Bobbed Collection (page 4)

Louise Brooks / Dogs
American silent film actress, LOUISE BROOKS (1906-1985), with two toy dogs: Dismal Desmond (left), and Bonzo (right)

FLAPPERS, 1926. Canadian advertisement for womens dresses, 1926

Silent Still: Beauty Parlor

SCANDALS SONGSHEET, 1928. Sheet music cover for a song from George Whites Scandals of 1928

Silent Film Still: Beach

SILENT FILM STILL: SMOKING. Alice Averill and Jack Duffy

SILENT FILM STILL: WOMAN. American actress Margaret Livingston (1900-1984)

SILENT STILL: MAN & WOMAN. Still from Whispering Wires, 1926

WHITE PANTS WILLIE, 1927. Johnny Hines and Leila Hyams in a scene from the film

SILENT STILL: CHEWING GUM. Alberta Vaughn in a scene from the film The Adventures of Mazie, 1925

EARTHA MAE KITT (1927-2008). American singer and actress. Photographed in the 1960s

SILENT FILM STILL. Betty Compson

THANKS FOR THE BUGGY RIDE. Film still, 1928

FILM STILL: CLARA BOW. Clara Bow in the film of 1932, Love Among the Millionaires

EVELYN BRENT (1899-1975). Originally, Mary Elizabeth Riggs. American cinema actress, primarily in silent films. Silent film still, c1920s

The Modern Girl by G. L Stampa
A series of sketches by G. L. Stampa sub-titled Undress showing a number of female nudes

Elegant young woman -- The Mauve Dress
An elegant young woman with short blonde hair sits in a mauve dress

Little Coppernob by Muriel Dawson
A sweet little girl with glowing red hair gets creative with some paints and paper

Such a Thirsty Maid by Muriel Dawson
An adorable little girl with a blunt bob and brown eyes, enthusiastically drinks a glass of milk

Dressing Time by Muriel Dawson
A sweet little girl with a blunt bobbed hair cut and blue dress finishes dresses by putting on her red shoes

European woman near a river, Middle East
A young European woman standing at the side of a river where dhows are sailing, somewhere in the Middle East

Child crying
A little girl with red bobbed hair wiped her tearful eyes

Portrait study of a young girl
Young girl with bobbed hair and fringe. Pastel study by Raymond Sheppard

The Pink Dress by Lewis Baumer
A demure looking girl with typically shingled and bobbed hair sits on a stool in a lovely pink dress, her silk stockings and slippers just visible

1920s children
A group of boys and girls sit together in a countryside setting during the 1920s, as evidenced by the bobbed hair of some of the girls and short dresses

That Saving Grace by H. M. Tolintyre
A young woman beautifies herself at her dressing table with the help of no less than three maids! The cartoon punchline reads, " Apart from the hygienic value of bobbed hair

Delineator cover January 1930
Front cover illustration featuring a poised and elegant 1920s woman with her red wavy bobbed hair fixed with a clip, wearing a fashionable assortment of matching art deco bangles

Delineator magazine cover August 1927
Stylish art deco front cover featuring a sleek looking blonde woman with fashionable cropped hair positioned against an inky blue starlit sky

Britannia and Eve, July 1934
Front cover illustration featuring a woman with a smart bobbed hair style and large eyes, wearing a coat or shirt with a large collar

The New Dress by Lewis Baumer
Advertisement for Clark & Co and J & P Coats, manufacturers of silks and cottons for dressmaking, showing a young woman admiring herself

The Sphere fashion number 1925
Front cover illustration for The Spheres fashion number in 1925 showing three elegant women perusing a magazine

The Chinese Dress
A pretty young flapper shows off a Chinese dress and quite a lot of leg. She wears a matching brown jacket and flat black pumps

A Mans A Man For A That by Lindsay Cable
Two women dressed in masculine outfits of shirts, ties, flat shoes and, in the case of one, knickerbockers or plus-fours, smoke cigarettes and comment on a passing gentleman wearing a kilt

