Pleats Collection

Advertisement for Cadburys Golden Key -- male and female models (Barry Trengove and Geraldine Hill) posing. 1959

Servant of Fecamp
5855753 Servant of Fecamp; (add.info.: Servant of Fecamp. If the bonnet is simple, the cape with hood is very ornate with double collar and pleated decorated edges)

Costume of Crosville, near Dieppe
5855725 Costume of Crosville, near Dieppe; (add.info.: Costume of Crosville, near Dieppe. The folds in the bonnet are accidental, it is too large for her head)

Woman in the Crown or Crown hairdo, a backcombed hairstyle surmounted by a pouf hat with pleats, pearls and tassels
FLO4606670 Woman in the Crown or Crown hairdo, a backcombed hairstyle surmounted by a pouf hat with pleats, pearls and tassels

Paris fashions for November, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for November, 1864. 'Fig. 1. Morning Dress. This is altogether an "at home" costume, the colour of the dress being generally light, over a gay-coloured jupe

Paris Fashions for October, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for October, 1860. 1. Walking Dress...of light green taffety, ample in the skirt...above the flounces there is a narrow edging

Paris Fashions for November, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for November, 1860. 1. The Lodi Cloak...of velvet, without any other trimming than a narrow ruching placed upon the interior edge

Paris Fashions for December, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for December, 1860. 1. Visiting Dress. Robe of plain colour, having near the bottom of the jupe a wide band of black velvet

Two women and a girl, May 1870. Creator: Jules David
Two women and a girl, May 1870. Fashion plate

Mrs. Robbins Russell, portrait photograph, 1918 May 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Robbins Russell, portrait photograph, 1918 May 17

Mrs. Robbins Russell, portrait photograph, 1918 May 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Robbins Russell, portrait photograph, 1918 May 17

Housekeeper's Alliance, early 1900s. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Housekeeper's Alliance, early 1900s
Housekeeper's Alliance, early 1900s. USA. Group portrait of women wearing elaborate hats, and dresses embellished with lace, ruffles and velvet ribbons

At a Bomber Command Station, 5 July 1944, (1947). Creator: Unknown
At a Bomber Command Station, 5 July 1944, (1947). King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with daughter Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II)

Blue Afternoon Dress, c. 1938. Creator: Lucien Verbeke
Blue Afternoon Dress, c. 1938

Miss Z. Gaddis, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Miss Z. Gaddis, between 1913 and 1918
Miss Z. Gaddis, between 1913 and 1918

Miss Z. Gaddis, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Miss Z. Gaddis, between 1913 and 1918
Miss Z. Gaddis, between 1913 and 1918

Dress, c. 1940. Creator: Virginia Berge
Dress, c. 1940

Dress, 1935/1942. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Dress, 1935/1942

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Dress, c. 1936

Apparel - woman in costume in full-length oblique view from behind in landscape, 1810-1857. Creator: Otto Wallgren
Apparel - woman in costume in full-length oblique view from behind in landscape, 1810-1857. The woman has a flower basket on her arm

Apparel - standing woman Creator: Otto Wallgren
Apparel - standing woman

Woman in costume, standing full-length with a landscape in the background. Creator: Otto Wallgren
Woman in costume, standing full-length with a landscape in the background

Woman in costume in profile, 1810-1857. The first booklet of the 19th century. Creator: Otto Wallgren
Woman in costume in profile, 1810-1857. The first booklet of the 19th century

Apparel - woman standing in full figure with white apron, 1810-1857. Creator: Otto Wallgren
Apparel - woman standing in full figure folk costume with white apron, 1810-1857

Woman in folk costume from Frosta county in Skåne. Creator: Otto Wallgren
Woman in folk costume from Frosta county in Skane

Portrait of Lady Frances Anna Blandy Thomson, Baroness Kelvin (1837-1916), 1876

Young girl from the environs of Bamberg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. In her Sunday clothes on her way to church, holding a prayer book, with her throat covered by a scarf

Silver-tissue dress, 1660s (silk, lace & silver metal thread)
FMB329165 Silver-tissue dress, 1660s (silk, lace & silver metal thread) by English School, (17th century); Fashion Museum Bath; eFashion Museum Bath; Lent by the Vaughan Family Trust; English

