Hairstyle Collection

Bust of a Roman girl, preserved in the National Museum of Rome, at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome Rome National Museum of Rome Head Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Caroline Bonaparte; bust by Antonio Canova, in the National Museum of Capodimonte in Naples Naples Museum of Capodimonte Bust Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1588. Artist: George Gower
Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1588. Version of the Armada portrait attributed to George Gower. The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603

Japan - Geisha - See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil
Japan - Three Geisha girls - miming the phrase See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil. Date: circa 1904

Gucci 14
Baard Martinussen

Picture shows Ready Steady Go! presenter Cathy McGowan at the door of Biba Boutique in Kensington Church Street, West London. She is 2nd from the right, with her friend singer Cilla Black, far right

George Eliot, c1850, (1942). Creator: Francois d Albert Durade
George Eliot, c1850, (1942). Portrait of British author George Eliot (1819-1880), born Mary Ann Evans. Painting in the National Portrait Gallery, London

Abraham Lincoln, signed carte-de-visite, 1864 (vignette, mount, gold-ruled border, ink)
985820 Abraham Lincoln, signed carte-de-visite, 1864 (vignette, mount, gold-ruled border, ink) by Berger, Anthony (fl.1861-65); 10.1x6.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham Lincoln)

Teasing the Cat, 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Teasing the Cat, 1888

Antique Japanese Woodblock, woman serving tea
This Japanese art print is a portrait of the tea house waitress Naniwaya Okita in a beautiful kimono serving a cup of tea, 1790. The print bears the artists signature

Portrait - Mary, Queen of Scots, c16th century, (1904). Artists: Unknown, Janet
Portrait - Mary, Queen of Scots, c16th century (1904). Mary, Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 - 8 February 1587), also known as Mary Stuart[3] or Mary I of Scotland

EMMELINE PANKHURST (1858-1928). English suffragist. Oil over a photograph

Louise Brooks (1906 - 1985), American silent film actress and dancer Date: 1928

Orangutan baby (Pongo pygmaeus) head portrait of baby, Semengoh Nature reserve, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia. Endangered

Tetisheri, Ancient Egyptian queen of the 17th dynasty, 16th century BC (1926). Artist: Winifred Mabel Brunton
Tetisheri, Ancient Egyptian queen of the 17th dynasty, 16th century BC (1926). Tetisheri was the queen consort of Senakhtenre Tao I, the seventh pharaoh of the 17th dynasty

Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol. II, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]

Elizabeth Taylor, English-American actress, c1950s(?). Artist: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Elizabeth Taylor, English-American actress, c1950s(?). Elizabeth Taylor made her screen debut as a child in Lassie Come Home in 1943

African people
Antique illustration of a African people

Man prepares his hair ready for his wedding day - Djibouti, East Africa. Date: 1908

Monsieur de St. George, April 4, 1788. Creator: William Ward
Monsieur de St. George, April 4, 1788

CHINA: WOMAN, 1860s. Woman of the Working Class, Canton, China: photographed by John Thomson, 1868-72

Eritrea - Water Carrier
Eritrea - Female Water Carrier Date: 1936

American actress. The most popular pin-up photograph of the American armed forces during World War II
BETTY GRABLE (1916-1973). American actress. The most popular pin-up photograph of the American armed forces during World War II

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]

Japan - Geisha Girl bows to a samurai warrior - New Year Ceremony Date: circa 1910s

Head of Vibia Sabina, wife of Hadrian, Roman civilization, 2nd century a. d
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Head of Vibia Sabina, wife of Hadrian

King Charles II, (1907). Charles II of England, (1630-1685), King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland

Presumed portrait of Marie Taglioni (1804-1884), dancer, 1828. Creator: Unknown
Presumed portrait of Marie Taglioni (1804-1884), dancer, 1828

Miss Julia MacDonald, 1830/31. Creator: Samuel Cousins
Miss Julia MacDonald, 1830/31

Portrait of a young woman dressed as an Indian dancer, postcard Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Girl near a bronze statue of the Neptune fountain in Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Monumental Fountain, Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

One of the two Riace Bronze Statues: Warrior B. Bronze statue, temporarily exposed at the National Arcaheological Museum of Florence

Young smiling man wearing underwear standing in front of nostalgic wallpaper

Dressing Fante Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, Africa
Dressing a Fanti (Fante) Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, West Africa (modern Ghana). Date: circa 1910s

Young people at a Rock and Roll dance, Cornwall. Date: 1985

Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of Henry II, printed by Henry G. Bohn, 1856 (colour engraving)
7265323 Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of Henry II, printed by Henry G. Bohn, 1856 (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Angel Saint Francis in Prayer; Ange St. Francis en Priere, c. 1947-48 (oil on masonite)
824575 The Angel Saint Francis in Prayer; Ange St. Francis en Priere, c.1947-48 (oil on masonite) by Hyppolite, Hector (1889-1948); 95.6x71

Nude (Reclining with Hands behind Head), 1930 (gelatin silver print)
1197690 Nude (Reclining with Hands behind Head), 1930 (gelatin silver print) by Stone, Sasha (1895-1940); 29.2x39.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

First Nation warriors of northwestern territories - Canada
A superb photograph of two First Nation warriors of an indigenous tribe of the northwestern territories - Canada. circa 1900s

Domestic dog, Pekingese, studio portrait

Couple in love, c1900-1919(?). Postcard

Mrs Tickell, c1780-1810Artist: Richard Cosway
Mrs Tickell, c1780-1810

Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Engraving. Colored
Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Queen of Spain and Empress of Germany. Engraving after a painting of Titian, by Al Dauvergne. The Artistic Illustration, 1902. Colored

GABRIELLE COCO CHANEL (1883-1971). French fashion designer. Photograph, c1920

Young man in a suit and without shirt lying on a couch

Young man in a suit and without shirt kneeling on a couch

Ethiopian Woman - Braided Hair - Nose Ring
A beautiful Ethiopian Woman in profile, with long braided hair, jewellery and a very large nose ring. Date: circa 1910s

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

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"From Elizabeth I to Louise Brooks: A Timeless Journey of Hairstyles" Step into the world of hairstyles through time and across cultures. In 1588, Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland flaunted her regal charm with an elaborate hairstyle crafted by artist George Gower. Her iconic look symbolized power and elegance. Fast forward to the 1920s, where American actress Louise Brooks revolutionized fashion with her signature bob haircut. This daring style challenged societal norms and became a symbol of liberation for women around the world. In 1888, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's artwork "Teasing the Cat" showcased intricate Japanese hairstyles that were both elegant and sophisticated. Meanwhile, an antique Japanese woodblock depicted a woman serving tea, highlighting the gracefulness associated with traditional geisha hairstyles. The captivating image of three wise monkeys representing "See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil" in Japan also reminds us of their unique hairdos that are intricately styled as part of their cultural heritage. Traveling back to April 4th, 1788, we encounter Monsieur de St. George portrayed by William Ward. His distinguished hairstyle reflects his noble status during this period in history. Even our primate cousins have caught on to hairstyling trends. An adorable orangutan baby at Semengoh Nature Reserve showcases its luscious locks while capturing hearts worldwide. Celebrating diversity is essential when exploring different cultures' hairstyling traditions; African people proudly embrace their natural hair textures as expressions of identity and heritage. Elizabeth Taylor's timeless beauty shines through in her English-American actress persona from the mid-20th century. Her glamorous waves epitomize Hollywood glamour during this era. Across continents in Djibouti, a man meticulously prepares his hair for his wedding day—a testament to how important they can be in celebrating life's most significant moments.