Ribbon Collection (#5)

Dupuis as Noel Plantier in "Le Pressoir" at the Theatre du Gymnase Dramatique
5855454 Dupuis as Noel Plantier in "Le Pressoir" at the Theatre du Gymnase Dramatique.; (add.info.: Bernard Dupuis as Noel Plantier in George Sand's "Le Pressoir" at)

Children of the Rouen area
5855677 Children of the Rouen area; (add.info.: Children of the Rouen area. The little girls wear the same tall bonnets as their mother and are dressed for some festival)

Specimens of the spiral, diagonal and zoomorphic designs in Celtic ornament, and later Anglo-Saxon ornament
FLO4987850 Specimens of the spiral, diagonal and zoomorphic designs in Celtic ornament, and later Anglo-Saxon ornament. Initials, ribbons and animals from illuminated manuscripts

El Correo de la Moda. Periodico ilustrado para las mujeres (women's newspaper). Hairstyles for women, 1855
CUL4875399 El Correo de la Moda. Periodico ilustrado para las mujeres (women's newspaper). Hairstyles for women, 1855. Published in Madrid from 1835-1868. Engraving. SPAIN

Woman in a round bonnet with ribbon rosette and two ringlets. The bonnet is called a turned-up calash
FLO4606544 Woman in a round bonnet with ribbon rosette and two ringlets. The bonnet is called a turned-up calash, Caleche retroussee, after the carriage with a folding top

Chinese juggler keeping a 100-foot long ribbon floating in the air, Qing Dynasty
FLO4590457 Chinese juggler keeping a 100-foot long ribbon floating in the air, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste

Woman in green wool redingote with gold trim, pink petticoat, gauze fichu, straw hat with pink crepe bonnet top
FLO4671952 Woman in green wool redingote with gold trim, pink petticoat, gauze fichu, straw hat with pink crepe bonnet top, decorated with green ribbon

French postcard with image of a fish wrapped in ribbon
3665524 French postcard with image of a fish wrapped in ribbon; (add.info.: French postcard with image of a fish wrapped in ribbon.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Pierrot (b/w photo)
8634499 Pierrot (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot. One of a set of six postcards, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Cat postcard (colour litho)
8643356 Cat postcard (colour litho) by Sperlich, Josef (1863-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat postcard. Early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Cat postcard (colour litho)
8643352 Cat postcard (colour litho) by Sperlich, Josef (1863-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat postcard. Early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Tell me another - do! (colour litho)
8656494 Tell me another - do! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tell me another - do! Postcard, early 20th century. Signed: VWS.); © Look and Learn

Young woman in a bonnet with black ribbons (colour litho)
8655394 Young woman in a bonnet with black ribbons (colour litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a young woman in a bonnet with black ribbons)

A penny for your thoughts (colour litho)
8656231 A penny for your thoughts (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A penny for your thoughts. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Harem skirt (colour litho)
8656129 The Harem skirt (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harem skirt. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Man kissing the neck of a masked woman (b/w photo)
8655965 Man kissing the neck of a masked woman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man kissing the neck of a masked woman)

The original hatchet of George Washington (colour litho)
8655935 The original hatchet of George Washington (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The original hatchet of George Washington)

Sarah Eliot Scoville, 1830s (oil on canvas)
XOS5882018 Sarah Eliot Scoville, 1830s (oil on canvas) by Durand, Asher Brown (1796-1886); 86.4x68.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting Asher Brown Durand)

Empire women's headdress (litho)
8677416 Empire women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Empire women's headdress)

Colonnaded entrance to the Villa di Poggio a Caiano, in Prato
3557698 Colonnaded entrance to the Villa di Poggio a Caiano, in Prato by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist)

The International Exhibition: Swiss jacquard-loom for weaving ribbons... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Swiss jacquard-loom for weaving ribbons - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862

Paris fashions for December, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for December, 1862. Fig. 1. Evening Dress. Robe of stout corded apple-green taffety...with a guipure on a white ground; the sleeves are also trimmed with a similar transparent guipure

