Tassles Collection (#2)

Girl Standing On Foot Stool (chromolitho)
733310 Girl Standing On Foot Stool (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl Standing On Foot Stool.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Fan with Vase, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730952 Fan with Vase, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fan with Vase)

Fan with Case, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730951 Fan with Case, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fan with Vase)

Edouard Manet, 1865 (photogravure)
STC398860 Edouard Manet, 1865 (photogravure) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edouard Manet (1832-83)

Cardinal Caprara (colour engraving)
XIR429052 Cardinal Caprara (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Bugle, 1954 (copper)
NAM259297 Bugle, 1954 (copper) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: used by Trumpet-Major Henry Joy)

Buffalo Bill (1846-1917) (b / w photo)
PNP247822 Buffalo Bill (1846-1917) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buffalo Bills Wild West Show; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; American

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

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

Fashionable woman with parasol, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986634 Fashionable woman with parasol, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman with parasol, 1801)

Fashionable woman in Etruscan hairstyle, Greek-style tunic, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986457 Fashionable woman in Etruscan hairstyle, Greek-style tunic, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in Etruscan hairstyle)

Welcome to the Show
Heike Willers

Elton John pictured on stage, during preperations for his Jump Up Tour. 31st October 1982

Elton John pictured before he sets off on his first major British tour for five years. He is dressed in one of the outfits he will be wearing on the tour. 31st October 1982

Elton John pictured on stage with other musicians, during preperations for his Jump Up Tour. 31st October 1982

Camel with flowed bridle, Jordan
Close-up profile of camel with flowered bridle, Petra, Jordan Date: circa 1995

Shirt of interlock wool tapestry, Nazca Culture (textile)
XBP343653 Shirt of interlock wool tapestry, Nazca Culture (textile) by Peruvian School; Private Collection; Peruvian, out of copyright

Spain - A Lady from Andalusia
Spain - A Lady from the autonomous community of Andalusia, in traditional costume and tucking into a bottle of something strong, not unlike herself... Date: circa 1910s

WW1 - An Italian Bersagliere - the Bersaglieri are a corps of the Italian Army originally created by General Alessandro La Marmora in the 1830s to serve in the Army of the Kingdom of Sardinia

Rwanda - Sacred Cow, Herd Queen. Postcard published by the Christian Mission of the White Fathers (Missions des Peres Blancs). Date: circa 1910s

Burat people of Siberia: woman, hunter, noble and shaman.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Thessaloniki, Greece - Macedonian Komitadjis - members of a rebel band (cheta) operating in the Balkans during the final period of the Ottoman Empire

Thessaloniki, Greece - A Komitadji - a member of a rebel band (cheta) operating in the Balkans during the final period of the Ottoman Empire

The Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the crowning of King George VI. His mother shares the crowds acclamations. - 1937

Shaman of Yakutsk, Russia
Shaman of Yakutsk - the capital city of the Sakha Republic, Russia. Among the Siberian Chukchis peoples, a shaman is interpreted as someone who is possessed by a spirit who demands that someone

Chinese Actresses taking part in a traditional play
Three Chinese Actresses taking part in a traditional play. Date: circa 1906

Woman in fancy dress costume as the eaglet, l Aiglon.. Lithograph with pochoir stencil handcolouring from Our Fancy Dress Costumes, Paris, 1928

The wrestler, fancy dress costume.. Lithograph with pochoir stencil handcolouring from Our Fancy Dress Costumes, Paris, 1928

Woman in powder box costume.. Lithograph with pochoir stencil handcolouring from Our Fancy Dress Costumes, Paris, 1928

Woman in handbag costume.. Lithograph with pochoir stencil handcolouring from Our Fancy Dress Costumes, Paris, 1928

Womans Dress and Basketry Hat, Ch uan Miao (textile)
XBP341892 Womans Dress and Basketry Hat, Ch uan Miao (textile) by Chinese School, (19th century); American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Chinese

