Tassel Collection (#3)

Handwoven Coverlet, c. 1936. Creator: Dorothy Lacey
Handwoven Coverlet, c. 1936

Children and Pets (Furnishing Fabric), Normandie, 1800 / 1820. Creator: Unknown
Children and Pets (Furnishing Fabric), Normandie, 1800/1820. Detail from a larger artwork

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Jordan, Ancient Nabataean city of Petra. Local camel in the Siq. Date: 02/12/2009

Valentine - Mechanical - pull down tassel reveals scene, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical - pull down tassel reveals scene, ca. 1875

Passage 191 (Hyaku kyujuichi dan), from the series "Essays in Idleness for the... early 19th cent
Passage 191 (Hyaku kyujuichi dan), from the series " Essays in Idleness for the Asakusa Group (Asakusagawa Tsurezuregusa)", Japan, early 19th century

Man wearing a fez (oil on board)
3736757 Man wearing a fez (oil on board) by Cavicchioli, Ferdinando (1862-1941); 36.8x20.1 cm; Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Mahogany desk with drawers for artists materials and shelves below for books
6339964 Mahogany desk with drawers for artists materials and shelves below for books by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Chaises longues, Regency style
6338632 Chaises longues, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Chaises longues, Regency style. Reclining sofa in carved wood decorated with gilt)

Dining room window curtains, Regency style
6338608 Dining room window curtains, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Dining room window curtains, Regency style)

Drawing room curtains, Regency style
6338604 Drawing room curtains, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Drawing room curtains, Regency style)

A vallance window curtain
6338606 A vallance window curtain by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: A vallance window curtain. Window with ornate pelmet or valance covering the top curtain rod)

Portrait of himself in bed, from The Yellow Book Vol. III, October 1894 (litho)
DGC288101 Portrait of himself in bed, from The Yellow Book Vol. III, October 1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); 21x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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Tasselled Wobbegong Shark - Fantasea dive site, Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia Date: 24-Jul-19

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Blue Persian Cat, wearing tassel sunglasses Date: 19-12-2019

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Persian Cat wearing tassel sunglasses Date: 19-12-2019

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Turkish Angora Cat, smiling / laughing wearing tassel sunglasses Date: 19-12-2019

Immortals in Clouds, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Creator: Chen Yongqi
Immortals in Clouds, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century

Prunus Tree, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), dated 1892 (from inscription on the back)

A Pair of Boxes, a Letter Box, and Plum Blossoms, n. d. Creator: Shinsai
A Pair of Boxes, a Letter Box, and Plum Blossoms, n.d

Index Page, prints. 1-. 50 (Vol. 1), from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898
Index Page, prints.1-.50 (Vol.1), from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Picture Books and Coin Purse, 1824. Creator: Utagawa Kunimitsu
Picture Books and Coin Purse, 1824

Embroidery, c. 1941. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Embroidery, c. 1941

Initial Letter V (Column) to Volpone, 1898. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Initial Letter V (Column) to Volpone, 1898. Illustration for an edition of Ben Jonsons eponymous comedy play, published by Leonard Smithers

Salome on [a] Settle, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Salome on [a] Settle, 1893. Alternative title: Maitresse d Orchestre. Salome, in a lace-edged black robe with a tassel which trails on the floor, holds a slim pointed object like a conductors baton

Portrait of Himself, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Portrait of Himself, 1894. British artist and eccentric Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) depicts himself as a tiny figure in an enormous canopied bed

Madame Rejane (Half-length), 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Madame Rejane (Half-length), 1894. French actress Gabrielle Rejane as Madame Sans-Gene from the play of the same name by Victorien Sardou and Emile Moreau

Dalmatic, Italy, 1675 / 1700. Creator: Unknown
Dalmatic, Italy, 1675/1700

Portion (From Altar Frontal), Italy, 1501 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Portion (From Altar Frontal), Italy, 1501/25

Bedcover, England, c. 1720 / 40. Creator: Unknown
Bedcover, England, c. 1720/40

Bag, England, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Bag, England, 17th century

Smoking Cap, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Alvin Shiren
Smoking Cap, 1935/1942

Armorial with an Unidentified Coat of Arms, Flanders, c. 1550. Creator: Unknown
Armorial with an Unidentified Coat of Arms, Flanders, c. 1550. Ave Maria Gracia Plena - Hail Mary full of grace

Panel (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1820. Creator: Unknown
Panel (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1820. Chinese-inspired design, window and tasselled curtains

Portiere, Chicago, 1880 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Portiere, Chicago, 1880/1900. Hanging curtain for a door or doorway, designed by Anna G. Lyman

Panel (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1785 / 1890. Creator: Unknown
Panel (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1785/1890. Floral pattern with tassels. Engraved by Pierre Charles Canot after Jean Baptiste Pillement

Caesars Death Makes Cleopatra Mourn from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra, Flanders, c
Caesars Death Makes Cleopatra Mourn, from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra, Flanders, c. 1680. Woven at the workshop of Gerard Peemans, after a design by Justus van Egmont

Civil War Regalia of Major Levi Gheen McCauley, 1887. Creator: George Cope
Civil War Regalia of Major Levi Gheen McCauley, 1887. Military equipment used by an officer in the Union Army

The Arrival of Telemachus on Calypsos Island, from The Story of Telemachus, France, after 1776. Possibly woven at the workshop of Gabriel Babonneix at the Manufacture Royale d Aubusson

The Fall of Phaeton, Aubusson, after 1776. Creator: Manufacture royale d Aubusson
The Fall of Phaeton, Aubusson, after 1776. The Fall of Phaeton (Phaetontis casus) from Ovids Metamorphoses. Possibly woven at the workshop of Gabriel Babonneix at the Manufacture Royale d Aubusson

Epaulet, c. 1936. Creator: Erwin Schwabe
Epaulet, c. 1936

Table Scarf, c. 1938. Creator: Erwin Schwabe
Table Scarf, c. 1938

Man with a Pen, 1827 / 30. Creator: Jonas Welch Holman
Man with a Pen, 1827/30. The sitter wears a gold and pearl tie-pin, and holds a quill pen

Ceremonial Scarf (bufando or ufanta), Bolivia, 1850 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Scarf (bufando or ufanta), Bolivia, 1850/1900

Portrait of a Lady of the Wentworth Family (Probably Jane Cheyne), 1563

Powder Flask, Germany, late 16th or early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Powder Flask, Germany, late 16th or early 17th century

Childs Cape, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edna C. Rex
Childs Cape, 1935/1942

Smallsword and Scabbard, England, 1744 / 45. Creators: John Berthellot, Matthew Feesey
Smallsword and Scabbard, England, 1744/45

Bookmark with Tassel, Coventry, 19th century. Creator: Thomas Stevens
Bookmark with Tassel, Coventry, 19th century

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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.