Head Dress Collection

SAINT THERESE DE LISIEUX (1873-1897). French Carmelite nun and author, known as Saint Therese of the child Jesus

Anne Boleyn / Players / 23
ANNE BOLEYN Second Queen of Henry VIII from 1533 until 1536

The first Thanksgiving 1621. Pilgrims and Natives gather to share meal. Date c1932

PILGRIMS: THANKSGIVING, 1621. The First Thanksgiving of the Pilgrims, 1621. After a painting by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

Haile Selassie
HAILE SELASSIE (1892 - 1975) Emperor of Ethiopia (1930-74)

Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scotland -- the inscription below reads Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Widow of Francois II, King of France. The portrait shows her in mourning dress

Traditional Cambodian apsara dancer, temples of Angkor Wat, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Uniform cap worn by Pullman Porter Philip Henry Logan, 1966. Creator: Unknown
A black cap with metallic braid trim and a label reading PULLMAN PORTER in black

Two ladies in blue and gold masks, Venice Carnival, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

The Dolly Sisters, Paris
The Dolly Sisters wearing creations by Jean Patou in La Valse Lumineuse, Paris En Fleurs, Casino de Paris, Paris, 1925 1925

Young Crow Indian
A Crow boy in dance costume, 1905. Printed reproduction of a photograph by Edward Curtis

TECUMSEH (1768-1813). Native American chief of the Shawnee tribe. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

A Sikh pilgrim pauses for reflection by Amrit Sarovar, the Pool of Immortality-Giving Nectar, and the Golden Temple. India, Punjab, Amritsar

Catherine Howard
CATHERINE HOWARD 5th wife of Henry VIII Holding feather fan

Lady and gentleman in red and white masks, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

CHEYENNE CHIEF, c1910. The Cheyenne chief Two Moons. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1910

WASHAKIE (c1804-1900). Shoshone Native American chief. Photographed c1885

KATHARINE HEPBURN (1907-2003). American actress. As Eleanor of Aquitaine in The Lion in Winter, 1968

Crow chief
Crow Indian chief in a traditional war bonnet and clothing, circa 1900. Digitally colored halftone of a photograph

Amazon warrior, statue at Versailles
Statue of an Amazon warrior in a garden of the Palace of Versailles, France. Digital photograph

Statue of goddess Saraswati, Water Lotus Temple, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A Rehearsal of the Wild West show
A series of sketches by Ralph Cleaver of rehearsals for Colonel Codys " Wild West" show at Olympia, including Sioux braves racing horses, cow girls and cowboys

Portrait of two dancers in traditional Thai classical dance costume, smiling and looking at the camera, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Overhead view of the fruit and vegetable market, Pushkar, Rajasthan State, India, Asia

Portrait of a traditional Cambodian apsara dancer, temples of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tamara Karsavina and Michel Fokine in The Firebird, 1910 (b / w photo)
XJF342482 Tamara Karsavina and Michel Fokine in The Firebird, 1910 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

THOMAS EDWARD LAWRENCE (1888-1935). British archaeologist, soldier and writer. Drawing by Augustus John

Norwegian Types (5 / 5) - Young Norwegian wife
A Young Norwegian wife in traditional national costume Date: circa 1910s

CHIEF JOSEPH (1840?-1904). American Nez Perce Native American chief

Britannia and Eve magazine, March 1931
Front cover featuring an elegant couple performing the Flamenco

The Nile -- Notes for Passengers on Cooks Steamers
A bust of Queen Nefertiti in profile, with a sketch of the River Nile in the background, on a Thomas Cook publication, Notes for Passengers on Cooks Steamers

Musicians playing guitars, Havana Viejo, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Evening Dresses / Worth
Sensually draped dresses with narrow beaded straps, square necklines & detailing over one hip - some with double or triple skirts, uneven hemlines & trains. N.B feather fans

Statue of the Hindu goddess Durga, Goverdan, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Woman spinning - India
Woman spinning on a traditional hand-made wheel, India

The Keepsake, 1901. Creator: Kate Elizabeth Bunce
The Keepsake, 1901

Summer evening, c1890s. Creator: Albert Edelfelt
Summer evening, c1890s

Mali, Africa - Two women from Timbuktu Date: circa 1910s

Sultan Mehmet III (reigned 1595-1603) Enthroned, Attended by Two Janissaries, c1600

Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480. Creator: Bihzad
Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480

Stacia Napierkowska - Silent Movie Star
Stacia Napierkowska (18911945) - a French actress and dancer, during the silent film era, appearing in 86 films between 1908 and 1926. Date: circa 1920

NATIVE AMERICAN CHIEFS. Six tribal chiefs, in ceremonial attire

Woman of the Algerian Berber Ouled Nails Tribe
Woman from the tribe of Ouled Nail in Southern Algeria in their very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs

India, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer. Boy dancer rests between songs at entrance to Jaisalmer Fort. (MR)

MASSASOIT & CARVER, 1620. Wampanoag Native American chief Massasoit meeting with John Carver, the first governor of Plymouth colony, in 1620. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Peter Minuit (1580-1638) Dutch colonial official in America. Peter Minuits purchase of Manhattan Island, 1626, after the painting by Alfred Fredericks

ALLEGORY OF MERCURY, 1496. Personification of Mercury, the planet of science and the arts. Woodcut from Nicolas Le Rouges Le grand kalendrier des bergieres, Troyes, 1496

HOPI KACHINA DOLL. Talavai (Morning Singer), a Hopi spirit or Kachina, dressed in a cape and headdress. Carved wooden doll from Arizona

