Underskirt Collection

Girl climbing tree, line of washing, Balham, SW London
A girl climbs a tree under a line of washing in the Zennor Road area of Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Woman in a crinoline underskirt Date: circa 1850s

Cartoon on the fashion for crinoline (litho)
3646215 Cartoon on the fashion for crinoline (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon on the fashion for crinoline. From the Berliner Montagzeitung, 1857)

Comic postcard, Washing line of clothes in a garden Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women chatting in a bedroom Date: 20th century
humorous, fun, funny, comic, card, postcard, british, young, woman, women, home, domestic, bedroom, room, boudoir, brushing, hair, dressing, table, o, kay, okay, lying, bed, mirror, underwear, bra

Comic postcard, Man and woman playing football - Goal (1 of 2) Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Man and woman rollerskating Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman and railway porter Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman watching ships sail by - 3 hours 2d Date: early 20th century

German cartoon on the fashion for crinoline (litho)
3646233 German cartoon on the fashion for crinoline (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German cartoon on the fashion for crinoline)

A Young English Woman, 16th century (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
AMO112267 A Young English Woman, 16th century (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 16x9.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Bustle, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching)
STC188358 The Bustle, published by Thomas McLean, London (coloured etching) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Visiting Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Nancy Crimi
Visiting Dress, 1935/1942

Magasin Demoiselles 1847
Grey dress: corsage a caraco made to resemble a jacket & skirt. Blue dress trimmed with black rosettes: pointed waist, skirt pinned up to reveal an underskirt. Date: 1847

A pretty girl adjusts her shoe on a bollard
"...now the Boys away!" pretty girl adjusting her shoe on a bollard (revealing bright blue stockings and a frilly petticoat) as she heads out for a night on the town.... Date: 1910

Woman wearing stockings sitting by fireplace, (B&W), low section

Historic image in sepia of a woman mounting a carriage as the driver holds her cage crinoline underskirt, a humorous scene saying there is no room in the carriage for her crinoline, circa 1860

Advertisement, Booth & Foxs Patent Down Quilts
Advertisement for Booth & Foxs Patent Down Quilts, Bedding and other items. 1869

Young lady wearing a ball grown from Miss Slater Ltd
A young stylish lady wearing a ball grown in Green and Flame Georgette with Flame crepe-de-chine underskirt draped in front. From Miss Slater Ltd. 12, Clifford Street, London. Date: 1924

Mirror, Mirror
A young woman with a fresh complexion admires herself in her hand mirror. Date: 1930s

Woman in revolutionary tricolor outfit: striped bonnet and dress, blue sash and blue underskirt.. Handcolored lithograph of an illustration by Francois-Claudius Compte-Calix from Paris Fashions under

Little girl smiling, Balham, SW London
Little girl smiling, Zennor Road area of Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Mulier primaria Antuerpiensis ornatus domestica
Artokoloro

Woman in underskirt posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman in underskirt brushing hair in bedroom, (B&W), portrait

Woman in underskirt standing in bedroom (B&W)

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"Underskirt: A Journey Through Time and Fashion" Step into the past with a girl fearlessly climbing a tree, her underskirt peeking through as she reaches for new heights. In Balham, SW London, a line of washing flutters in the breeze, revealing colorful underskirts that add charm to everyday life. Witness the elegance of yesteryears as a woman gracefully glides by in a crinoline underskirt, its voluminous layers creating an enchanting silhouette. Another woman joins her, their laughter echoing through time on a comic postcard from the early 20th century. Explore the whimsical side of fashion with cartoons depicting society's fascination with crinolines. These lithographic illustrations capture both admiration and amusement at this unique trend that once swept across Europe. Travel further back to the 16th century and discover how even then, English women embraced underskirts as part of their attire. Delicate pen and ink drawings bring to life young ladies adorned in these fashionable garments. From sports to leisure activities, underskirts have been present throughout history. Whether it is playing football or rollerskating together, men and women have found joy while showcasing their stylish ensembles beneath those billowing skirts. Even amidst daily routines like chatting in bedrooms or watching ships sail by for hours on end, underskirts added an air of gracefulness to every occasion. They were not just undergarments but symbols of femininity and refinement. Let us not forget our German neighbors who also indulged in this fashion craze. Their lithographic cartoon captures the essence of crinoline mania while highlighting cultural differences that made each style unique. Underskirts transcend time; they are more than mere fabric draped beneath dresses—they hold stories within their folds. Join us on this journey through history where we celebrate these timeless pieces that continue to captivate our imagination today.