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Gown Collection (#4)

From Buckingham Palace to the stage, the gown has always been a symbol of elegance and power

Background imageGown Collection: Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in

Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO191733 Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by North

Background imageGown Collection: Woman in a ball gown with mask, 1788

Woman in a ball gown with mask, 1788
Woman in a ball gown, with chapeau topped with a pouf decorated with ribbons and laurel leaves, fichu, corset in English taffeta, and blue taffeta petticoat

Background imageGown Collection: Alfred Robinson, 1895 (oil on canvas)

Alfred Robinson, 1895 (oil on canvas)
NCO374277 Alfred Robinson, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: Alfred Robinson)

Background imageGown Collection: Vice Chancellor, Esquire Beadle, Yeoman Beadle, Verger, engraved by J

Vice Chancellor, Esquire Beadle, Yeoman Beadle, Verger, engraved by J
778193 Vice Chancellor, Esquire Beadle, Yeoman Beadle, Verger, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving) by Uwins

Background imageGown Collection: Fashion design by Eva Lutyens

Fashion design by Eva Lutyens. 1936

Background imageGown Collection: Iya, Lady Abdy in her Venetian palazzo

Iya, Lady Abdy in her Venetian palazzo
Iya (nee de Gay), Lady Abdy. (1897-1993), Socialite; first wife of Sir Robert Abdy, 5th Baronet; daughter of George de Gay, pictured at her home

Background imageGown Collection: Advert for Peter Robinson, gentlemens clothing 1895

Advert for Peter Robinson, gentlemens clothing 1895
Christmas presents for gentlemen, smoking jackets and dressing gowns. 1895

Background imageGown Collection: A courtesan at the time of the 2nd Empire playing billiards (colour engraving)

A courtesan at the time of the 2nd Empire playing billiards (colour engraving)
1757254 A courtesan at the time of the 2nd Empire playing billiards (colour engraving) by Morlon, Antony Paul Emile (fl.1868-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGown Collection: Queen Artemisia, c. 1609 (pen & ink on paper)

Queen Artemisia, c. 1609 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407510 Queen Artemisia, c.1609 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

Background imageGown Collection: Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, 1814 (oil on canvas)

Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, 1814 (oil on canvas)
NUL385956 Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, 1814 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 92x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria Annunziata Carolina Murat)

Background imageGown Collection: The Hon. Anne Fane, c. 1782 (oil on canvas)

The Hon. Anne Fane, c. 1782 (oil on canvas)
HEH416359 The Hon. Anne Fane, c.1782 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 90.2x70.2 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Background imageGown Collection: William of Waynflete, 17th century (oil on panel)

William of Waynflete, 17th century (oil on panel)
6211550 William of Waynflete, 17th century (oil on panel) by Greenbury, Richard (bef.1600-c.1670); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: Born William Patten)

Background imageGown Collection: Lady with Two Dogs

Lady with Two Dogs. Private Collection

Background imageGown Collection: Fashion Show, 1921. Artist: Corinth, Lovis (1858-1925)

Fashion Show, 1921. Artist: Corinth, Lovis (1858-1925)
Fashion Show, 1921. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Background imageGown Collection: Evening clothing with pearls and lace 1912

Evening clothing with pearls and lace 1912
Fashionable evening clothing using detailed embroidered lace and decorative pearls. 1912

Background imageGown Collection: Printed Fortnum & Mason dresses for the Riviera casinos

Printed Fortnum & Mason dresses for the Riviera casinos
Elegant evening dresses in print crepe-de-chine, among the styles seen in the casinos of Southern France according to The Sketch magazine in which this photograph was featured

Background imageGown Collection: Colette / Fantasio 1909

Colette / Fantasio 1909
SIDONIE-GABRIELLE WILLY French novelist Date: 1873 - 1954

Background imageGown Collection: WW1 - Celebrating Victory Night 1919

WW1 - Celebrating Victory Night 1919
WW1 - Celebrating Victory Night, men and women in blact-tie and ball-gown dress, dancing to the music from a live band at a high-society ball. Date: 1919

