Head Dress Collection (page 9)

Saint Helena, c1575. Creator: Francesco Morandini
Saint Helena, c1575. St. Helena (ca. 247-ca. 327) was the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great (ca. 288-337), who, according to tradition, christianized the Roman Empire

Old Woman in Red Cap, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Old Woman in Red Cap, 1852-1866

Single Leaf of Youths Before a Ruler at his Court, early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of Youths Before a Ruler at his Court, early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. This manuscript leaf, made in Iran

Fashion Plate (Court Dress), 1824. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Court Dress), 1824

Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1818. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1818

Costumes de Différents Pays, Noble de l'Isle de Java, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Noble de l'Isle de Java, c1797

Woman Spinning and Visitor, between circa 1495 and circa 1503. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Woman Spinning and Visitor, between circa 1495 and circa 1503. From Scenes of Daily Life, pl. 11

A Bearded Man Wearing a Turban/Man in oriental Costume, 1756. Creator: Georg Friedrich Schmidt
A Bearded Man Wearing a Turban/Man in oriental Costume, 1756

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, 1858. Creators: James Henry Lynch, Richard James Lane
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, 1858. Portrait of the future King Edward VII. The very natural desire to know something of the personal appearance of a Prince to whom such interest attaches

Meer Heidayut Ali, Rissaldar (Native Captain) 4th Regiment of the Bengal Irregular Horse, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Meer Heidayut Ali, Rissaldar (Native Captain) 4th Regiment of the Bengal Irregular Horse, 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Major-General Carmichael

Sketches in India - Brahmin Students, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in India - Brahmin Students, 1858. We are indebted to the "Photographic Album" of Bombay for the characteristic Sketch of two Brahmin Students of English Literature...These two

The 70th Bengal Native Infantry drawing rations at the Commissariat Stores, Canton, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The 70th Bengal Native Infantry drawing rations at the Commissariat Stores, Canton, 1858. Indian soldiers in China. The Bengalese drawing their rations make a rather good subject for the picturesque;

Sikh Soldiers Bargaining for a Diamond. Creator: Egron Sellif Lundgren
Sikh Soldiers Bargaining for a Diamond, Unknown date

The Bazaar, Oodipoor, Rajpootana - from a drawing by W. Carpenter Jun. 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Bazaar, Oodipoor, Rajpootana - from a drawing by W. Carpenter Jun. 1858. Street scene in Udaipur, India. Note vegetable-seller shooing a sacred bull away from her stall

Entry of the Prince of Wales into a City of India, 1876. Creator: C.R
Entry of the Prince of Wales into a City of India, 1876. The future King Edward VII rides in a canopied howdah during a royal visit. A triumphal arch is inscribed: God Bless the Prince of Wales'

Military Athletic Sports at Lillie-Bridge, West Brompton, 1876. Creator: C.R
Military Athletic Sports at Lillie-Bridge, West Brompton, [London], 1876. The most interesting performances were those of horsemen wielding the lance or the sword, tilting at rings or at tent-pegs

Mars and Venus, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Mars and Venus, 16th century

In the British Department of the American Centennial Exhibition...1876. Creator: Unknown
In the British Department of the American Centennial Exhibition, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Our front-page Illustration, from a sketch by Mr

"Going to School" by Mdlle. J. Bole, from a photograph by Messrs. Goupil and Co. 1876. Creator: Unknown
"Going to School" by Mdlle. J. Bole, from a photograph by Messrs. Goupil and Co. 1876. The young village maiden of France or Belgium who is demurely walking to the seminary of daily tuition

Mrs Kristina Magdalena Wargentin, 1769. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger
Mrs Kristina Magdalena Wargentin, 1769

Mr Asmund Palm, a Merchant of Constantinople, 1773. Creator: Jonas Hoffman
Mr Asmund Palm, a Merchant of Constantinople, 1773

Lieutenant Cameron's Travels in Central Africa: Dance of Pagazi at Kiwakasongo...1876. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant Cameron's Travels in Central Africa: Dance of Pagazi at Kiwakasongo, from a sketch by Lieutenant Cameron, 1876. From "Illustrated London News", 1876

