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Ornaments Collection (#9)

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Background imageOrnaments Collection: Isabel of Bavaria (engraving)

Isabel of Bavaria (engraving)
3623743 Isabel of Bavaria (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isabel of Bavaria)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Ornaments in panels, Hall of the Ambassadors (colour litho)

Ornaments in panels, Hall of the Ambassadors (colour litho)
3652002 Ornaments in panels, Hall of the Ambassadors (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornaments in panels, Hall of the Ambassadors)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Ornaments on the walls of the Hall of the Ambassadors (colour litho)

Ornaments on the walls of the Hall of the Ambassadors (colour litho)
3652062 Ornaments on the walls of the Hall of the Ambassadors (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornaments on the walls of the Hall of the Ambassadors)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Angels with red shields and decorations

Angels with red shields and decorations
3496302 Angels with red shields and decorations by Ambrogio da Fossano (Il Bergognone) (c.1460-1523); Certosa di Pavia, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Left transept)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Arms, ornaments, and utensils of the Indians

Arms, ornaments, and utensils of the Indians
LLM338433 Arms, ornaments, and utensils of the Indians by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms, ornaments, and utensils of the Indians)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Lock-rings, Gorteenreagh, County Clare, Late Bronze Age

Lock-rings, Gorteenreagh, County Clare, Late Bronze Age
XBP390424 Lock-rings, Gorteenreagh, County Clare, Late Bronze Age, 800-700 BC (gold) (detail of 390423) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); National Museum of Ireland, Dublin

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Manchu Ladies, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)

Manchu Ladies, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)
473720 Manchu Ladies, c.1867-72 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manchu women were renowned for their elegance of dress and demeanour)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Ladies Drawing Room, Osborne House (b / w photo)

The Ladies Drawing Room, Osborne House (b / w photo)
JHL390927 The Ladies Drawing Room, Osborne House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Goldsmiths workshop (chromolitho)

Goldsmiths workshop (chromolitho)
2788837 Goldsmiths workshop (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldsmiths workshop. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Goldsmiths workshop, Italy, 16th Century (chromolitho)

Goldsmiths workshop, Italy, 16th Century (chromolitho)
2783041 Goldsmiths workshop, Italy, 16th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldsmiths workshop, Italy, 16th Century)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Abbot Suger of St Denis visiting goldsmiths, 12th Century (chromolitho)

Abbot Suger of St Denis visiting goldsmiths, 12th Century (chromolitho)
2782511 Abbot Suger of St Denis visiting goldsmiths, 12th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abbot Suger of St Denis visiting goldsmiths)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Archbishop visiting the goldsmiths of Mechelen (Malines), 17th Century (chromolitho)

The Archbishop visiting the goldsmiths of Mechelen (Malines), 17th Century (chromolitho)
2782507 The Archbishop visiting the goldsmiths of Mechelen (Malines), 17th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Celtic Tools or Weapons discovered by Mrs Laing at Keiss Castle, Caithness (engraving)

Celtic Tools or Weapons discovered by Mrs Laing at Keiss Castle, Caithness (engraving)
1613338 Celtic Tools or Weapons discovered by Mrs Laing at Keiss Castle, Caithness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Ear-rings and Nose-rings (engraving)

Ear-rings and Nose-rings (engraving)
5224572 Ear-rings and Nose-rings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ear-rings and Nose-rings)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Crown Jewels of France (engraving)

The Crown Jewels of France (engraving)
1594832 The Crown Jewels of France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crown Jewels of France)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: A garden in Turkey, 19th century (chromolith)

A garden in Turkey, 19th century (chromolith)
STC423852 A garden in Turkey, 19th century (chromolith) by Beaumont, A. de (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pool with a fountain, decorative stone borders, gatehouses etc)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Christmas Rose (colour litho)

The Christmas Rose (colour litho)
2638649 The Christmas Rose (colour litho) by Giacometti (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Giacometti Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Leek (colour litho)

The Leek (colour litho)
2638628 The Leek (colour litho) by Milesi, J. (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: J. Milesi Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Blackberry Bush (colour litho)

The Blackberry Bush (colour litho)
2638616 The Blackberry Bush (colour litho) by Gaudin, Marcelle (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Marcelle Gaudin Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Turnip (colour litho)

The Turnip (colour litho)
2638593 The Turnip (colour litho) by Milesi, J. (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: J. Milesi Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Vine (colour litho)

The Vine (colour litho)
2638592 The Vine (colour litho) by Hervegh, E. (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: E. Hervegh Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Periwinkle (colour litho)

The Periwinkle (colour litho)
2638578 The Periwinkle (colour litho) by Gaudin, Marcelle (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Marcelle Gaudin Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Lilas (colour litho)

The Lilas (colour litho)
2638566 The Lilas (colour litho) by Martin, Anna (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Anna Martin Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Glycine (colour litho)

The Glycine (colour litho)
2638565 The Glycine (colour litho) by Poidevin, A. (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: A. Poidevin Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Dandelion (colour litho)

The Dandelion (colour litho)
2638562 The Dandelion (colour litho) by Milesi, J. (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: J. Milesi Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Nasturtium (colour litho)

The Nasturtium (colour litho)
2638559 The Nasturtium (colour litho) by Martin, Anna (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Anna Martin Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Arrowhead (colour litho)

The Arrowhead (colour litho)
2638544 The Arrowhead (colour litho) by Martin, Anna (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Anna Martin Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Sorb (colour litho)

The Sorb (colour litho)
2638606 The Sorb (colour litho) by Hervegh, E. (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: E. Hervegh Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Snowdrop (colour litho)

