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Ribbons Collection (#28)

"Unraveling the Threads of Tradition: Ribbons in History and Everyday Life" The Workers May-Pole: A vibrant tapestry of unity

Background imageRibbons Collection: Two Ladies, fashion plate from the Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung, Leipzig, 1872

Two Ladies, fashion plate from the Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung, Leipzig, 1872
BAL246812 Two Ladies, fashion plate from the Allgemeine Moden-Zeitung, Leipzig, 1872 (coloured engraving) by David, Jules (1808-92) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageRibbons Collection: The Ribbon Seller (oil on canvas)

The Ribbon Seller (oil on canvas)
XIR210325 The Ribbon Seller (oil on canvas) by Freudenberger, Sigmund (1745-1801); Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris, France; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of Miss Emily Leo, 1849 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Miss Emily Leo, 1849 (oil on canvas)
XIR204906 Portrait of Miss Emily Leo, 1849 (oil on canvas) by Lehmann, Wilhelm Auguste Rudolf (1819-1905); 59.8x47.7 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; German, out of copyright

Background imageRibbons Collection: The Summer city dress, 1678 (engraving) (b / w photo)

The Summer city dress, 1678 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR202810 The Summer city dress, 1678 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bonnart (Family of Engravers) (1650-1750); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Deshabille de ville en ete)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Fame (oil on canvas)

Fame (oil on canvas)
XAL192417 Fame (oil on canvas) by Sementi, Giovanni Giacomo (1583-1636); Galleria Sabauda, Turin, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageRibbons Collection: Trade Label Laurens van der Vinne, Laurens Vincentsz. van der Vinne, 1685 - 1729

Trade Label Laurens van der Vinne, Laurens Vincentsz. van der Vinne, 1685 - 1729

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715) as a child, c. 1641-42 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715) as a child, c. 1641-42 (oil on canvas)
XIR181272 Portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715) as a child, c.1641-42 (oil on canvas) by Deruet, Claude (1588-1660); 50x39 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageRibbons Collection: Woman wearing a stylish dress with her hair A la Victoire, engraved by Voysand

Woman wearing a stylish dress with her hair A la Victoire, engraved by Voysand
XIR180016 Woman wearing a stylish dress with her hair A la Victoire, engraved by Voysand, 1778 (coloured engraving) by Desrais, Claude Louis (1746-1816) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of the Marquise de Pompadour (1721-64) 1763 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of the Marquise de Pompadour (1721-64) 1763 (oil on canvas)
XIR177939 Portrait of the Marquise de Pompadour (1721-64) 1763 (oil on canvas) by Drouais, Francois-Hubert (1727-75); 63.5x53 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans

Background imageRibbons Collection: 1765458; out of copyright

1765458; out of copyright

Background imageRibbons Collection: Vase, 1889 (bronze and copper)

Vase, 1889 (bronze and copper)
XOS1765311 Vase, 1889 (bronze and copper) by Ringel d Illzach, Desire(1849-1916); 273x103 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Background imageRibbons Collection: The Death of Hyacinthus (oil on canvas)

The Death of Hyacinthus (oil on canvas)
XIR173718 The Death of Hyacinthus (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; (add.info)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of Cornelis Jansenius, bishop of Ypres Belgium, Philip Fruytiers, 1620 - 1666

Portrait of Cornelis Jansenius, bishop of Ypres Belgium, Philip Fruytiers, 1620 - 1666

Background imageRibbons Collection: VICTORY : LADIES TILTING AT THE RING IN TENERIFE, 1897: Tilting at the

VICTORY : LADIES TILTING AT THE RING IN TENERIFE, 1897: Tilting at the
" VICTORY" : LADIES TILTING AT THE RING IN TENERIFE, 1897: Tilting at the ring is a favourite amusement with ladies and gentlemen visiting the Canary Islands

Background imageRibbons Collection: Soldier with Country Women Selling Ribbons, near a Military Camp A Scene at a Camp

Soldier with Country Women Selling Ribbons, near a Military Camp A Scene at a Camp with a Soldier Buying Ribbons, The Departure from Brighton Signed and dated in yellow paint, lower right: " Fr

Background imageRibbons Collection: Golden bows

Golden bows

Background imageRibbons Collection: Christmas packages, Christmas gifts, Christmas envelopes

