Ribbons Collection

The Workers May-Pole, design for a socialist poster
The Workers May-Pole, a design for a socialist poster, with a central allegorical figure, and banners and ribbons labelled with abstract ideas such as Leisure, Solidarity and Humanity. Date: 1894

Great Orders of Knighthood and other high decorations
Insignia of the chief orders following in importance that of the Garter. The ribbons are represented by the backgrounds, except in the Order of Merit, and that of the Companions of Honour. Date: 1937

Margaret Murray recruiting for the Jacobites, 1745
Margaret Fergusson Murray, Jacobite supporter and wife of (later turncoat) John Murray of Broughton, recruits supporters to the cause and distributes white cockades, the symbol of the Jacobite cause

Dancing Girl / 1895
A dancing girl with tambourine and ribbons - the back cover of a programme for the Empire Theatre of Varieties, London

Christmas card in the shape of a banjo. circa 1890s

Naked little girl looking in the mirror
A little girl wearing nothing but her shoes and socks, and pink ribbons in her hair, looks in the mirror and says " Goodness, Is That Me!" She is holding an apple in her left hand

Shih Tzu Dog - With ribbon in hair
LA-1820 Shih-Tzu DOG - with ribbon in hair Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Maypole dancing in the village of Paul, Cornwall
Adults and children dancing round a maypole in the village of Paul, near Penzance in Cornwall, with the tower of the parish church on the right. A crowd of people stand watching them

Idem Aurantium Limonis Effigle, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)
881021 Idem Aurantium Limonis Effigle, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving) by Ferrari, Giovanni Battista (fl.1646); 30.2x19.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Glutamine synthetase enzyme computer model. This is a ligase enzyme, which forms chemical bonds between molecules. The different colours show the different subunits that comprise the protein

Banjo with pink flowers on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

1962 Hillman Super Minx used as wedding car. Creator: Unknown
1962 Hillman Super Minx used as wedding car

Fall / Child & Spaniel
A young girl with her hair in ribbons with two Welsh Springer spaniels: Philosopher of Dowlands and Dewi Sant

Alaskan Malamute Dog - puppy with red bow
JD-15521 DOG - ALASKAN MALAMUTE puppy with red bow John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

General Sir Frederick Poole, British army officer, WW1
Major General Sir Frederick Cuthbert Poole (1869-1936), British army officer. He joined the Royal Artillery in 1889, and served in the Second Boer War and the First World War. Date: circa 1914-1918

Maypole, Ickwell, Beds
The children of Ickwell, Bedfordshire continue the English tradition of Maypole dancing on the village green as part of their May Day festivities

Maypole Dancing, Ickwell
The children of Ickwell, Bedfordshire continue the English tradition of Maypole dancing on the village green as part of their May Day festivities

Young girl of Carovilli, Molise, Italy, 19th century. She wears a kerchief artfully folded around her head, and a symmetrical motley of patterns of gold braid and embroidery

Medals Awarded for Gallantry or Life-Saving at Sea - top row (L-R) Stanhope gold medal awarded by the Royal Humane Society for the bravest life-saving deed of the year

First place rosette

Dog - Maltese / Bichon Maltiase
LA-5381 Dog - Maltese / Bichon Maltiase Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Maltese on blue and white spotted material
JD-18282 Dog - Maltese / Bichon Maltiase, lying on blue and white spotted material, wearing hair ribbon Formerly called Maltese Terrier John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display

Aurantium Flore Duplici, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)
881017 Aurantium Flore Duplici, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving) by Ferrari, Giovanni Battista (fl.1646); 29.9x19.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Aurantium Crispo Folio, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)
881018 Aurantium Crispo Folio, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving) by Ferrari, Giovanni Battista (fl.1646); 30.5x20.3 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Medieval men playing the archery game of Popinjay, firing arrows at a target bird on a tree decorated with ribbons and gloves, while others share echaudes, a type of sweet bread from Aveyron

Woman in a ball gown with mask, 1788
Woman in a ball gown, with chapeau topped with a pouf decorated with ribbons and laurel leaves, fichu, corset in English taffeta, and blue taffeta petticoat

Woman in a crinoline dress on a greetings card
Woman in a crinoline dress in a garden on a greetings card, with verse below. Date: early 20th century

Holly with bells and red ribbon on a Christmas postcard. circa 1890s

Aurantium Virgatum, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)
881020 Aurantium Virgatum, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving) by Ferrari, Giovanni Battista (fl.1646); 27.6x19.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Jaguar Mk 2

