Garter Collection (page 9)

The future King Edward VIII
Portrait of the Prince of Wales and future King Edward VIII. He is wearing the Insignia of the Garter. Photo by D. Knights Whittome, at Windsor Castle on June 10th 1911, after the investiture

Insignia of the most noble Order of the Garter
The Insignia of the Most Noble Order of the Garter - the collar, with the George appended, garter, star, and lesser George on a blue ribbon

The Heraldry of the Duke and Duchess of Kent
The Crest, Coronets, Supporters and Arms (on the dexter side surrounded by the Garter) of a Royal Prince of England with Prince George, Duke of Kents especial mark of difference on the labels

The Sacring of the Queen, Coronation 1953
Queen Elizabeth II in the simple white gown in which she was anointed. The Knights of the Garter hold a Pall/Canopy of cloth-of-gold over her. Date: 1953

Edward Vii / Wedding 1863
MARRIAGE to Princess Alexandra Knights of the Garter attend the wedding Date: 10 March 1863

Women in medicine, satirical artwork
Women in medicine. Satirical artwork of a woman representing a doctor standing next to a statue named Esculape. This is a French name for Asclepius, the Roman and Greek god of medicine

Candide and Cunegonde
Cunegonde : Please pick up my garter. Candide : With all my heart. Cunegonde : Now please put it on me

London - The Wharf, Putney with the Star & Garter Hotel. Date: circa 1910

The Bing Boys on Broadway by Fred Thomson & Harry M. Vernon; music Nat D. Ayer. First produced at The Alhambra, 16/2/1918

George, Prince of Wales, and his brother, Prince Frederick
George, Prince of Wales (later King George IV, 1762-1830), and his brother, Prince Frederick (1763-1827), Prince- Bishop of Osnabruck (later Duke of York and Albany) in Order of the Garter regalia

Visit of King George V to British troops 1914
The visit of King George V to the British army in northern France and West Flanders. During the course of his visit he reviewed the war-worn Belgian troops

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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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.