Dressingtable Collection (page 2)

Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman, with three grandchildren and her adopted daughter

Rain the Morning After in the Pleasure Quarter (Seiro kinuginu no ame), c. 1795. Courtesans lighting pipes, putting on make up and making tea while others still sleep

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as Princess Hitomaru (Hitormaru Hime) (?) in the Play... c
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as Princess Hitomaru (Hitormaru Hime) (?) in the Play Soga Moyo Aigo no Wakamatsu (?), Performed at the Nakamura Theater (?) in the First Month, 1769 (?), c. 1769

Actors dressing table, from "A Picture Book of Stage Fans (Ehon butai ogi)"
Actors dressing table, from " A Picture Book of Stage Fans (Ehon butai ogi)", 1770

True Picture of the French (Shosha Furansujin), 1861. Creator: Yoshikazu
True Picture of the French (Shosha Furansujin), 1861

The Toilet of Helen, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Toilet of Helen, 1895. Before a toilet that shone like the altar of Notre Dame des Victoires, Helen was seated in a little dressing-gown of black and heliotrope

Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol III, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Cover Design for The Yellow Book, Vol III, 1894. The conceit of using two street lamps for the lighting of a ladys toilet mirror was the sort of anomaly that puzzled

Dressing Table, London, c. 1790. Creator: Thomas Scott
Dressing Table, London, c. 1790

Chest of Drawers with Dressing Glass, c. 1815. Creator: Workshop of Thomas Seymour
Chest of Drawers with Dressing Glass, c. 1815. Attributed to the workshop of Thomas Seymour, Boston

Dressing Table, c. 1835. Creator: Unknown
Dressing Table, c. 1835

Dressing Table, 1750 / 70. Creator: Unknown
Dressing Table, 1750/70

Dressing Table, 1729 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Dressing Table, 1729/60

Dressing Table, 1700 / 30. Creator: Unknown
Dressing Table, 1700/30

Dressing Table, 1755 / 90. Creator: Unknown
Dressing Table, 1755/90

Dressing Table, 1760 / 90. Creator: Unknown
Dressing Table, 1760/90

Boudoir, c. 1931. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Boudoir, c. 1931

Dresser, c. 1937. Creator: Gordena Jackson
Dresser, c. 1937

Dressing Table, c. 1938. Creator: Charles Henning
Dressing Table, c. 1938

Bureau, c. 1936. Creator: Grace Halpin
Bureau, c. 1936

Gioco Delle Donne, E Sue Facende (Game of Wives, And Their Chores), 1654-1718
Gioco Delle Donne, E Sue Facende (Game of Wives [or Women], And Their Chores), 1654-1718. Board game: a woman spends all day doing housework, only to be beaten with a stick by her husband

Joseph Meeks & Sons Manufactory of Cabinet and Upholstery Articles, 1833. Broadside advertising furniture makers at 43 & 45 Broad-Street, New York

Dressing Table, c. 1939. Creator: William H Edwards
Dressing Table, c. 1939

l Heureux Moment, 1736. Creator: Antoine Aveline
l Heureux Moment, 1736. [The Happy Interlude]

A Woman Playing the Guitar, 1788 / 1789. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
A Woman Playing the Guitar, 1788/1789

Les heures du jour. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
Les heures du jour. [The hours of the day]

Nude Seated at Her Dressing Table, 1909. Creator: Frederick Carl Frieseke
Nude Seated at Her Dressing Table, 1909

The Violet Kimono, ca. 1910. Creator: Robert Reid
The Violet Kimono, ca. 1910

Chest of Drawers, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Unknown
Chest of Drawers, 1935/1942

The Intruder, c. 1660. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
The Intruder, c. 1660

Family Portrait, 1756. Creator: Francois Hubert Drouais
Family Portrait, 1756

The Yellow Curtain, c. 1893. Creator: Edouard Vuillard
The Yellow Curtain, c. 1893

The Toilet, 1873. Creator: Eastman Johnson
The Toilet, 1873

Fashion Merchant, 1746-55. Creator: Rene Gaillard
Fashion Merchant, 1746-55. After Francois Boucher

Morning. Creator: G E Petit
Morning. After Francois Boucher

Actresses in Their Dressing Rooms, 1879-80. Creator: Edgar Degas
Actresses in Their Dressing Rooms, 1879-80

The Infanta Margarita, after Velazquez, 1862-64. Creator: Edgar Degas
The Infanta Margarita, after Velazquez, 1862-64. After Velazquez

The Bride Taken Home (La Mariee reconduite chez elle), 1633. Creator: Abraham Bosse
The Bride Taken Home (La Mariee reconduite chez elle), 1633

The Reformed Woman, mid to late 17th century. Creator: Abraham Bosse
The Reformed Woman, mid to late 17th century

Sight, 1635-38. Creator: Abraham Bosse
Sight, 1635-38

Actor as a Woman Standing by a Mirror Stand, ca. 1735. Creator: Torii Kiyotada
Actor as a Woman Standing by a Mirror Stand, ca. 1735

Woman Arranging Her Hair, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Woman Arranging Her Hair, 19th century

Lady Arranging Binsashi (Support for the Hair over the Temples) to put in Her Hair, ca. 1808

The Coquettish Widow, 1724. Creator: Francois Bernard Lepicie
The Coquettish Widow, 1724

Accoutrements for a Bride From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shu), vol. 1, probably 1816 (Year of the Rat)

Falstaffs Wedding Night, October 1807. October 1807. Creator: Nicolaus Heideloff
Falstaffs Wedding Night, October 1807

The Coquettish Widow, 1747. 1747. Creator: Simon Nicolas Duflos
The Coquettish Widow, 1747

Cabinet for the Toilet and Bed-Clothes, probably 1819. probably 1819. Creator: Shinsai
Cabinet for the Toilet and Bed-Clothes, probably 1819

Cabinet for the Toilet and Bedclothes, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Shinsai
Cabinet for the Toilet and Bedclothes, 19th century

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"Dressing Tables Through the Ages: A Glimpse into Vanity and Beauty" Step back in time with these captivating images of dressing tables, where beauty rituals unfold and secrets are kept. From the enchanting world of Madame Poupoule at her Toilet to the intimate scene portrayed in Woman at her Toilette, we witness moments frozen in art. Dating back to 1787, a mysterious folding table stands as a testament to elegance and practicality. Its creator remains unknown, but its allure is undeniable. In contrast, Madame de Saint-Morys' dressing table from 1776 exudes opulence fit for royalty. Not limited to women's domains, even legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong finds solace at his backstage dressing table during a London performance in 1962. The image captured by Brian Foskett reveals a moment of relaxation amidst the chaos of fame. Moving forward through time, Eugene Croe's Dressing Table from 1936 showcases sleek lines and modern design that epitomize Art Deco aesthetics. Meanwhile, Gordon Parks takes us on an emotional journey with his photographs depicting Mrs. Ella Watson's humble dresser in Washington D. C. , offering glimpses into everyday life during World War II. Religious objects adorn another bedroom dresser captured by Gordon Parks in 1942—symbolizing faith intertwined with personal spaces. These snapshots remind us that our surroundings reflect our beliefs and values. From Dante Gabriel Rossetti's portrayal of Aurelia—a mistress lost in thought—to Emile Jean-Horace Vernet's depiction of The Young Widow immersed in grief; these dressing tables become witnesses to human emotions and stories untold. Through these diverse images spanning centuries, we see more than just furniture; we glimpse fragments of lives lived—the pursuit of beauty or solace sought within the confines of one's private sanctuary—the timeless allure encapsulated within each dressing table throughout history.