Sleeve Collection (page 23)

London Ladies of C. 1560
Mid century English costume: richly embroidered dresses & gowns with short, padded sleeves which allow the under- sleeve to be seen, plus ruffs & matching cuffs. Date: circa 1560

Carriage Costume 1897
Two fashionably attired young ladies out for drive in Paris under the shade of a parasol. Date: 1897

Skirt & Blouse 1828
Ruff, kerchief, ribbon adorned bonnet, blouse with full sleeves contained at the upper arm by a band, a canezou, skirt trimmed at waist & at knee level with lilac & foliage. 1828

Spotted Costume 1827
Hat with ostrich feathers, rosettes under the brim & long strings. Red & yellow spotted gown with gigot sleeves & transparent over-sleeve. Skirt with scalloped flounces. Date: 1827

Woman with Ironed Towels
A smiling young woman carries some ironed towels and sheets; a wholsesome testament to the virtues of clean living. Date: 1930s

Walking Dress 1804
White muslin walking dress with V neck, high waist & interesting sleeve detail. She keeps warm with a red cashmere shawl. Her obi hat is decorated with red flowers. Date: 1804

William C. Cartwright MP, Vanity Fair, WH
WILLIAM CORNWALLIS CARTWRIGHT (1825-1915) Art collector, author and a Liberal politician. An authority on ancient and medieval art and literature

Sir Samuel Browne / V Fair
SIR SAMUEL BROWNE Military Date: 1824 - 1901

Fashionable model 1937
Model wearing a two classic tailored striped suits, modelling on the left is a three-quarter length coat and skirt in navy and white broken-striped hopsack, the blouse is in ivory satin

Advert for Debenham & Freebody woven lingerie 1937
Two women wearing nightwear, cami-knicker in lacevstitched artifical silk milanece and full-length danity nightdress in same material with georgette frills. Date: 1937

Army recruitment, Doncaster, Yorkshire
An army recruitment demonstration in Doncaster, Yorkshire, with people watching a man performing on a trampoline. Date: 1960s

Woman in a black dress on a New Year card. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Victorian Scrap, oriental woman. circa 1880s

Cartoon, French aviator in a bar, WW1
Cartoon, a French aviator with two admiring women in a bar. Oh, he has some little wings! Yes, just like Cupid! Date: 1915

German place card design by R Beauclair, showing two Edwardian ladies in a floral setting. Date: circa 1910s

Woman of Lombardy with a fan of feathers in the fashion of the old days.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Costume of the Bayeux area, near the sea The
Costume of the Bayeux area, near the sea. The bonnet is called a dormeuse or sleeper.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

Crucified mercenary from Frankfurt Cathedral, 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Sleeve-Valved Daimler Vintage Car - landaulet
Sleeve-Valved Daimler Vintage Car/landaulet, England. Date: 1900s

Man and woman dressed in the fashion of the first half of 19th c. Engraving

Hope Insurance Company fireman in uniform
Colour engraving of a Hope Insurance Company fireman in uniform, with a large badge on his sleeve. At one time, firemen worked for different insurance companies and wore different colour uniforms

Button hook made from a WWI bullet case
Button hook made from a First World War bullet case with a fixed Officers coat badge and sleeve button. Trench Art

WWI mahogany plaque in the shape of Australia
A First World War mahogany plaque in the shape of Australia. The piece contains the following : 1. A multi-coloured badge worn at the top of the left sleeve by members of the Australian Flying Corps

Sir James Calthorpe, Gentleman
Sir James Calthorpe of Norfolk (1604-1652) -- Vera Effigies Jacobi Calthorpe de East Basham (ie Barsham) in Comitatu Norfolciae Armigeri

Record sleeve, 1920s
A record sleeve for the music label His Masters Voice, featuring an illustration showing a lady about to play a record on her gramophone

Knitting pattern 1949
Knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a sweater with button front, short sleeve, high neck and small collar. 1949

King George VI as Admiral of the Fleet
King George VI in the uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet, with his pilots wings on the sleeve. Date: 1946

