The Complete Costumes ClipArt gallery offers 354 illustrations of men and women wearing outfits of various historical periods.

Courtier of time of Louis XIV

Courtier

Courtier of time of Louis XIV

"The deacon's robe, in the Roman Catholic Church. the most ancient form of the dalmatic is exhibited in the annexed wood-cut, after an early Christian painting on the walls of catacombs at Rmb. It was originally of linen, but it is now generally made of the same heavy silk as the Planeta, worn by the priest." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Dalmatic

"The deacon's robe, in the Roman Catholic Church. the most ancient form of the dalmatic is exhibited…

An ornamental point or slit on the edge of a garment.

Sleeveless Dalmatic

An ornamental point or slit on the edge of a garment.

"The effigies of the two royal sisters speak for themselves as expressive and authoritative typical illustrations of the female dress of their era in its simplest and most characteristic forms, as the entire group in which they appear attests the dignified simplicity which the artists of the Middle Ages, with such excellent taste, have shown that they held to be appropriate for the costume, in itself always accurate and historically true." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Daughter of Edward III

"The effigies of the two royal sisters speak for themselves as expressive and authoritative typical…

"The effigies of the two royal sisters speak for themselves as expressive and authoritative typical illustrations of the female dress of their era in its simplest and most characteristic forms, as the entire group in which they appear attests the dignified simplicity which the artists of the Middle Ages, with such excellent taste, have shown that they held to be appropriate for the costume, in itself always accurate and historically true." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Daughter of Edward III

"The effigies of the two royal sisters speak for themselves as expressive and authoritative typical…

This woman is shown wearing a late 19th century decorative dress that is designed with a scrolling leaf pattern all over.

Late 19th Century Decorative Dress

This woman is shown wearing a late 19th century decorative dress that is designed with a scrolling leaf…

Rubber suit worn over a diver's body, doesn't include helmet.

Diving-dress

Rubber suit worn over a diver's body, doesn't include helmet.

Costume of a Doge from the Middle Ages.

Doge

Costume of a Doge from the Middle Ages.

Dogs getting clothes

Dogs

Dogs getting clothes

This woman is dressed in a late 19th century dotted dress.

Late 19th Century Dotted Dress

This woman is dressed in a late 19th century dotted dress.

This late 19th century dotted dress is designed with a bow around the chest area and a lace bow around the neck area. The hat also includes a bow with flowers.

Late 19th Century Dotted Dress

This late 19th century dotted dress is designed with a bow around the chest area and a lace bow around…

Doublets from varying eras.

Doublet

Doublets from varying eras.

An outer body garment such as was worn by men from about the end of te fifteenth until about the middle of the seventeenth century.

Doublet

An outer body garment such as was worn by men from about the end of te fifteenth until about the middle…

An outer body garment such as was worn by men from about the end of te fifteenth until about the middle of the seventeenth century.

Doublet

An outer body garment such as was worn by men from about the end of te fifteenth until about the middle…

An outer body garment such as was worn by men from about the end of te fifteenth until about the middle of the seventeenth century.

Doublet

An outer body garment such as was worn by men from about the end of te fifteenth until about the middle…

An outer body garment such as was worn by men from about the end of te fifteenth until about the middle of the seventeenth century.

Doublet

An outer body garment such as was worn by men from about the end of te fifteenth until about the middle…

"A close, tight-fitting garment, the skirts reaching a little below the girdle, as in the accompanying cut, from Fairholt's Costume in England. It was almost identical with the jerkin. The sleeves were sometimes separate, and tied on at the arm." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Doublet

"A close, tight-fitting garment, the skirts reaching a little below the girdle, as in the accompanying…

A girl playing dress up

Dress Up

A girl playing dress up

Girls playing dress up

Dress Up

Girls playing dress up

This is an early 20th century dress. It is designed long with layers of ruffles. It is fitted at the waist with flowers at the center.

Early 20th Century Dress

This is an early 20th century dress. It is designed long with layers of ruffles. It is fitted at the…

This is an early 20th century dress. It is designed long and has a long material hanging on the bottom of the dress and top. The dress is fitted at the waist with a triangular pattern all around the waist.

Early 20th Century Dress

This is an early 20th century dress. It is designed long and has a long material hanging on the bottom…

This is an early 20th century dress. It is a long dress that drapes in the back and long pants.

Early 20th Century Dress

This is an early 20th century dress. It is a long dress that drapes in the back and long pants.

This is an early 20th century dress. It consists of a long dress with a floral print, and a cylinder hat with a long ribbon.

Early 20th Century Dress

This is an early 20th century dress. It consists of a long dress with a floral print, and a cylinder…

This girl's summer dress is a late 19th century design. The dress has puffed sleeves, fitted at the waist with three flowers.

Girl's Summer Dress

This girl's summer dress is a late 19th century design. The dress has puffed sleeves, fitted at the…

This girl's summer dress is a late 19th century design. It has puffed sleeves and two flowers at the neck area.

Girl's Summer Dress

This girl's summer dress is a late 19th century design. It has puffed sleeves and two flowers at the…

This girl's summer dress is a late 19th century design. The dress has a large collar, buttons in the front, and has puffed sleeves

Girl's Summer Dress

This girl's summer dress is a late 19th century design. The dress has a large collar, buttons in the…

This girl's summer dress is a late 19th century design. It has puffed sleeves and a fitted waist.

Girl's Summer Dress

This girl's summer dress is a late 19th century design. It has puffed sleeves and a fitted waist.

