Doffing Collection

Padua University Facade
The facade of Padua University

Doffing the Mask
Doffing the mask !

The Opening of the Universal Exhibition by the President of the Republic, Paris, 1900. The Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France

WW1 Allegory - The Allies greet the arriving Italian Soldier
Viva L Italia ! - WW1 Allegory - The Allies greet the arriving Italian Soldier - " Banded together to face the foe." Date: circa 1916

"L'Habit d'Ekolsund" - Lord in Gustaf III's so-called Ekolsundsdräkt, 1780s. Creator: J F Martin
"L'Habit d'Ekolsund" - Lord in Gustaf III's so-called Ekolsundsdrakt, 1780s. Probably after drawing by J A Aleander, 1780s

The Field of the Cloth of Gold - Henry VIII and Francis I
The Meeting of King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of Francis at the Field of the Cloth of Gold or Camp du Drap d Or, the name given to a place in Balinghem, between Guines and Ardres

WW2, London Civil Defence Christmas Card
A WW2 Christmas greetings card issued by the London Civil Defence. The image depicts Winston Churchill doffing his hat, saluting the London Civil Defence services. Date: 1941

Author Henrik Ibsen (oil on canvas)
OVR390564 Author Henrik Ibsen (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 60x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) Norwegian playwright

Country Man Standing and Doffing his Cap (pen & ink on paper)
CTS441463 Country Man Standing and Doffing his Cap (pen & ink on paper) by Baur, Johann Wilhelm (fl.c.1600-40); eThe Devonshire Collections

A little girl does the splits in a jolly stage costume of striped trousers and top hat. Date: 1930s

King Edward VIII at Calais Station
King Edward VIII (1894-1972) at Calais Station, where he boarded the Orient Express en route for Sibenik, Yugoslavia to join the yacht Nahlin in which he was to cruise along the Dalmatian coast

Patriotic poster, Buying British - has put me in a job
Thanks! Buying British - has put me in a job. Part of a government campaign to tackle a balance of payments crisis, reinforced by a speech by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII)

Sir Robert Peel arriving at the House of Commons, saluted by a Peeler
PNP427712 Sir Robert Peel arriving at the House of Commons, saluted by a Peeler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850)

Poor boy snow sweepers (wood engraving)
3245323 Poor boy snow sweepers (wood engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

Gentleman Commoner & Nobleman with Pro Proctor, engraved by J. Agar, published in R
778196 Gentleman Commoner & Nobleman with Pro Proctor, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving) by Uwins

Reverent Figure (chalk on paper)
449256 Reverent Figure (chalk on paper) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English, out of copyright

The leader of the Allies, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century: Vol
STC403945 The leader of the Allies, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century: Vol. VII, The Chinese War of 1900-1901 by Archibald Forbes, G.A

Holiday postcard from Saint-Brieuc, c. 1910 (colour litho) (after a photo)
CHT293256 Holiday postcard from Saint-Brieuc, c.1910 (colour litho) (after a photo) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

George Gardiner, Centenarian (100), pictured 15th October 1963. Pensioners OAP Senior Citizens Aged 100 years old

The French surrender to the British after the siege. Date: 4 September 1800

The General Election - True Blue
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - True Blue. A Candidate takes a few local yokels out for a ride in his carriage to show solidarity with the common man voter... 1908

ENGLISH WALKING FROCK
Garment described as an English Walking Frock coat with the front borders rounded off, worn with trousers with a front crease, lace-up shoes & a bowler hat. Date: 1907

DOFFING THE HAT (C18)
A bewigged gentleman pays an afternoon call on a lady, doffing his hat as he approaches her Date: circa 1760

DOFFING THE MASK
Doffing the mask ! Date: 1910

WASSAIL-BOWL, 12TH NIGHT
Poor old man and musical friends beg WASSAIL-BOWL from Lord of the Manor Date: 17th Century

Good Morning! A Young Dutch Boy greets his girl and suggests a ride in his hobby horse-drawn cart... Date: circa 1920

Queen Victoria riding in a carriage in Hyde Park, Westminster, London, c1840. Spectators doff their hats as the queen passes

American tycoon John D Rockefeller and his wife arriving at Cleveland, Ohio, 1912 (1951). Rockefeller (1839-1937) made his fortune in the petroleum industry

Arrival of General McClellan at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1862 (c1880). Williamsburg fell to McClellans Union army on 6th May 1862 during the Peninsula Campaign