Christmas packages, Christmas gifts, Christmas envelopes

Background imageRibbons Collection: An ovoo, traditional place of worship in the middle of the Mongolian countrtyside

An ovoo, traditional place of worship in the middle of the Mongolian countrtyside, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Background imageRibbons Collection: Holly and red ribbon on a cutout Christmas card

Holly and red ribbon on a cutout Christmas card
Holly and red ribbon with a stocking on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageRibbons Collection: Making Crackers at the Cracker works, Holborn. 6 December 1919

Making Crackers at the Cracker works, Holborn. 6 December 1919

Background imageRibbons Collection: Pink peonieswith gypsophila tied into simple posy style wedding bouquet credit

Pink peonieswith gypsophila tied into simple posy style wedding bouquet credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageRibbons Collection: Christmas tee decoration of heart made of pistachio nuts painted red, hanging in

Christmas tee decoration of heart made of pistachio nuts painted red, hanging in natral spruce tree credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageRibbons Collection: Paeonies and alchemilla mollis as pew end decoration, for summer wedding in country

Paeonies and alchemilla mollis as pew end decoration, for summer wedding in country church. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageRibbons Collection: Three white rooses with stripey ribbons and ivy leaves as decorations tied to chair

Three white rooses with stripey ribbons and ivy leaves as decorations tied to chair at wedding reception credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of a Polish Sergeant - May 1948

Portrait of a Polish Sergeant - May 1948
Half-length portrait of man wearing army uniform of the Polish Free Forces George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N30103

Background imageRibbons Collection: 'Butter wouldn t melt... '- May 1948

"Butter wouldn t melt... "- May 1948
Young, angelic looking, little girl and boy sitting on a table in Garlands studio George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N29777

Background imageRibbons Collection: Bottle feeding a kitten - 1943

Bottle feeding a kitten - 1943
A little girl holds a kitten whilst her older sister feeds it George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N22115

Background imageRibbons Collection: Picture No. 10859017

Picture No. 10859017
Dog - Yorkshire Terrier posing Date:

Background imageRibbons Collection: Trees with red ribbons at Pu Xian Temple in Lijiang Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lijiang

Trees with red ribbons at Pu Xian Temple in Lijiang Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lijiang, Yunnan, China, Asia

Background imageRibbons Collection: Madame Corot, Mother of the Artist c1845. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875)

Madame Corot, Mother of the Artist c1845. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875) French artist, leading painter of the Barbizon School

Background imageRibbons Collection: English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel on a steamer

English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel on a steamer on their way to France for a continental holiday. Little girls, arm-in-arm with older brother, clutch their dolls

Background imageRibbons Collection: A Young Girl Gets A Bow

A Young Girl Gets A Bow
United States: c. 1950. A young girl watches intently in a mirror as her mother ties a bow in her hair

Background imageRibbons Collection: Ice Follies Lighting Costumes

Ice Follies Lighting Costumes
Los Angeles, California: 1966. Ribbons of flexible Tape-Lite, a new Sylvania product, adorn the costume of Lee Carroll, the featured skater in the current Shipstads and Johnson Ice Follies

Background imageRibbons Collection: The Nuptial Bower

The Nuptial Bower, With The Evil One, Peeping At The Charms Of Eden, From Milton, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Artist, [london] : Pubd. By H

Background imageRibbons Collection: Table laid out for childrens party with chequered table cloth, cakes, colourful ribbons, fruit

Table laid out for childrens party with chequered table cloth, cakes, colourful ribbons, fruit, biscuits, cups with straws

Background imageRibbons Collection: Rolled courgette ribbons stuffed with fresh mint leaves, chillies and goats cheese, close up

Rolled courgette ribbons stuffed with fresh mint leaves, chillies and goats cheese, close up

Background imageRibbons Collection: China, Gansu, Linxia, bunches of dry noodles tied with red ribbons and ready for sale

China, Gansu, Linxia, bunches of dry noodles tied with red ribbons and ready for sale

Background imageRibbons Collection: Small chocolate cake decorated with sweets and a lit candle, surrounded by colourful balloons

Small chocolate cake decorated with sweets and a lit candle, surrounded by colourful balloons, scattered sweets, paper stars and ribbons

