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Formal Collection (#100)

"Step into a world of elegance and grandeur at the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool. The epitome affairs, this iconic venue has witnessed countless enchanting evenings

Background imageFormal Collection: Mirabell Gardens and Schloss Mirabell, Salzburg, Austria, Europe

Mirabell Gardens and Schloss Mirabell, Salzburg, Austria, Europe

Background imageFormal Collection: Schloss Hellbrunn pleasure gardens, near Salzburg, Austria, Europe

Schloss Hellbrunn pleasure gardens, near Salzburg, Austria, Europe

Background imageFormal Collection: Mckinley / Petit Parisien

Mckinley / Petit Parisien
WILLIAM MCKINLEY 25th US President at his 1901 inauguration in Washington

Background imageFormal Collection: Barrack Life 1896

Barrack Life 1896
Smartly-dressed soldiers strike a rather formal pose as they sit at a long table in their barracks

Background imageFormal Collection: Bathing in the Sea / 1911

Bathing in the Sea / 1911
A group of men, women and children having fun bathing and paddling in the sea; one lady wears quite a formal long dress and black hat

Background imageFormal Collection: Louis Xiv / Fontainebleau

Louis Xiv / Fontainebleau
Cardinal Chigi, on behalf of his Uncle Pope Alexander VII, apologises to Louis XIV for ill-treatment of some French at Rome; the interview takes place in Louis bedroom

Background imageFormal Collection: Evening Dress Suit 1938

Evening Dress Suit 1938
Evening dress suit worn with white waistcoat & bowtie. Perfect the formal evening functions

Background imageFormal Collection: Social / Vienna Ball 1904

Social / Vienna Ball 1904
The Vienna Ball

Background imageFormal Collection: Male Type / Man about Town

Male Type / Man about Town
Formal wear: morning suit with top hat, cane & spats

Background imageFormal Collection: Chateau Circa 1700

Chateau Circa 1700
Birds eye view of a French chateau with its walled foret, formal gardens and lake. A moat surrounds the chateau on two sides, a turreted wall on the others

Background imageFormal Collection: Class Photograph / 1920

Class Photograph / 1920
The children of Wilson House, the 2nd year group of Downhills Central School, Tottenham

Background imageFormal Collection: Palace of G-Duke Tuscana

Palace of G-Duke Tuscana
Design of the sumptuous Garden & Palace of the Grand Duke of Toscana shows a series of formal Italian gardens including fountains, an obelisk & covered walkways

Background imageFormal Collection: Villa Mattei by Rossi

Villa Mattei by Rossi
VILLA MATTEI OR VILLA COELI MONTANA built in 1582 by Ciriaco Mattei showing a series of formal Italian gardens & buildings including a maze, obelisk & statuary

Background imageFormal Collection: Formal French Garden1738

Formal French Garden1738
Les Jardins de Proprete. Formal gardens in the French style

Background imageFormal Collection: Tying an Ascot Tie 1906

Tying an Ascot Tie 1906
How to tie the " Ascot" necktie. A step by step guide to achieving the knot. Fashionable from 1876, it was similar to the Octagon tie

Background imageFormal Collection: Costume / Man 1955

Costume / Man 1955
Frenchman in a formal pin- striped suit with a double- breasted jacket with long lapels which end at the second button & a trilby hat

Background imageFormal Collection: Family Wedding

Family Wedding
A formal wedding photo - with all the family involved

Background imageFormal Collection: Wedded Couple 1930S

Wedded Couple 1930S
Newly-wedded couple in formal dress, he with a buttonhole, she with a bouquet

Background imageFormal Collection: Princess Alice (Hesse)

Princess Alice (Hesse)
ALICE DUCHESS OF HESSE- DARMSTADT formal portrait of the Princess with a bust of her father, Prince Albert

Background imageFormal Collection: Dressed for Dinner

Dressed for Dinner
British officers wear formal evening dress, in all its glory, to consume their evening meal in a mess tent after a day spent hunting elephants in Mysore

Background imageFormal Collection: Electric Fire Brochure

Electric Fire Brochure
A uniformed maid carries a flaming plum pudding into the dining room where the family sit in formal dress, warmed by the glow of a Creda electric fire. Date: 1933-4

Background imageFormal Collection: Orangery, Versailles

Orangery, Versailles
Bird s-eye view of the finest building at Versailles: the Orangery built by Mansart, 1685 Plate from Vol.II page 95 of " Nouvelle Descriptions des Chateaux de Versailles

