Ceremonial Dress Collection (#8)

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

Frock coat of 1729, bourgeois fashion in 1745, and ceremonial dress of 1750, (1882-1884). Artist: Tamisier
Frock coat of 1729, bourgeois fashion in 1745, and ceremonial dress of 1750, (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume IV, F Roy editor, A Challamel

La Belle Angele, 1889 (1939). Artist: Paul Gauguin
La Belle Angele, 1889 (1939). Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris, France. The portrait depicts Madame Angele Satre, the Innkeeper at Pont-Aven

King Umberto II of Italy (1904-1983), 1920-1939. From La Liberte, celebrating the occasion of the visit of the king and queen of Italy to Egypt, c1920-1939

Queen Caroline (1768-1821) being turned away from Westminster Abbey, 1820 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

M Tseng, Chinese minister in Paris, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
M Tseng, Chinese minister in Paris, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XIV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

King George V (1865-1936) with Brigadier General Sir R Grimston, Delhi, India, 1912. Artist: HD Girdwood
King George V (1865-1936) with his military secretary, Brigadier General Sir R Grimston, Delhi, India, 1912. Stereoscopic card. Detail

King George V (1865-1935) and Queen Mary (1867-1953), early 20th century. Artist: HD Girdwood
King George V (1865-1935) and Queen Mary (1867-1953), early 20th century. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The Emperor of Annam, Vietnam, 1922. As the Son of Heaven, the emperor is dressed in his ritual robes and holds in his hands the sacred rule, a tablet of wood

Armenian Patriarch, leader of the oldest national christian church, 1922
An Armenian Patriarch, leader of the oldest national christian church, 1922. He stands for a national church established by the Armenian king, Tiridates, AD274

Mulatto girls of the Ouled Nails, Algeria, 1922. Artist: A Bougaut
Mulatto girls of the Ouled Nails, Algeria, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

An Afghan woman, 1922. Artist: Holmes & Co
An Afghan woman, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

A woman from Harar in festival attire, Ethiopia, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

A Khumir man, woman and child, North Africa, 1895. Artist: Ivan Pranishnikoff
A Khumir man, woman and child, North Africa, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XXII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

Mine entrance, Salzburg, Austria, c1900s. Artist: Wurthle & Sons
Mine entrance, Salzburg, Austria, c1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A cowherd king and his dwelling place, Hungary, 1922. Artist: AW Cutler
A cowherd king and his dwelling place, Hungary, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Two Jewish women, Greece, 1922. Artist: HA Fawcett
Two Jewish women, Greece, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Monks of the Greek church carrying volumes of the Liturgy, Greece, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

A woman creatively peeling a potato, 1922. Artist: Georg Haeckel
A woman creatively peeling a potato, 1922. Deft artistry lends grace to simple tasks. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Young girls at a church festival, Berlin, Germany, 12922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

A forest maiden in her Sunday frock, 1922. Artist: Georg Haeckel
A forest maiden in her Sunday frock, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Queen Elizabeth II (b1926), 1953. From the front cover of John Bull magazine (30 May 1953). Cropping restrictions are in place

The Great Military Review at Tempelhofer Field, Berlin, Germany, early 20th century

A Queen of Roses, 1908-1909. Artist: JH Valda
A Queen of Roses, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1908-1909)

Cardinal Alexander Perett, 1585

Cardinal Pinette, 1585

A royal marriage, c1850. From Pictures of English History, published by George Routledge And Sons (London and New York, c1850)

Lisum women of central Borneo, 1922. Artist: Dr Charles Hose
Lisum women of central Borneo, 1922. Illustration from Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume II, British Empire to Dahomey, edited by J A Hammerton

Young Iban or Sea Dayaks people in gala attire, Borneo, 1922. Artist: Dr Charles Hose
Young Iban or Sea Dayaks people in gala attire, Borneo, 1922. Illustration from Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume II, British Empire to Dahomey

The Lords of the Admiralty at the Naval Review of 1907 (1908). Artist: Queen Alexandra
The Lords of the Admiralty at the Naval Review of 1907 (1908). King Edward VII reviewed the Home Fleet in the Solent on the 3rd of August 1907

The Prince of Wales (1865-1936), the future King George V, 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra
The Prince of Wales (1865-1936), the future King George V, on board the royal yacht Victoria and Albert III, 1908. From Queen Alexandras Christmas Gift Book, Photographs from My Camera

King Edward VII, 1910. Artist: Alyn Williams
King Edward VII, 1910. Miniature portrait of King Edward VII (1841-1910). Before his accession to the throne in 1901, Edward held the title of Prince of Wales

Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, (1852-1912), 20th century. Artist: Ogdens Guinea Gold Cigarettes
Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, (1852-1912), 20th century. Emperor Mutsuhito was the 122nd Emperor of Japan, reigning from 1867 until his death in 1912

Painted warriors, Papua, New Guinea, 1936. Artist: Sport & General
Painted warriors, Papua, New Guinea, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), 1897. Artist: M Bowley
Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)

Coronation of Henry III, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage
Coronation of Henry III, 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)

Philippine islanders in fete-day costume, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

The investiture of the Prince of Wales, Carnarvon Castle, 1911-1912. Artist: Marshall Herskovitz
The investiture of the Prince of Wales, Carnarvon Castle, 1911-1912. Reproduced from a Kinemacolor film. On the death of his father, King George V, in January 1936

The coronation review, 1902-1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 8, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London)

Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925), Queen Consort to King Edward VII, 1902-1903
Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925), Queen Consort to Edward VII, 1902-1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 8

King Edward VII (1841-1910), 1902-1903. Before his accession to the throne in 1901, Edward held the title of Prince of Wales

Prince Arthur (1850-1942), Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, 1902-1903. Artist: FGO Stuart
Prince Arthur (1850-1942), Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, 1902-1903. Arthur William Patrick Albert was a son of Queen Victoria and a brother of King Edward VII

Sir William Grant (1752-1832), Scottish lawyer and politician, 19th century. Artist: WH Mote
Sir William Grant (1752-1832), Scottish lawyer and politician, 19th century. Grant was Master of the Rolls from 1801 to 1817

Edward Law (1750-1818), 1st Baron Ellenborough, English judge, 19th century. Artist: G Parker
Edward Law (1750-1818), 1st Baron Ellenborough, English judge, 19th century

The Throne Room, Buckingham Palace. Presentation of an Address from the University of Oxford, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of

Council Chamber, Vintners Hall. Vintner Sherriff receiving the Congratulations of his Company, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of

The Guildhall. Installation of the Lord Mayor on the 8th of November, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville
The Guildhall. Installation of the Lord Mayor on the 8th of November, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

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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.