Veils Collection (page 2)

She Never Told Her Love (engraving)
1601580 She Never Told Her Love (engraving) by Sant, James (1820-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: She Never Told Her Love. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 February 1853)

The Orientalism of the European Woman, 1913
The Orientalism of the European Woman: Ladies of the West Adopt the Yashmak-Veil just as the Ladies of the East are abandoning it

The Scottish Knight on one knee watched as the veiled nuns walked past
STC308595 The Scottish Knight on one knee watched as the veiled nuns walked past, illustration for The Talisman: A Tale of the Crusaders by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho) by Vedder

The Angel at the Sepulchre (b / w photo)
STC105269 The Angel at the Sepulchre (b/w photo) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Hillier, (1847-1936).); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A Daughter of the Morn, c. 1611 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407538 A Daughter of the Morn, c.1611 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

The Stolen Glove (engraving)
725857 The Stolen Glove (engraving) by Wright, John William (1802-48) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stolen Glove. Illustration for The Gallery of Engravings (circa 1880)

The Marriage of an Arab in Cairo, 1860 (colour litho)
468695 The Marriage of an Arab in Cairo, 1860 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bride, dressed in a full veil)

Girl taking communion (colour photo)
3095966 Girl taking communion (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl taking communion. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Bride and groom kneeling (colour photo)
3095914 Bride and groom kneeling (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bride and groom kneeling. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Dance of the Veil (colour photo)
3094697 The Dance of the Veil (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dance of the Veil. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Bride trying on her veil (b / w photo)
3091198 Bride trying on her veil (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bride trying on her veil)

Aboard the Morning Star yacht at Cowes, Isle of Wight - the Pageant of the Century. 1911

Advert for Swan & Edgar winter fashions 1909
Page selection of Edwardian womens fur coats, stoles and muffs for winter fashion of 1909. 1909

Attractive black mourning clothing 1910
Suggestion of black mourning clothing for women due to the recent death of King Edward VII. Date: May 1910

Beautiful bride and page boys
Cover of Home Notes magazine: Special Wedding Number. The bride wears a floor length gown with an endless train, puff ball sleeves

Fashionable hats of infinite charm 1937
Three models wearing the latest spring styles in hats. Date: 1937

New in headlines 1937
Three models wearing the latest styles in hats. Date: 1937

Greet the Spring with straw 1937
Three models wearing the latest Spring styles in hats. Date: 1937

Practical and efficient motor veils 1905
Two women wearing motoring headwear with protective veil over their faces, available from D. H Evans. 1905

Advert for Woollands of Knightsbridge womens hats 1937
Latest styles of womens hats with pretty trimmings. 1937

Advert for Jays spring and early summer coats 1937
Two women models wearing the latest fashion in coats for spring and early summer, (left) made in black romaine with separate cape trimmed with natural silver fox

Communion dress 1862
Young girl in her white Communion dress. Date: 1862

Wedding Dress 1861
High buttoned corsage with collar, pointed waist with corsage, bell shaped sleeves, page boy in brown and black tunic with cape and woman in pulple dress with rainbow shawl. Date: 1861

The Flower (oil on canvas)
5889157 The Flower (oil on canvas) by Boughton, George Henry (1833-1905); 78.1x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a pair, see image 5889155); Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; American

Funerary relief, c. 2nd-3rd cenury AD (limestone)
3614012 Funerary relief, c.2nd-3rd cenury AD (limestone) by Syrian, (2nd century AD); 51.4 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: A man)

Veiled Fancies (engraving)
1605435 Veiled Fancies (engraving) by Davies, Norman Prescott (1862-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veiled Fancies. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 June 1896)

Wedding of Bressan Ebaudes in 1913. Postcard sent in 1913
660445 Wedding of Bressan Ebaudes in 1913. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Queen Victoria (b / w photo)
3103915 Queen Victoria (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria)

Folk Girl in Purple (chromolitho)
734644 Folk Girl in Purple (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Folk Girl in Purple)

Folk Girl in Red (chromolitho)
734641 Folk Girl in Red (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Folk Girl in Red)

Portrait of the Countess Siemontkowsky Bystry, 1793 (oil on canvas)
6343156 Portrait of the Countess Siemontkowsky Bystry, 1793 (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 81x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a pair)

