Tassel Collection (#8)

Portrait man Pieter Anthonisz van Bronckhorst
Portrait of a man, probably Pieter Anthonisz van Bronckhorst (1588-1661), probably Pieter Anthonisz van Bronckhorst (1588-1661)

Martha Washingtons Bedroom Postcard. Martha Washingtons Bedroom Postcard

Greetings card with golden bells, Lead Kindly Light
Greetings card with golden bells and white tassels - Lead Kindly Light. Date: early 20th century

Cutout greetings card, cornucopia of flowers with tassels. Date: circa 1890s

White flowers with orange tassel on a Christmas card
White flowers, orange tassel and verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

French mourning card, Sincere Sympathie, with embossed design and two black tassels. Date: circa 1880s

Christmas and New Year card with initial R, waterside scene and tassels. Date: early 20th century

Ornate greetings card with initial M
Ornate greetings card with gothic style initial M and brown tassels. Date: early 20th century

New Year card with initial N, star and verse. Date: early 20th century

Gold and silver ornate design on a greetings card - Kindest Greeting. Date: early 20th century

Bird and flowers on an embossed greetings card with initial R. Date: circa 1910s

Le Cardinal Jules Mazarin, 1659. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Le Cardinal Jules Mazarin, 1659

Native African Matabele chief warrior standing outside a hut. Date: circa 1930

Hair-decorations in fashion 1911
Selection of evening headdresses. 1911

Cartoon, Women also profiteer, WW1
Cartoon, Women also profiteer. Showing how women are also profiting from the war, either by socialising with servicemen or selling them expensive flowers, food and drink. Date: 1916

KAMEHAMEHA V (1830-1872). King of Hawaiian Islands, 1863-1872. Oil on canvas, 1879, by William F. Cogswell, after a photograph

EUROPEAN OFFICER, 1890s. American actor Jameson Lee Finney photographed in costume by Sarony, 1890s

The Wedding of Princess Mary - the smiling bride - On 28 February 1922, Princess Mary married Henry Charles George, Viscount Lascelles, K.G

Victorian boy in jacket and breeches
A little Victorian boy wearing jacket and breeches, leaning casually against a table in the photographers studio

Bedouin riding camel, Sinai, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Robes of the Order of the Garter, 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]

King James I and VI. 1603, (1904). Artist: Paulus van Somer
King James I. and VI. 1603, (1904). James VI and I (19 June 1566 - 27 March 1625) was King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England

James II, 1886. Artist: Thomas Browne
James II, 1886. King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII, from 6 February 1685 until he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688

The Dymoke Suit of Armour at Windsor Castle, 1902. Artist: C Clarke
The Dymoke Suit of Armour at Windsor Castle, 1902. A work depicting a suit of armour by Jacob Halder (active 1576-1608). From The Connoisseur Vol. III [Otto Limited, London, 1902.]

Louis-Philippe I of France. Artist: H Dawe
Louis-Philippe I of France. King Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) was the last king to rule France

Matilda of Scotland, Queen of Henry I, (19th century). Matilda (1080-1118), daughter of Malcolm III of Scotland, married Henry I of England in 1100

The Opera, late 18th-early 19th century, (1912). Artist: A W Huffam
The Opera, late 18th-early 19th century, (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

Bonnet Of Swiss Guard, (1885). Artist: Wille
Bonnet Of Swiss Guard, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Major-General Hector Archibald MacDonald, British soldier, 1902. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Major-General Hector Archibald MacDonald, British soldier, 1902. Fighting Mac (1853-1903), a distinguished but controversial officer in the British army

Paul Sanford Methuen, 3rd Baron Methuen, British military commander, 1902. Artist: Window & Grove
Paul Sanford Methuen, 3rd Baron Methuen, British military commander, 1902. Methuen (1845-1932) achieved the rank of Lieutenant General in 1899

King George III of Great Britain, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
King George III of Great Britain, 19th century. Portrait of George William Frederick (1738-1820), King of Great Britain

Bag face with soumak brocading, Caucasus. From a private collection

Turkmen cover with fringe. From a private collection

Gardes de la Porte, Insignia Artist: Eugene Titeux
Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 2

Gardes-du-Corps de Roi, Insignia Artist: Eugene Titeux
Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 2

Cent-Suisses, Insignia Artist: Eugene Titeux
Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 2

Gardes de la Prevote de l Hotel, Insignia Artist: Eugene Titeux
Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 2

Gardes-du-Corps de Monsieur, Insignia Artist: Eugene Titeux
Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 2

Parisian woman 1908
Parisian woman wearing beautiful Edwardian mantle. Date: 1908

High fashion evening coats 1912
French models wearing elegant wrap-over fur trim coats. Date: 1912

Studio portrait of a man, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies
Studio portrait of a Victorian man in uniform, taken at Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. Date: circa 1870s

Costume for April 1913
Three effective spring womens clothing. (Left), wrap-around afternoon frock, black Liberty satin contrast is obtained with gold embroidered brocade of the blouse-jacket, finished with tassels

Fashion for fur trimming 1913
Women models wearing the lastest fashionable winter jackets with fur trim. 1913

Programme cover, Theatre Royal, Brussels, Belgium
Programme cover, Theatre Royal des Galeries St Hubert, Brussels, Belgium. 1928

Christmas card, girl sitting under mistletoe. circa 1905

Christmas card, black cat and china cat, with mistletoe. circa 1905

Greetings card, Little Mischief, boy and kitten. circa 1905

Hairstyle instruction leaflet, combouts for shorter hair. (2 of 2) circa 1960s

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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.