Plaits Collection (#7)

Libyan Sibyl, c. 1470 / 1480. Creator: Baccio Baldini
Libyan Sibyl, c. 1470/1480

Indian Boy (Joe Archelita), 1918. Creator: Harriet Blackstone
Indian Boy (Joe Archelita), 1918

Landladies at the seaside resort Skegness who are taking part in a show put on by the Skegness Hoteliers Assocation. They are known locally as the " Heavy Brigade"

Sisters Mary (left) and Ann Weller playing with baby chicks at Downley Hill Farm, near Dorking, Surrey. 13th March 1954

Punk singer and actress Toyah Willcox. 23rd February 1982

Five young girls holding hands and skipping in a circle, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, 7th May 1952

Punk rocker girls at disco holding beer glasses 1976

Actress Polly James April 1969 on stage at the New Theatre where she is performing in the musical Anne of Green Gables © Mirrorpix

Banned hairstyle. Liz Peat with the hairstyle that broke the rules. March 1980 P006547

Elk-Foot of the Taos Tribe, 1909. Creator: Eanger Irving Couse
Elk-Foot of the Taos Tribe, 1909

Miss Satterlee, ca. 1830-1839. Creator: Charles Bird King
Miss Satterlee, ca. 1830-1839

Jack-o-pa (The Six), 1827. Creator: Charles Bird King
Jack-o-pa (The Six), 1827

Chief Joseph, June 1878. Creator: Cyrenius Hall
Chief Joseph, June 1878

Marie LaPorte, mid 1850s. Creator: Charles Ozanam
Marie LaPorte, mid 1850s

Portrait of Katherine Boulton, 1850. Creator: Francis Grant
Portrait of Katherine Boulton, 1850

The Yellow Curtain, c. 1893. Creator: Edouard Vuillard
The Yellow Curtain, c. 1893

Two deformed heads, 1625-1744. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Two deformed heads, 1625-1744

Bust of a woman looking downwards towards left with elaborately decorated hair, 1648

Bust of a young woman with elaborate headdress, looking down. 1625-77

The Peasant and His Wife, ca. 1497. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Peasant and His Wife, ca. 1497

Plate 7: Emperor Galba on Horseback, from The First Twelve Roman Caesars after Tempesta, 1610-50

[Two Young Nubians], ca. 1857. Creator: Unknown
[Two Young Nubians], ca. 1857

Shoshone, 1867-72. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Shoshone, 1867-72

Girl Reading, 1870s. Creator: Unknown
Girl Reading, 1870s

Advert for International Hair Co. 1910
Latest transformation in wiglets for women. Date: 1910

Victorian women 1869
Selection of fashionable hairstyles for Parisian women. Date: 1869

LITTLE GIRLS DRESSES
Two little girls in attractive dresses. The one on the left is in two shades of blue and white. The one on the right in green wool crepe. Note the jacket effect on the bodice. Date: circa 1930

GIRLS PARTY FROCK
A fair-haired girl with long plaits wears a pretty party dress in salmon-pink crepe ornamented with frills and smocking. Date: 1930s

GIRLS JUMPER 1930S
A jumper suitable for a young girl with round neck & long sleeves. The body is enlivened with rows of different colours. It is worn with a box pleated skirt. Date: 1930s

GIRL WITH POTS C1850
A German girl with remarkably long plaits carries her basket of earthenware pots securely balanced on her head. Date: circa 1850

[Family Group], 1863. Creator: Desire Charnay
[Family Group], 1863

Femmes Betsimisaraka, Madagascar, 1863. Creator: Desire Charnay
Femmes Betsimisaraka, Madagascar, 1863

Tapestry Cartoon Fragment: The Top of Womans Head with Hair Braided over a Cloth Headdress, 1500-50

The Sleeping Beauty, pantomime. early 20th century

Hayne Hudjihini, Eagle of Delight, 1832-33. Creator: Henry Inman
Hayne Hudjihini, Eagle of Delight, 1832-33

Wu-Chi-Sei and Jang-Tse-Dong from Ningpo, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Wu-Chi-Sei and Jang-Tse-Dong from Ningpo, 1898. Portrait of two Chinese men smoking. Wu-Chi-Sei und Jang-Tse-Dong aus Ningpo

Native American woman, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Native American woman, c1928. Woman in traditional costume. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album, c1928. [Georg A Jasmatzi, A.-G. Dresden, Germany]

Womans head, detail from a sketchbook, 1886. Creator: Sir Edward Burne-Jones (1833-98)
Womans head, detail from a sketchbook, 1886 (pencil on paper)

The Frog Prince, 1909
So she seized him with two fingers, and carried him upstairs... The Frog Prince from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

At the door of one stood a lady, 1905. Artist: Dora Curtis
At the door of one.. stood a lady, 1905. An illustration from Stories of King Arthur and the Round Table by Beatrice Clay, 1st Edition, 1905

Janie and her brother, gipsy family, Charlwood, Surrey, 1964. Holding a chicken

A Sioux woman, 1912. Artist: Robert Wilson Shufeldt
A Sioux woman, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of Henry II of England. Eleanor (1122-1204) was one of the most powerful figures in 12th century Europe

Florence Glossop-Harris, British actress, c1911. Artist: Jarman
Florence Glossop-Harris, British actress, c1911. Florence Glossop-Harris as Ophelia in Hamlet

Female costume, 1135-1154, (1904)

Queen Clotilda, 6th century, (1910). The plaits of Clotilda, the Frankish queen who died c545 AD, reach below the knees, and are bound together by ribbons

Matilda of Scotland, Queen of Henry I, (c1850s). Artist: WH Mote
Matilda of Scotland, Queen of Henry I, (c1850s). Matilda (1080-1118), daughter of Malcolm III of Scotland, married Henry I of England in 1100

The Burates, 19th century. Artist: T Spendelone
The Burates, 19th century. Indigenous inhabitants of Siberia

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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.