Plumed Headdress Collection

Costume design for The Fairy Carnation, from Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (colour litho)
STC133681 Costume design for The Fairy Carnation, from Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

TSM H. 1524 Hunername manuscript: Suleyman the Magnificent (1494-1566) at the Battle of Mohacs in 1526
XIR184026 TSM H.1524 Hunername manuscript: Suleyman the Magnificent (1494-1566) at the Battle of Mohacs in 1526, from the Book of Excellence by Lokman

TSM H. 1524 Hunername manuscript: Suleyman the Magnificent (1494-1566) at the Battle of Mohacs in 1526
XIR159206 TSM H.1524 Hunername manuscript: Suleyman the Magnificent (1494-1566) at the Battle of Mohacs in 1526, from the Book of Excellence by Lokman

The Welcome News, engraved by L. Marin, pub. By Vivares, London, c
STC444550 The Welcome News, engraved by L. Marin, pub. By Vivares, London, c.1770-80 (coloured engraving) by Le Prince, Jean-Baptiste (1734-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Janissary Officer, Ottoman period, third quarter of 18th century (w / c on paper)
UOL120674 Janissary Officer, Ottoman period, third quarter of 18th century (w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); 32x20 cm; School of Oriental and African Studies Library

Seated statue of the god Amon protecting Tutankhamun, New Kingdom, c
XIR113553 Seated statue of the god Amon protecting Tutankhamun, New Kingdom, c.1336-1327 BC (granite) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height: 220 cm; Louvre, Paris

Indians of Patagonia, Chile, greeting a European traveller
STC109024 Indians of Patagonia, Chile, greeting a European traveller, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume II, plate 38, by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Gallina

The Blues and Royals, Guard Mounting Parade, Whitehall (oil on canvas)
OJ225564 The Blues and Royals, Guard Mounting Parade, Whitehall (oil on canvas) by Armand-Dumaresq, Charles Edouard (1826-95); 99.6x149.8 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; French

An anxious lady looks at her watch dressed in morning dress and headwear a la Marlborough
STC428321 An anxious lady looks at her watch dressed in morning dress and headwear a la Marlborough, engraved by Dupin, plate from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais

Northern European Grenadier Officer Uniforms, published by D Estampes, Paris, c
NAM261156 Northern European Grenadier Officer Uniforms, published by D Estampes, Paris, c.1815 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Funerary statuette of Ptah-Sokar-Osiris (painted wood)
XMN181553 Funerary statuette of Ptah-Sokar-Osiris (painted wood) by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); height: 77.5 cm; Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; (add.info.: Osiris)

Costume design for The Queens Guard, from Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (colour litho)
STC133698 Costume design for The Queens Guard, from Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Costume design for The Queen and Her Pages, from Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (colour litho)
STC133680 Costume design for The Queen and Her Pages, from Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Statue of the God Amun protecting Tutankhamun, New Kingdom, c. 1336-1327 BC (granite)
SCP50763 Statue of the God Amun protecting Tutankhamun, New Kingdom, c.1336-1327 BC (granite) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height: 220 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Egyptian

Evening Dresses for the Opera and Concerts, fig. 96, fig. 97 7 fig
STC428311 Evening Dresses for the Opera and Concerts, fig. 96, fig. 97 7 fig. 98 from The Gallery of Fashion, 1797 (coloured engraving) by Heideloff

Costume design for Scheherazade, from Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (colour litho)
STC133672 Costume design for Scheherazade, from Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Costume design for a coral fisher for The Marriage of Thetis and Peleus
BIF187831 Costume design for a coral fisher for The Marriage of Thetis and Peleus by Francesco Cavalli (1602-76) 1654 (w/c on vellum) by French School

Master of Soup, Ottoman period, third quarter of 18th century (w / c on paper)
UOL120693 Master of Soup, Ottoman period, third quarter of 18th century (w/c on paper) by Turkish School, (18th century); 32x20 cm; School of Oriental and African Studies Library

Mary Isabella Somerset, Duchess of Rutland, engraved by Valentine Green, from The
KW342814 Mary Isabella Somerset, Duchess of Rutland, engraved by Valentine Green, from The Print-Collectors Handbook by Alfred Whitman, published by George Bell & Sons, 1901 (litho) by Reynolds

German Knights, after a plate in the Life of the Emperor Maximilian engraved
KW260674 German Knights, after a plate in the Life of the Emperor Maximilian engraved by Burgmayer from a drawing by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528)

Scene Galante at the Gates of Paris, detail of a couple and a lute player (oil on canvas)
XIR206453 Scene Galante at the Gates of Paris, detail of a couple and a lute player (oil on canvas) (detail of 216104) by Flemish School, (16th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Elisabeth of France (1764-94) (oil on canvas)
XIR191399 Elisabeth of France (1764-94) (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin, France; French, out of copyright

TSM H. 1524 Hunername : The Army of Suleyman the Magnificent (1494-1566) Leave for Europe
XIR156161 TSM H.1524 Hunername : The Army of Suleyman the Magnificent (1494-1566) Leave for Europe, from the Book of Excellence by Lokman, 1588 (gouache on paper) by Islamic School

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"The Plumed Headdress: A Symbol of Majesty and Elegance" Throughout history, the plumed headdress has been a captivating accessory that exudes grandeur and sophistication. Its allure can be seen in various forms of art, from costume designs to historical manuscripts. In the vibrant world of theater, the plumed headdress takes center stage as a mesmerizing element of costume design. One such example is "The Fairy Carnation" from Sleeping Beauty in 1921. With its intricate details and vivid colors captured through lithography, this headdress adds an enchanting touch to the character's portrayal. Delving into history, we find ourselves transported to Suleyman the Magnificent's era during the Battle of Mohacs in 1526. The Book of Excellence by Lokman showcases this momentous event with a gouache painting on paper. Amongst all the chaos depicted in this artwork, Suleyman stands tall wearing his majestic plumed headdress—a symbol of his power and authority. Moving forward in time, we encounter Janissary Officer uniforms from the Ottoman period in the third quarter of the 18th century. These watercolor paintings on paper depict officers adorned with striking plumed headdresses that command attention and respect. Even ancient civilizations recognized the significance of plumes adorning their headwear. In Tutankhamun's New Kingdom statue depicting Amon protecting him, we witness an exquisite seated figure donning a magnificent plumed crown—signifying divine protection over Egypt's young pharaoh. Traveling across continents brings us to Patagonia where indigenous people greet European travelers while showcasing their traditional attire. Amongst their garments are remarkable feathered headdresses that reflect both cultural heritage and artistic craftsmanship. Closer to home lies London's Whitehall Guard Mounting Parade featuring The Blues and Royals regiment—an iconic scene immortalized through oil on canvas artistry.