Tassles Collection

General Gordon Statue, Chatham
Memorial to General Gordon at Chatham - Royal Engineers Barracks

At the Skating Carnival - Pretty lady reveller with a broom
At the Skating Carnival - Pretty lady reveller wearing a very stylish black dress with red floral pattern with a broom. Date: 1905

Portrait of Philibert Orry (1689-1747) (oil on canvas)
XIR159224 Portrait of Philibert Orry (1689-1747) (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe (1659-1743) (studio of); 146x112 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Woman in exotic shawl
Back view of an elegant woman wearing a dazzlingly colourful exotic shawl with long fringing

Great Britain - Union Flag with modern Britannia and Lion
Great Britain - Union Flag with a modern Britannia and more traditional Lion. Date: 1906

Bed and Draperies, Taylor Household Furniture
STC255864 Bed and Draperies, Taylor Household Furniture; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection.

May Day street performer in mask, hat and beribboned suit and Street-strolling Clown in bells and tassles
FLO5003410 May Day street performer in mask, hat and beribboned suit and Street-strolling Clown in bells and tassles. Fellows dismissed from the public places of entertainment

Woman in costume made from betting stubs, les tickets, at the horse races, with skirt, pantaloons
FLO4684499 Woman in costume made from betting stubs, les tickets, at the horse races, with skirt, pantaloons, headdress and reins decorated with betting stubs

Moccasin (mixed media)
PEM216340 Moccasin (mixed media) by American School, (18th century); length: 24 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: made from leather, metal, glass beads)

Woman in fancy dress costume as the eaglet, l'Aiglon, in white uniform, black boots, and sword with tassles
FLO4684622 Woman in fancy dress costume as the eaglet, l'Aiglon, in white uniform, black boots, and sword with tassles

WW1 - Italy - A cycling sharpshooter - Bersaglieri
WW1 - A mobile member of the Italian Army - a cycling sharpshooter ( Bersaglieri ). The Bersaglieri are a corps of the Italian Army originally created by General Alessandro La Marmora in the 1830s to

Woman's hood, Cree Nation, from the James Bay Region, c. 1840-60 (wool cloth, glass beads and leather)
BIR185807 Woman's hood, Cree Nation, from the James Bay Region, c.1840-60 (wool cloth, glass beads and leather) by Canadian School, (19th century); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery

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A camel decorated with tassles and bright colors stands in the desert along one possible route that Moses might have taken to Mt. Sinai, Egypt. Date: 05/03/2005

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Blue Persian Cat, wearing tassel sunglasses Date: 19-12-2019

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Persian Cat wearing tassel sunglasses Date: 19-12-2019

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Turkish Angora Cat, smiling / laughing wearing tassel sunglasses Date: 19-12-2019

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Long-haired Chihuahua Dog, in studio wearing glasses Date: 19-12-2019

Dress, c. 1938. Creator: Jean Peszel
Dress, c. 1938

Dress, c. 1939. Creator: Jean Peszel
Dress, c. 1939

Childs Cape, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edna C. Rex
Childs Cape, 1935/1942

Speaking Trumpet, c. 1938. Creator: Samuel O. Klein
Speaking Trumpet, c. 1938

Bag, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Samuel O. Klein
Bag, 1935/1942

Woman in priestess-style dress, 1797 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986494 Woman in priestess-style dress, 1797 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: She wears a Greek-style bun raised in a round bonnet)

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The Empress Eugenie Brooch, c. 1855 (diamonds & silver-topped gold)
3329192 The Empress Eugenie Brooch, c.1855 (diamonds & silver-topped gold) by Kramer, Francois (fl.1855); 22.9x11.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Escorado, 1922 (oil on canvas)
AGR213789 Escorado, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Wygrzywalski, Feliks Michal (1875-1944); 55.5x76 cm; Private Collection; Agra Art, Warsaw, Poland; Polish, out of copyright

Fashionable woman leaning on a mantlepiece, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986558 Fashionable woman leaning on a mantlepiece, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman leaning on a mantlepiece, 1800)

Tobacco bag, Assiniboine, Alberta or Saskatchewan, 1860-70 (skin, glass & wool)
5244625 Tobacco bag, Assiniboine, Alberta or Saskatchewan, 1860-70 (skin, glass & wool) by Canadian School, (19th century); 81.3x16.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Canadian

Sketch for a velvet cushion (oil on paper)
BCC125006 Sketch for a velvet cushion (oil on paper) by Desportes, Claude Francois (1695-1774); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Charles Garnier, 1867 (photogravure)
STC398861 Charles Garnier, 1867 (photogravure) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Garnier (1825-98)

Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917) (b / w photo)
PNP247821 Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

