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French costume: Republic, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1790-1794, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)

French costume: Louis XVI, (1882). Illustration showing costume from 1780-1789, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel, Frances Cashel Hoey and John Lillie, (1882)

The Vagrants, 1868, (1912). Artist: Fred Walker
The Vagrants, 1868, (1912). A colour print of a painting inspired by the sight of gypsies on Clapham Common, from Famous Paintings with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, (Cassell and Company)

Austrian peasant, c1890. An Austrian woman in traditional costume. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

The Saxon head-rail, (1910). From a medieval manuscript, showing womens headdress during the Saxon period. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London)

Inhabitants of the Coast, Mexico, 1872. Engraving from John Gilmary Sheas A Childs History of the United States, Hess and McDavitt, (New York, 1872)

Spanish Girl, 1809. Artist: W Dickes
Spanish Girl, 1809. The woman of Spain are remarkable for their graceful movements. They are never without a fan in their hands, whether sitting in their balconies or at a church

Chairs to Mend, Soho Square, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Evie Greene in Kitty Grey, c1902. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Evie Greene in Kitty Grey, c1902. Actress Evie Greene (c1876-1917) in the title role. Music by Augustus Barratt and Howard Talbot, lyrics by Adrian Ross

Queen Victoria, 1838. Artist: Alfred Chalon
Queen Victoria, 1838. Victoria (1819-1901), was the longest reigning British monarch. She ruled from 1837 until 1901

Queen Victorias mother, (1901). Artist: Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Queen Victorias mother, (1901). Princess Victoria Mary Louisa von Saxe-Coburg (1786-1861)

A Rural Kitchen in the Tierras Calientes, Mexico, 1877. Mexican women making corn tortillas. On the left is a grindstone used to make the maize flour

Peasants of Auvergne, France, 19th century

The Repentant Mary Magdalene, 1560s. Artist: Titian
The Repentant Mary Magdalene, 1560s. Titian (1488-1576). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Young Hova women, Madagascar, late 19th century. Illustration from Island of Madagascar, sites, manners and costumes, (Paris)

Railroads of the west, c1900. French postcard

Young Girls Carrying Water, c1881-1926. Artist: Etienne Dinet
Young Girls Carrying Water, c1881-1926

Mummy Mask in Stucco, Ptolemaic Dynasty. Located in the collection, Egyptian Museum, Berlin

Nefertiti, Amenophis, Egypt
Nefertiti, Tomb of Amenophis, Egypt. Great Royal Wife of the Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep, Egyptian Museum, Berlin

The Regiment Salutes, 1915. The women did not leave their village and the regiment salutes them for it, 1915. A print from Le Pays de France, 12 August 1915

Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa, (detail), 16th century. Artist: Master Hillebrandt
Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa, (detail), 16th century. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Stockholm

God forgive her, and it was her mother, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
God forgive her, and it was her mother, 1799. Plate 16 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain

A bad night, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
A bad night, 1799. Plate 36 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain The series is evidence of the artists political

There is plenty to suck, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
There is plenty to suck, 1799. Plate 45 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression

The Milkmaid of Bordeaux, c1824. Artist: Francisco Goya
The Milkmaid of Bordeaux, c1824. Located in the collection at, Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain. One of the artists final paintings

Lady in a Hat, 1908. Artist: Felix Vallotton
Lady in a Hat, 1908

Bayadere with Peacock, ballet costume design, 1911. Artist: Leon Bakst
Bayadere with Peacock, ballet costume design, 1911. Costume Design for a Ballets Russes production of Le Dieu Bleu (The Blue God), story by Jean Cocteau and Frederigo de Madrazo

The Downpour, set design for a ballet, 1906. Artist: Leon Bakst
The Downpour, set design for a ballet, 1906. From the Russian State Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

Estrella, design for a costume for the ballet Carnival composed by Robert Schumann, 1919. Artist: Leon Bakst
Estrella, design for a costume for the ballet Carnival composed by Robert Schumann, 1919. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

Green bean seller, 1826. The street trader carries a basket of green beans and displays some of them on the lid of the basket. From Arts, Metiers et Cris de Paris (Arts, Crafts and Cries of Paris)

