Veil Collection (#98)

WOMENs HATS, 1868. Two bonnets and a round hat with veil. Wood engravings from an American womens magazine of 1868

VEILED MUSLIM WOMAN. Line engraving, 19th century

BRIDAL GOWNS, 1868. Wood engraving from an American womens magazine of 1868

BEAUTY IN GONDOLA, 1842. Stipple engraving, English, 1842

CONSTANTINOPLE, 1853. Street scene in Constantinople. Wood engraving, English, 1853

CATHERINE PARR (1512-1548). Sixth wife of King Henry VIII of England. Line and stipple engraving, 1829, after Hans Holbein the Younger

CONSTANTINOPLE, 1854. Street scene in Constantinople. Wood engraving, English, 1854

PRISON: THE TOMBS, 1870. Women visiting prisoners in the Tombs, New York City. Colored wood engraving, American, 1870

VICTORIA OF ENGLAND / n(1819-1901). Queen of Great Britain, 1837-1901
VICTORIA OF ENGLAND /n(1819-1901). Queen of Great Britain, 1837-1901. American bank note engraving, late 19th century

NUN, 19th CENTURY. Stipple engraving, early 19th century

LADY EMILY MARY PALMERSTON (1787-1869). Wife of Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston. Line engraving, 19th century

ELIZABETH OF AUSTRIA (1837-1898). Empress of Austria, 1854-1898. Steel engraving, Austrian, 19th century

WOMENs FASHION, 1850. Parisian fashion. Steel engraving from an American fashion magazine, 1850

WOMENs FASHION, 1862. Equestrian costumes. Wood engraving, American, 1862

ICE CREAM PARLOR. An ice cream parlor on Broadway in New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1868

HAREM. Steel engraving, French, 19th century

ROME: VESTAL VIRGIN. The Veiled Vestal. Stipple engraving by R. A. Artlett after a statue by R
ROME: VESTAL VIRGIN. The Veiled Vestal. Stipple engraving by R.A. Artlett after a statue by R. Monti, English, 19th century

Head of the Madonna. Date 1921 or 1922

Native transport in Cairo, Egypt, consisting of a cart pulled by a donkey. Date: 20th century

Christmas greetings postcard with dance-related poem
Christmas greetings postcard featuring an inset photograph of a pretty girl wearing a sheer veil, over a sprig of holly, above the following dance-themed poem: " Like a dance be your Christmas

Marriage of Princess Helena to Prince Christian
The marriage of Queen Victorias third daughter, Princess Helena, to Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein from Germany. They married in the private chapel, Windsor Castle on the 5th July 1866

Bystander Royal Wedding Number - Duchess of York
Lady Elizabeth Angela Margeurite Bowes-Lyon (1900 - 2002), Duchess of York, later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, specially drawn for The Bystander Wedding Number by Alan Stern in her bridal veil

Royal wedding: Princess Victoria Melita & Prince Ernst Ludwig
The royal wedding of Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Prince Ernst Ludwig, Grand Duke of Hesse. Queen Victoria embraces the bride after the wedding ceremony. Date: 1894

A wedding party in Mecklenburg, Germany
The bride and groom sit in the middle of a large group of family and friends, on the wedding day in Mecklenburg, Germany. Late 1890s

Duke of Fife marries Princess Louise of Wales
Alexander William George Duff, 6th Earl and 1st Duke of Fife (1849-1912) marries Princess Louise Victoria (1867-1931), eldest daughter of Edward Prince of Wales (Later King Edward VII)

Royal wedding 1893 - the Queen Victorias dress
Queen Victoria, in the dress she wore to the wedding of George Duke of York(later King George V)(1865-1936) to Princess May of Teck(later the Duchess of York, then Queen Mary)(1867-1953). Date: 1893

A Syrian Woman
A opulent studio shot of an exotic Syrian Woman, in a fine dressed and wearing a veil. Date: 1908

Veiled Turkish Woman and boy - Balkans
Veiled Turkish Woman and a young boy somewhere in the Balkan Region Date: 1908

Leap Year Matrimony - Strong Women
I Wed Him. Leap Year Matrimony - Strong Women take fullsome advantage of their right on a leap year to ask for the hand in marriage of their chaps

Wedding group photograph
The happy couple, the groom wearing uniform, with their two bridesmaids and best man. Date: circa 1940

Newly married couple on church steps
A newly married couple appear on the church steps on their wedding day. Date: circa 1930s

