Tassels Collection

Music cover for Two Marionettes Polka, composed by May Ostlere. Two puppets (without strings!) are depicted dancing on a small stage, framed by red and gold curtains

Recruitment poster, The Royal Marines -- Thats the life! 20th century

Ancient Assyrian Costume
ANCIENT ASSYRIA Weaponry and armour of Warriors, the King in his court regalia and ready for battle and the costume of his body guard. Date: B.C

Garden Party Frock 1913
Garden party dress by Redfern: tubular style tunic dress with batea (boat) neck, hobble skirt & ornamented with lace & tassels. Hat: flat crown, wide brim, large black bow

Evening Dress 1913
Exotic gown witih Chinese style tassels, a narrow draped satin skirt with train worn with an embroidered lace, square necked bodice with decorative cut under-sleeves

Advert for Peter Robinson, gentlemens clothing 1895
Christmas presents for gentlemen, smoking jackets and dressing gowns. 1895

John Cumming
JOHN CUMMING Scottish divine 1807 - 1881

Parasol in point of lace 1868
This beautiful intricate section of a parasol in pointed lace, appointed by The Princess of Wales. 1868

Patriotic Scarf / Belgium
A young, blonde patriotic Belgian girl in tasselled cap & a scarf with a red, yellow & black checker board ground bordered with the Belgian flag & a fringe of tassels

Apron. Creator: Unknown
Apron

Apron. Creator: Unknown
Apron

Apron, 1872-1873. Creator: Unknown
Apron, 1872-1873

The Civil War in America: Colonel of 4th Regiment European Brigade of the Confederate Army... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in America: Colonel of 4th Regiment European Brigade of the Confederate Army - from a photograph, 1862. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

Interior of a working class home 1920
Decor of early 1910s working class home, but photograph taken near the end or just after the First World War, showing carpeted floor, wallpaper, photographs in frames and ornaments on shelving

Queen Elizabeth II, pictured exiting her car during The Royal Family tour of Canada in July 1970. Picture shows Queen Elizabeth II wearing an Indian Jacket to keep warm

Twin brothers Matt and Luke Goss of the pop group Bros arriving at the Brit Music Awards at Royal Albert Hall, London. 13th February 1989

Sonny and Cher pictured at Hilton Hotel during a press reception. They had previously been refused entrance to the hotel owing to their way out outfits but today returned for the press conference

Fashion - Beachwear. Its here! The Tarzan and Jane look. As the sexiest Jane ever, Bo Derek has the kind of shape men drool over and women envy

Slippers, American, ca. 1892. Creator: Rosenbloom s
Slippers, American, ca. 1892

20084038
PERU Cusco Peruvian man wearing colourful traditional hat with tassels in Mercado del Quiswarcancha. Colorful Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction

Gobelins tapestry and lacework, France and Germany, early 19th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Gobelins tapestry and lacework, France and Germany, early 19th century, (1898). Fig 1: Panel of a Screen by Saint-Ange. Figs 2-5

The Privy Purse of Catherine of Braganza, at Sizergh Hall, Westmorland, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Privy Purse of Catherine of Braganza, at Sizergh Hall, Westmorland, 1862. Engraving of...the badge of office belonging to Sir Thomas Strickland. Keeper of her Privy Purse

The Border Regiment, Uniforms and Colours - Private (1756), Drummer, 55th Regiment (1792), Grenadier, 55th Regiment (1767) Date: 18th century

Photographs of women in high, elaborate hats
Photographs of women modelling high, elaborate hats, with feathers, tassels and bows. Captioned ??The High Hat for Women! Skyscraper Confections; And ?

Edward, Prince of Wales, and Princess Mary, at Buckingham Palace on their parents Coronation Day, 22 June 1911 Date: 1911

Lady With a Wine Vessel
Chinese painting on silk, featuring a woman holding a large wine vessel, stood wearing a lilac dress with scarf and tassels. Late Ming. Date: circa 1922

A decorative lamp and lampshade. The image was accompanied by instructions on how to make the lampshade oneself. Date: 1954

Worth designs: Grey mantle with a heavy border of fur; dress with a train, narrow straps, uneven hemline & tassels or pendant motifs on the bodice & skirt. Date: 1924

Black gown by Marshall & Snelgrove: raglan sleeves, turn back cuffs, long gored skirt with tiny patch pockets ornamented with tassels, white blouse & Louis heel shoes. Date: 1915

