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Garter Collection (page 10)

"An Emblem of Prestige and Tradition: The Illustrious Garter" The garter, a symbol steeped in history and regal significance

Background imageGarter Collection: Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805). Eng

Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805). Eng
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805). British Army officer. Engraving. Colored

Background imageGarter Collection: Institution of the Order of the Garter by Edward III

Institution of the Order of the Garter by Edward III -- he invests his eldest son, Edward the Black Prince, as first Knight of the Garter, the highest order of chivalry. circa 1348

Background imageGarter Collection: Ironwork railings at Hampton Court

Ironwork railings at Hampton Court
Elaborate scroll work and foliage on the flat hammered Ironwork railings showing the Star of the Garter panel at Hampton Court, London Date: 1902

Background imageGarter Collection: 2nd Marquess Exeter

2nd Marquess Exeter
BROWNLOW CECIL, second marquess of EXETER Peer of the Realm, Knight of the Garter. with his autograph Date: 1795 - 1867

Background imageGarter Collection: Sir Thomas Erpingham 2

Sir Thomas Erpingham 2
SIR THOMAS ERPINGHAM soldier, made knight of the garter by Henry IV, with his two wives whom he married in series rather than in parallel, I trust... Date: 1387 - 1428

Background imageGarter Collection: Sir Thomas Erpingham

Sir Thomas Erpingham
SIR THOMAS ERPINGHAM soldier, made knight of the garter by Henry IV. Date: 1387 - 1428

Background imageGarter Collection: John Douglas, Bishop

John Douglas, Bishop
JOHN DOUGLAS Lord Bishop of Salisbury, Chancellor of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, depicted in all his finery as both bishop and Garter Knight. Date: 1721 - 1807

Background imageGarter Collection: Sir William Dugdale 4

Sir William Dugdale 4
SIR WILLIAM DUGDALE Antiquary, Garter-king-of- arms, author of important books on ecclesiastical architecture. Date: 1605 - 1686

Background imageGarter Collection: Sir William Dugdale 3

Sir William Dugdale 3
SIR WILLIAM DUGDALE Antiquary, Garter-king-of- arms, author of important books on ecclesiastical architecture. Date: 1605 - 1686

Background imageGarter Collection: Sir William Dugdale 2

Sir William Dugdale 2
SIR WILLIAM DUGDALE Antiquary, Garter-king-of- arms, author of important books on ecclesiastical architecture. At age 50. With his autograph. Date: 1605 - 1686

Background imageGarter Collection: Sir William Dugdale 1

Sir William Dugdale 1
SIR WILLIAM DUGDALE Antiquary, Garter-king-of- arms, author of important books on ecclesiastical architecture. At age 50. Date: 1605 - 1686

Background imageGarter Collection: Knights of Garter Gather

Knights of Garter Gather
The knights of the Order of the Garter gather at Windsor Castle to attend the wedding of Edward prince of Wales and princess Alexandra of Denmark. Date: 10 March 1863

Background imageGarter Collection: 6th Earl of Rutland

6th Earl of Rutland
FRANCIS MANNERS 6TH EARL OF RUTLAND Also Baron Ross of Ham and Honourable Knight of the Garter. Date: 1578 - 1632

Background imageGarter Collection: Royal personage with two deferential visitors

Royal personage with two deferential visitors
A royal personage (possibly King George III), speaking to two deferential-looking visitors. Date: 18th century

Background imageGarter Collection: Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield

Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield
PHILIP DORMER STANHOPE, 4th EARL OF CHESTERFIELD (1694-1773) -- a full length portrait in profile. Date: 1694 - 1773

Background imageGarter Collection: Made in the Trenches, Arf a Mo Kaiser, WW1 charity book

Made in the Trenches, Arf a Mo Kaiser, WW1 charity book
Front cover of Made in the Trenches, a book published to raise money for the Star and Garter Fund in aid of disabled soldiers and sailors during the war

Background imageGarter Collection: Violet Day Fund silver-topped Pounce pot - WWI era

Violet Day Fund silver-topped Pounce pot - WWI era
A Violet Day Fund silver (Birmingham 1904 silver mark) topped Pounce pot, with engraved violets on glass. Violet Day 1914 engraved on silver top

