Ceremonial Dress Collection (#7)

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]

Coronation of Richard I in Westminster Abbey 1189, (c1880). Richard the Lionheart processing down the aisle. Eldest son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, he reigned as King of England 1189-1199

In the Retainers Procession, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
In the Retainers Procession, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Paithan Horseman, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Paithan Horseman, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Jaipur Horseman, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Jaipur Horseman, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Royal Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Royal Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer from Jind, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Native Bullock-cart from Bikanir, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Soldier of the Maharaja of Sikkim, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Soldier of the Maharaja of Sikkim, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

Johannes Hus 1369-1415, 1934. Jan Hus (1369-1415), Bohemian religious reformer and theologian was burnt as a heretic at Constance for preaching the teachings of the English reformist clergyman John

Konig Eduard VII. 1841-1910, 1934. Edward VII (1841-1910), King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901 until his death in 1910

Kaiser Wilhelm I. 1797-1888. - Gemalde von Plockhorst, 1934
Kaiser Wilhelm I. 1797-1888 als Prinz von Preuszen, 1934. William I (1797-1888), of the House of Hohenzollern was the King of Prussia

General Billot, c1893. Artist: Pierre Petit
General Billot, c1893. Jean-Baptiste Billot (1828-1907), French general and politician. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Nenot, c1893. Artist: Eugene Pirou
Nenot, c1893. Henri Paul Nenot (1853-1934), French architect. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Mutsuhito, c1893. Mutsuhito (1852-1912), Emperor of Japan. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Marquis Ito, c1893. Artist: Aaron Gerschel
Marquis Ito, c1893. Prince Ito Hirobumi (1841-1909), Japanese statesman who became the first prime minister of Japan in 1885. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Amiral Fournier, c1893. Ernest Francois Fournier (1842-1934), French diplomat and admiral. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Amiral Bienaime, c1893. Artist: Eugene Pirou
Amiral Bienaime, c1893. Amedee Pierre Leonard Bienaime (1843-1930), French admiral. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Albert Sorel, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Albert Sorel, c1893. Albert Sorel (1842-1906), French historian. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature nine times. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Cambon (Paul), c1893. Artist: Chusseau Photo
Cambon (Paul), c1893. Pierre Paul Cambon (1843-1924), French diplomat. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Grippenberg, c1893. Artist: Sergei Levitsky
Grippenberg, c1893. Oskar-Ferdinand Kazimirovich Gripenberg (1838-1916), general of the Russian Imperial Army. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Oyama, c1893. Prince Oyama Iwao, (1842-1916), Japanese field marshal and one of the founders of the Imperial Japanese Army. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

A Sikh Warrior, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Sikh Warrior, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

A Soldier of His Highness Dogra Sowar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Soldier of His Highness Dogra Sowar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Kashmiri Soldier, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Kashmiri Soldier, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Performing Horse from the Alwar State, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Performing Horse from the Alwar State, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Famous Dancing Horse - Bombay Chiefs Camp, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Famous Dancing Horse - Bombay Chiefs Camp, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Bombay Retainers, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Bombay Retainers, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Shan Chef at the Durbar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Shan Chef at the Durbar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Akalis Fanatical Devotee, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Akalis Fanatical Devotee, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Swivel-Gun Bearer from Rajputana, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Swivel-Gun Bearer from Rajputana, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Horseman at the Bombay Camp, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Horseman at the Bombay Camp, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Shan Chiefs watching the Durbar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Shan Chiefs watching the Durbar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer from Rajgargh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer from Rajgargh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer of the Shan Chiefs, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer of the Shan Chiefs, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer from Alwar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer from Alwar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

One of the most picturesque Groups in the Retainers Procession, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
One of the most picturesque Groups in the Retainers Procession, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

His Highness the Maharaja of Patiala, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
His Highness the Maharaja of Patiala, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Native Bullock-cart from Bikanir, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Retainer from Jind, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Henry IV, 1783. Artists: Samuel Wale, John Cary
Henry IV, 1783. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). From New Complete and Authentic History of England, by Edward Barnard. [Alex Hogg, London, 1783]

Generaloberst von Moltke 1848-1916, 1934. Helmuth Johann Ludwig von Moltke (1848-1916), German Chief of the German General Staff from 1906 to 1914. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte

Groszadmiral von Tirpitz 1849-1930, 1934. Alfred Peter Friedrich von Tirpitz (1849-1930), German grand admiral, Secretary of State of the German Imperial Naval Office

Kaiser Friedrich II. 1831-1888, 1934. Frederick III (1831-1888), Friedrich Wilhelm Nikolaus Karl von Hohenzollern, German Emperor and King of Prussia for ninety-nine days in 1888

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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.