Robe Collection (#100)

Crown Princess of Sweden and Princess Patricia of Connaught
Crown Princess of Sweden (Margaret of Connaught) (1882-1920) - the elder daughter of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, and Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia

Four Generations of Swedish Royalty - (seated) King Oscar II (18291907) pictured with (back left) his son (the future King) Gustaf V (Oscar Gustaf Adolf)

Galahad introduced in the company of the Round Table 1370-80. Sir Galahad was one of the knights of King Arthurs Round Table in Arthurian legend

King Arthur as one of the Nine Worthies 1490

Vision of the Holy Grail appearing at King Arthurs Court 1470

Blind Goddess, fortune of her wheel, with King Arthur enthroned 1316

Guinevere gives Bohort a ring for Lancelot 14th century

Lancelot tells his tales of the quest to King Arthur. Guinevere on the eve of the pentecost, Romance of the St Graal, 1316. King Arthur, page 49

Yang Kuei-fei, concubine of Emperor Ming Huang (712-756), mounting a horse
CHINA: CONCUBINE & HORSE. Yang Kuei-fei, concubine of Emperor Ming Huang (712-756), mounting a horse. Detail from a late 13th century copy, by Chien Shuan, of a T ang Dynasty scroll

Officials of several Chinese cities compose essays designed to demonstrate their knowledge of Confucian texts
CHINA: CONFUCIAN SCHOLARS. Officials of several Chinese cities compose essays designed to demonstrate their knowledge of Confucian texts, at the court of T ang emperor Ming Huang (712-756)

Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism. Line drawing
LAO-TZU (c604-531 B.C.). Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism. Line drawing

Emperor of China, 1402-24. Ming Dynasty
YUNG-LO (1360-1424). Emperor of China, 1402-24. Ming Dynasty

Chinese Astronomer, 1675
CHINESE ASTRONOMER, 1675. Chinese painting, 1675

Chinese philosopher. Conferring with dukes of the Chinese states. Chinese drawing
CONFUCIUS (c551-479 B.C.). Chinese philosopher. Conferring with dukes of the Chinese states. Chinese drawing

Chinese empress of Huang Di. Xi Ling-Shi beside trays of silkworms. The empress is credited by the Chinese with
XI LING-SHI (fl 2640 B.C.). Chinese empress of Huang Di. Xi Ling-Shi beside trays of silkworms. The empress is credited by the Chinese with the invention of the loom and silk reeling

A traditional Tibetan mask, made of papier-mache
TIBET: MASK. A traditional Tibetan mask, made of papier-mache

The Third Plenary Council of Baltimore, 1884, a national meeting of Roman Catholic bishops in Baltimore, Maryland
THIRD PLENARY COUNCIL, 1884. The Third Plenary Council of Baltimore, 1884, a national meeting of Roman Catholic bishops in Baltimore, Maryland, presided over by Archbishop James Gibbons (back row)

Sun and Moon astrology, 16th century
Sun and Moon astrology. 16th-century artwork of astrologers observing the Sun (left) and the Moon (right) to cast horoscopes

Magistrate with robe. Roman art. Sculpture on

Hercules Tearing the Burning Robe by ZURBARAN, Francisco de (1598-1664). Scene from a series of The Labours of Hercules

Japanese Sumo wrestlers practicing for a match. At center, with a fan, is the referee
HOKUSAI: SUMO. Japanese Sumo wrestlers practicing for a match. At center, with a fan, is the referee. Woodblock print, 1817, by Katsushika Hokusai for his Manga

Mao Tse-Tung Cartoon, 1958
MAO TSE-TUNG CARTOON, 1958. Confuse us, he say... Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev (left) and Western leaders (left-to-right) Dwight Eisenhower of the United States, Charles de Gaulle of France

SYMBOL: PROTECTION. A guardian angel, symbol of protection

ROMAN PLEBEIANS. Lower class citizens of ancient Rome. 19th century engraving

ANTI-CATHOLIC CARTOON, 1873. The Unseen Signal of the Jesuits. A priest hearing the confession of a government official secretly telegraphs the state secrets thus revealed to Rome

MOHAWK CHIEF, 1710. Mohawk Chief Tee Yee Neen Ho Ga Row (Heinrick). Line engraving, English, 18th century, after an oil portait painted at London in 1710

Sultan Abdelaziz of Morocco
Abdelaziz of Morocco (1878 - 1943so known as Mulai Abd al-Aziz IV, served as the Sultan of Morocco from 1894 (at the age of sixteen) until he was deposed in 1908

Arab Woman with palm fronds, Egypt Date: circa 1902

Good Housekeeping front cover, December 1933
Front cover of Good Housekeeping magazine for December 1933 depicting a small boy in a dressing gown lighting a candle on a window sill. The things they used to let kids do on their own

Dwarf and his Mistress
Dwarf from the Orient carries the train of his mistresss robe Date: 17th Century (?)

