Fringe Collection (page 8)

Margaret Kennedy, 1937
Margaret Kennedy (1896-1967), English novelist and playwright, 1937. Cigarette card 19 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills

Portrait of Jean Gros, c1460. Artist: Rogier Van der Weyden
Portrait of Jean Gros, c1460. Jean Gros (c1430-1484), was an ambitious administrator in the service of Charles, the future Duke of Burgundy

Mrs. Scott Moncrieff, c1814, (1913). Artist: Henry Raeburn
Mrs. Scott Moncrieff, c1814. Painting held in the National Gallery of Scotland. From The Connoisseur Vol XXXV [Otto Limited, London, 1913.]

Jessie Matthews, British actress, singer and dancer, 1934-1935. A star of stage and screen musicals, Jessie Matthews popularity was at its peak in the 1930s

Bag face with soumak brocading, Caucasus. From a private collection

Turkmen cover with fringe. From a private collection

Mike Stern, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Mike Stern, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2013

Black Model 1960S
A black model wears the 60s Look : Huge eye-catching bauble earrings, thick black eyeliner and heavy eyeshadow and a short hairstyle wig with full fringe. Date: 1960s

Advertisement for Amami hair products, modelled by Lilliane Sottane. 1957

Young collier, Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A young collier, about 14 years old, at a colliery in the Saundersfoot area of Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. The mines employed children as young as ten

Boyish Hairstyle 1950S
A rather doleful looking ingenue with short pageboy hairstyle with a short, thick fringe (bangs) wears a blouse or dress with a peter pan collar

Fringe Marsh Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
The Fringe of the Marsh; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 17.6 x 28.7 cm (6 15, 16 x 11 5, 16 in.)

Fringe Mere Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
The Fringe of the Mere; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 10.2 x 22.1 cm (4 x 8 11, 16 in.)

Embroidered tiraz fringe 847-861 Egypt Tunah
Embroidered tiraz with fringe, 847-861. Egypt, Tunah, Abbasid period, Caliphate of al-Wathiqu, 847-861. Plain weave with embroidery: linen and silk; overall: 41.6 x 44.5 cm (16 3/8 x 17 1/2 in.)

Trees Silhouetted Against Hills, British Columbia, Canada

Yorkshire Terrier Puppy

Martha Washingtons Bedroom Postcard. Martha Washingtons Bedroom Postcard

Gloster Fancy Canary (Serinus canaria)

New Year card in the shape of a purse. Date: circa 1890s

Actress Britt Ekland circa 1960s

Head of a young man, turned slightly to right, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Head of a young man, turned slightly to right, 1625-77

Two women in costume with horse in studio photo
Two women in costume, one dressed as a cowboy, the other dressed as a native American Indian, with a horse in a studio photo. circa 1910

The Colliers Lass by F. G Kimberley. Miss Lynn Darlington
Miss Lynn Darlington in The Colliers Lass by Mrs F.G. Kimberley. First produced at the Theatre Royal in Wolverhampton on 27th May 1912 and the Theatre Royal in Stratford East on 3rd February 1913

Portrait of a Girl, c. 1892, by Renoir
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919). French painter. Portrait of a Girl, c.1892. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Piaroas ceremonial masks. 1960. Venezuela
Piaroas ceremonial masks: Spirit of the Forest (Redyo), monkey and Peccary mask. 1960. Venezuela. Ethnographic Museum. Budapest. Hungary

1960S TYPIST
A typist (or perhaps the secretary or the Receptionist) at Barnabys Picture Library types out a letter on Company letterheaded paper. Date: 1960s

France / Nice 1930S
A fashionable couple reading newspapers under the shade of umbrellas in the harbour, Nice, France. Date: 1930s

Girls with doll and parasol, Balham, SW London
Girls with a doll in a cradle, and a parasol, in a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

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"Fringe: Embracing the Untamed Beauty in Life" In a world where conformity reigns, sometimes it's the fringes that truly captivate us. Just like the close-up of a shaggy Highland cow with its majestic horns, there is an allure to embracing our wild side. Picture No. 11768835 captures this essence perfectly. Remember Louise Brooks? The iconic actress who defied societal norms with her rebellious spirit and signature bob haircut. She was the epitome culture, unafraid to challenge conventions and pave her own path. Speaking of unconventional beauty, take a moment to admire the leaping Nyala in all its glory – curly horns and vertical white stripes adorning its back half. This illustration reminds us that true beauty lies in uniqueness and individuality. Sometimes removing layers can reveal our true selves, just like someone confidently peeling off their T-shirt. It's liberating to shed societal expectations and embrace our authentic selves without hesitation. The vibrant lipstick shades from the 1960s evoke memories of an era when women embraced boldness and self-expression through makeup. These hues were more than mere colors; they represented empowerment and breaking free from traditional constraints. Let's not forget about Jessie Matthews or Muriel Dawson's captivating artworks capturing little brunettes or Lady Marguerite Strickland exuding elegance in 1935 – these are reminders that even within society's boundaries, we can find ways to express ourselves uniquely. And what about those fish goggles? A quirky outlook reminiscent of Puffing Billy in 1967 – it shows how imagination knows no bounds when exploring new frontiers beyond conventional thinking. Lastly, Wendy Padbury embodies fringe culture as she portrays Zoe Herriot on screen - a character unafraid to challenge norms while leaving an indelible mark on viewers' hearts. Fringe is not just about being different; it’s about celebrating diversity, embracing our individuality, and finding beauty in the unconventional.