Neck Lace Collection (page 14)

Film Still: Telephones

Silent Film: Restaurant

Silent Film Still: Doctor

SILENT FILM STILL. Betty Compson

SILENT FILM STILL. Louise Fazenda

THANKS FOR THE BUGGY RIDE. Film still, 1928

THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT. A scene from the 1926 film

THE HUSBAND HUNTER, 1920. Eileen Percy in a scene from the film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgeralds Myra Meets His Family

THE MAN WHO LAUGHS, 1928. Josephine Crowell as Queen Anne in a scene from the film

Film Still: Fortune Telling

WISHRAM GIRL, 1909. A young Wishram Native American girl. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, 1909

EVELYN BRENT (1899-1975). Originally, Mary Elizabeth Riggs. American cinema actress, primarily in silent films. Silent film still, c1920s

NAVAJO DWELLING, c1906. Dine Tsosi, a Navajo leader, with women and children in front of a hogan, a traditional dwelling, in the southwest United States. Photograph by Simeon Schwemberger, c1906

LUCY THOMPSON (1856-1932). Yurok Native American author. Photograph, c1916

SIOUX WOMAN, c1907. The wife of Slow Bull, a Sioux Native American woman. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1907

MATTIWILDA DOBBS (1925- ). American operatic soprano. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1955

Colourful prayer beads for sale inside Soon U Ponya Shin Paya, located on Sagaing Hill, Sagaing, Mandalay, Myanmar, Asia

Sheraton Fiji Resort, Denarau Island, Fiji, Melanesia, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Pacific

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Africa, Egypt, Cairo. Khan al-Khalili bazaar, colorful beads for sale at popular market

Voodoo cult villager carrying pot on head, Sacred Forest of Kpasse, Ouidah, Benin

Ethiopia: Lower Omo River Basin, Lebuk, a Karo village, during dance ceremony, men jumping

Hand painted textiles depicting every day African attire, in local batik workshop, Albert Market, Banjul, Gambia

Egypt, Cairo, Gold and fiance beaded necklace, Tomb of Tutankhamun, Cairo Museum

Britannia and Eve magazine, October 1934
Front cover illustration featuring a glamorous 1930s woman wearing a white beret-style hat, green beaded necklace and bright red lips

David Wright woman in gold coloured evening dress
Elegant woman with dark brown hair, wearing a low-cut gold-coloured evening dress, with a matching bow at the back of her hair

David Wright woman with long blonde hair
Elegant woman with long wavy blonde hair, wearing a red knitted jumper with a high neck. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

David Wright woman in wide green skirt
Elegant woman with dark brown hair, wearing black blouse and a wide green skirt. She is sitting on a long pink couch. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

Elegant young woman -- The Final Touch
An elegant young woman puts on the final touch at her mirror before going out -- a gold coloured headscarf

Petite woman in a summer dress from Selfridge s
A petite woman in a summer dress from Selfridges Salon for Petites department. It is in ivory with navy blue spots, and is ideal for Ascot. The price is 18 guineas

Mrs Carol Carstairs, Art Dealers Wife
MRS CAROL CARSTAIRS wife of Mr Carol Carstairs, art expert of Knoedler s, the picture dealers

Gladys Cooper, actress of stage and screen
A double-page portrait of Gladys Cooper (1888-1971), English actress of stage and screen. She is seen in profile with her eyes closed, holding a large bunch of flowers. Date: 1925

Young Edwardian woman in studio photo, Mid Wales
A young Edwardian woman in dark clothes poses for her photo in the photographers studio, Mid Wales. She is seated, with a painted country scene on the backdrop behind her

Mrs Thatcher in a Metropolitan Police car
Mrs Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister, posing in a Metropolitan Police car

So Shy by Muriel Dawson
A little girl, with big brown eyes gazes at the viewer, wearing blue beads and a large white sun hat with her red dress

Woman dressed up for local carnival, South Wales
A woman dressed up with a patterned headscarf and a scarf round her shoulders, for a local carnival in South Wales. Date: early 20th century

Woman in black, with pearls and brooch
A woman in a hot country, dressed completely in black, apart from her white pearls and metallic brooch. Her coat is billowing above her head as if blown by the wind

Two middle aged women having a laugh
Two middle aged women, possibly Spanish, having a laugh

Gypsy Nell by Muriel Dawson
A sweet looking little girl with dark hair and eyes wearing a necklace of orange beads

Elegant elderly Indian woman sitting on a chair
An elegant elderly Indian woman sitting on a chair. She is wearing a light-coloured sari, and gazes into the distance

Music cover for Valse a Deux Tems (Temps)
Music cover for Valse a Deux Tems (or Temps), meaning Waltz in Two Beats or Two-Step Waltz, a popular style of waltz in the mid-19th century

Princess Diana visiting St Columb, Cornwall
Diana, Princess of Wales, out on a visit, possibly in the Cornwall area. She is holding a small bunch of daffodils, and is sheltering from the rain under an umbrella

Princess Diana visiting St Marys, Scilly Isles
Princess Diana on a visit to St Marys in the Isles of Scilly. She is wearing a polka dot dress and is pregnant with her first child. She appears to be bending down to speak to someone in a wheelchair

Highly decorated Nepalese Woman
Solid Nepalese woman, with elaborate jewellery and a large nosering

Queen Mother at the Royal Cornwall Show
The Queen Mother makes a presentation to the winner of a Ridden Class at the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show, which takes place at the beginning of June each year, at Wadebridge in North Cornwall

Man in drag at a festival, Haimhausen, Bavaria, Germany
A man in drag, including a white wig with a model ship on top, at a rococo festival in Haimhausen, just north of Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Lady sitting on a wooden stool
A pretty lady in a white dress, sitting on a stool. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Kuprin, The Garnet Bracelet
L I Lyubimova, on whom the character of Vera is modelled in Aleksandr Kuprins story, The Garnet Bracelet, first published in 1911

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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.