Ribbons Collection (page 12)

Two French men in costume 1690
Two French men in costume - nobleman and officer. Date: 1690

Bluebird, kingfisher and jar on a greetings card -- Triple Extract of Good Wishes. Date: circa 1920s

Pink roses and robins on a greetings card. Date: circa 1900s

Girl on cliffs on a windy day on a circular greetings card, with a quotation from Robert Louis Stevenson: O wind a-blowing all day long, O wind that sings so loud a song. Date: circa 1910s

Flowers, holly and bell on a Christmas card
Flowers, holly, horseshoe and bell on a Christmas card -- With Fondest Love. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1910s

Flowers with heart and star on a greetings card -- Best Love. circa 1910s

Romantic greetings card in the shape of a harp with mauve flowers, two silver hearts and an arrow. Date: circa 1900s

Girl in a frilly pink dress on a cutout birthday card. circa early 20th century

Fan with lace and flowers on a Valentine card. Date: circa 1930s

Fashionable bonnets for September 1844
Selection of womens fashionable bonnets hats. Date: 1844

Elegant and fashionable ladies headdresses and hats

Venetian female mountaineer
Costume, Venetian female mountaineer. 19th century

Young woman on a heart-shaped Valentine card
Young woman with flowers and ribbons on a heart-shaped Valentine card. Date: circa 1890s

Stork with baby in blue ribbons on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Kittens with box of flowers on a German birthday postcard
Five kittens with a box of flowers on a German birthday postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Santa Claus with sack and wreath on a Christmas postcard
Santa Claus with his sack full of presents, and a green wreath, on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

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

Holly with bell and red ribbons on a Christmas postcard. circa 1890s

Flowers and coins on a German greetings card
Flowers, ribbons, coins and a bird on a three-dimensional German greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Four girls on a cutout greetings card -- Four little maids are we. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Italian brigand and his dog. early 19th century

Evening frock 1905
Side-view of a woman wearing an evening frock made from crepe-de-chine, available from Shoolbred, department store. Date: 1905

Women theatre goer 1905
Woman wearing an attractive dainty theatre bodies of white ninon, threaded with scarves of old rose crepe de chine, sleeves are outlined by a finger-depth of dark fur. 1905

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove corsets 1925
Back view of a model wearing laced ribbon corset. Date: 1925

Womens fashion 1833
Latest fashion for women. Date: 1833

Fashions for September 1862
Womens and girls fashionable clothing. Date: 1862

Costume April 1862
Latest Paris fashion of 1862. Date: 1862

Christening robe 1868
Beautiful embroidered Christening robe. 1868

Bride being prepared for the big day 1875
Parisian bride getting reading for her wedding with bridesmaids around her. 1875

Indoor costumes for 1874
Fashionable ladies wearing two tone jacket bodices and skirts. Date: 1874

Indoor costumes for 1888
Advertisement for Peter Robinson, department store in London, showing fashionable indoor wear for ladies. Date: circa 1888

Fashions for men and women France 1827
Monstrosities of 1827. Over exaggerated hats with lots of plumes and floral arrangements, leg-of-mutton sleeves, narrow waist and over sized coats were all the fashion. Date: 1827

Selection of fashionable hats 1929
Shady hats for cloudless skies. Selection of womens hats. 1929

Latest fashions of elegant womens hats, advertised in Peter Robinson, store in Oxford Street, London. Date: 1905

Extravagant 18th century costume - colouful, elaborate with powdered wigs, ribbons and plenty of make-up! 18th century

Three women wearing the new style of dresses. Date: October 1864

The latest fashion of Autumn, with darker silks of colour in their dresses and small bonnets with ribbons. Date: October 1864

Womens fashionable bonnets 1844
Selection of womens bonnets with ribbons, floral arrangements and large feathers. Date: 1844

April fashion 1844
Two women wearing the latest fashion for spring. 1844

Fashions for April 1870
Entering the spring fashions of the early 1870s, paletots and waistcoats in the place of bodies, especially for dinner and afternoon events. Date: April 1870

Sally (engraving)
961448 Sally (engraving) by Skipworth, Frank Markham (1854-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sally. Engraving after an original painting by Frank Markham Skipworth (1854-1929)

In Days of Old (engraving)
961413 In Days of Old (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Days of Old.); © Look and Learn

Orders, medals and badges created by King George V (colour litho)
5996618 Orders, medals and badges created by King George V (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orders, medals and badges created by King George V)

Design for a Costume of a Marquise for the ballerina Tamara Karsavina
1217597 Design for a Costume of a Marquise for the ballerina Tamara Karsavina, 1924 (watercolour and touches of bodycolour within a delineated border in black ink on white wove paper) by Somov

Habit of a Persian Lady in 1568 (engraving)
3640517 Habit of a Persian Lady in 1568 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of a Persian Lady in 1568)

A Victorian card of kittens playing blindmans buff; c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603530 A Victorian card of kittens playing blindmans buff ; c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Edwardian birthday postcard of a cat waving off three kittens going to school, c
3604959 Edwardian birthday postcard of a cat waving off three kittens going to school, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Edwardian postcard of two cats on sledges in the snow, c. 1910 (colour litho)
3604948 Edwardian postcard of two cats on sledges in the snow, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

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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.