Tassles Collection (#3)

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

Fashion Hats of 1827
A selection of six bonnets, plumed hats and turban hats in satin, all in bright colours with elegant decoration

BILL CODY BUFFALO BILL
WILLIAM FREDERICK CODY American scout and showman. Toured America and Europe with his Wild West Show from 1883

Moscow State Circus
A female acrobat skillfully balances on one arm on a male acrobats head. Photographed when the circus was visiting Cornwall, England

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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.