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Ribbons Collection (#7)

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

Background imageRibbons Collection: Ninon de l Enclos, English author, courtesan and salon hostess, 1615-1705

Ninon de l Enclos, English author, courtesan and salon hostess, 1615-1705
FLO4657490 Ninon de l Enclos, English author, courtesan and salon hostess, 1615-1705. She wears her hair loose in ringlets

Background imageRibbons Collection: Woman of Cassano All Ionio, Cosenza, Italy, 19th century. She sells eggs from a basket

Woman of Cassano All Ionio, Cosenza, Italy, 19th century. She sells eggs from a basket
FLO4658352 Woman of Cassano All Ionio, Cosenza, Italy, 19th century. She sells eggs from a basket, and wears a kerchief held by a pin, chemise, bodice

Background imageRibbons Collection: Peasant girl in festival dress, Upper Carniola, Slovenia, 19th century

Peasant girl in festival dress, Upper Carniola, Slovenia, 19th century. She wears a silk headdress, a lace gorge
FLO4657984 Peasant girl in festival dress, Upper Carniola, Slovenia, 19th century. She wears a silk headdress, a lace gorge, and many ribbons and bows on her shirt

Background imageRibbons Collection: Servant girl of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. She wears her hair is tied up in a bun

Servant girl of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. She wears her hair is tied up in a bun
FLO4658228 Servant girl of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. She wears her hair is tied up in a bun, laced bodice with ribbons, short sleeves, and full pleated petticoats

Background imageRibbons Collection: Milkmaid of Gelderland, Netherlands, 19th century. Her bonnet trimmed with lace

Milkmaid of Gelderland, Netherlands, 19th century. Her bonnet trimmed with lace and long ribbons to tie it
FLO4658050 Milkmaid of Gelderland, Netherlands, 19th century. Her bonnet trimmed with lace and long ribbons to tie it. Her fichu and jacket are decorated with flowers

Background imageRibbons Collection: Charlotte de Montmorenci, wife to Henri de Bourbon, Prince of Conde, 1594-1650

Charlotte de Montmorenci, wife to Henri de Bourbon, Prince of Conde, 1594-1650
FLO4657639 Charlotte de Montmorenci, wife to Henri de Bourbon, Prince of Conde, 1594-1650. She wears her hair tied up with ribbons, an upright lace collar, pearl necklaces

Background imageRibbons Collection: Francoise-Marguerite de Sevigne, Comtesse de Grignan, 1648Ð1705

Francoise-Marguerite de Sevigne, Comtesse de Grignan, 1648Ð1705. She wears her hair in ringlets adorned with pearls
FLO4657537 Francoise-Marguerite de Sevigne, Comtesse de Grignan, 1648Ð1705. She wears her hair in ringlets adorned with pearls, a green silk mantua dress with train decorated with gold bows

Background imageRibbons Collection: The Paper Poppies, 1919 (oil on board)

The Paper Poppies, 1919 (oil on board)
3115239 The Paper Poppies, 1919 (oil on board) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 40.8x32.8 cm; Brodie Castle, Forres, Scotland; Photo © National Trust for Scotland

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of Anthony van Dyck, Flemish Baroque artist who became the leading court painter in

Portrait of Anthony van Dyck, Flemish Baroque artist who became the leading court painter in England, 1599-1641
6338890 Portrait of Anthony van Dyck, Flemish Baroque artist who became the leading court painter in England, 1599-1641 by Grado, Francesco (18th century); (add.info.: Portrait of Anthony van Dyck)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of a woman

Portrait of a woman
AII79505 Portrait of a woman by Pitati, Bonifazio de (Bonifacio Veronese) (c.1487-1553); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageRibbons Collection: A Cased Collection of Personal Miniatures, c. 1790 (oil and canvas)

A Cased Collection of Personal Miniatures, c. 1790 (oil and canvas)
7240930 A Cased Collection of Personal Miniatures, c.1790 (oil and canvas) by Byng, Georgiana, Lady Russell (1768-1801); 23x20 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of Orlando George Charles Bridgeman, afterwards 3rd Earl Bradford

Portrait of Orlando George Charles Bridgeman, afterwards 3rd Earl Bradford, as a child (1819-1898), c
7240857 Portrait of Orlando George Charles Bridgeman, afterwards 3rd Earl Bradford, as a child (1819-1898), c.1821-22 (oil and canvas) by Moncreiff, Georgina

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of Gertrude. Woman with her hair up, wearing off-the-shoulder dress decorated with lace

