Polka Collection (page 4)

Music cover, The Bouquet Polka, by Alexander J Pecket. circa 1870s

Music cover, The Bloomer Polka & Bloomer Schottische, dedicated to Mrs Colonel Bloomer circa 1850s

Music cover, National Polkas by Camille Schubert
Music cover, National Polkas (Les Rivalles) from France and Bohemia, composed and arranged for piano by Camille Schubert, and dedicated to the Marquess of Londonderry. circa 1840s

Skirt suit for holidays or cruises, 1932
A skirt suit of uncrushable silk wool blend in an off white shade with cream tints, with a vest, braces and scarf in a polka dot pomegranate shaded material. Suitable for holidays or cruises

Music cover, The Stable Call Polka, by J G Jones, Master of the Band, dedicated to Captain Coster of the 16th Queens Lancers. circa 1850s

Music cover, The Royal Middies Polka, composed by Edward Slack, with portraits of Prince Albert Victor and Prince George (Later King George V). circa 1882

Music cover, Sunbeam Polka, by Nellie Varney, dedicated to Lady Brassey (Anna Brassey), who wrote a popular travel book entitled A Voyage in the Sunbeam. circa late 1870s

Music cover, La Polka-Mazurka de St Petersbourg, arranged for piano by F Dumouchel circa 1850s

Music cover, Tambour et Trompette, Polka by Theodore Blangini. circa 1850s

Music cover, Saint Petersbourg, Polka-Mazurka, written for piano by Louis Chollet. circa 1850s

Music cover, Polka des Chasseurs by Frederic Brisson
Music cover, Polka des Chasseurs, written for piano by Frederic Brisson. circa 1850s

Music cover, Rose de Mai, Polka by A Pasdeloup
Music cover, Rose de Mai, Polka, based on themes from Val d Andorre by Halevy, written for piano by A Pasdeloup. circa 1850s

Music cover, Musidora, Polka-Mazurka by W Strauss. circa 1850s

Music cover, Mercedes & Haydee by Emma Sengel
Music cover, Mercedes & Haydee, written for piano by Emma Sengel circa 1850s

Music cover, Louisa Polka-Mazurka by Lucien Lambert. circa 1850s

Music cover, Les Parisiennes, Three New Polkas, L Enjouee, La Coquette, La Gracieuse, by Frederic Burgmuller circa 1850s

Music cover, Les Filles de Marbre by Montaubry, Polka des Pieces d Or and Polka-Mazurka, arranged for piano by Charles Bizot. circa 1850s

Music cover, Les Deux Soeurs by Heintz -- Valentine Waltz and Pepita Polka. circa 1850s

Music cover, Les Bords du Rhin, Polka by Leduc
Music cover, Les Bords du Rhin, Polka written for piano by Alphonse Leduc circa 1850s

Music cover, Le Chateau D Asnieres, Polka by Alphonse Leduc. circa 1850s

Music cover, Le Caid, Polka of the Bedouins by Pasdeloup
Music cover, Le Caid, Polka of the Bedouins, written for piano by H Pasdeloup, from the comic opera by Ambroise Thomas. circa 1850s

Music cover, La Vivandiere, ballet music
Music cover, La Vivandiere (The Washerwoman), ballet danced at the opera by Cerrito and Leon, music by Pugni and Leon, quadrille by Marcailhou. circa 1850s

Music cover, La Retraite, Polka Militaire
Music cover, La Retraite (The Retreat), Polka Militaire by Gaston de Lille. circa 1850s

Music cover, La Fanchonnette, Polka-Mazurka, from the opera by Louis Clapisson, written for piano by Adrien Talexy. 1850s

Music cover, Joliette Polka by Lacout
Music cover, Joliette Polka, written for piano by Lacout. circa 1850s

Music cover, Fanchette, Polka-Mazurka, piano music by Achille Decombes on themes by C Devos circa 1860

Music cover, Adrienne Polka-Mazurka, piano music by A Croisez. 1850s

Music cover, Fiddle Sticks Polka by J H Wolton, dedicated to Mrs Charles Crutchley. circa 1890

Music cover, The Flora Hall Polka, composed by Albert Reinhold. circa 1850s

Music cover, Promenade Polka by Charles Coote Junior. circa 1860s

Nail Varnish 1940S
Always buy the smallest possible bottle of nail varnish, beacause it does not keep well. A young woman lovingly applies varnish to her lovely fingernails. Date: early 1940s

Bus Conductress
A girl in a red polka dot dress happily flicks through a magazine on the back seat of the lower deck of a Routemaster bus, watched over by a happy bus conductress. Date: late 1950s

Coffee & Cakes Party
He wears a single breasted, dark 3-piece suit. Of the ladies frocks: one uses plain fabrics with contrasting collar & cuffs; the other 3 are of various printed textiles. Date: 1930

Henry Viscount Chaplin
Henry, Viscount CHAPLIN statesman - wearing a polka-dot necktie, circa 1896 1840 - 1923

Weldons fashionable women
Page from a catalogue of a fashion magazine of three 1930s women wearing high waist, long length spring clothing Date: 1935

The polka
Three groups of beautiful children in period costume dancing the polka. Artist: Florence Hardy Date: circa 1910

Music cover, The Louise Polka, composed by W H Montgomery, danced by Mr J Marshall and Miss Palser at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. circa 1850

Music cover, The Junk Polka by D Albert. 19th century

Mother and daughter at the seaside - bucket and spade
A rather serious (yet smartly-dressed) Mother and daughter on holiday in Torquaye - bucket and spade at the ready. The girl is wearing a fabulous polka dot summer dress

Two Stylish Belgian girls on the beach with Paper Umbrellas
Two Stylish Belgian girls (both wearing spotty skirts) on the beach with hand-painted Japanese Paper Umbrellas. Date: 1932

Disco trouser suit, 1965
For the young individualist - a disco trouser suit in pitch black rayon Tricel - shell top with polka dots partners with sassy trumpet trews

Babys polka, Les Images en Musique
Babys polka, illustration in Les Images en Musique, with illustrations by Benjamin Rabier and easy pieces for piano by Jane Vieu. Date: 1908

Polka-dot camellia, Iso arashi, Thea japonica Nois Forma
Polka-dot camellia, Iso arashi, Thea japonica Nois. Forma.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Model on a beach near sand dunes
Model lying on a beach near sand dunes, wearing a polka dot bikini. Date: 1960s

Winston Churchill - British Politician
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) - British Conservative Politician - Prime Minister 1940-1945 and also between 1951-1955. Date: 1926

Tatler fashion shoot at Annabels nightclub, 1963
Fashion shoot focused on the pinafore, photographed at Mark Birleys nightclub, Annabel s. On the left, a jet wool pinafore with a keyhole in the front to reveal a white blouse with long tight sleeves

Cartoon, revolutionary Frenchwoman in Paris
Cartoon showing a plump revolutionary Frenchwoman kicking down the cathedrals of Paris. Date: early 20th century

Going Through the Course: Family musical gathering
A bald uncle implores his niece to play a polka on the piano at a family gathering. She declines, being only able to play Beethovens sonatas. Date: 1886

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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.