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Long Skirt Collection

"Babe Didrikson Zaharias and the Evolution of Long Skirts

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: babe Didrikson Zaharias

babe Didrikson Zaharias
BABE DIDRIKSON ZAHARIAS (1911-1956). N

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: Michelle Lane model poses for pictures on quayside 4th May 1972

Michelle Lane model poses for pictures on quayside 4th May 1972. Michelle Rough

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: Bicycling, the Ladies of the wheel in 1896, 1898 (litho)

Bicycling, the Ladies of the wheel in 1896, 1898 (litho)
5913119 Bicycling, the Ladies of the wheel in 1896, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Bicycling, the Ladies of the wheel, 1896)

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: Actress Fannie Brice, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)

Actress Fannie Brice, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)
5863149 Actress Fannie Brice, Fashion Portrait, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: Tennis Outfit, from La Revue de la Mode, 1900 (colour litho)

Tennis Outfit, from La Revue de la Mode, 1900 (colour litho)
CHT171344 Tennis Outfit, from La Revue de la Mode, 1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Musee de la Mode et du Costume, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: Lawn Tennis on the Normandy Coast (colour litho)

Lawn Tennis on the Normandy Coast (colour litho)
CHT171343 Lawn Tennis on the Normandy Coast (colour litho) by Lynch, Albert (1851-1912); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Peruvian, out of copyright

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: A fashionable french lady (colour litho)

A fashionable french lady (colour litho)
STC255060 A fashionable french lady (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: Scala dei Giganti and the Palazzo Ducale (b / w photo)

Scala dei Giganti and the Palazzo Ducale (b / w photo)
MES408671 Scala dei Giganti and the Palazzo Ducale (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer; Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Ducal Palace built c.1390-24; staircase built for coronation ceremony of Doges;)

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: Two Skiers, 1909 (colour litho)

Two Skiers, 1909 (colour litho)
GES74722 Two Skiers, 1909 (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: Fun at Christmas, Hiding behind Chair, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Fun at Christmas, Hiding behind Chair, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731520 Fun at Christmas, Hiding behind Chair, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fun at Christmas, Hiding behind Chair)

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: GIBSON GIRL, 1899. Drawing, 1899, by Charles Dana Gibson

GIBSON GIRL, 1899. Drawing, 1899, by Charles Dana Gibson

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: JAPAN: SUMO WRESTLERS. Woodblock print, late 18th century, by Katsukawa Shunko

JAPAN: SUMO WRESTLERS. Woodblock print, late 18th century, by Katsukawa Shunko

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: CLEMENS: HUCK FINN. Miss Watson. Drawing by Edward Windsor Kemble for the 1885

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN. Miss Watson. Drawing by Edward Windsor Kemble for the 1885 American edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: WOMEN POLICE, 1916. Commandant Mary Sophia Allen (1878-1964), center, with members

WOMEN POLICE, 1916. Commandant Mary Sophia Allen (1878-1964), center, with members of the Women Police Service in England, 1916

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: APACHE CAMP, 1886. A group of Apache Native American men, women, and children photographed

APACHE CAMP, 1886. A group of Apache Native American men, women, and children photographed in Geronimos camp in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico, March 1886

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: IMMIGRANTS ON SHIP, c1900. Two Eastern European women aboard an immigrant ship bound for America

IMMIGRANTS ON SHIP, c1900. Two Eastern European women aboard an immigrant ship bound for America, c1900

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: A golf-playing Gibson girl. Pen and ink drawing, 1899, by Charles Dana Gibson

A golf-playing Gibson girl. Pen and ink drawing, 1899, by Charles Dana Gibson
GIBSON GIRL, 1899. A golf-playing Gibson girl. Pen and ink drawing, 1899, by Charles Dana Gibson

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: GYPSY FAMILY, c1920

GYPSY FAMILY, c1920

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: MIGRANT FAMILY, 1936. A mother and children at a migrant worker camp on U

MIGRANT FAMILY, 1936. A mother and children at a migrant worker camp on U.S. 70 near the Tennessee River. Photographed in March 1936 by Carl Mydans

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: The Folk Song (oil on canvas)

The Folk Song (oil on canvas)
XAL227154 The Folk Song (oil on canvas) by Lega, Silvestro (1826-95); Galleria d Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: NEW YORK: WOMAN WORKER. A young working-class woman eating a frugal meal in her

NEW YORK: WOMAN WORKER. A young working-class woman eating a frugal meal in her one-room apartment in New York City. Photograph from E. Idell Zeislofts The New Metropolis, 1899

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: NEW YORK: HOTEL, 1896. Scene outside the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City, looking

NEW YORK: HOTEL, 1896. Scene outside the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City, looking uptown from the corner of 23rd Street. Photographed by Joseph Byron, 1896

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: DELHI: DANCING GIRLS. Professional dancing girls posing with musicians in Delhi

DELHI: DANCING GIRLS. Professional dancing girls posing with musicians in Delhi, India, stereograph c1907

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: RUSSIAN WOMEN. Women of Ostashkov, Russia, in holiday dress. Watercolor by Fedor Solntsev

