Festooned Collection

Woman & Aspidistra Photo
A woman in an enormous hat festooned with plumes & fabric sits in the garden outside her door. She rests her arm upon a small, 3 legged table on which stands an aspidistra in a pot

I could do with a new photograph of you girlie
Bonzo outside his tent with a photograph of his girl covered in kisses. Date: circa 1940

Grevy at Cherbourg
Cherbourg is festooned with lights when president Grevy visits the town

Le Ciel - Paris Cabaret Nightclub - Adoration of golden pig
Le Ciel - Montmartre, Paris Cabaret Nightclub. The Cabaret du Ciel (Cabaret of Heaven) was an early version of modern theme restaurants

Olga Valery - French actress - Roses
Olga Timchenko (aka Olga Valery) (1903-2002) - French actress of Ukrainian origin - performing at the Casino de Paris. The (remarkable) comment on the postcard reverse reads as follows

An autumn hedgerow festooned with Clematis vitalba, also known as Old man's beard and Traveller's Joy. Date: circa 1905

Fantasy Garden Scene
Idealised scene of the back garden of a large house festooned with flowers. Date: 1940s

Patriotic fancy dress, c. 1910
A man dressed up as a woman pushing a pram festooned with streamers and flags and containing three children in bonnets and bedecked straw hats

Two Spanish women on a balcony - Cadiz, Southern Spain
Delightful scene by Manuel Garcia y Rodriguez showing two Spanish women on a balcony festooned with flowers - Cadiz, Andalusia, Southern Spain Date: 1904

Solemnity of the World - On the way to a Flower Festival
Solemnity of the World - On the way to the Flower Festival. Date: 1837

Caricature of Crown Prince Willie festooned with jewels
A Thing of Booty. Caricature of Crown Prince Willie festooned with jewels and smoking a pipe. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps

Decking the halls: Christmas decorations, 1871
Women decorate the interior of a house at Christmas with festive greenery. A stags head is being festooned with garlands, whilst a ball of mistletoe hangs from the light. Date: 1871

Advertisement for Crane boilers -- female model (M Colbrook) with red roses. 1959

Sir George Brown - 3
SIR GEORGE BROWN British military commander in the Crimea. Depicted at the end of his life, festooned with medals. Date: 1790 - 1865

The Toast of To-Day by William Barribal
A couple enjoy a drink together at a bar festooned with Christmas decorations

Pour le mois de juin
Parisian fashions for the month of June, worn by two women standing under a pergola festooned with climbing roses

Military / 14th Century
Knight in battle-dress with lance

Girl Posts Parcel 1880S
A little girl in a huge fruit festooned bonnet, arms full with a doll, umbrella & muff, looks up at the high slot on the red pillar box & wonders how she will ever reach it

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In a world of endless possibilities, she was the woman who could turn any moment into a masterpiece. Aspidistra Photo captured her essence, but she yearned for something new, an image that would truly reflect her vibrant spirit. "I could do with a new photograph of you girlie, " he whispered with anticipation in his eyes. She smiled mischievously, knowing that this time she would surprise him beyond measure. Grevy at Cherbourg stood tall and proud, just like her. They shared an unspoken connection; both adorned with elegance and grace. The autumn hedgerow embraced them both, festooned with Clematis vitalba - Old man's beard and Traveller's Joy - nature's way of celebrating their presence. Le Ciel - Paris Cabaret Nightclub beckoned her to its enchanting realm where adoration took the form of a golden pig. Olga Valery, the French actress surrounded by roses, reminded her that beauty is meant to be celebrated in all its forms. Two Spanish women on a balcony in Cadiz transported her to Southern Spain's vibrant streets. Festooned with colorful attire and infectious laughter, they embodied the joyous spirit she sought to capture within herself. A fantasy garden scene unfolded before her eyes as imagination ran wild. In this whimsical oasis filled with magical creatures and blooming flowers, anything was possible. Patriotic fancy dress from c. 1910 reminded her of the power of unity amidst diversity; festooned in reds, whites, and blues symbolizing strength through harmony. The Opening of the Suez Canal in Port Said 1869 showcased history being made; festoons fluttering proudly as ships sailed through triumphantly forging new paths towards progress. A caricature depicted Crown Prince Willie festooned with jewels; a reminder that even those born into privilege can find themselves entangled in life's complexities. Decking the halls during Christmas in 1871 brought warmth and joy to her heart.