Neck Lace Collection (page 3)

Mrs Catherine Gordon Byron, by Thomas Stewardson
Portrait of Catherine Gordon Byron. She is seated in a red chair, 3/4 profile to right wearing dark blue high-waisted dress, the short sleeves and square neck trimmed with lace

Kenya, Laikipia, Ol Malo. A Samburu warrior sings and claps during a dance

Music sheet cover for The Alexandra March

Sharron Davies and Neil Adams
Sharron Davies (b 1962), Commonweath and Olympic swimming champion, with Neil Adams (b 1958), European, Olympic and World judo champion

Girl from Gabon, Africa
Striking young woman from Gabon, Africa. She displayes traditional body scarification on the upper section of her right arm, close to the shoulder

Stern Egyptian Woman
The original model with attitude! A stern-faced Egyptian girl stands with her arms behind her back, wearing headscarf, necklace and immense hooped metallic earrings and a thin, revealing dress

Julia - Charles Gogin

A Wa-Arusha warrior carries home a yoke. His brown necklace is made from aromatic wood. The Wa-Arusha are closely related to the Msai and speak the same _maa language

Mali, Senossa. A Peul woman wearing fine gold earrings which will have been given to her as a gift from her husband on her wedding or sometimes inherited upon the death of her mother

A Turkana woman, typically wearing many layers of bead necklaces and a series of hooped earrings with an pair of leaf-shaped earrrings at the front, sits in the entrance to her hut

A back view of a Msai warrior resplendent with long ochred braids tied in a pigtail. This singular hairstyle sets him apart from other members of his society

A Hindu holy man, or Sadhu, near Manikula on the outskirts of Kolkata

Portrait of a Brazilian lady, originally from the north east of Brazil, who is in her eighties. The shot was taken in the favela Paraisopolis in Sao Paulo, Brazil

An old Turkana woman wearing all the finery of her tribe. In a hole pierced below her lower lip, she wears an ornament beautifully made from twisted strands of copper wire

Dressed in his black goatskin cloak, a Samburu boy puts his bundle of sticks, staves and gum on the roof of his mothers house

Detail of a Msai warriors ear ornaments and other beaded or metal adornments. The Msai practice of piercing ears in adolescence and gradually elongating the lobes is gradually dying out

Mauritania, Adrar, Chinguetti, precious stones and jewellery

Mauritania, Adrar, Chinguetti, Necklaces and jewellery

Miss Baker, one of the first primates to complete a space flight in 1959. Photographed at the United States Space
SPACE MONKEY: BAKER, 1979. Miss Baker, one of the first primates to complete a space flight in 1959. Photographed at the United States Space and Rocket Center at Huntsville, Alabama, c1979

DI Jill McTeague, Arts & Antiques Squad, with necklace
DI Jill McTeague of the Arts & Antiques Squad of the Metropolitan Police, holding a stolen necklace which has been recovered

A young Moorish Woman of Senegal Date: circa 1910s

The Countess of St Germans
Lady Blanche Linnie Somerset (18971968), married John Eliot, 6th Earl of St Germans who died in a riding accident during a steeplechase in 1922 aged 31

Bhutia Woman, Sikkim, India
A Woman from the ethnic Tibetan Bhutia tribe from Sikkim, a landlocked Indian state nestled in the Himalayas. Date: circa 1908

Kahloah from Martinique from the 1935 Blackbird revue
A leading member of the cast of Lew Leslies Blackbirds of 1935, Kahloah, a nineteen year old girl from Martinique whose dancing says The Sketch, is absolutely sensational

Barbara Goalen modelling a Marshall & Snelgrove coat
Quintessential 1950s model, Barbara Goalen, modelling a a black coat, line with a red and white Ascher print (which, when detatched, itself makes a coat or a dress) is worn over a plain

Queen Maria of Romania and Princess Ileana
Romanian Royalty - Queen Maria (1875-1938) and Princess Ileana (1909-1991) - who later became the Archduchess of Austria. Date: circa 1910s

Fashionable young woman of the 1920s
A fashionable young woman of the 1920s posing for her photograph. circa 1920

Pearl and diamond pendant
643946 06/01/1972 Platinum pendant with pearls and diamonds by contemporary Russian artist jeweler Natalia Rostovtseva. Diamond Depository, Moscow. Yu. Levyant/RIA Novosti

SILENT FILM STILL: COUPLES. Billie Dove in a still from Night Watch, 1928

DAMSEL IN DISTRESS. Silent film still

LILLIAN RUSSELL (1861-1922). NÔÇÜ e Helen Louise Leonard. American singer and actress
LILLIAN RUSSELL (1861-1922). N© e Helen Louise Leonard. American singer and actress. Composite photograph of Russell in the title role of The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein

Ethiopia: Lower Omo River Basin, Omo Delta, Dassenech village of Ilokelete, in low water season, a womans beaded necklaces

Pola Negri as the Spanish Dancer
POLA NEGRI (Barbara Apolonia Chalupiec) in 1924, Polish film actress who specialised in femme fatale roles in silent films

Adelaide Hall (1901-1993), American-born British jazz singer and entertainer, seen here in later life. She began her career on Broadway, New York, in 1921, and made her name in 1928

Slovenia - National Costume
Slovenia - Pretty young woman in National Costume a very pretty long floral dress and holding a bouquet of roses. This card was sold in Gorizia (Gorica) on the Italian/Slovenian border

Croatia - Traditional National Costume (1 / 8)
Croatia - Traditional National Costume (1/8) - Young woman standing on the seashore

Uganda - The Royal Family - children
The happy Family of the Omukama of Toro, Uganda, wearing beads and leopard/cheetah skins

Moorish Woman - Algeria
A stunning postcard depiction of a Moorish woman - leaning against a doorway in a fabulous floral print dress with headdress Date: 1908

Sudanese Woman with Cowry Shell decoration
Sudanese Woman, wearing a fantastic decorated nosering, headdress made out of small white cowrie (cowry) shells and topped with large feathers. Her dress is also edged with small shells and beads

Gabon - Africa - Woman with Scarification
A Woman from Sibiti, Gabon - part of the Bakota (or Kota) - a Bantu ethnic group from the northeastern region of the country

Ethiopia - Emperor Meneliks Bodyguard - seemingly at an International Exhibition (!)

Central African Republic - Baya People (Gbaya), comprising 34% of the population

Two Zulu Women, Southern Africa

Portrait of a Child - Margaret Sarah Carpenter ( Attributed to )
Oil on Canvas 27.3 x 21.6

Portrait of a Lady of the Worthington Family Holdiing a Holy Bible
Artist - Title: Portrait of a Lady of the Worthington Family Holdiing a Holy Bible - Date: c.1845-1855 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 88 x 70

Mrs Florence H. Musgrave
Artist: Swynnerton, Annie Louisa - Title: Mrs Florence H. Musgrave - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 49.5 x 40.6

Necklace of carnelian beads, Mohenjodaro, Pakistan, Asia

Princess Maria Theresa Esterhazy

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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.