Headdress Collection (#5)

My cutie (colour litho)
8672526 My cutie (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "My cutie." Cute couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Cigale (b/w photo)
8672251 Cigale (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cigale. Cigale Postcard, early 20th Century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Bahadur Shah Zafar, last Mughal Emperor of India (engraving)
8676313 Bahadur Shah Zafar, last Mughal Emperor of India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bahadur Shah Zafar (1775-1862), last Mughal Emperor of India

Athenian coin, head of Pallas (engraving)
8664250 Athenian coin, head of Pallas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athenian coin, head of Pallas)

Heads of historical and mythical figures in the headdresses of the era of King Henry VII
FLO4685591 Heads of historical and mythical figures in the headdresses of the era of King Henry VII. Queen of Sheba 2, King Solomon 3, Empress Helena 9, and Emperor Constantine 20, 23

Woman in fancy dress costume as Native American, Indian, in feather headdress, embroidered dress
FLO4684556 Woman in fancy dress costume as Native American, Indian, in feather headdress, embroidered dress, holding a bow and arrow

19th century illustration of girl posting letter
673399 19th century illustration of girl posting letter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Posting a letter); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Mitre
2910832 The Mitre; (add.info.: 1800 Engraving depicting the Mitre, a ceremonial headdress consisting of a tall, white, peaked cap. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Wa-Pel-La chief of the Musquakees, 1838
1574370 Wa-Pel-La chief of the Musquakees, 1838; (add.info.: Print shows Wa-Pel-La, half-length portrait, facing slightly left, headdress, feathered shawl)

Flag at Roundhouse, Am-mah'-sha-nah, flag, with an unclear annotation Roundhouse at S... 1906 (photo)
8772274 Flag at Roundhouse, Am-mah'-sha-nah, flag, with an unclear annotation Roundhouse at S... 1906 (photo) by Merriam, C

Native American people and tribal roundhouse and ceremonial attire, California, 1907 (photo)
8772266 Native American people and tribal roundhouse and ceremonial attire, California, 1907 (photo) by Merriam, C. Hart (1855-1942); (add.info)

Native American people and tribal roundhouse and ceremonial attire, California, 1907 (photo)
8772265 Native American people and tribal roundhouse and ceremonial attire, California, 1907 (photo) by Merriam, C. Hart (1855-1942); (add.info)

Drawing by C.Hart Merriam of Roundhouse, Am-mah'-sha-nah, with an unclear annotation... 1906 (photo)
8772268 Drawing by C.Hart Merriam of Roundhouse, Am-mah'-sha-nah, with an unclear annotation... 1906 (photo) by Merriam, C

Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman in a yellow medieval costume, 1900
3666042 Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman in a yellow medieval costume, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage, French)

Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman in a yellow medieval costume, 1900
3666041 Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman in a yellow medieval costume, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage, French)

German women's costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912639 German women's costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: German women's costumes of the late 15th century)

Costume of Granville
5855762 Costume of Granville; (add.info.: Costume of Granville. A woman in her finery. Rear view of the conine headdress showing the tasteful manner of folding the tails)

Man of the Isle de Easter (a man from Easter Island).Work by Bernard Direx, Paris, circa 1801. Engraving
CUL4851319 Man of the Isle de Easter (a man from Easter Island).Work by Bernard Direx, Paris, circa 1801. Engraving. by Direx

Javanese (left) and Malay (right) headdresses 19th century
3522637 Javanese (left) and Malay (right) headdresses 19th century.; (add.info.: Javanese (left) and Malay (right) headdresses 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Peasant woman from Brittany, c.1886 (oil on canvas)
8714410 Peasant woman from Brittany, c.1886 (oil on canvas) by Koefoed, Hans Christian (1849-1921); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Hans Christian Koefoed)

Girl Peeling Apples (oil on panel)
8711850 Girl Peeling Apples (oil on panel) by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Gabriel Metsu)

Portrait of Margarita Gonzaga, c.1603 (oil on canvas)
8724260 Portrait of Margarita Gonzaga, c.1603 (oil on canvas) by Pourbus, Frans II (1569-1622); Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires

Portrait of Isabella of Aragon, Duchess of Milan (1470-1524), half-length, in profile to the right (oil on panel)
8683002 Portrait of Isabella of Aragon, Duchess of Milan (1470-1524), half-length, in profile to the right (oil on panel) by Vinci

War Bonnet Song (oil on canvas)
CH204801 War Bonnet Song (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images. Please note: The artwork in this photograph is in copyright

Portrait of Alexander Pope
864200 Portrait of Alexander Pope; (add.info.: Alexander Pope (1688-1744) English poet. Engraving from "The Gallery of Portraits" Vol

Charity, 1878 (oil on canvas)
2117435 Charity, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: by William Adolphe Bouguereau)

Kings David and Solomon and a Saint, double sided Diptych (reverse), Ethiopian Coptic
RIK84172 Kings David and Solomon and a Saint, double sided Diptych (reverse), Ethiopian Coptic, early 18th century (tempera on panel)