Champion goat at the Royal Cornwall Show
A championship goat and its keeper at the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show, which takes place at the beginning of June each year, at Wadebridge in North Cornwall

Young couple on a romantic greetings card, sitting on a vine branch -- With affection and regard. Date: circa 1890s

Making a posy of summer blooms
A mother and daughter make a posy of summer blooms in a meadow. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Paris fashions for November, 1864
A selection of dresses designed for the winter of 1864. From left, The manteau marchesa made from cloth and velvet, trimmed with a silk border

Pleas for unification, Imjingak, Paju, South Korea, Asia

Dog - Maltese
JD-18285 Dog - Maltese / Bichon Maltiase, wearing hair ribbon. Sitting Formerly called Maltese Terrier John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

G Washington / Postcard
GEORGE WASHINGTON First American President

New Year Card 1909
January 1st greetings card including pink ribbons and a four leaf clover for luck in the New Year

Prayer ribbons and blossom for Chinese New Year at Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Swordsman, Le Bravo, 16th century. In black helmet and eye mask, short cape over doublet with lace collar
5912940 Swordsman, Le Bravo, 16th century. In black helmet and eye mask, short cape over doublet with lace collar, hose with garter ribbons, slashed shoes. Sword and dagger hanging from belt

Fashionable woman with toy dog, era of Marie Antoinette
5893577 Fashionable woman with toy dog, era of Marie Antoinette.; (add.info.: Fashionable woman with toy dog, era of Marie Antoinette)

First class "Dotty" certificate presented to (colour litho)
8656807 First class "Dotty" certificate presented to (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: For eccentricity)

Is it yours? (colour litho)
8656795 Is it yours? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Is it yours?" Child's dummy with a yellow bow)

Women's headdress from 1880 (litho)
8677420 Women's headdress from 1880 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's headdress from 1880)

Women's headdress from the time of Louis XIV (litho)
8677413 Women's headdress from the time of Louis XIV (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's headdress from the time of Louis XIV)

Fashionable hats of 1788. Half hat in violet gauze with white frills, hat in pink taffeta with ribbons
FLO4672007 Fashionable hats of 1788. Half hat in violet gauze with white frills, hat in pink taffeta with ribbons, gauze and feathers, and a pouf in Italian gauze with ribbons and plumes

Woman in pink pierrot wearing a large batheuse bathing cap in white linen with her hair in ringlets
FLO4671879 Woman in pink pierrot wearing a large batheuse bathing cap in white linen with her hair in ringlets, and woman in green pierrot with black chapeau a la maltaise decorated with feathers

Hat a l'Iphigenie, a pouf in white gauze with flowers inspired by the 1779 opera by Gluck, and hat a la Colette
FLO4671738 Hat a l'Iphigenie, a pouf in white gauze with flowers inspired by the 1779 opera by Gluck, and hat a la Colette, straw hat decorated with ribbons

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"Unraveling the Threads of Tradition: Ribbons in History and Everyday Life" The Workers May-Pole: A vibrant tapestry of unity, ribbons intertwine as a symbol of solidarity in this design for a socialist poster. Christmas Card Banjo: Strumming festive melodies, ribbons adorn this unique banjo-shaped Christmas card, adding a touch of whimsy to holiday greetings. Margaret Murray's Jacobite Recruitment: With ribbons fluttering in the wind, Margaret Murray rallies supporters for the Jacobites' cause during the tumultuous year of 1745. Maypole Dancing in Paul, Cornwall: Ribbons twirl through the air as villagers celebrate spring's arrival with joyous maypole dancing traditions that have stood the test of time. The Enchanting Dancing Girl (1895): Gracefully adorned with ribbons cascading down her dress, this captivating figure captures an era when elegance met movement on stage. Idem Aurantium Limonis Effigle (1646): In a mesmerizing colored engraving from Hesperides, delicate ribbons entwine around citrus fruits like whispers of nature's beauty and abundance. Great Orders of Knighthood and High Decorations: Adorned with regal ribbons and symbols denoting honor and prestige, these prestigious orders bestow recognition upon those who have excelled beyond measure. Reflections Through Innocence: A naked little girl gazes into her mirror while gentle ribbon accents remind us to cherish moments where self-acceptance blossoms effortlessly within our youthfulness. Shih Tzu Dog - Ribbon Elegance: With an adorable ribbon adorning its hair, this charming Shih Tzu exudes both playfulness and poise—a true embodiment of canine gracefulness. Victorian Scrap Banjo Bouquet.