Tassel Collection (#2)

Still life with Wood Pigeon and Powder Horn, 1874. Creator: Guillaume Anne van der Brugghen
Still life with Wood Pigeon and Powder Horn, 1874

The Conversation, c.1850-c.1899. Creator: David Joseph Bles
The Conversation, c.1850-c.1899

Portrait of Willem II (1626-50), Prince of Orange, c.1653. Creator: Workshop of Gerard van Honthorst
Portrait of Willem II (1626-50), Prince of Orange, c.1653

Crosbie, Violet, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Dec. 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Crosbie, Violet, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Dec. 3

Costume studies, Megara, 1896. Creator: Niels Skovgaard
Costume studies, Megara, 1896

Nicholson, Martha, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Nicholson, Martha, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 22

Trompe l'oeil of a Letter Rack with Proclamation by Frederik III, 1672. Creator: Cornelis Norbertus Gysbrechts
Trompe l'oeil of a Letter Rack with Proclamation by Frederik III, 1672

Trompe l'oeil of a Letter Rack with Christian V's Proclamation, 1671. Creator: Cornelis Norbertus Gysbrechts
Trompe l'oeil of a Letter Rack with Christian V's Proclamation, 1671

Trompe l'oeil - Letter Rack with a Barber-Surgeon's Instruments, 1668. Creator: Cornelis Norbertus Gysbrechts
Trompe l'oeil - Letter Rack with a Barber-Surgeon's Instruments, 1668

Coverlet, c. 1940. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Coverlet, c. 1940

Woman's Coat, c. 1939. Creator: Dorothea Mierisch
Woman's Coat, c. 1939

Indian Blanket, 1935/1942. Creator: Mary Edith Brooks
Indian Blanket, 1935/1942

Tablecloth, c. 1937. Creator: Florence Truelson
Tablecloth, c. 1937

Civil War Sash, c. 1936. Creator: Gladys C. Parker
Civil War Sash, c. 1936

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1650-1660. Creator: Tassel, Jean (1608-1667)
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1650-1660. Found in the Collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

High Post Bed, 1936. Creator: Florence Choate
High Post Bed, 1936

Blue & Grey Striped Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Joseph L. Boyd. Blue & Grey Striped Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Joseph L
Blue & Grey Striped Dress, c. 1937

Afternoon Coat, c. 1938. Creator: Joseph L. Boyd
Afternoon Coat, c. 1938

Silk Purse, c. 1937. Creator: Hugh Clarke
Silk Purse, c. 1937

Man's Dancing Shoe, c. 1936. Creator: Ann Gene Buckley
Man's Dancing Shoe, c. 1936

Bag, 1935/1942. Creator: Ann Gene Buckley
Bag, 1935/1942

Flowers of Yamashita (Yamashita hana), from the series "Contest of Contemporary... late 1780s
Flowers of Yamashita (Yamashita hana), from the series "Contest of Contemporary Beauties (Tosei bijin iro kurabe)", Japan, late 1780s

Queen Elizabeth II, pictured exiting her car during The Royal Family tour of Canada in July 1970. Picture shows Queen Elizabeth II wearing an Indian Jacket to keep warm

The Hotel Tassel, 6, Rue Paul-Emile Jansonstraat, Brussels, Belgium, 2015. Artist
The Hotel Tassel, 6, Rue Paul-Emile Jansonstraat, Brussels, Belgium, 2015. The Hotel Tassel is a town house built in 1893-94 by Victor Horta for the Belgian scientist and professor Emile Tassel

Apron. Creator: Unknown
Apron

Apron. Creator: Unknown
Apron

Apron, 1872-1873. Creator: Unknown
Apron, 1872-1873

Young woman in costume seated full length. (c1860s). Creator: Vilhelm Wallander
Young woman in costume seated full length. (c1860s)

Woman wearing Sami costume - Inga Åren, Frostviken, Lapland, 1870-1898. Creator: Helene Edlund
Woman wearing Sami costume - Inga...ren, Frostviken, Lapland, 1870-1898. Hand-coloured studio portrait

Woman in Sami costume, 1870-1898.s Creator: Helene Edlund
Woman in Sami costume, 1870-1898. Studio photography, hand-coloured. Inga...ren, Frastviken, Lapland

