Doffing Hat Collection

The latecomers, c1914. Creator: Albert Guillaume
The latecomers, c1914

King George Vs Silver Jubilee, 1935, (1937). Creator: Unknown
King George Vs Silver Jubilee, 1935, (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York with their children Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose and the Duke and Duchess of Kent leaving St

Going to Yaphank, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Going to Yaphank, between c1915 and c1920. A group of men riding a train, probably to Camp Upton, located at Yaphank on Long Island, Suffolk County, New York, during World War I

British Bid King Albert good by, 22 Nov 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British Bid King Albert good by, 22 Nov 1917 (date created or published later). British officers and soldiers cheering as Albert I, King of the Belgians

Berlin, cheering declaration of war, Aug 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Berlin, cheering declaration of war, Aug 1914. People in front of the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) in Berlin, Germany, cheering the declaration of World War I.

Plate 11 for J.G. Muller's Siegfried von Lindenberg, 1783. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Plate 11 for J.G. Muller's Siegfried von Lindenberg, 1783

Suma Urabe Suetake Meeting a Ghost with a Child, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Suma Urabe Suetake Meeting a Ghost with a Child, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

The Tenant Farmer's Rent, 1660-1668. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
The Tenant Farmer's Rent, 1660-1668

Monsieur, Auriez-vous la bonté de me dire... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Monsieur, Auriez-vous la bonte de me dire... 19th century. Summer sketch - Sir, would you be kind enough to tell me

Trop de politesse, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Trop de politesse, 19th century. Hunting Sketches - Too much politeness

Ferguson, Elsie, Miss, portrait photograph, not before 1921 Sept. 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ferguson, Elsie, Miss, portrait photograph, not before 1921 Sept. 15

Baron Komura and Kogaro Takahira in carriage, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Baron Komura and Kogaro Takahira in carriage, 1905

Russians leaving Portsmouth, 1905. Creator: Nathan Lazarnick
Russians leaving Portsmouth, 1905. Baron Rosen and Count Witte waving their hats while standing in back of an automobile. U.S

"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

Stanley s... Meeting with Emin Pasha, April 29, 1888, at Kavalli... (1901). Creator: Unknown
Stanleys Journey through Unknown Central Africa, 1887-1890: His Meeting with Emin Pasha, April 29, 1888, at Kavalli, on Lake Nyanza, (1901)

Livingstone... : The Great Missionary-Explorer found by Stanley, 1870, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Livingstones Exploration of Lake Tanganyika: The Great Missionary-Explorer found by Stanley, 1870, at Ujiji, (1901). The historic meeting between Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)

The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520, (1890). Field of the Cloth of Gold at Balinghem was a tournament held in June 1520, between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France

Visiting the Diocese, 1885, (1965). Creator: Pavel Osipovic Kovalevskij
Visiting the Diocese, 1885, (1965). Russian peasants doff their caps and make way for a coach drawn by six horses. Painting in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, c1920. Creator: Unknown
H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, c1920. The future King Edward VIII (1894-1972). Known as David within the royal family, Edward was king from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December the same

Mr. Jorrocks enters into Handley Cross, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrocks enters into Handley Cross, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Arival of the Empress Dowager Frederick of Germany at Port Victoria, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Arival of the Empress Dowager Frederick of Germany at Port Victoria, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The Prince of Wales in the uniform of the Twelfth Hungarian Hussars, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in the uniform of the Twelfth Hungarian Hussars, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

General Goddard Entering Surat, c1891. Creator: James Grant
General Goddard Entering Surat, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Study for Punch, Volume 90, 1886. Creator: Charles Samuel Keene
Study for Punch, Volume 90, 1886

10c Springfield Soldiers Fair single, 1864. Creator: Unknown
10c Springfield Soldiers Fair single, 1864

A French Gentleman of the Court of Louis XVI and a French Gentleman of the Court of
NCO190145 A French Gentleman of the Court of Louis XVI and a French Gentleman of the Court of Egalite, published in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Napoleon (1769-1821) Pays Homage to the Courage of the Wounded, 1806 (oil on canvas)
BMT156128 Napoleon (1769-1821) Pays Homage to the Courage of the Wounded, 1806 (oil on canvas) by Debret, Jean Baptiste (1768-1848); 32.2x40.4 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan

The Morning Ride, (oil on canvas)
1197612 The Morning Ride, (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 88.9x71.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Army (oil on canvas)
TW427174 The Army (oil on canvas) by Kidd, William (1796-1863); 70.2 x 51.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

The Departure, 1836 (oil on panel)
651421 The Departure, 1836 (oil on panel) by Demay, Jean Francois (1798-1850); 27x34.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Departure. Jean Francois Demay (1798-1850). Oil on panel

