Smocking Collection

Miss Betty Kalisher, portrait photograph, 1919 June 23. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Betty Kalisher, portrait photograph, 1919 June 23. Possibly a portrait of Betty Kalisher Hamburger, American retail merchandising executive and civic activist

Miss Hope Garland, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Hope Garland, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 25. Young woman reading Popular Science monthly magazine

Breese, Sydney, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Breese, Sydney, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916

Miss Helen Chamberlain, with Buzzer the cat, portrait photograph, 1918 May 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Helen Chamberlain, with Buzzer the cat, portrait photograph, 1918 May 28

Young woman, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. Creator: Unknown
Young woman, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to the establishment of a firefighting

Fashion plate for girl's (aged 3 to 6 years old)dresses 1888 Fashion plate for girl's (aged 3 to 6 years old)dresses 1888 Lithograph Issued as supplement to The Young Ladies Journal September

Mourning dress, American, ca. 1845. Creator: Unknown
Mourning dress, American, ca. 1845

Surrey smock, c. 1860
HB8243 Surrey smock, c.1860 by English School, (19th century); Guildford Museum, Surrey, UK; English, out of copyright

Man on a bicycle and women on a tandem, 1905 (colour engraving)
PER190932 Man on a bicycle and women on a tandem, 1905 (colour engraving) by Vincent, Rene (1871-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homme a bicyclette et deux femmes sur un tandem; ); French

Studio portrait of little girl, circa 1930s
A head and shoulders studio portrait of a young girl(Josephine Rutter), circa 1930s. She wears a collared dress with smocking. Date: circa 1930s

Carte de visite - child in a studio photo, Croydon
Carte de visite - child in a studio photo with a model of a chicken, Croydon. late 19th century

GIRLS PARTY FROCK
A fair-haired girl with long plaits wears a pretty party dress in salmon-pink crepe ornamented with frills and smocking. Date: 1930s

Studio portrait, little child crying
Studio portrait of a little child crying. Date: circa 1960s

George Henry Hubert Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood, KBE AM (7 February 1923 11 July 2011), styled The Hon. George Lascelles before 1929 and Viscount Lascelles between 1929

Little girl with pug dog on a cutout greetings card
Little girl with a pug dog in a cradle on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Two toddlers in a pram
Two toddlers sitting in a pram. Date: circa 1960s

Liberty jumper
Jumper in hand-printed crepe de chine, with collar and facings of plain silk, from Libertys own works at Merton Abbey. Available in a variety of designs and colours, costing 3

David Wright woman in pale blue evening dress
Elegant woman with blonde hair, wearing a strapless pale blue evening dress. She is holding her hands behind her head, as if to show herself off to the best advantage

Pin-Up with Blossom
Blonde model, with the tip of her tongue protruding seductively from between her red lips, raises both arms behind her head as she pins apple blossom in her hair

Stiebel / Wedding Dress
Wedding dress in magnolia slipper satin, with bodice yoke based on traditional smocking from a 19th century Staffordshire wedding smock. By Victor Stiebel at Jacqmar

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"Exploring the Art of Smocking: A Journey through Time and Emotions" Step into the past with a captivating mourning dress from 1845, an American masterpiece crafted by an unknown artist. The delicate smocking on this garment tells a story of grief and remembrance. In a studio portrait, we witness a little child crying, her emotions captured forever in time. Perhaps she wears a smocked outfit that offers comfort amidst her tears. Traveling forward to the 1860s, we encounter the timeless elegance of a Surrey smock. Its intricate smocking patterns showcase both skill and style, reflecting the fashion trends of its era. Fast-forward to 1905—a colorful engraving depicts a man on a bicycle accompanied by women on tandem bikes. Their attire showcases smocking as not only fashionable but also practical for active lifestyles. A studio portrait from the 1930s introduces us to another adorable little girl adorned in smocked clothing. Her innocence shines through as she poses for the camera, capturing memories that will last generations. A charming carte de visite takes us to Croydon's enchanting world where children are immortalized in studio photos wearing their finest smocked garments—an art form cherished even then. The mention of "GIRLS PARTY FROCK" evokes images of joyous celebrations filled with laughter and twirling skirts adorned with meticulously hand-smocked details—every stitch telling its own tale. George Henry Hubert Lascelles, known as the 7th Earl of Harewood, dons his distinguished presence while showcasing his impeccable taste in fashion—a testament to how even nobility appreciates fine craftsmanship like smocking. Imagine two toddlers nestled comfortably in their pram—their outfits embellished with delicate pleats and embroidered designs that add charm to their innocent adventures together. The Liberty jumper captures our attention next—a symbol of freedom intertwined with artistic expression through exquisite fabric manipulation techniques such as smocking. Returning to a studio portrait, we encounter another little child crying.