Tulband van crêpe gerorgette met aigrette c. 1910 - 1915

Editor: So, this is a photograph of a crepe gerogette turban with an aigrette, created sometime between 1910 and 1915, artist unknown. It has this somber, almost severe look to it. What can you tell me about it? Curator: This object speaks volumes about the evolving roles and expressions of women during the early 20th century. Black, often associated with mourning, here projects power and sophistication. Notice the geometry of the folds, the subtle play of light and shadow. Doesn't it remind you of something, a certain visual theme maybe? Editor: Well, the geometric folds, I see a little bit of Art Deco influence there, maybe, just starting to peek through? Curator: Precisely! The movement toward cleaner lines, the departure from overt ornamentation, signals the dawn of Modernism. What psychological weight does such simplification suggest? It’s a deliberate statement, a move away from frivolousness toward a more streamlined identity. An era shedding Victorian excess, embracing change. But look closer, what's your reading of this? Editor: It’s like a bridge between eras, almost a visual metaphor for women navigating a changing world. Restrained, yet with that small flourish - the aigrette, which is mostly hidden here – hinting at individuality. Curator: Yes! A time when symbolic gestures were everything, wasn’t it? Editor: This has really shifted how I see this turban - it's much more than an accessory! Curator: Indeed. Every thread tells a story, every shape reflects a cultural shift.