Sashes Collection

Suffragettes Gathered at Bow Street
A group of W.S.P.U members in sashes and long motoring scarves wait outside Bow Street Magistrates Court Date: circa 1908

Fowey Regatta Queen, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1992
After a wait of 53 years, the uncrowned carnival queen of Fowey, Winifred Finding, finally had her day. She was chosen as queen in 1939 but missed out on her crowning when war broke out

The Penmare Boozy-Doos, Hayle Carnival, Cornwall
The Penmare Boozy-Doos at the Hayle Carnival, Cornwall -- men in drag, in drum majorette costumes. Date: circa 1980s

Elizabeth Wray, Baroness Norris, c. 1638, overpainted c. 1645 (oil on canvas)
1764008 Elizabeth Wray, Baroness Norris, c.1638, overpainted c.1645 (oil on canvas) by Hayls, John (fl.1651-76); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Elizabeth Wray)

Mounted Demonstration
Mrs Evelina Haversfield & Miss Maud Joachim in a mounted demonstration. They are wearing Votes for Women sashes. Date: circa 1910

Back view of three geishas displaying obi sashes. Vintage 19th century photograph

Geishas showing Obi Sashes, Japan

Portrait of Jose de Galvez, 1784 (litho)
6348948 Portrait of Jose de Galvez, 1784 (litho); 33.8x44.4 cm; (add.info.: Portrait of Jose de Galvez (1720-1787) a Spanish lawyer

Pacifists, 2 Apr 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Pacifists, 2 Apr 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Pacifists, 2 Apr 1917. Anti-war protesters at the U.S. Capitol rallying against President Wilson's speech to Congress asking for a declaration of war

Pacifists On Capitol Steps, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Pacifists On Capitol Steps, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Pacifists On Capitol Steps, 1917

Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917

Confederate Reunion - Maid And Matrons of Honor From Memphis, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Confederate Reunion - Maid And Matrons of Honor From Memphis, 1917. Women from the southern USA

U.S. Capitol - Visitors, Etc. Woman Suffrage, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S. Capitol - Visitors, Etc
U.S. Capitol - Visitors, Etc. Woman Suffrage, 1914. Suffragists demanding the vote, Washington DC

Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917

Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917

Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917

Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917

Woman Suffrage - Suffragettes at Capitol, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage - Suffragettes at Capitol
Woman Suffrage - Suffragettes at Capitol, 1914

Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917

Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman Suffrage - Pickets, 1917

Woman Suffrage - Philadelphia Group at Headquarters, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman Suffrage - Philadelphia Group at Headquarters, 1917

Woman Suffrage - Pennsylvania Pickets, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage - Pennsylvania Pickets, 1917
Woman Suffrage - Pennsylvania Pickets, 1917

Woman Suffrage - March On Capitol, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage - March On Capitol, 1916
Woman Suffrage - March On Capitol, 1916

Woman Suffrage, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman Suffrage, 1917

Woman Suffrage, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman Suffrage, 1917

Woman Suffrage - Group Leaving Headquarters, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman Suffrage - Group Leaving Headquarters, 1917

Woman Suffrage, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman Suffrage, 1917

Woman Suffrage - Riots, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage - Riots, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman Suffrage - Riots, 1917

Masonic Initiation ceremony of a male Freemason, early 19th century (w / c on paper)
CHT195226 Masonic Initiation ceremony of a male Freemason, early 19th century (w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Franc-MaAzonnerie, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Four pretty young Austrian girls spin wildly in happy dance
Four pretty young Austrian girls spin wildly in a happy dance on the banks of a lake or seashore. circa 1908

Gnawa musicians - ethnic group inhabiting Morocco and Algeria in the Maghreb. Gnawa music is characterized by instrumentation

The Procession
A sketch of a religious procession of people, mainly women dressed in white robes with blue straps and sashes. Date: circa 1901

Police seize the banners of suffragists before they reach the U. S. Senate, 1918 (sepia photo)
5974483 Police seize the banners of suffragists before they reach the U.S. Senate, 1918 (sepia photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Schoolboys on playing fields (b / w photo)
3643431 Schoolboys on playing fields (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboys on playing fields)