Lieutenant Cameron's Sketches in Central Africa: Wedding Dance at Kibaiyeli, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant Cameron's Sketches in Central Africa: Wedding Dance at Kibaiyeli, 1876. A...specimen of native African manners...a wedding party at Kibaiyeli

Isabella Klara Eugenia, 1566-1633, married to Archduke Albrecht of Austria. Creator: Frans Pourbus the Younger
Isabella Klara Eugenia, 1566-1633, married to Archduke Albrecht of Austria, Unknown date

Man in oriental costume. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Man in oriental costume

Josefina Maximiliana Eugenia Napoleana, 1807-1876, Queen of Sweden, with son Karl (XV), 1826. Creator: Fredric Westin
Josefina Maximiliana Eugenia Napoleana, 1807-1876, Queen of Sweden, with son Karl (XV), 1826

Katarina, 1539-1610, princess of Sweden, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Emil Österman
Katarina, 1539-1610, princess of Sweden, late 19th-early 20th century

Moorish Types; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. Creator: Trorey Blackmore
Moorish Types; A Ride to Gebel-Mousa, in North-Western Barbary, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Young Mestizo Women; Lima and the Andes, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Young Mestizo Women; Lima and the Andes, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Johan II Casimir, 1609-1672, King of Poland. Creator: Daniel Schultz
Johan II Casimir, 1609-1672, King of Poland, Unknown date

Wallachian Peasant-Women; A Visit to the Danubian Principalities, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Wallachian Peasant-Women; A Visit to the Danubian Principalities, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

New Shako for the Infantry, 1860. Creator: Unknown
New Shako for the Infantry, 1860. The authorities at the Horse Guards have decided on discontinuing the ugly and cumbersome shako worn in the Army

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martha Corey in her prison cell, Salem, 1692, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martha Corey in her prison cell, Salem, 1692, (2023). Martha Corey, was accused and convicted of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials, on September 9, 1692

The Diligent Mother, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Workshop of Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin
The Diligent Mother, mid-late 18th century

Peasant Woman with Two Young Children, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Peasant Woman with Two Young Children, 1852-1866

Biblical Scene (Jacob and Esau [?]), c1643. Creator: Unknown
Biblical Scene (Jacob and Esau [?]), c1643

Lovisa Isabella Bjurberg (1814-1864), married to baron and Member of Parliament Anders... 1842
Lovisa Isabella Bjurberg (1814-1864), married to baron and Member of Parliament Anders Cederstrom, 1842

Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Ste. Christine, c1797

Hedvig Ulrika De la Gardie, 1761-1832, married Armfelt, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
Hedvig Ulrika De la Gardie, 1761-1832, married Armfelt, late 18th-early 19th century

Lovisa Ulrika, 1720-1782, Princess of Prussia, Queen of Sweden, 1768. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger
Lovisa Ulrika, 1720-1782, Princess of Prussia, Queen of Sweden, 1768

The Chief in full War Dress; A Doctors Life among the North-American Indians, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Chief in full War Dress; A Doctors Life among the North-American Indians, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Peasant Women of Spezia; The Gulf of Spezia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Peasant Women of Spezia; The Gulf of Spezia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Fashion Plate (Fancy Ball Dress), 1820. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Fancy Ball Dress), 1820. Not from Ackermann's Repository of Arts: instead from La Belle Assemblee, in which the plates were dated one month ahead, so this one reads August 1820

Fashion Plate (Dinner Dress), 1825. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Dinner Dress), 1825

Fashion Plate (Carriage Costume), 1822. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Carriage Costume), 1822

Peruvian Priests; Lima and the Andes, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Peruvian Priests; Lima and the Andes, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martha Corey in her prison cell, Salem, 1692, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martha Corey in her prison cell, Salem, 1692, (2023). Martha Corey, was accused and convicted of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials, on September 9, 1692

Fashion Plate (Indoor Morning Dress), 1812. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Indoor Morning Dress), 1812

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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.