Pigtail Collection (page 8)

Portrait of Francois Dumont, 1788. Creator: Augustin de Saint-Aubin
Portrait of Francois Dumont, 1788. Charles Nicolas Cochin II

Le Gout du Jour ou Des Chinois du Boulevard Coblentz, from Caricatures Parisiennes, ca. 1815

A-Shing and A-Yow, at the Chinese Collection, 1845. Creator: Unknown
A-Shing and A-Yow, at the Chinese Collection, 1845. A very interesting arrival has just taken place at the Chinese Collection, at Knightsbridge - viz. two Chinese youths, A-shing and A-yow

Evening Glow on a Traveling Drama [Chinese watching a Kabuki play], 1st month, 1861

Two Chinese Men. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Two Chinese Men

Picture of a Manchurian of the Qing Court from Nanjing, Admiring a Fan, 11th month, 1860

Vieux Chinoise de Canton, 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
Vieux Chinoise de Canton, 1870s

[Chinese Man], 1870s. Creator: Baron Raimund von Stillfried
[Chinese Man], 1870s

A View of the Wharves in Yokohama, 2nd month, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
A View of the Wharves in Yokohama, 2nd month, 1861

Man Examining Other Man, 1870s. Creator: Unknown
Man Examining Other Man, 1870s

Man with Long Braid, 1870s Creator: Unknown
Man with Long Braid, 1870s

Strolling beggars in China knocking their heads together and on a stone in order to extort alms. Date: 1737

Strolling beggars in China with burning coals
Strolling beggars in China laying burning coals on their heads and using other austerities in order to extort alms. Date: 1752

Symbolic cutting of pigtails in Shanghai, China
At Shanghai, 500 young men voluntarily relinquish their traditional pigtails, symbolising the new spirit of China. Date: 1911

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Education, Reading, 10 year old girl reading on swing in garden

Tschan-Fa - Chinese girl, Hong Kong, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Tschan-Fa - Chinese girl, Hong Kong, 1898. Portrait of a child wearing a long plait and an ornate headdress. Tschan-Fa, Chinesemadchen, Hongkong

Li-Chi from Chinkiang, China, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Li-Chi from Chinkiang, China, 1898. Portrait of a boy with a partly shaved head and a pigtail. Li-Chi von Chin-Kiang. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth]

Wu-Chi-Sei and Jang-Tse-Dong from Ningpo, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Wu-Chi-Sei and Jang-Tse-Dong from Ningpo, 1898. Portrait of two Chinese men smoking. Wu-Chi-Sei und Jang-Tse-Dong aus Ningpo

Koei-Si-Hin - scribe, Magalang, Java, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Koei-Si-Hin - scribe, Magalang, Java, 1898. Portrait of a Chinese man wearing glasses and holding a pen. Koei-Si-Hin, Offens[?] Schreiber in Magelang

Chinese merchants in Batavia, Dutch East Indies, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Chinese merchants in Batavia, Dutch East Indies, 1898. Chinesische Handler in Batavia. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Adam Smith, (1723-1790), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Adam Smith, (1723-1790), 1830. Adam Smith (1723-1790) Scottish economist, author, moral philosopher and pioneer of political economy, a key figure during Scottish Enlightenment

Washington, (1732-1799), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Washington, (1732-1799), 1830. George Washington (1732-1799) American political leader, military general, statesman, Founding Father

J. Howard, (1726-1790), 1830. Creator: Unknown
J. Howard, (1726-1790), 1830. John Howard (1726-1790) philanthropist and early English prison reformer, appointed High Sheriff of Bedfordshire in 1773

Lord Lyttleton, (1709-1773), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lord Lyttleton, (1709-1773), 1830. George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton (1709-1773) British statesman and patron of the arts, educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford

Gray, (1716-1771), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Gray, (1716-1771), 1830. Thomas Gray (1716-1771) English poet, letter-writer, classical scholar, and professor at Pembroke College, Cambridge educated at Eton College and Peterhouse, Cambridge

Freron, (1718- 1776), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Freron, (1718- 1776), 1830. Elie Catherine Freron (1718- 1776) French literary critic and controversialist who focused on countering the influence of the French Enlightenment

