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Ribbons Collection (#31)

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

Background imageRibbons Collection: Yorkshire Terrier Dog - Side view

Yorkshire Terrier Dog - Side view
LA-1373 Yorkshire Terrier Dog - Side view Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageRibbons Collection: Edward Vii / Players / 47 / 50

Edward Vii / Players / 47 / 50
EDWARD VII, BRITISH ROYALTY Reigned 1901 - 1910: seen here in his coronation robes

Background imageRibbons Collection: Maria Anna Mozart / Mother

Maria Anna Mozart / Mother
MARIA ANNA MOZART nee PERTL Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts mother: she married Leopold Mozart on 21 November 1747

Background imageRibbons Collection: Mary R Mitford / A Burt

Mary R Mitford / A Burt
MARY RUSSELL MITFORD English novelist and dramatist

Background imageRibbons Collection: Connaught / Louise / Litho

Connaught / Louise / Litho
LOUISE OF PRUSSIA Wife of Arthur, Duke of Connaught

Background imageRibbons Collection: Edward Viii / Pow Regalia

Edward Viii / Pow Regalia
EDWARD VIII as Prince of Wales in full regalia

Background imageRibbons Collection: Katie Seymour / Players

Katie Seymour / Players
KATIE SEYMOUR Actress in The Runaway Girl

Background imageRibbons Collection: Fashion September 1832

Fashion September 1832
Presumably evening gowns? they are made of mousselaine & tulle adorned with ribbons at the shoulder. Both ladies wear black slippers, one has a blue scarf round her neck

Background imageRibbons Collection: LA Mode June 1833

LA Mode June 1833
Note the fashionable Capote bonnets. The gowns are both of mousselaine - one printed with a motif the other striped. Both wear pelerines: one has a scalloped & embroidered edge

Background imageRibbons Collection: Back from Longchamp 1799

Back from Longchamp 1799
A lady makes her way back from Longchamp, on the outskirts of Paris, in a shower of rain : her high-waisted, low-cut dress will be soaked, making it more revealing than ever

Background imageRibbons Collection: Cake Walking Pair

Cake Walking Pair
Two handsome dancers strut their thing in fine style, giving the cake-walk almost a sinister look

Background imageRibbons Collection: WOMEN & GIRL 1876

WOMEN & GIRL 1876
Girl: short grey dress trimmed with red ribbons down the front. Women: jacket bodices, one with pointed basques at the back, tie-back skirts & long mermaid-tail trains

Background imageRibbons Collection: Shopping Fashions 1850S

Shopping Fashions 1850S
Red mantle with revers, pagoda sleeves & tassels, blue dress with black trim. Black pardessus, white waistcoat, floral print skirt & a habit- shirt with bishop sleeves

Background imageRibbons Collection: Costume & Harpsichord

Costume & Harpsichord
Low corsage with tiny vandyked tucker & cuffs, plain ankle length skirt & bouffante sleeves ornamented with a large bow. Hair: dressed in coiled plaits with ribbons

Background imageRibbons Collection: Blue Gowns 1837

Blue Gowns 1837
Hair: plaited & coiled over the ears. Dresses: off-the shoulder, long ribbons descending from the waist, single flounce at hem, sleeves consisting of 3 lace flounces

Background imageRibbons Collection: Yellow Frock 1836

Yellow Frock 1836
Redingote: embroidered trim, deep falling tucker, skirt en tablier, sleeves en bouffant at the middle of the arm & trimmed with ribbons & roses. Shown in pale yellow & in pink

Background imageRibbons Collection: Vareska Night Attire

Vareska Night Attire
Mlle Vareska of the Theatre de l Athenee in her night attire

Background imageRibbons Collection: Nanny & Charges C. 1880

Nanny & Charges C. 1880
A baby & a little girl in white frocks: shoulder ribbons, vandyked broderie Anglaise short sleeves & hem. Leather shoes with ankle straps or crossed lacing

Background imageRibbons Collection: Boy in Frock / Farren

Boy in Frock / Farren
Small boy dressed in a frock (or possibly skirt & jacket) of horizontal stripes & with a pleated skirt, white collar & ribbon trim. He holds a round hat with pendant ribbons

Background imageRibbons Collection: Hat Styles for 1787

Hat Styles for 1787
Hats profusely ornamented with feathers, bows, ribbons & flowers. Stripes are very much in vogue. Some have broad flat brims, others have a brim that tapers outwards & downwards

Background imageRibbons Collection: Dolls at School

Dolls at School
A smart little girl in a pretty dress with matching red shoes, ribbons and alice band, plays teacher with her blackboard and chalk. Her doll and teddy are the pupils

Background imageRibbons Collection: Casino Robe 1914

Casino Robe 1914
Tunic dress with draped tango skirt, translucent flared & pleated tunic with fur trim, beaded corsage en ceour, shoes with cross-over ribbons & a feather & pearl headdress

Background imageRibbons Collection: Straw Hat 1786

Straw Hat 1786
A young woman, " Louisa", wears a pretty straw hat with a large, soft brim & edged with lace. A pink hatband & large bow decorate the brim

Background imageRibbons Collection: London Fashions 1830

London Fashions 1830
English fashions in a French magazine! Do tricolore ribbons reveal sympathy for the revolution? White redingotes: mancherons, tight sleeves with a puffed upper, bonnets & veils

Background imageRibbons Collection: Girls on Spacehoppers

Girls on Spacehoppers
Two little girls bouncing gleefully on their spacehoppers

Background imageRibbons Collection: German Baby in Basket

German Baby in Basket
A German baby all tied up with ribbons in her basket, wearing a little cap

Background imageRibbons Collection: Family Photo C1905

Family Photo C1905
Husband, wife and their five children




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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.