Shawl Collection (page 48)

Company Captain Pieter Dircksz Hasselaer Lieutenant Jan Gerritsz Hooft
The Company of Captain Pieter Dircksz Hasselaer and Lieutenant Jan Gerritsz Hooft, Amsterdam, The corporation of Captain Pieter Dircksz Hasselaer and Lieutenant Jan Gerritsz Hooft

Meadow Animals cattle Pasture grazing resting cows
Meadow with Animals, Meadow with cattle. Pasture with grazing and resting cows and a boy with a goat and young ones, on the left are two horses under trees. In the distance more meadows with cattle

Miss van Gool lady companion Clara van Citters
Miss van Gool, lady companion or Clara van Citters, Portrait of Miss van Gool, companion lady of Josina Clara van Citters. Bust and face, in oval

Slijpsteenmarkt building Het Zeerecht Amsterdam
The Slijpsteenmarkt with the building Het Zeerecht in Amsterdam, View of the Slijpsteenmarkt with the building Het Zeerecht in Amsterdam. In the foreground a man is chopping a millstone

Journal des Dames et des Modes Costume Parisien
Journal des Dames et des Modes, Costume Parisien, 10 May 1800, An 8, (215): Chapeau peint and Coquille, Woman, seen from the back, walking to the left

Religion comforts poor old man woman shawl personification
Religion comforts a poor old man, A woman with a shawl (personification of religion) takes a poor old sitting man by the hand. With her other hand she points up

woman wearing shawl holding baby 1865 1870 Albumen silver print
woman wearing a shawl, holding a baby; 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

woman wearing bonnet shawl seated F James Evans
woman wearing a bonnet and shawl, seated; F. James Evans (American, born 1833, active York, Pennsylvania); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Woman long white dress shawl standing Alexander Anderson
Woman in long white dress and shawl, standing; Alexander Anderson (American, 1775 - 1870); 1860s; Albumen silver print

Shawl 1800s India Punjab 19th century Embroidery
Shawl, 1800s. India, Punjab, 19th century. Embroidery (phulkari); silk on cotton ground; overall: 231 x 118.8 cm (90 15/16 x 46 3/4 in.)

Fragment Shawl mid 1800s India Kashmir mid-19th century
Fragment of a Shawl, mid 1800s. India, Kashmir, mid-19th century. Tapestry twill; wool; overall: 49.5 x 71.6 cm (19 1/2 x 28 3/16 in.)

Fragment Shawl late 1700s early 1800s India Kashmir
Fragment of a Shawl, late 1700s or early 1800s. India, Kashmir, late 18th or early 19th century. Tapestry twill; wool; overall: 95.3 x 75.9 cm (37 1/2 x 29 7/8 in.)

Italian Sketchbook Standing Woman Shawl page 54
Italian Sketchbook: Standing Woman with Shawl (page 54), 1898-1899. Maurice Prendergast (American, 1858-1924). Pencil; sheet: 16.7 x 10.8 cm (6 9/16 x 4 1/4 in.)

Italian Sketchbook Standing Woman Shawl page 53
Italian Sketchbook: Standing Woman with Shawl (page 53), 1898-1899. Maurice Prendergast (American, 1858-1924). Pencil; sheet: 16.7 x 10.8 cm (6 9/16 x 4 1/4 in.)

Lady Shawl Henry Wolf American 1852-1916 Wood engraving
Lady with Shawl. Henry Wolf (American, 1852-1916). Wood engraving

Turban shawl tiraz gold 1094 Egypt Fatimid period
Turban or shawl end with tiraz and gold, 1094. Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of al-Musta l─½. Plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk

Border Fragment Shawl early 1800s India Kashmir
Border Fragment of a Shawl, early 1800s. India, Kashmir, early 19th century. Tapestry twill; wool; overall: 52.1 x 32.4 cm (20 1/2 x 12 3/4 in.)

Jesus In The Wilderness

Little Red Riding Hood Looking At The Big Bad Wolf; Alberta, Canada

Girl with umbrella and a basket of geese on a Christmas card
Girl with robin, umbrella and a basket of geese on a Christmas card. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Girl with a basket of geese on a Christmas card
Girl in the snow with a basket of geese on a Christmas card. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

The villagers of Langley Park dress up as they get ready to play extras in a TV period play in 1973

Langley Park villagers dressed up and waiting on set - their own street - ready to play extras in a TV period play, 1973

Woman with dark hair and a bow in profile to the left, 1642. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Woman with dark hair and a bow in profile to the left, 1642

Woman with broad brimmed hat, 1642. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Woman with broad brimmed hat, 1642

Regency period old woman in a chair
An old Regency period woman sitting in a chair, open mouthed and probably scolding someone. From " The Horkey - A Ballad" by Robert Bloomfield

Cat in human costume on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Elderly couple in Victorian interior, Albury Street, Deptford, London, 1911

Two boys on horseback playing Cowboys and Indians. Date: circa 1910s

The Colliers Lass by F. G Kimberley. Miss Lynn Darlington
Miss Lynn Darlington in The Colliers Lass by Mrs F.G. Kimberley. First produced at the Theatre Royal in Wolverhampton on 27th May 1912 and the Theatre Royal in Stratford East on 3rd February 1913

Aportrait of Florence Cowanova who appears in the film The Bright Shawl for which she has arranged the dances, 1923, Directed by John S. Robertson and starring Dorothy Gish and many others Date: 1923

Spain - A Lady from Andalusia
Spain - A Lady from the autonomous community of Andalusia, in traditional costume and tucking into a bottle of something strong, not unlike herself... Date: circa 1910s

A Middle Eastern Bedouin Man Date: circa 1910s

Gurkha Woman, Nepal
A superb photograph of a Gurkha Woman - historically, the terms " Gurkha" and " Gorkhali" were synonymous with " Nepali

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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.