Doffing Collection (page 2)

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

Greetings from Normandy
" I send you greetings from Normandy". A Norman man in white smock, puffing on a thin pipe and doffing his remarkable hat. He carries a small wicker basket - I wonder what it contains

The Old Soldier, 1869 (oil on canvas)
XKH151671 The Old Soldier, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Storey, George Adolphus (1834-1919); 112x86.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; English, out of copyright

Cricket Phrases - A Neat Cut for Two - Street Etiquette
Cricket Phrases - A Neat Cut for Two - Two smart Gents politely raise their top hats in the direction of a rather glamorous yet also rather haughty looking woman as they pass on the pavement

Caricature of Movie Star Charlie Chaplin
Postcard caricature of Movie Star Charlie Chaplin Date: circa 1916

Taormina, Sicily, Italy - King Edward VII at the Grand Hotel S. Domenico (walking in The Cloister) Date: 1907

Two clowns and a cascade of Easter Eggs
Wishing you a Happy and Pleasant Easter. Two clowns and a cascade of Easter eggs sending Easter wishes. Date: 1906

Sadko - Russian Medieval Epic - Bilibin
A scene from Sadko - a Russian medieval epic (bylina). The title character is an adventurer, merchant and gusli musician from Novgorod. Date: 1903

Dog Doffing his Cap
Dog in a checkered jacket and striped shirt doffing his cap. Date: early 1930s

Royal Wedding in Berlin
The marriage of Princess Irene of Hesse (1866-1953) to Prince Heinrich (Henry) of Prussia (1862-1929) on 24th May 1888 at Charlottenburg Palace

Three boys playing at Motoring - two drive their wooden pretend car, complete with strapped in seat, horn (s) and solid wooden wheels

Young Oxford Student, College Master and Bulldogs
A young Oxford student greets the Master of his College with all due deference (making sure to hide his smoking pipe behind his back)

Portmanteau Buoy
A jolly Victorian gent from the days when Britain unquestionably ruled the waves doffs his hat as he floats proudly in his safety device de jour - his portmanteau buoy

Hermit living on Mount Vesuvius
Highly likely to be two slices short of a toaster, this hermit has decided to live on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius in Italy!

Alfonso XIII & Fiance
Alfonso XIII and his fiance at Biarritz

Doffing the Hat (C19)
A Frenchman raises his hat in salute, meeting a female acquaintance, while their two dogs also get acquainted and a man waters the streets with an ingenious appliance

Swiss Courier, C15
A Swiss courier

Doffing Top Hat 1834
Velvet D-B coat with broad M -cut collar, cut-away in a shallow curve, spurs, striped waistcoat, wool cloth & leather strapped pantaloons buttoning over the boots

Belted Coat / Burton 1938
A 3/4 length Four-in-one belted, double-breasted coat in waterproof gabardine with various linings, some detachable, designed specially for motorists & outdoor wear

Wassailing at the Manor
Poor old man and musical friends beg WASSAIL-BOWL from Lord of the Manor

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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.