Tassel Collection

Pierrot and Columbine -- Smile, Please
Columbine tickles a gloomy Pierrot with a peacock feather and asks him to Smile, Please!

VASLAV NIJINSKY (1890-1950). Russian ballet dancer and choreographer. Dancing in Les Orientales, c1911

Recruitment poster, The Royal Marines -- Thats the life! 20th century

Llama, Bolivia

Evening Dress 1922
Sleeveless, slash neck Chinese or orientally inspired black dress by Worth with red tassel detail which with the horizontal & vertical drapery draws attention to the hips

DUCHESS OF PORTSMOUTH (1649-1734). Louise Renee de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth. French mistress of King Charles II of England. Oil on canvas, 1682, by Pierre Mignard

A camel stands in front of the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Advert for Peter Robinson, gentlemens clothing 1895
Christmas presents for gentlemen, smoking jackets and dressing gowns. 1895

LIU BEI (161-223). Also known as Xuande. Shu Han emperor of China, 221-223. Detail of a painted silk scroll, c650, attributed to Yen Li Pen

Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire (African Rifles)
Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire, featuring a member of the Kings African Rifles, with the regiment badge below, and the names of all the colonial countries listed on either side. 1940s

Robes of the Royal Victorian Order, 1953. The piece is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

President Franklin Pierce 1852
2601324 President Franklin Pierce 1852; (add.info.: President Franklin Pierce 1852); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Design for Ermine and Polecat Ensemble, from Costumes Parisien, pub.1913 (pochoir print)
3664620 Design for Ermine and Polecat Ensemble, from Costumes Parisien, pub.1913 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info)

Union Forage Cap
3481437 Union Forage Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fez of the 62nd New York Volunteers, The Anderson Zouaves); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Fes, Morocco. Traditional red Fes hats

Fes, Morocco. Traditional red Fes hats

Miss Marie Goff, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Marie Goff, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 16

Peter of Weyms, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Peter of Weyms, c17th century

Nikolaus Georg von Raigersperger, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Nikolaus Georg von Raigersperger, c17th century

Nicolo Promontorio, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Nicolo Promontorio, c17th century

Luiz Pereira de Castro, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Luiz Pereira de Castro, c17th century

Empress Jito Tenno, early 1840s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Empress Jito Tenno, early 1840s. Series: Hundred Poets, One Poem Each

Johann Friedrich von Löben, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Friedrich von Loben, c17th century

Johann Ernst, delegate from Bavaria, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Ernst, delegate from Bavaria, c17th century

Johann Balthasar Schneider, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Balthasar Schneider, c17th century

Johan von Wallenstein, count, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan von Wallenstein, count, c17th century

Johan Adolf Krebs, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Adolf Krebs, c17th century

Johan Adolf Krebs, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Adolf Krebs, c17th century

Jobst Christoph Kress von Kressenstein, 1597-1663, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Jobst Christoph Kress von Kressenstein, 1597-1663, c17th century

Hermann Mylius, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Hermann Mylius, c17th century

Henri Groulart, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Henri Groulart, c17th century

Portrait of a Woman, 1663. Creator: Pieter Nason
Portrait of a Woman, 1663. This older woman, in lace collar, pearl necklace, and cut-stone earrings, holds open a fashionable pocket watch

Oskar I, 1799-1859, King of Sweden, c19th century. Creator: Anon
Oskar I, 1799-1859, King of Sweden, c19th century

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de Oonolashka, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de Oonolashka, c1797

Costume Plate (Devineresse de Krasnajarsk), late 18th to early 19th century. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costume Plate (Devineresse de Krasnajarsk), late 18th to early 19th century

Girolamo Sannazaro, delegate from Mantua, after a work of the 17th century. Creator: Anon
Girolamo Sannazaro, delegate from Mantua, after a work of the 17th century

Gerhard Koch, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Gerhard Koch, c17th century

Georg Christopher von Halsang, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Georg Christopher von Halsang, c17th century

Bartold van Ghent, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Bartold van Ghent, c17th century

Antoine de Brun, 1600-1654, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Antoine de Brun, 1600-1654, c17th century

Abraham Kayser, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Abraham Kayser, c17th century

Portrait of Emperor Frans I of Austria and the Duke of Reichstadt, c1830-1900. Creator: Schijtra
Portrait of Emperor Frans I of Austria and the Duke of Reichstadt, c1830-1900. Two uniformed men, holding hands. Le Duc de Reichstadt Avec Son Grand-Pere L'Empereur...'

Still life with Wood Pigeon and Powder Horn, 1874. Creator: Guillaume Anne van der Brugghen
Still life with Wood Pigeon and Powder Horn, 1874

The Conversation, c.1850-c.1899. Creator: David Joseph Bles
The Conversation, c.1850-c.1899

Portrait of Willem II (1626-50), Prince of Orange, c.1653. Creator: Workshop of Gerard van Honthorst
Portrait of Willem II (1626-50), Prince of Orange, c.1653

Crosbie, Violet, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Dec. 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Crosbie, Violet, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Dec. 3

Costume studies, Megara, 1896. Creator: Niels Skovgaard
Costume studies, Megara, 1896

Nicholson, Martha, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Nicholson, Martha, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 22

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"Tassel: A Timeless Ornament Across Cultures and Eras" From the elegant ballet performances of Vaslav Nijinsky to the flamboyant costumes of Pierrot and Columbine, the tassel has adorned various forms of art throughout history. Its versatility is showcased in a recruitment poster for The Royal Marines, symbolizing honor and prestige. Traveling to Bolivia, we encounter llamas donning vibrant tassels as part of their traditional attire, adding a touch of color to their already picturesque surroundings. Meanwhile, evening dress fashion in 1922 embraced this decorative element with sophistication and grace. In an advert for Peter Robinson's gentlemen's clothing from 1895, tassels exude refinement on tailored garments fit for distinguished individuals like Louise Renee de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth. This timeless ornament transcends time and social status. Venturing further east to Cairo's Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, we find a majestic camel standing proudly with its regal saddle adorned by intricate tassels. Even Liu Bei from ancient China recognized the allure of this embellishment during his reign between 161-223 AD. During times of war, such as depicted in The British Colonial Empire wartime poster featuring African Rifles soldiers or through the uniforms and colors worn by The Border Regiment troops; tassels served not only as adornments but also symbols representing bravery and unity. Finally, robes belonging to members of the Royal Victorian Order in 1953 showcase how even within royal circles this ornamental detail remains cherished throughout generations. The humble yet captivating tassel has traversed continents and eras alike – weaving itself into diverse cultures while embodying elegance, tradition, and symbolism wherever it appears.