Background imageRibbons Collection: Two Black and white kittens playing with suspended colourful ribbons on blanket, front view

Two Black and white kittens playing with suspended colourful ribbons on blanket, front view

Background imageRibbons Collection: Jacquard loom in Palestine, 1939 C014 / 0464

Jacquard loom in Palestine, 1939 C014 / 0464
Jacquard loom in Palestine, 1939. This device for weaving textiles was invented in 1804 by the French weaver and inventor Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834)

Background imageRibbons Collection: UVR8 protein molecule C014 / 4913

UVR8 protein molecule C014 / 4913
UVR8 protein molecule. Computer model showing photoreception of UV-B (ultraviolet-B) light rays (white beam, left) by a UVR8 protein, whose secondary structure (purple ribbons) is shown

Background imageRibbons Collection: Leptin molecule C014 / 4907

Leptin molecule C014 / 4907
Leptin molecule. Computer model showing the crystal structure of a molecule of the hormone leptin. Leptin is produced by adipose (fat) tissue

Background imageRibbons Collection: Alemtuzumab antibody molecule

Alemtuzumab antibody molecule. Computer model showing the molecular structure of the monoclonal antibody and cancer drug alemtuzumab

Background imageRibbons Collection: UVR8 protein molecule C014 / 4912

UVR8 protein molecule C014 / 4912
UVR8 protein molecule. Computer model showing photoreception of UV-B (ultraviolet-B) light rays (top) by a UVR8 protein. The secondary structure (purple ribbons) of UVR8 is shown at bottom

Background imageRibbons Collection: Beta secretase inhibitor, molecular model

Beta secretase inhibitor, molecular model. The inhibitor molecule (centre, also shown in C015/1977) is bound to the beta secretase enzyme (partially seen)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Erythropoietin hormone complex C016 / 4461

Erythropoietin hormone complex C016 / 4461
Erythropoietin hormone complex. Computer model showing the secondary structure of a molecule of the human hormone Erythropoietin (EPO), complexed with an erythropoetin receptor molecule

Background imageRibbons Collection: Erythropoietin hormone complex C016 / 4458

Erythropoietin hormone complex C016 / 4458
Erythropoietin hormone complex. Computer model showing the secondary structure of a molecule of the human hormone Erythropoietin (EPO), complexed with an erythropoetin receptor molecule

Background imageRibbons Collection: Erythropoietin hormone complex C016 / 4451

Erythropoietin hormone complex C016 / 4451
Erythropoietin hormone complex. Computer model showing the secondary structure of a molecule of the human hormone Erythropoietin (EPO), complexed with an erythropoetin receptor molecule




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"Unraveling the Threads of Tradition: Ribbons in History and Everyday Life" The Workers May-Pole: A vibrant tapestry of unity, ribbons intertwine as a symbol of solidarity in this design for a socialist poster. Christmas Card Banjo: Strumming festive melodies, ribbons adorn this unique banjo-shaped Christmas card, adding a touch of whimsy to holiday greetings. Margaret Murray's Jacobite Recruitment: With ribbons fluttering in the wind, Margaret Murray rallies supporters for the Jacobites' cause during the tumultuous year of 1745. Maypole Dancing in Paul, Cornwall: Ribbons twirl through the air as villagers celebrate spring's arrival with joyous maypole dancing traditions that have stood the test of time. The Enchanting Dancing Girl (1895): Gracefully adorned with ribbons cascading down her dress, this captivating figure captures an era when elegance met movement on stage. Idem Aurantium Limonis Effigle (1646): In a mesmerizing colored engraving from Hesperides, delicate ribbons entwine around citrus fruits like whispers of nature's beauty and abundance. Great Orders of Knighthood and High Decorations: Adorned with regal ribbons and symbols denoting honor and prestige, these prestigious orders bestow recognition upon those who have excelled beyond measure. Reflections Through Innocence: A naked little girl gazes into her mirror while gentle ribbon accents remind us to cherish moments where self-acceptance blossoms effortlessly within our youthfulness. Shih Tzu Dog - Ribbon Elegance: With an adorable ribbon adorning its hair, this charming Shih Tzu exudes both playfulness and poise—a true embodiment of canine gracefulness. Victorian Scrap Banjo Bouquet.