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Ribbons Collection (#4)

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

Background imageRibbons Collection: Fashions for December, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Fashions for December, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for December, 1858. Dress of green droguet, spotted with black velvet. The dress has two skirts and both have side trimmings, formed of rows of black velvet...The corsage

Background imageRibbons Collection: The Milliner, 1746. Creator: Francois Boucher

The Milliner, 1746. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Milliner, 1746. A seller of trimmings for hats and her client

Background imageRibbons Collection: 'The Outrage upon Sir John Coventry', by T.H. Maguire, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860

"The Outrage upon Sir John Coventry", by T.H. Maguire, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860. Creator: W
"The Outrage upon Sir John Coventry", by T.H. Maguire, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860. Engraving after a painting. Sir John Coventry, who was created a K.B

Background imageRibbons Collection: Le mercure de France, c. 1780. Creator: Heinrich Guttenberg

Le mercure de France, c. 1780. Creator: Heinrich Guttenberg
Le mercure de France, c. 1780

Background imageRibbons Collection: Paris Fashions for November, 1860. Creator: Unknown

Paris Fashions for November, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for November, 1860. 1. The Lodi Cloak...of velvet, without any other trimming than a narrow ruching placed upon the interior edge

Background imageRibbons Collection: Mrs A.J. Schmidt-Keiser...with her brother J.N. Keiser and her ten-year-old son, 1858

Mrs A.J. Schmidt-Keiser...with her brother J.N. Keiser and her ten-year-old son, 1858. Creator: Jacob Spoel
Mrs A.J. Schmidt-Keiser, widow of the painter Willem Hendrik Schmidt (1809-49), tutor of Jacob Spoel, with her brother J.N. Keiser and her ten-year-old son, 1858

Background imageRibbons Collection: Paris Fashions for December, 1860. Creator: Unknown

Paris Fashions for December, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for December, 1860. 1. Visiting Dress. Robe of plain colour, having near the bottom of the jupe a wide band of black velvet

Background imageRibbons Collection: Design for an evening bag with a gilded silver bracket and tie ribbons, c.1905

Design for an evening bag with a gilded silver bracket and tie ribbons, c.1905. Creator: Paul Louchet
Design for an evening bag with a gilded silver bracket and tie ribbons, c.1905

Background imageRibbons Collection: Six hats, c.1859. Creator: Laure Noel

Six hats, c.1859. Creator: Laure Noel
Six hats, c.1859

Background imageRibbons Collection: Fashions for March, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Fashions for March, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for March, 1857. Ball dress of white tulle, over a slip of white glace. The skirt is formed of three double jupes of tulle, gathered up in festoons by chains of pearl...Dress of velvet

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of Maria van IJsseldijk, standing knee piece, 1736-1805. Creator: Isaac Lodewijk La Fargue

Portrait of Maria van IJsseldijk, standing knee piece, 1736-1805. Creator: Isaac Lodewijk La Fargue
Portrait of Maria van IJsseldijk, with marriage certificate, 1736-1805. Knee-length portrait of Maria van IJsseldijk, born in The Hague 11-7-1743

Background imageRibbons Collection: Le Journal des Dames et des Demoiselles, No. 760, pl. 15, April 1865. Creator: Heloise Leloir

Le Journal des Dames et des Demoiselles, No. 760, pl. 15, April 1865. Creator: Heloise Leloir
Le Journal des Dames et des Demoiselles, No. 760, pl. 15, April 1865. Five hats. Design for a print in a fashion magazine

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of a seated girl with a fan, 1804. Creator: Anthony Oberman

Portrait of a seated girl with a fan, 1804. Creator: Anthony Oberman
Portrait of a seated girl with a fan, 1804

Background imageRibbons Collection: Sientje Nijkerk-Servaas at the age of 90, 1857. Creator: Jozef Israels

Sientje Nijkerk-Servaas at the age of 90, 1857. Creator: Jozef Israels
Sientje Nijkerk-Servaas at the age of 90, 1857

Background imageRibbons Collection: Paris Fashions for April, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Paris Fashions for April, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for April, 1856. Chapeau of rose velvet. Robe of plain taffetas...Beneath the corsage is another of white muslin

Background imageRibbons Collection: Paris Fashions for March, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Paris Fashions for March, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for March, 1856. Toilettes de Ville: Chapeau en poult de soie, and squares of jet, with trimmings of tufts of feathers; the edge trimmed with black velvet ribbons

Background imageRibbons Collection: The Dowager Queen Juliane Marie of Denmark, 1776. Creator: Vigilius Erichsen

The Dowager Queen Juliane Marie of Denmark, 1776. Creator: Vigilius Erichsen
The Dowager Queen Juliane Marie of Denmark, 1776

Background imageRibbons Collection: Housekeeper's Alliance, early 1900s. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Housekeeper's Alliance, early 1900s

Housekeeper's Alliance, early 1900s. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Housekeeper's Alliance, early 1900s
Housekeeper's Alliance, early 1900s. USA. Group portrait of women wearing elaborate hats, and dresses embellished with lace, ruffles and velvet ribbons

Background imageRibbons Collection: La charlotte d'Alphonsine, 1905. Creator: Leon Francois Comerre

La charlotte d'Alphonsine, 1905. Creator: Leon Francois Comerre
La charlotte d'Alphonsine, 1905. Woman in hat decorated with ribbons