Portrait of Gertrude. Woman with her hair up, wearing off-the-shoulder dress decorated with lace and ribbons
5912919 Portrait of Gertrude. Woman with her hair up, wearing off-the-shoulder dress decorated with lace and ribbons. Steel stipple engraving by William Henry Mote after an illustration by John

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of Elizabeth Jane Somerville, daughter of Sir William Somerville, 1st Baron Athlumney

Portrait of Elizabeth Jane Somerville, daughter of Sir William Somerville, 1st Baron Athlumney
5912905 Portrait of Elizabeth Jane Somerville, daughter of Sir William Somerville, 1st Baron Athlumney. In ringlets and dress decorated with lace and ribbons, she stands playing a piano

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of Mary, daughter of George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle

Portrait of Mary, daughter of George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle, later Mary Matilda Georgiana Labouchere
5912902 Portrait of Mary, daughter of George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle, later Mary Matilda Georgiana Labouchere, Lady Taunton. In ringlets, with satin dress decorated with ribbons and lace

Background imageRibbons Collection: Fashionable couples dancing energetically at a ball, 1914

Fashionable couples dancing energetically at a ball, 1914
5893079 Fashionable couples dancing energetically at a ball, 1914. by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); (add.info.: Fashionable couples dancing energetically at a ball)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Valentine card, c. 1920s (greeting card)

Valentine card, c. 1920s (greeting card)
7145605 Valentine card, c.1920s (greeting card) by British School, (20th century); 27 x 21.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; Photo: © Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of the five eldest children of the 2nd Earl of Bradford (1789-1865), c

Portrait of the five eldest children of the 2nd Earl of Bradford (1789-1865), c. 1821-74 (oil on canvas)
7240937 Portrait of the five eldest children of the 2nd Earl of Bradford (1789-1865), c.1821-74 (oil on canvas) by Ross, Magdalena (1801-74); 19.2x15 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of Lucy Byng, Dowager Countess of Bradford (1766-1844), c. 1806-44 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Lucy Byng, Dowager Countess of Bradford (1766-1844), c. 1806-44 (oil on canvas)
7240863 Portrait of Lucy Byng, Dowager Countess of Bradford (1766-1844), c.1806-44 (oil on canvas) by Panario, Santo (1786-1871); 8.2x7 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageRibbons Collection: Lady Katherine Grey Egerton, 1835-1920. Hair in ringlets, wearing off-the-shoulder dress with lace

Lady Katherine Grey Egerton, 1835-1920. Hair in ringlets, wearing off-the-shoulder dress with lace and ribbons
5912911 Lady Katherine Grey Egerton, 1835-1920. Hair in ringlets, wearing off-the-shoulder dress with lace and ribbons. Steel engraving by H

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of Frances Diana, daughter of Charles Manners-Sutton, 1st Viscount Canterbury

Portrait of Frances Diana, daughter of Charles Manners-Sutton, 1st Viscount Canterbury
5912903 Portrait of Frances Diana, daughter of Charles Manners-Sutton, 1st Viscount Canterbury. Seated on a cushion, she wears her hair in plaits and curls, and wears a dress decorated with lace

Background imageRibbons Collection: Woman in pink scarf (colour photo)

Woman in pink scarf (colour photo)
3091188 Woman in pink scarf (colour photo) by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in pink scarf)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Squeak and Wilfred, c. 1930 (pencil & w / c on paper)

Squeak and Wilfred, c. 1930 (pencil & w / c on paper)
3427839 Squeak and Wilfred, c.1930 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Silk, Henry (1883-1948); 11.4x16.5 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK

Background imageRibbons Collection: Ribbons And Bows

Ribbons And Bows Ridden By K.Fallon Doncaster Racecourse Doncaster, Doncaster Racecourse 12 September 2002 Date: 12 September 2002

Background imageRibbons Collection: La Gisela, cigar label (chromolitho)

La Gisela, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154073 La Gisela, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Gisela, cigar label)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Flor de Martina, cigar label (chromolitho)

Flor de Martina, cigar label (chromolitho)
7153440 Flor de Martina, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flor de Martina, cigar label)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Young girl with a cat (chromolitho)

