Ceremonial Costume Collection (page 2)

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, c. 1586 (oil on panel)
PNH419798 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, c.1586 (oil on panel) by Zuccari, or Zuccaro, Federico (1540-1609); 85x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) (colour litho)
MAI44973 Portrait of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) doll dressed in her Coronation Robes, c. 1840 (wax)
BAL177089 Queen Victoria (1819-1901) doll dressed in her Coronation Robes, c.1840 (wax) by English School, (19th century); V&A Museum of Childhood, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Lord Mayors Jewel, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Lord Mayors Jewel, 1844. Ceremonial jewellery of the Lord Mayor of the City of London. The jewel contains, in the centre, the City arms, cut " in cameo", of a delicate blue

Portion of the Lord Mayors Collar of Ss. 1844. Creator: Unknown
Portion of the Lord Mayors Collar of Ss. 1844. Ceremonial dress of the Lord Mayor of the City of London. The collar...is formed of pure gold, and is composed of a series of links

The Lord Mayors Blue Robe, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Lord Mayors Blue Robe, 1844. Ceremonial dress of the Lord Mayor of the City of London. In the Courts of Aldermen and Common Council, and other civic meetings, he is dressed in a blue silk robe

The Actor Bando Mitsugoro II in Ceremonial Robes with Kamishimo, 1751-1788

British Gentleman with Group of Eastern Potentates, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
British Gentleman with Group of Eastern Potentates, 1860s

King William IV, (c1830s?). Creator: Unknown
King William IV, (c1830s?). Portrait of William IV (1765-1837), King of the United Kingdom, in the ceremonial robes he wore at his coronation on 8 September 1831

Lord Lyndhurst, c1830, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Lyndhurst, c1830, (c1884). John Copley, 1st Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863), British lawyer and politician educated at a private school and Trinity College, Cambridge

Lord Chatham, c1740, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Chatham, c1740, (c1884). William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, (1708-1778) British Whig, educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Oxford

Henry Pelham, c1740, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Henry Pelham, c1740, (c1884). Henry Pelham (1694-1754) British Whig educated at Westminster School and Kings College, Cambridge

Two Crowns, Two Sceptres, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Tired Out, 1937
Tired Out, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Queen Mothers Procession, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

King George VI leaves the Abbey, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Homage, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Primate Kneels at the Kings Knees, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Guards in Oxford Street, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Queen Mary Leaves, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Peers Seek Their Cars, Passing Through Crowds, 1937
Peers Seek Their Cars, Passing Through Crowds, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Thomas Gabriel, Lord Mayor of London, c1865. Gabriel, Lord Mayor in 1866, seated and wearing ceremonial costume with chain of office

Sir John Barnard, Lord Mayor 1737, 1738. Artist: Joseph Highmore
Sir John Barnard, Lord Mayor 1737, 1738. Sir John was a merchant and politician. As well as Lord Mayor of London, he was MP for the City, Sheriff (1735) and Alderman (1728-1756)

Sir John Cowan, Lord Mayor 1837, 1838(?). Artist: Miss Hibbert
Sir John Cowan, Lord Mayor 1837, 1838(?)

Christs Hospital, St Matthews Day, 1798. Artist: Thomas Stothard
Christs Hospital, St Matthews Day, 1798

The City Imperial Volunteers in the Guildhall, City of London, 1900 (1902)

Presentation of the Freedom of the City to General Garibaldi, April 20 1864. Artist
Presentation of the Freedom of the City to General Garibaldi, April 20 1864

Procession of Queen Elizabeth I to Blackfriars, London, 16 June 1600, (1742). Artist
Procession of Queen Elizabeth I to Blackfriars, London, 16 June 1600, (1742). The queen is being carried by her armed guard and flanked by her courtiers

View showing part of the Jubilee Procession of King George V and Queen Mary, May 6 1935. Crowds line the street to watch the coach pass, with soldiers and policemen lining the route

St Pauls Cathedral during the Diamond Jubilee thanksgiving service for Queen Victoria, June 1897
St Pauls Cathedral during the Diamond Jubilee thanksgiving service for Queen Victoria, London, June 1897

Wedding ceremony of Prince Edward and Princess Alexandra in St Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle, 1863, with bridesmaids in the foreground and wedding guests to the sides