Pinafore dress with loose fitting bodice, low waist line, gathered skirt, Medici style collar & cord & tassel lacing at the sides worn over a light-weight blouse. Date: 1915

Alfred Osborn Pope Nicholson of Tennessee, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Alfred O.P. Nicholson of Tenn. between 1855 and 1865. [Lawyer, newspaper editor, banker and politician]

Handwoven Coverlet, c. 1936. Creator: Dorothy Lacey
Handwoven Coverlet, c. 1936

Children and Pets (Furnishing Fabric), Normandie, 1800 / 1820. Creator: Unknown
Children and Pets (Furnishing Fabric), Normandie, 1800/1820. Detail from a larger artwork

Young woman of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a frogged bodice, striped apron
FLO4657816 Young woman of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a frogged bodice, striped apron, and long red tassels from her braided hair

Musical Still Life
AGN49682 Musical Still Life by Bettera, Bartolommeo (1639-after 1688); Private Collection; Photo © Agnew s, London; Italian, out of copyright

French library curtains, 1812
6339816 French library curtains, 1812 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: French library curtains, 1812. Drapery hanging from brass rosettes, ornamented with line and tassels)

Square chancelier sofa and ottoman couch for a recess
6338630 Square chancelier sofa and ottoman couch for a recess by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Square chancelier sofa and ottoman couch for a recess)

Childs cot bed and nursery chair
6339931 Childs cot bed and nursery chair by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Childs cot bed and nursery chair)

French sofa and drawing room chair, 1812
6339894 French sofa and drawing room chair, 1812 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: French sofa and drawing room chair, 1812)

Drawing room window curtain in shot silk, 1815
6339817 Drawing room window curtain in shot silk, 1815 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Drawing room window curtain in shot silk, 1815)

Octagonal tent room, Regency style
6338597 Octagonal tent room, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Octagonal tent room, Regency style)

Drawing-room window curtains, Regency style
6338595 Drawing-room window curtains, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Drawing-room window curtains, Regency style)

Portrait of himself in bed, from The Yellow Book Vol. III, October 1894 (litho)
DGC288101 Portrait of himself in bed, from The Yellow Book Vol. III, October 1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); 21x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Picture Books and Coin Purse, 1824. Creator: Utagawa Kunimitsu
Picture Books and Coin Purse, 1824

Embroidery, c. 1941. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Embroidery, c. 1941

Initial Letter V (Column) to Volpone, 1898. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Initial Letter V (Column) to Volpone, 1898. Illustration for an edition of Ben Jonsons eponymous comedy play, published by Leonard Smithers

Portrait of Himself, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Portrait of Himself, 1894. British artist and eccentric Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) depicts himself as a tiny figure in an enormous canopied bed

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Tassels: A Timeless Touch of Elegance and Style" Step into the enchanting world of tassels, where intricate details and exquisite craftsmanship take center stage. From music covers to recruitment posters, ancient costumes to gentlemen's clothing adverts, they have adorned a myriad of objects throughout history. In the lively polka tune "Two Marionettes, " tassels sway in rhythm with the music cover, adding a playful touch to this whimsical melody. Meanwhile, on the recruitment poster for The Royal Marines, bold tassels embellish their uniforms, symbolizing honor and valor. Travel back in time to ancient Assyria as you marvel at an elaborate costume adorned with ornate tassels. These decorative accents not only added flair but also conveyed status and power within society. Fast forward to 1895 when Peter Robinson's advert showcased dapper gentlemen donning suits accessorized with tasteful tassel details. John Cumming himself would approve. Even parasols were not exempt from the allure of tassels; a point lace parasol from 1868 exudes elegance while providing shade on sunny days. And let us not forget the patriotic scarf that united Belgium during challenging times—a testament to how something as simple as a tassel can foster unity and pride. As fashion evolved through the ages, garden party frocks in 1913 embraced delicate tassel trimmings that danced gracefully amidst laughter-filled gatherings. Similarly, The Border Regiment proudly displayed their uniforms adorned with colorful cords and vibrant hanging threads—telling stories of bravery on battlefields. Photographs capture women wearing high hats bedecked with extravagant plumes—an era when even headwear was incomplete without these lavish adornments. Edward Prince of Wales and Princess Mary themselves knew that no ensemble was complete without a regal touch provided by dangling threads. Finally, we encounter Lady With a Wine Vessel—a timeless painting showcasing her refined taste, as tassels gracefully cascade from her vessel.