Algerian Mother (colour litho)
CHT184791 Algerian Mother (colour litho) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Women's costume of Bourg de Batz, Loire-Inferieure (colour litho)
8677237 Women's costume of Bourg de Batz, Loire-Inferieure (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Bourg de Batz, Batz-sur-Mer)

Men's costume of Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)
8677227 Men's costume of Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men's costume of Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, France)

Men's costume of Landivisiau, Finistere (colour litho)
8677226 Men's costume of Landivisiau, Finistere (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men's costume of Landivisiau, Finistere, Brittany, France)

Women's costume of Saint-Enogat, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)
8677225 Women's costume of Saint-Enogat, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Saint-Enogat, Ille-et-Vilaine)

Men's costume of Bourg de Batz, Loire-Inferieure (colour litho)
8677224 Men's costume of Bourg de Batz, Loire-Inferieure (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men's costume of Bourg de Batz, Batz-sur-Mer)

Women's costume of Saint-Pol-de-Leon, Finistere (colour litho)
8677223 Women's costume of Saint-Pol-de-Leon, Finistere (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Saint-Pol-de-Leon, Finistere)

Women's costume of Saint-Servan, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)
8677222 Women's costume of Saint-Servan, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Saint-Servan, Ille-et-Vilaine)

Women's costume of Plumelin, Morbihan (colour litho)
8677210 Women's costume of Plumelin, Morbihan (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Plumelin, Morbihan, Brittany, France)

Queen Victoria, her dog, Sharp, 1865 (b/w photo)
8677183 Queen Victoria, her dog, Sharp, 1865 (b/w photo) by Downey, W. and D. (fl.1860-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria (1819-1901), her dog, Sharp

The Conceited Apple-Branch (chromolitho)
8675757 The Conceited Apple-Branch (chromolitho) by Havers, Alice (1850-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conceited Apple-Branch)

Mr Gladstone in Punch (litho)
8675791 Mr Gladstone in Punch (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Gladstone in Punch)

The violin (colour litho)
8635580 The violin (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The violin. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A regular farm-yarder (colour litho)
8635570 A regular farm-yarder (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farm hand and farm girl kissing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Costume worn by Cora Urquhart Brown-Potter in Cleopatra (engraving)
8631306 Costume worn by Cora Urquhart Brown-Potter in Cleopatra (engraving) by Cortazzo, Oreste (1836-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume worn by Cora Urquhart Brown-Potter in Cleopatra)

Passengers in a railway carriage (engraving)
8631304 Passengers in a railway carriage (engraving) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passengers in a railway carriage)

Dante's Beatrice (engraving)
8631288 Dante's Beatrice (engraving) by Kiesel, Conrad (1846-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dante's Beatrice. Illustration from Black and White)

The Baccarat Trial (engraving)
8631287 The Baccarat Trial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baccarat Trial. Illustration from Black and White)

Miss Georgina Hogarth, sister-in-law and life-long friend of Charles Dickens (b/w photo)
8673288 Miss Georgina Hogarth, sister-in-law and life-long friend of Charles Dickens (b/w photo) by Beresford, George Charles (1864-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Can't help loving that man of mine! (colour litho)
8672529 Can't help loving that man of mine! (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Can't help loving that man of mine!" Cute couple)

Fritzi Massary, Austrian singer and actress (coloured photo)
8672249 Fritzi Massary, Austrian singer and actress (coloured photo) by Austrian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fritzi Massary (1882-1969), Austrian singer and actress

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"Headdress: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of History and Culture" From paying a visit to Hmong children seeking shelter, headdresses have adorned heads throughout time. In 1915 and 1939, Abram Arkhipov captured the essence of headdresses in his paintings, showcasing their significance. WA Rouch's artwork from 1899 immortalized The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham, where players proudly wore their distinctive headdresses. Traveling to Sapa, Vietnam in Indochina reveals Hmong children donning vibrant umbrellas during the monsoon season – a testament to the practicality and beauty of these headpieces. Meanwhile, Tom Morris senior's portrait from c1910 showcases British golfer elegance with a touch of sophistication through his stylish headdress. ELIZABETH TALBOT, also known as Bess of Hardwick and Countess of Shrewsbury, exemplified power and grace with her elaborate headdress that symbolized her noble status. The Ideal Head drawing from c. 1518-20 demonstrates how even on paper, artists recognized the allure and artistry behind these ornate accessories. JMW Turner's masterpiece "Shoeburyness Fisherman Hailing a Whitstable Hoy" transports us back to c1809 when fishermen relied on their trusty red caps for protection against harsh elements at sea. Duleep Singh lithograph depicts an Indian prince wearing an exquisite turban-like headdress that reflects his royal heritage. Madame Sarah Bernhardt mesmerizes as she portrays Theodora while wearing an opulent headdress in Downey's photograph. Spy's artwork captures Yorkshire Cricket players' camaraderie in 1892 while sporting traditional cricket caps – another form of iconic headgear within sports history. Delving deeper into cultural heritage brings us face-to-face with an ivory mask worn by the Oba of Benin during ceremonial occasions in Nigeria.