Background imageGown Collection: Costume design by Gertrude A. Johnson

Costume design by Gertrude A. Johnson for showgirl in blue gown, New York, 1920s Date: 1920s

Background imageGown Collection: Rev. Edward Hale, Vanity Fair, Spy

Rev. Edward Hale, Vanity Fair, Spy
Reverend EDWARD HALE (1828- ) Master at Eton College, England, here dressed in gown and mortar board. Caption: Badger Date: 1828-

Background imageGown Collection: CLIFTON ASSEMBLY ROOMS. The cloakroom of the Clifton Assembly Rooms during a ball, Bath, England

CLIFTON ASSEMBLY ROOMS. The cloakroom of the Clifton Assembly Rooms during a ball, Bath, England. Oil painting by Rolina Sharples, 1818

Background imageGown Collection: The race is not always to the beautiful. Pen and ink drawing, 1900, by Charles Dana Gibson

The race is not always to the beautiful. Pen and ink drawing, 1900, by Charles Dana Gibson
GIBSON GIRLS, 1900. The race is not always to the beautiful. Pen and ink drawing, 1900, by Charles Dana Gibson

Background imageGown Collection: Albert Moores painting Dreamers

Albert Moores painting Dreamers
Albert Moore (1841-93) Dreamers 1882

Background imageGown Collection: LAVINIA WARREN BUMPUS (1841-1919)

LAVINIA WARREN BUMPUS (1841-1919)
Mrs General Tom Thumb. English dwarf. Wood engraving, American, 1863

Background imageGown Collection: LILLIE LANGTRY (1852-1929). British actress

LILLIE LANGTRY (1852-1929). British actress

Background imageGown Collection: HOME TALENT, 1921. Phyllis Haver in a scene from the film

HOME TALENT, 1921. Phyllis Haver in a scene from the film

Background imageGown Collection: Bride in daffodil field, St Michaels Mount, Cornwall

Bride in daffodil field, St Michaels Mount, Cornwall
A bride in a daffodil field, with St Michaels Mount in the background, Marazion, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Background imageGown Collection: John Kettlewell / Gucht

John Kettlewell / Gucht
JOHN KETTLEWELL Non-juring clergyman and writer Date: 1653 - 1695

Background imageGown Collection: SARAH CHURCHILL (1660-1744). Nee Jennings. Duchess of Marlborough. Oil on canvas

SARAH CHURCHILL (1660-1744). Nee Jennings. Duchess of Marlborough. Oil on canvas, c1700, after Sir Godfrey Kneller

Background imageGown Collection: DIANE DE POITIERS (1499-1566). Mistress of Henry II of France. Oil on wood painting

DIANE DE POITIERS (1499-1566). Mistress of Henry II of France. Oil on wood painting, c1550

Background imageGown Collection: Art deco fashion sketch of bridal gown, London, 1921

Art deco fashion sketch of bridal gown, London, 1921. Made of soft satin beaute or charmeuse and a veil train of old lace Date: 1921

Background imageGown Collection: A court dress to curtsey in from Harvey Nichols, 1935

A court dress to curtsey in from Harvey Nichols, 1935
Advertisement for the department store, Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge, London, advertising a gown of classic simplicity to wear to a court presentation

Background imageGown Collection: Womens fashion in velvet and fur, 1913

Womens fashion in velvet and fur, 1913
On the left a blue velvet gown bordered with fur with a vest of soft muslin and a corsage finished with Oriental embroidery and small buttons by Bourniche

Background imageGown Collection: His Share by Muriel Dawson

His Share by Muriel Dawson
A tiny child with a shock of red hair struggles up to bed in a dressing gown carrying as many toys as he possibly can

Background imageGown Collection: Richard of India - Maharajah in Istanbul

Richard of India - Maharajah in Istanbul
Richard of India. An Indian Maharajah during a visit to Constantinople