Frederick II, (1712-1786), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Frederick II, (1712-1786), 1830. Frederick II (1712-1786) ruled the Kingdom of Prussia from 1740 until 1786 as a Hohenzollern king

Keppel, (1725-1786), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Keppel, (1725-1786), 1830. Admiral Augustus Keppel (1725-1786) Royal Navy officer and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1755-1778

Herschel, (1738-1822), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Herschel, (1738-1822), 1830. William Herschell (1738-1822) German-born British astronomer, composer and brother of fellow astronomer Caroline Herschel

Gibbon, (1737-1794), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Gibbon, (1737-1794), 1830. Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) English historian, writer and MP, educated at Kingston Grammar School and Westminster School boarding house

Gellert, (1715- 1769), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Gellert, (1715- 1769), 1830. Christian Furchtegott Gellert (1715- 1769) German poet, student of theology and tutor, who contributed to the golden age of German literature and lectured on poetry

The tantalising pigtail, (1907). Creator: Unknown
The tantalising pigtail, (1907). The 17-year-old Haydn cuts off a fellow choristers pigtail at the cathedral choir school in Vienna

Demouriez, (1739-1823), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Demouriez, (1739-1823), 1830. Charles Francois Dumouriez (1739-1823) French general during the French Revolutionary Wars, deserted the Revolutionary Army

Sr. H. Clinton, (1730-1795), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sr. H. Clinton, (1730-1795), 1830. Sir Henry Clinton (1730-1795) British army officer and politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1772 and 1795

Beau Marchais, (1732-1799), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Beau Marchais, (1732-1799), 1830. Pierre Beaumarchais (1732-1799) French polymath, inventor, playwright, diplomat, spy, publisher, financier and revolutionary

Ayscough, (died 1779), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Ayscough, (died 1779), 1830. George Edward Ayscough (died 1779) English dramatist and traveller who in 1776 produced a Drury Lane Theatre play

Charlemont, (1728-1799), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Charlemont, (1728-1799), 1830. James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont (1728-1799) Irish statesman known for his love of Classical art and culture and leader in the formation of the Irish Volunteers

General Arnold, (1741-1740], 1830. Creator: Unknown
General Arnold, (1741-1740], 1830. Benedict Arnold (1741-1740] American military officer who served as a general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War)

Arne, (1710-1778), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Arne, (1710-1778), 1830. Thomas Arne (1710-1778) English composer, best known for his patriotic song Rule Britannia, which has become a second national anthem to God Save the Queen

Portrait of General Montgomery, showing a black silk stock, hair in queue, c1770, (1937). Richard Montgomery (1738-1775) Irish soldier of the British Army who later became a major general in

A portrait of General O. H. Williams, c1780, (1937). Creator: Unknown
A portrait of General O. H. Williams, c1780, (1937). Otho Holland Williams (1749-1794) Continental Army officer from Maryland in the American Revolutionary War

Portrait of Gouverneur Morris, with smooth hair and pigtail queue, c1780, (1937)
Portrait of Gouverneur Morris, drawn from life, showing smooth hair and queue, c1780, (1937). Gouverneur Morris (1752-1816) American statesman and Founding Father

Portrait of W. H. Drayton, Esq. with hair arranged in puff and queue, c1770, (1937)
Portrait of W. H. Drayton, Esq. drawn from life, showing hair arranged in puff on top and queue, c1770, (1937). William Henry Drayton (1742-1779) American planter and lawyer from Charleston

Portrait of Washington, drawn from life, showing hair in pig tail queue, c1770, (1937). George Washington (1732-1799) American political leader, military general, statesman

General Philemon Dickinson, showing high cut coat, c1780, (1937). Creator: Unknown
General Philemon Dickinson, showing high cut coat, c1780, (1937). Philemon Dickinson (1739-1809) American lawyer and politician

Slightly Louche Girl in a Studio portrait pose in rather unusual boyish attire. Date: circa 1908

Bhutia man with long pigtail - Darjeeling
A Bhutia man with long pigtail. The Bhutia are ethnic Tibetans who speak a Tibetan dialect. Their ancestors migrated from Tibet to Sikkim, Darjeeling

Learning about Spiritualism (w / c on paper)
BAL177073 Learning about Spiritualism (w/c on paper) by Chinese School; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Chinese, out of copyright

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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.