Head Dress Collection (page 98)

Fanny Mendelssohn
FANNY CAECILIE MENDELSSOHN sister of Felix Mendelssohn, and a composer in her own right - later Fanny Hensel

Fanny Mendelssohn / Scrib
FANNY CAECILIE MENDELSSOHN sister of Felix Mendelssohn, and a composer in her own right - later Fanny Hensel

Duchess of Lancaster
CONSTANCE OF GAUNT (married in 1369) depicted wearing a horned headdress with veil. In this later image she is shown in costume of both the 15th & 16th centuries

Imperia / Dress by Worth
Design by Worth: white fur coat with thick collar, sleeveless gown with tapering straps, flaring skirt with brown fur hem & a vandyked motif in gold

Bon Genre No. 78 Costume
High waisted white robe, long sleeves divided equidistantly with strings of roses, a floral border down the front & at the hem, roses adorn her petticoat & floral headdress

Indian with Girl / Myth
Algon, a hunter, captures a Star-maiden & carries her off to his village; he is unaware of her lamentations as she sees her own people rise out of sight in the Osier basket

Myth / Indian / Blackfoot
Sacred Otter, a Blackfoot hunter, dreams of a great tepee, crowned with a colour like the gold of sunlight, belonging to Es-Tonea-Pesta: Lord of the cold weather

Asian Headdess
Depicting various styles of headgear worn in Asia including brightly coloured turbans, tall pointed hats with ornate patterns or in fur

Red Dress / Paquin 1912
Red tunic dress by Paquin: accordian pleated narrow double-skirt beneath a long tunic cut away at the sides to create a point. N.B bandeau & curled feather headdress

Cheruit Evening Robe
Robe by Cheruit: heavily ornamented corsage & a double skirt, the column silhouette broken by the translucent polonaise style tunic. Bandeau & feather headdress

Theatre Coat / Paquin 1912
Exotic pink & black kimono style theatre coat by Paquin embellished with chinese embroidery & trimmed with fur. Her headdress is ornamented with embroidery & beads

Dinner Robe / Worth 1913
Tango dress by Worth: draped & split skirt with a train, high waist with sash, long under- sleeves with engageantes (ruffled cuffs) & an exotic beaded headdress with aigrette

Casino Robe 1914
Tunic dress with draped tango skirt, translucent flared & pleated tunic with fur trim, beaded corsage en ceour, shoes with cross-over ribbons & a feather & pearl headdress

Fur-Trim Dress 1914
Fur-trimmed gown of narrow trained skirt with front split & a V -necked wrap over tunic worn with a white fur- trimmed evening coat or wrap & a diamante headdress

Couple / Savoy Supper 1920
He: long black coat with velvet collar, top hat, white waistcoat, wing collar & tie. She: pink gown, white fur coat with silver fox fur stole, bandeau & plume headdress

DE VERMANDOIS(914-934)
ADELE DE VERMANDOIS Wife of Geoffrey I, Count of Anjou

Ladies of C15Th
Ermine lined gown with belt, gown with tight sleeves worn over the knuckles or turned back to form a cuff, sleeveless garment with side vent worn over a kirtle

Extravagant C18 Hair
In this contemporary caricature a fashionable young lady, sporting the magnificent new hairstyle, is so transformed that even her own mother does not recognize her

Ricksha Boy Label
Ricksha Boy - in traditional plumed headdress - on a product label

Cleopatra VII
CLEOPATRA VII Queen of Egypt. Date: 69 - 30 BC

Fifth Avenue Couple
Americans in a Fifth Avenue restaurant. She wears a high waisted strapless gown with gathered tunic & panniers, an under-skirt that narrows at the hem & a feather headdress

Siamese twins performing in Paris
Rosa and Josepha at the Theatre de la Gaiete, Paris, where they appeared in the course of a play entitled Les aventures de M. Martin

Paquin Gown 1910
Paquin design: asymmetrical tunic dress with a black flaring skirt, white lace & striped fabric tunic finished with a green rosette. N.B plume headdress & gold shoes

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Head Dresses: From Saint Therese de Lisieux to Haile Selassie" Head dresses have long been a symbol of cultural identity and personal expression. Throughout history, notable figures such as Saint Therese de Lisieux, Anne Boleyn, and Mary Queen of Scots adorned themselves with exquisite headpieces that reflected their status and individuality. From the opulent courts of Europe to the vibrant streets of Venice during Carnival season, head dresses have captivated our imagination. The Dolly Sisters in Paris epitomized elegance with their glamorous feathered headdresses, while two ladies in blue and gold masks at the Venice Carnival added an air of mystery to this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traveling eastward, we encounter the enchanting temples of Angkor Wat where traditional Cambodian apsara dancers don intricate headwear that embodies grace and spirituality. These temples stand as a testament to human creativity throughout centuries. Not limited to royalty or religious figures alone, even warriors like Cheyenne Chief Two Moons wore elaborate headdresses that spoke volumes about their bravery and leadership. Edward S. Curtis's photograph captures the strength emanating from this proud Cheyenne chief. In commemorating historical events like The First Thanksgiving in 1621, pilgrims donned simple yet symbolic headgear as they gathered together for gratitude and unity. Jean Leon Gerome Ferris's painting immortalizes this momentous occasion when cultures merged under one shared vision. Lastly, we witness a Sikh pilgrim pausing for reflection by Amrit Sarovar - a serene moment where faith intertwines with tradition through his turban-like head dress known as dastaar. These glimpses into diverse cultures remind us that beyond mere fashion statements or ceremonial attire lies a profound connection between individuals and their heritage. Head dresses serve not only as adornments but also bearers of stories woven through time – tales whispered by feathers, jewels, and fabric.