Ms 5064 fol. 1r The Author Presenting his Book to the Peasants
XIR200099 Ms 5064 fol.1r The Author Presenting his Book to the Peasants, from Livre des Prouffitz Champestres by Pietro de Crescenzi (1230-1320/21) (vellum) by French School

Elegant Figures in Seville (oil on canvas)
989377 Elegant Figures in Seville (oil on canvas) by Barron y Carrillo, Manuel (1814-84); 73x58.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elegant Figures in Seville. Manuel Barron y Carrillo (1814-1884)

Ms 493 f. 10v The Shepherds Dametas and Menalcas Challenging each other to a Musical
XIR187798 Ms 493 f.10v The Shepherds Dametas and Menalcas Challenging each other to a Musical Contest, from The Eclogues by Virgil with a commentary by Servius, 1469 (vellum) by French School

The Coachman, 1923 (oil on canvas)
1195737 The Coachman, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); 98.3x81.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Man Tipping his Hat, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper)
1195569 Man Tipping his Hat, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 21.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

The Visitor (Le visiteur), model probably after 1860, cast around February 1956

Asile Imperial de Vincennes: le 15 Aout, le Salut al Empereur, 1859
Asile Imperial de Vincennes: le 15 Aout, le Salut a l Empereur, 1859. Emperor Napoleon III

Collect Pond, New York City, 1798. Attributed to Archibald Robertson. Formerly attributed to Alexander Robertson

An English lawyer of the seventeenth century, (1937). Creator: Unknown
An English lawyer of the seventeenth century, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]

Old Gore House, in 1830, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Old Gore House, in 1830, (c1876). Gore House, built in the 1750s and decorated by architect Robert Adam, was residence of political reformer William Wilberforce between 1808 and 1821

King Edward VII, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone driving through Glasgow at the General Election of 1892, 1900
An echo of the past - Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone driving through Glasgow at the General Election of 1892, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P

Returned for Epping Mrs. Churchill and daughter Diana share happiness and victory, 1931, (1945). From Winston Churchill: His Life in Pictures, by Ben Tucker. [Sagall Press, Ltd. London, 1945]

His Majesty Reviewing the Volunteers on the 4th of June, 1799, 1800 (1909). Artist: Samuel William Reynolds
His Majesty Reviewing the Volunteers on the 4th of June, 1799, 1800 (1909). After Robert Ker Porter (1777-1842). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Some of our Wounded Heroes, c1917, (1917). A photograph taken of wounded soldiers on the roof of The King George Hospital, London. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Meeting of William III. and the Duke of Berwick, c1694, (c1880). A frosty interview took place between William III (1650-1702) prince of orange from birth and James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick

King James II. Landing at Kinsale, 12 March 1689, (c1880). James II and VII (14 October 1633-16 September 1701) was King of England and Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII

The View, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
The View, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

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"Doffing Hat: A Timeless Gesture of Respect and Honor" In a world where traditions fade away, the act of doffing one's hat remains an enduring symbol of respect and honor. Dating back centuries, this humble gesture has witnessed historical moments that shaped our society. One such occasion was King George V's Silver Jubilee in 1935. As crowds gathered to celebrate his reign, individuals gracefully removed their hats as a mark of reverence for the monarch who had led them through challenging times. Fast forward to 1888 when Stanley met Emin Pasha at Kavalli. The renowned explorer removed his hat in admiration for Pasha's courage and resilience amidst the untamed African wilderness. This simple act bridged cultural divides and conveyed mutual respect between two extraordinary men. Centuries earlier, during the Field of the Cloth of Gold in 1520, nobles from England and France engaged in diplomatic discussions while removing their hats as a sign of goodwill. This symbolic gesture transcended language barriers, fostering unity among nations. Even within religious contexts, hat-doffing played its part. In 1885, Pavel Osipovic Kovalevskij visited the Diocese with utmost humility, paying homage to spiritual leaders who guided communities towards enlightenment. The Prince of Wales himself embraced this tradition around c1920 when he donned his uniform as a Twelfth Hungarian Hussar. With every tip of his hat, he honored not only his regiment but also showcased camaraderie with fellow soldiers on duty. Not limited to royalty or dignitaries alone, everyday people like Mr. Jorrocks recognized the significance behind removing their headgear upon entering Handley Cross in 1854. It exemplified politeness and adherence to social norms even during fictional escapades. Across continents and cultures alike, this timeless custom prevailed throughout history's tapestry – whether it be welcoming Empress Dowager Frederick at Port Victoria or General Goddard's triumphant entry into Surat in 1891.