Princess Alexandra processing up the nave of St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, 1863. The Princess is being escorted by the Crown Prince of Prussia and the Duke of Saxe Coburg

Princess Alexandra preparing for her wedding ceremony, 1863. The Princess is sitting in front of a mirror in her temporary dressingroom at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle

Royal cortege for the marriage of Prince Edward and Princess Alexandra, 1863
Royal corte ge for the marriage of Prince Edward and Princess Alexandra, 1863. The corte ge is passing through the temporary entrance to St Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle

Princess Alexandra getting in her coach to leave Windsor Castle for her wedding, March 1863. Troops in formation can also be seen behind

Edward III, King of England, c1370, (c1700). King Edward III is wearing robes, a crown placed over a hat, the badge of the Order of the Garter and a jewelled chain

Procession of the Prince Regent, 1814. A broad sheet at the head of which is depicted the procession of the Prince Regent to Guildhall to celebrate peace after the Napoleonic Wars

Coronation of Queen Victoria in Westminster Abbey, London, 1838

Coronation of William III and Mary II in Westminster Abbey, London, 1689. The king and queen are shown kneeling on cushions whilst the crowns are lowered onto their heads

Coronation of William III in Westminster Abbey, London, 1689, (c1689). Artist: John Pine
Coronation of William III in Westminster Abbey, London, 1689, (c1689). William is shown offering his sword to the dean at the altar

Laying the first stone of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1760
The ceremony of laying the first stone of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1760; by the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London

Oval portrait of George I, King of Great Britain, c1700. Artist: J Chereau
Oval portrait of George I, King of Great Britain, c1700. Wearing a long wig and state robes over plate armour, with a description, crown and coat of arms in the surround below

Henry Fitzailwin, c1850. Artist: WR Woodcock
Henry Fitzailwin, c1850. He became the first Lord Mayor of London in 1192, and is seen here wearing ceremonial costume

Sir John Whittaker Ellis, c1865. Artist: Maull & Co
Sir John Whittaker Ellis, wearing a scarlet gown and shrieval chain and badge, c1865. He served as Lord Mayor of London in 1881-1882

A Sheriff of London, dressed in early fifteenth century civic costume and holding a staff, c1830
View of a Sheriff of London, dressed in early fifteenth century civic costume and holding a staff, c1830

Sheriffs of the City of London presenting a petition at the House of Commons, London, 1926
Presentation by the Sheriffs of the City of London of the petition of the Corporation against the Union of Benefices and Disposal of Churches (Metropolis) measure, at the Bar of the House of Commons

View of the Lord Mayor and court of Aldermen, depicted in 1681, (c1950)
View of the Lord Mayor and court of Aldermen, depicted in 1681 (c1950)

A common council man, 1855. Artist: Day & Son
A common council man, 1855. Dressed in ceremonial costume, with a long blue robe trimmed with fur

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"Ceremonial Costumes: A Glimpse into History and Tradition" Step back in time as we explore the captivating world of ceremonial costumes. From the resplendent robes worn by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her coronation in 1953 to Prince Edward of Wales, the future King Edward VII of Great Britain, adorned in regal attire dating back to 1890, these garments hold stories that span centuries. Delve into the past with a glimpse at Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke's majestic costume from around 1710. Though its creator remains unknown, its intricate details speak volumes about the opulence and grandeur of that era. Travel further back to witness an Alderman of the City of London dressed in civic costume from 1805. This ensemble showcases not only sartorial elegance but also reflects societal roles and responsibilities during that period. Artistic masterpieces come alive through Frans Hals' renowned painting "The Laughing Cavalier" (1624) and Vaclav Brozik's depiction of Jan Hus before the Council of Constance (1415). These works immortalize individuals donning ceremonial costumes that symbolize their status or beliefs within their respective contexts. Venturing beyond Europe, we encounter cultural diversity exemplified by The Wedding of Lady Blossom Tseng and Mr. Woo in Pekin (1888). Their union is celebrated with vibrant traditional Chinese attire, showcasing how they can unite people across borders. Uncover ancient chivalry with a knight adorned in the Order of Our Lady of Thistle created way back in 1370 by Louis II Duke Bourbon. Leopold Massard's handcoloured lithograph brings this historical figure to life once more. From stage performances like The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III's return ceremony attire to ecclesiastical vestments designed by Josephine C.