Background imageGown Collection: A dress show at Luciles fashion house

A dress show at Luciles fashion house
A fashion show at Ladys Duff Gordons fashion house at Hanover Square, London

Background imageGown Collection: Erasmus / Scriven / Penn

Erasmus / Scriven / Penn
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist

Background imageGown Collection: A Kabuki Play / Japan / C19

A Kabuki Play / Japan / C19
An actor with a brilliant red wig, and a long flowing gown, dances wildly during a scene from a Kabuki play

Background imageGown Collection: Belgian Baby & Dogs

Belgian Baby & Dogs
A typically Belgian child in a long blue gown, wearing a white little cap and clogs meets two dogs as big as her pulling a straw cart

Background imageGown Collection: Reverie Date: 1890

Reverie Date: 1890

Background imageGown Collection: Cat dressed up as a woman (colour litho)

Cat dressed up as a woman (colour litho)
5999966 Cat dressed up as a woman (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat dressed up as a woman. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageGown Collection: Man and woman undressing (colour litho)

Man and woman undressing (colour litho)
5999940 Man and woman undressing (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and woman undressing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageGown Collection: 18th Century woman wearing a pink gown (chromolitho)

18th Century woman wearing a pink gown (chromolitho)
5999683 18th Century woman wearing a pink gown (chromolitho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 18th Century woman wearing a pink gown)

Background imageGown Collection: A couple embracing (colour litho)

A couple embracing (colour litho)
5999656 A couple embracing (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A couple embracing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageGown Collection: The Council of Ten, 1860 (oil on canvas)

The Council of Ten, 1860 (oil on canvas)
ELC397702 The Council of Ten, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Celentano, Bernardo (1835-63); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: The Council of Ten)

Background imageGown Collection: Cornerstone laying 6/7/11; N.M. Butler; Seth Low, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Cornerstone laying 6/7/11; N.M. Butler; Seth Low, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Cornerstone laying 6/7/11; N.M. Butler; Seth Low, 1911. Shows Nicholas Murray Butler (1862-1947), president of Columbia University and Seth Low, former Columbia president and former Mayor of New York

Background imageGown Collection: Kitty Gordon in loveseat, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Kitty Gordon in loveseat, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Kitty Gordon in loveseat, 1910

Background imageGown Collection: Katherine Kaelred standing before chair, Moffett Studio in Chicago, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Katherine Kaelred standing before chair, Moffett Studio in Chicago, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Katherine Kaelred standing before chair, Moffett Studio in Chicago, 1910



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From Buckingham Palace to the stage, the gown has always been a symbol of elegance and power. In this iconic portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in 1953, she dons a regal gown fit for a queen. In Marjorie Miller's painting 'Spring's Promise, ' a delicate floral gown captures the essence of renewal and hope. It reminds us that fashion can be an expression of optimism and beauty. The love story continues as Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh grace us with their presence in 1954. The Queen's stunning gown radiates sophistication, while the Duke stands by her side in admiration. Maria Callas enchants audiences not only with her mesmerizing voice but also with her impeccable style. Dressed in Dior, she exudes glamour and allure on stage. Traveling back in time to the 17th century, we encounter an eerie yet fascinating figure - the plague doctor. Clad in a distinctive cloak-like gown adorned with bird-like masks, this haunting image serves as a reminder of our history's darkest times. Literature comes alive through Kenneth Grahame's 'Wind in the Willows. ' As Mr. Toad embarks on his adventures, he sports various outfits including an elegant evening gown during his escapades at Toad Hall. The Supremes captivate audiences with their soulful harmonies and show-stopping performances. Their matching gowns exemplify unity and style as they take center stage together. Stepping into 1954 fashion trends, we witness women embracing femininity through elegant gowns that accentuate their curves and celebrate their individuality. David Wright's artwork 'Flower in her Hair' depicts timeless beauty enhanced by an exquisite flowing gown. The combination creates an ethereal aura that captivates all who behold it. A royal wedding is never complete without breathtaking gowns worn by both bride and guests alike.