Silk Collection (page 3)

Tartan Accessories 1902
Tartan accessories including silk handkerchiefs, mufflers, neck ties, scarves, tartan cravats, silk knit motor wraps, drawstring work bags & satchels

Grey Top Frock 1909
Sir Maurice Fitzgerald, 20th Knight of Kerry, 2nd Baronet of Valencia, (1844-1916) wears a grey top frock coat over narrow black trousers, a top hat

Singing Bird Branch Meiji period 1868-1912
Artokoloro

Woman wearing lingerie, sitting on arm of chair, holding up pair of silk stockings
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Woman wearing lingerie, sitting on arm of chair, holding up pair of silk stockings

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Artokoloro

Derby: the Old Silk Mill

Silk thread for weaving, Ock Pop Tok weaving centre, Luang Prabang, Laos

Anneka Rice, Television Presenter is awarded the title of Rear of The Year in 1986. The male winner this year was Michael Barrymore The award was also called Bottom of the Year This award was given

Colourful silks in a shop in Pho Co Hoa Lu (ancient capital of Vietnam in 10-11th centuries), Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Traditional silk dress and shawl, Vientiane (capital city), Laos

Traditional slik shawls, Pha That Luang, Vientiane (capital city), Laos

Hand-made silk lanterns for sale on the street in Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - padded short hooded jacket with silk neck bow Date: circa 1967

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - padded short hooded jacket with silk neck bow Date: circa 1967

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - chic, smart suit with silk collar and pocket trim, accessorised with small leather gloves and a tall hat Date: circa late 1960s

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - bold patterned silk blouse and smart white trousers (best accompanied with large sunglasses!) Date: circa late 1960s

Model in strapless full-skirted dress with bow
Model in an unusual pose, spinning to show off the large silk bow on her new look strapless full-skirted dress. Date: circa 1951

Model with stylish short hair in profile
Fabulous portrait shot of a model with stylish short hair in profile. Date: circa 1950

Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Trio of models
Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Three models posing in colourful lace evening dresses - Models: S Lynch, H Dehn and H Bunny (?) - Shoot Date: August 27, 1956. (2/2) Date: 1956

Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Trio of models
Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Three models posing in colourful lace evening dresses - Models: S Lynch, H Dehn and H Bunny (?) - Shoot Date: August 27, 1956. (1/2) Date: 1955

White Net Evening dress by Elizabeth Henry
White Net Evening dress possibly by Elizabeth Henry - shoot: March 27, 1951 Date: 1951

Shoot for Dormy Blankets for Erwin Wasey - a Mother and young daughter. May 14, 1954 Date: 1954

Shoot for Dormy Blankets for Erwin Wasey. May 14, 1954 Date: 1954

Blue Scarf
Jan Slotboom

Blue Scarf
Jan Slotboom

Blue Scarf
Jan Slotboom

Miniature, 1806. Creator: Unknown
Miniature, 1806; representing the country chamberlain Mr. Samuel Storm

Hat, 1810-1840. Creator: Unknown
Hat, 1810-1840

Frock, 1850-1852. Creator: Unknown
Frock, 1850-1852

Apron. Creator: Unknown
Apron

Bind cap, 1775-1799. Creator: Unknown
Bind cap, 1775-1799

Skirt bag, 1790-1810. Creator: Unknown
Skirt bag, 1790-1810

Big Mouth Spring, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Big Mouth Spring, c1910. Big Mouth Spring, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing right, braids, one feather, beaded buckskin shirt, decorated scalp lock on right shoulder

The International Exhibition: bedstead in the Furniture Court... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: bedstead in the Furniture Court by Heal and Son, Tottenham-Court-road, 1862. On the centre of the canopy rest two cooing doves enjoying each other's caresses

Manufacture of silk, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Manufacture of silk, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Man spinning in the shade of an alcove. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 152

Paris fashions for October, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for October, 1862. Fig. 1. Walking Dress. Robe of very dull black taffety. On the skirt three bands of blue silk ruched with a narrow guipure

Paris fashions for September, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for September, 1862. Fig. 1. Dress for a Morning Visit. Dark slate-coloured silk dress...The flounce is composed of a black silk fluting...which serves likewise for the trimming of

The New French Treaty - No. II. Lyons and French Silks, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The New French Treaty - No. II. Lyons and French Silks, 1862. View of the Croix Rousse...[this] was for a very long period the head-quarters of the population of canuts

Caterpillar
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Blue Scarf
Jan Slotboom

Caterpillar
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Blue Scarf
Jan Slotboom

Wooden Thread Holder, c. 1936. Creator: Edward L Loper
Wooden Thread Holder, c. 1936

Woman in stockings sitting on chair, close-up of legs, (B&W), low section
photography, black and white, Posing, Low section, Close-up, Black background, Sitting, Glamour, Sensuality, Elegant, Fashion, Old fashioned, Nostalgia, Past, Young Adult, Women, Young Women

Order of the Golden Fleece: Austrian Golden Fleece - Manufactured by Rothe and Neffe
LRI4630663 Order of the Golden Fleece: Austrian Golden Fleece - Manufactured by Rothe and Neffe (Vienna) - Reduced badge - 1850-1900 - Gold and enamals; original case in red sorrow gold with iron

Smoking cap, c. 1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk)
3084444 Smoking cap, c.1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk) by English School, (19th century); 6.5x19 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

A Lady Playing the Piano in an Interior, (oil on canvas)
651510 A Lady Playing the Piano in an Interior, (oil on canvas) by Madrazo y Garreta, Raimundo de (1841-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lady Playing the Piano in an Interior)

Cybill Shepherd pictured on the set of The Lady Vanishes, filmed at Marylebone Station in London. The Lady Vanishes is a 1979 British comedy mystery film

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Silk, the epitome of elegance and luxury, has a rich history that spans across continents and centuries. From the Map of the Empire of King Alexander the Great to The Royal Bride, it has adorned royalty throughout time, symbolizing opulence and refinement. In Fashions for 1954, silk took center stage as it draped gracefully on women with impeccable style. Just like a Twenties flapper girl sitting at a cocktail bar exuding confidence and allure, silk dresses accentuated their every move. The timeless beauty was captured in Reading Aloud by Albert Joseph Moore in 1884. Its delicate threads whispered stories from generations past while Working drawings by William Morris showcased intricate patterns woven into this luxurious fabric. Fred Archer's mastery behind the lens immortalized Burmese women donning their native attire made from vibrant silks. Their colorful garments reflected their culture's vibrancy and traditions. A red-headed girl seated in a sheer red dress evoked passion and sensuality through her choice of clothing. Silk clung to her curves like second skin, leaving little to the imagination but everything to desire. As Aphra Farquhar walked down the aisle wearing her wedding dress designed by Worth, all eyes were captivated by its ethereal beauty. Silk cascaded around her like a cloud of pure enchantment as she embarked on her journey towards eternal love. Good Morning. David Wright's artwork depicted an elegant woman wrapped in silk sheets as she greeted each day with grace and poise. The softness against her skin mirrored the gentle embrace of morning light. Even historical figures such as Henry Fiennes Pelham Clinton (1750-1778), Earl of Lincoln - Gainsborough Dupont recognized silk's allure when they chose it for their portraits. It became synonymous with power and prestige during those times. Silk is not merely a fabric; it embodies artistry, craftsmanship, and sophistication that transcends time.