Tassel Collection (page 6)

Parade halberd, c. 1600-50 (steel & wood)
490901 Parade halberd, c.1600-50 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (17th century); 252 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Portrait of an Unknown Lady, c. 1550 (oil on canvas)
450100 Portrait of an Unknown Lady, c.1550 (oil on canvas) by English School, (16th century); 58.5x46.5 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

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

Madonna and Child with St. John the Baptist (oil on canvas)
SOU88438 Madonna and Child with St. John the Baptist (oil on canvas) by Trevisani, Francesco (1656-1746); 76.3x62.3 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire

Gentleman with Helmet, before 1690 (oil on canvas)
5938205 Gentleman with Helmet, before 1690 (oil on canvas) by Nason, Pieter (c.1612-90); 87.6x69.0 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

Kissing couple (colour photo)
3096167 Kissing couple (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kissing couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Carved Greyish-Green Jade-Inlaid Ruyi Sceptre, Yuan to early Ming dynasty
3587432 Carved Greyish-Green Jade-Inlaid Ruyi Sceptre, Yuan to early Ming dynasty, 14th-15th century (jade, wood & string) by Chinese School; length: 47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Christmas card made of plastic with an embossed holly horseshoe, circa 1910 (plastic)
3604704 A Christmas card made of plastic with an embossed holly horseshoe, circa 1910 (plastic) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian die cut mechanical greeting card of a bouquet of flowers, c
3604543 A Victorian die cut mechanical greeting card of a bouquet of flowers, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian Christmas Card of a rose in a vase, edged with a silk fringe and tassel
3604413 A Victorian Christmas Card of a rose in a vase, edged with a silk fringe and tassel, circa 1880 (coloured lithograph) by English School

A Victorian Birthday Card with a spray of flowers, edged with a silk fringe
3604411 A Victorian Birthday Card with a spray of flowers, edged with a silk fringe, circa 1880 (coloured lithograph) by English School

A die-cut Edwardian New Year Card of a cottage and boat, circa 1910 (coloured lithograph)
3604353 A die-cut Edwardian New Year Card of a cottage and boat, circa 1910 (coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A deckle-edge Edwardian Christmas Card with an embroidered cameo of violets
3604344 A deckle-edge Edwardian Christmas Card with an embroidered cameo of violets, circa 1910 (coloured lithograph) by English School

A Victorian die cut valentine card in the shape of a fan with a lace fringe
3604296 A Victorian die cut valentine card in the shape of a fan with a lace fringe and an image of two hearts, c.1940 (colour litho) by English School

Stilleben, from The House of Friedmann U. Weber, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3496701 Stilleben, from The House of Friedmann U. Weber, from Styl, pub.1922 (pochoir print) by German School, (20th century); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Civil War Regalia of Major Levi Gheen McCauley, 1887 (oil on canvas)
2969131 Civil War Regalia of Major Levi Gheen McCauley, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Cope, George (1855-1929); 127x92.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Quinn E

Printed paper fan, with Japanese figures in a landscape, 1880s (ivory, paper & tassels)
3100435 Printed paper fan, with Japanese figures in a landscape, 1880s (ivory, paper & tassels) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info)

Parade Partisan (from the Bodyguard of August Wilhelm, Duke of Brunswick- Wolfenbuttel
500358 Parade Partisan (from the Bodyguard of August Wilhelm, Duke of Brunswick- WolfenbAottel [1662-1731]), 1718 (blued, etched and gilded steel, wooden haft with original steel base spike)

Armistice Bugle (metal)
701050 Armistice Bugle (metal) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Sash-belt (silk and gold)
CZA229170 Sash-belt (silk and gold) by Polish School; length: 391 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Polish, out of copyright

Muslim powder pouch (mixed media)
CZA228935 Muslim powder pouch (mixed media) by Indian School, (17th century); Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Indian, out of copyright

The Baldacchino (photo)
ALI131299 The Baldacchino (photo) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); St. Peter s, Vatican City; Alinari

Fan; on one side Narihira and the pilgrim; on the other, chrysanthemums and a brook
5981350 Fan; on one side Narihira and the pilgrim; on the other, chrysanthemums and a brook, Edo period, late 17th- early 18th century (ink, colour & gold on paper) by Korin

Fan; on one side Narihira and the pilgrim; on the other, chrysanthemums and a brook
5981349 Fan; on one side Narihira and the pilgrim; on the other, chrysanthemums and a brook, Edo period, late 17th- early 18th century (ink, colour & gold on paper) by Korin

