Cloaks Collection

Macbeth / Witches / Cauldron
Act IV, Scene I The witches in their cavern, gathered around the boiling cauldron; " in the poisn d entrails throw"

Knight Templar, knight and Bishop
Knight Templar stands on a Mediterranean shore, wearing the red cross on his cloak authorised by pope Eugenius III in 1146. Knight in chainmail, robe and holding shield and sword, and bishop

Fashionable women in new creations 1913
Women models wearing the latest winter beautifully decorative wraps. 1913

Advertisement, George Augustus Nicholas, Furs
Advertisement, George Augustus Nicholas, 36 Bruton Street, London W1, Londons Expert Furrier. 1927

The Dolly Sisters in Paris-New York
The Dolly Sisters in a scene from Paris-New York, Paris, 1927 1927

English Court Dress C16
Nobleman & Knight of the Order of the Garter at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. N.B trunk- hose, canions, peascod-bellied doublets, ruffs, cloaks, copotain hat, gowns, flat cap

Traditional Cloaks worn by women of West Cork. Ireland

Court Mantles during the reign of Louis XVIII
3784704 Court Mantles during the reign of Louis XVIII; (add.info.: Court Mantles during the reign of Louis XVIII, 1816 - from engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Horace Vernet)

Matador waving red cape at bull during bullfight, bull is speared with barbed sticks (banderillas), Plaza de Toros, Valencia, Spain. July 2014

Three Shilluk Warriors of the Upper Nile, Sudan, Africa - bearing traditional weapons and displaying feather-topped topknots (one bearing the full head of what appears to be a crane) Date: circa 1910s

The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Oxford Commemoration... 1863, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Oxford Commemoration: Reception under the Arch of Steel by the Apollo University Lodge of Freemasons, June 16, 1863, (1901)

King Edward VII. And Queen Alexandra at the Opening of His Majestys First Parliament, 1901
King Edward VII. And Queen Alexandra at the Opening of His Majestys First Parliament, February 14, 1901. Edward VII (1841-1910) and Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) in ceremonial ermine

Woman wearing a white old point lace cape with collar, with choux of pale green and pale blue velvet. Date: 1896

The Calling of Elisha, 1572 (oil on panel)
471398 The Calling of Elisha, 1572 (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Jan (1509-75); 96x140 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Placement of the Doctoral Biretta (oil on canvas)
354823 Placement of the Doctoral Biretta (oil on canvas) by Martinez Anaya, Antonio (17th century); Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Costumes of Frankish lords at the court of Charles the Bald, 9th century
6338955 Costumes of Frankish lords at the court of Charles the Bald, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Costumes of Frankish lords at the court of Charles the Bald, 9th century)

Mrs Laura Knight, c. 1925 (charcoal, w / c & ink on paper)
863075 Mrs Laura Knight, c.1925 (charcoal, w/c & ink on paper) by Belcher, George (1875-1947); 39.4x29.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cardinal Guido of Monfort opening the ark of the Saint, School of the Saint, 1512 (fresco)
2196216 Cardinal Guido of Monfort opening the ark of the Saint, School of the Saint, 1512 (fresco) by Montagna, Bartolomeo (c.1450-1525); Basilica of Saint Anthony, Padua, Italy; (add.info.: Padua)

Hard Times and No Expectations (litho)
7201178 Hard Times and No Expectations (litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hard Times and No Expectations, impoverished owls)

Portrait of Friedrich Magnus I von Solms-Laubach, 1543 (oil on panel)
3711004 Portrait of Friedrich Magnus I von Solms-Laubach, 1543 (oil on panel) by Faber, Conrad (1500-52); 55.7x37.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick Magnus I)

Travelling in time of the Plantagenets (engraving)
3641988 Travelling in time of the Plantagenets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling in time of the Plantagenets)

A group of men disembarking from their carriage (colour litho)
959987 A group of men disembarking from their carriage (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dressmakers, Matthias Otto Junior, trade card (engraving)
984079 Dressmakers, Matthias Otto Junior, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dressmakers, Matthias Otto Junior, trade card. Date, c 1760)

Portrait of Francisco Pizarro (engraving)
819532 Portrait of Francisco Pizarro (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francisco Pizarro, Spanish conquistador who conquered the Inca Empire)

Portrait of Saint Francis of Paola (engraving)
820535 Portrait of Saint Francis of Paola (engraving) by Flemish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Francis of Paola (1416-1507)

Portrait of Prince John of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (engraving)
820485 Portrait of Prince John of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (engraving) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John, Prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen)

