Choker Collection (page 6)

Princess May of Teck, (later Queen Mary), (1867 1953). Photograph taken in 1893, when she was Duchess of York. Date: 1893

WOMAN, c1855. Portrait of a woman. Daguerreotype by James Presley Ball, c1855

BARTRAM: SEMINOLE CHIEF. Mico Chlucco, the Long Warrior, an Oconee Seminole chief in northern Florida. Aquatint, 1791, by James Trenchard

Princess Alice of Albany, Countess of Athlone, Princess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Granddaughter of Queen Victoria, wife of Prince Alexander of Teck (1883-1981). Date: circa 1905

Dinka Man with elaborate head and neck decoration - Sudan, Africa. Date: circa 1910s

The Hero... Discovered in the Act of Carrying on Two Conversations at a Time
GIBSON: THE WEAKER SEX. The Hero...Discovered in the Act of Carrying on Two Conversations at a Time. Pen and ink drawing, 1903, by Charles Dana Gibson

The Weaker Sex: The Hero... Discovered in the Act of Carrying on Two Conversations at a Time
GIBSON GIRLS, 1903. The Weaker Sex: The Hero...Discovered in the Act of Carrying on Two Conversations at a Time. Pen-and-ink drawing, 1903, by Charles Dana Gibson

1890S Blouse & Hairstyle
Satin blouse with deep lace falling tucker, puffed half- length sleeves with gathered cuff & frill, checked skirt with Swiss belt waistband. N.B doorknocker top knot hairstyle

Victorian scrap - Marriage of Convenience - Wife. late 19th century

Advert for Thierry Schram, hair and beauty 1909
Hairstyles designed by Thierry Schram, Paris. Showing women with increased volume to the width and back, using small accessories to finish off the style. 1909

Victorian Scrap -- Barmaid. late 19th century

Les Elegances Parisiennes by Cheruit, July 1916 -- two women in elegant, frilly dresses. 1916

Queen Mary - Britannia Rules the Waves
Mary of Teck, Queen consort of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress consort of India, as the wife of King-Emperor George V (1867-1953) - " Rule Britannia

Princess Clementine of Belgium (18721955) - the wife of Napoleon Victor Bonaparte, Bonapartist pretender to the throne of France (as Napoleon V). Date: circa 1908

Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales 1883
Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales (future Queen Alexandra consort to Edward VII of Britain). Date: 1883

Trade card, Foster, Besse & Co, Bridgeport, USA
Trade card for Foster, Besse & Co, Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers, Main Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA. circa 1890s

Young woman in a scrap book
Portrait of a young woman in a scrap book. 19th century

Ball Dresses 1899
Gowns with square Victorian bodices, shoulder straps & transparent epaulettes. Pink: draped corsage. Green: corsage of horizontal rows of lace, panels of lace on the skirt. Date: 1899

Ball Dress Dec. 1824
White gown with gallo-greek bodice & short puffed sleeves. The hem is decorated with rouleaux - some applied in wavy lines. Bows adorn the skirt, sleeves & bodice. Date: 1824

Ball Dress 1899
Gold low cut gown with shoulder straps (tied into bows), roses worn on the corsage, draped lace edge panel to the skirt, lace applique & purple ruched trim Date: 1899

Gertrude Kingston (1862 1937), English actress, an actor-manager and an artist, holding a monocle up to her eye. Date: 1889

Merry Widow hat, Elizabeth Firth
Actress Elizabeth Firth (as Natalie, wife of Popoff) in Lehars operetta " The Merry Widow" wearing a plume laden hat - a style later named after the opera. 1907

Womens ball dresses 1886
Elegant dresses to goto to the ball. 1886

Advert for Peter Robinsons corset 1901
Maravel guinea corset, low in bust and deep over the hips. Date: 1901

Dress of the early part of the reign of King Henry VIII, 1509-1520, based on Lady Abergavenny.. She wears a green dress with square collar, lace cuffs on puff sleeves, gold belt and jeweled necklace

Elegant blonde woman
Art Nouveau style beauty in an off-the-shoulder dress, with emerald necklace and green choker. Artist: Raphael Kirchner Date: circa 1900

Queen Mary by Sir John Lavery
Queen Mary (1865-1953), formerly Princess Victoria Mary (May) of Teck, consort of King George V and mother of King Edward VIII and King George VI. Date: 1914

Princess of Wales, later Queen Alexandra
Princess of Wales, (futhure Queen Alexandra consort to Edward VII of Britain). Seventeen years after her marriage to Edward VII. Date: 1880

Queen Mary at a state function
Queen Mary consort to King George of Britain, (1867 1953), attending a state function, wearing some magnifant emeralds. Date: 1923

King George & Queen Mary Silver Jubilee
King George V and Queen Mary of Teck consort, photographed in May 1935, to celebrate the Silver Jubilee. Date: 1935

Edwardian lady
Portrait photograph of an Edwardian lady wearing a dress with an embroidered panel, and a pearl choker. Her waved hair is up in the style of the period. Date: C.1911

