Plaits Collection (#4)

Curley (Ashishishe) 1897 (oil on canvas)
NBY332238 Curley (Ashishishe) 1897 (oil on canvas) by Burbank, Elbridge Ayer (1858-1949); 22x17 cm; Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Curley)

Indian with striped blanket (oil on canvas mounted on panel)
HEH372264 Indian with striped blanket (oil on canvas mounted on panel) by Moon, Carl (1878-1948); 81.3x66 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

The Lady (oil on canvas)
Ma199980 The Lady (oil on canvas) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; Photo © The Ms Gallery, London

Untitled [Portrait of a Lady], 1842 (oil on canvas)
6198994 Untitled [Portrait of a Lady], 1842 (oil on canvas) by Moller, Johan Frederik (1797-1871); 87x73 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

White Swan, 1897 (oil on canvas)
NBY332229 White Swan, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Burbank, Elbridge Ayer (1858-1949); 35x25 cm; Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Chief Black-Coyote, 1899 (oil on canvas)
NBY332230 Chief Black-Coyote, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Burbank, Elbridge Ayer (1858-1949); 35x25 cm; Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Miss Power, woman with her hair in plaits, wearing a dress with lace collar and tight waist
5912915 Miss Power, woman with her hair in plaits, wearing a dress with lace collar and tight waist. Steel stipple engraving by W.H

Portrait of Frances Diana, daughter of Charles Manners-Sutton, 1st Viscount Canterbury
5912903 Portrait of Frances Diana, daughter of Charles Manners-Sutton, 1st Viscount Canterbury. Seated on a cushion, she wears her hair in plaits and curls, and wears a dress decorated with lace

Celtic Illumination, 1899 (w / c)
6199460 Celtic Illumination, 1899 (w/c) by Davidson, George Dutch (1879-1901); 57.2x40.6 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

A Cornish Girl, 1926 (oil on panel)
657805 A Cornish Girl, 1926 (oil on panel) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cornish Girl. Harold Harvey (1874-1941). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1926

Morning Sunshine, 1911 (oil on canvas)
657038 Morning Sunshine, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morning Sunshine. Harold Harvey (1874-1941). Oil on canvas. Dated 1911

Portrait of Sir John Bridgeman, 3rd Bart (1667-1747), c. 1680-1711 (oil on panel)
7240679 Portrait of Sir John Bridgeman, 3rd Bart (1667-1747), c.1680-1711 (oil on panel) by Closterman, Johann (1660-1711); 69x61 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Portrait of Sir John Bridgeman 2nd Bart. (1631-1710), c. 1651-76 (oil on canvas)
7240676 Portrait of Sir John Bridgeman 2nd Bart. (1631-1710), c.1651-76 (oil on canvas) by Victors, Jan (1620-76); 76x63.5 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Red Elk Woman, a Sioux girl, c. 1907 (b / w photo)
BAL144971 Red Elk Woman, a Sioux girl, c.1907 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952); Private Collection

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tresse (natte); Braid; Flechte (engraving)
7197821 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tresse (natte); Braid; Flechte (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tresse (natte); Braid; Flechte

The winter fairy-tale (charcoal & wash on paper)
5906516 The winter fairy-tale (charcoal & wash on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 21x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dagny ved grinden); Photo © O. Vaering

Mildred with Parasol, 1918 (oil on canvas)
OVR398876 Mildred with Parasol, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Folkestad, Bernhard Dorotheus (1879-1933); 73x60 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Knight resting, late 13th Century (engraving)
7185707 Knight resting, late 13th Century (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knight resting, late 13th Century)

William III, King of the Netherlands (engraving)
7153739 William III, King of the Netherlands (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William III (1817-1890)

Francois Barbe-Marbois, French politician (chromolitho)
7154070 Francois Barbe-Marbois, French politician (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Barbe-Marbois (1745-1837), French politician, cigar label

Girl Knitting by the Mountain Lake (oil on canvas)
3527220 Girl Knitting by the Mountain Lake (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Hans (1849-1937); 67x99 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Le Bal (The Costume Ball) (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1827 / 40. Creator: Unknown
Le Bal (The Costume Ball) (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1827/40. Designed by George Zipelius after Sulpice Guillaume Chevallier

Christ Carrying the Cross, 1420 / 25. Creator: Master of the Worcester Carrying of
Christ Carrying the Cross, 1420/25

Reliquary Bust of Saint Margaret of Antioch, 1465 / 70. Creators: Nikolaus Gerhaert
Reliquary Bust of Saint Margaret of Antioch, 1465/70

New Chest - Piegan, 1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
New Chest - Piegan, 1910. [Native American man of the Piegan, a Blackfoot-speaking group from the North American Great Plains]

Wolf - Apsaroke, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wolf - Apsaroke, 1908. [Native American man of the northwestern United States, wearing shell necklaces and body paint]. Photogravure, plate 142 from " The North American Indian

Quilcene Boy, 1912. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Quilcene Boy, 1912. [Native American child from the northwest United States]. Photogravure, plate 303 from " The North American Indian, volume 9" (1913)

