Bijou Collection (#5)

Christian art: cloisonnee fibule decoree of a garnet rosette and a cross, 6th century
JLJ4566607 Christian art: cloisonnee fibule decoree of a garnet rosette and a cross, 6th century; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St

Cleopatra VII. (illustration 1923)
5975792 Cleopatra VII. (illustration 1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Story. Ancient Egypt. Queen Cleopatra VII. Sheet music cover: Die Perlen der Cleopatra, operette by Oskar Strauss, Germany)

Portraits of peasants from the Mumbai Mountains (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century
CSO4985092 Portraits of peasants from the Mumbai Mountains (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century -; (add.info)

Portrait of a young Hindu woman (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century
CSO4984824 Portrait of a young Hindu woman (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century -; (add.info.: Portrait of a young Hindu woman (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century

Young Arabian girl - Arabian girl in hat, striped dress, animal skin, earrings
FLO4724199 Young Arabian girl - Arabian girl in hat, striped dress, animal skin, earrings and bracelets - Handcoloured woodcut by Pannemaker after an illustration by H

Femme iakoute (yakoute) - Yakut woman wearing earrings, furlined coat decorated with beads - Handcoloured woodcut by A
FLO4724064 Femme iakoute (yakoute) - Yakut woman wearing earrings, furlined coat decorated with beads - Handcoloured woodcut by A

Chinese Mandarin - Chinese mandarin in heavily embroidered tabard and hat with peacock feather - Handcoloured woodcut
FLO4723337 Chinese Mandarin - Chinese mandarin in heavily embroidered tabard and hat with peacock feather - Handcoloured woodcut by Pannemaker after an illustration by H

Indian musician - Indian musician in dhoti and necklace playing the pennak
FLO4723712 Indian musician - Indian musician in dhoti and necklace playing the pennak, a bowed instrument with gourd resonators - Handcoloured woodcut from " Moeurs

Dress (Robe) of the reign of William IV, 1830-1837. Woman in tiara with low-cut gown with puff sleeves and lace cuffs
FLO4594811 Dress (Robe) of the reign of William IV, 1830-1837. Woman in tiara with low-cut gown with puff sleeves and lace cuffs, holding a garland of flowers. Jewelry copied from actual pieces

Dress (Dress) of the reign of King George III, 1760-1820. She wears a tropical bird in her powdered hair
FLO4594776 Dress (Dress) of the reign of King George III, 1760-1820. She wears a tropical bird in her powdered hair, a crucifix around her neck, silk embroidered dress and petticoats

Dress (Dress) of the reign of King Edward VI, 1547-1553. She wears a velvet hat
FLO4594660 Dress (Dress) of the reign of King Edward VI, 1547-1553. She wears a velvet hat, round-collared dress decorated with pearls, open puff sleeves, and a jeweled belt

Dress of the early part of the reign of King Henry VIII, 1509-1520. She wears a green dress with square collar
FLO4594640 Dress of the early part of the reign of King Henry VIII, 1509-1520. She wears a green dress with square collar, lace cuffs on puff sleeves, gold belt and jeweled necklace

Dress of the reign of Henry VIII, 1509-1547. She wears a purple hat decorated with jewels and feathers
FLO4594652 Dress of the reign of Henry VIII, 1509-1547. She wears a purple hat decorated with jewels and feathers, a red dress with puffed and slit sleeves, lace collar and cuffs

Chandelier made of deer antlers with female figures holding heraldic shields, Germany, mid 16th century
FLO4644093 Chandelier made of deer antlers with female figures holding heraldic shields, Germany, mid 16th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's Costumes

Portraits of Xhosa (Kaffir) people of South Africa in headdresses, fur capes and earrings
FLO4620435 Portraits of Xhosa (Kaffir) people of South Africa in headdresses, fur capes and earrings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Aleutian women of Porto de Francesi, Alaska, wearing bearskin capes over dresses
FLO4621210 Aleutian women of Porto de Francesi, Alaska, wearing bearskin capes over dresses and showing their distinctive lip piercings

Khoikhoi people and San people of Angola. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio
FLO4620163 Khoikhoi people and San people of Angola. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Ornaments of the Native Americans of Virginia (Powhatan) worn in a dance: belts 1, 2, 3
FLO4621933 Ornaments of the Native Americans of Virginia (Powhatan) worn in a dance: belts 1, 2, 3, girdle of Thevetia ahouai kernels 4, bead necklaces 5, 6, 7, feather headdresses 8, 9

Tools and accessories of the Indians of Brazil: animal teeth necklace, palm leaf baby holder
FLO4635848 Tools and accessories of the Indians of Brazil: animal teeth necklace, palm leaf baby holder, wooden discs for lips and ears, bone tools, rope handle knife, woven apron, skin bag

Portraits of a Maori couple from New Zealand. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des
FLO4636379 Portraits of a Maori couple from New Zealand. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie" by Friedrich Wilhelm