Egyptian Muslim Woman
A mohammedan muslim woman with her face covered, probably in Egypt or another North African country. Date: 1930s

Model Bride
A lovely model bride, wearing a tiara-like beaded head- dress, worn with a simple dress, the unusual feature of which are the sleeves and the gathered front. Date: 1930s

German Rural Wedding
A wedding in the Valley of the Spree, near Berlin, Germany. The bride follows the ancient custom of wearing a thick veil over her face. The bridegroom wears a frock coat. Date: 1930s

Bulgarian Muslim Women
Veiled Muslim women (but not the little girl with them), Bulgaria. Date: 1930s

The Blushing Bride
The blushing, fashionable bride, playing demurely with her veil, prayer book in hand. Date: 1930s

Sarajevo Market
Veiled Muslim women at Sarajevo market, Serbia (former Yugoslavia). Date: 1930s

Muslim women sorting ammunition, Turkey, WW1
Muslim women sorting ammunition for the British army in Turkey during the First World War. Date: 1917

Mercia wedding dress, 1953
A wedding dress of pale gold and ivory patterned brocade with a prettily folded bodice and a train cut in one with the skirt. The long, tight-fitting sleeves are cuffed with mink. Date: 1953

Outfits by Premet, Bernard and Jenny
Three ladies in the latest daytime outfits, standing near a sports car. On the left, a beige three-piece in crepe de chine, by Premet. In the middle, a beige outfit with red buttons, by Bernard

Wedding dress of Princess Francoise of Bourbon-Parma by Heim
The wedding dress design by Jacques Heim for Princess Francoise de Bourbon-Parmas marriage to Prince Edward Lobkowicz at Notre Dame Paris in January 1960

Alexandra Feodorovna, Empress of Russia
Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova, Empress of Russia (1872-1918). Born Princess Alix of Hesse and of the Rhine, she became the wife of Emperor Nicholas II in 1894. Date: circa 1894-1905

Hat by Molyneux, 1930
A hat by Captain Molyneux using felt and curves breitschwantz fur at the sides and back of this close-fitting mode. A fine full veil with a spotted border softens the line and falls to the chin

Wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip smiling and waving from the royal coach during the procession through London following their wedding. 20 November 1947

Veiled Lady of Grand Cairo, Egypt
A Lady of Grand Cairo, Egypt. An Egyptian woman in a white robe with a veil across her face. 1803

Woolland afternoon hat, 1953
In 1953, you had hats specifically to wear in the afternoon! This one, from Woollands is the perfect summer complement to a dark town frock (you also had dresses that were only worn in town)

Israel - Bethlehem - Women in Traditional Costume Date: circa 1910s

Winston Churchill and his daughter in Switzerland, 1946
Mr. Winston Churchill with his daughter, Mary, driving to the Chateau Lohn on his arrival in Berne, where he was warmly welcomed. 1946

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"Unveiling the Mystique: A Journey through Time and Cultures" Arab Girl Dancing: In a mesmerizing display of grace, her veil sways with every rhythmic movement. Mary, Queen of Scots: The tragic queen's veiled fate concealed her true emotions and ambitions. The wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip - 20th: Amidst regal splendor, a delicate lace veil adorned the future Queen Elizabeth II. Veiled Egyptian Woman - Cairo: Her eyes tell stories untold as she walks through the bustling streets of Cairo, hidden behind her elegant veil. St. Augustine and his mother St. Monica, 1855 (oil on canvas): A tender moment captured in art where love transcends all barriers, even those draped by a veil. Yosemite Valley Viewpoint: Nature's ethereal beauty unfolds before our eyes as misty veils cascade down towering cliffs. Strolling along the Seashore, 1909 (oil on canvas): As gentle waves kiss the shore, a woman strolls gracefully wearing a light scarf that dances like sea foam in the breeze. Mary Queen of Scotland (1542-1567): Her life shrouded in turmoil and political intrigue; her veiled countenance hides secrets that history still seeks to uncover. Semi-veiled woman at Muscat, Oman: In this land rich with tradition and heritage, an enchanting glimpse is offered into Omani culture through an intricately patterned face covering known as niqab or burqa. Pyramus & Thisbe: Like star-crossed lovers separated by fate's cruel handkerchief-like barrier – their tale echoes throughout time under love's forbidden veil. Wedding in the rain: Raindrops fall softly onto white lace veils as two souls unite amidst nature’s tears, symbolizing the resilience of love against life's challenges.