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"Braid: Weaving Together the Threads of History and Sport" Step into a world where tradition meets skill, as we unravel the captivating story behind the art of braiding

Background imageBraid Collection: Long Time Dog, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Long Time Dog, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Long Time Dog, c1908. Long Time Dog, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Background imageBraid Collection: Mosa-Mohave, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Mosa-Mohave, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mosa-Mohave, c1903. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Mohave woman, facing front

Background imageBraid Collection: Rosa Lame Dog, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Rosa Lame Dog, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Rosa Lame Dog, c1905. Dakota woman standing at doorway of tipi

Background imageBraid Collection: Mrs. Jack Red Cloud, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Mrs. Jack Red Cloud, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mrs. Jack Red Cloud, 1905. Photograph shows Mrs. Red Cloud, wearing shawl, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Background imageBraid Collection: Lucille [B], c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Lucille [B], c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Lucille [B], c1907. Photograph shows Lucille, a Native woman, half-length portrait, standing next to tree, facing front, wearing a headband and seashell decorated buckskin dress

Background imageBraid Collection: Kó-pi ('Buffalo Mountain')-San Juan, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Kó-pi ("Buffalo Mountain")-San Juan, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Ko-pi ("Buffalo Mountain")-San Juan, c1905. Ko-pi, a Tewa man, half-length portrait, facing front, holding shield

Background imageBraid Collection: Kashhila-Wishham. Male Chinookan Indian, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front... c1910

Kashhila-Wishham. Male Chinookan Indian, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front... c1910
Kashhila-Wishham. Male Chinookan Indian, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, with pompadour, fur wrapped braids, bead choker around neck, beaded buckskin shirt, fur sash over left shoulder

Background imageBraid Collection: Holiday trappings, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Holiday trappings, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Holiday trappings, c1910. Cayuse woman on horseback, wearing beaded buckskin dress; horse has long fringe and beaded trappings, Oregon

Background imageBraid Collection: Nez Percé matron, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Nez Percé matron, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nez Perce matron, c1910

Background imageBraid Collection: Cheyenne young woman, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Cheyenne young woman, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cheyenne young woman, c1910. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Cheyenne woman

Background imageBraid Collection: Cayuse woman, half-length portrait, standing, facing front, braids, shell disk earrings... c1910

Cayuse woman, half-length portrait, standing, facing front, braids, shell disk earrings... c1910
Cayuse woman, half-length portrait, standing, facing front, braids, shell disk earrings, shell bead choker and shell beads around neck, beaded buckskin dress with beaded belt, c1910

Background imageBraid Collection: Hard Wood, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Hard Wood, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hard Wood, 1905. Photograph shows Hard Wood, wearing traditional clothing, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Background imageBraid Collection: Wishham woman, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Wishham woman, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wishham woman, c1910. Chinookan Indians: Tlakluit; Washington. Landscape, portrait, woman, full length, facing right, standing, wearing beaded buckskin dress

Background imageBraid Collection: Lawyer-Nez Percé, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Lawyer-Nez Percé, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Lawyer-Nez Perce, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait profile of Nez Perce man

Background imageBraid Collection: Arikara woman, 1908, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Arikara woman, 1908, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Arikara woman, 1908, c1908. Half-length portrait, facing front

Background imageBraid Collection: Pounding fish-Wishram, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Pounding fish-Wishram, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Pounding fish-Wishram, c1910. Tlakluit woman seated with mortar and pestle

Background imageBraid Collection: Bird Rattle, 1909, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Bird Rattle, 1909, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Bird Rattle, 1909, c1910. Half-length portrait of Indian man, facing front, wearing beaded buckskin shirt, one feather, and loop necklace

Background imageBraid Collection: Jicarilla man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, with fur wrapped braids

Jicarilla man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, with fur wrapped braids, neckerchief, dark cotton shirt, and blanket over right shoulder, c1905

Background imageBraid Collection: Cheyenne girl, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Cheyenne girl, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cheyenne girl, c1905. Cheyenne girl, half-length portrait, facing front

Background imageBraid Collection: The Grizzly Bear, Piegan, half-length portrait, facing front, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

The Grizzly Bear, Piegan, half-length portrait, facing front, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Grizzly Bear, Piegan, half-length portrait, facing front, c1910

Background imageBraid Collection: Cheyenne matron, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Cheyenne matron, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cheyenne matron, 1905. Photograph shows half-length portrait of Cheyenne woman with braids, wearing pearl necklace and traditional dress, seated, facing right

Background imageBraid Collection: Quilcene boy, 1912, c1913. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Quilcene boy, 1912, c1913. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Quilcene boy, 1912, c1913. Head-and-shoulders portrait of child

Background imageBraid Collection: Umatilla child, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Umatilla child, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Umatilla child, c1910. Umatilla girl, full-length portrait, facing front, seated on ground by pine tree, wearing beaded blanket dress, beaded moccasins, holding beaded bag in lap

Background imageBraid Collection: Umatilla maiden, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Umatilla maiden, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Umatilla maiden, c1910. Umatilla woman, half-length portrait, facing front, standing in front of tree, wearing beaded buckskin dress, shell bead necklaces, shell disk earrings, and woven grass hat

Background imageBraid Collection: Out of the forests depths stepped an Indian maiden, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Out of the forests depths stepped an Indian maiden, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Out of the forests depths stepped an Indian maiden, c1905. Nespelim woman standing at water's edge

Background imageBraid Collection: A typical Nez Percé, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

A typical Nez Percé, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A typical Nez Perce, c1910. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Nez Perce man in full feather headdress, braided hair, and necklaces

