Bijou Collection (#8)

Mme Cabel as Toinon in Adolphe Adams Le Bijou
Mme. Cabel as Toinon in Adolphe Adams Le Bijou Perdu at the Theatre Lyrique.. Marie-Josephe Cabel (1827-1885) was a Belgian soprano opera singer who performed in Paris

Music cover, Spring! Gentle Spring! A song from Babil and Bijou, first performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London, in 1872. Words by J R Planche, music by J Riviere. circa 1873

Bouke Street, Melbourne, Australia - Frank M. Clarks New Folly Company were performing at The Bijou Theatre (left) at this time. Date: 1906

Babil, Amazon Queen
BABIL the Amazon Queen, and her companion BIJOU Date: circa 1900

Bank Street, New London, Connecticut, USA
View of Bank Street, New London, Connecticut, USA, with the Bijou Theatre on the right. Date: circa 1908

Church Street, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Night view of Church Street, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, with the Bijou Theatre on the right. Date: circa 1908

Jewelry from the end of the 15th and early 16th centuries.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Bijou lemon cultivar, Citrus x limon.. Drawn by Walter Hood Fitch, chromolithographed by G. Severeyns, Brussels, from The Florist and Pomologist Robert Hogg, London, published from 1878 to 1884

Adams House and Keiths Theatre, Boston, Mass, USA
Adams House (a hotel) and Keiths Theatre, Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Date: 1913

PITTSBURGH: FLOOD, 1907. A horse-drawn carriage stuck in the flood water on 6th Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15 March 1907. Photo postcard

RED CROSS FUNDRAISER, 1917. Actresses Frances Starr and Bijou Fernandez count money collected at the National Red Cross Pageant in Huntington, Long Island, 5 October 1917

BIJOUX HILLS ON THE MISSOURI. Landscape made along the Missouri River in South Dakota. Watercolor by Karl Bodmer, 1830s

Mary Augusta May Yohe - American musical theatre actress
Mary Augusta " May" Yohe (18661938) - American musical theatre actress. In 1894, she married Lord Francis Hope and possessed the Hope Diamond. Date: circa 1910s

French fishing village - An Bijou de la Cote Bretonne Date: circa 1950

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Un Bijou Tecla 1914
Un bijou Tecla complete une robe (loose translation, a Tecla jewel completes a dress...)

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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.