Nightwear Collection

Members of Pans People Dance Troupe, model lingerie for the Mirror, Studio Pix, London, 28th October 1974. Pictured, dancers Louise Clarke, Dee Dee Wilde and Cherry Gillespie

The Land of Nod by Susan Beatrice Pearse
The land of nod - adorable small children in their nightwear snooze or play in a garden. Date: 1914

Sheree Winton actress with son Dale

Black-figure pottery Carbire vase with scene from Odyssey
Greek civilization, 5th-4th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Carbire vase with a scene from the Odyssey

The Bath, 1909 (oil on canvas)
823561 The Bath, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Noci, Arturo (1874-1953); 110x160 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bath. Arturo Noci (1874-1953). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1909

Shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - little girl's padded dressing gown and slippers Date: circa 1967

Plate 6 for Thomas Smollett's The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, 1785. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Plate 6 for Thomas Smollett's The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, 1785

Johan Henrik Lidén, 1741-1793, 1792. Creator: Pehr Hörberg
Johan Henrik Liden, 1741-1793, 1792

Réouverture de la Chambre, 1859. Creator: Félicien Rops
Reouverture de la Chambre, 1859

Morning Chimes, United States, . Creator: Unknown
Morning Chimes, United States

Woman's Night Cap, c. 1939. Creator: Virginia Berge
Woman's Night Cap, c. 1939

"Wise old woman" from Vilhelmina parish, Lapland, 1932. Creator: Unknown
"Wise old woman" from Vilhelmina parish, Lapland, 1932

Cathy Downes, Model, Friday 29th August 1975

Nightwear Fashion Feature, Kathy McKinnon, Model wearing Stretch Polyester and cotton set, Thursday 31st July 1975

Liz Fraser, English Actress, 1964

Fashion 1950 Nighties shown at a London lingerie show February 1957

Joanna Lumley Actress as Passionate Purdey in a bed room scene for TV show the New Avenger DBase MSI

Boy and girl kneeling by bed praying, rear view
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Boy and girl kneeling by bed praying, rear view

Shapely Nightie
30th April 1949: A woman in a nylon nightie by Charmese. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4758 - Nylon For Lingerie - pub. 1949 (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Fashion: lingerie in spring 1928
3779698 Fashion: lingerie in spring 1928; (add.info.: Fashion: lingerie / underwear, chemise de nuit, in the late 1920s. Heading reads)

Ebony White Ball at the Embassy Club. December 1981

Room with a view. Model Celia Hammond is pictured in the National Radio Shows " Living in Tune" exhibition organised by Fleetway magazine " Home" 22nd August 1961

A young Barbara Windsor (left) with two other female models in nightwear. September 1955

A model dressing up in 1940s style night dress with painted on seamed stockings February 1976

Model Virginia Wonnacott models a deshabille over a bikini with guipure french lace. February 1967 P007845

Model Audrey Nicholson wearing nightee seen here with her Teddy bear. 1959

Model Audrey Nicholson wearing nightee seen here with her Teddy bear. 1959

Man In Bed With Bandage Around Head And Chin, Looks In Pain From Mumps
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s 1940s: Man In Bed With Bandage Around Head And Chin, Looks In Pain From Mumps, Toothache Or Injury

Boy and girl having a pillow fight, boy standing on chair swinging pillow, girl on floor
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Boy and girl having a pillow fight, boy standing on chair swinging pillow, girl on floor

Fiona Richmond January 1976 Actress Glamour Model Pictured at home in her London Flat

Fiona Richmond January 1976 Actress Glamour Model Pictured at home in her London Flat

Women's Fashion Feature
Lingerie, topcoats and hairstyles - an eclectic range of women's fashion trends. Date: 1932

Negligees and wrappers from Jenners Edinburgh
Advert for Jenners Department Store in Edinburgh, showcasing their negligees and wrappers. Date: 1939

Sketch illustrating some fashions in women's night attire - a nightgown and pyjamas. Date: circa 1932

Bedtime Story, 1915 (oil on canvas)
989858 Bedtime Story, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952); 108.6x74.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bedtime Story. Arthur John Elsley (1861-1952). Oil on canvas

Anglo Saxon man in shirt and corpse in shroud. 1796 (engraving)
7233740 Anglo Saxon man in shirt and corpse in shroud. 1796 (engraving) by Austrian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Goodnight, 1911 (oil on canvas)
989637 Goodnight, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952); 99.3x72.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Goodnight. Arthur John Elsley (1861-1952). Oil on canvas

The Countess of Rasty in Bed, 1880 (pastel on paper)
7332033 The Countess of Rasty in Bed, 1880 (pastel on paper) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Galleria D'Arte Sacerdoti, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Artist: Giovanni Boldini); Ghigo Roli

The Countess of Rasty in Bed, detail, 1880 (pastel on paper)
7332005 The Countess of Rasty in Bed, detail, 1880 (pastel on paper) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Galleria D'Arte Sacerdoti, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Artist: Giovanni Boldini); Ghigo Roli

The robber Cartouche dining with the Marshal of Boufflers, 19th century (engraving)
7312236 The robber Cartouche dining with the Marshal of Boufflers, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

My Mother 3, 1870 (illustration)
7309631 My Mother 3, 1870 (illustration) by Howard, J. (active c. 1870); 27, 5 x 23, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In "Aunt Louisa's wee wee stories": Country Alphabet, Baby)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153155 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153149 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153163 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153161 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The House that Jack Built accumulative nursery rhyme. This is the Cock that crowed in the morn
866035 The House that Jack Built accumulative nursery rhyme. This is the Cock that crowed in the morn... Illustration by Randolph Caldecott

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153151 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153153 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Nightwear through the Ages: From Pans People to Modern Fashion" Step into a world of elegance and allure as members of the iconic Pans People Dance Troupe gracefully model lingerie for the Mirror. Studio Pix captures their enchanting presence, showcasing nightwear that exudes timeless beauty. Transport yourself to "The Land of Nod" by Susan Beatrice Pearse, where dreams come alive in luxurious nightwear. Sheree Winton, a talented actress, shares tender moments with her son Dale while donning exquisite negligees and wrappers from Jenners Edinburgh. Delve into ancient mythology with the Black-figure pottery Carbire vase depicting a scene from Odyssey. Even then, women's fashion featured intricately designed night attire that mesmerized all who beheld it. Travel back in time to circa 1932 with a captivating sketch illustrating various fashions in women's night attire. Nightgowns and pyjamas take center stage, reflecting an era where sophistication met comfort effortlessly. Witness the evolution as Kathy McKinnon models a stretch polyester and cotton set in our Nightwear Fashion Feature. Embrace modernity without sacrificing style or ease. Liz Fraser, an English actress known for her charm and charisma, captivates hearts in 1964 with her choice of elegant nighttime ensembles. Her grace is matched only by the exquisite designs she adorns herself with. In February 1957 London lingerie show unveils stunning fashion-forward nighties that redefine glamour during this era. Witness how these pieces complemented every woman's unique shape while embracing individuality. Finally, find solace in faith as we glimpse at a rear view image capturing two children kneeling beside their bed praying earnestly before slipping into cozy sleepwear—a reminder that even amidst changing trends; some traditions remain steadfast. From vintage classics to contemporary styles—nightwear has always been more than just clothing; it embodies confidence and sensuality throughout the ages.