Headpiece Collection (#3)

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
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Design Headpiece Gazette de France 18th century
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Design Overdoor Headpiece Two Reclining Figures
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Design Headpiece Gazette de France Red black chalk
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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

Portrait of a Woman A Young Lady, dated 1567 Dated in yellow paint, upper right: AN
Portrait of a Woman A Young Lady, dated 1567 Dated in yellow paint, upper right: " AN. DNI. 1567", unknown artist, 16th century, British

The Governess, Emily Mary Osborn, 1834-1925, British

Kisler Aga, Chief of the Black Eunuchs and First Keeper of the Serraglio, Francis Smith, active 1763-1780, British

Portrait of a woman, traditionally identified as Lady Hervey, Angelica Kauffmann, 1741-1807, Swiss

WOMEN, c1910. A group of women in fancy ballgowns. Photograph, c1910

WOMAN, c1890. Portrait of a young woman. Tintype, c1890

Cook and Kitchen maid, Parlour Maid and Scullery maids. Headpiece from Isabella Beeton The Book of Household Management, London, 1901. Wood engraving

Nursemaid, Footman, Coachman, Butler and Parlour maids. Headpiece from Isabella Beeton The Book of Household Management, London, 1901. Wood engraving

St George (dc303) killing the Dragon. Perhaps Roman centurion beheaded near modern Tel Aviv. Patron saint of England, Catalonia, Genoa, Greece, Portugal, Russia, Venice, and of soldiers

Headpiece from Thomas Moores work depicting an ideal state where reason ruled, Utopia 1518 (Ist edition 1516) showing More in discussion with Raphael Hythlodaeus (Hythloday)

Jean-Dominique Cassini (c1670-1756) Italian-born French astronomer. Headpiece from his tables Astronomiques du Soleil de la Luneja Paris 1740 showing telescopes being used at the Paris Observatory to

Society Girls At Birthday Ball
New York, New York: c. 1933. Society girls gather around the Presidents Birthday Ball cake at the Waldorf-Astoria

Woman Cuts 250 Pound Cake
United States: c. 1920. A woman cuts into a 250 pound cake with a single candle on top. The cake is 38 inches across, 24 inches high, and it contains 960 eggs, 105 pounds of flour

Jewels For A Head Dress
Hollywood, California: c. 1936. A woman wearing a bejeweled head ornament from the film, The Great Ziegfeld

Ready For A Night Out
Hollywood, California: c. 1924. A woman with an Art Deco jeweled headpiece powders her face while her attendant hovers nearby

Old Father Time sharpening his scythe. Headpiece from " The English Illustrated Magazine", London, 1891. Engraving

Strawdolls or scarecrows on a farm, Vermont, New England, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Feather headdress and elaborate costume in Mardi Gras parade, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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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.