Ceremonial Dress Collection (page 2)

Two Janissaries or Ottoman infantry in ceremonial dress
6340231 Two Janissaries or Ottoman infantry in ceremonial dress by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Two Janissaries or Ottoman infantry in ceremonial dress)

Sir William High (1858-1934), 1929 (oil on canvas)
6198685 Sir William High (1858-1934), 1929 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); 139.7x107.9 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Portrait of Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire, 1928 (oil on canvas)
CTS407274 Portrait of Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire, 1928 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); 165.8x109.9 cm; The Devonshire Collections

Queen Alexandra (oil on canvas)
OVR394380 Queen Alexandra (oil on canvas) by Danish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925)

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III in Ceremonial Attire on the Occasion of His Return from Osaka at the Nakamura Theater in the First Month, 1793, c. 1793

Ecclesiastical Vestment, c. 1939. Creators: Josephine C. Romano, Hal Blakeley
Ecclesiastical Vestment, c. 1939

Fille Armenienne, que l on conduit al Eglise pour la marier, 1714-15
Fille Armenienne, que l on conduit a l Eglise pour la marier, 1714-15

Novi, ou Fille Grecque dans la ceremonie du Mariage, 1714-15. Creator: Unknown
Novi, ou Fille Grecque dans la ceremonie du Mariage, 1714-15

Afriquaine, en habit de Ceremonie, 1714-15 Creator: Unknown
Afriquaine, en habit de Ceremonie, 1714-15

Femme Juive, en habit de ceremonie, 1714-15. Creator: Unknown
Femme Juive, en habit de ceremonie, 1714-15

Masonic apron from the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, late 18th century
African-American abolitionist Prince Hall (c. 1735-1807) founded Prince Hall Freemasonry and was a leader in the free black community in Boston

Portrait of Prince Stanislaw Poniatowski (oil on canvas)
496175 Portrait of Prince Stanislaw Poniatowski (oil on canvas) by Lampi, Johann Baptist I (1751-1830) (attr. to); 90.2x78 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Persian officials in military uniform, 1850s (hand-tinted stereoscopic daguerreotype)
487682 Persian officials in military uniform, 1850s (hand-tinted stereoscopic daguerreotype) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

In Pensioner William Hiseland, 1730 (oil on canvas)
1781547 In Pensioner William Hiseland, 1730 (oil on canvas) by Allsop, George (fl.1830); 90x70 cm; Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of William Hiseland)

Champion of the World (colour litho)
698009 Champion of the World (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster showing newly crowned " champion of the world" boxer James J)

Wilhelm II, 1893 (oil on canvas)
698005 Wilhelm II, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Keller, Ferdinand (1842-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilhelm II (1859-1941) German Emperor); eGalerie Bilderwelt; German, out of copyright

Kaiser Wilhelm II, 1910 (oil on canvas)
699219 Kaiser Wilhelm II, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Hering, Adolf Emil (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859 - 1941) German Emperor and King of Prussia

Frontispiece and title page to Bibliotheca Regia, or The Royal Library
STC420691 Frontispiece and title page to Bibliotheca Regia, or The Royal Library, 1659 (etching & engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); 15.6x10 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Crown, workshops of the Kremlin, 1682 (gold, sable & precious stones)
BAL464787 Crown, workshops of the Kremlin, 1682 (gold, sable & precious stones) by Russian School (17th century); 20.3x61 cm; Kremlin Museums, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Pyrrhus, iilustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438583 Pyrrhus, iilustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Portrait in Council House of Alderman John Whitson (w / c on paper)
2832579 Portrait in Council House of Alderman John Whitson (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Making Decent, i. e. Broad Bottomites getting into the Grand Costume, pub
2636968 Making Decent, i.e. Broad Bottomites getting into the Grand Costume, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

George, 2nd Earl Harcourt, his wife Elizabeth, and brother William, 1780 (oil on canvas)
1217961 George, 2nd Earl Harcourt, his wife Elizabeth, and brother William, 1780 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 148x172 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Portrait of the Duc de Villars (oil on canvas)
862497 Portrait of the Duc de Villars (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe (1659-1743) (after); 132.1x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Duc de Villars (1653-1734) in armour with the sash

The Call to Arms, 1894 (oil on canvas)
CH440561 The Call to Arms, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923); 65.1x99 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Madonna of the Treasurers, 1567 (oil on canvas)
5058797 Madonna of the Treasurers, 1567 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 221x520 cm; Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Loyal Souls - or a Peep into the Messroom at St. James
BAL42778 Loyal Souls - or a Peep into the Messroom at St. James, 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London

Maquette for the statue of William Ewart Gladstone on The Strand, London, c
876151 Maquette for the statue of William Ewart Gladstone on The Strand, London, c.1905 (plaster) (see also 876152) by Thornycroft

Figure of a warrior in parade costume, Zapotec (terracotta)
XIR180068 Figure of a warrior in parade costume, Zapotec (terracotta) by Pre-Columbian, (6th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

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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.