Bandeau Collection

Blue Dress / Beer 1922
Blue dress by Beer: low neckline, open to the hips at the side & worn over a grey slip. Bodice & low waistband decorated in a feather motif plus a bandeau & earrings

Kashmir Shawl Dress 1810
Red evening shawl dress created from a Kashmir shawl has short puffed sleeves & is worn over a habit shirt. She carries a green shawl & wears a pearl bandeau in her hair. Date: 1810

Art Nouveau Headdress / 1
An Art Nouveau headdress of ornamental fillet with elongated sections, incorporating a cameo, hanging over the ears. Also matching ornamental shoulder straps

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

Harrods head dresses 1919
A variety of head dresses for evening, a popular accessory during the First World War and early 1920s. Date: 1919

Feather Flapper headband 1912
Woman wearing a flapper style headpiece, with feathers and beaded detail at side. 1912

Gilt-edged Security by Elsie Harding
Illustration by Elsie Harding featuring a beautiful and elegant young woman with red hair just visible tying a bandeau style cloche hat in gold colours around her lovely head

Evening Dress 1913
Exotic gown witih Chinese style tassels, a narrow draped satin skirt with train worn with an embroidered lace, square necked bodice with decorative cut under-sleeves

Striped satin hood hat with ribbons and plumes, bonnet a la captif in satin nacarat, headband bonnet in Italian gauze
FLO4671786 Striped satin hood hat with ribbons and plumes, bonnet a la captif in satin nacarat, headband bonnet in Italian gauze, and huge morning bonnet in Italian gauze with violet ribbon

Charlotte von Stein, born von Schardt, late 18th century-early 19th century, engraved by G
XIR287214 Charlotte von Stein, born von Schardt, late 18th century-early 19th century, engraved by G. Wolf (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Pauline Bonaparte, Princess Borghese as Venus Triumphant, detail of head, c
ALI383170 Pauline Bonaparte, Princess Borghese as Venus Triumphant, detail of head, c.1805-08 (marble) (see also 383164 to 383169) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio

Woman holding a statuette, 1901 (colour litho)
PER437807 Woman holding a statuette, 1901 (colour litho) by Privat-Livemont, Henri (1861-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: femme tenant une statuette; ); Belgian, out of copyright

Devonshire Coronet Centrepiece, c. 1870 (diamond, silver & gold)
3060240 Devonshire Coronet Centrepiece, c.1870 (diamond, silver & gold) by English School, (19th century); eThe Devonshire Collections

Luxury Egyptian-style wall hangings, circa 1900. Painted wood and lacquer pelmet, satin lambrequin, velvet curtain, decoration with ancient Egyptian flower motifs. Planche 1. Croisee Genre Egyptien

Diana Lucifera (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI224879 Diana Lucifera (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Alinari

Mrs. Thomas Graham (nee Ann Paul) (w / c on ivory)
2560004 Mrs. Thomas Graham (nee Ann Paul) (w/c on ivory) by Engleheart, George (1750-1829); height: 6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Woman with the shawl, woman holding an aryballos, profile view, Neo-Sumerian, from Telloh
XIR286960 Woman with the shawl, woman holding an aryballos, profile view, Neo-Sumerian, from Telloh, ancient Girsu, c.2150 BC (chlorite) (see also 286959)

Woman with the shawl, woman holding an aryballos, front view, Neo-Sumerian, from Telloh
XIR286959 Woman with the shawl, woman holding an aryballos, front view, Neo-Sumerian, from Telloh, ancient Girsu, c.2150 BC (chlorite) (see also 286960)

Juliette Recamier (1777-1849) c. 1805-06 (marble) (see also 242734) (b / w photo)
XIR242735 Juliette Recamier (1777-1849) c.1805-06 (marble) (see also 242734) (b/w photo) by Chinard, Joseph (1756-1813); height: 80 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France; French, out of copyright

Womens hats and bonnets of 1787
Striped satin capot hat with ribbons and plumes, bonnet a la captif in satin nacarat, bandeau bonnet in Italian gauze, and huge morning bonnet in Italian gauze with violet ribbon

Patas monkey, Erythrocebus patas. Copperplate engraving by Mesnil after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle, Imprimerie Royale, Paris

Portrait of Pauline Bonaparte, Princess Borghese (black lead on paper)
736946 Portrait of Pauline Bonaparte, Princess Borghese (black lead on paper) by Wicar, Jean Baptiste Joseph (1762-1834); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

Bust of Empress Josephine (Sevres biscuit) (see also 698747)
698746 Bust of Empress Josephine (Sevres biscuit) (see also 698747) by Bosio, Francois Joseph, Baron (1768-1845) (after); 59x38x22 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

Head of a dancer, tapestry (linen & wool)
XIR346625 Head of a dancer, tapestry (linen & wool) by Coptic, (5th century); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: dancers head; ); Egyptian, out of copyright

And catch the living Manners as they rise, published by Hannah Humphrey
NCO191293 And catch the living Manners as they rise, published by Hannah Humphrey (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Pauline Bonaparte, Princess Borghese as Venus Triumphant, rear view, c. 1805-08 (marble) (see also 383164)
ALI383165 Pauline Bonaparte, Princess Borghese as Venus Triumphant, rear view, c.1805-08 (marble) (see also 383164, 383166 to 170) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio

Pauline Bonaparte, Princess Borghese as Venus Triumphant, c. 1805-08 (marble) (see also 383165 to 383170)
ALI383164 Pauline Bonaparte, Princess Borghese as Venus Triumphant, c.1805-08 (marble) (see also 383165 to 383170) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio

