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Fringing Collection (#2)

"Fringing the Night: Exploring the Exotic Charms of Fiji's Mamanuca Islands" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the allure of fringing

Background imageFringing Collection: Warrior of the Crow Tribe (w / c on paper)

Warrior of the Crow Tribe (w / c on paper)
PNP245324 Warrior of the Crow Tribe (w/c on paper) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageFringing Collection: La Mattchiche (colour photo)

La Mattchiche (colour photo)
3095952 La Mattchiche (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Mattchiche. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageFringing Collection: Coat, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Margaret Concha

Coat, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Margaret Concha
Coat, 1935/1942

Background imageFringing Collection: Banner with motto of the National Association of Colored Womens Clubs, ca. 1924

Banner with motto of the National Association of Colored Womens Clubs, ca. 1924
A purple silk banner with gold fringe and the National Association of Colored Womens Clubs motto, " LIFTING / AS / WE CLIMB" painted in large gold letters

Background imageFringing Collection: Chan-ku-wash-te-mine (Good Road Woman), ca. 1887. Creator: Antonio Zeno Shindler

Chan-ku-wash-te-mine (Good Road Woman), ca. 1887. Creator: Antonio Zeno Shindler
Chan-ku-wash-te-mine (Good Road Woman), ca. 1887

Background imageFringing Collection: Banner used by the Oklahoma Federation of Colored Womens Clubs, ca. 1924

Banner used by the Oklahoma Federation of Colored Womens Clubs, ca. 1924
A purple silk banner with gold fringe created for the Oklahoma Federation of Colored Womens Clubs. The message " OKLAHOMA / FEDERATION / OF / COLORED WOMEN / 1910" is painted across

Background imageFringing Collection: Elk-Foot of the Taos Tribe, 1909. Creator: Eanger Irving Couse

Elk-Foot of the Taos Tribe, 1909. Creator: Eanger Irving Couse
Elk-Foot of the Taos Tribe, 1909

Background imageFringing Collection: White Man in Chippewa Costume, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: George Prince

White Man in Chippewa Costume, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: George Prince
White Man in Chippewa Costume, late 19th-early 20th century

Background imageFringing Collection: Evening shawl, possibly French, 1875-85. Creator: Unknown

Evening shawl, possibly French, 1875-85. Creator: Unknown
Evening shawl, possibly French, 1875-85

Background imageFringing Collection: Gloves, British, 1680-1710. Creator: Unknown

Gloves, British, 1680-1710. Creator: Unknown
Gloves, British, 1680-1710

Background imageFringing Collection: Gauntlets, British, 1680-1710. Creator: Unknown

Gauntlets, British, 1680-1710. Creator: Unknown
Gauntlets, British, 1680-1710

Background imageFringing Collection: Pouch, American, third quarter 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Pouch, American, third quarter 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Pouch, American, third quarter 19th century

Background imageFringing Collection: Pouch, American, 1840-60. Creator: Unknown

Pouch, American, 1840-60. Creator: Unknown
Pouch, American, 1840-60

Background imageFringing Collection: Evening slippers, British, 1845-65. Creator: Hobbs

Evening slippers, British, 1845-65. Creator: Hobbs
Evening slippers, British, 1845-65

Background imageFringing Collection: Parasol, American, third quarter 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Parasol, American, third quarter 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Parasol, American, third quarter 19th century

Background imageFringing Collection: Parasol, American, ca. 1870. Creator: Unknown

Parasol, American, ca. 1870. Creator: Unknown
Parasol, American, ca. 1870

Background imageFringing Collection: Evening pouch, American, third quarter 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Evening pouch, American, third quarter 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Evening pouch, American, third quarter 19th century

Background imageFringing Collection: Evening pouch, American, 1830-60. Creator: Unknown

Evening pouch, American, 1830-60. Creator: Unknown
Evening pouch, American, 1830-60

Background imageFringing Collection: Evening cape, American, 1850-59. Creator: Unknown

Evening cape, American, 1850-59. Creator: Unknown
Evening cape, American, 1850-59

Background imageFringing Collection: Ensemble, American, ca. 1875. Creator: Unknown

Ensemble, American, ca. 1875. Creator: Unknown
Ensemble, American, ca. 1875

Background imageFringing Collection: BELGIAN FLAG-SCARF

BELGIAN FLAG-SCARF
A young, blonde patriotic Belgian girl in tasselled cap & a scarf with a red, yellow & black checker board ground bordered with the Belgian flag & a fringe of tassels. Date: circa 1917

Background imageFringing Collection: HUSBAND / WIFE / BRIGHTON

HUSBAND / WIFE / BRIGHTON
A husband and wife, photographed in a studio with artificial grass Date: circa 1870

Background imageFringing Collection: Fashions for December 1856

Fashions for December 1856
If the children are male then they wear pantaloons or if female the garments that are visible below their skirts are pantalettes. Date: 1856

Background imageFringing Collection: Portrait of a Young Woman as a Vestal Virgin, 1767. Creator: Francois Hubert Drouais

Portrait of a Young Woman as a Vestal Virgin, 1767. Creator: Francois Hubert Drouais
Portrait of a Young Woman as a Vestal Virgin, 1767

Background imageFringing Collection: Carpet frieze from Chamber E, Wall 6 of Santa Maria Antiqua, Rome, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown

Carpet frieze from Chamber E, Wall 6 of Santa Maria Antiqua, Rome, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Carpet frieze from Chamber E, Wall 6 of the church of Santa Maria Antiqua, Rome, Italy, (1928). About 750 [AD]...Period of Zacharias (741-752). After Joseph Wilpert

