Hemline Collection

Social / Placing Flowers
A dress typical of the close of the 1920s with its low back, flared skirt & uneven hemline dipping to form train- a transitional phase prior to the long skirts of the 30s

Hemline Regulations
A female swimmer having the hemline of her bathing costume inspected at Palm Beach. Date: circa 1925

Worth designs: Grey mantle with a heavy border of fur; dress with a train, narrow straps, uneven hemline & tassels or pendant motifs on the bodice & skirt. Date: 1924

A delightful, white gown with short, full sleeves. The decoration consists of red roses on the sleeves, hemline & in a panel down the front of the skirt. Note the hair comb. Date: 1823

Just an old-fashioned girl - skirt lengths go down in 1930
Cartoon commenting on the sudden change in hemlines in 1930, which went down to the floor once more. Suddenly, the modern flapper girl of the mid-1920s with her short skirts looks rather

Cover of Paris-Vivant Magazine, 1901 (colour litho)
STC183264 Cover of Paris-Vivant Magazine, 1901 (colour litho) by Wely, Jacques (1873-1910); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

WW1 fashion - As it was. Is. And Ever Will Be
" What absurd clothes, my dear; besides; you really look a little fast." Cartoon by G. E. Peto in The Sketch, 1915 commenting on the changing silhouette of womens fashion in response to

EVENING DRESS 1816
Gown with high waist situated just below the bust. The sleeves & hemline are lavishly adorned with flowers & foliage. Lace edged gloves & a turban with aigrette are worn. Date: 1816

Red Cross nurse regulation uniform, WW1
The regulation dress of the Red Cross nurse at the beginning of the First World War. The dress is of dark blue zephyr, the apron of thick white linen with a red cross stitched on to the bib

Womens spring clothing for 1926
Creation by Doeuille, two women wearing afternoon dresses with low waist. Date: 1926

Costume Blue Dress 1820S
Young woman in a blue dress with short ornamented puffed sleeves & hemline & a round neckline & a ribbon ceinture with floating ends at the back. 1820s

HEMLINES, 1913-1932. Womens hemlines from 1913 through 1932. The stippled line indicates the total yearly industrial production of the United States

Two ladies in dresses by Doeuillet
Two fashionable ladies wearing tubular dresses by Doeuillet. On the left, a black sleeveless satin casino dress with scoop neckline and pleated handkerchief hemline

Two young ladies in dresses by Doucet
Two fashionable young ladies in sleeveless afternoon dresses by Doucet. On the left, a black silk chiffon and tulle tubular dress embroidered with white pearls

Two ladies in outfits by Jeanne Lanvin and Jean Patou
Two fashionable young ladies in the latest outfits. On the left, a visitors dress in mauve muslin with a blue ribbon and fur trimming at the hem, by Jeanne Lanvin

Young lady in evening dress by Jenny
Young lady wearing a black sleeveless beaded evening dress with v-neckline and angular sheer hemline, by Jenny. 1924

Evening dresses by Philippe et Gaston and Drecoll
Two fashionable ladies wearing boat neckline evening dresses. On the left, a white crepe dress encrusted with pearls with a kite shaped design and ruffle to the side, by Philippe et Gaston

Evening Dress 1927
Evening fashions

Floral Evening Gown
Evening gown of gold & silver brocade in a large floral print with full, bishop sleeves & decorative pleated panel which is allowed to flare at the hemline

Dress of First Empire
A gown of the first French Empire, with a high waistline, puffed sleeves & ornameneted on the sleeves and hemline with vandyking, according to a later source

Gown of 1814 / Robida
A fair Parisienne of 1814 according to a later source, wears a green gown with scalloped hemline & ruff, a hat with large brim & rosette & a fringed shawl

Ermine Cloak 1922
A long cloak with collar & capes in ermine & trimmed with monkey fur

Ermine Shawl 1922
A woman in an ermine shawl with ermine tails used as fringing & a dress with a handkerchief hemline

Flappers Lean on Wall
A couple of flappers and a gentleman friend in evening dress

Evening Gown 1823 / Candle
A bewitching young lady in white holds a candle to illuminate her path. The hemline is wadded & decorated with 2 rows of lace. Her headdress is gold & red

Dinner Dress / Worth 1921
Pink dress by Worth with cap sleeves, deep V -neck, slightly low waisted & with a skirt composed of sections of tiers of fringing creating an uneven hemline

Printed Frocks 1929
Print frocks in georgette & chiffon: casino frock with cape, scalloped yokes & uneven hem; bertha corsage, flared flounce & pleated ruffle trim; brown dress: box-pleated flounces

Fashion / Doucet 1924
Dresses & coats by Doucet: fur, handkerchief hemline, dentate border, chinese print, plaid, two-piece dresses, slash necklines, court shoes with bars, high stand collars

Costume / Mid-Day Dress
Two-piece barrel-line dress by Beer with button front, deep cuffs en bouffants, vandyked collar, ornate gilt belt on the hips, skirt with hip gathers & an uneven hemline

Fringe Trim Beach Robe
A short, sleeveless, button front beach robe with a band of contrasting fringing across the chest which creates a yoke effect and fringing at the hemline

Afternoon Dress 1922
As the autumn leaves fall, a lady takes her saluki for its walk : they pause beneath a tree, pondering the mutability of nature, the rhythm of the changing seasons... Date: 1922

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"Hemline: A Journey Through Fashion History" Step into the world of fashion as we explore the captivating story behind hemlines. From social implications to intricate designs, these hints will take you on a sartorial adventure. In the early 1900s, placing flowers on garments became a popular trend. Picture a lovely grey mantle with a heavy border of fur adorned with delicate floral motifs - an exquisite combination of elegance and nature's beauty. Hemline regulations played a significant role in defining societal norms. Take for instance the dress from 1924, featuring narrow straps, an uneven hemline, and tassels or pendant motifs on both bodice and skirt. It reflects the evolving standards of that era. Travel back further to 1823 when white gowns were all the rage. Imagine a delightful gown with short full sleeves embellished with red roses along its sleeves, hemline, and down the front panel of its skirt - truly enchanting. Don't forget to notice the intricately designed hair comb complementing this romantic look. During World War I, even uniforms had their own set of regulations. The Red Cross nurse uniform symbolized dedication and service during challenging times - an emblematic representation of bravery and compassion. As time progressed towards 1930, skirts lengths began to decrease as women embraced modernity while still cherishing elements from bygone eras. An old-fashioned girl might have preferred longer skirts but eventually adapted to changing trends. The cover of Paris-Vivant Magazine in 1901 showcases vibrant colors through lithography artistry - capturing fashion's ability to captivate our senses throughout history. World War I left an indelible mark on fashion too; it influenced styles that endured beyond wartime constraints. "As it was. Is. And Ever Will Be" aptly describes how war shaped fashion choices during those turbulent years. Let us not forget about evening dresses from centuries past like one dating back to 1816.