Detail from A Dervish, Seated in Contemplation, c. 1650 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874402 Detail from A Dervish, Seated in Contemplation, c.1650 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 16.4 x12 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Two women with turbans, dresses and cloaks of cashmere, from Costumes Parisiens
475982 Two women with turbans, dresses and cloaks of cashmere, from Costumes Parisiens, 1831 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Phryne (litho)
3096148 Phryne (litho) by Frappa, Jose (1854-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phryne. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

New years card with soldier (colour photo)
3094501 New years card with soldier (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New years card with soldier)

Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, Maharaja of Mysore (colour photo)
3095815 Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, Maharaja of Mysore (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, Maharaja of Mysore)

Effigy of Queen Elizabeth I (colour litho)
3095823 Effigy of Queen Elizabeth I (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Effigy of Queen Elizabeth I. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Sketch by Soulie of three sumptuous fur coats, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Travelling feminine fashions for a trip to Scotland, 1926 Date: 1926

A Dervish, Seated in Contemplation, c. 1650 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874403 A Dervish, Seated in Contemplation, c.1650 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 16.4 x12 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Portrait of Luca Stella, Archbishop of Zadar (oil on canvas)
704473 Portrait of Luca Stella, Archbishop of Zadar (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Domenico Robusti (1560-1635); 125x99 cm; Galleria Spada, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

A Tavern Interior with Monkeys drinking and smoking (oil on copper)
RAF228115 A Tavern Interior with Monkeys drinking and smoking (oil on copper) by Kessel, Ferdinand van (1648-96); 24.4x33.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch

Detail of the Tomb of Pietro Mocenigo, Doge of Venice (marble)
429172 Detail of the Tomb of Pietro Mocenigo, Doge of Venice (marble) by Lombardo, Tullio (c.1455-1532) & Pietro (1435-1515); Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice

Pauls Cross and Preaching there, 1809 (engraving)
468864 Pauls Cross and Preaching there, 1809 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Edward I and the first prince of wales (b / w photo)
3096256 King Edward I and the first prince of wales (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward I and the first prince of wales)

Mysterious amusements (engraving)
3100777 Mysterious amusements (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mysterious amusements)

Children in historical dress (colour photo)
3096062 Children in historical dress (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children in historical dress)

Sir Walter Raleigh (colour litho)
3093944 Sir Walter Raleigh (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Boudicca (colour litho)
3095849 Boudicca (colour litho) by Groves, Robert E. (fl.1887-c.1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boudicca. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Woman and little girl with a full moon (b / w photo)
3091144 Woman and little girl with a full moon (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman and little girl with a full moon)

Irish girl having her fortune told (colour litho)
3102601 Irish girl having her fortune told (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish girl having her fortune told)

New Years Card with mother and daughter (colour photo)
3108104 New Years Card with mother and daughter (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Years Card with mother and daughter)

Silence in Heaven, by Frederick Carter
Silence in Heaven, etching by Frederick Carter. 1925

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"Cloaks: A Timeless Tale of Mystery, Fashion, and Tradition" Step into the world as we unravel their fascinating history and diverse significance. From Shakespeare's Macbeth to fashionable women in 1913, these versatile garments have adorned countless individuals throughout the ages. In the eerie realm of Macbeth, they were donned by witches as they stirred their cauldron with wicked intentions. These mystical garments added an air of enchantment to their dark rituals. Fast forward to 1913, where fashionable women proudly showcased new cloak creations. With intricate designs and luxurious fabrics, these stylish ensembles captured the essence of elegance and sophistication. Not only a fashion statement but also a symbol of honor and tradition, knights Templar would drape themselves in majestic cloaks alongside knights and bishops. These regal garments embodied chivalry and nobility. Even advertisements featured cloaks prominently; George Augustus Nicholas' fur collection boasted opulent designs that exuded warmth and glamour for those seeking luxury during colder seasons. The Dolly Sisters made waves in Paris-New York with their impeccable style choices. Their choice? Cloaks that effortlessly blended modernity with timeless grace - a testament to the enduring allure of this garment. Traveling back further in time, English court dress from the 16th century featured elaborate cloaks fit for royalty. These exquisite pieces showcased wealth while adding an air of grandeur to any occasion. Closer to spirituality than fashion alone, bishops adorned themselves with vestments including magnificent cloaks during religious ceremonies—a visual representation of divinity's embrace on earth. Venturing into Spain's bullfighting arenas in July 2014 revealed yet another use for this versatile garment—the matador waving his red cape at a charging bull. The cloak became both protection and spectacle as barbed sticks pierced through its fabric amidst cheers from spectators at Plaza de Toros Valencia.