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@chertseymuseum.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 6:10 AM

#FridayFrocks #Waistlines - This evening gown, c.1818 - 1824 is made from semi-transparent silk gauze. The late 1810s were a transitional period; waistlines were still above the natural level, but beginning to descend.

Full-length silk ball gown dating from c.1818–1824, displayed on a mannequin against a plain grey background. The gown is made from olive-toned patterned silk with a high Empire waistline, square neckline, and short cream puffed sleeves. Decorative cream satin scallops trimmed with green embellishment adorn the lower skirt. A close-up image shows the gathered puff sleeve and intricate white silk trim around the neckline. Caption below reads: “Silk ball gown, c.1818–1824 © The Olive Matthews Collection, Chertsey Museum. Photos by John Chase Photography.”
@chertseymuseum.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 6:10 AM

#FridayFrocks #Waistlines: Day gown of cotton muslin, c.1809 – 1811. It has a bib-front bodice with a high waistline. The bib would have been pinned in place at the front of the shoulder straps.

Front and back views of a Regency-era cotton muslin day gown, dated c.1809-1811, displayed on a mannequin. The ankle-length white dress features a small blue dot pattern, a high waistline, long sleeves, and blue decorative trim at the neckline, cuffs, and hem. The back view shows laced fastening and gathered fabric below the waist. Caption reads: “Cotton muslin day gown, c.1809-1811 © The Olive Matthews Collection, Chertsey Museum. Photos by John Chase Photography.”
@chertseymuseum.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 6:10 AM

#FridayFrocks – Autumn sees our attention turn to #Waistlines. Here we have a silk brocade bodice dating from the 1780s. The bodice is heavily boned so that it forms a fashionable cone shape.

Front and back views of an 1780s silk brocade bodice displayed on a mannequin. The cream-coloured bodice features long sleeves, a square neckline, fine vertical stripes, and small brocaded floral motifs. The front is fitted with decorative green ribbon lacing, while the back has a pointed, tailored shape. Caption below reads: “Silk brocade bodice, c.1780s © The Olive Matthews Collection, Chertsey Museum. Photos by John Chase Photography.”
@chertseymuseum.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 6:10 AM

#FridayFrocks - This gown, c.1953–57, is by Lanvin-Catillo. The chiffon bodice, with #Pleating, is lined with pink satin and boned. See it in our brand-new fashion exhibition: ‘Mid-20th Century Girls’ which opens tomorrow. To plan your visit go to www.chertseymuseum.org

Two-image montage of a Lanvin-Castillo evening dress from about 1953-1957 displayed on a mannequin against a plain light background. The full-length view shows a delicate blush-pink dress with a ruched chiffon bodice crossing over at the neckline to create a soft V-shape. The dress has short sleeves, a wide satin waistband tied into a bow at the front waist, and a flowing knee-length skirt made from layers of lightweight chiffon. The accompanying detail image focuses on the bodice and waist, showing the fine pleating of the chiffon, the lustrous satin sash, and the decorative bow. The overall design combines soft drapery and elegant mid-1950s eveningwear styling.
@chertseymuseum.bsky.socialSep 11, 2026, 6:10 AM

#FridayFrocks #Pleating – A dress, c.1845–55 of silk satin. The full skirt is cartridge-pleated to the boned bodice which allows the large volume of fabric to be incorporated neatly into the waistband.

Collage showing a mid-19th century silk day dress (c.1845-1855) on a mannequin. The gown is made from striped silk in shades of deep plum, burgundy and bright magenta, with a fitted pointed bodice, long sleeves and a full gathered skirt. Two detail images show the waist seam with cartridge pleating and the interior construction at the sleeve and skirt attachment.