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Headdress Collection (#6)

"Headdress: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of History and Culture" From paying a visit to Hmong children seeking shelter

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Can't help loving that man of mine! (colour litho)

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)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Fritzi Massary, Austrian singer and actress (coloured photo)

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

Background imageHeaddress Collection: I'm saying it with flowers (colour litho)

I'm saying it with flowers (colour litho)
8672524 I'm saying it with flowers (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I'm saying it with flowers." Cute couple)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Young woman wearing a hat with orange feathers (colour litho)

Young woman wearing a hat with orange feathers (colour litho)
8655404 Young woman wearing a hat with orange feathers (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Woman wearing a driving coat, hat and scarf (colour litho)

Woman wearing a driving coat, hat and scarf (colour litho)
8655398 Woman wearing a driving coat, hat and scarf (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman wearing a driving coat, hat and scarf)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: (Weather forecast) Squalls (coloured photo)

(Weather forecast) Squalls (coloured photo)
8656344 (Weather forecast) Squalls (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: (Weather forecast) Squalls. Mother holding two crying babies

Background imageHeaddress Collection: To my valentine. My heart is yours (colour litho)

To my valentine. My heart is yours (colour litho)
8655912 To my valentine. My heart is yours (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To my valentine. My heart is yours. Edwardian woman holding a heart)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Sketches from Scott (colour litho)

Sketches from Scott (colour litho)
8655865 Sketches from Scott (colour litho) by Carter, Sydney (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Scott. Characters from "Woodstock" by Sir Walter Scott)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Sketches from Scott (colour litho)

Sketches from Scott (colour litho)
8655861 Sketches from Scott (colour litho) by Carter, Sydney (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Scott. Characters from "The Pirate" by Sir Walter Scott)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: The truth about the Venus de Milo (b/w photo)

The truth about the Venus de Milo (b/w photo)
8655844 The truth about the Venus de Milo (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The truth about the Venus de Milo)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Young girl in a cap (coloured photo)

Young girl in a cap (coloured photo)
8655961 Young girl in a cap (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young girl in a cap. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Cheerio - old top! (colour litho)

Cheerio - old top! (colour litho)
8655798 Cheerio - old top! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheerio - old top! Young girl in a checked cap)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: The Gipsy Queen (engraving)

The Gipsy Queen (engraving)
8631166 The Gipsy Queen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gipsy Queen. Illustration from The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Victoria, cigar box label (chromolitho)

Victoria, cigar box label (chromolitho)
8677713 Victoria, cigar box label (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria, cigar box label.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Latter part XIVth century women's headdress (litho)

Latter part XIVth century women's headdress (litho)
8677496 Latter part XIVth century women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latter part XIVth century women's headdress)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: V for vivandiere (woman canteen keeper in the military) (chromolitho)

V for vivandiere (woman canteen keeper in the military) (chromolitho)
8677333 V for vivandiere (woman canteen keeper in the military) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Q for quenouille (spinner) (chromolitho)

Q for quenouille (spinner) (chromolitho)
8677331 Q for quenouille (spinner) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Q for quenouille (spinner). Woman or girl with a distaff used in spinning

Background imageHeaddress Collection: S for Swiss (chromolitho)

S for Swiss (chromolitho)
8677329s for Swiss (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.:s for Swiss. Woman in traditional Swiss costume carrying a tray of drinks)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses (litho)

IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses (litho)
8677406 IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: IXth and XIIIth centuries women's headdresses)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: D for dragoon (chromolitho)

D for dragoon (chromolitho)
8677321 D for dragoon (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: D for dragoon. Man in military uniform with a letter)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: K for Kleber (chromolitho)

K for Kleber (chromolitho)
8677361 K for Kleber (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: K for Kleber. Jean-Baptiste Kleber (1753-1800), French general during the Napoleonic Wars

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Angelica, Ukrainian, urn and factory (chromolitho)

Angelica, Ukrainian, urn and factory (chromolitho)
8677356 Angelica, Ukrainian, urn and factory (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: U for umbella (angelica), Ukrainian, urn and usine (factory)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Women's headdress from 1890 (litho)

Women's headdress from 1890 (litho)
8677511 Women's headdress from 1890 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's headdress from 1890)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Women's headdress of 1850 (litho)