Pauline Bonaparte, Princess Borghese as Venus Triumphant, detail of head, c
ALI383168 Pauline Bonaparte, Princess Borghese as Venus Triumphant, detail of head, c.1805-08 (marble) (see also 383164 to 167, 169, 170) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Galleria Borghese, Rome

Pauline Bonaparte, Princess Borghese as Venus Triumphant, detail, c. 1805-08 (marble) (see also 383164, 383165 to 170)
ALI383166 Pauline Bonaparte, Princess Borghese as Venus Triumphant, detail, c.1805-08 (marble) (see also 383164, 383165 to 170) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio

Antiquities discovered at Naukratis by the Egypt Exploration Fund (engraving)
1614363 Antiquities discovered at Naukratis by the Egypt Exploration Fund (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Devonshire Coronet, c. 1870 (diamond, silver & gold)
3060237 Devonshire Coronet, c.1870 (diamond, silver & gold) by English School, (19th century); eThe Devonshire Collections

Bust of Empress Josephine (Sevres biscuit) (detail) (see also 698746)
698747 Bust of Empress Josephine (Sevres biscuit) (detail) (see also 698746) by Bosio, Francois Joseph, Baron (1768-1845) (after); 59x38x22 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan

The Devonshire Gems, worn by the Countess Granville, at the Russian Coronation (engraving)
1587519 The Devonshire Gems, worn by the Countess Granville, at the Russian Coronation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Devonshire Gems)

Long White Gloves 1912
A rather sly looking debutante puts on an extremely long pair of white kid leather evening gloves. She wears a bandeau in her hair. Date: 1912

Costume - Diabolo 1817
Man: blue coat with gold buttons, lapels & split cuffs; light coloured pantaloons (trousers). Woman: white muslin dress with ruff, hem decorated with lace & rouleaux Date: 1817

EVENING DRESS 1819
Gauze round dress with pink spots over white satin slip; flounces of blond lace at the hem. The bodice is cut low revealing the shoulders & is trimmed with bows. Date: 1819

Costume / Bourgogne C15
Man: very short houppelande or jacket with dagged epaulettes & hanging sleeves, parti- coloured hose, piked shoes & a bandeau. Woman: Hennin & veil headdress, gown & kirtle. Date: 15th century

Italian Costumes C15Th
Italian costume: gown with hanging sleeves & laced across the kirtle bodice; gown with large sleeves ornamented with bows. Man: fur-trimmed jacket & sleeveless, hooded garment. Date: 15th century

Advert for Dickins - Jones corsets 1909
The Specialite Guninea corset, available from Dickins & Jones, is ideal for slight figures. It promises not to cause undue pressure to the respiratory organs. 1909

Suzanne Lenglen (1899 - 1938), French tennis player, winner of 81 singles titles during the 1920s. Pictured on court running for a shot

Black & White Costume
Redfern dress & coat in black & white for the theatre: wrap- over V -neck dress with fur- trimmed hem & train, kimono style coat with deep fur collar & cuffs

Evening coat with inner lining design 1922
Loose fitting cape style evening coat with huge fur collar, inner lining fabric design and matching dress. Date: 1922

Florentine Women C. 1425
Women of Florence wear softly flowing clothes & more natural hairstyles & headdresses than women of northern Europe. N.B chemise drawn through slashes in the sleeves & fret hair-net Date: circa 1425

Georgiana / Duchess / Phllps
GEORGIANA SPENCER DUCHESS OF DEVONSHIRE Daughter of 1st Earl Spencer Married 5th Duke of Devonshire Date: 1757 - 1806

Portrait of Madame Recamier (1777-1849), c. 1798-9 (oil on canvas)
XIR71493 Portrait of Madame Recamier (1777-1849), c.1798-9 (oil on canvas) by Morin, Eulalie (fl.1798-1800); 115x87 cm; Chateau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

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"Bandeau: A Timeless Fashion Accessory Through the Ages" From the elegant Blue Dress to the lively Beer of 1922, bandeaus have graced women's wardrobes for centuries. Dating back to as early as 1810 with the Kashmir Shawl Dress, this versatile accessory has stood the test of time. Intricate and delicate, bandeaus were not limited to clothing alone. They adorned Art Nouveau Headdresses in all their glory during a period defined by its ornate designs. The Evening Dress of 1922 showcased how these headpieces added an air of sophistication and glamour to any ensemble. Harrods Head Dresses from 1919 boasted exquisite craftsmanship that left onlookers in awe. Meanwhile, Elsie Harding's Gilt-edged Security captured the essence of beauty and protection intertwined within a single piece. Drawing inspiration from ancient Egypt, Tutankhamen-inspired head dresses transported wearers back in time while adding an aura of mystique. The Costume/Bourgogne C15 displayed how bandeaus played a role in historical attire. Charlotte von Stein's engraved portrait depicted her wearing a bandeau during late 18th century-early 19th century fashion trends. Italian Costumes C15Th showcased how this accessory transcended borders and became a staple across cultures. Even advertisements like Dickins-Jones corsets in 1909 recognized the power of bandeaus in enhancing feminine allure. And who could forget Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Triumphant? Her marble headpiece epitomized grace and elegance fit for royalty. Through history, bandeaus have proven their ability to elevate any outfit or occasion with their timeless charm and versatility. Whether it be adorning regal ensembles or accentuating everyday wear, these accessories continue to captivate fashion enthusiasts worldwide.