Head Dress Collection (page 2)

Mask dancers in Kerala, India
Two mask dancers in Cochin, Kerala State, India

Art Nouveau Headdress / 1
An Art Nouveau headdress of ornamental fillet with elongated sections, incorporating a cameo, hanging over the ears. Also matching ornamental shoulder straps

Portrait of two dancers in traditional Thai classical dance costume, smiling and looking at the camera, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Maori Poi dancers, Waitangi, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

A supposed Holy man dressed as Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, posing for photographs, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Portrait of a maiko (apprentice geisha) wearing traditional Japanese kimono, in the Gion district, Kyoto, Kansai region, island of Honshu, Japan, Asia

Evening Dress 1922
Sleeveless, slash neck Chinese or orientally inspired black dress by Worth with red tassel detail which with the horizontal & vertical drapery draws attention to the hips

Saxon Ladies / Strutt
Anglo-Saxons of 9th & 10th centuries: tunics (kirtles)- one with an embroidered hem, super-tunic (roc), mantles, veils or head-rails which completely cover the hair

Mediaeval Headdresses
Medieval ladies in their fancy headdress

Portrait of a Woman, 1630. Creator: Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy
Portrait of a Woman, 1630

Ann Old Coleman (Mrs. Robert Coleman), c. 1820. Creator: Jacob Eichholtz
Ann Old Coleman (Mrs. Robert Coleman), c. 1820

Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480. Creator: Bihzad
Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480

Jahangir and his Father, Akbar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca.1540-50

BODMER: SIOUX CHIEF. Wahk-Tä-Ge-Li, or Big Soldier, a Yankton Sioux Native American chief. Aquatint engraving, c1844, after a painting, 1833, by Karl Bodmer

MARGARITA COGNI. Mistress of Lord Byron. Steel engraving, 1832, after a portrait of c1818

Stacia Napierkowska - Silent Movie Star
Stacia Napierkowska (18911945) - a French actress and dancer, during the silent film era, appearing in 86 films between 1908 and 1926. Date: circa 1920

Pan Cover 1920
Illustration by Pizer on the front cover of Pan magazine, showing a couple in costume, the man dressed as harlequin and the woman wearing butterfly wings and headdress

St Augustine with his mother St Monica, 1855 (1926). Artist: Ary Scheffer
St Augustine with his mother St Monica, 1855 (1926). From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 2: Builders of the Church, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Egyptian queen. Painted limestone head, 18th Dynasty
EGYPT: NEFERTITI. Egyptian queen. Painted limestone head, 18th Dynasty

India, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer. Boy dancer rests between songs at entrance to Jaisalmer Fort. (MR)

TECUMSEH (c1768-1813). Shawnee chief. Wood engraving, 1818

Fine Feathers by Webster Murray
A glamorous cabaret star or showgirl, shows off her shapely legs on stage while wearing an extravagantly enormous feather headdress. Date: 1930

When Knights were Cold. Stan Laurel
WHEN KNIGHTS WERE COLD. Stan Laurel

The Dolly Sisters, London
The Dolly Sisters in their bridal attire by Paul Poiret from League of Notions, New Oxford Theatre, London, 1921 1921

Algerian Dancer
An Algerian Belly Dancer - holding aloft her scarf, in an alluring pose

Bellydancer - Egyptian - performing the Dance of the Winds

Sudan - Shullucks of the Upper Nile

Punjabi Muslims - North-west Frontier Province - an area of South Asia spanning from central Pakistan to north-western India

Gertrude Callam, as Rosina
Gertrude Callam, soprano, as Rosina in The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini

Portrait of a Lady of the Worthington Family
Artist - Title: Portrait of a Lady of the Worthington Family - Date: c.1845-1855 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 90 x 69

Woman wearing traditional veil, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Berber man standing with his camel, Erg Chebbi, Sahara Desert, Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Dancer, Tropicana Cabaret, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Modern Zodia: Scorpio
The Modern Zodiac: An Artists Almanac of English Society. A woman wearing a headdress of autumn leaves surrounded by scenes of fox hunting, college life & the new seasons ale

Woman and Child (Silence), 1855 / 60. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Woman and Child (Silence), 1855/60

Reciting Poetry in a Garden, Iran, first quarter 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Reciting Poetry in a Garden, Iran, first quarter 17th century

Lady Mary Templetown and Her Eldest Son, 1802. Creator: Thomas Lawrence
Lady Mary Templetown and Her Eldest Son, 1802

New Lamps for Old, 1901. Creator: Joseph Edward Southall
New Lamps for Old (in frame), 1901. The subject is taken from story of Aladdin in the One Thousand and One Nights (The Arabian Nights)

Head and shoulders of a Turk, with a moustache and a large turban, 1645

Native Amercan Women
Highly romanticised depiction of a Native American Woman Date: 1911

The guardian of one of the famed desert castles

Buddhist Mani-Rimdu festival at Tengboche Monastery, attended by Sherpas (Editorial Usage Only)

Lady in gold, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

GEOFFREY CHAUCER (c1340-1400). English poet. Stipple engraving, English, 19th century

WOMENs FASHION, 1877. French fashion plate from Journal des Demoiselles, 1877

A court dress to curtsey in from Harvey Nichols, 1935
Advertisement for the department store, Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge, London, advertising a gown of classic simplicity to wear to a court presentation

Woman and Turkish Flags
A veiled oriental beauty with pretty eyes set in a frame beneath two Turkish flags - patriotic postcard

Portrait of a Female Donor, 1505. Creator: Jan Provoost
Portrait of a Female Donor, 1505.

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Head Dresses: From Saint Therese de Lisieux to Haile Selassie" Head dresses have long been a symbol of cultural identity and personal expression. Throughout history, notable figures such as Saint Therese de Lisieux, Anne Boleyn, and Mary Queen of Scots adorned themselves with exquisite headpieces that reflected their status and individuality. From the opulent courts of Europe to the vibrant streets of Venice during Carnival season, head dresses have captivated our imagination. The Dolly Sisters in Paris epitomized elegance with their glamorous feathered headdresses, while two ladies in blue and gold masks at the Venice Carnival added an air of mystery to this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traveling eastward, we encounter the enchanting temples of Angkor Wat where traditional Cambodian apsara dancers don intricate headwear that embodies grace and spirituality. These temples stand as a testament to human creativity throughout centuries. Not limited to royalty or religious figures alone, even warriors like Cheyenne Chief Two Moons wore elaborate headdresses that spoke volumes about their bravery and leadership. Edward S. Curtis's photograph captures the strength emanating from this proud Cheyenne chief. In commemorating historical events like The First Thanksgiving in 1621, pilgrims donned simple yet symbolic headgear as they gathered together for gratitude and unity. Jean Leon Gerome Ferris's painting immortalizes this momentous occasion when cultures merged under one shared vision. Lastly, we witness a Sikh pilgrim pausing for reflection by Amrit Sarovar - a serene moment where faith intertwines with tradition through his turban-like head dress known as dastaar. These glimpses into diverse cultures remind us that beyond mere fashion statements or ceremonial attire lies a profound connection between individuals and their heritage. Head dresses serve not only as adornments but also bearers of stories woven through time – tales whispered by feathers, jewels, and fabric.