Toque Collection (#2)

Parisian woman wearing toque hat with feathers 1914
Parisian woman dresses in outdoor wear for the winter, wearing fur coat and toque hat with feathers and veil. Date: 1914

PANIER REVIVAL 1912
Latest Paris mode is a recreation or revival of a mid C18th polonaise called here a panier dress. Worn with Louis heel shoes & a fur stole. Date: 1912

Jean Marc Nattier (1685-1766). Creator: Louis Tocque
Jean Marc Nattier (1685-1766)

Charles Francois Paul Le Normant de Tournehem, 1750, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Charles Francois Paul Le Normant de Tournehem, 1750, (1903). M. Lenormant De Tournehem, Directeur Des Batiments Du Roi. Portrait of French financier de Tournehem (1684-1751)

Jean-Baptiste-Louis Gresset, c1730s, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Jean-Baptiste-Louis Gresset, c1730s, (1903). Portrait of French poet and dramatist Gresset (1709-1777), famous for his irreverently comic poem of 1734, " Ver-Vert, or the Nunnery Parrot"

Edwardian hats using floral decorations 1909
Three Edwardian women wearing highly decorative spring hats in different styles with floral designs. (left) Toque hat is made of entirely of small flowers in three shades in the nid d abeille shape

Fashion for tennis 1910
Women models wearing fashionable clothing for a game of tennis. Date: 1910

Womens clothing for early spring 1912
Women models wearing early spring clothing for day and evening. 1912

Tatler cover - Mattli dress for Ascot or a garden party
Front cover of The Tatler for 9 May 1956 featuring a model holding a large bunch of lilac and wearing a beautiful dress in wild silk shantung by Mattli, perfect for Ascot or gala garden parties

War and the Mode - Russian influenced fashions during WW1
Two outfits inspired by the Russian Allies during World War One. On the left, a blue serge is employed for the dress with trims in narrow black braid and astrachan

Picture No. 10893394
Toque Macaque - on ground putting food in mouth (Macaca sinica) Date:

Harem Pants 1910
Exotic eastern style: high waisted Turkish trousers / harem pants, decollete blouse, bolero, fish-net stockings, Louis heel shoes & a turban with aigrette

Theatre Coat 1913
Fur-trimmed kimono style evening manteau / coat in an oriental floral (peonies) fabric. Worn with a V -necked gown with a high-waisted cord belt & a toque with a feather

Model wearing a version of the fex 1933
Model wearing a very fetching brimless hat, expressed in a modish straw fabric, finished with a feather fantaisie that is held in position with a neat cravet bow. 1913

Womens tailored morning clothing 1912
French models wearing smart fitted tailored morning clothing for the spring. With large lapel single breasted jackets with jabot and ruffles. Date: 1912

Latest fashion from Paris and Berlin 1912
Women models wearing the latest evening and afternoon frocks. Date: 1912

Graceful gowns and fashionable head gear 1912
Fashionable evening gowns composed of velvet and beautiful lace with toques and cap headdresses with bird of paradise feathers. Date: 1912

Models wearing elegant gowns 1912
Three women models wearing dainty toque hats and elegant gowns. 1912

Latest fashionable autumn hats 1913
Women models wearing hats for autumn season 1913. 1913

Advert for International Fur Store, stole & muff 1913
Photograph of a female model wearing fashionable fur garments available from International Fur Store. 1913

Advert for Paquin womens clothing 1909
Ladies wearing exquisite outdoor tailored clothing by Joseph Paquin, Bertholle & Cie. 1909

Elegant dresses for dining 1912
Four women wearing fashionable high waist tunic dining dresses. Date: 1912

Advert for Peter Robinsons womens spring dresses 1909
Three women wearing charming tunic frocks with high neckilne, high waist and fitted dresses, available at Peter Robinsons department store in Oxford Street, London. 1909

Rembrandt (1606-1669). Self-Portrait, 1633
Baroque. Rembrandt Harmenszoom van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. Self-Portrait wearing a Toque and a Gold Chain, 1633. Oil on wood. Museum of Louvre. Paris. France

Two women wearing tailored suits 1909
In chasseur green serge, braided in black. The coat is cut to the shape of the tunic-kilted skirt. The second costume is carried out in Mulberry cloth, with revers and buttons of black satin. 1909

Coat with Chain Motif
A stylish, 3/4 length coat with wrap-over front, large revers, self-coloured belt & padded applique chain motif running down the bodice. Worn with a brimless hat. Date: 1930s

Racial Types France
Strasbourg costumes including a bride: skirts with gathered yokes, bodices pointed borders, ornate stomachers, large lace hat or close- fitting cap or toque. Date: 1670 - 1690

