourning dress of black taffeta, fichu of white Italian gauze, and bonnet-hat in white crepe. Handcoloured lithograph from Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times

Woman in caraco and petticoat, 1788
Woman in taffeta pierrot caraco jacket, white linen petticoat, fichu in English gauze, and headdress of artificial roses and ribbons

Womens hats and bonnets of 1787
Striped satin capot hat with ribbons and plumes, bonnet a la captif in satin nacarat, bandeau bonnet in Italian gauze, and huge morning bonnet in Italian gauze with violet ribbon

Women in large bonnet and chapeau, 1787
Woman in redingote in black wool with two collars, bonnet a la grande pretesse with artificial roses, and woman in striped taffeta robe, fichu, large yellow gauze chapeau tied with violet ribbon

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"Gauze: A Delicate Veil of Timeless Elegance" Step into the enchanting world of gauze, where history and fashion intertwine to create a mesmerizing tapestry. From the opulent Golden Desert to the glamorous courts of Marie Antoinette, it has adorned women with an ethereal allure throughout centuries. In a captivating studio portrait from 1/1 of The Golden Desert, Miriam Clements, a renowned actress, exudes grace in her corseted gown. The delicate fabric drapes around her like whispers from another era, evoking a sense of timeless beauty. Transporting us back to 1954 is a woman posing in a summer dress. This image captures the essence of carefree elegance as she twirls in her gauzy attire, embracing the warmth and joy of that bygone era. James Bailey's exquisite costume design for "Twelfth Night" at the Old Vic showcases Olivia's painted nylon gauze dress. This innovative use brings Shakespearean drama to life while adding an airiness and fluidity to Olivia's character. Delving even further into history, we encounter Mary Cornwallis in an oil painting dating back to c. 1580-85. Her regal presence is enhanced by layers of intricately woven gauze adorning her attire—a testament to its enduring appeal across centuries. The courtiers surrounding Marie Antoinette were known for their extravagant fashion choices—especially their oversized hats. Glimpses into this lavish period reveal women donning these towering headpieces embellished with delicate gauze veils that added an element of mystery and allure. A vintage advert for Gorke women's accessories from 1898 transports us once again through time. Amongst feathers and lace sits dainty pieces crafted with fine gossamer-like threads—an ode to the versatility and delicacy that only they are provide.