Seethrough Collection

Woman in fancy dress costume as a cricket, le crillon, with grey mini dress and seethrough cape
FLO4684485 Woman in fancy dress costume as a cricket, le crillon, with grey mini dress and seethrough cape, long antennae and insect legs

Woman in fancy dress costume of a concubine in a harem, 1880s (lithograph)
5893520 Woman in fancy dress costume of a concubine in a harem, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume of an Odalisque Bulgare or concubine in a Turkish harem)

Woman of Madrid, Spain, 19th century. She wears a seethrough check mantilla veil with scarlet ribbons
FLO4658056 Woman of Madrid, Spain, 19th century. She wears a seethrough check mantilla veil with scarlet ribbons, black basquina dress and carries a fan

Fashionable woman in crepe morning bonnet, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986467 Fashionable woman in crepe morning bonnet, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in crepe morning bonnet, 1801)

Woman in fancy dress costume as the Oracle des Champs
Woman in costume as the Oracle des Champs in dress decorated with hearts, daisies and flowers, for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published in Paris, 1880s

Woman with rebus bag on the Champs-Elysees, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986442 Woman with rebus bag on the Champs-Elysees, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman with rebus bag on the Champs-Elysees)

Green and Gold, The Dancer, (watercolour on board)
650710 Green and Gold, The Dancer, (watercolour on board) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 27.5x18.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Green and Gold, The Dancer)

Fashionable woman in priestess dress, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986540 Fashionable woman in priestess dress, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in priestess dress, 1798)

Fashionable woman seen at Tivoli Gardens, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986463 Fashionable woman seen at Tivoli Gardens, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman seen at Tivoli Gardens, 1798)

A Greta oto or Glasswing butterfly rests on a leaf in Monteverde, Costa Rica
A Greta oto or Glasswing butterfly rests on a leaf; Monteverde, Costa Rica

Roman dancing girls in seethrough robes.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages

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"Captivating Elegance: Unveiling the Seethrough Fashion of the 19th Century" Step into the enchanting world of fashion in Madrid, Spain during the 19th century. A woman graces the streets, adorned in a seethrough check mantilla veil delicately tied with scarlet ribbons. Her black basquina dress exudes sophistication while she carries a fan, an accessory both practical and alluring. This handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after Louis Marie Lante's illustration captures her timeless beauty. In another era, we encounter a fashionable lady donning a crepe morning bonnet in 1801. The intricate details of this handcoloured copperplate engraving showcase her impeccable style. The allure continues as we witness a woman dressed as the Oracle des Champs in an exquisite fancy dress costume. She captivates onlookers with her mysterious charm and undeniable grace. A different portrayal reveals a woman wearing a seethrough frilly veil around her bust, embracing sensuality and femininity through delicate fabric. However, not all depictions are as empowering; some highlight societal challenges faced by women. In one scene, we observe two men groping a woman wearing a seethrough slip—a reminder of struggles that persist even amidst elegance and beauty. Journey back to Paris' Champs-Elysees in 1798 where we find another fascinating character carrying a rebus bag—an enigmatic symbol reflecting intellect and wit—adding intrigue to her ensemble captured in this handcoloured copperplate engraving. Delving further into artistic expressions, "Green and Gold: The Dancer" mesmerizes us with its watercolour depiction on board—a testament to how art intertwines seamlessly with fashion throughout history.