Background imageGarter Collection: Tobacco jar made from the base section of a brass shell

Tobacco jar made from the base section of a brass shell
A tobacco jar made from the base section of a 1915 18 pounder brass shell containing a Coldstream Guards pattern rank garter star. Trench Art

Background imageGarter Collection: Patriotic garters, WW1

Patriotic garters, WW1
Miniature portraits of Lord Kitchener and Admiral Jellicoe attached to a pair of ladies garters - fashionable patriotic fervour during the First World War. Date: 1915

Background imageGarter Collection: Society ladies as programme sellers at concert, WW1

Society ladies as programme sellers at concert, WW1
A group of well known society ladies, dubbed by The Tatler, Some Kindly " Souls" (alluding to their heritage as children or relations of the group of Edwardian intellectuals known as)

Background imageGarter Collection: Patterned stockings including patriotic flags, WW1 fashion

Patterned stockings including patriotic flags, WW1 fashion
Two pairs of stockings with the embellishment fashionable during the First World War on the left, a pair featuring squirrels on the ankles from Peter Robinson an don the right

Background imageGarter Collection: Proclamation of King George VIs accession

Proclamation of King George VIs accession
Scene at the Royal Exchange, London, on Saturday 12th December 1936, as the Garter Principal King-at-Arms proclaims King George VIs accession to the throne following the abdication of his elder

Background imageGarter Collection: King George VI and his canopy bearers, coronation

King George VI and his canopy bearers, coronation
King George VI and his canopy bearers, who are Knights of the Garter, at his Coronation on 12th May 1937. Date: May 1937

Background imageGarter Collection: Proclamation of date of the Coronation, 1952

Proclamation of date of the Coronation, 1952
The Garter Principal King at Arms from the College of Arms, proclaims the date of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II as 2 June 1953 at Stable Yard, St. Jamess Palace

Background imageGarter Collection: Advert for L & R Wooderson mens sock garter 1906

Advert for L & R Wooderson mens sock garter 1906
For gentlemen the Velvet Grip, Boston Garter comes in a varity of colours blue, pink, cardinal, black and white. Date: 1906

Background imageGarter Collection: Royal Wedding 1904 -- Prince Alexander of Teck

Royal Wedding 1904 -- Prince Alexander of Teck
Prince Alexander of Teck, later Alexander Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone (1874-1957), photographed at the time of his marriage to Princess Alice of Albany, later Countess of Athlone (1883-1981)

Background imageGarter Collection: 4th Earl Shrewsbury

4th Earl Shrewsbury
GEORGE TALBOT, fourth earl of SHREWSBURY, with his dog and his first (Anne) and second (Elizabeth) wives. Note he is wearing the Order of the Garter on his left leg. Date: 1468 - 1538

Background imageGarter Collection: Stephen Martin Leake

Stephen Martin Leake
STEPHEN MARTIN LEAKE Herald - Garter Principal King of Arms - and numismatist. Date: 1702 - 1773

Background imageGarter Collection: AM170720 089794

AM170720 089794
8, AM170720 089794

Background imageGarter Collection: AM170720 089797

AM170720 089797
8, AM170720 089797

Background imageGarter Collection: Jewel Garter Great Britain World Decorations series

Jewel Garter Great Britain World Decorations series
Artokoloro

Background imageGarter Collection: AM170720 089796

AM170720 089796
8, AM170720 089796

Background imageGarter Collection: James Duke York 1651 Etching state Sheet 11 1 / 8

James Duke York 1651 Etching state Sheet 11 1 / 8
Artokoloro

Background imageGarter Collection: AM170720 084663

AM170720 084663
8, AM170720 084663

Background imageGarter Collection: GARTER FLASK, 1926. A young woman wearing a hidden flask in her garter in Washington, D

GARTER FLASK, 1926. A young woman wearing a hidden flask in her garter in Washington, D.C. Photograph, 1926

Background imageGarter Collection: HOME INDUSTRY, 1910. A New York tenement family making garters. Photographed by Lewis Hine

HOME INDUSTRY, 1910. A New York tenement family making garters. Photographed by Lewis Hine, c1910

