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Margaret McConnell - American film actress
Margaret McConnell (19102011) - American film actress Date: 1930s

Nursery Rhymes -- Old Woman and Her Pig
Nursery Rhymes -- two illustrations, The Old Woman and Her Pig. She tries to persuade the pig to go over the stile, but the pig refuses, so she asks the dog to bite the pig to make it go over

Tea-Water Pump
Several people, including a horseman, gather at Knapps Tea-Water Pump for a glass or jug of water, Greenwich Village, New York, New York, late 1700s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Portrait Of A Quaker Couple
Print portrait shows a Quaker couple as they walk arm in arm, with the man holding the womans folded umbrella, early 1800s

Glamorous woman in 1940s style attire sitting on a vintage aircraft

Autumn, 1643 (etching)
XJF407357 Autumn, 1643 (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: from a set of 4 female figures symbolising the four seasons; background shows Albury Park)

Young Woman with a Mandolin, 1845-47 (oil on canvas)
XIR182561 Young Woman with a Mandolin, 1845-47 (oil on canvas) by Karas, Vekoslav (1821-58); 98.5x74 cm; Croatian Historical Museum, Zagreb

Woman in evening gown posing in studio (B&W), portrait

Mature couple posing dressed in outdoor clothing, (B&W), portrait

Lady from Nepal in traditional costume with a vast array of bangles, necklaces, rings and other adornments. Date: circa 1910s

Irish Girl from Kildare - A Little Irish Colleen Date: 1904

Christening at Petworth outside church, May 1946 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N26584

Cake Sale in Village Hall, Chidham
Cake Sale in Village Hall showing several cakes on table, November 1961 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 910/1

A young Moorish Woman of Senegal Date: circa 1910s

Marie Louise Berger
The French actress, Marie Louise Berger (renowned in the Theatre Athenie), in this illustration by Domergue. She is sporting an elegant red shawl with frills with ladybird dots

Couple during the French Revolution
Jacobin couple in revolutionary Paris, 1794. Antique hand-colored print

Tibetan women, 1800s
Women of Tibet in their traditional clothing. Antique hand-colored print

Lama and other Tibetans
People of Tibet, including a lama from Lhasa (right), in traditional attire. Antique hand-colored print

Spanish people from Murcia
Natives of Murcia, Spain. Antique hand-colored print

Inmates of Union Workhouse, Shipston on Stour, Worcs
Aged female inmates of the Union workhouse believed to be at Shipston on Stour, Worcestershire. The women are wearing the typical workhouse uniform of long dress, shawl, apron, and bonnet

Whitechapel Workhouse Infirmary, womens ward
An old womens ward in the Whitechapel Workhouse Infirmary on Charles Street (later Bakers Row, now Vallance Road), East London

Cornish Grandmother repairs her Grandsons Clothing
No more Flora for you my Son!. A Cornish Grandmother takes her Grandson over her knee to repair his torn shorts, the result of too much enthusiastic running through the undergrowth

A Mexican girl carrying her younger brother
A delightful photographic postcard of a young Mexican Indian girl carrying her even younger brother in a shawl sling on her back. She is wearing sandals and chews on a piece of white cord or string

Old Kate, seller of race cards
An elderly woman known as Old Kate, who makes her living from the sale of race cards. She is seen here sitting in an open carriage

Vera Le Fleming (born c1901), a child ballet dancer and impersonator, performing in costume in front of a painted backdrop

Miss Muriel Pratt in the Role of Fanny in Hindle Wakes - Rowley Smart
Oil on Canvas 91.4 x 71.1

Ralph Edge (1689-1766) - Godfrey Kneller (school of)
Oil on Canvas 127 x 101.6

The Tribute Money
Artist: Titian (after) - Title: The Tribute Money - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 76.2 x 63.5

Portrait of a Woman with a Finger on Her Cheek
Artist: British (English) School - Title: Portrait of a Woman with a Finger on Her Cheek - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 30.5 x 25.6

Traditional dresses, Las Fallas fiesta, Valencia, Spain, Europe

1797 WOMENs COSTUME
A lady wears a long high- waisted dress and a plumed hat, carrying a shawl and a fan

BLAVATSKY
HELENA PETROVNA BLAVATSKY Russian mystic, writer &c (wearing shawl, holding rolled magazine)

Woman reading a book in her bedroom
A woman sits on a chair beside her bed reading a book by lamplight

Medina, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

Bolivia, Lake Titicaca, Isla del Sol, Yumani.Aymara women dance and spin in celebration of the festival of San Andres. Each November the Aymara of Lake Titicaca celebrate with colourful costumes

Traditional Flower Seller - Nice, Cote d Azur, France
Traditional Flower Seller - Flower Market - Nice, Cote d Azur, France Date: 1910s

Pretty Young Flower Seller - Nice, Cote d Azur, France. Date: 1910s

A Thrilling Story -- mother and two children
A Thrilling Story -- a mother reads from a book to her two children, who don t look very thrilled. late 19th century

Ruth Draper, from a drawing by John S. Sargent
Ruth Draper (December 2, 1884 December 30, 1956), " From a drawing by John S. Sargent R.A. of Miss Draper as The Scotch Immigrant at the Kings Theatre in Hammersmith on 15th February

The Daughter of the Mountains with Rosario Guerrero
The Daughter of the Mountains. This was part of the bill for the Palace Theatre, then used as a music hall, for 29th March 1906. The artiste portrayed is identified as Rosario Guerrero

Large group of women and girls in Indian costume
Large group of women and girls in Native American Indian costume, posing in a garden. circa 1910s

Three little girls in Indian costume in studio photo
Three little girls in Native American Indian costume in a studio photo. Date: circa 1910s

Woman and two boys in studio photo
Woman in Native American Indian costume with two boys, one in a sailor suit, the other in a striped sports shirt, in a studio photo. Date: circa 1910s

Grandpapas Game by Charles Robinson
Illustration to accompany the Chapter titled Grandpapas Game. We see Grandmamma with her back towards us standing below a large bough of mistletoe

A Maltese lady wearing a traditional over-head shawl. Date: circa 1909

The Lavender Shawl by Sogata
Depiction of Venice during the carnival with masked revellers emerging from a gondola. 1930

Model with a lacy shawl. circa 1955

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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.