Lummi Type, 1899. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Lummi Type, 1899. [Woman of the Lummi Nation from the northwest United States]. Photogravure, plate 320 from " The North American Indian, volume 9" (1913)

Fish Shows - Apsaroke, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Fish Shows - Apsaroke, 1908. [Native American man from the western United States]. Photogravure, plate 135 from " The North American Indian, volume 4" (1909)

Venus and Adonis, ca. 1570. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Venus and Adonis, ca. 1570

Salome and the head of Saint John the Baptist, 1815-35. Creator: Giovita Garavaglia
Salome and the head of Saint John the Baptist, 1815-35

Satyr Mask with Overlapping Horns and Four Braided Strands of Beard, from Divers Masques, ca. 1635-45

Pair of peasants, c. 1497 (Burin engraving)
5890628 Pair of peasants, c.1497 (Burin engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 10.5x7.6 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; German, out of copyright

Virgin Mary, 1529 (oil on panel)
3619028 Virgin Mary, 1529 (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); 44x35 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Photo eFine Art Images; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Donations Thankfully Received, 1862 (oil on board)
659789 Donations Thankfully Received, 1862 (oil on board) by Claxton, Marshall (1811-81); 30.5x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Donations Thankfully Received. Marshall Claxton (1812-1881)

Brita, 1910 (oil and watercolour on canvas)
659601 Brita, 1910 (oil and watercolour on canvas) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 74.8x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brita. Carl Larsson (1853-1919). Oil and watercolour on canvas

Erik, Else, Ove and Birthe Schultz on a Beach, 1919 (oil on canvas)
659572 Erik, Else, Ove and Birthe Schultz on a Beach, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Jensen, Gabriel Oluf (1862-1930); 99x70.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright

Portrait of a Lady Said to be Princess Sybille of Cleve, Half Length
659277 Portrait of a Lady Said to be Princess Sybille of Cleve, Half Length, Wearing a Black Costume, Gold Chain, and an Elaborate Headdress, Holding a Book and a Rose Bud, (oil on panel) by Bruyn

Archangel, (oil on canvas)
658095 Archangel, (oil on canvas) by Russell, George William (1867-1935); 58.4x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Archangel. George William Russell (1867-1935). Oil on canvas

Portrait of Louisa Booth, seated half length, in a Coral Pink Dress Trimmed with a Blue
824195 Portrait of Louisa Booth, seated half length, in a Coral Pink Dress Trimmed with a Blue Braid Holding a Basket of Grapes, (oil on canvas) by Agasse

Study of a Syrian Woman, 1876 (oil on canvas)
652993 Study of a Syrian Woman, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 53.3x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Syrian Woman. William Holman Hunt (1827-1910)

A Syrian Wife Unveiled, (coloured chalks on linen)
828411 A Syrian Wife Unveiled, (coloured chalks on linen) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 50.8x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Syrian Wife Unveiled. William Holman Hunt (1827-1910)

On the Balcony, 1893 (oil on canvas)
827393 On the Balcony, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931); 88.2x117.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Balcony. Eugen von Bls (1843-1931). Oil on canvas

Stranded cord whip (wood & leather)
1778397 Stranded cord whip (wood & leather) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Stranded cord whip)

Holland, 1915 (colour litho)
472949 Holland, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing girl representing Holland; from a series of Dancing Girls of the World)

Frances Diana Manners Sutton (engraving)
725849 Frances Diana Manners Sutton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frances Diana Manners Sutton, daughter of Viscount Canterbury)

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"Plaits: A Timeless Symbol of Beauty and Tradition" Gypsy Splendour - Laura Knight's mesmerizing artwork captures the allure of plaits, showcasing their intricate beauty. St Matilda / Butler Lives - Even historical figures like St. Matilda and Butler Lives embraced the elegance of plaits, adorning their hair with grace. Putting on Ice Skates - they can versatile; they can be styled for any occasion, whether it's a casual day out or an adventurous ice-skating session. Advertisement for Shalimar complexion shampoo by Dubarry, 1930 - The timeless appeal is evident in this vintage advertisement, where they enhance the charm of women using Shalimar shampoo. Gipsy girl plaiting horse's tail at an encampment in Surrey - Plaits transcend cultures and have been cherished by gypsy girls who skillfully braid horses' tails in picturesque settings like Surrey. Hinmatoowyalahtq it (Chief Joseph), 1879. Creator: Charles Milton Bell - Even Chief Joseph recognized the significance as he proudly wore them as a symbol of his heritage and identity. A labour of love - Crafting intricate plaits requires patience and dedication; each strand woven together represents a laborious yet rewarding process. Floella Benjamin started a national fashion craze with her plaits – Floella Benjamin ignited a nationwide trend with her iconic braids, inspiring countless individuals to embrace this fashionable hairstyle choice. Justice Personified – Just like Lady Justice herself, whose hair is often depicted in elegant braids symbolizing fairness and impartiality, plaits exude an air of justice personified through their neatness and precision. Hiawatha / Portrait – In Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem "The Song Of Hiawatha, " Hiawatha himself wears long braided locks that embody strength and wisdom passed down through generations.