Polka Collection

Margaret Thatcher 1925-
MARGARET THATCHER nee ROBERTS First woman to be British Prime Minister (Conservative) 1979-90

Girls Play Bowls / 1940S
Faith Dorn, Alice Talton, Juanita Stark, Lucia Carroll and Jean Ames wearing various sunsuits show a bit of leg on the bowling green

Music cover for Two Marionettes Polka, composed by May Ostlere. Two puppets (without strings!) are depicted dancing on a small stage, framed by red and gold curtains

The Bystander front cover by William Barribal
Woman in a yellow, polka dot dress trying on a variety of jaunty, colourful hats

LA Tarasque Polka

Polka Dot Bikini 1950S
An athletic young woman, wearing an itsy bitsy polka dot bikini with spaghetti straps, sinks into the wet sand on a beach

Teeny Weeny Bikini 1950S
A rather experienced looking blonde model poses in an itsy bitsy teeny weeny red & white polka dot bikini & white high heeled slingback shoes. She holds the straps of the top

Music cover, Ta-Ra-Ra Boom-De-Ay Polka, arranged by Josef Meissler on Lottie Collins popular song. 1892

Cover design for Dutch Dolls Polka, a song by May Ostlere, published by Enoch & Sons, London. Arrangements are also available for orchestra, instrumental septet, and military and brass bands

Cats Dancing a Polka
TABBY POLKA A trio of cats with arms linked dance a polka by moonlight

Woman in ball gown of coral taffeta with silk ruffles. Robe de bal en taffetas corail a volants de gaze de soie. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by H

The Electric Polka by Alphonse Cary
Promotional music sheet for The Electric Polka by Alphonse Cary, circa 1880s, showing Mestopheles shining an electric light over the recently-constructed Victoria Embankment in London Date

Marquise de Casa Maury
The Marquise de Casa Maury, formerly Miss Paula Gellibrand, and Mrs Loel Guinness, formerly Joan Yarde-Buller, daughter of Lord Churston. Joan later divorced her husband and married Prince Aly Khan

Charles and Diana, St Marys, Isles of Scilly
Charles and Diana, Prince and Princess of Wales, on a visit to St Mary s, Isles of Scilly, with a crowd of spectators lining the street

Fancy-Ball Polka, music sheet
Cover design for a music sheet, The Fancy-Ball Polka, by E Reynolds. A late Victorian family is depicted, with adults and children dressed up for a party

Polka at a Hunt Ball
Dancing the polka at a hunt ball

Different dancer performing the Polka. 19th century (french engraving)
5669292 Different dancer performing the Polka. 19th century (french engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Couple dancing the Polka c
3916906 Couple dancing the Polka c; (add.info.: Couple dancing the Polka c.1845.Score cover from Jullien's 'Celebrated polka as danced at the Soirees du Haut-ton in London, Paris)

An amalgamation polka, 1845. Creator: Edward Williams Clay
An amalgamation polka, 1845

Juvenile Ball at the Mansion-House, on New Year's Eve, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Juvenile Ball at the Mansion-House, on New Year's Eve, 1850. Children's party in the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London

A Collection of the Most Admired Polkas... n.d. Creator: James Queen
A Collection of the Most Admired Polkas... n.d

Polka dots in white and blue pattern fabric Close up of blue polka dots in white fabric. Hi res

Still life close up detail of a bright red piece of paper with aligned white polka dots and texture Still life close up detail of a bright red piece of paper with aligned white polka dots

Woman in dress of polka-dot crepon, and girl with dog
Woman in dress of polka-dot crepon, and girl in cherry and green check dress with dog. Robe de crepon blanc a pois jaune, robe de fillette en ecossais cerise et vert

Man in new blue suit, pearl vest and white shirt, 1913
Man in new blue suit, pearl vest and white shirt, designed by Kriegck, with red-lined cape. Habit nouveau par Kriegck. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Princess Margaret at Bethnal Green Youth Week, 1950
Princess Marget visiting Bethnal Green in the East End of London to open the boroughs Youth Week. Pictured wearing a black straw hat trimmed with a single pink osprey. Date: 1950