CURRIER AND IVES: GHOST. The Spirits Flight. An angel hovers above two spirits in flight. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1893

Physician, satirical artwork
Physician. Historical satirical artwork of a physician. French text labels are on remedies emerging from the physicians mouth, and treatments on the table at lower left

Anthony of Bourbon and kings of France Charles II, and Francis II
Antoine de Bourbon (left); Charles IX, King of France (center); and Francis II, young King of France, 1500s. Antique hand-colored print

Lebanese prince and a Damascus man
Prince of Lebanon (left) and a Muslim man from Damascus smoking a water pipe. Antique hand-colored print

Syrians and an Arab from Baghdad
Syrian man (left), woman of Damascus, and an Arab from Baghdad. Antique hand-colored print

Vietnamese Buddhist clergy
Buddhist priests from Annam (Vietnam), Indochina, 1800s. Antique hand-colored print

GEUR2A-00120
A group of Russian nobles called boyars, the Kremlin in the background, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut

Early Christians reading from a scroll
Christians reading a scroll in the time of the Roman Empire. Antique hand-colored print

Byzantine Empress Theodoras court
Ladies of Empress Theodoras court, Eastern Roman Empire, 500 A.D. Antique hand-colored print

Roman emperor, with a lictor bearer and poet. Antique hand-colored print

Inside the Mahabodhi Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bodh Gaya (Bodhgaya), Gaya District, Bihar, India, Asia

The Christening of Princess Elizabeth in 1926
Official photograph of baby Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) with her parents King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) at Buckingham Palace on 19th May

Algerian Woman - Handkerchief Dance
An Algerian woman doing the handkerchief dance - Algeria

Lady with a Dog and a Parrot - Godfrey Kneller (school of)
Oil on Canvas 107.3 x 133.4

St Jerome - William de Keyser (after)
Oil on Canvas 61 x 48.2

Two novice Buddhist monks in front of a statue of the reclining Budha, Wat Lokayasutharam, Ayuthaya Historical Park, Ayuthaya (Ayutthaya), UNESCO World Heritage Site, central Thailand, Thailand

Buddhist monks turning prayer wheels, Karchu Dratsang Monastery, Jankar, Bumthang, Bhutan, Asia

Dinner Dress 1913
Sprigged print robe by Doucet based on classical drapery: V -neck bodice with fill-in, dolman sleeves, tunic draped from a high waist, trained tango style skirt

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"Robe: A Symbol of Healing, Sharing, and Justice Across Cultures" The robe has long been a powerful symbol in various cultures, representing different aspects of life. In Jesus Healing The Sick, the humble robe embodies compassion and divine healing as it touches those in need. In St. Martin sharing his coat, the painting depicts an act of selflessness and generosity. The robe becomes a metaphor for warmth and protection offered to the less fortunate. At St. Gatien Cathedral in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, the majestic robes worn by clergy evoke reverence and spirituality. They remind us of the sacredness within these walls. Virgen del Carmen tilework in Malaga showcases intricate patterns adorning her flowing robes. These vibrant designs celebrate faith and cultural heritage while honoring this revered figure. Above the Old Bailey Law Courts in London stands The Scales of Justice draped with a judge's robe. This emblematic image represents fairness and impartiality within our legal system. Tsai Shen Yeh - The Chinese God of wealth is often depicted wearing luxurious robes adorned with symbols of prosperity. His attire signifies abundance and good fortune bestowed upon believers. The Song of the Mad Prince by Harry Clarke features ethereal figures clad in elaborate robes that transport us into a realm where imagination reigns supreme. Et in Arcadia ego by Nicolas Poussin portrays shepherds donning rustic robes against idyllic landscapes—a reminder that even amidst paradise lies mortality's presence. In Arthur Szyk's drawing depicting Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Emperor of China with the nightingale, " ornate imperial robes emphasize power but also vulnerability to beauty's allure. A woman raising her skirts to scare off evil spirits demonstrates how garments can serve as protective shields against malevolent forces lurking around us—an age-old belief shared across cultures. Dante Alighieri wears a distinguished robe as he embarks on his journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise in Domenico di Michelino's painting.