Formal Dress Collection

Abraham Lincoln, signed carte-de-visite, 1864 (vignette, mount, gold-ruled border, ink)
985820 Abraham Lincoln, signed carte-de-visite, 1864 (vignette, mount, gold-ruled border, ink) by Berger, Anthony (fl.1861-65); 10.1x6.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham Lincoln)

A signed photograph of Sigmund Freud, c. 1921 (sepia photo)
985676 A signed photograph of Sigmund Freud, c.1921 (sepia photo) by Halberstadt, Max (1882-1940); 35.6x25.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertising poster for the London to Vichy Pullman express train, 1927 (colour lithograph)
1198038 Advertising poster for the London to Vichy Pullman express train, 1927 (colour lithograph) by Chaurand-Naurac, Jean Raoul (1878-1948)

Queen Henrietta Maria with Sir Jeffrey Hudson, 1633. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
Queen Henrietta Maria with Sir Jeffrey Hudson, 1633

Portrait of Charles Devens (1820-1891), Before 1891. Creator: Samuel Montague Fassett
Portrait of Charles Devens (1820-1891), Before 1891

Mr. Chamberlain and Mr. Churchill, 23 February 1940, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Mr. Chamberlain and Mr. Churchill, 23 February 1940, (1945). Winston Churchill (1874-1965) and British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain (1869-1940)

Great Musicians - Plate X. c1880, (1895). Artist: F Jenkins Heliog
Great Musicians - Plate X. 1895. Portraits of classical musicians; Wilma Neruda, Lady Halle, (1838-1911), Charles Halle (1819-1895), Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860-1941)

Portrait of William Henry Paget Marquess of Anglesey, half length, (oil on canvas)
827857 Portrait of William Henry Paget Marquess of Anglesey, half length, (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 76.4x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chef; Le Cuisinier, (oil on canvas)
653335 Chef; Le Cuisinier, (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 64.7x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chef; Le Cuisinier. Henri Lebasque (1865-1937). Oil on canvas

The Bachelors Birthday, (oil on panel)
989681 The Bachelors Birthday, (oil on panel) by Kaufmann (Kaufman) Isidor (1853-1921); 34.3x28.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bachelors Birthday. Isidor Kaufmann (1853-1921)

Brahms. 1893, (1895). Artist: Charles Olivier de Penne
Brahms. 1893, (1895). Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), German composer and pianist. From The Musical Educator, Volume III by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1895.]

Portrait of Henry James (1843-1916), 1909 (photographic frontispiece)
986133 Portrait of Henry James (1843-1916), 1909 (photographic frontispiece); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Henry James (1843-1916). From 'The Novels and Tales'

A cartoon depicting a dinner party where haggis is served, 19th century
5311232 A cartoon depicting a dinner party where haggis is served, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ferdinand Hodler in his Studio, in 1914, 1914 (gelatin print on cardboard)
1196141 Ferdinand Hodler in his Studio, in 1914, 1914 (gelatin print on cardboard) by Lacroix, Charles (1869-1953); 23x16.8 (oval) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lacroix)

Woman of Baghdad in formal dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)
FLO4722885 Woman of Baghdad in formal dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Homer L. Ferguson, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Homer L. Ferguson, between c1915 and c1920.

Dr. A. McL. Hamilton, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Dr. A. McL. Hamilton, between c1915 and c1920.

Foch, Clemenceau, Lloyd George, Orlando, Sonnino, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Foch, Clemenceau, Lloyd George, Orlando, Sonnino, between c1915 and c1920. Shows French General Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929), French Prime Minister Georges Benjamin Clemenceau (1841-1929)

A. Cortot, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
A. Cortot, between c1915 and c1920. Shows Swiss-French pianist Alfred Denis Cortot (1877-1962).

Lt. Roland Jackson, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Lt. Roland Jackson, between c1915 and c1920.

McCormack, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
McCormack, between c1915 and c1920. Shows Irish American tenor singer John McCormack (1884-1945) with American flag.

Nick Riggs, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Nick Riggs, between c1915 and c1920.

W.D. Stephens, between c1915 and 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
W.D. Stephens, between c1915 and 1917. Shows William Dennison Stephens (1859-1944), a U.S. Representative and Governor of California.

H.P. Davison, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
H.P. Davison, between c1915 and c1920.

Byron S. Butcher, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Byron S. Butcher, between c1915 and c1920.

Sir Maclay, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Sir Maclay, between c1915 and c1920.

Carlos M. de Cespedes, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Carlos M. de Cespedes, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Cuban writer and diplomat arlos Manuel de Ce´spedes y Quesada (1871-1939), who served as the President of Cuba.

John Lord O'Brian, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
John Lord O'Brian, between c1915 and c1920. Shows lawyer John Lord O'Brian, who served in government roles under five U. S

Sir Esme W. Howard, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Sir Esme W. Howard, between c1915 and c1920.

