Maire Collection

Marie Curie
Born in Poland in 1867, after receiving her secondary education she worked as a governess for eight years. Marie moved to Paris and read Physics at the Sorbonne

Mayor, Woman Of The Future (b / w photo)
3092912 Mayor, Woman Of The Future (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mayor, Woman Of The Future)

Fashionable woman choosing a new outfit in a salon. The difficult choice. Le choix difficile
5892993 Fashionable woman choosing a new outfit in a salon. The difficult choice. Le choix difficile. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Charles Martel, maire du Palais, de Chilperic 2, 715 a 741 (coloured engraving)
2799609 Charles Martel, maire du Palais, de Chilperic 2, 715 a 741 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Martel, maire du Palais)

Girl in white coat and boy in sailor suit
Girl in white coat trimmed with check, and boy in sailor suit trimmed with fox fur, with pet dog. Manteau de ratine blanche, garniture ecossaise jaune et blance, marin blanc et noir

Costume of a town mayor, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Mayor signing documents, Brittany, Northern France
Mayor signing legal documents, Brittany, Northern France. His traditional costume includes pleated breeches and heavy wooden clogs. 1922

Distributing Left-overs to the Poor after the Lord Mayors Banquet at the Guildhall
NUL38819 Distributing Left-overs to the Poor after the Lord Mayors Banquet at the Guildhall, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91); 91.4x133.3 cm; Private Collection; French

Pepin, maire du Palais, de Clovis 3 (coloured engraving)
2799602 Pepin, maire du Palais, de Clovis 3 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pepin, maire du Palais, de Clovis 3)

Ebroin, maire du Palais, de Clotaire 3 (coloured engraving)
2799598 Ebroin, maire du Palais, de Clotaire 3 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ebroin, maire du Palais, de Clotaire 3)

Window depicting the Virgin and Child with St. John the Baptist, St
XIR203235 Window depicting the Virgin and Child with St. John the Baptist, St. Peter presenting Pierre Tullier and his wife, St. John presenting Jehan, Francois and Pierre Tullier and St

Mayor conducting a Republican Marriage during the period of the French Revolution, c
CHT293271 Mayor conducting a Republican Marriage during the period of the French Revolution, c.1795 (colour engraving) by Legrand (fl.1795) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

PEPIN BECOMES KING
The sacre of Pepin III, maire du palais of Neustrie, Bourgogne and Austrasie, crowned king of the Franks Date: 751

Airbus-Site-A380
Le depute maire de Toulouse Philippe Douste-Blazy pose devant la maquette de l Airbus A380, le 21 octobre 2002 a Blagnac sur le chantier des hangars d Aeroconstellation qui pourront recevoir les

Actors performing in The Land of Hearts Desire
Miss Winifred Fraser, as Maire Bruin, and Miss Dorothy Paget, as a fairy child, performing in The Land of Hearts Desire, by William Butler Yeats. Date: 1894

The ruler of Hornos island is surprised by the firing of a c
Tierra del Fuego. The ruler of the natives of the Hornos island, along with the Dutch Willem Cornelisz Schouten and Jacob Le Maire, is surprised by the firing of a cannon. Engraving, 1807

Costume design by Charles Le Maire for Plantation Girl in an edition of George Whites Scandals, New York, 1920s Date: 1920s

Mougins De Roquefort
MOUGINS DE ROQUEFORT French statesman, maire de Grasse Date: 1742 - ?

Par autorisation de M. Le Maire de la ville de Rouen. Le Sieur Bolle, inventeur d un balloon representant un elephant... dont l inventeur se fera un plaisir de donner la description aux amateurs

Sacre of Pepin
The sacre of Pepin III, maire du palais of Neustrie, Bourgogne and Austrasie, crowned king of the Franks

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"Maire: A Journey Through Time and Empowerment" Step into the world of "maire, " a term that encompasses various meanings and historical figures. From Marie Curie, the trailblazing scientist who shattered glass ceilings with her groundbreaking discoveries, to mayors shaping the future of their cities, this word holds immense significance. In a black and white photo, we glimpse a woman of the future. She stands tall, embodying strength and resilience as she paves her own path in a world full of possibilities. Meanwhile, another image captures a fashionable woman facing an arduous decision - choosing her outfit amidst countless options. Le choix difficile indeed. Maire's artistic prowess shines through in handcoloured pochoir etchings by Maire himself after George Barbier's illustrations from Tommaso Antongini's Journal des Dames et des Modes. These vibrant depictions transport us to an era where fashion was both an art form and a statement. Delving deeper into history, we encounter Charles Martel, maire du Palais during Chilperic 2's reign in 715-741. This coloured engraving reminds us of influential leaders who shaped nations with their wisdom and governance. Children too find themselves intertwined within the concept of "maire. " A young girl dons a pristine white coat while beside her stands a boy proudly wearing his sailor suit - symbols of innocence and hope for tomorrow. The Napoleonic era comes alive as we witness the regal costume worn by town mayors during that time period. Their attire reflects authority blended with elegance - capturing society's fascination with power dressing throughout history. A mayor signing documents evokes images of responsibility towards one's community; here in Brittany, Northern France exemplifies dedication to public service transcending borders. Kindness knows no bounds as we witness leftover distribution to those less fortunate after Lord Mayor’s Banquet at Guildhall – reminding us of the importance of compassion and inclusivity in our society.