Head of a Boy, c. 1658-59 (oil on canvas)
990374 Head of a Boy, c.1658-59 (oil on canvas) by Sweerts, Michael (1618-64); 32x27.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of a Boy. Michael Sweerts (1618-1664). Oil on canvas

La Mattchiche (colour photo)
3095952 La Mattchiche (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Mattchiche. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Duchess at the court of Louis XVI wearing a dress with paniers
CHT172483 A Duchess at the court of Louis XVI wearing a dress with paniers, plate number 161 from Galerie des Modes et Costumes, engraved by Dupin, c.1778-87 (coloured engraving) by Le Clere, (fl)

Coin Purse, c. 1938. Creator: Gladys Cook
Coin Purse, c. 1938

Bonnet, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Nancy Crimi
Bonnet, 1935/1942

Silk Apron, c. 1938. Creator: Rex F Bush
Silk Apron, c. 1938

Ladys Boot, 1941. Creator: Dorothy Dwin
Ladys Boot, 1941

Handbag, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Carl Buergerniss
Handbag, 1935/1942

The Madonna and Child in a Rosary, c. 1490. Creator: Unknown
The Madonna and Child in a Rosary, c. 1490

Mary Leypold Griffith (1838-1841), 1841. Creator: Sarah Miriam Peale
Mary Leypold Griffith (1838-1841), 1841

Samuel Eells, c. 1800. Creator: Unknown
Samuel Eells, c. 1800

Priming Flask Made for Prince-Elector August I of Saxony (reigned 1553-86), German, ca
Priming Flask Made for Prince-Elector August I of Saxony (reigned 1553-86), German, probably Saxony, ca. 1575. Depiction of the Sacrifice of Isaac

Partisan Carried by the Bodyguard of Louis XIV, French, Paris, ca. 1658-1715
Partisan Carried by the Bodyguard of Louis XIV (1638-1715, reigned from 1643), French, Paris, ca. 1658-1715

Evening pouch, American, second quarter 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Evening pouch, American, second quarter 19th century

Parasol, American, 1850-69. Creator: Unknown
Parasol, American, 1850-69

Parasol, American, 1850-60. Creator: Unknown
Parasol, American, 1850-60

Ensemble, American, ca. 1875. Creator: Unknown
Ensemble, American, ca. 1875

Charles Benoise, 1651. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Charles Benoise, 1651

Two mules bearing panniers and outfitted with blinders, plumes, and tassels; one mule in three-quarter view and behind it a mule in frontal view; beyond a man mounted on a horse directs mules with a

Switzerland, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen &
Switzerland, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

London, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Trieste, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Tassels of a curtain, Lahij village on the southern slopes of Greater Caucasus, Ismailli region, Azerbaijan

Her Majestys State Chair, Great Hall, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Throne used by Queen Victoria during the official opening of new buildings at Lincolns Inn

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"Tassel: A Timeless Ornament Across Cultures and Eras" From the elegant ballet performances of Vaslav Nijinsky to the flamboyant costumes of Pierrot and Columbine, the tassel has adorned various forms of art throughout history. Its versatility is showcased in a recruitment poster for The Royal Marines, symbolizing honor and prestige. Traveling to Bolivia, we encounter llamas donning vibrant tassels as part of their traditional attire, adding a touch of color to their already picturesque surroundings. Meanwhile, evening dress fashion in 1922 embraced this decorative element with sophistication and grace. In an advert for Peter Robinson's gentlemen's clothing from 1895, tassels exude refinement on tailored garments fit for distinguished individuals like Louise Renee de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth. This timeless ornament transcends time and social status. Venturing further east to Cairo's Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, we find a majestic camel standing proudly with its regal saddle adorned by intricate tassels. Even Liu Bei from ancient China recognized the allure of this embellishment during his reign between 161-223 AD. During times of war, such as depicted in The British Colonial Empire wartime poster featuring African Rifles soldiers or through the uniforms and colors worn by The Border Regiment troops; tassels served not only as adornments but also symbols representing bravery and unity. Finally, robes belonging to members of the Royal Victorian Order in 1953 showcase how even within royal circles this ornamental detail remains cherished throughout generations. The humble yet captivating tassel has traversed continents and eras alike – weaving itself into diverse cultures while embodying elegance, tradition, and symbolism wherever it appears.