Shawl Collection (#65)

Giuseppina Grassini
GIUSEPPINA GRASSINI An opera singer, and the lover to two of the most famous men of her age, Napoleon Bonaparte and the Duke of Wellington

Paris Restaurant 1906
An immaculately dressed couple sit down to dinner in a Paris restaurant, the waiter helping madame with her shawl

Female in Bed Reading
A woman in bed alone with a book. She wears a shawl of blue with a white fur trim

Lady in Shawl 1837
Pale grey robe: scallop shaped trim down one side of the skirt composed of black velvet & blonde lace, large Kashmir shawl & lace edged collar with brooch. Footman in livery

Man & 4 Ladies / Costume
Composite image based on fashion plates. Man: top hat, pantaloons, cut-away coat with M-cut collar, cane & striped waistcoat. Women: white muslin dresses with puffed sleeves

Longchamps Style for Men
Strapped trousers (one pair in a twill fabric), top hats, spurs, gibus, canes, cravats, boots with elongated toes, pleated shirt fronts, shawl waistcoat with roll collar

English Style Dress 1834
English style: brown cut-away D-B coat with triangular notch between lapel & collar, pale grey trousers; plaid waistcoat with shawl collar, green frock coat & white pantaloons

English Fashions C. 1815
English fashions had diverged from those of the French during the years of war. The waistline of the woman on the left has dropped & the style is more romantic

Bon Genre No. 71 Costume
White cotton robes with short puffed sleeves & embroidered hems worn with tall florally ornamented bonnets & a green Kashmir shawl

Cross Paris Street 1815
White robe with sleeves en bouffants, high ruff & multiple flounces at the hem, a Kashmir shawl & a black high crowned hat with ostrich plumes. Her key is tied to a handkerchief

Longchamp Gardens C. 1805
Pink robe with short puffed sleeves; white robe with coloured embroidery, Kashmir shawl & long brown gloves; white robe with wrap-over corsage & epaulettes

Frenchwomen C. 1805
Coloured slippers, white gown with ruff & patterned border, robe with low, V corsage & embroidered hem, green robe with white puffed sleeves, high ruff & kashmir shawl

Costume / Basket Seller
A London basket seller in a plain brown dress with white apron, a red scarf or shawl wrapped over her shoulders & a cotton bonnet

French Fishwife / 1850
A French fishwife

Grotto Del Cane
A soberly dressed man with muttonchop whiskers, and a woman in shawl and hat, talk to a traveller in La Grotta del Cane (Cave of the Dog) near Pozzuoli, Italy

Vibrant Floral Shawl
A bold multi-coloured shawl with a deep fringed border & an orientally inspired floral print possibly based on Chinese embroidery popular at the time

Fur-Trimed Shawl 1913
A shawl in a translucent fabric bordered with fur & with a fur-trimmed high stand collar with two pointed capes terminating in a tassel. A fur toque completes the ensemble

Spanish Mother & Child
A Spanish mother looks out for her child who sits on the doorstep eating

Woman Smoking 1930
A young woman smokes a Wills Gold Flake cigarette

Outdoor Dress 1851
Two ladies in the garden, one with a shawl and parasol : the other has a parasol, too, but hasn t opened it yet

Alice / White Queens Shawl
WHITE QUEEN Alice adjusts the White Queens shawl

Darwin, Wife of Charles
EMMA WEDGWOOD DARWIN wife of Charles Darwin, naturalist

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"Unveiling the Beauty of Shawls: A Multicultural Journey" Step into a world where vibrant colors and intricate patterns intertwine, as we explore the captivating allure of shawls. From the Rainbow illustration by Arthur Ferrier to Gypsy Splendour captured by Laura Knight, these timeless accessories have adorned women across cultures for centuries. In an era when suffragettes fought for equality, even cats donned hats and flags on shawls as symbols of empowerment. Welsh Girls in Traditional Costume proudly showcased their heritage through elegantly draped shawls, while Welsh women road builders defied stereotypes with determination and grace. Travel back to Decembre 1896 with Eugene Samuel Grasset's masterpiece, where a woman enveloped in a shawl exudes elegance against a wintry backdrop. Meanwhile, Two women at work in a Mexican kitchen depict everyday life through the lens of an unknown artist from c1850 – their colorful attire enhanced by intricately woven shawls. As Suffragette Lancashire Lass was arrested fighting for her rights, Zoroastrian (Parsee) Beauty from Iran showcases how culture intertwines with fashion through stunningly embroidered shawls. Ulster 1914 - Patriotic Postcard captures national pride amidst conflict, with women proudly displaying their loyalty through stylishly draped garments. Witness Princess Alice of Great Britain & Grand Duke Louis of Hesse embracing romance while wrapped in luxurious fabrics. And finally, journey to Muscat Oman where a semi-veiled woman captivates us with her mystique beneath an exquisite shawl. From artistry to activism and cultural expression to personal style choices – these glimpses into history remind us that beyond being mere accessories; they are powerful storytellers bridging continents and generations. They transcend boundaries and celebrate diversity while adding warmth and beauty to any ensemble. So next time you wrap yourself in your favorite shawl or admire one on display, remember the rich tapestry of stories it carries.