Ceremonial Dress Collection (#6)

Frederick Augustus, Duke of York in the coronation dress and robes of estate, 1824. He is being attended by his trainbearer, Lieutenant Henry Frederick Cookes for the coronation of King George IV

Gentleman in cerimonial costume, 1826. Artist: Henry Meyer
Gentleman in cerimonial costume, 1826. The gentleman of the Kings Privy Chamber is in full ceremonial costume for the coronation of King George IV, 19 July 1821

John Norman, Lord Mayor 1453-1454, in aldermanic robes. He was also a member of the Drapers Company

William Gregory, Lord Mayor 1446-1447, in aldermanic robes. He was also a member of the Skinners Company

Alderman Sir Matthew Wood and King George IV
The Modern Belshazzers Feast; Alderman Sir Matthew Wood presents an envelope marked the Queens letter to the Prince Regents dinner table which falls into disarray

William Abraham, Sheriff of London 1448/1449, in aldermanic robes. He was also a member of the Vintners Company

Scene at Horse Guards Parade, London, 1816. The Prince Regent (later King George IV) is portrayed as the mortar known as the Regents Bomb

John Derby, Sheriff of London 1445-1446, in aldermanic robes. He was also a member of the Drapers Company

William Combes, Sheriff of London 1441-1442, in aldermanic robes. He was also a member of the Stockfishmongers Company

John Paddlesle, Lord Mayor 1440-1441, in his aldermanic robes. He was also a member of the Goldsmiths Company

Robert Horne, Sheriff of London 1446-1447, in aldermanic robes. He was also a member of the Fishmongers Company

Thomas Canynges, Lord Mayor 1456-1457, in aldermanic robes. He was also a member of the Grocers Company

Henry Frowyk, Lord Mayor 1435-1436, in aldermanic robes. He was also a member of the Mercers Company

King George IV in his royal robes wearing a cap of estate, 1826. Artist: Edward Scriven
King George IV in his royal robes wearing a cap of estate. His train is being held by eight eldest sons of peers assisted by the Master of the Robes, Lord Francis Conyngham

View of royalty kneeling accompanied by an armoured knight, 1796. Artist: A Birrell
View of royalty kneeling accompanied by an armoured knight, 1796

Lord Mayor, Sir William Magnay, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, 1844. The Lord Mayor is with a deputation of sheriffs, aldermen

Christening of Edward VII, 1842
Scene of the christening of the Prince of Wales later King Edward VII in St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, 1842

Queen Victorias Coronation, 1838. Artist: Samuel Cousins
Scene of Queen Victoria receiving the Sacrament at her coronation in Westminster Abbey, London, 1838

Laying of the foundation stone of new London Bridge on 15 June 1825
View of the laying of the foundation stone of new London Bridge on 15 June 1825 showing John Garratt, Lord Mayor 1824-25, holding the golden trowel and Frederick, Duke of York, facing him

Inaugaration of Lord Mayor Nathaniel Newnham, London, 1801. Artist: Benjamin Smith
Inaugaration of Lord Mayor Nathaniel Newnham, London, 1801. Scene showing Nathaniel Newnham taking the Mayoralty Oath in the Guildhall, November 8 1782

Matthias Prime Lucas, Lord Mayor 1827 and President of St. Batholomews Hospital
Portrait of Matthias Prime Lucas, Lord Mayor 1827 and President of St Batholomews Hospital

Sir George Carroll, Sheriff 1837-8. Artist: John Wood
Portrait of Sir George Carroll, Sheriff 1837-8 standing in ceremonial robes, one hand resting on a table

Viscount Horatio Nelson, 1801. Artist: Sir William Beechey
Horatio Viscount Nelson ; portrait of Horatio Nelson

Lord Mayors Show, 1816
Scene of Lord Mayor Matthew Woods procession passing St Pauls Cathedral, on Lord Mayors Day, 1816, when he was sworn in a second time as Lord Mayor; with a key to the figures below

Queen Victorias procession through the City of London, c1844
View of the royal procession for Queen Victorias visit to the City to open the Royal Exchange, 28 October 1844, detailing prominent figures

Sir Thomas Vezey Strong, Lord Mayor 1910. Artist: Annie E Spong
Sir Thomas Vezey Strong, Lord Mayor 1910

The City Imperial Volunteers in Guildhall, London, 1900
The City Imperial Volunteers in the Guildhall, London, 1900

The Coronation of William III and Mary II, Westminster Abbey, London, 21st April 1689. The King and Queen are shown kneeling on cushions whilst the crowns are lowered onto their heads

Nane-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nane-Qagyuhl, c1914. Man dressed in a full-body bear costume. The bear had the duty of guarding the dance house

