Plumes Collection (#7)

THEATRE / EXOTIC / CHINESE
A Chinese actor makes his entrance. Date: 1885

EVENING DRESS 1830
Gowns with transparent lace over-skirts with deep scalloped & embroidered flounces & wide over-sleeves that taper to a point. The white gown has lace manchettes. Date: 1830

FOUR IN A BOX
A lady and three attendant males in a theatre box Date: 1908

Guards from a Guild
BAL85478 Guards from a Guild by Kick, Simon (1603-52); 88.5x119 cm; Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; Dutch, out of copyright

Court gown and evening dress for the opera, 1930
On the left, a court dress from Reville of Hanover Square, carried out in shimmering white satin manufactured in Britain. On the right

Edwardian women in tricorne and bicorne hats 1912
Left tricorne, hat with three-cornered, in black tagal, trimmed with two pom - poms, one in black and the other white. Right, amazon, hat made of leghorn

Household Horse Guard Cavalry 1894
A Life Guard, part of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, one of the senior regiments of the British Army. Date: 1894

Edwardian floral and feathered hats 1909
Head and shoulders of fashionable women wearing picture hats using floral and plumed designs. 1909

Edwardian hats using floral decorations 1909
Three Edwardian women wearing highly decorative spring hats in different styles with floral designs. (left) Toque hat is made of entirely of small flowers in three shades in the nid d abeille shape

Selection of Edwardian hats 1910
French model wearing different style hats. 1910

Mrs Patrick Campbell & Lady Randolph Churchill
An interesting photograph showing the acclaimed stage beauty, Mrs Patrick Campbell (1865-1940), born Beatrice Stellar Tanner (pictured centre)

Sketch to Illustrate the Passions: Pride, c. 1853-55 (w / c, pen and graphite on paper)
XYC291018 Sketch to Illustrate the Passions: Pride, c.1853-55 (w/c, pen and graphite on paper) by Dadd, Richard (1817-86); 36.5x25.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Full Glory
A peacock in its full glory displaying its beautiful plumes. Acrylic and watercolour on canvas by Nicola Morgan

Fire at Izmir, British Dennis Pump engine in action
The Great Fire at Izmir, British Dennis Pump engine in action on the waterfront - note the railway lines, laid by the French. Date: 1922

Crater Hills Geyser (Sulphur Spring) in winter, Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Steam rising from Crater Hills Geyser (Sulphur Spring) over the snow-covered landscape of Hayden Valley in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Bison in field with Grand Geyser erupting steam in winter, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
American Bison (Bison bison) lying on the warm ground next to Castle Geyser erupting with thermal steam into the air over the winter landscape in the Upper Geyser Basin at sunrise

American bison bull warming in sun exhaling breath in winter, Soda Butte Cone, YNP, Wyoming, USA
A bison bull (Bison bison) soaks up the winter sun standing near a travertine rock to block the wind, close to the sunny south side of the Soda Butte Cone in Lamar Valley; Yellowstone National Park

Grand Geyser erupting steam into the air on a winter day, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Grand Geyser erupting from the earths crust releasing thermal steam into the air over the winter landscape in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Portrait Henry Casimir I 1612-40 Count Nassau-Dietz
Portrait of Henry Casimir I (1612-40), Count of Nassau-Dietz, Portrait of Hendrik Casimir I, Stadtholder of Friesland, commander of the Utrecht bar

Serenade boy playing lute head beret plumes special forms
Serenade, A boy playing on a lute. On the head a beret with plumes, lute, and special forms of lute, eg.: theorbo, one person playing string instrument (plucked), tuning the lute

Paris Fashion, 1776. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Smoke Wisps From A Hand

Early spring attractive hats 1912
Women models wearing attractive hats suitable for early-spring with large bows composed of velvet ribbon, satin and plumes. Date: 1912

Womens clothing for early spring 1912
Women models wearing early spring clothing for day and evening. 1912

Debutante women modelling the lastest fashion 1913
Upper class women wearing the latest winter garments. 1913

Edwardian women in evening coats 1905
Elegant evening coats with large slanted hats with flowers and plumes. Date: 1905

Advert for La Samaritaine womens clothing 1906
Selection of fashionable clothing for women, available at La Samaritaine, a large department store in Paris. 1906

Edwardian slanted cartwheel hats 1905
Womens hats were an essential part of fashion in Edwardian times with hair worn high and hats slanted with plumes of bird feathers and sometimes whole bird wings. 1905

WW1 - An Italian Bersagliere - the Bersaglieri are a corps of the Italian Army originally created by General Alessandro La Marmora in the 1830s to serve in the Army of the Kingdom of Sardinia

Submission of Atahualpa. Colored engraving, 1807
Atahualpa (1497-1533). Inca Emperor. Submission of the last Inca emperor to the spanish embassy of Francisco Pizarro, led by Hernando de Soto. Colored engraving, 1807

Advert for Mandel Brothers department store 1913
Announcement for the opening of the new spring collection at Chicagos Mandel Brothers department store. Advert showing some well dressed women and a men being welcomed by a Sikh boy. Date: 1913

Hair-decorations in fashion 1911
Selection of evening headdresses. 1911

Swiss womens fashion from the 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Performer from Mendi in Southern Highlands at Hagen Show Papua New Guinea

Raggiana Bird of Paradise Paradisaea raggiana male at lek in Varirata NP Papua New Guinea August

Jiwaka Tribe from Western Highlands at Mt Hagen Show Papua New Guinea Note head dress made from Cassowary feathers

Cultural group from Mt Hagen dancing at a Sing-sing - Mt Hagen Show in Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Great Egret Ardea alba displaying at nest St Augustine Florida USA

Tribal performers from the Anglimp District in Waghi Province Western Highlands Papua New Guinea performing at a Sing-sing - Hagen Show Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Juiwika Tribe from Western Highlands at Sing-sing at the Paiya Show in Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Huli Wigmen from the Tari Valley in the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea at a Sing-sing Mt Hagen Papua New Guinea. Wearing bird of paradise feathers

Evening Dress 1890S
Short puffed sleeves, lace- edged falling tucker, bodice with round waist, cuffs, bodice & waistband ornamented with bead work. She holds an ostrich plume fan open. Date: 1890s

Great White Egret displaying at breeding colony Greece

Beautiful Sheffield! A sarcastic interpretation on the skyline of dark satanic mills which characterised Sheffield from the Industrial Revolution through to the 1950s

His Borrowed Plumes
HIS BORROWED PLUMES The cast, with author Mrs George Cornwallis-West (Lady Randolph Churchill), seated in the centre

Evening Dress / Photo 1890
Bodice with natural waist level defined by a scarf, deep V neckline, shoulder straps descending in pleats to a point at the waist, soft short sleeves & roses worn at the bosom

Walking the Dog
A lady wearing a large brimmed hat with plumes, with short sleeved tunic dress and long white gloves, takes her St Bernard for a walk

Redingote of 1824
A pink redingote trimmed with swans down. Worn with a white ruff collar, broad-brimmed hat trimmed with red plumes & pink shoes trimmed with swans down. She holds a handkerchief

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"Plumes: A Journey Through Time and Fashion" Step back in time with us as we explore the captivating world of plumes. From the gallant Light Dragoons of 1790 to the elegant women donning fashionable velvettoque hats with feathers in 1911, these delicate adornments have left their mark throughout history. In Suzanne Meunier's "Types Of Femininity, " she unravels the allure of plumes, showcasing how they symbolize grace and femininity. Picture a woman from 1913, confidently striding down the street in her new creation, adorned with feathers that add an air of sophistication to her ensemble. The flapper era of 1920s saw a revolution in fashion, and plumed headpieces became all the rage. Imagine a daring woman wearing a stunning flapper headpiece in 1912, exuding confidence and breaking societal norms. But it wasn't just women who embraced this feathered trend; even military regiments like the Second Regiment of Life Guards proudly displayed plumes on their uniforms. These majestic warriors crashed into battle against the Persian Army with tremendous force, their plumed helmets adding an aura of grandeur to their bravery. It also found their way into high society events. Viscountess Castlereagh made waves when she appeared at a glamorous affair wearing her famous necklace and tiara paired with exquisite plumage accents. The combination was nothing short of breathtaking. Fashion continued its love affair with feathers throughout time - evening clothing adorned with pearls and lace took center stage in 1912 while court gowns by Reville showcased opulence fit for royalty. Feathers themselves are fascinating creatures - each one unique yet collectively forming beautiful plumage. They represent freedom, lightness, and elegance - qualities that captivate our imagination across eras.