Portrait of Andre Massena, c. 1853 (oil on canvas)
XIR391451 Portrait of Andre Massena, c.1853 (oil on canvas) by Fontaine, Edme Adolphe (1814-83); 215x140 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: Massena (1756-1817)

Indian Woman (colour litho)
BAL109952 Indian Woman (colour litho) by White, John (fl.1570-93) (after); 23.4x13.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: one of the wives of Wyngyne; ); English, out of copyright

Japan - Entrance to the Imperial Palace - Tokyo. Inset photograph set within a fine floral decorative border also featuring a set of curtains. Date: circa 1910

A mounted Emir of the Western Sudan, Nigeria, Africa. Date: 1925

French Ladies Striped Swimming Costume, worn with bathing robe and some remarkable laced greek sandals, matching the design on the costume

Bedouin Chieftain on Horseback with long lance
Bedouin Chieftain (on Horseback with long lance) originating from the vicinity of Gaza in traditional costume. Date: circa 1910s

Maria Cavalieri - Italian Opera Singer - promoted to cash in on the name of the more famous (and more beautiful!) singer Lina Cavalieri. Date: circa 1908

Singapore - A Young boy Chinese Actor Date: 1908

Noahs Ark Sunday at the Heritage Craft Schools, Chailey, Sussex 30 January 1937

Jiving Couple
A Teddy Boy wearing Beetlecrushers, jiving with a girl with a suede jacket with tassles at a dance club. Date: 1980s

Vietnamese Woman - Saigon, Vietnam Date: circa 1910s

Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur - Poultry or game vendors Date: circa 1910s

Algeria - Beautiful Fatma
The Beauty Fatma - portarit of an Algerian woman

Riding through Constantinople on donkeys
A husband and wife ride through Constantinople on a pair of donkeys, with the ladies steed being led by a young servant

Aden, Yemen - Chieftains Camel
An Arabian Chieftains camel and drummer boy with his kettle drums - Aden, Yemen

Colour Sergeant - 37th Regiment of Foot - North Hampshire Regiment amalgamated with the 67th South Hampshire in 1881 to form The Royal Hampshire Regiment. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Cairo Dancing Girl, Egypt
A Dancing Girl from Cairo, Egypt - adorned with a multide of long necklasses and tassles

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"Tassles: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of tassels, where history and art intertwine to create intricate adornments that have captivated humanity for centuries. From the General Gordon Statue in Chatham to the Skating Carnival, these decorative accents have left their mark on various aspects of our lives. At the Skating Carnival, a pretty lady reveller twirls gracefully with a broom adorned with delicate tassels. The vibrant colors and playful movement add an extra touch of elegance to her performance. In the Portrait of Philibert Orry, we see a distinguished figure donning an opulent coat embellished with tassels. This oil on canvas masterpiece showcases how even high-ranking individuals embraced this fashionable trend during the 17th century. A woman draped in an exotic shawl catches our attention next. The tassel trimmings on her garment exude a sense of mystery and allure, transporting us to distant lands filled with rich cultural traditions. Moving forward in time, we encounter Great Britain's Union Flag proudly displaying modern Britannia and Lion motifs alongside intricately designed tassels. These symbols represent strength and unity while paying homage to British heritage. Traveling across continents, we stumble upon a Woman's hood from Cree Nation in Canada's James Bay Region. Crafted from wool cloth, glass beads, and leather, this traditional headpiece showcases exquisite beadwork intertwined with charming tassel details - a testament to indigenous craftsmanship. The horrors of war are not exempt from the influence of tassels either. In WW1 Italy, we witness a cycling sharpshooter known as Bersaglieri sporting his uniform adorned with small but significant decorative elements - including tiny tassels that symbolize bravery amidst chaos. Venturing further south into Spain's Andalusia region reveals another facet of tassel culture through its flamenco dancers' attire.