Nuhlimahla-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nuhlimahla-Qagyuhl, c1914. Person wearing ceremonial mask of the Nuhlimahla during the during the Winter Dance ceremony. These characters impersonated fools

Hamatsa-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hamatsa-Qagyuhl, c1914. Kwakiutl man, full-length portrait, standing, facing front

Hami-Koskimo, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hami-Koskimo, c1914. Koskimo person wearing full-body fur garment, oversized gloves and mask of Hami ("dangerous thing") during the numhlim ceremony

Hamasilahl-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hamasilahl-Qagyuhl, c1914. Ceremonial dancer, full-length portrait, standing, wearing mask and a fur garments during the Winter Dance ceremony

Maskette-Nunivak, c1929. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Maskette-Nunivak, c1929. Eskimo man, head-and-shoulders portrait, wearing headdress consisting of a protruding headband around the crown of his head, feathers, and a wooden bird head in front

Kominaka dancer, 1910, c1911. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Kominaka dancer, 1910, c1911. Kwakiutl Indian in costume with skulls

High Hawk, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
High Hawk, c1907. High Hawk, standing, facing left, in ceremonial dress, war bonnet and holding a coup stick

Hamasaka in Tluwulahu costume with speaker's staff-Qagyuhl [principal chief], c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hamasaka in Tluwulahu costume with speaker's staff-Qagyuhl [principal chief], c1914. Hamasaka, a Kwakiutl chief, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing front

Dressed in his black goatskin cloak, a Samburu boy puts his bundle of sticks, staves and gum on the roof of his mothers house

In the weeks leading up to their circumcision, Samburu boys gather frequently to sing the lebarta, a circumcision song with a slow, haunting melody whose words are ad-libbed to suit the occasion

Sultan Abdul Hamid 1842-1918, 1934. Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918), the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. He ruled from 31 August 1876 until he was deposed shortly after the 1908 Young Turk Revolution

The Laughing Cavalier, 1624 (1908-1909). Artist: Frans Hals
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624 (1908-1909). The Laughing Cavalier is a famous painting by the Dutch Baroque artist Frans Hans. The identity of the paintings subject is unknown

Jan Hus Before the Council of Constance, 1415 (1926). Artist: Vaclav Brozik
Jan Hus Before the Council of Constance, 1415 (1926). From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 2: Builders of the Church, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Beating the Bounds, Truro, Cornwall. 4th October 1912
Beating Truro City Land Bounds. Group including the mayor at Bosvigo Bridge. Beating the Bounds is an old tradition whereby officials of the parish share their knowledge of the boundaries of their

Huli Wigmen with Blyths Hornbill bills as necklace decoration Tari Southern Highlands Papua New Guinea

Hale Johu a Huli Wigman from Tari Southern Highlands Papua New Guinea. His eye was lost to an arrow in battle. Feathers in head dress include Superb Bird of Paradise breast shield, Papuan Lorikeet

A Samburu mother shaves her sons head outside her home the day before he is circumcised. Round her neck hangs his nchipi - the distinctive decoration of every boy who participates in the circumcision

Mothers rub animal fat into their sons cloaks to make them supple. This task is performed shortly before the boys set out on an arduous journey to collect sticks, staves and gum to make bows

Robes of the Order of the Garter, 1953. The piece is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

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"Ceremonial Dress: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of Tradition" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of ceremonial dress. From the resplendent attire worn by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her coronation in 1953 to the regal robes of the Royal Victorian Order, these garments hold a significant place in history. Traveling further back, we encounter two Sikh Princes of the Punjab captured in a mesmerizing black and white photograph from July 20th, 1918. Their traditional attire reflects their cultural heritage and showcases their noble lineage. Delving even deeper into history, we come across Prince Edward of Wales, who would later ascend to become King Edward VII. In an enchanting portrait from 1890 by W&D Downey, he dons an exquisite ceremonial dress that exudes elegance and grandeur. Not limited to royalty alone, ceremonial dress extends its influence across various cultures and eras. An Alderman of the City of London proudly displays his civic costume from 1805 while Native American warriors gather together adorned with war paint and symbolic garments on paper. The Laughing Cavalier immortalized by Frans Hals in 1624 captures a dashing figure dressed impeccably for courtly affairs. Similarly, Jan Hus before the Council of Constance in Vaclav Brozik's painting transports us to a pivotal moment in history when religious beliefs clashed amidst ornate vestments. Moving away from Europe's shores, we witness Truro's Beating the Bounds ceremony taking place on October 4th, 1912—a tradition steeped in community spirit as locals parade through their town wearing distinctive ceremonial garb. Venturing eastward towards Lo Manthang reveals local monks enveloped in vibrant ceremonial dress while playing Tibetan horns during a joyous festival—an awe-inspiring sight that celebrates spiritual devotion fused with cultural heritage.