Garter Collection (page 2)

Boy sits and reads in a book, 1860-1890. Creator: Carl Gustaf Hellqvist
Boy sits and reads in a book, 1860-1890

Men of the Island Carib or Kalinago people. The wear loincloths, armlets, garters, tattoos and nose piercings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

Actress Honor Blackman, feature for Donald Zec. 3rd February 1963

Edward, HRH Prince of Wales wearing the Robes of the Garter
Edward, HRH Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII 1894-1972) wearing the Robes of the Garter. Taken at Windsor Castle by David Knights Whittome on June 10th 1911 after the Investiture

Herculine strongwoman
Herculine, known as the female Samson as she lifted weights by her hair. Hooks can be seen in this photograph attached to her hair

The Cocktail Bar at the Garter Club, 52 Grosvenor Street - decorated in mock-heraldic style. The Table tops represent the titles of well-known Inns. Date: 1933

Two Suriname snakes: Green snake and checkered
Two Suriname snakes: Green snake (Malayan green whipsnake, Ahaetulla mycterizans?) and checkered garter snake, Thamnophis marcianus

Ceremonial dress of orders of chivalry, 16th century
Ceremonial robes of knights of the Golden Fleece A, Order of the Garter B, Teutonic Knights C, D, and sword and wreath of Georg Hund von Wenkheim E

His Royal Highness The Price of Wales escorts Her majesty Margrethe II Queen of Denmark at the Order of the Garter service. 16th June 1980

Actress Sherrie Hewson pictured during her wedding to British Aerospace engineer Ken Boyd at St. Andrews Church in Ham Common, Surrey

Men and women in St Trinians costume, Cornwall
Men and women in St Trinians school uniform, Cornwall, possibly university students during rag week. Date: circa 1980s

Model wearing a tight knitted sweater in a diamond pattern of rib and garter stitch. Date: 1940

HRH Queen Mary wearing Order of the Garter robes and insignia - hand tinted photograph

Garter Point Ypres Belgium 24th October 1917 WW1

Dead soldiers outside bunker, Garter Point near Ypres, Belgium, 24th Oct 1917

Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge early 1900's

Tonbridge Shipbourne Road early 1900s

Woman in crinoline dress, getting ready to go out
Woman in crinoline dress in front of her mirror, getting ready to go out Date: circa 1850s

Henry William Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey, KG, British army officer and politician. Date: 1821

Illustration of an elegant woman getting into her car at a motor show, clutching a brace of car brochures and magazines. As she enters the car, a garter can just be glimpsed peeping from her skirt

A knight of the Garter in the costume worn during medieval times. Date: circa 1470

She took off her golden garter and put it round the Roe Buck's neck. Illustration by Arthur Rackham
492383 She took off her golden garter and put it round the Roe Buck's neck. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, Little Brother and Little Sister

The latest thing in flasks, Washington, D. C. 1926 (b/w photo)
1582588 The latest thing in flasks, Washington, D.C. 1926 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Dancer Mlle)

Creation of the order of the garter, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4963589 Creation of the order of the garter, 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Creation of the order of the Garter, April 1348)

Femme au miroir. Peinture de Alexander Vasilyevich Shevchenko (Alexandre Chevtchenko) (1883-1948), huile sur toile
FIA5328221 Femme au miroir. Peinture de Alexander Vasilyevich Shevchenko (Alexandre Chevtchenko) (1883-1948), huile sur toile, 1913. Art russe, 20e siecle, avant garde

Marquise de Merteuils visit to Cecile de Volangess bedchamber, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre
3025986 Marquise de Merteuils visit to Cecile de Volangess bedchamber, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub

Detail of The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian (oil on canvas)
IND368824 Detail of The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian (oil on canvas) by Ferrari, Defendente (fl.1500-35); Museo Civico, Turin, Italy; Index Fototeca

Woman at her Toilet, 1655-60 (oil on panel)
3545930 Woman at her Toilet, 1655-60 (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 37x27.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

King Manuel of Portugal, as a boy (b / w photo)
715609 King Manuel of Portugal, as a boy (b/w photo) by Portuguese Photographer (19th century); Library of Congress, Washington D.C

Pair of garters, c. 1770-90 (silk & metal)
1547594 Pair of garters, c.1770-90 (silk & metal) by French School, (18th century); each 30.5x2.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Young woman in a fawn dress (oil on canvas)
992455 Young woman in a fawn dress (oil on canvas) by Mercier, Philippe (1689-1760); 127x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seated on a chaise longue in an interior)

Portrait of Henry Danvers, 1st Earl of Danby, in robes of a Knight of the Garter, c. 1630 (oil on canvas)
710999 Portrait of Henry Danvers, 1st Earl of Danby, in robes of a Knight of the Garter, c.1630 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); State Hermitage Museum, St

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Common garter snake, Thamnophis sirtalis, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

The Page, (watercolour)
826683 The Page, (watercolour) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 30.3x14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Page. Daniel Maclise (1806-70). Watercolour

The Kings Emblem as Sovereign of the Order of the Garter (litho)
1629589 The Kings Emblem as Sovereign of the Order of the Garter (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Commission on the South African War, a Sitting at Westminster (litho)
1601159 The Royal Commission on the South African War, a Sitting at Westminster (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Honi Soit qui Mal y Pense"(colour litho)
670076 " Honi Soit qui Mal y Pense" (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Nawab of Junagadh, KG, CSI, and his Court (engraving)
1057836 The Nawab of Junagadh, KG, CSI, and his Court (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nawab of Junagadh, KG, CSI, and his Court)

Edward, the Black Prince, and the Order of the Garter (colour litho)
3101686 Edward, the Black Prince, and the Order of the Garter (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward, the Black Prince, and the Order of the Garter)

The origin of the order of the Garter (colour litho)
3091429 The origin of the order of the Garter (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: The origin of the order of the Garter)

Tomb of Abbot Ingon, Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Paris (died 1025)
6338872 Tomb of Abbot Ingon, Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Paris (died 1025) by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Tomb of Abbot Ingon, Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Paris (died 1025)

Sir William Paulet (1474 / 5-1572) 1st Marquess of Winchester (oil on panel)
SOA235433 Sir William Paulet (1474/5-1572) 1st Marquess of Winchester (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 38x31 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

The Masonic Banquet at the Mansion House, the Prince of Wales proposing the Lord Mayors Health (engraving)
1060331 The Masonic Banquet at the Mansion House, the Prince of Wales proposing the Lord Mayors Health (engraving) by Durand

The New Conservative Government, a Cabinet Council (engraving)
1058653 The New Conservative Government, a Cabinet Council (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Conservative Government, a Cabinet Council)

Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester and the Garter Mission in Japan to bestow upon Emperor Showa (Hirohito) (1901-1989) the Stranger Knight of the Order of the Garter (KG); conferred in 1929

The Lesser George, of the Garter (engraving)
7158683 The Lesser George, of the Garter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lesser George, of the Garter)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Jarretiere; Garter; Knieband (engraving)
7196436 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Jarretiere; Garter; Knieband (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jarretiere; Garter; Knieband)

Wedding Garter, c. 1938. Creator: Syrena Swanson
Wedding Garter, c. 1938

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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.