Bobbed Collection (#6)

Female Type / Balustrade
A smart young woman sits on a balustrade on a hot summer day

Lady on Mauve Cloud
Attractive flapper type sitting on a cloud, with rolled stockings and bobbed hair

Ivor Novello / Pictorial
IVOR NOVELLO (Ivor Davies) Welsh actor of stage and screen, playwright and composer, with Isabel Jeans in The Rat

Esther Ralston / Postcard
ESTHER RALSTON American actress in 1920s and 30s films

A Touch of Lipstick 1926
A Twenties girl at her dressing table adds a final touch of lipstick

Makeup Lipstick 1927
Elegant young woman with bobbed hair sits on a bench to do her lipstick

Makeup / Mascara 20C
Woman in a green dressing gown, applying her mascara

Dressing for Dance 1927
A lady at her dressing table, getting dressed for a dance

Woman / Oval Mirror 1927
A young woman checks her dress in a large oval mirror

Female Type / Slimline
Slim young flapper type with bobbed hair

Leafy Swimwear 1927
A woman with bobbed hair holding aloft a beach ball & striding out of the sea wears an unusual one-piece bathing costume with skirt covered in applique leaves

Trouser Suit 1919
Feminine trouser suit in grey & pink pinstripe with waisted jacket with frog fastening, trousers with turn-ups, a pleated waistband & narrowing at the ankles

Girl and Terrier Puppy
A little girl with bobbed hair, photographed with her fluffy terrier puppy

Girl and Sheepdog
A little girl with bobbed hair, photographed with her Old English Sheepdog

Girl Fishing
Eve invades the ranks of the sport of patience, competing with the men and boys, doing a spot of fishing with her maggots in a Palm Toffee jar

Rhubarb Lady 1926
A young woman with a bunch of rhubarb under her arm and more in her basket

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"Bobbed: A Timeless Hairstyle That Defined an Era" Step back in time to 1962, when Vidal Sassoon revolutionized the hair industry with his iconic bobbed hairstyle. Inspired by the glamorous Louise Brooks of the 1920s, this chic and daring cut became a symbol of liberation and sophistication. Picture yourself in a smoky jazz club, surrounded by flappers dancing the Charleston in their bobbed hairdos. The rhythm of the music matches perfectly with their sharp movements and stylish outfits. In a Camel cigarette ad from 1951, actress Joan Crawford confidently endorses her favorite brand while sporting a sleek bob. This rebellious look challenged societal norms and empowered women to embrace their individuality. Reginald Higgins once wrote, "Cut and he will not come again, " emphasizing how this bold haircut was both transformative and irreversible. It marked a departure from traditional long locks, signaling an era of modernity and progress. Wilton Williams captured the essence of the modern girl in his famous painting titled "The Modern Girl. " With her bobbed hair framing her face, she exudes confidence as she navigates through life's adventures. On Tatler's front cover in May 1962, you'll find a stunning image that showcases Jessie Matthews wearing her wilding-style bob with elegance. Her radiant smile complements this timeless hairstyle perfectly. Travel back further to the roaring twenties when three fashionable flappers boldly exposed their bobs for all to see. These trendsetters embraced change and set new standards for beauty during one of history's most exciting decades. Imagine stepping onto a dance floor where couples passionately tangoed to Vienna's Zum 5 Uhr Tee (Five o'clock Tea) in 1926. Their swift moves were accentuated by their short bobs bouncing along with every step—a true embodiment of freedom on display. Whether it was dancing or simply living life on your own terms, the bobbed hairstyle was a statement of individuality and empowerment.