Advert for Parisian Diamond Company 1904
Woman wearing decorative fashionable jewellery by Parisian Diamond Company. 1904

DAY: GAINSBOROUGH HAT. Portrait of Ethel Reed modeling a Gainsborough hat. Photograph by F. Holland Day, c1897

EDITH WHARTON (1862-1937). American author. Oil over a photograph, c1900

EDITH WHARTON (1862-1937). American writer. Oil over a photograph, c1910, by Paul Thompson

Woman with a Velvet Neckband, c. 1915 (oil on canvas)
XIR96790 Woman with a Velvet Neckband, c.1915 (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 56x47 cm; Musee de l Orangerie, Paris, France; (add.info.: Femme au Ruban de Velours; ); Italian

Head of a Peasant Girl, c. 1880 (oil on panel)
XAM74845 Head of a Peasant Girl, c.1880 (oil on panel) by Leibl, Wilhelm Maria Hubertus (1844-1900); 28x26 cm; Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria; German, out of copyright

Madame Henriot, c. 1876 (oil on canvas)
XOS741882 Madame Henriot, c.1876 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 65.9x49.8 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The Loge, 1882 (oil on canvas)
XOS741869 The Loge, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 79.8 x 63.8 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; American, out of copyright

Three princesses of Saxony, Sibylla (1515-92), Emilia (1516-91) and Sidonia (1518-75)
XAM72406 Three princesses of Saxony, Sibylla (1515-92), Emilia (1516-91) and Sidonia (1518-75), daughters of Duke Heinrich of Frommen, c.1535 (panel) by Cranach, Lucas

Woman at her Toilet, 1585-95 (oil on canvas)
XIR70780 Woman at her Toilet, 1585-95 (oil on canvas) by Fontainebleau School, (16th century); 105x76 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dijon

Crown Princess Stephanie of Belgium, consort to Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria (1858-89)
XAM67413 Crown Princess Stephanie of Belgium, consort to Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria (1858-89) by Makart, Hans (1840-84); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; German, out of copyright

Caricature of a French Marquise, from the front cover of Le Rire, 12th March 1898
BAL366862 Caricature of a French Marquise, from the front cover of Le Rire, 12th March 1898 (colour litho) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Arlesienne (oil on canvas) (detail of 201505)
XIR362910 The Arlesienne (oil on canvas) (detail of 201505) by Raspal, Antoine (1738-1811); Musee Reattu, Arles, France; French, out of copyright

Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1762 (oil on canvas)
XPH330472 Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1762 (oil on canvas) by Ramsay, Allan (1713-84) (studio of); 148x108 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Maria-Anna Mozart, called Nannerl (1751-1829), sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
XPH73642 Maria-Anna Mozart, called Nannerl (1751-1829), sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1763 by Lorenzoni, Peter Anton (1721-82); Mozart Museum, Salzburg, Austria; Italian, out of copyright

Archduchess Maria Elisabeth Habsburg-Lothringen (1743-1808), sixth child of Empress
XAM70462 Archduchess Maria Elisabeth Habsburg-Lothringen (1743-1808), sixth child of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria (1717-80) and Emperor Francis I (1708-65) by Mytens or Meytens

Archduchess Maria Amalia Habsburg-Lothringen, (1746-1804), eighth child of Empress
XAM70461 Archduchess Maria Amalia Habsburg-Lothringen, (1746-1804), eighth child of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria (1717-80) and Emperor Francis I (1708-65) by Mytens or Meytens

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From Queen Mary of Teck to modern fashionistas, the choker has reigned supreme throughout history. As HM Queen Mary (of Teck) adorned herself with exquisite chokers during her reign as Queen of King George V, she set a trend that would captivate generations to come. In the grandeur of the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, all eyes were on the regal couple, but it was Queen Mary's stunning choker that stole the show. The Tatler Autumn Fashion Number 1955 featured this iconic piece, inspiring women around the world to embrace its elegance. Fast forward to August 1962 and The Tatler front cover showcased another breathtaking choker, worn by none other than Lily Elsie. This renowned actress epitomized grace and sophistication in her choice of accessories. But let us not forget historical figures like Abigail Adams and Catherine of Braganza who also embraced this timeless accessory. Their portraits depict them wearing intricate chokers that added an air of refinement to their ensembles. Queen Alexandra's Downey Photograph on a postcard captured her beauty enhanced by a delicate choker adorning her neck. It became an emblematic image for those seeking royal-inspired style. Belinda Willis took center stage in a sepia-toned photo from c. 1905 showcasing a unique tattooed woman wearing an unconventional yet captivating choker necklace - proving that even unconventional styles can make a statement. And finally, Summer 1929 saw an oil-on-canvas masterpiece depicting a woman exuding confidence while donning an exquisite pearl-encrusted choker – symbolizing both opulence and femininity. Through centuries past and present, the allure of the choker remains unwavering; it continues to be cherished as more than just jewelry but as an embodiment of power, elegance, and individuality.