Headress Collection (#3)

Tatar woman from Tomsk, Siberia, in headress and cape.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845

Suffragette, Hammer Headress Kew gardens. Suffragette portrayed as a hammer with tubular body, hammer headress and Votes for Women handbag

Tatler front cover, January 1964
Front cover of The Tatler featuring two Balinese dancers, to accompany a piece in the magazine entitled The Dancing Island. Date: 1964

Study Figure Headress Graphite paper sheet 7 1 / 8 x 4
Artokoloro

TIPIS, c1922. Tipis, possibly belonging to the Umatilla people, along the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest. Photograph, c1922

Illustration taken from Dizionario di mitologia egizia by Rodolfo Vittorio Lanzoni
XJF862582 Illustration taken from " Dizionario di mitologia egizia" by Rodolfo Vittorio Lanzoni, 1881 (drawing) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; Italian

Ideal Head of a Woman, c. 1525-28 (black chalk on paper) (b / w photo)
XJF275604 Ideal Head of a Woman, c.1525-28 (black chalk on paper) (b/w photo) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); British Museum, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Swing Festival (gouache on paper)
XCF270049 Swing Festival (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Indian, out of copyright

JERUSALEM WOMEN, c1900. Two women at the side of a street in Jerusalem. Photochrome, c1900

BURMA: STREET SCENE, c1895. A group of five men walking along the street, in native dress. Photographed by William Henry Jackson, c1895

TAKU DOCTOR, c1899. Portrait of a Taku doctor in Alaska. Photograph, c1899

CANOE, c1916. A Native American couple paddling a canoe. Stereograph, c1916

Louise Blot - French Dancer - Perfomer at the Olympia, Paris Date: circa 1910

Princesse Mathilde Bonaparte - daughter of Prince Jerome
Princesse Mathilde Bonaparte (1820-1904), daughter of Prince Jerome, so niece of Napoleon: married Anatol Demidoff but divorced in 1846: French social leader at court of Napoleon III

Miss Vivian MacDonald, daughter of Mrs Macdonald C N staff July 1922

Whirlwind kisses. Mlle Hilda Radney, who at a charity fete in Paris raised 50, 000 francs in one hour for the Hospitals by selling kisses to male patrons of the fete 250 francs a time

Picture No. 10858828
PAPUA New Guinea - Huli Wigman in headress Date:

Amberley Revels celebrating May Day in processional cart. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N5870

Butcher prepares meat
A 15th century butcher prepares cuts of meat, including ribs and hooves. Date: 15th century

Val d Ossau Women at the fountain
Val d Ossau Women collect drinking water at the village fountain. Date: circa 1910s

Group from the Val d Ossau
Group of people from the Val d Ossau, France in traditional costume. Date: circa 1910s

KWAKIUTL CHIEF, c1914. A portrait of Hamasaka, a Kwakiutl chief, wearing a blanket ornamented with buttons, holding a ceremonial staff and a shamans rattle. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1914

SIOUX HUNTERS, c1902. Two Native American men hunting in a canoe on a river. Photograph by John Alvin Anderson, c1902

Algerian Chieftain
A affluent Algerian chief, with high headdress, hand on belt knife and a long string of dark beads around his neck

Crown Princess of Romania
Marie Alexandra Victoria, a member of the British Royal Family, married King Ferdinand I of Romania in 1893, becoming queen consort of Romania

The Parisians of Paris: La Belle Otero
Carolina Otero, the famous Spanish dancer, actress and courtesan

Grand Duke Serge Alexandovich and wife
Grand Duke Serge Alexandrovich and his wife, the Grand Duchess Elisabeth Feodorovna in historical costumes. The duke was a victim of an anarchist bombing of Moscow

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"Captivating Headresses: A Glimpse into Cultural Expressions and Historical Glamour" Step back in time with these captivating headresses that have left their mark on history. From playing cards to tribal traditions, each one tells a unique story. In c1915, a cowboy and Native American man share a moment seated on a blanket, showcasing the fusion of cultures through their headdresses. As guests of Countess Aynard de Chabrillan, we witness the elegance of Papua New Guinea's Victorian-era tribal headdress, an exquisite blend of tradition and opulence. King George V dons his naval uniform alongside Queen Mary, but it is the regal headress that adds an air of majesty to their presence. Traveling to Virunga in Rwanda, we are mesmerized by traditional Intore dancers performing at the foot of Volcanoes National Park. Their vibrant headresses symbolize pride and heritage. Banky and Valentino take us on an enchanting journey in "The Son of the Sheik, " where ornate headresses transport us to exotic lands filled with romance and adventure. A glimpse into Native American history reveals a Nez Perces chief wearing a striking headdress captured by Es Curtis. The photo speaks volumes about cultural identity and resilience during uncertain times. From Pierre Louys' "Les Chansons de Bilitis, " La Lune aux Yeux Bleus enchants us with its pochoir print depicting an alluring woman adorned with an intricate headress - artistry at its finest. Francesco Paolo Michetti's self-portrait showcases his artistic prowess while leaving room for interpretation as his simple yet elegant headress becomes part of his enigmatic persona. Classical Nude 3 and Classical Nude 5 captivate our senses as these timeless sculptures embrace simplicity while adorning ethereal figures with delicate floral-inspired headresses - true works of art themselves.