Otto Hue, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Otto Hue, between c1915 and c1920.

Portuguese Peace Com'n, 11 Jan 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Portuguese Peace Com'n, 11 Jan 1919. Portuguese representatives at the 1919 Peace Conference in Paris, France after World War I

Pehr Erik Skjöldebrand (1769-1826), baron, consul, governor, director general of customs... 1812
Pehr Erik Skjoldebrand (1769-1826), baron, consul, governor, director general of customs, governor of Gripsholm, married to 1. Catharina Charlotta Bagh, 2. Ulrika Magdalena Levin, 1812

Portrait of a man, 19th century. Creator: Pauline Augustin
Portrait of a man, 19th century

The German Artist Franz Riepenhausen, 1828. Creator: Olaf Johan Sodermark
The German Artist Franz Riepenhausen, 1828

Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816), politician, playwright, c1800s. Creator: John Cox Dillman Engleheart
Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816), politician, playwright, c1800s

Per Daniel Amadeus Atterbom, 1790-1855, 1831. Creator: Johan Gustaf Sandberg
Per Daniel Amadeus Atterbom, 1790-1855, 1831

Self portrait, c1830s. Creator: Egron Sellif Lundgren
Self portrait, c1830s

Johann Tobias Sergel (1740-1814), 1794. Creator: Jens Juel
Johann Tobias Sergel (1740-1814), 1794

Michael Benedicks (1768-1845), married to 1. Fanny Isak (1775-1802), 2. Henriette... 1824. Creator: Jakob Axel Gillberg
Michael Benedicks (1768-1845), married to 1. Fanny Isak (1775-1802), 2. Henriette von Halle (1786-1855), 1824

Mr Johan Henrik Scharp, 1892. Creator: Hildegard Norberg
Mr Johan Henrik Scharp, 1892

Cigar Smokers, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Cigar Smokers, mid 19th century. Miller sets the scene of this comical sketch with this caption: "Lady of the mansion gives strict orders that there is to be no drinking or smoking at her

Self-Portrait, 1854. Creator: Ferdinand Fagerlin
Self-Portrait, 1854

Untitled, c.1860. Creator: Thomas Annan
Untitled, five men, c.1860

Gustaf Jakob Edelstam (1831-1892), Doctor of law, Governor of Kalmar... c1870s. Creator: Edvard Perseus
Gustaf Jakob Edelstam (1831-1892), Doctor of law, Governor of Kalmar county, Court of appeals assessor, married to Eva Carolina Gustava von Post, c1870s

Vilhelm Stenhammar, 1871-1927, composer, 1900. Creator: Robert Thegerstrom
Vilhelm Stenhammar, 1871-1927, composer, 1900

Portrait of a Woman (with her Husband), 1647. Creator: Hendrick Bloemaert
Portrait of a Woman (with her Husband), 1647. One of a double portrait

Portrait of a Man (with his Wife), 1647. Creator: Hendrick Bloemaert
Portrait of a Man (with his Wife), 1647. One of a double portrait

Unknown gentleman, 1835. Creator: William Egley
Unknown gentleman, 1835

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"Timeless Elegance: A Glimpse into the World of Formal Dress" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of formal dress, where sophistication and style reign supreme. From a signed photograph of Sigmund Freud, capturing his intellectual prowess in sepia tones, to the regal portrait of Charles Devens, exuding confidence and authority before 1891. In this captivating collection, we encounter Great Musicians from a bygone era through Plate X. The artistic mastery of F Jenkins Heliog transports us to a symphony of elegance that resonates even today. And then there's Abraham Lincoln's signed carte-de-visite from 1864 - an iconic vignette framed with gold-ruled borders that speaks volumes about his leadership during challenging times. Queen Henrietta Maria graces our presence alongside Sir Jeffrey Hudson in Anthony van Dyck's masterpiece from 1633. Their opulent attire reflects their noble status while evoking a sense of intrigue and allure. William Henry Paget Marquess of Anglesey gazes at us with aristocratic poise as captured on canvas. His half-length portrait showcases not only his impeccable taste but also the grandeur associated with formal dress throughout history. Le Cuisinier stands tall amidst this ensemble - an embodiment of culinary excellence dressed impeccably for success. The oil painting captures both artistry and professionalism within the realm of fine dining. The Bachelors Birthday unfolds before our eyes on panel - a celebration steeped in tradition where gentlemen donned their finest attire to mark another year passed. This glimpse into social customs reminds us that formal dress is not limited to special occasions; it can elevate everyday moments into extraordinary memories. Johannes Brahms himself makes an appearance through Charles Olivier de Penne's brushstrokes from 1895. His refined demeanor echoes the timeless appeal found within each thread woven into formal garments over centuries. The Right Honourable Edward Geoffrey Stanley, Earl of Derby, K. G.