Ladies day dress with veil from Journal des Dames, 1799 (coloured engraving)
810242 Ladies day dress with veil from Journal des Dames, 1799 (coloured engraving) by Mesangere, Pierre de La (1761-1831); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Mantilla, Madame Anglada, 1905 (litho)
874595 The Mantilla, Madame Anglada, 1905 (litho) by Belleroche, Albert de (1864-1944); 57.79 x46.99 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of George C

White woven silk wedding dress, with embroidered net lace veil, 1840s (silk & lace)
3100336 White woven silk wedding dress, with embroidered net lace veil, 1840s (silk & lace) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info)

Helene (Ennoia), 1896 (litho)
1068523 Helene (Ennoia), 1896 (litho) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 9.5x8.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts Collection, gift of Mrs. Alfred L

Christmas rose (colour photo)
3096067 Christmas rose (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas rose)

The scarf dance (oil on canvas)
6352770 The scarf dance (oil on canvas) by Dinet, Alphonse Etienne (1861-1929); 65x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La danse des foulards); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Diana (oil on canvas)
5889136 Diana (oil on canvas) by Merritt, Anna Lea (1844-1930); 50.8x40.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; American, out of copyright

Bride and groom with horseshoe (colour photo)
3094517 Bride and groom with horseshoe (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bride and groom with horseshoe)

The struggle between the State and the Church in Mexico (colour litho)
2777731 The struggle between the State and the Church in Mexico (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Easter rites: blessing of the lambs at Sant Agnese fuori le Mura, Rome, c. 1940-46 (gelatin silver print)
494334 Easter rites: blessing of the lambs at Sant Agnese fuori le Mura, Rome, c.1940-46 (gelatin silver print) by Bruni, Armando (fl.1930); Alinari; Touring Club Italiano/Alinari Archives Management

The Maiden of the Cave (engraving)
725892 The Maiden of the Cave (engraving) by Corbould, Henry (1787-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maiden of the Cave. Illustration for The Gallery of Engravings (circa 1880)

The Duenna (engraving)
725838 The Duenna (engraving) by Cattermole, George (1800-68) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duenna. Illustration for The Gallery of Engravings (circa 1880)

Folk Girl in Pink (chromolitho)
734645 Folk Girl in Pink (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Folk Girl in Pink)

Dance (Rose), 1898 (colour litho)
6255618 Dance (Rose), 1898 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allegory of Dance, poster by Alfons Mucha in 1898); Photo eFine Art Images; Czech

Wife of a French merchant going to the baths, plate 62 from
STC409001 Wife of a French merchant going to the baths, plate 62 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol

Veiled women, from Souvenir of Cairo, 1862 (colour litho)
CHT290575 Veiled women, from Souvenir of Cairo, 1862 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82) (attr. to); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Exploring the Enigmatic Beauty of Veils: From Jerusalem to Istanbul, a Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the vibrant streets of Jerusalem, where Islamic veils gracefully adorn shop windows, offering glimpses into the rich tapestry of Middle Eastern traditions. Saxon Ladies strut proudly in high-waisted houppelandes with turned-down collars and V-necks, embodying an elegant fusion of cultures. In Turkey, women don their veils like flags of empowerment. These symbolic garments reflect both tradition and liberation as they flutter in harmony with the wind. At New York's Metropolitan Opera House, Strauss's iconic opera "Salome" mesmerizes audiences with its captivating portrayal of veiled seduction. As dawn breaks over bustling cities, women dutifully embrace their morning routines while adorning themselves with Emile's exquisite creations. Pamela Berry and Diana Duff Cooper grace us with their timeless beauty as they effortlessly wear spring hats adorned with delicate flowers that are gently trimmed by ethereal veils. Marcelle Lely models from Debenhams captivate our attention in beige Rodier material boasting a soft and furry surface - a perfect blend between elegance and comfort. Meanwhile, vintage photographs transport us back to 1920s Turkey when women celebrated their newfound freedom by liberating themselves from restrictive dress codes. Even Edwardian women embraced this enigmatic accessory; tricorne and bicorne hats paired harmoniously with veils that added an air of mystery to their already sophisticated attire. In homage to Edvard Munch's haunting masterpiece "The Scream, " we find solace behind our own metaphorical veil - concealing emotions yet revealing fragments of our inner selves. Veils transcend time and geography; they hold within them stories untold. Whether it be Islamic veils for sale or Turkish women embracing liberation through dress reform, these intricate fabrics have become symbols representing cultural heritage intertwined seamlessly throughout history.