BLACKFOOT SINGERS, c1913. A group of Blackfoot men and one woman singing in front of a tepee. Photograph, c1913

ANITA EKBERG (1931- ). Swedish cinema actress. Publicity still from Artists and Models, 1955

Wampanoag warrior in full costume, Massachusetts. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Young Zulu chief in South Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mask dancers in Kerala, India
Two mask dancers in Cochin, Kerala State, India

Sudan - Shullucks of the Upper Nile

Art Nouveau Headdress / 1
An Art Nouveau headdress of ornamental fillet with elongated sections, incorporating a cameo, hanging over the ears. Also matching ornamental shoulder straps

Portrait of two dancers in traditional Thai classical dance costume, smiling and looking at the camera, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Maori Poi dancers, Waitangi, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Berber man standing with his camel, Erg Chebbi, Sahara Desert, Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Portrait of a maiko (apprentice geisha) wearing traditional Japanese kimono, in the Gion district, Kyoto, Kansai region, island of Honshu, Japan, Asia

Evening Dress 1922
Sleeveless, slash neck Chinese or orientally inspired black dress by Worth with red tassel detail which with the horizontal & vertical drapery draws attention to the hips

Saxon Ladies / Strutt
Anglo-Saxons of 9th & 10th centuries: tunics (kirtles)- one with an embroidered hem, super-tunic (roc), mantles, veils or head-rails which completely cover the hair

Mediaeval Headdresses
Medieval ladies in their fancy headdress

Portrait of a Woman, 1630. Creator: Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy
Portrait of a Woman, 1630

Reciting Poetry in a Garden, Iran, first quarter 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Reciting Poetry in a Garden, Iran, first quarter 17th century

Ann Old Coleman (Mrs. Robert Coleman), c. 1820. Creator: Jacob Eichholtz
Ann Old Coleman (Mrs. Robert Coleman), c. 1820

Jahangir and his Father, Akbar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca.1540-50

BODMER: SIOUX CHIEF. Wahk-Tä-Ge-Li, or Big Soldier, a Yankton Sioux Native American chief. Aquatint engraving, c1844, after a painting, 1833, by Karl Bodmer

MARGARITA COGNI. Mistress of Lord Byron. Steel engraving, 1832, after a portrait of c1818

Pan Cover 1920
Illustration by Pizer on the front cover of Pan magazine, showing a couple in costume, the man dressed as harlequin and the woman wearing butterfly wings and headdress

Mrs. Juliette Gordon Low (left) Mrs. Arthur O. Choate (Anne Hyde Choate) (right), between c1915 and c1920

Eagle Elk (He Xa Wan ba li), c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Eagle Elk (He Xa Wan ba li), c1907. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Oglala man

Buddhist Mani-Rimdu festival at Tengboche Monastery, attended by Sherpas (Editorial Usage Only)

Lady in gold, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

TECUMSEH (c1768-1813). Shawnee chief. Wood engraving, 1818

A court dress to curtsey in from Harvey Nichols, 1935
Advertisement for the department store, Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge, London, advertising a gown of classic simplicity to wear to a court presentation

Fine Feathers by Webster Murray
A glamorous cabaret star or showgirl, shows off her shapely legs on stage while wearing an extravagantly enormous feather headdress. Date: 1930

When Knights were Cold. Stan Laurel
WHEN KNIGHTS WERE COLD. Stan Laurel

The Dolly Sisters, London
The Dolly Sisters in their bridal attire by Paul Poiret from League of Notions, New Oxford Theatre, London, 1921 1921

Punjabi Muslims - North-west Frontier Province - an area of South Asia spanning from central Pakistan to north-western India

Gertrude Callam, as Rosina
Gertrude Callam, soprano, as Rosina in The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini

Portrait of a Lady of the Worthington Family
Artist - Title: Portrait of a Lady of the Worthington Family - Date: c.1845-1855 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 90 x 69

Woman wearing traditional veil, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Dancer, Tropicana Cabaret, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Head Dresses: From Saint Therese de Lisieux to Haile Selassie" Head dresses have long been a symbol of cultural identity and personal expression. Throughout history, notable figures such as Saint Therese de Lisieux, Anne Boleyn, and Mary Queen of Scots adorned themselves with exquisite headpieces that reflected their status and individuality. From the opulent courts of Europe to the vibrant streets of Venice during Carnival season, head dresses have captivated our imagination. The Dolly Sisters in Paris epitomized elegance with their glamorous feathered headdresses, while two ladies in blue and gold masks at the Venice Carnival added an air of mystery to this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traveling eastward, we encounter the enchanting temples of Angkor Wat where traditional Cambodian apsara dancers don intricate headwear that embodies grace and spirituality. These temples stand as a testament to human creativity throughout centuries. Not limited to royalty or religious figures alone, even warriors like Cheyenne Chief Two Moons wore elaborate headdresses that spoke volumes about their bravery and leadership. Edward S. Curtis's photograph captures the strength emanating from this proud Cheyenne chief. In commemorating historical events like The First Thanksgiving in 1621, pilgrims donned simple yet symbolic headgear as they gathered together for gratitude and unity. Jean Leon Gerome Ferris's painting immortalizes this momentous occasion when cultures merged under one shared vision. Lastly, we witness a Sikh pilgrim pausing for reflection by Amrit Sarovar - a serene moment where faith intertwines with tradition through his turban-like head dress known as dastaar. These glimpses into diverse cultures remind us that beyond mere fashion statements or ceremonial attire lies a profound connection between individuals and their heritage. Head dresses serve not only as adornments but also bearers of stories woven through time – tales whispered by feathers, jewels, and fabric.