Ceremonial Costume Collection (page 5)

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

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

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

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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.