This lady's afternoon dress has a top that is designed with a floral print. It it includes a hat that is designed with flowers and a bow tied in the back.

Lady's Afternoon Dress

This lady's afternoon dress has a top that is designed with a floral print. It it includes a hat that…

This late 19th century design dress has a vest like top. It includes a hat that is in a ribbon shape with three flowers at the very top.

Late 19th Century Dress

This late 19th century design dress has a vest like top. It includes a hat that is in a ribbon shape…

This late 19th century dress is shown in front and back.

Late 19th Century Dress

This late 19th century dress is shown in front and back.

This woman is dressed in a late 19th century dress.

Late 19th Century Dress

This woman is dressed in a late 19th century dress.

This is a late 19th century dress that includes a hat that is designed with flowers.

Late 19th Century Dress

This is a late 19th century dress that includes a hat that is designed with flowers.

This is a late 19th century dress that includes a hat that is designed with a bow and flowers.

Late 19th Century Dress

This is a late 19th century dress that includes a hat that is designed with a bow and flowers.

This late 19th century dress is designed with a small floral print and puffed sleeves.

Late 19th Century Dress

This late 19th century dress is designed with a small floral print and puffed sleeves.

This late 19th century dress is designed with bows.

Late 19th Century Dress

This late 19th century dress is designed with bows.

This late 19th century dress is designed with a cape and large bow in the center.

Late 19th Century Dress

This late 19th century dress is designed with a cape and large bow in the center.

"Suggestion for simple lingerie dress." —Kinne, 1920

Lingerie dress

"Suggestion for simple lingerie dress." —Kinne, 1920

This misses wrapper dress is a late 19th century design. It buttons from top to bottom, has puffed sleeves and a bow that ties at the neck.

Misses Wrapper Dress

This misses wrapper dress is a late 19th century design. It buttons from top to bottom, has puffed sleeves…

These two ladies are dressed in early 20th century dresses. The lady on the left is wearing a long baggy dress with a long belt tied at the waist, and a hat. The lady on the right is wearing a long dress with an apron like style material added to the front. She is also wearing a hat with a fan like design material on top.

Early 20th Century Dresses

These two ladies are dressed in early 20th century dresses. The lady on the left is wearing a long baggy…

These two ladies are dressed in early 20th century dresses. Both ladies are dressed in long striped dresses with a belt at the waist. They are both also wearing hats.

Early 20th Century Dresses

These two ladies are dressed in early 20th century dresses. Both ladies are dressed in long striped…

"Lionel, Duke of Clarence, who also wears his mantle; and a younder brother not now to be identified to consequence of his shield of arms having long been lost." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893 <p>Lionel of Antwerp, 1st Duke of Clarence, jure uxoris 4th Earl of Ulster and 5th Baron of Connaught, KG (Norman French: Leonell Duc de Clarence; 29 November 1338 – 7 October 1368) was the third son, but the second son to survive infancy, of Edward III of England and Philippa of Hainault.

Duke of Clarence

"Lionel, Duke of Clarence, who also wears his mantle; and a younder brother not now to be identified…

What a Dutch person wore.

Dutch

What a Dutch person wore.

Costumes of Dutch children.

Dutch Children

Costumes of Dutch children.

Dutch boy and girl doll in traditional national costume.

Dutch Dolls

Dutch boy and girl doll in traditional national costume.

A Dutch girl in Holland.

Dutch Girl

A Dutch girl in Holland.

The costume of an Egyptian King.

Egyptian King

The costume of an Egyptian King.

The costume of an Egyptian Queen.

Egyptian Queen

The costume of an Egyptian Queen.

Egyptian, nineteenth century female

Nineteenth Century Egyptian Female

Egyptian, nineteenth century female

Nineteenth century Egyptian female spinning

Nineteenth century Egyptian female

Nineteenth century Egyptian female spinning

Nineteenth century Egyptian female dancer

Nineteenth Century Egyptian Female Dancer

Nineteenth century Egyptian female dancer

This illustration shows the costumes worn during the Elizabethan Era.

Elizabethan Costumes

This illustration shows the costumes worn during the Elizabethan Era.

Illustration of the Roman Emperor Tiberius wearing a draped toga, which was fashionable in the first century AD and worn by citizens of Rome. He stands looking to his right. The original statue was found in Capri and is made of marble. Tiberius was emperor of Rome from AD 14-37.

Emperor Tiberius Wearing a Toga

Illustration of the Roman Emperor Tiberius wearing a draped toga, which was fashionable in the first…

English costume from the time of Edward III

English Costume from the Time of Edward III

English costume from the time of Edward III

English costume from the time of Edward III

English costume from the time of Edward III

English costume from the time of Edward III

Costumes of English gentleman settlers of Virginia.

English Settlers

Costumes of English gentleman settlers of Virginia.

Egyptian priestess playing a sistrum.

Egyptian Priestess

Egyptian priestess playing a sistrum.

Egyptian princess from the palace at Karnac

Egyptian Princess

Egyptian princess from the palace at Karnac

Eskimo doll in traditional national costume.

Eskimo doll

Eskimo doll in traditional national costume.

"A dress which had only a sleeve for the left arm, leaving the right with the shoulder ad a part of the breast free, and was for this reason called exomis. It is represented in the following figure of Charon." &mdash; Smith, 1873.

Exomis

"A dress which had only a sleeve for the left arm, leaving the right with the shoulder ad a part of…

This is a 12th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 12th century dress.

12th Century Fashion Silhouette

This is a 12th century fashion silhouette. It shows a woman outlined in black wearing a 12th century…