GIrl with skipping rope, New Year Card (chromolitho)
730795 GIrl with skipping rope, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with skipping rope)

Charles Manners, 6th Duke of Rutland (oil on canvas)
466003 Charles Manners, 6th Duke of Rutland (oil on canvas) by Grant, Francis (1803-78); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Charles Cecil John Manners)

Fashionable woman in low-cut dress with Venus cape, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986604 Fashionable woman in low-cut dress with Venus cape, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in low-cut dress with Venus cape)

The Empress Eugenie Brooch, c. 1855 (diamonds & silver-topped gold)
3329191 The Empress Eugenie Brooch, c.1855 (diamonds & silver-topped gold) by Kramer, Francois (fl.1855); 22.9x11.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

King George V (1865-1936) Sovereign of the Order of the Garter
HJA248925 King George V (1865-1936) Sovereign of the Order of the Garter, from The Illustrated London News, 11th May 1935 (colour litho) by Lander, John St

General George A. Custer, in uniform, bust (b / w photo)
DPL415401 General George A. Custer, in uniform, bust (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Denver Public Library

Staffordshire bust of William Shakespeare, c. 1800-50 (earthenware)
HMP211515 Staffordshire bust of William Shakespeare, c.1800-50 (earthenware) by Wood, Enoch (1759-1840); height: 40 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

J & J Clark s, hosiery, glove, fringe, worsted and umbrella warehouse, trade card (engraving)
731581 J & J Clark s, hosiery, glove, fringe, worsted and umbrella warehouse, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J & J Clark s, hosiery, glove)

Woolen Scarf and Fur Muff, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730702 Woolen Scarf and Fur Muff, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woolen Scarf and Fur Muff)

Saddle Cover with griffins attacking goats (felt & gold)
XBP343176 Saddle Cover with griffins attacking goats (felt & gold) by Scythian, (5th century BC); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Saddle blanket covered with Chinese silk, 5th- 4th century BC (wool, silk
XBP389393 Saddle blanket covered with Chinese silk, 5th- 4th century BC (wool, silk, gold & leather) by Altaic School; length: 64 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

British Army uniform of Major General Isaac Brock, c. 1812
PNP468344 British Army uniform of Major General Isaac Brock, c.1812 (coat and breeches with metal buttons) by English School

Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917) (photo)
PNP247829 Buffalo Bill Cody (1846-1917) (photo) by American Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Buffalo Bills Wild West Show; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Womans headcloth ("taritat or tarredat")
1072312 Womans headcloth (" taritat or tarredat" ), late 19th century (wool; plain weave, resist-dyed and painted) by Moroccan School (19th Century); 138.4x99 cm; Dallas Museum of Art

Lieutenant James G. Sturgis, c. 1874-76 (b / w photo)
DPL415406 Lieutenant James G. Sturgis, c.1874-76 (b/w photo) by Barry, David Frances (1854-1934); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: James Garland Sturgis (d.1876)

Captain Tom Custer, 1870s (b / w photo)
DPL443607 Captain Tom Custer, 1870s (b/w photo) by Barry, David Frances (1854-1934); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info)

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"Tassles: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of tassels, where history and art intertwine to create intricate adornments that have captivated humanity for centuries. From the General Gordon Statue in Chatham to the Skating Carnival, these decorative accents have left their mark on various aspects of our lives. At the Skating Carnival, a pretty lady reveller twirls gracefully with a broom adorned with delicate tassels. The vibrant colors and playful movement add an extra touch of elegance to her performance. In the Portrait of Philibert Orry, we see a distinguished figure donning an opulent coat embellished with tassels. This oil on canvas masterpiece showcases how even high-ranking individuals embraced this fashionable trend during the 17th century. A woman draped in an exotic shawl catches our attention next. The tassel trimmings on her garment exude a sense of mystery and allure, transporting us to distant lands filled with rich cultural traditions. Moving forward in time, we encounter Great Britain's Union Flag proudly displaying modern Britannia and Lion motifs alongside intricately designed tassels. These symbols represent strength and unity while paying homage to British heritage. Traveling across continents, we stumble upon a Woman's hood from Cree Nation in Canada's James Bay Region. Crafted from wool cloth, glass beads, and leather, this traditional headpiece showcases exquisite beadwork intertwined with charming tassel details - a testament to indigenous craftsmanship. The horrors of war are not exempt from the influence of tassels either. In WW1 Italy, we witness a cycling sharpshooter known as Bersaglieri sporting his uniform adorned with small but significant decorative elements - including tiny tassels that symbolize bravery amidst chaos. Venturing further south into Spain's Andalusia region reveals another facet of tassel culture through its flamenco dancers' attire.