Veils Collection (page 5)

Women wearing brief costumes, holding veils, with feathers in her hair. Date c1899

Marriage of Princess Helena to Prince Christian
The marriage of Queen Victorias third daughter, Princess Helena, to Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein from Germany. They married in the private chapel, Windsor Castle on the 5th July 1866

Israel - Jews going for a walk Date: circa 1910s

Veiled Lady of Grand Cairo, Egypt
A Lady of Grand Cairo, Egypt. An Egyptian woman in a white robe with a veil across her face. 1803

Syrian Women - Costume series (1 / 3)
Syrian Women - in traditional costume Date: circa 1910s

Bishnoi woman wearing veil, close-up of head, Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India

The Dolly Sisters in bridal wear
The Dolly Sisters in His Bridal Night, Republic Theatre, New York, 1916 in creations by Lucile (Lady Duff Gordon) 1916

Two couples sitting on a cliff top
Two middle class couples sitting on a cliff top. The women are dressed identically, and could be sisters or even twins. Their hats have dark veils which cover their eyes and noses

Montenegrin Street Scene with veiled women
Montenegrin Street Scene with four veiled women

Fortune teller - Constantinople
A female street fortune teller in Constantinople

A Group of Turkish Women - Constantinople
A Group of Turkish Women walking in Constantinople, Turkey

Two Turkish women - modern style
Picture from a set of cards issued to reflect the fact that soon after Ataturk took over in Turkey in the 1920s, there was liberation by women from the old modes of dress

Two women with full veils on the Galata Bridge
When Ataturk came to power and established the Republic, he felt it essential for the veil to be abolished in a modern society

Bosnia & Herzegovina - Mostar - Turkish Women in street clothing with heavy veils

Women factory workers wearing respiratory-veils
A group of female factory workers wearing respiratory-veils and carrying a banner. The photograph was taken during a procession in London in July 1916 celebrating the many different roles of women in

Racial / N Africa / Tunisia
Three Tunisian women wearing veils

Summer & Travel Dress
Anglo-Saxon Summer dress of super-tunic or roc & draped mantle & a travelling habit of super-tunic with extra long sleeves with an ornate border. Both wear head-rails or veils

Elegant Dress of 1896
Elegantly dressed women descend a staircase wearing jackets and gowns with leg-of- mutton sleeves; another woman holds an umbrella against the rain

Noblewomen at Tournament
Noblewomen attending a tournament in France wear various headdresses including a Turkey Bonnet, Hennin or Steeple headdresses with veils & a V-shaped roll. Date: 15th Century

Bulldogs - male and female Digital Manipulation: Tiara & Bow tie JD. Hat & veil made
JD-18679-M Bulldogs - male and female Digitally manipulated image John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Veiled women at U. O. I. F. annual meeting, Paris, France, Europe
Veiled women at U.O.I.F. annual meeting, Paris, France, Europe

Maidens in the Odawara Hojo Godai Festival held in May at Odawara Castle in Kanagawa, Japan, Asia

English Headdresses C15
Tournament spectators: their gowns have deep V -necklines & revers, narrow sleeves & fur cuffs. Headdresses: truncated cone, butterfly, V shaped roll, veils, cap with liripipe

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

Wrapped for the Drive
A lady must take care of her complexion, avoiding wind and sun - so if she goes driving, veils, goggles and bonnets are de rigueur. The dog can look after itself

Lear / Nonsense / Marseilles
There was an Old Man of Marseilles, whose daughters wore bottle-green veils: They caught several fish, which they put in a dish, And sent to their Pa at Marseilles

Fancy Dress Hats
These three young women model the latest ideas for what to wear for a head-dress party - very becoming tricorn hats! Made of panne velvet, with ninon veils under the chin

London Fashions 1830
English fashions in a French magazine! Do tricolore ribbons reveal sympathy for the revolution? White redingotes: mancherons, tight sleeves with a puffed upper, bonnets & veils

Women in Harem
Women in an Egyptian harem. Here they are able to take off their veils, but there is little for them to do except smoke and gossip

Egyptian Women
Two women pay a visit to a friend : they have to raise their veils to drink, of course, but have learnt to do so without revealing more than a minimum

Egyptian Veils - 3
Egyptian woman clad in the milayeh, veiled but for her eyes

Egyptian Veils - 2
Egyptian women and children of the lower classes : the women are veiled, the children are not

Egyptian Veils - 1
Ornamented black veils worn by Egyptian women. (Note that only the one on the right is depicted in full length)

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"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.