Background imageGarter Collection: The Investiture of his Majesty King William of Prussia with the Insignia and Habit

The Investiture of his Majesty King William of Prussia with the Insignia and Habit of the most Noble Order of the Garter

Background imageGarter Collection: Source Size = 1922 x 2525

Source Size = 1922 x 2525
Major Osmond Barnes (Tenth Bengal Cavalry), Garter King-At-Arms during the Recent Imperial Assemblage at Delhi

Background imageGarter Collection: Source Size = 5692 x 3723

Source Size = 5692 x 3723
Investiture of the King of Sardinia with the Order of the Garter, at Windsor Castle

Background imageGarter Collection: Source Size = 3956 x 3424

Source Size = 3956 x 3424
The Grand Buffet, St. George Hall, at the Garter Banquet, Given to his Majesty the King of the French

Background imageGarter Collection: Source Size = 4035 x 5933

Source Size = 4035 x 5933
Visit of the King of the French to Queen Victoria: the Garter Banquet, St. Georges Hall

Background imageGarter Collection: Source Size = 2324 x 2623

Source Size = 2324 x 2623
Enthronization of the Queen as Sovereign of the Order of the Garter

Background imageGarter Collection: Source Size = 3930 x 5876

Source Size = 3930 x 5876
Ceremony of Investiture of the Order of the Garter

Background imageGarter Collection: Source Size = 4181 x 3162

Source Size = 4181 x 3162
Visit of the King of the French to Queen Victoria; Chapter of the Order of the Garter: Investiture of the King of the French

Background imageGarter Collection: Portrait of Charles I (1600-49) c. 1617-20 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Charles I (1600-49) c. 1617-20 (oil on canvas)
BAL99914 Portrait of Charles I (1600-49) c.1617-20 (oil on canvas) by Blyenberch, Abraham van (fl.1617-22) (attr. to); 200.7x115.6 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageGarter Collection: Acaric Sock Suspender advertisement, 1898 (engraving)

Acaric Sock Suspender advertisement, 1898 (engraving)
XJF867956 " Acaric" Sock Suspender advertisement, 1898 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from The Illustrated London News)

Background imageGarter Collection: Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke, c. 1615

Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke, c. 1615
BAL72723 Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke, c.1615 by Larkin, William (fl.1608-19) (attr. to); 213.4x125. cm; Audley End, Essex, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageGarter Collection: Charles I as Prince of Wales, c. 1612-13

Charles I as Prince of Wales, c. 1612-13
BAL72720 Charles I as Prince of Wales, c.1612-13 by Peake, Robert, the Elder (c.1551-1619); 157.5x87.6 cm; University of Cambridge, UK; English, out of copyright



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"An Emblem of Prestige and Tradition: The Illustrious Garter" The garter, a symbol steeped in history and regal significance, holds a place of honor within the United Kingdom's rich heritage. From Queen Elizabeth II to King George VI, this captivating accessory has adorned the legs of esteemed individuals throughout time. Intricately woven into the tapestry of royal life, the garter is not merely an article of clothing but a testament to power and prestige. A fine photographic portrait captures King George VI donning his garter with grace and dignity, showcasing its elegance as it encircles his leg. Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh stand together in 1954, their matching garters serving as a visual representation of their unbreakable bond. H. R. H Prince Albert, known as the Prince Consort, immortalized on canvas wearing his own garter serves as a reminder that even those closest to royalty are honored by this timeless tradition. From bustling streets like Putney in London to grand ceremonies held at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Berkshire; the allure of the garter transcends geographical boundaries. It evokes images of pomp and circumstance while paying homage to centuries-old rituals. Not limited solely to British monarchs or nobility alone; even high-ranking military figures such as King Edward VIII proudly display their affiliation with prestigious orders through their adorned garters. Officers from Heralds College also bear witness to this noble tradition through their meticulously crafted attire. As one delves deeper into its history, it becomes apparent that being bestowed with an Order of the Garter is no small feat. Reserved for those who have achieved greatness or displayed unwavering loyalty towards crown and country; these great orders serve as beacons guiding society towards excellence. Yet amidst all its grandeur lies moments where simplicity intertwines with opulence.