Polka Collection (page 2)

Cross breed Dog, smiling, wearing sun hat Date: 18-Mar-19

Cross Breed Dog, mouth open, polka dot background Date: 18-Mar-19

Border Collie dogs, two looking over wooden fence, polka dot background Date: 18-Mar-19

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DOG. Cockerpoo puppy (Poodle X Cocker Spaniel ) 7 wks old holding single red rose Date: 19-Aug-09

Couple of polka dancers for Strauss "Marienka"
LSE4310656 Couple of polka dancers for Strauss " Marienka". by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Scotch Polka, by Charles d Albert (colour litho)
5238612 The Scotch Polka, by Charles d Albert (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scotch Polka, by Charles d Albert)

The Fourth Polka by Jullien (engraving)
1101187 The Fourth Polka by Jullien (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fourth Polka by Jullien)

The Great International Exhibition (1862) (colour litho)
558146 The Great International Exhibition (1862) (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great International Exhibition (1862)

Woman in evening gown of polka-dot linen decorated with lace and roses. Toilette de nuit en linon a pois garnie de dentelle et de petites roses

Woman in afternoon outfit of sheath dress with sash belt
Woman in afternoon outfit of long green sheath dress with purple sash belt. Toilette d apres midi. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Directory of Arban Concerts - Souvenir de Reims, 1874
XEE4114344 Directory of Arban Concerts - Souvenir de Reims, 1874 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Directory of Arban Concerts - Souvenir de Reims)

Music cover, The Rochester Polka
Music cover The Rochester Polka by J C Callcott, with a night view of Rochester Castle, Kent. 19th century

Music cover, The Life Guards Polka by C C Amos. circa 1860

Music cover, The Douglas Bay Polka by Carl Hirsch
Music cover, The Douglas Bay Polka composed by Carl Hirsch, drawn by Alfred Concanen. circa 1860

Polka die Bergleute (colour litho)
603874 Polka die Bergleute (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polka die Bergleute. Music cover.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Servant girl of Basel, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a tiny cap secured with a ribbon, and wears a polka dot fichu

Music cover, Tout a la Joie! Polka, by Phillipe Fahrbach
Music cover, Tout a la Joie! Polka, by Phillipe (or Philipp) Fahrbach. Date: 19th century

Her Majestys Court Polkas (colour litho)
3639803 Her Majestys Court Polkas (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys Court Polkas)

Cleopatras Polka by Thomas Rolfe
Promotional music, sheet for Cleopatras Polka by Thomas Rolfe. The caption reads Cleopatras Needle prostrate at Alexandria

Whose Your Hatter? & Whose Your Hatter Polka by E J Westrop
Promotional music sheet for Whose Your Hatter? and Whose Your Hatter Polka by E. J. Westrop, 1856, which alluded to the fashion of ladies wearing very wide-brimmed hats at this time. Date: 1856

The Bloomer Polka; and The Bloomer Scottische
Promotional music sheet and score for The Bloomer Polka; and The Bloomer Scottische, dedicated to Mrs Colonel Bloomer and described as a musical bouquet

The Bloomer Polka
Promotional music sheet for The Bloomer Polka, dedicated to Mrs Colonel Bloomer. Bloomers, rational dress for women was advocated by Amelia Jenks Bloomer in the early 1850s

La Boulangere Polka by Max Fruhling
Promotional music sheet for La Boulangere Polka by Max Fruhling on airs from Offenbachs music in La Boulangere. The English version was first produced at the Globe Theatre, 16 April 1881

Almacks Petite Ball-Room Manual and Polka Guide
Book cover, Almacks Petite Ball-Room Manual and Polka Guide. circa 1850

Princesse de Faucigny-Lucinge in polka dots at Venice Lido
Princesse Jean de Faucigny-Lucigne, formerly Baba D Erlanger pictured taking her dogs for a walk at the Venice Lido with her husband and mother, Baroness D Erlanger

Music cover, The Umbrella Polka, by Charles Manby and Alfred Mellon, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Adelphi, London. 1845

Music cover, The Olympic Polka, Olympic Theatre, London
Music cover, The Olympic Polka, by Wellington Guernsey, Olympic Theatre, London. 19th century