Fur Trimmed Tunic 1914
Narrow fashionable silhouette of narrow skirt worn with a fur-trimmed V back tunic. Her hair is dressed simply with a soft hat worn close to the head. Date: 1914

Seaside Frocks for 1899
Yellow tunic dress, rows of tucks on the sleeves, waist & under-skirt. Grey & purple dress with yoke skirt with curved flounces, lace bodice & jabot & saucer collar. Date: 1899

Costume of 1890S
Beige & green: cape collar, gigot sleeves, belt, gored skirt, inverted triangular panels at hem. Purple & grey: corselet bodice, skirt with side split, embroidery & bows Date: 1890s

Grey Tailor Made 1899
Pale grey tailor made with white trim: collarless jacket with short rounded basque, tight sleeves with puff at the shoulder, gored skirt, pleated blouse & grey fur stole. Date: 1899

Brown or Blue Dress 1882
Front buttoning cuirasse bodices with 3/4 length sleeves & tie-back skirts with bustles. The brown dress has an apron front & checkerboard border, the blue has a peplum Date: 1882

Edwardian bows, floral and feathered hats 1909
Seletion of fashionable hats: toque, brimless hat that had a very wide crown and Merry Widow a large hat with a large brim, trimmed with bows, satin ribbon, plumed feathers and flowers. 1909

Examples of the newest millery 1909
Two Edwardian women wearing toques hats. (left) Hat of black crinoline trimmed high in front with some upright ostrich feathers, held in place with jet black buttons

COSTUME / MUFF / 1799
An extremely long tubular fur muff. Date: 1799

Two women in summer clothing for Henley Regatta 1907
Two women wearing designs for Henley Regatta. (left) Dress is of white linen trimmed with panels of pale blue lace fastened with linen buttons

Hyde Park Parade Dress
Winter dress for promenading in Hyde Park: crimson pelisse & toque trimmed with ermine worn with a white muslin dress, crimson slippers & tan gloves. Date: 1808

Womens hats 1909
Parisenne models wearing fashionable hats with plumes, ribbon and floral decorations. Date: 1909

Modish skipping skyward toque hats 1912
Two examples of the vertiginous taste in hats in the years leading up to the First World War. The left hat is of lace straw piped with ble-coloured ribbon

Doge of Venice, 13th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries, Levy Fils, Paris

Military costume of an officer in the court of Frederick III.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to

Nobleman of Milan, 15th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries, Levy Fils

Young page boys, 15th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries, Levy Fils

Young page boy, 15th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries, Levy Fils, Paris

Mounted knight in suit of armor, 15th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries

Member of a Compagnie della Calza, Venice, 15th century
Costume of Pouraille, master of Paris.. Costume of Pouraille, master of Paris. He wears a claque bas (bicorn), tight redingote (frock coat), cravat, striped breeches, and shiny boots

Woman from Grenada, 16th century, in long purple cape over a long brick-red dress.. With small toque headdress and blue alms purse. Handcolored illustration by E

Woman wearing foulard gown 1909
Darken trim, with valencienne lace, the vest and under-sleeves are net. 1909

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"From Shell Fountain to Costume: Exploring the Fascinating World of Toques" Step back in time and discover the allure of toques throughout history. In 1899, ice skating women donned these stylish headpieces, adding a touch of elegance to their winter pursuits. Fast forward to 1913, where Parisian frocks and headdresses showcased the height of fashion. Traveling further east, we encounter Constantinople's famous Dolma Maker sporting a traditional toque while creating culinary delights. Meanwhile, Barbara Hulanicki's exquisite drawings capture the essence of Mother-of-the-Bride fashion with intricate details on stunning headwear. Madame Kyra Alanova takes center stage in her studio portrait from 1902-1965 as she embarks on an American dance tour before returning to England in spring. The early 1900s witnessed a plethora of Victorian hats for women that exuded sophistication and charm. As we delve into the early 20th century, evening hairstyles in 1912 embraced unique toque designs that complemented elegant ensembles perfectly. Edwardian hats adorned with floral decorations became all the rage in 1909, adding a whimsical touch to any outfit. Sports enthusiasts were not left behind either; tennis players flaunted fashionable headgear specifically designed for their athletic endeavors by embracing trends from as early as 1910. And when spring arrived in full bloom during those years, women eagerly awaited new clothing styles that embodied freshness and femininity. Finally, gracing Tatler's cover was an enchanting Mattli dress fit for Ascot or garden parties – complete with a captivating toque serving as its crowning glory. Join us on this journey through time as we celebrate the versatility and timeless appeal of "toques" – truly an accessory that transcends eras.