Ringlets Collection (page 23)

Wwi / Zeppelin Danger
BRITISH MEANS PLUCK London schoolchildren are taught about the dangers of zeppelins : If the zeppelins come, keep indoors, put lights out and keep quiet

Montespan / Mme / Miniature
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE ROCHECHOUART DE MORTEMART alias MME DE MONTESPAN Mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six children by him

Eliz Petrovna / Russia / Toc
ELIZABETH PETROVNA Empress of Russia (1741-62)

Mary Stuart / Dutch / Orange
MARY STUART Princess of Orange, daughter of Charles I of Britain

Elisabeth Luise / Prussian
ELISABETH LUISE Queen of Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia

Rosalia Rousseil / Moloch
ROSALIA ROUSSEIL French actress: a satirical view

Christina / Sweden / Fursten
QUEEN CHRISTINA of SWEDEN reigned 1632-54, patron of arts and learning

Newest Bonnets for 1868
Spring & summer bonnets designed to be worn at the front of the head. Trimmings: lace, flowers, an aigrette & veils. All have lappets while some resemble small lace caps

Fashions October 1868
Girl: pleated skirt, front buttoning tunic, cape collar & skirt ends caught up. Blue dress: double skirt, train, pelerine cape, over skirt with diagonal rows of puffings

GIRLs FASHIONS 1846
Pink dress: four scallop edged flounces, tight fitting sleeves with volans & worn with a net pelerine. Hair: covers the ears. Green dress: worn with a shawl & bonnet

Costume January 1849
Two gowns with lace berthas, one with a caraco bodice; two outdoor garments possibly mantles, one trimmed in brown fur with a matching fur muff

Queen Anne / Thornhill
QUEEN ANNE Reigned from 1702

Fanny Mendelssohn
FANNY CAECILIE MENDELSSOHN sister of Felix Mendelssohn, and a composer in her own right - later Fanny Hensel

Nightie or Pyjamas ? - cabaret actress Enid Taylor models both... The lounging pyjamas have wide-legged trousers & an unusual jacket with a cape effect

Women & Girl 1890S Photo
Girl: smocked & embroidered frock with full sleeves. Women: lace jabot, gigot sleeves, lace gloves & fichu, spectacles. Granny sports the hairstyle of her youth

GIRL & SASH 1880S
A little girl wears a costume of long jacket bodice with ruched trim at the hem, broderie Anglaise collar & cuffs, short kilted skirt, sash, socks & boots

Costume / 2 Girls 1860S
Two girls in identical dresses with short full skirts, a row of pleated braid on the hem & sleeves & loose bodices with high round necks. Hair: hair net & chignon, ringlets

Girl in Green / White 1870
Girl with ringlets: green & white striped tunic dress, square cut corsage, ribbon ceinture & pointed hem drawn up over a short green skirt with flounce & bouillon trim

TYPIST 1940S
A blonde typist rolls the paper up out of the typewriter as she checks a letter for errors

Straw Hat 1786
A young woman, " Louisa", wears a pretty straw hat with a large, soft brim & edged with lace. A pink hatband & large bow decorate the brim

Cleveland / Catherine / Mote
DUCHESS OF CLEVELAND Born - Catherine Lucy Wilhelmina Stanhope. Playing with her hair with a dog on her lap

Anne Bronte / Profile
ANNE BRONTE Author of novels Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Old Lady Lost Shoe 1899
An old lady who has lost her shoe -- her dog appears to have stolen it!

Mary Baker Eddy / 1867
MARY BAKER EDDY Founder of Christian Science

Wedding Dress 1840
A young bride about to sign the register wears a dress with 3 lace edged flounces, pointed waist, bell shaped upper sleeves worn over a tightfitting under sleeve

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"Captivating Ringlets: A Glimpse into Victorian Elegance" Step back in time with these enchanting portraits capturing the beauty of ringlets, a timeless hairstyle that adorned women throughout history. In "Portrait of Hannah Rowett, Polperro, Cornwall. Around 1860, " we witness the delicate curls framing Hannah's face, adding an air of grace to her countenance. Miss Elizabeth Hoare (later Mrs J. Rawson Walker) exudes sophistication in her portrait as her cascading ringlets cascade down her shoulders, epitomizing the elegance of the era. Meanwhile, "Portrait of Daisy Grant, the Artists Daughter" showcases how even young girls embraced this fashionable trend. Not limited to women alone, Sarah Childress Polk proudly displays her meticulously styled ringlets as she stands beside President Polk in their official portrait. The Princes Oscar, Joachim and Viktor of Prussia also sported dashing ringlet hairstyles that complemented their regal attire. Magdalen Aston, Lady Burdett - John Michael Wright's masterpiece captures not only Lady Burdett's striking features but also highlights her exquisite ringleted hairdo – a symbol of high society during this period. Evening full dress in 1807 wouldn't be complete without elaborate hairstyles featuring intricate curls and mesmerizing ringlets that added allure to every woman who wore them. The music sheet cover for "Queen of May Quadrille" further celebrates this captivating style with its depiction of elegant ladies donning stunning ringleted coiffures while dancing merrily. Christine Nilsson graces us with her presence through a CDV photograph where we can admire how perfectly formed and flawlessly arranged each individual curl is—a testament to both fashion and artistry during this era. The Victorian woman from the Polhill-Turner family exemplifies how everyday women embraced this trend across social classes—they were not just for the elite but a symbol of femininity and beauty accessible to all.