Women's headdress of 1850 (litho)
8677509 Women's headdress of 1850 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's headdress of 1850)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Women's headdress from 1810 (litho)

Women's headdress from 1810 (litho)
8677460 Women's headdress from 1810 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's headdress from 1810)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Dungeon, Dalmatian, foxglove and wagoner's axe (chromolitho)

Dungeon, Dalmatian, foxglove and wagoner's axe (chromolitho)
8677338 Dungeon, Dalmatian, foxglove and wagoner's axe (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: D for dungeon, Dalmatian)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Women's headdress of 1830 (litho)

Women's headdress of 1830 (litho)
8677417 Women's headdress of 1830 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's headdress of 1830)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: End XVIIIth century women's headdress (litho)

End XVIIIth century women's headdress (litho)
8677414 End XVIIIth century women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: End XVIIIth century women's headdress)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Late XVIth century women's headdress (litho)

Late XVIth century women's headdress (litho)
8677412 Late XVIth century women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Late XVIth century women's headdress)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: G for gendarme (chromolitho)

G for gendarme (chromolitho)
8677322 G for gendarme (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: G for gendarme. Man in a gendarme's uniform with gun and sword)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Asia Minor women's headdress (litho)

Asia Minor women's headdress (litho)
8677404 Asia Minor women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asia Minor women's headdress)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Slavonic women's headdress (litho)

Slavonic women's headdress (litho)
8677403 Slavonic women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slavonic women's headdress)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Ancient Assyrian women's headdress (litho)

Ancient Assyrian women's headdress (litho)
8677395 Ancient Assyrian women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Assyrian women's headdress)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Men's costume of a young peasant from Baud (colour litho)

Men's costume of a young peasant from Baud (colour litho)
8677293 Men's costume of a young peasant from Baud (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men's costume of a young peasant from Baud, Morbihan)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Men's costume of Le Faouet, Morbihan (colour litho)

Men's costume of Le Faouet, Morbihan (colour litho)
8677287 Men's costume of Le Faouet, Morbihan (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men's costume of Le Faouet, Morbihan, Brittany, France)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Women's costume of Saint-Brieuc, Cotes-du-Nord (colour litho)

Women's costume of Saint-Brieuc, Cotes-du-Nord (colour litho)
8677272 Women's costume of Saint-Brieuc, Cotes-du-Nord (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Saint-Brieuc, Cotes-du-Nord)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Women's costume of Parame, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)

Women's costume of Parame, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)
8677248 Women's costume of Parame, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Parame, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Cultivation and processing of cocoa in America (engraving)

Cultivation and processing of cocoa in America (engraving)
8663835 Cultivation and processing of cocoa in America (engraving) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cultivation and processing of cocoa in America)

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8626933

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8626885

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8626863

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8626889

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8626860

Background imageHeaddress Collection: The roundhouse, Am-mah'-sha-nah, with an unclear annotation Roundhouse at Stony For... 1907 (photo)

The roundhouse, Am-mah'-sha-nah, with an unclear annotation Roundhouse at Stony For... 1907 (photo)
8772272 The roundhouse, Am-mah'-sha-nah, with an unclear annotation Roundhouse at Stony For... 1907 (photo) by Merriam, C

Background imageHeaddress Collection: A female dancer, 1546-47 (bodycolour and gold)

A female dancer, 1546-47 (bodycolour and gold)
8833213 A female dancer, 1546-47 (bodycolour and gold) by Afghan School, (16th century); 19.1 x 10.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

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

Drawing by C.Hart Merriam of Roundhouse, Am-mah'-sha-nah, with an unclear annotation... 1906 (photo)
8772270 Drawing by C.Hart Merriam of Roundhouse, Am-mah'-sha-nah, with an unclear annotation... 1906 (photo) by Merriam, C

Background imageHeaddress Collection: Native American people and tribal roundhouse and ceremonial attire, California, 1907 (photo)

Native American people and tribal roundhouse and ceremonial attire, California, 1907 (photo)
8772264 Native American people and tribal roundhouse and ceremonial attire, California, 1907 (photo) by Merriam, C. Hart (1855-1942); (add.info)

Background imageHeaddress Collection: 187867

187867




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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.