Snood Collection

Marriage a la Mode, 1960s
A fashionable, just married couple travel through central London in a horse drawn carriage. The bride is wearing a snood style veil and the groom is in top hat and tails. Date: 1960s

Skiing outfits by Burberry 1922
Skiing outfits for women and men by Burberry. 1922

Draped Balenciaga Gown
Gown in mauve jersey by Balenciaga of Paris which makes dramatic use of classical style drapery. Worn with long evening gloves

Snood, c. 1941. Creator: Stella Mosher
Snood, c. 1941

Portrait of a Lady, thought to be Queen Elizabeth I, 1563 (oil on panel)
3545966 Portrait of a Lady, thought to be Queen Elizabeth I, 1563 (oil on panel) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); 79x58 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Portrait of Eleanor of Toledo, c. 1543 (oil on wood)
5614496 Portrait of Eleanor of Toledo, c.1543 (oil on wood) by Bronzino, Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-72); 59x46 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

Virgin and Child with Saints and Donors, c. 1515 (oil on wood)
5672964 Virgin and Child with Saints and Donors, c.1515 (oil on wood) by Cima da Conegliano, Giovanni Battista (c.1459-1517); 56 x 78.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of Maria Kitscher, Frau von Freyberg, 1545 (oil on wood)
5673773 Portrait of Maria Kitscher, Frau von Freyberg, 1545 (oil on wood) by Mielich or Muelich, Hans (1516-73); 61.4 x 46 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Portrait of a Lady, Half Length, in Profile, in a Black Dress Decorated with Lace
659315 Portrait of a Lady, Half Length, in Profile, in a Black Dress Decorated with Lace, with Pendant Tassels and Slashed Shoulders and an Orange and Grey Snood, (oil on panel) by Conti

Study of Aggie Manetti (pencil on paper)
2563392 Study of Aggie Manetti (pencil on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 31.7x24.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Naked Young Woman in Front of a Mirror, 1515 (oil on poplar panel)
3709987 Naked Young Woman in Front of a Mirror, 1515 (oil on poplar panel) by Bellini, Giovanni (c.1430-1516); 62x79 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Portrait of Jacoba of Bavaria, Countess of Holland and Zeeland, c. 1480 (oil on panel)
3709948 Portrait of Jacoba of Bavaria, Countess of Holland and Zeeland, c.1480 (oil on panel) by Netherlandish School, (15th century); 64x50 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

A Burgomaster and His Wife, late 17th-early 18th century? Creator: Unknown
A Burgomaster and His Wife, late 17th-early 18th century? A burgermeister, (or burgomaster, chief magistrate or executive of a city or town), wearing a frock coat, cloak and hat

Womens hairstyles, late 13th-early 14th century, (1910). Hair-dressing from the time of Edward I, (1272-1307). It became the custom to lay aside the couvre-chef when indoors

Mens hats of different classes of society, 13th-16th century (1849). Artist: Thurwanger Freres
Mens hats of different classes of society, 13th-16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on original 13th-16th century manuscript illustrations

Womens hats of different classes of society, 13th-16th century (1849). Artist: Thurwanger Freres
Womens hats of different classes of society, 13th-16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on original 13th-16th century manuscript illustrations

A Change for The Better, 1869. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Change for The Better, 1869. After his success in the 1868 General Election, Mr Gladstone became the new Prime Minister

Costume / Seal Gloves 1935
Schiaparelli design: seal fur gloves, cellophane blouse, long light coloured coat with piped seams, velvet hat with aigrette & snood & a handbag with a lock shaped clasp. Date: 1935

SWIMWEAR 1860-1870
French costumes de bains de mers for women & children

Evacuation of children during World War 2
Evacuation at the railway station of children during WW2, September 1939 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18722

Wartime knitting section, Britannia and Eve, 1940
A double-page knitting section with a man wearing a top tank pullover in the first page, a woman with a plain sweater and another with a crochet snood, hat and mittens in the second. Date: 1940

Suggested Christmas gifts 1915
Advert for suggested Christmas gifts for Britains Blue and Khaki boys. Chamois leather waistcoat, with long sleeves, sleeping caps -favourite cap with men of both forces

Advert for Peter Robinsons feather neckwear 1916
Two of the many novel styles and excellent values offered at Peter Robinsons Oxford Street. Fashionable cowl collar in fine quailty ostrich feather

Close-up of a 1940s style pin-up girl in front of a vintage F3F biplane
Close-up of a classic 1940s style pin-up girl in front of a vintage F3F biplane

ANTONIETTA POZZONI (1846-1914). Italian operatic soprano

Turkey (Meleagris sp. ) standing
Turkey (Meleagris sp.) standing

USA, WA, La Conner. Wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) have established in the town becoming mascots. This male (gobbler) engages in a courtship display ritual

Blonde woman in snood by David Wright
A seductive looking blonde woman wearing a hood or snood. Date: c.1945

Mopping Linoleum 1940S
A typical housewife wearing a snood, uses a wet mop to clean the kitchen lino

Ball Dress / Bouquet 1861
Green dress: fluted flounces, white tulle over-skirt looped up with plumes, corsage en coeur. Garibaldi shirt, black skirt with a red velvet band at the hem & on the pockets

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"Snood: A Timeless Accessory Through the Ages" From the slopes of Burberry's skiing outfits in 1922 to the fashionable streets of the swinging 1960s, snoods have been a beloved accessory for centuries. This versatile piece has adorned women throughout history, adding elegance and charm to their ensembles. Intriguingly draped over a Balenciaga gown or delicately crafted by Stella Mosher in 1941, snoods have always exuded sophistication. They were not only fashion statements but also symbols of status and refinement. Even iconic figures like Queen Elizabeth I and Eleanor of Toledo embraced the allure of snoods. In their portraits from the 16th century, these powerful women showcased their regal grace while wearing this timeless headpiece. The influence of snoods extended beyond noble circles as well. Maria Kitscher, Frau von Freyberg, captured hearts with her captivating gaze framed by a delicate snood in her portrait from 1545. Similarly, Aggie Manetti's study immortalized her beauty with pencil strokes that highlighted her adorned hair. Not limited to paintings alone, snoods found themselves amidst intimate moments too. The Naked Young Woman in Front of a Mirror depicted herself admiring her reflection while donning this exquisite accessory—an ode to self-expression and femininity. As time passed, even Jacoba of Bavaria chose to wear a snood as she ruled Holland and Zeeland during the late fifteenth century—a testament to its enduring appeal across cultures and eras. Whether it was paired with lace-decorated black dresses or complemented ski attire on snowy mountainsides—snoods effortlessly enhanced any outfit they graced. Their ability to elevate style while preserving tradition is what makes them an everlasting symbol of grace and poise throughout history.