Paris fashions for November, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for November, 1864. Fig. 1. Morning Dress. This is altogether an "at home" costume, the colour of the dress being generally light, over a gay-coloured jupe

women
Dzintra Zvagina

She is certainly not blind to her own beauty
Carola Kayen-Mouthaan

Rachellka
Michaela Durisova

Thea holiday bouquet
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

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Svetlana Melik-Nubarova

Munich, Germany. Farmers market. Local crafts

Ink & Bows IIII
Maretha Van der Merwe

once up on a time
Carola Kayen-Mouthaan

Life Is A Circus
Joan Blease

Ildiko Neer

Incognito III
Retro woman hiding her face with hat. Ildiko Neer

Old man comforting crying woman, 1903
Painting by Louisa Starr Canziani (1845 - 1909) depicting an elderly man comforting a crying young woman after seemingly having read a devastating report in a newspaper about an overseas battle

Two cats by Louis Wain on a French postcard
Two cats by Louis Wain on a romantic French postcard -- Beaucoup. Date: circa 1900s

Playing Field Opening, Lanlivery, Cornwall. August 1993
County Councillor, Meg Breckon, cuts the ribbon to officially open Lanliverys new playing field. It was funded with local donations

Girl Leaning on a Ledge, Artist Unknown
Oil on canvas. This painting, catalogued as being by an unknown artist, appears to be an exact copy of part of Two Women at a Window

Sardinian Medal for Valour, Crimean War 1854-1856
This medal was awarded to Brevet Lieutenant Colonel George Frederick Stevenson Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

India General Service Medal, Second Anglo-Burmese War / Second Burma War 1852-1853
This medal was awarded to Colonel George Frederick Stevenson Call. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

South Island Giant Moa (Dinornis robustus) Right Leg, Castle Hill Station, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
This extinct, flightless bird lived in New Zealand. The largest of the species reached 3.6 meters and its only predator was the Hst eagle, until the first Polynesian settlers arrived in the 1200s

Vintage Retro Christmas Wrapping paper repeating pattern - featuring Father Christmas delivering presents, a small black kitten with a red ribbon, holly and red berries, a snowman

New York state flag

Color ribbon are seen on overhead power lines after firecrackers were set off during Beehive Firecrackers festival at the Yanshui district in Tainan, Taiwan March 1, 2018. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Lazios mascot eagle Olimpia is attacked by a crow as it flies before the start of their Serie A soccer match against Chievo Verona at the Olympic stadium in Rome, Italy, April 26, 2015

Fitas (wish bracelets) n front of the Nosso Senhor do Bonfim Church, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

Young Girls Underwear
A girl wears lace & ribbon edged cotton drawers, a chemise, a wadded bodice to keep her chest warm, socks & shoes with a bar across the instep

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"From Royalty to Rock: The Colorful Story of Ribbon" In 1954, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh were captured in a timeless photograph, adorned with ribbons that symbolized their regal elegance. Little did they know that this simple accessory would become an iconic representation of style and celebration. Fast forward to an advert for Mumms Champagne, where a bottle is gracefully wrapped in a vibrant ribbon, enticing us with promises of joyous festivities. Ribbons have always been associated with special occasions, adding a touch of glamour and flair. Across Europe, in Montreux's Canton Vaud, stands a statue paying tribute to the legendary Freddie Mercury. Adorned with colorful ribbons by devoted fans from all corners of the world, it serves as a testament to his enduring legacy and the power of music. But they are not limited to grand gestures; they also find their place in intricate works like Walter Crane's Garland. This stunning piece showcases delicate ribbons intertwined amidst beautiful floral patterns - an exquisite display of artistry. Moving on to history-making moments, we encounter the Suffragette W. S. P. U Badge and Ribbon. A symbol worn proudly by women fighting for equality during suffrage movements - these ribbons carried messages that spoke volumes without uttering a word. Artists throughout time have found inspiration in ribbon's graceful curves. Jane Austen herself was immortalized through watercolor on paper wearing one such elegant accessory – her portrait capturing both her literary prowess and feminine charm. Madame Rimsky-Korsakov too embraced ribbon's allure as she posed for her portrait in 1864. The soft fabric cascading down her dress added an air of sophistication befitting this remarkable woman who left her mark on Russian culture. Ribbon even finds its way into unconventional realms; Alice dons one around her neck in Amedeo Modigliani's captivating painting from 1918 – a whimsical touch that adds an element of mystery to her enigmatic persona.