Ribbon Collection

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh, 1954
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh pictured together in the Grand Entrance in Buckingham Palace in 1954

Advert / Mumms Champagne
Mumms Cordon Rouge Champagne

Statue of Freddie Mercury, Montreux, Canton Vaud, Switzerland, Europe

Picture No. 10983325
DOG - Cavachon (Cavarier x Bichon Frise ) puppy wearing straw hat 10 weeks old Digital Manipulation Date:

Portrait of Jane Austen (1775-1817) (w / c on paper)
XZL151841 Portrait of Jane Austen (1775-1817) (w/c on paper) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Walter Cranes Garland
Walter Crane shows his political allegiance in this May Day design. The ribbon that holds the garland of flowers together bears the slogans of his creed

Alice, c. 1918, by Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920)
Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920), Italian painter. Alice, c.1918. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark

Suffragette W. S. P. U Badge and Ribbon
A circular tin badge with green border, white centre and purple lettering - W.S.P.U Votes for Women. Attatched to the badge is a piece of purple, white and green satin ribbon. Date: circa 1908

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh, 1954
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh pictured together in the Grand Entrance in Buckingham Palace in 1954

Bathing Belle on Pier
A flirtatious young woman in a two-piece bathing costume of side lacing shorts & striped tunic adjusts her black stockings. N.B espadrilles with ribbon lacing

Portrait of Madame Rimsky-Korsakov (1833-78) nee Varvara Dmitrievna Mergassov, 1864
XIR39287 Portrait of Madame Rimsky-Korsakov (1833-78) nee Varvara Dmitrievna Mergassov, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Winterhalter, Franz Xaver (1805-73); 117x90 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; German

BIG CHEESE
Cheese weighing 1000 pounds (lbs) given as a gift to King George III in 1793 from the Duchy of Chester. Presumably a Cheshire cheese? Two men stand by to give an idea of scale

Suffragette W. S. P. U Ribbon Badge
Suffragette badge in purple, white and green grosgrain ribbon, with Votes for Women woven into the middle white section. Issued by the Womens Social & Political Union

Suffragette Votes for Women Christmas Card. Tabby cat with a feather in its hat, ribbon badge and satchel, holds a Vote for Women scroll

Illustration, rolled paper scroll tied with gold ribbon

Christmas card in the shape of a banjo. circa 1890s

Shih Tzu Dog - With ribbon in hair
LA-1820 Shih-Tzu DOG - with ribbon in hair Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lady and Blossom 1925
A girl, wearing a straw cloche hat with a two colour double brim and ornamented with a broad hatband and ribbon bow, smells some apple blossom

Mary Rossam, c1734, (1930). Creator: Joseph Highmore
Mary Rossam, c1734, (1930). Portrait of a woman, 1st Wife of Rev. S. F. Swinden. From " The Connoisseur", Volume 86, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1930]

Riding Dress 1819 Men
Top hat, high white cravat, blue fob ribbon, trousers, riding boots & spurs, brown coat with tails, knuckle length cuffs & cut away to reveal the waistcoat

Idem Aurantium Limonis Effigle, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)
881021 Idem Aurantium Limonis Effigle, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving) by Ferrari, Giovanni Battista (fl.1646); 30.2x19.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Glutamine synthetase enzyme computer model. This is a ligase enzyme, which forms chemical bonds between molecules. The different colours show the different subunits that comprise the protein

Sentimental German wartime postcard
You, Only you alone are my true love - a sentimental wartime postcard sent from a German soldier to his girl back home in Munich

Banjo with pink flowers on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Britannia and Eve Christmas cover 1933
Front cover illustration featuring a glamorous 1930s woman holding a westie dog with green tartan ribbon around its neck

Tree with prayer ribbons, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai, China, Asia

Girl Reads Struwelpeter
A young girl improves her sense of right and wrong by reading Struwwelpeter

Costume / Boy on Tricycle
Picturesque foppish French boy in a pleated skirt in spotted fabric, floppy striped necktie & falling collar, checked socks, pumps with large ribbon bows & long flowing hair

Lucy Locket / Greenaway
Lucy Locket lost her pocket, Kitty Fisher found it. There was not a penny in it but a ribbon round it

