Hair Ornament Collection (#2)

Portrait of a Woman, 1525-1549. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Woman, 1525-1549

Portrait of a Woman, 1740-1760. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Woman, 1740-1760

Portrait of a Woman, c.1740. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Woman, c.1740

St. Denis, Ruth, 1913 Mar. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Denis, Ruth, 1913 Mar. 25

De Picon, Leah, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
De Picon, Leah, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 or 1918

Portrait de Maria Malibran, 1831. Creator: Ary Scheffer
Portrait de Maria Malibran, 1831

Portrait de Gabrielle Robinne, sociétaire de la Comédie-Française, dans le rôle d'Elmire... c1913
Portrait de Gabrielle Robinne, societaire de la Comedie-Francaise, dans le role d'Elmire du "Tartuffe", c1913

Portrait of a woman, known as Gabrielle d'Estrées (1573-1599), c1590. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a woman, known as Gabrielle d'Estrees (1573-1599), c1590

Portrait of a Woman (circa 1835), c1835. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman (circa 1835), c1835

Lady Li, 1943. Creator: Zhang Daqian
Lady Li, 1943

Portrait de femme. Creator: Ferdinand Bienvenu
Portrait de femme

Hair Ornament, c. 1940. Creator: Charles Rose
Hair Ornament, c. 1940

Portrait of a young woman, between 1725 and 1750. Creator: English School
Portrait of a young woman, between 1725 and 1750

Woman in the mirror, c.1662. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
Woman in the mirror, c.1662

Hair Ornaments, c. 1939. Creator: Jerry Guinta
Hair Ornaments, c. 1939

Portrait of Aurore Lauth Sand, c1890. Creator: Charles-Frederic Lauth
Portrait of Aurore Lauth Sand, c1890

The Duchess of Talleyrand-Perigord, 1880. Creator: Gustave Jacquet
The Duchess of Talleyrand-Perigord, 1880

Kisegawa of the Matsubaya, from the series "Comparing the Charms of Five Beauties... c. 1795/96
Kisegawa of the Matsubaya, from the series "Comparing the Charms of Five Beauties (Gonin bijin aikyo kurabe)", Japan, c. 1795/96

Edo Geisha, from the series "A Guide to Women's Contemporary Styles...", Japan, c. 1801/02
Edo Geisha, from the series "A Guide to Women's Contemporary Styles (Tosei onna fuzoku tsu)", Japan, c. 1801/02

Hanaogi of the Ogiya, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal... c. 1795/96
Hanaogi of the Ogiya, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets (Komei bijin rokkasen)", Japan, c. 1795/96

The Courtesan Yoso-oi of the Pine Needle House in the Yoshiwara and Her Attendant...About 1802
The Courtesan Yoso-oi of the Pine Needle House in the Yoshiwara and Her Attendant (Matsubaya Yoso-oi), Japan, About 1802

The Habit of Criticizing Others (Ta o soshiru kuse), from the series "Seven Bad Habits...c. 1797
The Habit of Criticizing Others (Ta o soshiru kuse), from the series "Seven Bad Habits (Nakute nana kuse)", Japan, c. 1797

Hanaogi of the Ogiya, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal... c. 1795/96
Hanaogi of the Ogiya, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets (Komei bijin rokkasen)", Japan, c. 1795/96

The Asahiya Widow, from the series “Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal... c. 1795/96
The Asahiya Widow, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets" ("Komei bijin rokkasen"), Japan, c. 1795/96

Tatsumi Roko, from the series “Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets"... c. 1794/96
Tatsumi Roko, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets" ("Komei bijin rokkasen"), Japan, c. 1794/96

Takashima Ohisa, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal... c. 1795/96
Takashima Ohisa, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets (Komei bijin rokkasen)", Japan, c. 1795/96

The Habit of Boisterousness (Sawagashiki kuse), from the series "Seven Bad...", Japan, c. 1797
The Habit of Boisterousness (Sawagashiki kuse), from the series "Seven Bad Habits (Nakute nana kuse)", Japan, c. 1797

The Jewel River of Plovers (Chidori Tamagawa), from the series "Fashionable Six Jewel...c. 1804/18
The Jewel River of Plovers (Chidori Tamagawa), from the series "Fashionable Six Jewel Rivers (Furyu Mu Tamagawa)", Japan, c. 1804/18

Mirror, from the series “Eight Views of Tea-stalls in Celebrated Places" ("Meisho... c. 1795/96)
Mirror, from the series "Eight Views of Tea-stalls in Celebrated Places" ("Meisho koshikake hakkei"), Japan, c. 1795/96

Two Girls, from the series "Twelve Physiognomies of Beautiful Women Representing... c. 1803
Two Girls, from the series "Twelve Physiognomies of Beautiful Women Representing Views of Famous Places (Meisho fukei bijin juni so)", Japan, c. 1803

Hour of the Ox (Ushi no koku) Fukagawa Pleasure Quarter (Tatsumi), from the series... c. 1798/99
Hour of the Ox (Ushi no koku) Fukagawa Pleasure Quarter (Tatsumi), from the series "Customs of Beauties Around the Clock (Fuzoku bijin tokei)", Japan, c. 1798/99

The Courtesans Somenosuke and Kisegawa of the Matsubaya, from the series "A Mirror of... c. 1797
The Courtesans Somenosuke and Kisegawa of the Matsubaya, from the series "A Mirror of Courtesans of the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro yukun awase kagami)", Japan, c. 1797

