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Tassle Collection (#2)

"Tassle: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Culture" From the ancient ink on vellum of The Declaration of Arbroath to the majestic Pyramids of Giza

Background imageTassle Collection: Red Roses on Fan, New Year Card (chromolitho)

Red Roses on Fan, New Year Card (chromolitho)
731296 Red Roses on Fan, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Roses on Fan)

Background imageTassle Collection: Spaniel on a Cushion

Spaniel on a Cushion
RAF63518 Spaniel on a Cushion by Spanish School, (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageTassle Collection: British Army uniform of Major General Isaac Brock, c. 1812

British Army uniform of Major General Isaac Brock, c. 1812
PNP468344 British Army uniform of Major General Isaac Brock, c.1812 (coat and breeches with metal buttons) by English School

Background imageTassle Collection: Ichikawa Danjuro VII in the Shibaraku role, 1823 (woodblock print)

Ichikawa Danjuro VII in the Shibaraku role, 1823 (woodblock print)
FIT111483 Ichikawa Danjuro VII in the Shibaraku role, 1823 (woodblock print) by Kunimasa II, Utagawa (fl.1823); 21.1x18.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageTassle Collection: Portrait of a Mandarin, probably Cantonese, circa 1890s, c

Portrait of a Mandarin, probably Cantonese, circa 1890s, c
990454 Portrait of a Mandarin, probably Cantonese, circa 1890s, c.1890s (crystoleum print, gilt surround, folding morocco case) by British Photographer

Background imageTassle Collection: Womans headcloth ('taritat or tarredat')

Womans headcloth ("taritat or tarredat")
1072312 Womans headcloth (" taritat or tarredat" ), late 19th century (wool; plain weave, resist-dyed and painted) by Moroccan School (19th Century); 138.4x99 cm; Dallas Museum of Art

Background imageTassle Collection: Stilleben, from The House of Friedmann U. Weber, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)

Stilleben, from The House of Friedmann U. Weber, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3496701 Stilleben, from The House of Friedmann U. Weber, from Styl, pub.1922 (pochoir print) by German School, (20th century); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageTassle Collection: By his Masters Chair, 1850 (panel) (detail of 77804)

By his Masters Chair, 1850 (panel) (detail of 77804)
BON323492 By his Masters Chair, 1850 (panel) (detail of 77804) by Malbon, William (1805-77); 53.5x41 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageTassle Collection: General Cisse and Staff Officer (b / w photo)

General Cisse and Staff Officer (b / w photo)
NAM261040 General Cisse and Staff Officer (b/w photo) by Fenton, Roger (1819-69); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageTassle Collection: Fan; on one side Narihira and the pilgrim; on the other, chrysanthemums and a brook

Fan; on one side Narihira and the pilgrim; on the other, chrysanthemums and a brook
5981350 Fan; on one side Narihira and the pilgrim; on the other, chrysanthemums and a brook, Edo period, late 17th- early 18th century (ink, colour & gold on paper) by Korin

Background imageTassle Collection: Fan; on one side Narihira and the pilgrim; on the other, chrysanthemums and a brook

Fan; on one side Narihira and the pilgrim; on the other, chrysanthemums and a brook
5981349 Fan; on one side Narihira and the pilgrim; on the other, chrysanthemums and a brook, Edo period, late 17th- early 18th century (ink, colour & gold on paper) by Korin

Background imageTassle Collection: Welcome to the Show

Welcome to the Show
Heike Willers

Background imageTassle Collection: Geminiano Caldarostaro crying out and holding a tub, with a tasseled hat, ca. 1597-1601

Geminiano Caldarostaro crying out and holding a tub, with a tasseled hat, ca. 1597-1601

Background imageTassle Collection: Sword Bayonet, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen &

Sword Bayonet, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen &
Sword Bayonet, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Background imageTassle Collection: Tyrolese, from Worlds Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Tyrolese, from Worlds Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Background imageTassle Collection: Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman, 1663 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman, 1663 (oil on canvas)
XKH141374 Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman, 1663 (oil on canvas) by Elliger, Ottmar the Elder (1633-79); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageTassle Collection: Algeria - A Moor

Algeria - A Moor Date: circa 1907

Background imageTassle Collection: Dr. Birch and His Young Friends, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain

Dr. Birch and His Young Friends, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
Dr. Birch and His Young Friends, 1880. Sir William Harcourt, the Liberal Home Secretary, prepares a birch labelled Juvenile Offenders Act

Background imageTassle Collection: Still life with flowers and plate (oil on canvas)

Still life with flowers and plate (oil on canvas)
XIR387344 Still life with flowers and plate (oil on canvas) by Gobin, Michel (fl.1681); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; (add.info)

Background imageTassle Collection: Portrait of a Woman, called La Bella (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Woman, called La Bella (oil on canvas)
XAL341295 Portrait of a Woman, called La Bella (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait de femme, dite La Bella; ); Italian