How your body measurements should be taken 1924
American clothing catalogue, showing where you should measure yourself, for a womans bust, waist and hip line, and also for length of skirt

Advert for Flamingo raincoats 1935
The latest aquatite production- the Flamingo light weight raincoat. Rubber-less odourless, hygienic and self-ventilating. The Flamingo tripple-proofed fashion coat folds or rolls into a very small

Man in naval costume
An unidentified man in ceremonial naval costume, complete with epaulettes and sword

Men and women taking tea in a garden
Three men and three women taking tea in a garden. A little dog looks up expectantly. The two younger women have tennis racquets. C.1900

Pedlar Dance Death 1651 Etching second state
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Studies Drapery Sleeve Collars 19th century Black chalk highlighted
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Four Costume Design Sketches Woman Basket Collar
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Drapery Study Bishop lower register verso Sketch
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Drapery Study Cleric lower register verso Sleeve
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Hands Saint Remi lower register b Head Clotilde
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Walking Dress
1902: An Edwardian walking outfit with leg-of-mutton sleeves. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Edward Gooch/Getty Images)

HAILE SELASSIE (1892-1975). Emperor of Ethiopia, 1930-1974. Photographed c1923

HAROLD PIE TRAYNOR (1898-1972). American baseball player; third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Photographed c1927

GAMBLING TABLE, 1886. A Mass of Gold and a Crowd of Hands. Scene at a gambling table at the Casino of Monte Carlo. Drawing, 1886, by Paul Renouard

Valor: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Valor - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: American never quit. ~ Douglas MacArthur

A U. S. Naval Academy midshipman stands at attention
Annapolis, Maryland, April 13, 2011 - A U.S. Naval Academy midshipman stands at attention before a formal parade on the schools campus

World War Two poster of Uncle Sam placing a hat on a smiling nurse
Digitally restored war propaganda poster. This vintage World War Two poster features Uncle Sam placing a hat on a smiling nurse. It declares - Become A Nurse, Your Country Needs You

Fleet Marine Force Warfare Device

Big Red One patch on the uniform of a soldier assigned to the 1st Infantry Division

Close-up view of a patch sewn onto the arm of a soldiers uniform

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"Sleeve: A Fashion Statement Through the Ages" From the regal portraits of Elizabeth I to the vibrant laughter captured in Frans Hals' "The Laughing Cavalier, " sleeves have long been a symbol of style and status. In George Gower's depiction of Queen Elizabeth I, her elaborate sleeve showcases her power and authority as she ruled over England and Ireland in the late 16th century. Moving forward to the 17th century, Frans Hals immortalized his subjects with their fashionable attire, including intricately designed sleeves that added flair to their outfits. Whether it was for royalty or commoners, sleeves became an essential element in defining one's rank and identity. Not limited to clothing alone, sleeves also found their place in other realms. The Royal Navy used specific sleeve designs as a means to recognize different ranks among its officers. This system allowed sailors at sea to identify those in command swiftly. Beyond fashion and military insignia, sleeves have even made political statements throughout history. An anti-American capitalism poster depicted a clenched fist bursting through a torn sleeve—a powerful image representing resistance against economic oppression. Sleeves were not only reserved for humans but also adorned artwork from various cultures worldwide. Hans Holbein's portrait of Jane Seymour showcased her elegant dress with voluminous puffed-up sleeves—an iconic fashion trend during the Tudor era. In more recent times, United States Border Patrol agents proudly wear patches on their uniformed sleeves while guarding borders—a symbol of duty and protection. Looking back further into art history reveals Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio's "Portrait of a Youth" where delicate lace cuffs peek out from beneath his garment—showcasing how even subtle details like these could enhance an individual's appearance centuries ago. Traveling eastward brings us to Bihzad's depiction of dancing dervishes wearing flowing robes with wide-sleeved garments—a visual representation of spiritual devotion expressed through their graceful movements. Even in the realm of advertising, sleeves played a role.