Pigtail Collection

The Plum Pudding in Danger, or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub
2636943 The Plum Pudding in Danger, or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub. 26 February, 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

The Plum Pudding in danger or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub
3025920 The Plum Pudding in danger or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

A Kick At The Broad Bottoms! I. e. Emancipation Of All The Talents
A Kick At The Broad Bottoms! I.e. Emancipation Of All The Talents, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, [london], 1807, King George Iii, His Face Hidden By A Pillar

China - A Chinese Barber, preparing a long pigtail
China - A Chinese Barber, preparing a traditional long pigtail Date: circa 1910s

English postboy with pigtail tied with ribbon and pomade, and large, heavy boots of wood, leather and iron, circa 1815
FLO4671737 English postboy with pigtail tied with ribbon and pomade, and large, heavy boots of wood, leather and iron, circa 1815

Playing cards
2603930 Playing cards; (add.info.: Resentment of the Chinese in gold mining areas of the United States. The "Heathen Chinee" accused of cheating at cards)

Arabic, Chinese, Aztec, cotton clothes are East Asians, Americans and North Affricans
6202819 Arabic, Chinese, Aztec, cotton clothes are East Asians, Americans and North Affricans; (add.info.: "Arabic, Chinese, Aztec, cotton clothed are East Asians)

The Princess of Persia
Peyman Naderi

Manchu (Niuchi) man, Mongol with moustache and pigtail, and Eleuth Mongol man
FLO4605202 Manchu (Niuchi) man, Mongol with moustache and pigtail, and Eleuth Mongol man. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from his Natural

Chinese man and Tatar man of the Nogai Horde. Mongolian Races. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an
FLO4605381 Chinese man and Tatar man of the Nogai Horde. Mongolian Races. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from his Natural History of the Human

Katya
Zachar Rise

Passion on the streets
Yvette Depaepe

In the British Department of the American Centennial Exhibition...1876. Creator: Unknown
In the British Department of the American Centennial Exhibition, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Our front-page Illustration, from a sketch by Mr

Sketches in China - Heads of the People - a sketch at the Rev. Mr. Huleatt's Rice... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in China - Heads of the People - a sketch at the Rev. Mr. Huleatt's Rice Distribution at Canton, 1858. Engraving from a sketch...received by the last Overland Mail from our Special

Young woman with a jug by a wall, 1880. Creator: Marius Bauer
Young woman with a jug by a wall, 1880

Visit of Li Hung Chang to the Queen at Osborne, c1900. Creator: George Henry Grenville Manton
Visit of Li Hung Chang to the Queen at Osborne, c1900. Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang, Viceroy of Zhili, with Queen Victoria at Osborne House in 1896....he failed to give the extensive orders for

Chinese viewer, 1805 or later. Creator: Anon
Chinese viewer, 1805 or later. On a table with a border with Chinese characters are two viewing boxes with two viewing holes each

Pigtail parade, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Pigtail parade, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906

Sadler's Wells - Scene from "Harlequin and the House that Jack Built in 1851", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sadler's Wells - Scene from "Harlequin and the House that Jack Built in 1851", 1850. London stage production

Portrait of Edward Savage, 1899. Creator: Max Rosenthal
Portrait of Edward Savage, 1899

Wooden Doll, c. 1937. Creator: Evelyn Bailey
Wooden Doll, c. 1937

Portrait of H. W. Schweieckhardt, n.d. Creator: Pieter Gaal
Portrait of H. W. Schweieckhardt, n.d

Wednesday Addams and Thing
Noa Nick

Elk Boy-Oglala, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Elk Boy-Oglala, c1907. Elk Boy, Oglala man, half-length portrait, facing front

Dream Lady
Vasco Inglez

Untitled (brush & ink on paper)
1076586 Untitled (brush & ink on paper) by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Chinese man and Nogai Tatar man
Chinese man and Tatar man of the Nogai Horde. Mongolic Races. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from his Natural History of the Human Species