Young girl with a cat (chromolitho)
7201259 Young girl with a cat (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young girl with a cat)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ruban; Ribbon; Band (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ruban; Ribbon; Band (engraving)
7197440 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ruban; Ribbon; Band (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruban; Ribbon; Band)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Portrait of a Young Lady as a Shepherdess (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Young Lady as a Shepherdess (oil on canvas)
6452832 Portrait of a Young Lady as a Shepherdess (oil on canvas) by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79); 142.5x114 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hudson, Thomas (1701-79))

Background imageRibbons Collection: High Proof, cigar label (chromolitho)

High Proof, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154154 High Proof, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Proof, cigar label)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Ayers Sarsaparilla, advertisement (chromolitho)

Ayers Sarsaparilla, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153493 Ayers Sarsaparilla, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ayers Sarsaparilla)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Mildred with Parasol, 1918 (oil on canvas)

Mildred with Parasol, 1918 (oil on canvas)
OVR398876 Mildred with Parasol, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Folkestad, Bernhard Dorotheus (1879-1933); 73x60 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageRibbons Collection: Miss Swell, cigar label (chromolitho)

Miss Swell, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154090 Miss Swell, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Swell, cigar label)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Buying rabbit at the butcher (colour litho)

Buying rabbit at the butcher (colour litho)
7150932 Buying rabbit at the butcher (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Woman with a bottle of perfume (chromolitho)

Woman with a bottle of perfume (chromolitho)
7154214 Woman with a bottle of perfume (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with a bottle of perfume.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageRibbons Collection: Hair treatment, Barrys Tricopherous, advertisement (chromolitho)

Hair treatment, Barrys Tricopherous, advertisement (chromolitho)
7154204 Hair treatment, Barrys Tricopherous, advertisement (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hair treatment, Barrys Tricopherous)

Background imageRibbons Collection: Three Favorites, cigar label (chromolitho)

Three Favorites, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154131 Three Favorites, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Favorites, cigar label)

Background imageRibbons Collection: The Coiffing, from The Savoy No. 3, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

The Coiffing, from The Savoy No. 3, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Coiffing, from The Savoy No. 3, 1896. Woman with her hairdresser. Note diagonal line rising from the footstool to the crown on the Virgin Marys head

Background imageRibbons Collection: Calash, c. 1936. Creator: Roberta Spicer

Calash, c. 1936. Creator: Roberta Spicer
Calash, c. 1936

Background imageRibbons Collection: Chancellerie, France, 1718 / 21. Creators: Unknown, Gobelins Manufactory

Chancellerie, France, 1718 / 21. Creators: Unknown, Gobelins Manufactory
Chancellerie, France, 1718/21. Winged crest and crossed maces on a ground of fleurs de lis. Woven at the Manufacture Royale des Gobelins

Background imageRibbons Collection: Mrs. George Lingen, 1842. Creator: Thomas Sully

Mrs. George Lingen, 1842. Creator: Thomas Sully
Mrs. George Lingen, 1842

Background imageRibbons Collection: Bonnet, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Jean Peszel

Bonnet, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Jean Peszel
Bonnet, 1935/1942

Background imageRibbons Collection: Ladys Pelisse, c. 1937. Creator: Jean Peszel

Ladys Pelisse, c. 1937. Creator: Jean Peszel
Ladys Pelisse, c. 1937

Background imageRibbons Collection: Dress, c. 1938. Creator: Jean Peszel

Dress, c. 1938. Creator: Jean Peszel
Dress, c. 1938

Background imageRibbons Collection: Abigail Chesebrough (Mrs. Alexander Grant), 1754. Creator: Joseph Blackburn

Abigail Chesebrough (Mrs. Alexander Grant), 1754. Creator: Joseph Blackburn
Abigail Chesebrough (Mrs. Alexander Grant), 1754. The sitter was the 20-year-old daughter of David Chesebrough, a merchant and enslaver of Newport, Rhode Island

Background imageRibbons Collection: Woman with a Book, 1827 / 30. Creator: Jonas Welch Holman

Woman with a Book, 1827 / 30. Creator: Jonas Welch Holman
Woman with a Book, 1827/30. A woman with ringleted hairstlye wearing an elaborate bonnet decorated with ribbons and lace

Background imageRibbons Collection: Lady in Brown, c. 1855. Creator: Frederick R. Spencer

Lady in Brown, c. 1855. Creator: Frederick R. Spencer
Lady in Brown, c. 1855. Woman in elaborate bonnet decorated with ribbons and lace

Background imageRibbons Collection: Bonnet, c. 1942. Creator: Stella Mosher

Bonnet, c. 1942. Creator: Stella Mosher
Bonnet, c. 1942




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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.