Crinolines Collection (#5)

Christmas shopping 1831
Two young ladies in crinolines, hats and muffs and carrying hat box entering a shop at Christmas. Artist: M Palmer-Smith Date: 1931

Three French ladies in crinolines

Maid and Crinoline
When crinolines are in fashion, household breakages are apt to be even more frequent than usual... Date: 1864

Paris Fashions for September 1859
From left, a highed necked walking dress with one deep flounce at the bottom of the skirt edged with narrow velvet, and five small plaited flounces above also edged with narrow velvet

The Graphic Christmas Number front cover
A show man on a stage at a fair entertains crowds of ladies in crinolines and bonnets

Crinoline Shape Mid1860S
An early 20th century stylised depiction of a woman wearing a cage crinoline typical of the shape fashionable from around 1863 until 1867

Crinoline Manufacture
Women in Germany making cage crinolines which are constructed around a wooden frame or template. Judging by the positions they adopt they are not wearing crinolines

Crinoline in High Wind
The fate that befalls fashion conscious women when visiting places susceptible to high winds. A womans skirts are blown over her head revealing her cage crinoline

Women and unwelcome dog
Two ladies out walking in crinolines are barked at by a rather unpleasant sheepdog so one of them decides to attack it with her parasol

The Belle of Yesterday by William Barribal
Painting by William Barribal (1873-1956) showing two Victorian coquettes wearing crinolines and gazing seductively at the viewer

Victorian Clothing Exhib
A poster advertising an exhibition of 19th century womens clothing at Portman Square, London in 1934 in aid of the Pioneer Health Centre

Crinoline Difficulties
A lady falls dramatically onto the road having had trouble in squeezing her crinoline through the tight entrance of a London bus. Print title: Crinoline Difficulties

Crinoline Bus Accident
A lady wearing a large crinoline knocks over a man as she attempts to board a London bus. Two ladies in bonnets look on in amazement. Title: Cause and Effect

Making Crinolines
Crinoline production

Kitty Discards Crinoline
Forced to her senses Kitty abandons extremes of fashion to preserve her love with the long-suffering Adolphus, who with Fido the dog trample the collapsed hoops in triumph

Crinoline Destroys Love
Frustrated at every turn poor Adolphus, defeated by the crinoline, decides to leave the fashion conscious Kitty. Whale bone and metal triumph over love

Crinoline Prevents Kiss
Adolphus is foiled in his attempts to obtain a kiss from his beloved. The new fashion is proving a barrier to matrimony and intimacy between the sexes

Crinoline Spoils Dancing
The men are forced out of the ballroom. There is barely enough room to accomodate the crinolined belles. A page in an attempt to serve tea tilts forward precariously

Crinoline Trips Adolphus
Adolphus becomes ensnared in the hoops of Kittys crinoline forcing him to keep his distance. The beau of another crinoline wearer is forced to sit on the arm of a bench

Crinoline in the Rain
Another sacrifice made in the name of fashion. The breadth of poor Kittys crinoline prevents her and Adolphus, her chivalrous beau, from gaining shelter inside a carriage

Inflated Crinoline
Kittys cage crinoline is apt to inflate on windy days and carry her off like a balloon striking fear and panic into her, her intended Adolphus and pet dog Fido

Crinoline Hampers Walk
Kitty & Adolphus attempt a country walk but her fashionable silhouette creates yet another barrier between them & happiness. Fido, her dog makes a break for freedom

Kitty Admires Herself
Kitty admires her new figure in a mirror too narrow for her dimensions. Fido the dog is startled while Adolphus shields his despair with a handkerchief

Kitty Spies a Crinoline
Fashion conscious Kitty spies the new cage crinoline (skeleton skirt, steel slips or the Ladies expander ) which will jeopardize her courtship with the attentive Adolphus

B. C (Before Crinoline)
At a time prior to 1857 when the cage crinoline became available (patented December 1856) Adolphus and his beloved Kitty could walk intimately side by side

Crinoline Advert. 1864
PHILPOTTs SANSFLECTUM CRINOLINES : approved by the Englishwomans Domestic Magazine and by the Morning Post, these frames hold up the crinoline dress

Social / USA / White House
A reception at the White House

Through the Hoop
A redoubtable croquet-player ponders a tricky shot - how to get his own ball through the hoop without taking his opponent with him ?

Perils of Crinolines No4
A young lady in a cage crinoline is confronted with the folly of the new fashion as she is prevented from negotiating a staggered stile on a country walk

Perils of Crinolines No3
The High Style (Stile): a woman is thankful that no one is looking as she struggles over a country stile in a cage crinoline, thereby exposing her legs

Music Cover / Crinoline
THE CRINOLINE SCHOTTISCHE: a piece of music probably written in 1857 to mark the advent of the cage crinoline. A woman in a crinoline walks down the street

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"Crinolines: A Fashionable Tale of Great Expectations and Difficulties" Step into the world of crinolines, where fashion meets tradition in a whirlwind of style. From the pages of Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations" to the grandeur of the Marriage of Prince and Princess of Wales at St George's Chapel, they have left their mark on history. In the 1860s, Crinoline Difficulties arose as women embraced this voluminous garment that transformed their silhouettes. The enchanting illustration by Matania captures the essence of Victorian Christmas spirit, showcasing ladies adorned in crinolines amidst festive celebrations. Across continents, crinoline gained custom and popularity. In North America, Utagawa Yoshitora's artwork portrays its influence on society with grace and elegance. Men and women from many countries are depicted wearing these fashionable ensembles in an engraving titled "Picture of Men and Women from Many Countries. " As fashion gains momentum globally, Utagawa Hiroshige II's masterpiece "A Picture of Prosperity: America" showcases how crinolines became synonymous with prosperity during this era. The True View of a Yokohama Mercantile House reveals that even in Japan's bustling port city, foreign influences extended to fashion choices like crinolines. Foreign Mercantile Houses in Yokohama witnessed arrivals and departures marked by stylishly dressed women flaunting their extravagant crinoline gowns. An American Steamship docking at Yokohama further solidified its international appeal as it brought new trends across oceans. Crinolines epitomize an era when fashion was not just about clothing but also a symbol of social status and cultural exchange. As we delve into historical images depicting these magnificent garments, let us appreciate how they shaped societies worldwide while leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory.