Headpiece Collection (#2)

John de Courcys helmet, Oliver Cromwell s
Helmet of John de Courcy, Earl of Ulster 1, 2, Oliver Cromwells headpiece 3, tilting helmet 4, 5. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English

Suit of armour of the time of King James or Charles I. Quilted and stuffed, strengthened with jacked leather and covered with cinnamon coloured silk

Headpiece
Illustration of man holding a sand glass. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley Date: 1890s

Wooden headrest, the headpiece carved in the shape of a pair of cupped hands (wood)
1216355 Wooden headrest, the headpiece carved in the shape of a pair of cupped hands (wood) by Egyptian, First Intermediate Period (c.2125-1975 BC); 12.2x22.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Arabella Stewart (litho)
997127 Arabella Stewart (litho) by Gheeraerts, Marcus, the Younger (c.1561-1635) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabella Stewart (1575-1615)

Internationale Kunst-Ausstellung / (Secession), (lithograph in colours)
1195091 Internationale Kunst-Ausstellung/(Secession), (lithograph in colours) by Stuck, Franz von (1863-1928); 86.3x36.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England, 1598 (engraving)
5670752 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England, 1598 (engraving) by Passe, Crispin I de (c.1565-1637); 14.8x11.1 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Statuette of the king upon a Leopard. from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c
BAL3978 Statuette of the king upon a Leopard. from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (wood & gilded bronze) (see also 228569) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height

Crown, c. 1937. Creator: Al Curry
Crown, c. 1937

Lady in Gold
Carola Kayen-Mouthaan

Rajah Date: 1897

Napoleon on his Deathbed, May 1821. Artist: Horace Vernet
Napoleon on his Deathbed, May 1821. Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon I) (1769-1821), Emperor of France 1804-1815. After his defeat at Waterloo in 1815 and his subsequent surrender to the British

Senseneb, mother of Pharaoh Thutmose I of the early New Kingdom. After a copy by archaeologist Howard Carter of a painted relief from Deir el-Bahri

Portrait woman Silhouette portrait Bust left
Portrait of a woman, Silhouette portrait of a woman. Bust to the left, with a headpiece with a cloth and flowers. anonymous, Northern Netherlands, c

Headpiece page 55 Delle antichita di Ercolano
Headpiece from page 55, Delle antichita di Ercolano, Grado, Filippo de, Vanni, Niccolo, 18th c. Copper engraving, 1757-1792, Engraved head-piece by Filippo de Grado after Niccolo Vanni

Headpiece page 7 Delle antichita di Ercolano
Headpiece from page 7, Delle antichita di Ercolano, Grado, Filippo de, Vanni, Niccolo, 18th c. Copper engraving, 1757-1792, Engraved head-piece by Filippo de Grado after Niccolo Vanni

Guinness, Salmon And Bread

Hair-decorations in fashion 1911
Selection of evening headdresses. 1911

Flirt, 1841. Artist: Miklos Barabas
Flirt, 1841. From the Musee des Beaux Arts, Budapest

Portrait of an Old Woman, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of an Old Woman, 17th century. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

Self-Portrait with a Gold Chain, 1633. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Self-Portrait with a Gold Chain, 1633. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Boy with Drum, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Boy with Drum, 17th century

Portrait of a Boy, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of a Boy, 17th century. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

Portrait of an Old Woman, 1654. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of an Old Woman, 1654. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

David and Jonathan, 1642. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
David and Jonathan, 1642

Portrait of the Poet Jeremias de Decker, c1666. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of the Poet Jeremias de Decker, c1666

Haman Recognizes His Fate, c1665. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Haman Recognizes His Fate, c1665

Portrait of Baertje Martens, 1649. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of Baertje Martens, 1649

Madame Corot, Mother of the Artist, c1845. Artist: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Madame Corot, Mother of the Artist, c1845. From the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Bringing home the Yule Log, 1883. Father Christmas driving a team of cart horses pulling a timber wagon. Headpiece by Heywood Sumner in The English Illustrated Magazine, London, 1883

Parisennes models wearing the latest fashion 1912
Parisenne actresses modelling garments that were the thing for the coming season. April 1912

Why wear your diamond on your neck? 1913
Anna Held (1872 1918), Polish-born French and later Broadway stage performer and singer, wearing lavish diamond stockings. 1913

Traditional dancers in Duras, Lot-et-Garonne, France
Lace headpiece on a traditional dancer in Duras, Lot-et-Garonne, France. circa 1969

Bond Street fashions of 1796
High Change in Bond Street, 1796. Two fashionable men wearing high cravats and jackets cut short at the front stare at a woman and her daughter wearing long flowing dresses and, in the womans case

View 3 / 4 Design Headpiece Decorated Shell Large Plume
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Armor Design Horse 17th century first half Brown ink
Artokoloro

Design Headpiece Gazette de France 18th century
Artokoloro

Design Overdoor Headpiece Two Reclining Figures
Artokoloro

Design Headpiece Gazette de France Red black chalk
Artokoloro

EVALYN WALSH McLEAN (1886-1947). American mining heiress and socialite. Photographed wearing the Hope Diamond, c1920

broom stick, bucket, chapeau, cheery, door, door way, doorstep, flute, fluting, garden
Children and the Saturdays purchase, 1891, straw hat; broom stick; headpiece; chapeau; stetson; flute; sound; fluting; bucket; door; doorstep; garden, interior; sweeping; happiness, joy

The Preposterous Head Dress, or the Featherd Lady, 1776 (etching)
XJF869674 The Preposterous Head Dress, or the Featherd Lady, 1776 (etching) by Darly, Matthew or Matthias (fl.1741-78); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

An Old Woman Scouring a Pot, c. 1660 (oil on oak)
XCF272282 An Old Woman Scouring a Pot, c.1660 (oil on oak) by Schalken or Schalcken, Godfried (1643-1706); 28.5x22.8 cm; National Gallery, London

Portrait of Elizabeth I (w / c on vellum)
XCF270027 Portrait of Elizabeth I (w/c on vellum) by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603)); French, out of copyright

Portrait of a Woman with a Fan, 1640 (oil on canvas)
XCF272238 Portrait of a Woman with a Fan, 1640 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 79.8x59 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

The Virtuous Comforted by Sympathy, Edward Penny, 1714-1791, British

An Unknown Man Signed and dated, lower right: Ph. Mercier [Pn?] | anu 1746"
An Unknown Man Signed and dated, lower right: " Ph. Mercier [Pn?] | an 1746", Philippe Mercier, 1689 or 1691-1760, Franco-German

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"From ancient empresses to modern flappers: A journey through the evolution of headpieces in fashion" Step back in time with Madame Sarah Bernhardt as she embodies Theodora, her regal presence enhanced by a stunning headpiece captured in this Downey photograph. In 1912, the Feather Flapper headband took center stage, adding a touch of glamour and playfulness to women's ensembles. It became an iconic symbol of the era's free-spiritedness. Continuing the flapper trend, another exquisite Flapper headpiece emerged in 1914. Parisienne models donned these fashionable accessories, exuding elegance and sophistication on runways across Europe. Traveling further back into history, we encounter Battista Sforza, wife of Federigo da Montefeltro. Her ornate headpiece showcases the opulence and grandeur associated with Renaissance fashion. Returning to 1914 Parisienne fashion shows, feathered hats adorned models' heads with grace and style. These headdresses exemplified society's obsession with luxurious materials during that period. The Fan - not just for cooling oneself but also as an accessory that elevated any ensemble. Women embraced this unique form of headwear as both functional and fashionable during various eras. Pink Tips were all the rage in hairstyles during 1912 evenings. Headpieces embellished these elegant updos, adding a touch of femininity and charm to women's overall look. Dinkas in Sudan showcased their cultural heritage through intricate tribal headpieces passed down through generations – a testament to how diverse cultures express themselves through adornments. Even Napoleon himself recognized the power of a well-chosen headpiece even on his deathbed. Horace Vernet immortalized him wearing his iconic hat – forever etching it into historical memory. As we conclude our journey through time, let us appreciate how evening hairstyles from 1912 were perfected by delicate yet striking headpieces, completing the overall look of elegance and sophistication.