Yellow Hat - Black Jumper - Yellow Polka Dot Bag - Murray
Yellow Hat - Black Jumper - Yellow Polka Dot Bag - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Ferencz Hegedus - Hungarian Violinist
Ferencz Hegedus (1881-1944) - Hungarian Violinist. Date: circa 1910s

Abstract Painting Polka Dots Pattern Ii
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Abstract Painting Polka Dots Pattern
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Music cover, Rye House Polka, by Meyer Lutz, dedicated to the committee of the Clapham Institution, with a view of The Rye House by the River Lea, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Date: 1853

Music cover, The Cricketer's Polka, by W H Stephenson
Music cover, The Cricketer's Polka, for the pianoforte with vocal refrain, composed by W.H. Stephenson Date: circa 1883

Music cover, Mephistopheles Polka, by Richard Eilenberg
Music cover, Mephistopheles Polka for piano, by Richard Eilenberg Date: 1895

Music cover, The Sea Serpent Polka, by Carlo Minasi Date: circa 1850

Music cover, The Ratcatcher's Polka, and The Donkey's Galop, by J Harroway, based on the popular song, The Ratcatcher's Daughter. Date: 19th century

Music cover, The New Haymarket Polka, by Meredith Ball, showing the proscenium arch and safety curtain of the Haymarket Theatre, London Date: circa 1880

Music cover, As You Like It Polka, by Adam Wright
Music cover, As You Like It Polka, composed by Adam Wright, design by Alfred Concanen Date: 19th century

Illustration, Great-Grandpapa's Night Club
Colour illustration, Great-Grandpapa's Night Club'. showing men and women dancing. From a page captioned, Pleasures of The Era of Peace: Penny-farthing and Polka'

Illustration, Wedding Party on Wheels
Colour illustration, The Wedding Party on Wheels, showing men, women, and children of a wedding party on bicycles in a park

Designs for women's summer dresses. The patterns were available to order for home dressmakers. Date: 1932

Dryden Die Dame Toilet Make Lipstick Spring 1928
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Dryden Die Dame Costume Woman Women Spring 1928
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Dryden Die Dame Female Types Spring 1928 1920s
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"I seized her round the waist, and we were silly enough to be executing a wild kind of polka when Sarah
971565 " I seized her round the waist, and we were silly enough to be executing a wild kind of polka when Sarah entered" (engraving) by Grossmith

Cross breed Dog, smiling, wearing sun hat Date: 18-Mar-19

Cross Breed Dog, mouth open, polka dot background Date: 18-Mar-19

Border Collie dogs, two looking over wooden fence, polka dot background Date: 18-Mar-19

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"Polka: A Timeless Dance and Fashion Statement" From the vibrant 1940s to the modern era, it has left an indelible mark on various aspects of our lives. This lively dance form, accompanied by its catchy tunes, has transcended generations and cultures. In the 1940s, as Margaret Thatcher was making her mark in politics, girls were seen enjoying a leisurely game of bowls while swaying to the rhythm beats. The music cover for "Two Marionettes Polka" captured the essence of this joyful dance with its playful illustrations. Not limited to just music, it also found its way into fashion trends. The Poodle Polka became a sensation in the '50s when women adorned themselves with charming poodle-themed accessories and clothing items. Meanwhile, iconic images like William Barribal's artwork on The Bystander front cover showcased elegant ladies donning polka dot bikinis or flaunting their figures in teeny weeny bikinis. Artists like David Wright celebrated not only the dance but also its influence on design. His Streamline Fuselage depicted sleek aircraft inspired by polka's rhythmic movements—a testament to how this dance style permeated every aspect of life. The LA Tarasque Polka brought a touch of exoticism to this beloved genre as it incorporated elements from different cultures into its melodies and steps. It served as a reminder that polka had become more than just a European tradition; it had evolved into an international phenomenon. Musicians like Alphonse Cary added their own twist to traditional tunes with compositions such as "The Electric Polka, " blending classic sounds with contemporary electronic beats—an innovative take on an age-old art form. Even royalty couldn't resist being swept away by polkas' infectious energy.