Music cover, Pelican Polka by Edward Solomon, dedicated to the Pelican Club

Music cover, Knave of Clubs Polka by P Bucalossi

Music cover, My Mary Anne Polka, The Yankee Gals, composed by Jules Normann. circa 1850

SWIMWEAR / BELGIUM 1913
Bathing beauties in polka dot headscarves and clinging one- piece bathing costumes take a stroll in the sea. One costume has side lacing on the legs & a deep V -neck. 1913

A toast scene. Illustration of the score of Brindisi polka by Rivetta
LRI4567974 A toast scene. Illustration of the score of Brindisi polka by Rivetta by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Earl of Dublin! (colour litho)
3639417 The Earl of Dublin! (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Dublin)

Musical score for The West End, a polka by Charles D Albert (colour litho)
602569 Musical score for The West End, a polka by Charles D Albert (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musical score for The West End)

Ball and concert of Pesth: the masked ball (Maskenball, famous polka by Anton Seifert
LSE4080583 Ball and concert of Pesth: the masked ball (Maskenball, famous polka by Anton Seifert) - poster by Jules Cheret, n.d

Julliens American Polka (colour litho)
5238584 Julliens American Polka (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julliens American Polka)

Couple of polka dancers for Strauss "Marienka", n. d. 19th
LSE4091293 Couple of polka dancers for Strauss " Marienka", n.d. 19th. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prussian Polka (colour litho)
979315 The Prussian Polka (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prussian Polka. Sheet music cover.); © Look and Learn

The Christmas Tree or The Merry Bells Polka by C A Cramer (colour litho)
730624 The Christmas Tree or The Merry Bells Polka by C A Cramer (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Parisian Dancing Lesson (engraving)
729277 A Parisian Dancing Lesson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Parisian Dancing Lesson)

Polka (colour photo)
2800570 Polka (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polka. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

How the discreet, delicate, and virtuous Diddlesex Dogberries are shocked by the people out of doors (engraving)
610379 How the discreet, delicate, and virtuous Diddlesex Dogberries are shocked by the people out of doors (engraving) by English School

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Prince Albert Dancing (1819-61) (colour litho)
SC8316 Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Prince Albert Dancing (1819-61) (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The New Haymarket Polka (colour litho)
983929 The New Haymarket Polka (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Haymarket Polka.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Bezique, Victorian sheet music cover (colour litho)
6030672 Bezique, Victorian sheet music cover (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bezique)

As You Like It, Polka, Adam Wright (colour litho)
976311 As You Like It, Polka, Adam Wright (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: As You Like It, Polka, Adam Wright. Music cover)

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"Polka: A Timeless Dance and Fashion Statement" From the vibrant 1940s to the modern era, it has left an indelible mark on various aspects of our lives. This lively dance form, accompanied by its catchy tunes, has transcended generations and cultures. In the 1940s, as Margaret Thatcher was making her mark in politics, girls were seen enjoying a leisurely game of bowls while swaying to the rhythm beats. The music cover for "Two Marionettes Polka" captured the essence of this joyful dance with its playful illustrations. Not limited to just music, it also found its way into fashion trends. The Poodle Polka became a sensation in the '50s when women adorned themselves with charming poodle-themed accessories and clothing items. Meanwhile, iconic images like William Barribal's artwork on The Bystander front cover showcased elegant ladies donning polka dot bikinis or flaunting their figures in teeny weeny bikinis. Artists like David Wright celebrated not only the dance but also its influence on design. His Streamline Fuselage depicted sleek aircraft inspired by polka's rhythmic movements—a testament to how this dance style permeated every aspect of life. The LA Tarasque Polka brought a touch of exoticism to this beloved genre as it incorporated elements from different cultures into its melodies and steps. It served as a reminder that polka had become more than just a European tradition; it had evolved into an international phenomenon. Musicians like Alphonse Cary added their own twist to traditional tunes with compositions such as "The Electric Polka, " blending classic sounds with contemporary electronic beats—an innovative take on an age-old art form. Even royalty couldn't resist being swept away by polkas' infectious energy.