Man Xhosa (South Africa), dressed in a loaf of leaves and woman with a loincloth of pearls, feeding his baby
FLO4635292 Man Xhosa (South Africa), dressed in a loaf of leaves and woman with a loincloth of pearls, feeding his baby. Between them, traditional musical instruments

Sudanese costumes: wife of Shendi, with her veil, wife Funje of Sennar and a warrior Sheygya
FLO4635136 Sudanese costumes: wife of Shendi, with her veil, wife Funje of Sennar and a warrior Sheygya. Below is a couple from the Gamamil region, two men from the town of Fazughli and a king

Native to Anjouan Island (or Ndzuwani or Johanna), Comoros archipelago. Lithography for the book
FLO4635467 Native to Anjouan Island (or Ndzuwani or Johanna), Comoros archipelago. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by Friedrich

Gem bracelets in sapphire, diamond, turquoise, pearl and opal. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog
FLO4709600 Gem bracelets in sapphire, diamond, turquoise, pearl and opal. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Anne Stanhope (died 1663), Countess of Chesterfield, wearing a long yellow dress and a low-cut corset
FLO4672301 Anne Stanhope (died 1663), Countess of Chesterfield, wearing a long yellow dress and a low-cut corset, has long sleeves doubled in pink. By Antonie Van Dyck (1599-1641)

Science. Glassmaking. Working women blowing a glass pearl. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de
3434710 Science. Glassmaking. Working women blowing a glass pearl. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part)

Gold mounted amber jewelry including cigarette tube, cigarette cutter, cigarette case and pocket knife
FLO4709422 Gold mounted amber jewelry including cigarette tube, cigarette cutter, cigarette case and pocket knife. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, 1570. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4706411 Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, 1570. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Woman of Bayern, 1581, and a German army captain, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4705622 Woman of Bayern, 1581, and a German army captain, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Woman of Venice holding a dog, 16th century. The headdress is made of white veil striped with lines of red silk
FLO4706053 Woman of Venice holding a dog, 16th century. The headdress is made of white veil striped with lines of red silk

Wedding dress of a woman of Nuremberg, 1577. Her headdress resemble a tower
FLO4705748 Wedding dress of a woman of Nuremberg, 1577. Her headdress resemble a tower, and is made of beaten gold decorated with pearls and jewels

German army officer with axe and voluminous breeches, and a countess of Holland and Zeeland wearing a veil
FLO4705586 German army officer with axe and voluminous breeches, and a countess of Holland and Zeeland wearing a veil. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "

Woman of Vicenza wearing large silk veil and holding a fan made up of many leaves, 1581
FLO4705460 Woman of Vicenza wearing large silk veil and holding a fan made up of many leaves, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Girl of Swabia, Germany, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4704953 Girl of Swabia, Germany, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Woman of Dalmatia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705332 Woman of Dalmatia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the New Era

Gentlemen's watch in 18-carat gold case. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street
FLO4709374 Gentlemen's watch in 18-carat gold case. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Diamond combs and head ornaments, wings, sword hilts, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog
FLO4709279 Diamond combs and head ornaments, wings, sword hilts, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Roman woman and the goddess Flora in the panula, a distinctive Roman alternative to the toga
FLO4704502 Roman woman and the goddess Flora in the panula, a distinctive Roman alternative to the toga. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Three Indian figures from a monument. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4704458 Three Indian figures from a monument. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Christian art: fibule cloisonnee decoree of a garnet cross, 6th century (object)
JLJ4566602 Christian art: fibule cloisonnee decoree of a garnet cross, 6th century (object); Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St

Girl of Augsburg, 17th century, after Wolff - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers
FLO4686490 Girl of Augsburg, 17th century, after Wolff - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern"

Woman of Cadiz, Spain, 18th century, after Rodriguez. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from
FLO4686549 Woman of Cadiz, Spain, 18th century, after Rodriguez. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Master of the court of Ethiopia, after Titian Vicellio, 1590 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet
FLO4686423 Master of the court of Ethiopia, after Titian Vicellio, 1590 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Fashion and Costumes Foreign Ancients

Woman of Velletri, Italy, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from
FLO4686404 Woman of Velletri, Italy, after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient

Indian woman, 18th century, after Niccolao Manucci. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686499 Indian woman, 18th century, after Niccolao Manucci. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes"

Elizabeth (Elisabeth) of Austria (1554-1592), wife to Charles IX, 1570. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte
FLO4685878 Elizabeth (Elisabeth) of Austria (1554-1592), wife to Charles IX, 1570. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et

Eleve peintre - Student painter, Paris, early 19th century, in straw bonnet, gold shawl, and blue dress
FLO4658527 Eleve peintre - Student painter, Paris, early 19th century, in straw bonnet, gold shawl, and blue dress, carrying a case of oils, book

Young woman of Hardanger, Norway, 1867. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers
FLO4686699 Young woman of Hardanger, Norway, 1867. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et Modernes"

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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.