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ELIZA BALLOU GARFIELD (1801-1888). Mother of President James A. Garfield. Wood engraving, American, c1881

ABIGAIL ADAMS (1744-1818). Wife of President John Adams. Oil on canvas, 1785, by Mather Brown

LUCREZIA TORNABUONI (1425-1482). Italian noblewoman. Painting by Domenico Ghirlandaio, 1475

AMALIE SEBALD (1787-1846). German singer, once thought to have been the Immortal Beloved of German composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Pastel, c1815, by Dora Stock

SOJOURNER TRUTH (c1797-1883). Assumed name of Isabella Baumfree, American lecturer and reformer. Carte-de-visite photograph, 1864

HARRIET TUBMAN (c1820-1913). Oil over a photograph, c1912

ELIZABETH CADY STANTON (1815-1902). American womens suffrage advocate. Original cabinet photograph by Napoleon Sarony, c1870

MADAME de STAEL (1766-1817). Anne-Louise-Germaine de Stael, nee Necker. French writer. Standing before a bust of her father, the financier and statesman Jacques Necker. Oil on canvas

AT THE SPINET, c1900. Platinum print, Frances Stebbins Allen, c1900

EMMA CALVE (c1858-1942). French operatic soprano. Photographed in the role of Carmen, c1893

BALLET: PETROUCHKA. American publicity photograph, c1916, by Jean de Strelecki, for a Ballets Russes production of Petrouchka, choreographed by Michel Fokine with music by Igor Stravinsky

LOUISE OF ORLEANS (1812-1850). Queen consort of Belgium as wife of King Leopold I. Postcard print after a portrait, c1840

ELIZABETH FRY (1780-1845). English Quaker philanthropist. Oil on panel after a painting, 1823, by Charles Robert Leslie

SUSAN B. ANTHONY (1820-1906). American womens suffrage advocate. Photographed with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, c1880-1902

FREDRIKA BREMER (1801-1865). Swedish novelist. Wood engraving, English, 1866

HANNAH ADAMS (1755-1831). American author. Contemporary oil painting

LOUISE COLET (1810-1870). French writer. Contemporary French lithograph
LOUISE COLET (1810-1870). French writer.Contemporary French lithograph

OIL SPECULATION CARTOON. Gulltown in an Uproar. A frenzied crowd of speculators rushes to buy stock certificates in the Munchausen & Gull Creek Oil Copmany. American lithograph cartoon, 1865

FRENCH HOSPITAL: ELDERLY. Elderly women, descendants of French Huguenot refugees, at the French Protestant hospital at Victoria Park, London. Engraving, English, 1885

NEAR TO NATUREs HEART. Scene from Edward Payson Roes 1878 novel, Near to Natures Heart, in which the character Thomas Saville takes in his wife who had deserted him

WALES: STRIKE, c1913. Girls at a colliery in Wales during a British coal strike. Photograph, c1913

HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1911. A mother and her seven-year-old daughter working on lace in a tenement at 301 East 114th Street in New York City

HINE: HOME INDUSTRY, 1912. Two women carrying loads of garments for piecework at home. Photographed by Lewis Hine, near Bleecker Street in New York City, 1912

Woman wearing fur jacket posing in studio (B&W)

Elegant woman sitting on arm chair in studio, (B&W), portrait

Young woman with fur collar posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman leaving house, (B&W), portrait

Woman leaving house, (B&W)

Woman holding dress, portrait

Woman smiling, wearing fur stole

Elegant woman walking on sidewalk, (B&W)

Elegant couple walking on sidewalk, (B&W)

BONNET MAKERS, 1807. Linen bonnet makers at work. Etching, French, 1807, from the series Le Bon Genre

WOMENs FASHION, 1842. Detail of an American fashion print, 1842, from Godey s
WOMENs FASHION, 1842. Detail of an American fashion print, 1842, from Godeys Ladies Book

ROSE O NEAL GREENHOW (1817-1864). American Confederate spy. Photographed c1860

POLLUTION CARTOON, c1828. Monster Soup. Satirical etching by William Heath, c1828, commenting on the consequences for Londons water supply resulting from the pollution of the Thames River

SPINNING WHEEL. An American woman spinning yarn. Photograph, 19th century

YAQUI GIRL, c1907. Portrait of a Yaqui girl. Photograph by Edward S. Curtis, c1907

ALASKA: TLINGIT WOMEN, 1905. Tlingit women and girls displaying handcrafted items (including slippers, bags, baskets, and a miniature totem pole at right)

HINE: ELLIS ISLAND, 1905. A group of Italian immigrant women with a baby at Ellis Island. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1905

S. S. AMSTERDAM, c1910. Immigrant women and children from Eastern Europe, sitting
S.S. AMSTERDAM, c1910. Immigrant women and children from Eastern Europe, sitting on the deck of the S.S. Amsterdam, bound for America. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1910

ELLIS ISLAND: IMMIGRANTS. Immigrants walking down the gangplank from a ferry boat at Ellis Island, New York City. Photographed by Lewis Hine, 1905

COLONIAL FRONTIER COUPLE. An 18th century couple on the American colonial frontier. Mezzotint, 19th century, after a painting by George Henry Boughton

Courting Couple
A young woman turns her head away coyly from her eager suitor, circa 1825. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Kashmiri Shawl Workers
Shawl workers in Kashmir, circa 1870. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Hungarian Peasants
A group of Hungarian peasants, circa 1910. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Walking Dress
A young woman in a walking dress, 1809. From Ackermanns Repository of Arts, pub. 1st October 1809. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Going Out In 1818
A woman in a full-length coat with matching bonnet trimmed in pink, 1818. Original publication: La Belle Assemblee, 1818. (Photo by Henry Guttmann/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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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.