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Shanghah Chingnyu Village, Nagaland, northeast India, old tattoed man dressed in traditional ceremonial sash, hat and jewelry

Asia, India, Jaipur. Folk Dancer in Rambah Palace. MR

Asia, India, Delhi. Kathakali Dancer portrays Hindu epic. MR

Asia, India, Pushkar. Camels necklaces, Pushkar Camel Festival

Afghanistan, Tashkurghan. Metal teapots create a necklace of silver at a tea stall in the bazaar of Tashkurghan, Afghanistan

Africa, Kenya. Msai beadwork

Souvenir necklaces for sale at bazaar in Luxor, Egypt

Africa, Benin, Ganvie. Tofinu voodoo village on Lake Nokoue. Traditional souvenir beaded necklaces

NEW MEXICO: ZUNI RUNNER. A Zuni runner holding a bow and arrow. Photograph, c1909

(1875-1955). American educator and civil rights leader. Oil over a photograph, c1895
MARY McLEOD BETHUNE (1875-1955). American educator and civil rights leader. Oil over a photograph, c1895

(c1820-1878). Daughter-in-law of Martin Van Buren. Steel engraving, 19th century
ANGELICA S. VAN BUREN (c1820-1878). Daughter-in-law of Martin Van Buren. Steel engraving, 19th century

AUGUSTA ADA LOVELACE (1815-1852). N

VIRGINIA WOOLF (1882-1941). English writer. Oil over a photograph, 1932

ANNE KILLEGREW (1660-1685). English poet and painter. Steel engraving, 1822, after Sir Peter Lely

KATHERINE ANNE PORTER (1890-1980). American writer

EDNA FERBER (1887-1968). American writer. Photographed in the 1920s by Nickolas Muray

CONSTANCE F. WOOLSON (1840-1894). Constance Fenimore Woolson. American writer. Wood engraving, American, 1887

DAME REBECCA WEST (1892-1983). English writer

MARTHA GELLHORN (1908-1998). American novelist. Photographed in 1943

LILLIAN HELLMAN (1905-1984). American playwright. Photographed c1949

C. Z. GUEST (1920-2003). N
C.Z. GUEST (1920-2003). N

JESSIE REDMON FAUSET (1882-1961). American writer

JULIA PETERKIN (1880-1961). American fiction writer. Caricature, 1929, by Eva Herrmann

CLARE BOOTHE LUCE (1903-1987). American playwright, socialite and Congresswoman. Photograph, c1955

HARRIET BEECHER STOWE (1811-1896). American abolitionist and writer. Steel engraving, American, 1868

SHEILAH GRAHAM (1904-1988). English columnist and writer in America

IRITA VAN DOREN (1891-1966). N

ROSAMOND BERNIER (1917-). American art critic, writer and lecturer

CATHERINE OF BRAGANZA (1638-1705). Portuguese queen of Charles II of England. Line engraving after a painting, c1670, by Sir Peter Lely

BEARDED FAMILY, 1887. Pamphlet for Barnums Wonders, with a bearded man and woman on the cover, 1887

AURANGZEB (1618-1707). Mughal emperor of India, 1658-1707. Contemporary English line engraving

TIYANOGA (c1680-1755). Also known as Hendrick. Mohawk chief and ally of the British in the French and Indian War. Undated line engraving

RANDHIR SINGH (1831-1870). Rajah of Kapurthala, India. Wood engraving, English, 1864

WOMENs FASHION, 1829. Women wearing a morning dress (left) and a public promenade dress. English color fashion plate from La Belle Assembl

WOMENs FASHION, 1858. Two society women wearing hoop skirt dresses by a Paris designer. French color fashion plate from Petit Courrier des Dames, 1858

WOMENs FASHION, 1828. Women wearing a carriage dress (left) and an evening dress. English color fashion plate from La Belle Assembl

JOHN OF LEIDEN (1509-1536). Dutch Anabaptist leader. Copper engraving, 1536, by Heinrich Aldegrever

CHEROKEE CHIEF, c1762. Cherokee chief and outacite (warrior), one of the Cherokee men who visited London with Henry Timberlake, 1762. Wood engraving, c1841

BODMER: YOUNG MANDAN. Mandeh-Pahchu, a young Mandan Native American man, holding a peace pipe. Aquatint engraving, c1844, after a drawing, c1833, by Karl Bodmer

SOUTH AFRICA: HOTTETOT MAN. The Apparel of the Hottentot Men. Line engraving from an English edition Peter Kolbes The Present State of the Cape of Good Hope, c1731

MUMMADI KRISHNARAJA WADIYAR (1794-1868). Also know as Krishnaraja Wadiyar III. Maharaja of the state of Mysore, India, 1799-1868. Wood engraving, English, 1867

CETSHWAYO (1826-1884). Last Zulu King. Wood engraving, 1879

EAST AFRICAN, 1889. Line engraving, 1889

AFRICA: MANGANJA WOMAN. Manganja woman of Nyasaland (present-day Malawi), East Africa. Line engraving, 1889

PAWNEE CHIEF, 1868. Ne-sho-ra-re-ra-hi-kuts, a chief of the Pawnee. Wood engraving, French, 1868

AMAZON INDIANS, 1875. Line engraving, 1875

PAWNEE CHIEF, 1868. Ne-sho-da-si-di-ta-ri-ku, a chief of the Pawnee. Wood engraving, French, 1868

SAUK AND FOX MAN, 1868. Ja-ka-ko, a Sauk and Fox Native American man. Wood engraving, French, 1868

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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.