Polka Collection (page 5)

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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Cat Tabby kitten 5 weeks old sitting in multi coloured spotted napkins Date:

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Cat Tabby kitten 5 weeks old under multi coloured spotted napkins Date:

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Cat Tabby kitten 5 weeks old under multi coloured spotted napkins Date:

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Norwegian Forest Cat / Norsk Skogkatt - 8 week old kitten in red & white spotted mug DIgital Maniopulation: added background Norwegian Forest Cat / Norsk Skogkatt - 8 week old kitten in red & white

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Norwegian Forest Cat / Norsk Skogkatt - 8 week old kitten in red & white spotted mug DIgital Maniopulation: added background Norwegian Forest Cat / Norsk Skogkatt - 8 week old kitten in red & white

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Norwegian Forest Cat / Norsk Skogkatt - 8 week old kitten in red & white spotted mug DIgital Maniopulation: added background Norwegian Forest Cat / Norsk Skogkatt - 8 week old kitten in red & white

Polka Dance at a state ball at Buckingham Palace, 1848 (engraving)
XJF862508 Polka Dance at a state ball at Buckingham Palace, 1848 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

KNOW NOTHING POLKA, 1854. Know Nothing Polka, Dedicated to Everybody, by Nobody. Published by James Couenhoven, 1854

KNOW NOTHING POLKA, 1854. The Know Nothing Polka. Composed by James Pierpont, 1854

PHILADELPHIA: THEATER, 1861. The Arch Street Theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photograph, 1861

POLKA SONG SHEET COVER. Lithographed sheet music cover, 1852

POLKA DANCING, 1848. American couples dancing the polka with gusto in 1848 to show their sympathies with the revolutionists in Europe. Contemporary print

POLKA, 1844. Caricature of the polka, 1844, by Cham (Comte Amedee de Noe)

IDA LEWIS (1842-1911). American lighthouse keeper. American sheet music cover, 1869, for a Rescue Polka Mazurka dedicated to the Heroine of Newport Lime Rock

SBLOOMER SONGSHEET, 1857. The New Costume Polka. American songsheet cover dedicated to Mrs. Lydia (correctly, Amelia) Bloomer, 1857

BLOOMER SONGSHEET, 1857. The New Costume Polka. American songsheet cover dedicated to Mrs. Lydia (correctly, Amelia) Bloomer, 1857

Advertisement for the Mond Nickel Company -- female model (Jane Davis) posing in polka dot dress and gloves. 1959

Polka dance at a state ball at Buckingham Palace, London, England. Engraving, English, 1848
ENGLAND: ROYAL BALL, 1848. Polka dance at a state ball at Buckingham Palace, London, England. Engraving, English, 1848

Dancers at Chateau Rouge, Paris
Dancers at the Chateau Rouge, Paris, dancing the polka. It was later made into a jigsaw puzzle -- see 10116544. Date: circa 1860s

Fun on streets with the Funfair Orchester Polka Band at Archbishop Palace of tourist city of Prague in Czech Republic (MR)

DANCE: POLKA, 1844. Carlotta Grisi and Jules Perrot dancing the polka at Her Majestys Theatre, London, England, in 1844. Contemporary wood engraving

SHEET MUSIC: POLKA, 1844. Page from an English newspaper of 1844 introducing a new dance, the polka, to it readers with the music sheet for a polka by Jacques Offenbach

DANCE: POLKA, 1858. Dancing the polka during an excursion by steamboat on the Eastern seaboard. Wood engraving, American, 1858

DANCE: POLKA. A couple dancing the polka. Wood engraving, English, 1844

POLKA DANCERS, 1844. A couple dancing the polka. Line engraving, 1844

DANCE: POLKA. A couple dancing. Wood engraving, English, 1844

POLKA DANCERS, 1844. Carlotta Grisi and Jules Perrot dancing the polka on stage in London, England, 1844. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

The American stamp polka by Maria Seguin

Baseball Polka. Music cover showing baseball game. Date c1867

The first polka. Date c1858 July 8

Legal tender polka by F. Chase. Sheet music cover showing paper money. Date c1863

Reindeer Polka. Paddlesteamer boat Date: 1850

Bric a Brac Polka
THE BRIC-A-BRAC POLKA Date: late 19th century

Carriages Waiting
THE LAST POLKA Carriages waiting in a moonlit street outside a house where a ball is being held Date: circa 1860

Art Nouveau Polka
The Art Nouveau Polka : though its hard to see how music can express the Art Nouveau style, this is certainly a reflection of popular taste. Date: circa 1900

Music cover, Honeymoon Polka
A contented couple on their honeymoon on a music cover for the Honeymoon Polka, composed by John J Blockley. Date: circa 1860

Girl & Lamb
A pretty little girl cuddles a pretty little lamb. Date: 19th century

BASEBALL SONG SHEET, 1860. The Live Oak Polka : lithograph American sheet music cover, 1860
BASEBALL SONG SHEET, 1860. " The Live Oak Polka" : lithograph American sheet music cover, 1860, showing the game of baseball

BASEBALL POLKA, 1867. Song sheet for Baseball Polka by James M. Goodman, 1867

Music cover for The Queen and Prince Alberts Polka, by Louis Antoine Jullien (1812-1860). Victoria and Albert are depicted early in their marriage, turned towards the viewer as they dance the polka

Britannia and Eve magazine, March 1937
Front cover illustration featuring a glamorous, cheeky young lady wearing a red and white polka dot neck-tie, and a huge grin

Britannia and Eve magazine, July 1935
Front cover illustration featuring a 1930s woman attired in a red polka dot hat and matching scarf, tied in a bow

Britannia and Eve magazine, May 1938
Front cover illustration featuring a model bedecked in a pink and purple polka-dot head scarf, carrying a large bunch of yellow and red tulips

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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.