The Snowdrop (colour litho)
2638550 The Snowdrop (colour litho) by Milesi, J. (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: J. Milesi Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Cyclamen (colour litho)

The Cyclamen (colour litho)
2638540 The Cyclamen (colour litho) by Hervegh, E. (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: E. Hervegh Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Reindeer from Noahs ark, c. 1840 (wood)

Reindeer from Noahs ark, c. 1840 (wood)
3084489 Reindeer from Noahs ark, c.1840 (wood) by German School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Coiffure with Turban (engraving)

Coiffure with Turban (engraving)
3623815 Coiffure with Turban (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure with Turban)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Coiffure Merveilleuse (engraving)

Coiffure Merveilleuse (engraving)
3623804 Coiffure Merveilleuse (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure Merveilleuse)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Coiffure of Young Lady under the Directoire (engraving)

Coiffure of Young Lady under the Directoire (engraving)
3623800 Coiffure of Young Lady under the Directoire (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure of Young Lady under the Directoire)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Coiffure 'Hope'(engraving)

Coiffure "Hope"(engraving)
3623798 Coiffure " Hope" (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure " Hope." Illustration for History of Ladies Hairdressing by A)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Coiffure with a Spanish Hat (engraving)

Coiffure with a Spanish Hat (engraving)
3623793 Coiffure with a Spanish Hat (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure with a Spanish Hat)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Powder Coiffure Louis XV, Grecian Style (engraving)

Powder Coiffure Louis XV, Grecian Style (engraving)
3623784 Powder Coiffure Louis XV, Grecian Style (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Powder Coiffure Louis XV, Grecian Style)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Coiffure Duchesse de Bourgogne (engraving)

Coiffure Duchesse de Bourgogne (engraving)
3623778 Coiffure Duchesse de Bourgogne (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure Duchesse de Bourgogne)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Coiffure of Madame Grignan (engraving)

Coiffure of Madame Grignan (engraving)
3623771 Coiffure of Madame Grignan (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure of Madame Grignan)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Coiffure of Queen Marie-Therese (engraving)

Coiffure of Queen Marie-Therese (engraving)
3623770 Coiffure of Queen Marie-Therese (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure of Queen Marie-Therese)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Coiffure under the Fronde, the Grande Mademoiselle (engraving)

Coiffure under the Fronde, the Grande Mademoiselle (engraving)
3623766 Coiffure under the Fronde, the Grande Mademoiselle (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure under the Fronde, the Grande Mademoiselle)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Coiffure Louis XIII (engraving)

Coiffure Louis XIII (engraving)
3623762 Coiffure Louis XIII (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure Louis XIII)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: The Heart-Shaped Coiffure (engraving)

The Heart-Shaped Coiffure (engraving)
3623754 The Heart-Shaped Coiffure (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heart-Shaped Coiffure)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Frankish Young Ladys Coiffure (engraving)

Frankish Young Ladys Coiffure (engraving)
3623731 Frankish Young Ladys Coiffure (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frankish Young Ladys Coiffure)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Queen Merovee (engraving)

Queen Merovee (engraving)
3623730 Queen Merovee (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Merovee. Illustration for History of Ladies Hairdressing by A Mallemont (Osborne, Garrett)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Gallic Coiffure (engraving)

Gallic Coiffure (engraving)
3623728 Gallic Coiffure (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gallic Coiffure. Illustration for History of Ladies Hairdressing by A Mallemont (Osborne)

Background imageOrnaments Collection: Gallo-Roman Coiffure, Corymbos (engraving)

Gallo-Roman Coiffure, Corymbos (engraving)
3623727 Gallo-Roman Coiffure, Corymbos (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gallo-Roman Coiffure, Corymbos)




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Ornaments: A Journey Through Time and Culture Step into the world of ornaments, where beauty and history intertwine. From the elegant streets of Paris to the charming countryside of Cornwall, these decorative pieces have adorned homes and brought joy for centuries. In The Oak (colour litho), we witness the grandeur of a majestic tree, symbolizing strength and resilience. Its branches reach towards the sky, echoing nature's intricate designs that inspire artists like Owen Jones. His Egyptian 10 ornament transports us to ancient times, while Renaiss 78 takes us on a journey through Renaissance opulence. Traveling further back in time, we enter Samuel John Goviers house in Chacewater, Cornwall during the early 1900s. The living room is filled with exquisite ornaments that tell stories of generations past. Mrs Gerald Legge proudly poses with her young sons Rupert and William amidst their cherished treasures. Leaving Europe behind, we find ourselves in Erfurt where Ludwig Müller's garden business showcases whimsical Gnomen-Figuren des Gartentechnischen Geschäfts. These enchanting figures bring life to gardens and remind us of our connection to nature. Art Nouveau Headdress /1 captivates with its intricate details and graceful lines. It represents an era when art merged seamlessly with everyday life - a true celebration of beauty in all forms. Venturing beyond aesthetics lies deeper symbolism within ornaments such as Easter Eggs decorated with beads from traditional Hungarian folklore or clay bulls adorning rooftops throughout Peru for good luck. These objects connect communities across borders and carry cultural significance passed down through generations. Finally, we encounter a Pokot man wearing beaded ornaments unique to his tribe – a testament to their rich heritage as pastoralists speaking Southern Nilotic languages. Each bead tells a story; each ornament carries meaning beyond mere decoration and can more than just embellishments; they are gateways into different worlds – glimpses into history, culture, and personal stories.