Immanuel Kant (Schnorr)
IMMANUEL KANT German philosopher

Mrs Phillips of Goonere, Scorrier, Gwennap, Cornwall. October 1907
Portrait of an elderly lady, Mrs Phillips. Photographer: Samuel John Govier

Cats enjoying a dinner party on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Suffragette Votes for Women Pepper Pot
A silver suffragette pepper pot or muffineer a small pot with a removable lid - the head of the figure. Holes in the bonnet dispense pepper or sugar

BARBARA STANWYCK (1907-1990). American actress. Photograph by James Hargis Connelly, c1925

Llama, Bolivia

Sutton Hoo Treasure. Royal shoulder-clasps. 7th-8th centurie
Sutton Hoo Treasure. Royal shoulder-clasps decorated with inlaid gold, enamel and garnet. 7th-8th centuries AD. From Mound 1. Near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. British Museum. London. England

Pink flamingo wearing candy cane hat
Pink lawn flamingo wearing a tree shaped hat made out of mint candies

Alaskan Malamute Dog - puppy with red bow
JD-15521 DOG - ALASKAN MALAMUTE puppy with red bow John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

The Studdy Dog - Somebody Cares by George Studdy
The Studdy Dog, later known as Bonzo, appearing as an example of animal caricatures in an article in The Strand magazine. This particular dog appears to be getting ready to post a love letter

Cossack Trousers 1820
Furry top hat, cut-away coat with long narrow tails, fawn colour cossack trousers, red under-waiscoat, shawl waistcoat, fob ribbon, watch seals & chain & tie-pin

Fashionable 1950S Hat
A woman wears a felt hat which has a felt ribbon tied around it. The model features a beauty spot on her cheek. Date: 1950s

Girl in her underwear riding a large Easter egg
A girl in her underwear riding a large Easter egg

Two cats by Louis Wain on a romantic postcard -- He loves me! He loves me not! He loves me! Date: circa 1900s

Lady in pink underwear by Barribal
Painting of a young woman with dark glossy hair, captured in the middle of getting ready. She sits in pink lingerie and stockings, having just brushed and tied a matching pink ribbon in her hair

The Happy Couple. Grangetown, Middlesbrough 1970s 1970s

Young Girl Reading, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
XJL61308 Young Girl Reading, c.1770 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 81.1x64.8 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

The idea of blue fragrance - flowers, fabric, scent, glass, credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Medals Awarded for Gallantry or Life-Saving at Sea - top row (L-R) Stanhope gold medal awarded by the Royal Humane Society for the bravest life-saving deed of the year

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"From Royalty to Rock: The Colorful Story of Ribbon" In 1954, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh were captured in a timeless photograph, adorned with ribbons that symbolized their regal elegance. Little did they know that this simple accessory would become an iconic representation of style and celebration. Fast forward to an advert for Mumms Champagne, where a bottle is gracefully wrapped in a vibrant ribbon, enticing us with promises of joyous festivities. Ribbons have always been associated with special occasions, adding a touch of glamour and flair. Across Europe, in Montreux's Canton Vaud, stands a statue paying tribute to the legendary Freddie Mercury. Adorned with colorful ribbons by devoted fans from all corners of the world, it serves as a testament to his enduring legacy and the power of music. But they are not limited to grand gestures; they also find their place in intricate works like Walter Crane's Garland. This stunning piece showcases delicate ribbons intertwined amidst beautiful floral patterns - an exquisite display of artistry. Moving on to history-making moments, we encounter the Suffragette W. S. P. U Badge and Ribbon. A symbol worn proudly by women fighting for equality during suffrage movements - these ribbons carried messages that spoke volumes without uttering a word. Artists throughout time have found inspiration in ribbon's graceful curves. Jane Austen herself was immortalized through watercolor on paper wearing one such elegant accessory – her portrait capturing both her literary prowess and feminine charm. Madame Rimsky-Korsakov too embraced ribbon's allure as she posed for her portrait in 1864. The soft fabric cascading down her dress added an air of sophistication befitting this remarkable woman who left her mark on Russian culture. Ribbon even finds its way into unconventional realms; Alice dons one around her neck in Amedeo Modigliani's captivating painting from 1918 – a whimsical touch that adds an element of mystery to her enigmatic persona.