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Bows Collection (#10)

"Bows: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance, Respect

Background imageBows Collection: The stages of hairdressing (colour litho)

The stages of hairdressing (colour litho)
3096438 The stages of hairdressing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The stages of hairdressing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBows Collection: Happy New Year (colour photo)

Happy New Year (colour photo)
3096170 Happy New Year (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy New Year. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBows Collection: Easter card with little girl (colour photo)

Easter card with little girl (colour photo)
3096255 Easter card with little girl (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter card with little girl)

Background imageBows Collection: The Hunt of the Calydonian Boar (pen & ink with brown wash and white heightening on paper

The Hunt of the Calydonian Boar (pen & ink with brown wash and white heightening on paper
829847 The Hunt of the Calydonian Boar (pen & ink with brown wash and white heightening on paper) by Vaga, Perino del (Pietro Buonaccorsi) (1501-47); 19.8x26 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageBows Collection: Away, Lifeboat! (engraving)

Away, Lifeboat! (engraving)
1042279 Away, Lifeboat! (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Away, Lifeboat)

Background imageBows Collection: Italian women in the 17th century (engraving)

Italian women in the 17th century (engraving)
957907 Italian women in the 17th century (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian women in the 17th century - Costumes civils)

Background imageBows Collection: A yound girl with pearls

A yound girl with pearls
Victoria Glinka

Background imageBows Collection: marble cut

marble cut
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: concertina wall II

concertina wall II
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: Triangle wall

Triangle wall
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: the bows

the bows
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Background imageBows Collection: perdidi

perdidi
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: Wavy red white roof

Wavy red white roof
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: intermezzo musicale

intermezzo musicale
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: nubes rotunda

nubes rotunda
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: Pellentesque

Pellentesque
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: dream shelter

dream shelter
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: il catamarano

il catamarano
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: two different levels

two different levels
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: onda appannata

onda appannata
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: lampada dell'arca II

lampada dell'arca II
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: windows and more windows

windows and more windows
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: mood change

mood change
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: Zones of light and darkness

Zones of light and darkness
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: mystery

mystery
Amnon Eichelberg

Background imageBows Collection: two shades of gold

two shades of gold
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: New Babylon Tower

New Babylon Tower
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: flip-over

flip-over
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: Switched

Switched
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: whirlwind

whirlwind
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: Creatio ex nihilo

Creatio ex nihilo
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: City sit

City sit
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBows Collection: Six little dancing girls smile to camera and reveal that they have all lost their front

Six little dancing girls smile to camera and reveal that they have all lost their front teeth.Front to Back, Colette Buckeridge, Sylia Perks, Ann Fleetwood, Glynis King, Wendy Hill and Nadine Wright

Background imageBows Collection: Anette Gogg playing with her sister. August 1953 D5235-005

Anette Gogg playing with her sister. August 1953 D5235-005

Background imageBows Collection: Anette Gogg playing with her sister. August 1953 D5235-003

Anette Gogg playing with her sister. August 1953 D5235-003

Background imageBows Collection: Tete de Flore (Head of Flora), 1769. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet

Tete de Flore (Head of Flora), 1769. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
Tete de Flore (Head of Flora), 1769

Background imageBows Collection: Tete de Flore, 1769. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet

Tete de Flore, 1769. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
Tete de Flore, 1769

Background imageBows Collection: Woman wearing a coarse brown straw hat, lined with brown velvet shade mordore

Woman wearing a coarse brown straw hat, lined with brown velvet shade mordore and trimmed with velvet bows and pink roses. Date: 1886

Background imageBows Collection: A yellow evening dress with low cut corsage ornamented with bows

A yellow evening dress with low cut corsage ornamented with bows. Her hair is dressed in long, soft ringlets. A decorative comb is visible at the back of her head. Date: circa 1840

Background imageBows Collection: A typical elegant Englishwoman: Mrs Verschoyle Date: circa 1845

A typical elegant Englishwoman: Mrs Verschoyle Date: circa 1845

Background imageBows Collection: In fighting between the Portuguese and the natives, the musket proves its superiority to

In fighting between the Portuguese and the natives, the musket proves its superiority to bows and arrows, despite the disparity of numbers Date: circa 1600

Background imageBows Collection: Mrs. Samuel Chandler, c. 1780. Creator: Winthrop Chandler

Mrs. Samuel Chandler, c. 1780. Creator: Winthrop Chandler
Mrs. Samuel Chandler, c. 1780

Background imageBows Collection: Mittens, American, 1880-89. Creator: Unknown

Mittens, American, 1880-89. Creator: Unknown
Mittens, American, 1880-89

Background imageBows Collection: Evening slippers, American, ca. 1894. Creator: J. & J. Slater

Evening slippers, American, ca. 1894. Creator: J. & J. Slater
Evening slippers, American, ca. 1894

Background imageBows Collection: Waking with a Smile Date: 1950

Waking with a Smile Date: 1950

Background imageBows Collection: The Marquesa de Pontejos, by Goya

The Marquesa de Pontejos, by Goya
The Marquesa de Pontejos by Francisco Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) - painting on canvas (1785-1790). Date: circa 1788

Background imageBows Collection: French woman wearing the fashion of February 1792

French woman wearing the fashion of February 1792.. French woman wearing the fashion of February 1792. She wears a wig decorated with flowers, fichu (neckerchief)




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"Bows: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance, Respect, and Playfulness" From the thunderous roar of HMS Duke of York firing a broadside during the Second World War to the graceful draw of a medieval archer's bow, they have long held significance throughout history. Even in unexpected places, like a bottlenose dolphin playfully leaping through the waves alongside an oil tanker in Port Aransas or a family of cats adorned with bows on a whimsical Birthday Greetings postcard at home, these charming adornments add flair and charm. Not limited to feline friends, dogs also embrace this fashionable trend. Poodles in all sizes - Standard, Moyen, Miniature/nain & toy - proudly wear bows as they pose next to their dog bowls in a studio setting. Meanwhile, the adorable Chorkie dog showcases its unique crossbreed heritage between Yorkshire Terrier and Chihuahua breeds with an equally stylish bow. Traveling across continents to Japan reveals another facet of bow symbolism as Geisha Girls gracefully lower themselves into respectful bows before samurai warriors during New Year celebrations. This display exemplifies both tradition and reverence. In sportsmanship too can we find traces of chivalry from bygone eras; tennis players engaging in friendly rivalry while still honoring each other with courteous bows during 1930s matches. Stepping back into time once more brings us face-to-face with Victorian elegance where banjos adorned with delicate pink flowers grace scrapbooks capturing moments that transcend generations. The world of costumes is no stranger to bows either; whether it be a young boy pedaling his tricycle dressed up for adventure or musicians forming harmonious melodies as part of a string quartet – four men sitting elegantly clad in tuxedos playing two violins, one viola and cello – their unity reflected not only through music but also through synchronized movements when they incline their heads in unison. Finally, we cannot forget our furry companions.