Neck Lace Collection (page 12)

A pretty English girl
The caption to this card on the reverse reads: " This is REAL PHOTOGRAPH of a BRITISH beauty" !! Date: circa 1910

A String of Pearls
A stylish woman shows of her pearl necklace. Date: 1940s

Evening Mantle 1912
A blue satin evening mantle open to the waist & ornamented with black bows & possibly Irish lace. She wears tiara & an ostrich feather plume in her hair. N.B jade necklace. Date: 1912

Maria Henrietta / Belgian
MARIA HENRIETTA OF AUSTRIA Wife of Leopold II, King of Belgium Date: 1836 -

Female Type with Roses
A demure young woman with a bunch of yellow and red roses. circa 1910

Dreams of her absent loved one
Pretty young woman in a blue dress dreams of her absent loved one. Date: 1920s?

Lady Taking Tea
A woman prepares two cups of tea, pouring the milk in first. Date: 1960s

Reading on Windy Day
A Spanish lady trying to read on a windy day. She holds on to her hat while her scarf and necklace blow behind her and Autumn leaves blow around her. Date: 1928

Womens Costume Mid C17
Mourning Dress with a pointed bodice & a cloak-like garment with hood; a bodice with tabs, large slashed sleeves, lace falling collar, hitched up over-skirt & floral petticoat Date: mid 17th century

Female Type / Remembrance
An elegant young woman. Date: 1909

Blue headscarf with plumes 1924

DIANE DE POITIERS (1499-1566). Mistress of Henry II of France. Diane de Poitiers as an Allegory of Peace. Oil on panel, c1568-70, by Jean Capassin

NUDE WITH BIRD, 1899. Nude study, 1899, by the St. Louis photographer Fritz W. Guerin

Local women selling trinkets for tourists, Lookout, Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

MARGARET MOLLY BROWN (1867-1932). N

Complete loss of teeth, X-ray
Loss of teeth. Coloured X-ray (side view) of the head of a 49 year old woman showing complete loss of teeth in both upper and lower jaws

Archaeologist cleaning a golden Celtic necklace
Cleaning Celtic necklace. Archaeologist cleaning a finely crafted Celtic necklace using a brush, a suction device and a microscope

View of a golden Celtic necklace during excavation
Celtic necklace. View of an elaborately crafted golden Celtic necklace during its excavation from soil taken from a grave at Glauberg near Frankfurt in Germany

Amber jewellery
amber Riga Latvia

Soursop seeds used as necklace
Soursop seeds. 16th century woodcut illustration of the seeds of the guanabanus or soursop (Guanabanus muricatus (L.)) strung into a necklace

SIR JOHN HAWKINS (1532-1595). English admiral. Oil painting, c1591

HIS BONDED WIFE, 1918. Starring Emmy Wehlen

FILM: THE WHITE MOTH, 1924. Silent film still. Starring Barbara La Marr

NAVAJO SILVERSMITH, c1880. A Navajo silversmith displays his tools and his work. Photographed c1880 by Ben Wittick

FILM STILL: FOTUNE TELLING. A scene from the silent film The Great Love

PANAMA: GOLD BEADS, c1000. Pre-Columbian gold beads from Panama, Cochle culture. c1000 A. D
PANAMA: GOLD BEADS, c1000. Pre-Columbian gold beads from Panama, Cochle culture. c1000 A.D

SIOUX: CROW KING. Photograph, late 19th century

MARIE STOPES (1880-1958). English paleobotanist and birth-control advocate

GALL (c1840-c1894). Native American Sioux chief. Photographed by David F. Barry

APACHE MAN, c1903. Portrait of Oz Sue, a member of the Apache tribe. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1903

SIOUX MAN, c1890. Rushing Eagle, a Sioux Native American man. Photographed c1890

NAVAJO MAN, c1913. Many Goats, a Navajo man, wearing a headband and a silver squash blossom necklace. Photograph by Roland Reed, c1913

NEZ PERCE NATIVE AMERICAN. A Nez Perce Native American wearing a feather headdress. Photograph by Edward S. Curtis, c1910

KITTY CARLISLE (1910-2007). American singer and actress. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1933

YOUNG SIOUX MEN, 1899. Portrait of three young Sioux men. Left to right; Poor Elk, Shout For and Eagle Shirt

SIOUX GIRL, c1905. Rosa Lame Dog, a Sioux Native American girl, standing at the entrance to a tipi on the Great Plains. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1905

SHOSHONE NATIVE AMERICAN. Heebe-tee-tse, a Shoshone Native American man. Photographed by Rose and Hopkins, c1899

HUPA DANCER, c1923. A Hupa Native American of California, dressed in a white deerskin ceremonial dance costume. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1923

FILM STILL: FORTUNE TELLING. Anita Stewart in a scene from Never the Twain Shall Meet, 1925

HEART SPECIALIST, 1922. Starring Mary Miles Minter

THE PERILS OF PAULINE. The Cursed Necklace. Lithograph poster for an episode of the silent serial film, The Perils of Pauline, 1914

FILM: FAIR LADY, 1922. Betty Blythe

SILENT STILL: TELEPHONE. Sally O Neil in Don t

HOPI CHIEF, c1900. Tev Gui, a Snake chief, in ceremonial dress as an antelope priest in a snake dance. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1900

Silent Still: Man in Distress

Silent Film: Punishment

DOROTHY LAMOUR (1914-1996). American film actress

EARTHA MAE KITT (1927-2008). American singer and actress. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1942

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"From Anne Boleyn to the Roaring Twenties: The Enduring Allure of the Neck Lace" Throughout history, necklaces have been more than just pieces of jewelry. They hold stories, symbolize power, and captivate hearts. Take a journey through time as we explore some fascinating hints about necklaces that have left an indelible mark on our collective imagination. In the court of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn's infamous "B" necklace became a powerful emblem of her influence and ambition. It was said to be adorned with precious gemstones and pearls fit for a queen. Fast forward to the 1920s, where flapper girls sat at cocktail bars wearing long strands of pearls that swung freely with their every move. These necklaces embodied rebellion against societal norms and exuded an air of sophistication. Traveling eastward, we encounter Hindu mythology where Freyja's necklace played a pivotal role in Norse legends. This mythical piece brought love and fertility but also caused chaos when stolen by Loki—a tale echoing themes found in many cultures worldwide. Scientific brilliance meets elegance when Marie Curie is captured wearing a delicate necklace in an old photograph. A reminder that even amidst groundbreaking discoveries, femininity can shine through. The world-renowned pianist Clara Schumann graced concert halls while donning exquisite necklaces that complemented her musical prowess. Her lithograph showcases not only her talent but also her impeccable taste in fashion. In contrast to these refined images stands Mary Tudor's imposing presence with Egleton around her neck—an extravagant display of opulence befitting royalty during turbulent times. Turning our attention westward, we glimpse Chief Two Moons from the Cheyenne tribe proudly displaying his tribal adornments—a testament to cultural heritage preserved through generations. Fashion magazines like The Tatler immortalized iconic moments such as their Autumn Fashion Number in 1955—where models flaunted glamorous necklaces that set trends for the season.