Background imageTassle Collection: Portrait of a woman (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a woman (oil on canvas)
XIR391418 Portrait of a woman (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (19th century); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; (add.info.: Portrait de femme; ); Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageTassle Collection: Catherine II, engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930) from Histoire de la

Catherine II, engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930) from Histoire de la
KW271272 Catherine II, engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930) from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc (1811-82) (engraving) by Viollat

Background imageTassle Collection: Vehicle of a Rich Man in Delhi, 1874-76 (oil on canvas)

Vehicle of a Rich Man in Delhi, 1874-76 (oil on canvas)
BAL172728 Vehicle of a Rich Man in Delhi, 1874-76 (oil on canvas) by Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilievich (1842-1904); 28.5x41.1 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageTassle Collection: Marie-Anne de Bourbon (1666-1739) Mademoiselle de Blois, Blowing Soap Bubbles (oil

Marie-Anne de Bourbon (1666-1739) Mademoiselle de Blois, Blowing Soap Bubbles (oil
XIR172624 Marie-Anne de Bourbon (1666-1739) Mademoiselle de Blois, Blowing Soap Bubbles (oil on canvas) by Mignard, Pierre (1612-95); 132x96 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Background imageTassle Collection: Portrait of an Armenian, 1771 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of an Armenian, 1771 (oil on canvas)
XYC136961 Portrait of an Armenian, 1771 (oil on canvas) by Cosway, Richard (1742-1821); 91.5x71.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageTassle Collection: ACTOR, 19th CENTURY. Portrait of an actor. Photograph, late 19th century

ACTOR, 19th CENTURY. Portrait of an actor. Photograph, late 19th century

Background imageTassle Collection: Pipe Player of the Solomon Islands

Pipe Player of the Solomon Islands, a collection of nearly one thousand islands in Oceania (that form a sovereign country) - performing music for a traditional dance. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageTassle Collection: Italy, Scarf of the Regiment of the Nice Cavalry

Italy, Scarf of the Regiment of the Nice Cavalry
Militaria, Italy. Scarf of the Regiment of the Nice Cavalry

Background imageTassle Collection: Italy, Corazzieri buglers uniform at cuirassiers gala

Italy, Corazzieri buglers uniform at cuirassiers gala
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Cuirassier trumpeter in full dress uniforms. Detail: frogs, cordonnieres and fringed epaulettes

Background imageTassle Collection: Italy, Corazzieri trumpeters shoulder pad at cuirassiers gala

Italy, Corazzieri trumpeters shoulder pad at cuirassiers gala
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Cuirassier in full dress uniform. Detail: fringed epaulette

Background imageTassle Collection: Italy, Corazzieri trumpeter at cuirassiers gala

Italy, Corazzieri trumpeter at cuirassiers gala
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Cuirassier trumpeter in full dress uniform

Background imageTassle Collection: Asia, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, red lanterns in Chinese temple

Asia, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, red lanterns in Chinese temple

Background imageTassle Collection: Greek man in traditional attire

Greek man in traditional attire
An older Greek man in traditional attire - captioned as Ex-depute Striphtombolas. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTassle Collection: Theatre / Exotic / Actresses

Theatre / Exotic / Actresses
Two Chinese actresses in traditional costume. Date: circa 1880

Background imageTassle Collection: Shoeshine Boy - Turkey

Shoeshine Boy - Turkey
Turkish shoeshine boy (or in this case man!) brushes his clients boots to a gleaming finish




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"Tassle: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Culture" From the ancient ink on vellum of The Declaration of Arbroath to the majestic Pyramids of Giza, tassles have adorned various aspects of human history. These intricate embellishments hold a significant place in our world, representing both style and tradition. In a black and white photograph, a camel stands proudly before the Pyramids of Giza, its regal saddle decorated with delicate tassles. This image captures the fusion between nature's beauty and man-made artistry. A woman draped in an exotic shawl exudes grace as she showcases the allure of tassles. With each movement, these ornamental threads sway gracefully, adding an element of enchantment to her ensemble. Even Scottish football legend Kenny Dalglish embraces this timeless trend. In a heartwarming family portrait, he proudly displays his heritage by wearing a kilt adorned with elegant tassles that dance along with every step he takes. The charm doesn't stop there; even pets can indulge in this fashionable accessory. The Squires Pets are seen sporting collars embellished with dainty tassles, showcasing how this decorative element transcends species boundaries. Throughout history, interior design has also embraced the allure accents. Victorian Shelf Drapery from 1940 showcases Vera Van Voris' creativity as she incorporates these whimsical details into home decor - transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary ones. Embroidery samplers for work baskets offer inspiration for craft enthusiasts seeking to add frills and tassles to their creations. These patterns serve as reminders that even functional items can be transformed into works of art through careful attention to detail. Elegant evening gowns come alive when adorned with brilliant-edged satin and tulle tassels. As depicted in George Barbier's illustrations from Tommaso Antongini's collection or Costumes Parisien's pochoir prints, these garments exude sophistication and glamour.