Ceremonial Costume Collection (page 6)

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

King Edward VII, 20th Century. Artist: Rotary Photo
King Edward VII (1841-1910), late 19th century. Edward VII was King of Great Britain between 1901 and 1910. Before his accession to the throne, Edward held the title of Prince of Wales

King Henry II (1133-1189), 1793. Artist: Saunders
King Henry II (1133-1189), 1793. Henry is seen here after having his son crowned king and serving the first dish to his table. Henry ruled as King of England from 1154 to 1189

Philippa of Hainault, Queen consort of Edward III. Artist: WH Egleton
Philippa of Hainault (1314-1369), Queen consort of Edward III

Queen Annes (1665-1714) final journey to Parliament House, c1714
Queen Annes final journey to Parliament House, c1714. Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702 to 1714, was the second daughter of James II and the sister of Mary II

Queen Anne (1665-1714) receiving Prince Eugene (1663-1736) of Austria. Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702 to 1714, was the second daughter of James II and the sister of Mary II

Queen Anne (1665-1714). Artist: Charles Grignion
Queen Anne (1665-1714). Anne, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702 to 1714, was the second daughter of James II and the sister of Mary II

James Duff (1729-1809), 2nd Earl of Fife, 1830. Artist: W Holl
James Duff (1729-1809), 2nd Earl of Fife, 1830. Duff was a Scottish Earl, baron and Member of Parliament

King Henry VIII (1491-1547) and Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556), 1796. Artist: William Satchwell Leney
King Henry VIII (1491-1547) and Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556), 1796

A court ball at the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Russia, 1892

Pope Paul III (1468-1549), 1543 (1930). Artist: Titian
Pope Paul III (1468-1549), 1543 (1930). Born Alessandro Farnese, Pope Paul III was Pope between 1534 and 1549. Original found in the collection of the Museo e Gallerie Nazionale di Capodimonte

Lord Charles Beresford (1846-1919), British admiral and member of parliament, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Lord Charles Beresford (1846-1919), British admiral and member of parliament, 1890. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, first series, Cassell and Company Limited (London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890)

The Grand Duke of Hesse, late 19th century. Hesse (Hessen in German) is a region of west-central Germany

Lamist priests of Sikkim wearing robes, Talung monastery, India, 1922. Artist: John Claude White
Lamist priests of Sikkim wearing robes, Talung monastery, India, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Young priests in costume in rural Hungary, 1926. Artist: AW Cutler
Young priests in costume in rural Hungary, 1926. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Order of the Garter, 19th century. The order of the garter was instituted in 1344

Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916), 1849 (1900)

Guillaume Marie Anne Brune (1763-1815), Marshal of France, 1839. Artist: Contenau
Guillaume Marie Anne Brune (1763-1815), Marshal of France, 1839

Pierre Augereau (1757-1816), duc de Castiglione, 1839. Artist: Francois Pigeot
Pierre Augereau (1757-1816), duc de Castiglione, 1839. Augereau was a French soldier and military commander during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. He was made a Marshal of France

Charles XIV John of Sweden (1763-1844), King of Sweden, 1839. Artist: Francois Pigeot
Charles XIV John of Sweden (1763-1844), King of Sweden, 1839. Charles XIV John (born Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte) was King of Sweden and Norway (where he was known as Karl III Johan)

The Prince of Wales and Admiral William Sims, Cambridge, 1921. The future King Edward VIII in academic robes. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

The Prince of Wales as chancellor of the University of Wales, Bangor, 1923. The future King Edward VIII in military uniform and ceremonial robes

Presentation to the Queen, c1850s, (1900). Artist: William Heysham Overend
Presentation to the Queen, c1850s, (1900). Prince Albert, who was Chancellor of Cambridge University from 1847 until his death in 1861, presenting an address to his wife, Queen Victoria

Reception of Louis Philippe at Windsor Castle, 1844, (1900). Frances last king, Louis Philippe (1773-1850) was entertained by Queen Victoria on a state visit at Windsor Castle in 1844

The House of Lords in the Time of Charles I, 17th century, (c1902-1905). The King sits on the throne with the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in their robes

King Louis-Philippe I of France (1773-1850), 1900. Artist: Franz Xaver Winterhalter
King Louis-Philippe I of France (1773-1850), 1900. Louis-Philippe was King of France from 1830 to 1848. He was the last king to rule France

Zulu chief, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

George I (1660-1727), c1714. Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller
George I (1660-1727), c1714. German born King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714, Elector of Hanover (1698). First Hanoverian king of Great Britain

Ceremonial Costume Hemlock Boughs Edwards Curtis
Ceremonial Costume of Hemlock Boughs; Edward S. Curtis (American, 1868 - 1952); Seattle, Washington, United States; negative 1915; print 1916; Photogravure; 18.7 × 11.5 cm (7 3, 8 × 4 1, 2 in.)

The presentation of the Erith Charter. The Marquess Camden is giving a speech from the balcony (left). Erith Mayor G C Humphrey is seen standing next to him. 28 September 1938

The presentation of the Erith Charter. Photo shows, left to right : Marquess Camden and Erith Mayor G C Humphrey. 28 September 1938

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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.