Group of little girls posed on the steps to the chapel
1078782 Group of little girls posed on the steps to the chapel, probably the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, Kingsbridge, Bronx, c.1911 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Portrait of Don Luis de Borbon, Infante of Spain, 1769 (oil on canvas)
874948 Portrait of Don Luis de Borbon, Infante of Spain, 1769 (oil on canvas) by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79); 82.55 x62.87 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Don Luis de Borbon)

A curious old Cornish custom (colour litho)
2809001 A curious old Cornish custom (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A curious old Cornish custom. Dance Day was also celebrated in Helston this year)

Masonic Initiation Ceremony of a lady Freemason, early 19th century (w / c on paper)
CHT195223 Masonic Initiation Ceremony of a lady Freemason, early 19th century (w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Franc-MaAzonnerie, Paris

The Mansion of Peace: Mrs Campell and her two Daughters beside a Pianoforte
DRU40873 The Mansion of Peace: Mrs Campell and her two Daughters beside a Pianoforte by Edridge, Henry (1769-1821) (circle of); William Drummond, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Freemasons at the Grand Orient celebrating the centenary of the 1789 French Revolution
CHT233686 Freemasons at the Grand Orient celebrating the centenary of the 1789 French Revolution, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Musee de la Franc-MaAzonnerie, Paris

Sensing Angels, 1882 (stained glass)
3475438 Sensing Angels, 1882 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); St Michaels Church, Muncaster, Cumbria, UK; (add.info.: Muncaster, St Michael, JPS, HH, Sensing Angels)

Votes for Women, front cover of Leslies The Peoples Weekly
3709795 Votes for Women, front cover of Leslies The Peoples Weekly, 7th November 1912A (colour litho) by Monahan, Patrick J

Small boy in a suit (b / w photo)
3096050 Small boy in a suit (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small boy in a suit. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Birthday card with little girl (colour photo)
3095559 Birthday card with little girl (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthday card with little girl)

Captain William Tyrwhitt Drake, Royal Horse Guards, c. 1815 (oil on canvas)
1268458 Captain William Tyrwhitt Drake, Royal Horse Guards, c.1815 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Captain, later Lieutenant Colonel)

Lady Holding an Obi (woodcut)
2563176 Lady Holding an Obi (woodcut) by Toyokuni, (1769-1825); 36.5x25.9 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: A woman holds the sash to her kimono)

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"Sashes: A Symbol of Empowerment, Tradition, and Celebration" Suffragettes Gathered at Bow Street: In a historic moment, suffragettes proudly don their sashes as they gather at Bow Street to fight for women's right to vote. Fowey Regatta Queen, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1992: Adorned with a majestic sash, the Fowey Regatta Queen exudes grace and elegance during this vibrant summer celebration in Cornwall. The Penmare Boozy-Doos, Hayle Carnival, Cornwall: Amidst the lively atmosphere of Hayle Carnival in Cornwall, revelers wear colorful sashes that add an extra touch of festivity to the Penmare Boozy-Doos. Mounted Demonstration: A powerful display of unity unfolds as activists on horseback proudly showcase their cause through symbolic sashes during a mounted demonstration. Back view of three geishas displaying obi sashes: Graceful and enchanting geishas captivate with their traditional attire adorned by intricately tied obi sashes—a true testament to Japanese culture and artistry. Geishas showing Obi Sashes, Japan: With poise and elegance unmatched by any other tradition worldwide, geishas gracefully exhibit their exquisite obi sashes—symbols of beauty and refinement—in Japan. Suffragettes Released from Prison: After enduring hardships for their beliefs in equal rights for women, suffragettes emerge triumphantly from prison wearing proud sashes that symbolize resilience and determination. The Procession: As part of a grand procession steeped in history and tradition, participants don striking ceremonial robes embellished with ornate masonic symbols adorning their distinguished sashes. Masonic Initiation ceremony of a male Freemason early 19th century (w / c on paper).