The meeting between Henry Morton Stanley and Dr David Livingstone, Africa, 19th century
The meeting between Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) and Dr David Livingstone (1813-1873), Africa, 19th century. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume X, published by Cassell, Petter

Swiss courier, 15th century (1849). Originally from a statue on the Hotel de ville de Bale. Reproduced here from Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Inside the physicians house, 15th century (1849). Artist: A Bisson
Inside the physicians house, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 15th century manuscript illustration in Othea, held by the Royal Library, Brussels

William III entering Exeter

Claude Louis Hector de Villars wounded at the battle of Malplaquet, 1898. Artist: Barbant
Claude Louis Hector de Villars wounded at the battle of Malplaquet, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

John Martin-Harvey (1863-1944), English actor, early 20th century. Artist: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co
John Martin-Harvey, English actor, early 20th century. Harvey is seen here in a production of A Cigarette Makers Romance

Paris Berlin Race, Arrival of the winner Henry Fournier, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 14th July 1901

General Pendezecs diplomatic mission to Russia, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 13th September 1903

Departure of Colonel Marchand, Marseilles, 1900. Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) was a French emissary in Africa. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th September 1900

Calendar for 1899. Artist: F Meaulle
Calendar for 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st January 1899

Arrival of commandant Marchand in Paris, 1899. Artist: Henri Meyer
Arrival of commandant Marchand in Paris, 1899. Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) was a French emissary in Africa. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th June 1899

King Edward VII raising his hat
King Edward VII (1841-1910) - raising his top hat. Date: 1905

Theodore Roosevelt visiting Stockholm, Sweden
Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) visiting Stockholm, Sweden (just after the end of his term as 26th President of the United States). Date: 1910

Battle of Waterloo 18 June 1815. Wellington with his Staff doffing his hat (to Blucherja). Watercolour sketch by Joh Atkinson published in The Sunday Times, 21 July 1888

Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815. Wellington with his Staff doffing his hat (to Blucher). This battle brought to an end the Napoleonic Wars. Watercolour sketch by John Atkinson

Advert for Ushers Whisky by Bernard Partridge 1912
Advertisement for Ushers Whisky by Bernard Partridge - A Royal Usher gestures his guests to enter (the Palace?). Date: 1912

This Vacant Lot for Sale - Comic Postcard - Three rather eager young men (all highly optimistic - possibly a little out of their league)

Country road scene in winter 1850
Stage coach taking people home for Christmas. Date: 1850

King George V inspecting Ole Bill - Buckingham Palace
King George V inspecting Ole Bill (driven by James Melton and filled with war veterans) an LCC bus requisitioned by the War Department which saw service throughout the whole of WW1 - Buckingham

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"Doffing: Unveiling the Layers of Respect and Tradition" Padua University Facade: A timeless gesture, doffing one's hat signifies reverence for knowledge and academia at its finest. WW1 Allegory - The Allies greet the arriving Italian Soldier: In a moment of solidarity, soldiers doff their helmets to honor bravery and sacrifice on the battlefield. Doffing the Mask: Symbolizing authenticity, removing one's mask reveals vulnerability and honesty in a world often filled with pretense. WW2, London Civil Defence Christmas Card: Amidst wartime chaos, a simple act of respect as civil defense personnel doff their hats to celebrate unity and hope during Christmas. King Edward VII raising his hat: Royalty meets humility as King Edward VIII gracefully acknowledges his subjects with a respectful tip of his hat. The Field of the Cloth of Gold - Henry VIII and Francis I: Two powerful monarchs engage in diplomatic diplomacy while exchanging pleasantries through an elegant doffing display. Theodore Roosevelt visiting Stockholm, Sweden: An American president pays homage to Swedish customs by respectfully removing his hat upon arrival, fostering international goodwill. Author Henrik Ibsen (oil on canvas): Captured in artistry, Ibsen's portrait showcases intellectual prowess intertwined with societal norms as he elegantly removes his cap before commencing literary brilliance. Country Man Standing and Doffing his Cap (pen & ink on paper): A humble rural dweller exhibits old-fashioned courtesy by tipping his cap to passersby – an embodiment of rustic charm rooted in respect for others. A little girl does the splits in a jolly stage costume of striped trousers and top hat: Even children understand that performing arts etiquette includes acknowledging applause by playfully tipping her oversized top hat towards her adoring audience – pure delight. King Edward VIII at Calais Station.