Anna Theodora Barbara Regenburg, née Wetche, 1838. Creator: Georg Raedel
Anna Theodora Barbara Regenburg, nee Wetche, 1838

Promoting the Latest Fashions
The latest in women's fashion - coats and suits available from Kenneth Durward and Smee's. Date: 1932

Dress, 1879-80 (silk, cotton and wool)
2959446 Dress, 1879-80 (silk, cotton and wool) by English School, (19th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Annotated in Cunnington lists as Worn by Madame Canziani)

Madam Morensi, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Madam Morensi, between 1855 and 1865. [Aka Madame Morenci? Opera singer?]

Medori, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Medori, between 1855 and 1865. [Italian opera singer Giuseppina Medori?]

Pauline Cushman, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Pauline Cushman, between 1855 and 1865. [Actress, spy for the Union Army during the American Civil War]

Young girl from the environs of Bamberg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century
FLO4658240 Young girl from the environs of Bamberg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. In her Sunday clothes on her way to church, holding a prayer book, with her throat covered by a scarf

Peasant girl of the environs of Wurtzburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century
FLO4658249 Peasant girl of the environs of Wurtzburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. The headband covers the elegance of the bonnet, and the fichu is bunched up around the throat

Dress Coat, c. 1936. Creators: Gordon Saltar, B. Berndt
Dress Coat, c. 1936

Nightgown, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Jean Peszel
Nightgown, 1935/1942

Dress, c. 1938. Creator: Jean Peszel
Dress, c. 1938

Dress, c. 1939. Creator: Jean Peszel
Dress, c. 1939

Childs Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Jean Peszel
Childs Dress, 1935/1942

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jean Peszel
Dress, c. 1936

Womans Qun (Semiformal Domestic Skirt), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1870 / 90
Womans Qun (Semiformal Domestic Skirt), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1870/90

Untitled (Portrait of Seated Woman), 1865 / 81. Creator: Lyman W. Colby
Untitled (Portrait of Seated Woman), 1865/81. Albumen print

Untitled (Portrait of Three Women), 1860. Creator: R. Emmert Churchill
Untitled (Portrait of Three Women), 1860. Daguerreotype

Dress, c. 1938. Creator: Ray Price
Dress, c. 1938

Afternoon Gown, c. 1936. Creator: Ray Price
Afternoon Gown, c. 1936

Evening Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Ray Price
Evening Dress, c. 1937

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"Captivating Pleats: Unveiling the Timeless Elegance of Fashion and Art" Indulge in a delectable journey through history as we explore the mesmerizing world of pleats. From sumptuous chocolate to exquisite garments, these intricate folds have adorned various realms of creativity throughout centuries. Transport yourself to an era of opulence with Cadbury's Golden Key advertisement, where luscious pleated chocolates tantalize your taste buds while evoking a sense of luxury. The delicate pleating on Victor Stiebel Dress showcases impeccable craftsmanship, epitomizing timeless sophistication that transcends trends. Intriguingly, even Tatler fashion by Gordon Conway embraces the allure of pleats, captivating readers with its avant-garde designs. Cadbury's Golden Key returns once more, this time enticing us with their latest confectionery masterpiece that mirrors the elegance found in fashion. They have long been synonymous with promoting the latest fashions; they effortlessly breathe life into garments like Dress from 1879-80. This fusion of silk, cotton, and wool creates a visual symphony that dances along every fold. Traveling further back in time reveals another facet of pleat fascination – young girls from Franconia donning intricately folded attire. Their traditional costumes pay homage to cultural heritage while showcasing how pleats transcend borders and eras. Delving deeper into history takes us to a silver-tissue dress from the 1660s – an embodiment of grandeur crafted from silk, lace, and silver metal thread. These shimmering folds capture light like no other fabric can; each crease tells tales whispered by past generations. Beyond fashion lies artistry carved in stone or chiseled into marble: Michelangelo's masterpieces such as Pope Julius II's tomb or his awe-inspiring statue Moses exhibit sculpted pleats that seem almost alive. These immortalized forms remind us of the power pleats hold to breathe life into static mediums.