Background imageFringing Collection: Costume / Ancient Assyria

Costume / Ancient Assyria
ANCIENT ASSYRIA The clothing worn by a Priest and an Ancient Assyrian King. Date: B.C

Background imageFringing Collection: Air route Baghdad Amman desert Tigris River Groves

Air route Baghdad Amman desert Tigris River Groves
Air route to Baghdad via Amman and the desert. Tigris River. Groves of countless palm trees fringing the rivers banks. 1932, Iraq

Background imageFringing Collection: Monuriki Island and coral reef, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial

Monuriki Island and coral reef, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial
Monuriki Island and coral reef, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Background imageFringing Collection: Couturier at Work 1927

Couturier at Work 1927
An overweight couturier in a smoking jacket depicted in the throws of creating a fashion masterpiece. His assistant holds some fringing up against a model for his approval. Date: 1927

Background imageFringing Collection: Lilac Stripe Dress 1899

Lilac Stripe Dress 1899
Lilac & lace vertical striped tunic dress, vandyked tucker, trained triple skirt with accordian pleats. Black & pink tunic dress with simulated open bodice & fringing. Date: 1899

Background imageFringing Collection: Costume / June 1814

Costume / June 1814
Evening dress: blue sarsnet with crape draperies, short full sleeves. Morning dress: of muslin trimmed with lace, coloured petticoat with fringing & an oldenberg bonnet. Date: 1814

Background imageFringing Collection: Selection of black Surah parasols 1886

Selection of black Surah parasols 1886
A selection of fashionable black Surah parasols with carved handles, tassels, flounces, fringing, lace and ribbons 1886

Background imageFringing Collection: Wadigi Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial

Wadigi Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial
Wadigi Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Background imageFringing Collection: Yanuya Island, (and Tavua Island in background), Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific

Yanuya Island, (and Tavua Island in background), Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Background imageFringing Collection: Wilkes Pass surf break, near Namotu Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific

Wilkes Pass surf break, near Namotu Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Background imageFringing Collection: Tokoriki Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial

Tokoriki Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial
Tokoriki Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Background imageFringing Collection: Treasure Island Resort and boat, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial

Treasure Island Resort and boat, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial
Treasure Island Resort and boat, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Background imageFringing Collection: Tavarua Island and coral reef, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial

Tavarua Island and coral reef, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial
Tavarua Island and coral reef, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Background imageFringing Collection: Monu Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial

Monu Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial
Monu Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Background imageFringing Collection: Matamanoa Island and coral reef, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial

Matamanoa Island and coral reef, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial
Matamanoa Island and coral reef, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Background imageFringing Collection: Mana Island and coral reef, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial

Mana Island and coral reef, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial
Mana Island and coral reef, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Background imageFringing Collection: Malolo Island Resort, Malolo Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial

Malolo Island Resort, Malolo Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial
Malolo Island Resort, Malolo Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Background imageFringing Collection: Malolo Barrier Reef, Malolo Island (left) and Malolo Lailai Island (right), Mamanuca Islands

Malolo Barrier Reef, Malolo Island (left) and Malolo Lailai Island (right), Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Background imageFringing Collection: Malolo Barrier Reef off Malolo Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial

Malolo Barrier Reef off Malolo Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial
Malolo Barrier Reef off Malolo Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Background imageFringing Collection: Coral reef near Monuriki Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial

Coral reef near Monuriki Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial
Coral reef near Monuriki Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Background imageFringing Collection: Malolo Barrier Reef and Malolo Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial

Malolo Barrier Reef and Malolo Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial
Malolo Barrier Reef and Malolo Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Background imageFringing Collection: Coral reef beside Tokoriki Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial

Coral reef beside Tokoriki Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial
Coral reef beside Tokoriki Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial

Background imageFringing Collection: Coral reef and Malolo Lailai Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial

Coral reef and Malolo Lailai Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial
Coral reef and Malolo Lailai Island, Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific, aerial




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"Fringing the Night: Exploring the Exotic Charms of Fiji's Mamanuca Islands" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the allure of fringing, as we embark on a journey through the enchanting Mamanuca Islands in Fiji's South Pacific. At Musket Cove Island Resort, nestled on Malolo Lailai Island, we find ourselves transported to an era when elegance reigned supreme. Picture a 1920s woman, her room bathed in moonlight, adorned with delicate fringed curtains that sway gently in the tropical breeze. Venturing further into this paradise archipelago, our eyes are captivated by nature's spectacle. The surf crashes against Namotu Island's reef while Tavarua Island stands majestically on the horizon. A woman draped in an exotic shawl gazes out at this mesmerizing display of power and beauty. As we stroll along pristine beaches, a vision appears before us - a woman donning a flowing beach dress that flutters like butterfly wings. The vibrant colors echo those found within Belgium's patriotic scarf; it is as if she carries a piece of history with her wherever she goes. Delving deeper into timelessness, we encounter La Comtesse de Castiglione en Reine de la Nuit - Pierre-Louis Pierson's masterpiece capturing opulence and mystery from 1863-67. Her gown cascades with intricate fringe details reminiscent of ancient Assyrian costumes; their rich cultural heritage woven into every thread. From above Monuriki Island and its coral reef reveal themselves like hidden treasures awaiting discovery. This aerial view transports us back to another era where Miss Lucy Dean graced society between 1855 and 1865 – her attire adorned with delicate fringes that swayed elegantly as she moved. Intrigue surrounds Seth Kinman - his image captured between 1855 and 1875.