Pigtail Collection (page 10)

Oriental man riding a dog on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

China - Two Musicians having a break and a drink. The two instruments in front of them are a Sanxian and a Yuegin (Moon Guitar). Date: circa 1908

Chinese Street Doctor assessing a young patient
Chinese Street Doctor assesses a young patient, while an interested crowd gathers. Whether the medicine being practised is traditional, western or mystic is a little hard to determine

Chinese boy carrying his younger sibling on his back. Date: circa 1905

Misfitz Dolls - Chinese. Date: early 20th century

Chinese man and monkey on a Christmas card
Chinese man on a Christmas card has his pigtail pulled by a monkey. (2 of 2) Date: early 20th century

Scene outside a city gate, Beijing (Peking), China. Date: 1898

Street in Guangzhou (Canton), China. circa 1906

The uncomfortable pigtail Date: 1921

Chinese men playing a game of dice.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845

French postboy with pigtail and heavy boots, circa 1815.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by M. S. from Benjamin Rotchs Manners and Customs of the French, London, Sotheran, 1893

Crowded street with parade, China
Crowds watch a parade, possibly a military one, in China. The men wear their hair in the traditional queue hairstyle with a long pigtail. Date: C.1913

British soldiers in China, c. 1911
A Chinese man in traditional clothes and with a queue pigtail hairstyle talks to a pipe-smoking westerner, with other men in the background

GIRL, c1920. Portrait of a girl, either in Cuba or Guatemala. Photograph by Arnold Genthe, c1920

ar, arms outstretched, assisting, augmented reality, british double decker bus, bus
Woman robot reaching for hand of woman running for bus

ar, assistance, assisting, augmented reality, barefoot, beaming, brick, brick wall
Robot helping woman climbing over wall

access, ar, augmented reality, beauty, bonding, childhood, color image, computer
Woman robot and girl standing near computers

adversity, anxiety, ar, arm in arm, augmented reality, beauty, bonding, challenge
Man robot arm in arm with surprised woman

VERMONT: FARM, 1937. A young girl on a farm in Vermont. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, 1937

ANTI-CHINESE RIOT, 1880. A relatively lucky Chinese loses only his pigtail during a race riot in Denver, Colorado in 1880. Contemporary American wood engraving

A Kick at the Broad Bottoms! i. e. Emancipation of All the Talents, Gillray, James
A Kick at the Broad Bottoms! i.e. Emancipation of All the Talents, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraver, [London], 1807, King George III, his face hidden by a pillar

Plague in Manchuria, people fleeing the plague are stopped by Chinese troops before the Great Wall
XIR346510 Plague in Manchuria, people fleeing the plague are stopped by Chinese troops before the Great Wall, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 12th February 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Chinese Theatre, San Francisco, California, from American Pictures, published
KW211628 Chinese Theatre, San Francisco, California, from American Pictures, published by The Religious Tract Society, 1876 (engraving) by English School

The Young Chinese Scribe (oil on canvas)
XIR175025 The Young Chinese Scribe (oil on canvas) by Delamarre, Theodore (1824-83); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; (add.info.: Jeune lettre chinois ecrivant au pinceau; ); French

Indian of the Nation of Kaskaskia, from the atlas to Callots Voyage dans
BAL111675 Indian of the Nation of Kaskaskia, from the atlas to Callots Voyage dans l Amerique Septentrionale, 1826, engraved by Tardieu (engraving) by French School

CHUNG LING SOO (1861-1918). Stage name of William Ellsworth Campbell; also known as William Ellsworth Robinson. American conjurer

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. Ten year old Sadie Feifer working in a North Carolina cotton mill. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1908

Couple posing, portrait

SIOUX WOMAN, c1907. Red Elk Woman, a Sioux Native American woman. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1907

SIOUX WOMAN, c1907. Day Woman, a Sioux Native American woman. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1907

SIOUX COUPLE, c1900. Charging Thunder, a Sioux Native American, and his wife. Photographed by Gertrude Kasebier, c1900

China - Young Chinese children wearing their Sunday best Date: 1901

China - A Chinese Juggler amazes a group of young boys Date: circa 1910s

Belly Cold - Chinese man causes linguistic confusion
Chinese man causes linguistic confusion... " Belly cold today, miss!" " Well - why don t you tuck your shirt in?" Date: circa 1940

Shanghai, China - In Front of a Chinese Temple. Date: circa 1909

Market Reports - Chinese Steady
Market Reports postcard - Chinese (market) Steady. A Chinese beauty poses for a photograph, maintaining a static pose for as long as possible to allow for the length of exposure required by

The Emperor of China who wishes to cut off his queue. This it is said is only a preliminary to an even more sensational suggestion that is permitted to make a journey to Europe 8 September 1922

Buddhist begging monks. Copper engraving
CHINA: BEGGING MONKS. Buddhist begging monks. Copper engraving

Playing cards
Resentment of the Chinese in gold mining areas of the United States. The " Heathen Chinee" accused of cheating at cards. Print by Currier and Ives published 1875

Chinese prospector in the Californian gold fields. Wood engraving, Paris, 1853

ANTI-CHINESE RIOT, 1880. A Chinese man loses his pigtail during a race riot in Denver, Colorado in 1880. Contemporary American wood engraving

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"Pigtails: A Journey through Time, Culture, and Art" Step into the world of pigtails as we unravel their fascinating history and significance across various realms. From iconic fictional characters like Wednesday Addams and Thing from The Addams Family to historical events such as "The Plum Pudding in Danger" or "State Epicures taking un Petit Souper" at a pub, pigtails have left their mark. Travel back to ancient China where a Chinese barber meticulously prepares a long pigtail, symbolizing tradition and status. Witness the power of political satire with "A Kick At The Broad Bottoms. I. e. Emancipation Of All The Talents, " showcasing how even hairstyles can be used to express dissent. Marvel at FRIDA KAHLO's captivating self-portrait featuring her adorned with braided pigtails, reflecting her Mexican heritage and artistic prowess. Explore the mystical realm with references to a Dead Shaman and the majestic King of Lions – both adorned with intricately styled pigtails that hold cultural significance. Discover the Dream Lady who enchants all who gaze upon her elegantly braided locks, while also delving into the life of influential figures like The Empress Dowager Cixi (Tzu-Hsi), whose elaborate hairstyle became an emblem of power during China's Qing Dynasty. Immerse yourself in artistry as Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin captures John Savage's timeless elegance in 1802 or portrays John Richards Triplett's regal charm in 1808 – both men sporting fashionable pigtails that were en vogue during those times. From whimsical tales to historical anecdotes, this exhibition celebrates the versatility and symbolism behind every pigtail throughout history. Join us on this mesmerizing journey where hair becomes an art form transcending time and cultures.