Macassar Collection

Hatton Garden
Though Hatton Garden is chiefly associated with the jewelry trade, it is also famous as the location of the warehouse of Rowlands Macassar Oil. Date: 1838

Women's Fashion Feature
Lingerie, topcoats and hairstyles - an eclectic range of women's fashion trends. Date: 1932

Advert, A Rowland and Son, Hatton Garden, London, for Macassar Oil and other products. 1826

Temple chinois a Macassar (engraving)
3644387 Temple chinois a Macassar (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple chinois a Macassar. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1846)

A Street in the Malay Quarter, Macassar (engraving)
3654153 A Street in the Malay Quarter, Macassar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Street in the Malay Quarter, Macassar)

A fine and important desk, c. 1929 (of demi-lune design, ebene de Macassar and gilt-bronze
1195311 A fine and important desk, c.1929 (of demi-lune design, ebene de Macassar and gilt-bronze) by Ruhlmann, Emile-Jacques (1879-1933)

Advert for Rowlands Macassar Oil 1890
Rowlands Macassar Oil: - Preserves and strengthens the hair, and is by far the brilliantine for the beard and moustaches; also golden colour

A street of Macassar, Celebes, Indonesia, 19th century. Artist: Hubert Clerget
A street of Macassar, Celebes, Indonesia, 19th century. Sulawesi, (Celebes), is a large island in Indonesia

Advert for Rowlands Macassar Oil 1902
Preserves the hair, beautifies the hair, prevents baldness and scurf. 1902

A Proa From Makassar, Indonesia In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

Advertisement for Rowlands Macassar Oil, 1892
An advertisement for Jays of London mourning warehouse, and for Rowlands Macassar Oil, as featured in the Illustrated London News 1892

Rowlands Kalydor advertisement, 1887
An advertisement for Rowlands Kalydor-a most refreshing and emollient preparation for preserving and beautifying the skin

Notes on birds in Macassar
Manuscript notes on the hornbill bird (Buceros cassidix), undated, circa 1856

Womans bedroom
Womans bedroon. A colour scheme of green, with dark furniture in Macassar ebony, showing a bookcase commode with secret jewel safe. The new British furniture, a complete home in the modern manner

Prahu from Macassar

Racial / Indonesia / Celebes
Blowpipe used by an inhabitant of Macassar, south-west Celebes, Indonesia

Game / Tchonka C1840
Chinese ladies of Macassar, Celebes, playing the traditional game of Tchonka

Antimacassar - 2
Woollen antimacassar, intended to protect furniture from the macassar oil widely used as hair dressing. It has become the archetype of Victorian bourgeois taste

Antimacassar - 1
Antimacassar in Gobelin stitch, intended to protect furniture from the macassar oil widely used as hair dressing. It has become the archetypal Victorian symbol

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"Macassar: A Journey through Time and Style" Step into the world of Macassar, a name that resonates with history, fashion, and elegance. From Hatton Garden to the streets of Indonesia, this captivating essence has left its mark in various realms. In the realm of women's fashion, Macassar takes center stage as a prominent feature. Its allure is undeniable, as seen in an advert for Rowlands Macassar Oil 1902. The advertisement from A Rowland and Son in Hatton Garden, London showcases the timeless appeal of this exquisite product. Delving deeper into its origins, we discover Temple chinois a Macassar - an enchanting engraving that transports us to distant lands. Another engraving captures the essence of life on "A Street in the Malay Quarter" itself during times past. Beyond imagery lies craftsmanship; exemplified by a demi-lune designed desk crafted with ebene de Macassar and adorned with gilt-bronze elements dating back to 1929. This masterpiece stands as a testament to both skillful artistry and the enduring beauty wood. Traveling further eastward brings us to Celebes Island where we find "A street of Macassar. " This artwork by Hubert Clerget offers glimpses into daily life within this vibrant Indonesian city during the 19th century. Macassar's influence extends beyond visual aesthetics; it also finds its place within advertisements for Rowlands Macasssar Oil from 1890 and Kalydor from 1887. These adverts highlight how these products were embraced by society at large due to their association with luxury and refinement. Finally, our journey concludes with an intriguing glimpse into maritime history - "A Proa From Makasar, " captured in El Mundo En La Mano publication from 1878. This depiction showcases a traditional Indonesian boat navigating through time while carrying the essence of Macassar.