Background imageBraid Collection: Achomawi mother and child, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Achomawi mother and child, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Achomawi mother and child, c1923

Background imageBraid Collection: Cheyenne girl, 1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Cheyenne girl, 1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cheyenne girl, 1910. Photograph shows half-length portrait of Cheyenne girl with braids, wearing cowrie shell dress, seated, facing front

Background imageBraid Collection: Touch her dress-Kalispel, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Touch her dress-Kalispel, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Touch her dress-Kalispel, c1910. Kalispel girl sitting on her knees, hands folded in lap

Background imageBraid Collection: Wishham bride, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Wishham bride, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wishham bride, c1910. Tlakluit bride, half-length portrait, facing slightly right, wearing braids, beaded headdress with Chinese coins, dentalium shell earrings, beaded buckskin dress

Background imageBraid Collection: Wife of Weasel Head-Piegan, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Wife of Weasel Head-Piegan, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wife of Weasel Head-Piegan, c1910. Piegan woman, half-length portrait, facing right

Background imageBraid Collection: Sioux maiden, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Sioux maiden, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Sioux maiden, c1908. Portrait, full length, standing by tree, beaded headband, beaded buckskin dress

Background imageBraid Collection: Esipermi-Comanche, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Esipermi-Comanche, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Esipermi-Comanche, c1927. American Indian man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right

Background imageBraid Collection: Nez Percé with furcap, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Nez Percé with furcap, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nez Perce with furcap, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Nez Perce man, facing front

Background imageBraid Collection: Henry-Wichita, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Henry-Wichita, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Henry-Wichita, c1927. Henry, a Wichita Indian man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, looking down

Background imageBraid Collection: Two Whistles [A]-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Two Whistles [A]-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Two Whistles [A]-Apsaroke, c1908. Photograph shows Two Whistles, an Apsaroke man, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile, face painted, wearing medicine hawk headdress, buckskin shirt

Background imageBraid Collection: A Cheyenne Peyote leader, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

A Cheyenne Peyote leader, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Cheyenne Peyote leader, c1927. Man, three-quarter length, seated, facing left

Background imageBraid Collection: A Jicarilla man, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

A Jicarilla man, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Jicarilla man, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Jicarilla man

Background imageBraid Collection: The Cheyenne Belle, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

The Cheyenne Belle, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Cheyenne Belle, c1904. Half lenghth portrait of a Cheyenne woman, right profile

Background imageBraid Collection: Bear Black, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Bear Black, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Bear Black, c1905. Bear Black, Cheyenne man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right

Background imageBraid Collection: Cheyenne male, facing front, hair in wrapped braids, blanket around shoulders, c1910

Cheyenne male, facing front, hair in wrapped braids, blanket around shoulders, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cheyenne male, facing front, hair in wrapped braids, blanket around shoulders, c1910

Background imageBraid Collection: Cheyenne profile, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Cheyenne profile, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cheyenne profile, c1910

Background imageBraid Collection: Bear Claw, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Bear Claw, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Bear Claw, 1908. Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Bear Claw, seated, facing left

Background imageBraid Collection: Eagle Child-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Eagle Child-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Eagle Child-Atsina, c1908. Eagle Child, Atsina man, half-length portrait, facing front

Background imageBraid Collection: Day Woman, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Day Woman, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Day Woman, c1907. Head-and-Shoulders portrait of Dakota woman

Background imageBraid Collection: Young woman, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. Creator: Unknown

Young woman, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. Creator: Unknown
Young woman, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to the establishment of a firefighting

Background imageBraid Collection: Gilyak merchant, 1865-1871. Creator: VV Lanin

Gilyak merchant, 1865-1871. Creator: VV Lanin
Gilyak merchant, 1865-1871. This album contains 154 photographs taken in the second half of the 1860s and 1870s by a local photographer from the Far East, V. V. Lanin. The merchant V. P

Background imageBraid Collection: Heavy Shield, c1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Heavy Shield, c1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Heavy Shield, c1900. Half length portrait of a Native man



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"Braid: Weaving Together the Threads of History and Sport" Step into a world where tradition meets skill, as we unravel the captivating story behind the art of braiding. From ancient cultures to modern-day sports, this intricate technique has left its mark on various aspects of our lives. Gen C Gordon and Col Lith stand side by side, their tightly woven braid symbolizing unity and strength within their military ranks. A tribute to Lord Nelson's legacy, who led fearlessly from 1758 to 1805. Intriguingly, even golfing enthusiasts have embraced the beauty of braids. A jigsaw puzzle captures golfers at Prestwick Golf Course in Scotland circa 1914. The intertwining strands mirror the challenging paths these players navigate on their quest for victory. Walton Heath Golf Club in 1932 showcases how braided fairways add an extra layer of complexity to this beloved sport. Beyond sportsmanship lies a celebration fit for royalty. Witness The Army commemorating their Queen's birthday with elaborate braided uniforms that pay homage to centuries-old traditions. James Braid emerges as a central figure in both golfing history and Scottish heritage. His mastery over the game is depicted in a vintage photograph from around 1905, his hair neatly plaited alongside his impeccable swing. But let us not forget that braids transcend borders and cultures alike. Tsar Nicholas II of Russia proudly displays his regal braid while Ismail Enver Pasha leads Turkey through World War I with determination etched into every strand. Even indigenous communities embrace this timeless style; a Crow chief dons an intricately woven headdress representing wisdom passed down through generations. Braids also find themselves entwined within theatrical realms - George IV Players take center stage with stunning hairstyles showcasing creativity beyond imagination - each twist telling its own unique tale amidst performances dating back to '42 or '50? As we explore these glimpses into history, we realize that they are more than just a hairstyle.