Bijou Collection (#2)

Costume of a noble woman from a colour pen drawing by a German master with monogram DM, 1574
FLO4644279 Costume of a noble woman from a colour pen drawing by a German master with monogram DM, 1574. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's Costumes

Native clothing of the ancient Egyptians, including religious headdresses, hats, jewelry, robes, etc
FLO4620678 Native clothing of the ancient Egyptians, including religious headdresses, hats, jewelry, robes, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's

Dress (Dress) of the reign of James I, 1601-1625. She wears a dress with jeweled bodice, double lace ruff
FLO4594741 Dress (Dress) of the reign of James I, 1601-1625. She wears a dress with jeweled bodice, double lace ruff, puff sleeves, embroidered petticoat, hat with pearls and veil, and feather fan

Dress (Dress) of the reign of Charles II, 1660-1681. She wears her hair in ringlets, a necklace
FLO4594695 Dress (Dress) of the reign of Charles II, 1660-1681. She wears her hair in ringlets, a necklace, low-cut dress with puff sleeves decorated with jewels

Orders of Chivalry: chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece 369, chain of the Order of Saint Michael 370
FLO4703244 Orders of Chivalry: chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece 369, chain of the Order of Saint Michael 370, chain of the Order of the Holy Spirit 371, cross of the Order of St

Anglo Saxon diadems 1, 2, crowns 3, 4, 21, 22, royal helmets 5, 6, helmets 7, 8, 9, 10, hats 11, 12, bracelets 13, 14
FLO4702243 Anglo Saxon diadems 1, 2, crowns 3, 4, 21, 22, royal helmets 5, 6, helmets 7, 8, 9, 10, hats 11, 12, bracelets 13, 14, bookmark ring 15 and shoes 16, 17, 18

Ancient Peruvian utensils and tools, including Inca tomb A, B, pendant in gold and silver C, copper axe heads D
FLO4621168 Ancient Peruvian utensils and tools, including Inca tomb A, B, pendant in gold and silver C, copper axe heads D, mirrors called Inca-rirpo E, F, G, stone axe H, pins I, L, M, clip K

Gonaqua, extinct Khoikhoi people, who lived on the south coast between Algoa Bay and Mphashe River
FLO4620213 Gonaqua, extinct Khoikhoi people, who lived on the south coast between Algoa Bay and Mphashe River. In fur capes, hats, beaded aprons and necklaces

Masks, hats and tools of the Aleut people. Hats, masks, feathers, headdresses, face piercings, and spear and arrow
FLO4621005 Masks, hats and tools of the Aleut people. Hats, masks, feathers, headdresses, face piercings, and spear and arrow

Natives of Unalaska wearing traditional hats and face piercings, and natives of the Aleutian Islands in hunting garb
FLO4620944 Natives of Unalaska wearing traditional hats and face piercings, and natives of the Aleutian Islands in hunting garb with kayak

Dress (Robe) of the reign of King George II, 1727-1760. She wears jewels in her hair
FLO4594736 Dress (Robe) of the reign of King George II, 1727-1760. She wears jewels in her hair, a velvet dress trimmed with ermine, with puff sleeves and long train, over a white petticoat

Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a frontlet headdress with blue embroidered top
FLO4594631 Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a frontlet headdress with blue embroidered top and gold-decorated wings, jeweled necklace

An Angolan noble in loagna and wearing several necklaces, sitting on a hammock wears by four servants
FLO4635269 An Angolan noble in loagna and wearing several necklaces, sitting on a hammock wears by four servants. Lithography for the book

Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings
FLO4565536 Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Bhugtee or dancing boy, India, in turban and bracelets, earrings and necklaces
FLO4565301 Bhugtee or dancing boy, India, in turban and bracelets, earrings and necklaces. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes, " Ackermann

Woman of Rome in full attracts 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4705122 Woman of Rome in full attracts 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Woman of Siena, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705443 Woman of Siena, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages

Wife of a Doge of Venice, 1581. Fur-lined cloak with large hood, bodice decorated with pearls, necklace and gloves
FLO4704935 Wife of a Doge of Venice, 1581. Fur-lined cloak with large hood, bodice decorated with pearls, necklace and gloves

Indian bust of three-headed figure from a monument. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704436 Indian bust of three-headed figure from a monument. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Persian woman and captive Gaul king. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4704132 Persian woman and captive Gaul king. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Diamond necklaces and earrings. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895
FLO4709690 Diamond necklaces and earrings. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895.; (add.info.: Diamond necklaces and earrings)

Diamond tiara and necklace. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895
FLO4709663 Diamond tiara and necklace. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895.; (add.info.: Diamond tiara and necklace)

Sporting brooches mounted in diamonds: pug dog, frog, wheel, polo pony, locust, etc
FLO4709594 Sporting brooches mounted in diamonds: pug dog, frog, wheel, polo pony, locust, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Fifty guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, ring and bracelet in diamond, pearl, opal, sapphire and emerald
FLO4709538 Fifty guinea jewels: brooch, pendant, ring and bracelet in diamond, pearl, opal, sapphire and emerald. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Gold muff chains with amethyst beads, enamel bars, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog
FLO4709412 Gold muff chains with amethyst beads, enamel bars, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Ladies watch in 18-carat gold case. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London
FLO4709395 Ladies watch in 18-carat gold case. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895; (add.info.: Ladies watch in 18-carat gold case)

Gentlemen's chains in 18-carat gold for fob watches. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog
FLO4709393 Gentlemen's chains in 18-carat gold for fob watches. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Cuff links, waistcoat buttons, shirt studs in mother of pearl, jade, carbuncle, etc
FLO4709349 Cuff links, waistcoat buttons, shirt studs in mother of pearl, jade, carbuncle, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Young girl from Madison Island (French Polynesia) - Young girl with headdress, necklace, shift and feather fan
FLO4724436 Young girl from Madison Island (French Polynesia) - Young girl with headdress, necklace, shift and feather fan, with tattoos on her arms and legs from Nuku Hiva island (Madison)

Young girl of the Chinese nobility - Chinese girl from the nobility in embroidered jacket over long skirts tied with
FLO4723369 Young girl of the Chinese nobility - Chinese girl from the nobility in embroidered jacket over long skirts tied with silk tassels and holding a rose

Young Indian dancer - Young Indian dancer in bird headdress, cape, necklace
FLO4723704 Young Indian dancer - Young Indian dancer in bird headdress, cape, necklace, dhoti and anklets - Handcoloured woodcut by L

Indian Rajah - Indian rajah in bejeweled robes and hat, smoking a hookah pipe
FLO4723667 Indian Rajah - Indian rajah in bejeweled robes and hat, smoking a hookah pipe and holding a peacock feather fan - Handcoloured woodcut from " Moeurs

Portrait of a German maiden in late 16th century garb. She wears a lace ruff
FLO4644484 Portrait of a German maiden in late 16th century garb. She wears a lace ruff, a painted glass brooch with her own likeness, and holds a prayer book bound in painted parchment

Margaret Roper (1505-1544), daughter of Sir Thomas More, wearing a golden embroidered dress with long and wide sleeves
FLO4672229 Margaret Roper (1505-1544), daughter of Sir Thomas More, wearing a golden embroidered dress with long and wide sleeves

Woman of Africa, emblematic costume, 19th century. She wears a turban with feathers, bead necklace and bracelets
FLO4656141 Woman of Africa, emblematic costume, 19th century. She wears a turban with feathers, bead necklace and bracelets, colorful jacket and skirt, lion head brooch, bow and quiver

Empress Maria Theresa (Marie Therese of Austria, 1717-1780), Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, 1747
FLO4655513 Empress Maria Theresa (Marie Therese of Austria, 1717-1780), Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, 1747. She wears a crimson cape lined with ermine over a green dress with lace sleeves