On the Rocks by Lindsay Cable
A charming illustration in delicate hues depicting a young woman dressed only in a swimsuit sitting up a rock on a beach, and apparently gazing down at her reflection in a rock pool

The Overture To Winter by Charles Robinson
An illustration by Charles Robinson (1870-1937) of a lady with a fashionable 1920s bobbed hair playing the piano whilst her friend conducts with a baton

Eyes of Youth by Baumer
Illustration by Lewis Baumer of a young girl with bobbed hair which would become commonplace during the 1920s

French Womens Prison
Women prisoners at St Lazare, Paris, France, where young and old prisoners live in close proximity

Red-Haired Girl
A colourful design showing the head and shoulders of a red headed girl against a floral checked background

Mrs Heathcote by Jean Gabriel Domergue
Portrait of Mrs Heathcote dressed elegantly in an evening dress with her red hair bobbed, and a string of pearls

Fashion for hair, 1927
A perfectly groomed hairstyle by Francis, of Hanover Square. The hair was permanently waved into a style complementary to the face shape

Louise Brooks / Postcard
American silent film actress, LOUISE BROOKS (1906-1985)

WOMENs PRISON 1920S
A corner of the French " Borstal" for girls at Fresne, where girls under age who have been convicted for small offences are kept and taught an ordinary school curriculum

Flounced Evening Dress
An elegant woman wearing a spotted organdie evening dress with deep flounces around the hem & butterfly sleeves; a garland of flowers is worn around the bodice

Animal Stories for Tiny Folk
Front cover jacket illustration showing two little girls with bobbed hair feeding a menagerie of animals in a farm yard

American Bar, Berlin
ROBERTS BAR Trendy people prop up the bar in glamorous evening dress at " Roberts", the American bar in Berlin

Flapper in Shawl Dress
Flapper posing seductively in a fabulous multi-coloured oriental patterned shawl dress with a long fringe border, smoking a cigarette from a holder. Date: 1926

Creme Anik Make-Up 1928
An elegant young woman using her Creme Anik for whitening the skin

Female Type / 4 Admirers
A fashionable woman, with her four admirers, all of whom wear top hats and monocles

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"Bobbed: A Timeless Hairstyle That Defined an Era" Step back in time to 1962, when Vidal Sassoon revolutionized the hair industry with his iconic bobbed hairstyle. Inspired by the glamorous Louise Brooks of the 1920s, this chic and daring cut became a symbol of liberation and sophistication. Picture yourself in a smoky jazz club, surrounded by flappers dancing the Charleston in their bobbed hairdos. The rhythm of the music matches perfectly with their sharp movements and stylish outfits. In a Camel cigarette ad from 1951, actress Joan Crawford confidently endorses her favorite brand while sporting a sleek bob. This rebellious look challenged societal norms and empowered women to embrace their individuality. Reginald Higgins once wrote, "Cut and he will not come again, " emphasizing how this bold haircut was both transformative and irreversible. It marked a departure from traditional long locks, signaling an era of modernity and progress. Wilton Williams captured the essence of the modern girl in his famous painting titled "The Modern Girl. " With her bobbed hair framing her face, she exudes confidence as she navigates through life's adventures. On Tatler's front cover in May 1962, you'll find a stunning image that showcases Jessie Matthews wearing her wilding-style bob with elegance. Her radiant smile complements this timeless hairstyle perfectly. Travel back further to the roaring twenties when three fashionable flappers boldly exposed their bobs for all to see. These trendsetters embraced change and set new standards for beauty during one of history's most exciting decades. Imagine stepping onto a dance floor where couples passionately tangoed to Vienna's Zum 5 Uhr Tee (Five o'clock Tea) in 1926. Their swift moves were accentuated by their short bobs bouncing along with every step—a true embodiment of freedom on display. Whether it was dancing or simply living life on your own terms, the bobbed hairstyle was a statement of individuality and empowerment.