Background imageRibbons Collection: Cotton Bag, c. 1937. Creator: Hazel Sheckler

Cotton Bag, c. 1937. Creator: Hazel Sheckler
Cotton Bag, c. 1937

Background imageRibbons Collection: Panels of Ornament, nos. VII-VIIII ('Designs for Various Ornaments, ' pl. 4), May 1, 1777

Panels of Ornament, nos. VII-VIIII ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 4), May 1, 1777

Background imageRibbons Collection: Straw Bonnet, c. 1938. Creator: Frank Nelson

Straw Bonnet, c. 1938. Creator: Frank Nelson
Straw Bonnet, c. 1938

Background imageRibbons Collection: Bonnet, c. 1937. Creator: Frank Nelson

Bonnet, c. 1937. Creator: Frank Nelson
Bonnet, c. 1937

Background imageRibbons Collection: Young Woman's Hands and Beribboned Hat, 1890s. Creator: Unknown

Young Woman's Hands and Beribboned Hat, 1890s. Creator: Unknown
Young Woman's Hands and Beribboned Hat, 1890s

Background imageRibbons Collection: The Churchgoers. Creator: Anon

The Churchgoers. Creator: Anon
The Churchgoers

Background imageRibbons Collection: The Knight and the Lady. Creator: Anon

The Knight and the Lady. Creator: Anon
The Knight and the Lady

Background imageRibbons Collection: Paris Fashions for August - Opera Dress, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Paris Fashions for August - Opera Dress, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for August - Opera Dress, 1850. Sleeves with rows of lace (pointe d'Alencon), adorned with five rows of the same lace, lying flat

Background imageRibbons Collection: Bonnet, c. 1939. Creator: Ruth Bialostosky

Bonnet, c. 1939. Creator: Ruth Bialostosky
Bonnet, c. 1939

Background imageRibbons Collection: Plate from l'Assommoir (standing couple, with other figures in background), 1878

Plate from l'Assommoir (standing couple, with other figures in background), 1878. Creator: Gaston la Touche
Plate from l'Assommoir (standing couple, with other figures in background), 1878

Background imageRibbons Collection: Infant's Bib, 1935/1942. Creator: Virginia Berge

Infant's Bib, 1935/1942. Creator: Virginia Berge
Infant's Bib, 1935/1942

Background imageRibbons Collection: Bonnet, 1935/1942. Creator: Orville A. Carroll

Bonnet, 1935/1942. Creator: Orville A. Carroll
Bonnet, 1935/1942

Background imageRibbons Collection: Fashions for May - the Tulip Bonnet, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Fashions for May - the Tulip Bonnet, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for May - the Tulip Bonnet, 1850. Bonnet...composed of white silk, covered with white-spotted tulle; the edges of the front foliated...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Background imageRibbons Collection: Fashions for May, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Fashions for May, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for May, 1850. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Background imageRibbons Collection: Long Handled Bristle Brush, c. 1938. Creator: Richard Barnett

Long Handled Bristle Brush, c. 1938. Creator: Richard Barnett
Long Handled Bristle Brush, c. 1938

Background imageRibbons Collection: Satin and Lace Hat, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo

Satin and Lace Hat, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Satin and Lace Hat, c. 1937

Background imageRibbons Collection: Paris Fashions for June - Pelerine, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Paris Fashions for June - Pelerine, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for June - Pelerine, 1850. A Pelerine of embroidered net, trimmed with three rows of point d'Alencon [lace], and ornamented with a large knot of ribbons Bayadere

Background imageRibbons Collection: Teddy Bear with Pink Bow

Teddy Bear with Pink Bow
Julia Ramiro

Background imageRibbons Collection: Blue Spray Bottle Adorned with Pink Bow

Blue Spray Bottle Adorned with Pink Bow
Julia Ramiro

Background imageRibbons Collection: Teddy Bear with Red Bow

Teddy Bear with Red Bow
Julia Ramiro

Background imageRibbons Collection: Teddy Bear with Pink Bow

Teddy Bear with Pink Bow
Julia Ramiro

Background imageRibbons Collection: Teddy Bear with Pink Bow

Teddy Bear with Pink Bow
Julia Ramiro

Background imageRibbons Collection: The West End Drapery Stores Ltd, 7 Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1911

The West End Drapery Stores Ltd, 7 Quay Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1911
The shop front of The West End Drapery Stores Ltd. This Grade II listed building was designed by architect Alfred J. Cornelius in 1908 and later became The Old Ale House

Background imageRibbons Collection: Reverend Robin Morrison (now Canon)

Reverend Robin Morrison (now Canon) who regularly dressed in pierrot costume and performed for charity. Birmingham, England. The Times Date: 1989

Background imageRibbons Collection: Dummy Board of a Girl in Costume of the William and Mary Period

Dummy Board of a Girl in Costume of the William and Mary Period
Wooden painted screen dating from around 1689-1702. Dummy boards were usually placed in empty spaces, such as a staircase or empty fireplace, in large houses

Background imageRibbons Collection: Standing woman in full figure with white apron and woven ribbons, 1810-1857. Creator: Otto Wallgren

Standing woman in full figure with white apron and woven ribbons, 1810-1857. Creator: Otto Wallgren
Standing woman in full figure with white apron and woven ribbons, 1810-1857. Landscape in the background

Background imageRibbons Collection: Hat, 1810-1840. Creator: Unknown

Hat, 1810-1840. Creator: Unknown
Hat, 1810-1840

Background imageRibbons Collection: Wool cap. Creator: Unknown

Wool cap. Creator: Unknown
Wool cap

Background imageRibbons Collection: Apron. Creator: Unknown

Apron. Creator: Unknown
Apron




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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.