Female bust. Aquamarine relief. Size: 2.6 x 1.7 cm. (No. 949, Inv.26794) Museo Nazionale Archeologico, Naples. 579
BEN5474892 Female bust. Aquamarine relief. Size: 2.6 x 1.7 cm. (No. 949, Inv.26794) Museo Nazionale Archeologico, Naples. 579; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Chukchi (Chukchi) woman with tattoos on her cheek, chin and arm, and ear piercings. (Chukotka region, Russia)
FLO4722615 Chukchi (Chukchi) woman with tattoos on her cheek, chin and arm, and ear piercings. (Chukotka region, Russia). From Joseph Billings (1758-1806)

Noble Namaqua woman of South Africa. She wears a robe with beaded belt, necklace and armbands
FLO4722766 Noble Namaqua woman of South Africa. She wears a robe with beaded belt, necklace and armbands. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Chain of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George 363, chain of the Order of Cyprus
FLO4703200 Chain of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George 363, chain of the Order of Cyprus (Orden des Stillschweigens) 364, chain of the Order of cross of the Order of St

Noblewoman of Burgundy, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture
FLO4705681 Noblewoman of Burgundy, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

A farm girl from Pavia, Italy, carrying sneakers of vegetables, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4705436 A farm girl from Pavia, Italy, carrying sneakers of vegetables, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Woman of Naples with a feather fan attached by a gold chain to her belt, 16th century
FLO4705333 Woman of Naples with a feather fan attached by a gold chain to her belt, 16th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Roma, goddess of the city of Rome, from a monument in the Capitoline Museums, Musei Capitolini
FLO4704481 Roma, goddess of the city of Rome, from a monument in the Capitoline Museums, Musei Capitolini. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Illustration of an edition of Pushkin's drama " Boris Godunov" illustrated by Boris Zworykine
CUL4867242 Illustration of an edition of Pushkin's drama " Boris Godunov" illustrated by Boris Zworykine and published in Paris in 1927. Portion of Marina. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA

Natives of Tikopia island, Solomon Islands, Pacific ocean, 19th century. He wears a large pendant on a choker
FLO4688454 Natives of Tikopia island, Solomon Islands, Pacific ocean, 19th century. He wears a large pendant on a choker, blue loincloth and holds handfulls of leaves

Woman of Vialka, Russia, 1860. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes
FLO4686695 Woman of Vialka, Russia, 1860. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes"

Nautch dancing girl of India, 1831, after A. Colin and Beluos. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from
FLO4686648 Nautch dancing girl of India, 1831, after A. Colin and Beluos. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

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"Bijou: A Journey Through Time and Beauty" Step into the enchanting world of Bijou, where history, fashion, and art intertwine to create a captivating story. From Cecil Avenue in Ndola, Northern Rhodesia to the glamorous Margate Pier with Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra, this is a tale that spans continents. In 1958, cocktail fashion was at its peak, and Bijou was at the forefront of elegance. Women adorned themselves in exquisite creations like the canoe-necked poplin dress from Bijou or the halter-necked Paisley dress from Rembrandt. These garments were not just clothes; they were works of art. But Bijou is not limited to clothing alone. It also represents a piece of jewelry adorned with precious stones - gold, ruby, emerald, and sapphire. Each gem tells a unique story of opulence and beauty. Traveling across borders to France's vibrant capital city Paris reveals another facet of Bijou's allure. Amidst tourism features and trade opportunities lies Baroness Orczy in her Riviera villa garden - an embodiment of grace surrounded by nature's splendor. Bijou transcends time as we delve into historical masterpieces such as "The Boy with the Squirrel" painted on canvas in 1765 or Queen Elisabeth I immortalized in "Portrait of the Armada" dating back to 1584. Even Napoleon I makes an appearance through a medallion portrait showcasing his chasseurs uniform from 1812. From stage performances like Mme Cabel as Toinon in Adolphe Adams' Le Bijou to exploring North Africa's rich culture depicted through paintings filled with vibrant colors and native attire - bijoux (jewelry) become symbols that connect civilizations throughout history. As we uncover these treasures within our pasts - whether it be colonialism or Orientalism - we are reminded that bijou is not just an accessory but a representation of our shared human experiences.