Background imageFormal Collection: Birds Eye View of Pisa

Birds Eye View of Pisa
A bird s-eye view of Pisa showing the river Arno flowing through the middle. Buildings and formal gardens have all been recorded

Background imageFormal Collection: Haus Surenbergs C18Th

Haus Surenbergs C18Th
Moated mansion 27 miles north of Munster. Bought in the 18th century by Carl van Zuydtwyck, a Dutch aristocrat and is still lived in by his descendants

Background imageFormal Collection: Wimpole Hall 1704

Wimpole Hall 1704
WIMPLE in the County of CAMBRIDGESHIRE. A bird s-eye view of the hall built in 1643 showing formal gardens, tree- lined walks, a deer park and extensive parkland

Background imageFormal Collection: Christ Church 1675

Christ Church 1675
A bird s-eye view of the college showing Tom Quad, Peckwater Quad, Cathedral Church, Chaplains lodgings, Christ Church meadow, library, dining hall, kitchen & formal gardens

Background imageFormal Collection: Corpus Christi 1675

Corpus Christi 1675
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library, the Deans lodgings & the formal gardens. One of 39 engravings made of Oxford Colleges by Loggan

Background imageFormal Collection: Jesus College 1675

Jesus College 1675
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library, the Deans lodgings & the formal gardens. One of 39 engravings made of Oxford Colleges by Loggan

Background imageFormal Collection: Men and Boys

Men and Boys
Two men, one in formal wear (academician ?) and one in outdoor wear, with two boys, one in zouave outfit, the other in a kilt and bonnet

Background imageFormal Collection: Garden Zuydtwyck

Garden Zuydtwyck
A very formal garden in the castle of Zuydtwyck, in the Netherlands

Background imageFormal Collection: Noblemans Outing

Noblemans Outing
When a Samoan person of consequence goes out, he does so in a formal procession with a huge umbrella to shield him from the sun and a retinue of servants

Background imageFormal Collection: Japanese Visit

Japanese Visit
Social visits among the Japanese are apt to be very formal - the tea ceremony is a ritualised affair and a hostess is judged by her ability to perform it well

Background imageFormal Collection: Meeting of Directory

Meeting of Directory
Formal audience of the Directoire in the Palais du Luxembourg, Paris, held by the five elected members, marking the nominal termination of the revolutionary period

Background imageFormal Collection: Costume / Day Outfit

Costume / Day Outfit
Formal dress clothes for a daytime function: a braid trimmed morning coat - the Mayfair, narrow grey striped trousers, spats, stiff collar & tie, gloves, cane & top hat

Background imageFormal Collection: Formal Dinner Party 1880

Formal Dinner Party 1880
A formal dinner party



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"Step into a world of elegance and grandeur at the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool. The epitome affairs, this iconic venue has witnessed countless enchanting evenings. " "Immerse yourself in history at Balliol College 1675, where the echoes of scholarly pursuits and intellectual conversations still resonate within its hallowed halls. " "Discover the timeless charm of Sidney Sussex College, a place where tradition meets academia in perfect harmony. Let its stunning architecture transport you to another era. " "Indulge in regal opulence at Osborne House, Isle of Wight. This majestic residence, nestled amidst picturesque surroundings, offers a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle enjoyed by Queen Victoria herself. " "Transport yourself back to 1675 as you explore Lincoln College's magnificent grounds. Every corner exudes an air of formality that harks back to a bygone era. " "Pembroke College 1675 invites you to step into its storied past and experience the grace and refinement that have defined this esteemed institution for centuries. " "Inspired by Jane Austen's classic tale PRIDE & PREJUDICE? Imagine Elizabeth Bennet's heart racing as she overhears Mr Darcy's whispered words during an unforgettable ballroom scene. " "Witness history unfold as the First Parliamentary Labour (Socialist) Party gathered – a pivotal moment that marked a significant shift in political ideologies towards social justice and equality. "Savor moments of tranquility amid exquisite beauty with water fountains and statues adorning Blenheim Palace's garden before exploring its splendid interiors – an embodiment splendor. "At Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, immerse yourself in Queen Victoria’s world through her personal sanctuary. Experience firsthand how formality intertwined with royal life during her reign. " "Gaze upon Sigmund Freud himself captured in sepia tones - his penetrating gaze hinting at profound thoughts hidden beneath his formal demeanor - reminding us why he remains an icon of psychology.