Ceremonial Dress Collection (page 5)

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

A Swordbearer and a Commoncrier, 1855. Artist: Day & Son
A Swordbearer and a Commoncrier, 1855. Dressed in ceremonial robes, carrying a sword and a mace

An Alderman, 1855. Artist: Day & Son
An Alderman, 1855. Dressed in ceremonial costume, in a long red robe trimmed with fur

A Beadle, 1855. Artist: Day & Son
A Beadle, 1855. Dressed in ceremonial costume

A Lord Mayor, 1855. Artist: Day & Son
A Lord Mayor, 1855. Dressed in ceremonial robes, with a mace in the foreground

A Sheriff, 1855. Artist: Day & Son
A Sheriff, 1855. A man dressed in the ceremonial robes of a sheriff

Address of Congratulations to Louis-Philippe, 1844. Artist: Jean Alaux
The Lord Mayor presenting an Address of Congratulation to HM Louis-Philippe at Windsor Castle, October 1844

Bonnie Willie, 1822. Artist: George Cruikshank
Bonnie Willie, 1822. Showing a corpulent Sir William Curtis in Highland costume standing against a background of sea, sky and mountain

The City Churches in Danger, 1834. Four City aldermen in ceremonial dress, including Sir John Key and Sir Claudius Stephen Hunter, pull on ropes attached to church steeples

The coronation procession of King George II, October 1727, (c1727). The various members of the royal procession are shown in five strips with text identifying them

Sir Frederick Prat Alliston, c1908. Artist: Charles Haigh Wood
Sir Frederick Prat Alliston, c1908. Portrait of an elderly man in the lace collar and robes of an official of the Corporation of London, possibly even those of Lord Mayor

City Imperial Volunteers, 1902. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
The City Imperial Volunteers, 1902. They are assembled in Guildhall on their return from South Africa, October 29, 1900. The Volunteers were recieved by Sir Alfred Newton, Lord Mayor, Aldermen

Alderman William Lawrence, Sherif, c1849. Artist: Alfred Edward Emslie
Alderman William Lawrence, Sherif, c1849. He is shown seated, in ceremonial costume with his hands resting on his legs

Sir Edward Banks, 1829. Artist: William Patten
Sir Edward Banks, 1829

John Crowder, Lord Mayor of London, c1829. Artist: Sir William Charles Ross
John Crowder, Lord Mayor of London, c1829. He is shown seated in full ceremonial dress, holding a letter

Thomas Quested Finnis. 1850. Artist: Thomas Roods
Thomas Quested Finnis. 1850. Seated in ceremonial costume

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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.