Grand Duchess Anastasia Mikhailovna of Russia, 1865. Grand Duchess Anastasia (1860-1922) was the second child and eldest daughter of Grand Duke Michael Nikolaevich, the fourth son of Tsar Nicholas I

The Green Leaf and the Sere, 1887. Artist: Mary Ellen Edwards
The Green Leaf and the Sere, 1887

Watercress seller, c1880. A young girl in rags and wearing a shawl, selling watercress on a street corner in a snowstorm, shivering against the cold

Scene at Covent Garden fruit and vegetable market, London, early 20th century. Market women discuss the merits of cauliflowers while in the left background a porter is carrying a stack of baskets or

The return of the legionnaire, c1900. French postcard

Native Costume of Pont Audemer, Normandy, 1902

Native Costume of Sarthe, c1900

Young Woman in a Black Hat, 1908. Artist: Felix Vallotton
Young Woman in a Black Hat, 1908. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Mrs Taffys Elixir, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
Mrs Taffys Elixir, 1873. The Union representative in the centre is told that, had the workers had a vote, they would not have voted to strike

Deserted !, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Deserted !, 1875. Mr Disraeli, the Conservative Prime Minister, stands on the right with his Lord Chancellor, Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns

The Sunday Question, 1869. Artist: John Tenniel
The Sunday Question, 1869. The drinking habits of the working classes was always a cause for concern amongst their social superiors

The New Workhouse Porter, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
The New Workhouse Porter, 1866. Master Prig (prig is a contemporary word for thief) bemoans the fact that a policeman is now checking prospective entrants to the workhouse

The Fight at St. Stephens Academy, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
The Fight at St. Stephens Academy, 1864. Mrs Gamp. Never Mind, My Dear! You done yer werry best to win; which that Master Gladsting is such a huncommon strong boy

Every One Thinks their own Crow the Fairest, 1858. Disraeli on the left, and former Prime Minister Palmerston, are both dressed in mob caps and gowns in the best tradition of nursemaids

Cleo Lane, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Cleo Lane, with John Dankworth Orchestra and Guy Barker, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2008

Djibouti - Arab Woman in traditional dress Date: circa 1910s

Beth Beri
Miss Beth Beri aka Elizabeth Kislingbury, one of the dancers with the Ziegfeld Follies pictured in The Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News at the time she was performing in cabaret entertainment at

Granny
Black and white. And old woman with a knitted shawl leaning of of a leaded glass window. A photographic version of this slide was exhibited by the Royal Photographic Society in 1886

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"Unveiling the Beauty of Shawls: A Multicultural Journey" Step into a world where vibrant colors and intricate patterns intertwine, as we explore the captivating allure of shawls. From the Rainbow illustration by Arthur Ferrier to Gypsy Splendour captured by Laura Knight, these timeless accessories have adorned women across cultures for centuries. In an era when suffragettes fought for equality, even cats donned hats and flags on shawls as symbols of empowerment. Welsh Girls in Traditional Costume proudly showcased their heritage through elegantly draped shawls, while Welsh women road builders defied stereotypes with determination and grace. Travel back to Decembre 1896 with Eugene Samuel Grasset's masterpiece, where a woman enveloped in a shawl exudes elegance against a wintry backdrop. Meanwhile, Two women at work in a Mexican kitchen depict everyday life through the lens of an unknown artist from c1850 – their colorful attire enhanced by intricately woven shawls. As Suffragette Lancashire Lass was arrested fighting for her rights, Zoroastrian (Parsee) Beauty from Iran showcases how culture intertwines with fashion through stunningly embroidered shawls. Ulster 1914 - Patriotic Postcard captures national pride amidst conflict, with women proudly displaying their loyalty through stylishly draped garments. Witness Princess Alice of Great Britain & Grand Duke Louis of Hesse embracing romance while wrapped in luxurious fabrics. And finally, journey to Muscat Oman where a semi-veiled woman captivates us with her mystique beneath an exquisite shawl. From artistry to activism and cultural expression to personal style choices – these glimpses into history remind us that beyond being mere accessories; they are powerful storytellers bridging continents and generations. They transcend boundaries and celebrate diversity while adding warmth and beauty to any ensemble. So next time you wrap yourself in your favorite shawl or admire one on display, remember the rich tapestry of stories it carries.