RUSSIAN WOMEN. Women of Ostashkov, Russia, in holiday dress. Watercolor by Fedor Solntsev, 19th century

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: JAPAN: SUMO WRESTLER. Asashio Taro, a sumo wrestler wearing a waist wrap with birds and bamboo

JAPAN: SUMO WRESTLER. Asashio Taro, a sumo wrestler wearing a waist wrap with birds and bamboo. Color woodcut, c1868-1900

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: TYPIST, c1890. Secretary with an Oliver typewriter, c1890

TYPIST, c1890. Secretary with an Oliver typewriter, c1890

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: WOMENs FASHION, 1897. American advertisement, 1897, for womens suits, sold by Sears

WOMENs FASHION, 1897. American advertisement, 1897, for womens suits, sold by Sears, Roebuck & Company

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: FASHION, c1680. A fashionably attired Dutchman. Etching, c1680, by Romeyn de Hooghe

FASHION, c1680. A fashionably attired Dutchman. Etching, c1680, by Romeyn de Hooghe

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: CARLISLE SCHOOL, c1901. Music class at the Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania

CARLISLE SCHOOL, c1901. Music class at the Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1901

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: SPAIN: GYPSIES, c1860-80. Two Gypsy women of Spain. Photographed c1860-1880

SPAIN: GYPSIES, c1860-80. Two Gypsy women of Spain. Photographed c1860-1880

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: BLACKFOOT CEREMONY, c1900. A group of Blackfoot Native Americans at a ceremony

BLACKFOOT CEREMONY, c1900. A group of Blackfoot Native Americans at a ceremony, possibly a dance of the Kisapa (Hair-Parters) Society. Photographed c1900

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: APACHE DANCE, c1906. Apaches performing a mountain spirit dance. Photographed by Edward S

APACHE DANCE, c1906. Apaches performing a mountain spirit dance. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1906

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: PIMA FAMILY, c1900. A Pima Indian family, including a woman with a piece of pottery on her head

PIMA FAMILY, c1900. A Pima Indian family, including a woman with a piece of pottery on her head, photographed outside an adobe house in Arizona, c1900

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: IDAHO: SETTLERS, c1882. A group of settlers standing outside a log cabin in American Falls, Idaho

IDAHO: SETTLERS, c1882. A group of settlers standing outside a log cabin in American Falls, Idaho. Photographed c1882

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: ABBY SCOTT BAKER (1871-1944). American womens rights advocate and National Womens Party leader

ABBY SCOTT BAKER (1871-1944). American womens rights advocate and National Womens Party leader. Photographed in prison clothes at Occoquan Workhouse after being jailed for protesting, 1917

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: School Days. A golf-playing Gibson girl. Pen and ink drawing, 1899, by Charles Dana Gibson

School Days. A golf-playing Gibson girl. Pen and ink drawing, 1899, by Charles Dana Gibson
GIBSON GIRL, 1899. School Days. A golf-playing Gibson girl. Pen and ink drawing, 1899, by Charles Dana Gibson

Background imageLong Skirt Collection: American drawing, late 1890s, testifying to the popularity of illustrator Charles Dana Gibsons

American drawing, late 1890s, testifying to the popularity of illustrator Charles Dana Gibsons Gibson Girls
GIBSON GIRL, 1890s. American drawing, late 1890s, testifying to the popularity of illustrator Charles Dana Gibsons Gibson Girls


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"Babe Didrikson Zaharias and the Evolution of Long Skirts: A Fashion Journey Through Time" From the daring bicycling ladies of 1896 to the elegant actress Fannie Brice in 1921, long skirts have always been a symbol of grace and style. These timeless garments have witnessed countless fashion revolutions, capturing the essence of different eras. In 1900, La Revue de la Mode showcased a stunning tennis outfit featuring a flowing long skirt that allowed freedom of movement on the court. Meanwhile, on the Normandy Coast, fashionable French ladies strolled along with their vibrant long skirts swaying in harmony with ocean breezes. The Scala dei Giganti and Palazzo Ducale stood as majestic backdrops for women adorned in black and white attire during an era captured by monochrome photography. Yet even without color, their long skirts exuded sophistication and refinement. Fast forward to 1972 when Michelle Lane struck poses on a quayside wearing a long skirt that epitomized bohemian chic. The versatility of this garment was evident as it effortlessly transitioned from formal occasions to casual settings. Long skirts were not only about fashion but also about fun. In a charming Christmas card from years gone by, mischievous individuals hid behind chairs while donning festive attire complete with voluminous long skirts. It was clear that these garments added an element of playfulness to any celebration. One cannot discuss iconic images without mentioning Charles Dana Gibson's Gibson Girl from 1899. With her corseted waistline accentuated by a billowing long skirt, she embodied both elegance and independence—a true representation of women breaking societal norms at the time. Even literary characters like Miss Watson from Mark Twain's "Huck Finn" found themselves draped in modest yet fashionable long skirts depicted through Edward Windsor Kemble's drawings for the novel's first edition cover art.