Manchu man, Mongol with pigtail, and Eleuth Mongol man
Manchu (Niuchi) man, Mongol with moustache and pigtail, and Eleuth Mongol man. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from his Natural History of

The Empress Dowager Cixi (Tzu-Hsi)
L Dorado. The Empress Dowager Cixi (Tzu-Hsi) (1835-1908) causing trouble for a (representation of) the Chinese Emperor. Date: 1900

John Savage, 1802. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
John Savage, 1802

John Richards Triplett, 1808. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fé
John Richards Triplett, 1808

Chanceaume, 1801. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Chanceaume, 1801

Charles Stewart, 1802. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Charles Stewart, 1802

Chinatown, San Francisco, California, 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Chinatown, San Francisco, Ca. 1903. Three Chinese children walking on sidewalk in foreground

Dzintra Zvagina

Dead Shaman
Balazs Solti

King of lions
Balazs Solti

Busts of Japanese men with chonmage topknot hairstyle, and Chinese men with beards, one with pigtail
FLO4690721 Busts of Japanese men with chonmage topknot hairstyle, and Chinese men with beards, one with pigtail. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Illustrated

Lord Clive, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Lord Clive, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Single woman of Bern in distinctive straw hat decorated with flowers, Switzerland, 19th century
FLO4657766 Single woman of Bern in distinctive straw hat decorated with flowers, Switzerland, 19th century. Her chemise is embroidered with her initials, E.B

Laura - Laure de Noves or Laure de Sade, wife of Count Hugues de Sade, and muse of Francesco Petrarch, 1308-1348
FLO4657467 Laura - Laure de Noves or Laure de Sade, wife of Count Hugues de Sade, and muse of Francesco Petrarch, 1308-1348

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

Young woman of Guggisberg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. Her hair braids are tied over her toquet
FLO4657831 Young woman of Guggisberg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. Her hair braids are tied over her toquet

Girl with Pigtails
GRB4464 Girl with Pigtails by Llewelyn, Samuel Henry William (1858-1941); Private Collection

Now We Shall Soon be in the Garden of Paradise, from The Garden of Paradise in an edition of Fairy Tales by Hans
BAL139076 Now We Shall Soon be in the Garden of Paradise, from The Garden of Paradise in an edition of Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75) 1920 (w/c on paper) by Appleton

An American Mercantile Building in Yokohama (Yokohama ijin shokan no zu), 1861

Chinese from Nanjing (Shinkoku Nankin), 1861. Creator: Yoshikazu
Chinese from Nanjing (Shinkoku Nankin), 1861

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"Pigtails: A Journey through Time, Culture, and Art" Step into the world of pigtails as we unravel their fascinating history and significance across various realms. From iconic fictional characters like Wednesday Addams and Thing from The Addams Family to historical events such as "The Plum Pudding in Danger" or "State Epicures taking un Petit Souper" at a pub, pigtails have left their mark. Travel back to ancient China where a Chinese barber meticulously prepares a long pigtail, symbolizing tradition and status. Witness the power of political satire with "A Kick At The Broad Bottoms. I. e. Emancipation Of All The Talents, " showcasing how even hairstyles can be used to express dissent. Marvel at FRIDA KAHLO's captivating self-portrait featuring her adorned with braided pigtails, reflecting her Mexican heritage and artistic prowess. Explore the mystical realm with references to a Dead Shaman and the majestic King of Lions – both adorned with intricately styled pigtails that hold cultural significance. Discover the Dream Lady who enchants all who gaze upon her elegantly braided locks, while also delving into the life of influential figures like The Empress Dowager Cixi (Tzu-Hsi), whose elaborate hairstyle became an emblem of power during China's Qing Dynasty. Immerse yourself in artistry as Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin captures John Savage's timeless elegance in 1802 or portrays John Richards Triplett's regal charm in 1808 – both men sporting fashionable pigtails that were en vogue during those times. From whimsical tales to historical anecdotes, this exhibition celebrates the versatility and symbolism behind every pigtail throughout history. Join us on this mesmerizing journey where hair becomes an art form transcending time and cultures.