A young woman poses in a folk costume, 1890-1920. Creator: Helene Edlund
A young woman poses in a folk costume, 1890-1920

The Civil War in America: Colonel of 4th Regiment European Brigade of the Confederate Army... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in America: Colonel of 4th Regiment European Brigade of the Confederate Army - from a photograph, 1862. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

Buryat Woman, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Buryat Woman, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka)

Slippers, American, ca. 1892. Creator: Rosenbloom s
Slippers, American, ca. 1892

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PERU Cusco Peruvian man wearing colourful traditional hat with tassels in Mercado del Quiswarcancha. Colorful Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction

Gobelins tapestry and lacework, France and Germany, early 19th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Gobelins tapestry and lacework, France and Germany, early 19th century, (1898). Fig 1: Panel of a Screen by Saint-Ange. Figs 2-5

Dorothy Ward music hall and musical comedy star 1890-1987
Dorothy Ward billed on the music halls as the ?Queen of Musical Comedy?. Pantomime principal boy. Holding out the skirt of an elaborately fringed dress. Hat with long tassel and feathers

An'ei Era [1772-1781] Woman Composing Poems, published in 1891. Creator: Mizuno Toshikata
An'ei Era [1772-1781] Woman Composing Poems, published in 1891. Series: Thirty-six Ways of Loving

Fashions for November - Dress of Green and Grey Striped Silk, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for November - Dress of Green and Grey Striped Silk, 1858. The stripes are exceedingly broad, and are edged at each side with a row of very narrow black lace, set on plain

Portrait of woman seated next to tasselled curtain, (1860-1880?). Creator: Abraham Bogardus
Portrait of woman seated next to tasselled curtain, (1860-1880?)

Robes of the Royal Victorian Order, 1953. The piece is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

The Border Regiment, Uniforms and Colours - Private (1756), Drummer, 55th Regiment (1792), Grenadier, 55th Regiment (1767) Date: 18th century

The Rising Generation, by John Leech, part of a series of 12 drawings published by Punch magazine (1 of 4) Date: 1848

Japanned and Enamelled Ware Date: 19th century

Woman wearing morning dress 1875
Widow wearing elegant Victorian mourning dress, with tassel edge, tails and long train. Hair dressed high at the back with complicated twists and rolls with flat cap. Date: 1875

Tunic dress by Redfern with a draped tango skirt with a train, a jade green fur trimmed tunic & skullcap. A long tassel descends from the back of the dress. Date: 1914

Pinafore dress with loose fitting bodice, low waist line, gathered skirt, Medici style collar & cord & tassel lacing at the sides worn over a light-weight blouse. Date: 1915

Alfred Osborn Pope Nicholson of Tennessee, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Alfred O.P. Nicholson of Tenn. between 1855 and 1865. [Lawyer, newspaper editor, banker and politician]

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"Tassel: A Timeless Ornament Across Cultures and Eras" From the elegant ballet performances of Vaslav Nijinsky to the flamboyant costumes of Pierrot and Columbine, the tassel has adorned various forms of art throughout history. Its versatility is showcased in a recruitment poster for The Royal Marines, symbolizing honor and prestige. Traveling to Bolivia, we encounter llamas donning vibrant tassels as part of their traditional attire, adding a touch of color to their already picturesque surroundings. Meanwhile, evening dress fashion in 1922 embraced this decorative element with sophistication and grace. In an advert for Peter Robinson's gentlemen's clothing from 1895, tassels exude refinement on tailored garments fit for distinguished individuals like Louise Renee de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth. This timeless ornament transcends time and social status. Venturing further east to Cairo's Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, we find a majestic camel standing proudly with its regal saddle adorned by intricate tassels. Even Liu Bei from ancient China recognized the allure of this embellishment during his reign between 161-223 AD. During times of war, such as depicted in The British Colonial Empire wartime poster featuring African Rifles soldiers or through the uniforms and colors worn by The Border Regiment troops; tassels served not only as adornments but also symbols representing bravery and unity. Finally, robes belonging to members of the Royal Victorian Order in 1953 showcase how even within royal circles this ornamental detail remains cherished throughout generations. The humble yet captivating tassel has traversed continents and eras alike – weaving itself into diverse cultures while embodying elegance, tradition, and symbolism wherever it appears.