Akashi of the Tamaya, from the series Seven Komachis of Yoshiwara (Seiro nana... c. 1794/95. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro)
Akashi of the Tamaya, from the series Seven Komachis of Yoshiwara (Seiro nana Komachi) (Tamaya uchi Akashi, Uraji, Shimano), Japan, c. 1794/95

Turning a Shamisen (Shamisen no nejime), from the series "Chanting to Shamisen by... c. 1804/06
Turning a Shamisen (Shamisen no nejime), from the series "Chanting to Shamisen by Young Women of Today (Tosei musume joruri)", Japan, c. 1804/06

A Wife of the Lower Rank (Gebon no nyobo), from the series "A Guide to Women's... c. 1801/02
A Wife of the Lower Rank (Gebon no nyobo), from the series "A Guide to Women's Contemporary Styles (Tosei onna fuzoku tsu)", Japan, c. 1801/02

Kisegawa of the Matsubaya, [whose attendants are] Sasano, Takeno (Matsubaya uchi, ... c. 1794/95)
Kisegawa of the Matsubaya, [whose attendants are] Sasano, Takeno (Matsubaya uchi Kisegawa, Sasano, Takeno), from the series "Seven Komachi of Yoshiwara" ("Seiro nana Komachi")

Tomimoto Toyohina, from the series Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poe... c. 1795/96
Tomimoto Toyohina, from the series Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets (Komei bijin rokkasen) (Tomimoto Toyohina) (picture-riddle), Japan, c. 1795/96

Hinazuru of the Keizetsuro, from the series "Comparing the Charms of Beauties (Bijin... c. 1794/95)
Hinazuru of the Keizetsuro, from the series "Comparing the Charms of Beauties (Bijin kiryo kurabe) (Keizetsuro Hinazuru)", Japan, c. 1794/95

Somenosuke of the Matsubaya, [whose attendants are] Wakagi, Wakaba (Matsubaya uchi Somenos... 1794)
Somenosuke of the Matsubaya, [whose attendants are] Wakagi, Wakaba (Matsubaya uchi Somenosuke, Wakagi, Wakaba), from the series "Array of Supreme Beauties of the Present Day"

The Courtesan Hanamurasaki of the Tamaya, from the series "Courtesans of the Five... c. 1805
The Courtesan Hanamurasaki of the Tamaya, from the series "Courtesans of the Five Festivals (Yukun gosekku)", Japan, c. 1805

The actors Segawa Tomisaburo II (R) as Yadorigi, wife of Ogishi Kurando, and Nakamura... 1794
The actors Segawa Tomisaburo II (R) as Yadorigi, wife of Ogishi Kurando, and Nakamura Manyo (L) as the servant Wakakusa, 1794

Hour of the Tiger [4 am], Courtesan (Tora no koku, keisei), from the series "Custo... c. 1798/1800
Hour of the Tiger [4 am], Courtesan (Tora no koku, keisei), from the series "Customs of Beauties Around the Clock (Fuzoku bijin tokei)", Japan, c. 1798/1800

Righteousness (Gi), from the series "Five Designs for the Katsushika Poetry Circle... early 1810s
Righteousness (Gi), from the series "Five Designs for the Katsushika Poetry Circle (Katsushika goban)", Japan, early 1810s

Countess Stenbock, 1698. Creator: Martin Mytens the elder
Countess Stenbock, 1698

Lovisa Ulrika, (c1740s). Creator: Lorens Pasch the Elder
Lovisa Ulrika, (c1740s)

Red Cloud's granddaughter, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Red Cloud's granddaughter, c1907. Woman of Many Deeds, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile

Ornaments and instruments of the inhabitants of the Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of

Queen Elizabeth of England, undated. (c1910s) Creator: Franz von Matsch
Queen Elizabeth of England, undated. (c1910s)

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"Hair Ornaments: A Timeless Expression of Beauty and Elegance" From ancient civilizations to modern times, hair ornaments have adorned the heads of women, adding a touch of glamour and sophistication. These exquisite accessories have transcended cultures and eras, leaving their mark on art and fashion. In Odalisque, a captivating oil painting from 1920, an enchanting woman lounges gracefully with a delicate hair ornament adorning her luscious locks. The jewel-like piece harkens back to the opulence of Ancient Iraq's Royal Cemetery at Ur in Sumeria during Early Dynastic III around 2600 BC. Such treasures were worn by noblewomen as symbols of status and beauty. The pastel artwork Alma Natura Ave captures the ethereal allure of nature-inspired hair jewelry. Created by Sylvia DeZon in c. 1937, these intricate pieces evoke a sense of femininity intertwined with natural elements. Sylvia DeZon's comb designs from 1935 to 1942 showcase her mastery in creating ornate yet functional hair accessories. Combining form and function, these combs not only held tresses in place but also added an element of elegance to any hairstyle. In Gakutei's Liu Haichan (Gamma) print from c. 1821/22, we witness how even Taoist immortals embraced the beauty-enhancing power of hair ornaments. This depiction showcases the fusion between spirituality and aesthetics that characterized traditional East Asian culture. Utagawa Toyokuni I's portrayal of courtesans Kojoro and Arashi Sanpachi in 1798 highlights how elaborate hairstyles were integral to Japan's Kabuki theater tradition. Hair ornaments played a crucial role in distinguishing characters' roles while enhancing their allure on stage.