Grooms Collection

Indian Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) adult, grooming chin, captive

John Grooms Crippleage and Flower Girls Mission. Blind and Crippled Girls making artificial flowers. John Grooms vision for orphaned and disabled girls

Wild Dayrell, winner of the Derby in 1856 (albumen print)
CH451762 Wild Dayrell, winner of the Derby in 1856 (albumen print) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John A Grooms Crippleage, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
The Chippleage Wheelers at John A. Grooms Crippleage and Orphanage, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Groom, a London engraver and evangelical preacher

Advert requesting support for John Groom's Crippleage
John Groom's Crippleage took in young disabled women from around the country and offered them training in the art of making artificial flowers. Date: 1939

John Groom's Home Parade, Clacton, Essex
A parade of girls from the John Groom's Home at Clacton, led by the founder, process along Hayes Road, Clacton. The Marine Hotel is in the background. Date: Date unknown

Putting on side (engraving)
2788210 Putting on side (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Putting on side. Illustration for The History of the Hun by Arthur Moreland)

Lunch in the ruins of Hunaudaye, 1879 (oil on canvas)
OJ378778 Lunch in the ruins of Hunaudaye, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Goubie, Jean Richard (1842-99); 78.9x116.8 cm; Private Collection; © Ackermann Johnson

Hakuba no Sechie, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
Hakuba no Sechie, late 18th-early 19th century

Horses and Grooms Crossing a River, Yuan or early MIng dynasty, 14th century. Traditionally attributed to Zhao Mengfu

The Procession of the Groom (oil on panel)
3525985 The Procession of the Groom (oil on panel) by Cleve, Maerten van (1527-81); 26 x 37.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a set of four); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish

The Procession of the Bride (oil on panel)
3525984 The Procession of the Bride (oil on panel) by Cleve, Maerten van (1527-81); 26 x 37.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a set of four); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish

Trotting Cracks At Home, A Model Stable, pub. 1868
3471058 Trotting Cracks At Home, A Model Stable, pub. 1868, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

The English Generals Syces (colour litho)
726772 The English Generals Syces (colour litho) by Butler, Lady (Elizabeth S. Thompson) (1846-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English Generals Syces, in Cairo, Egypt)

Horse-Drawn Carriage in Colonial India, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
493445 Horse-Drawn Carriage in Colonial India, c.1870s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Two twins were married on the same day, in an English town, with two young people as well... (colour litho)
2778160 Two twins were married on the same day, in an English town, with two young people as well... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Monkeys at a wedding (colour litho)
3094352 Monkeys at a wedding (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkeys at a wedding. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

To Those About To Marry (colour litho)
3094387 To Those About To Marry (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Those About To Marry. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Tulips (engraving)
1612175 Tulips (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tulips. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 May 1850)

Fourth Carriage of Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
Fourth Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Bedchamber Women, Lady Harriet Clive and Lady Caroline Barrintgon, Two Grooms in Waiting, The Hon

Captain General of the Royal Archers and Life Guards
Captain General of the Royal Archers, Duke of Bucleugh, General of the Lifeguards, ensigns and mounted Life Guards in Queen Victorias coronation parade

Sale at Wards Repository, No. 2, c. 1918 (crayon & charcoal on paper)
XYC306538 Sale at Wards Repository, No.2, c.1918 (crayon & charcoal on paper) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 34.6x43.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

The Discovery of the Wood of the True Cross, from the Legend of the True Cross cycle
ALI79339 The Discovery of the Wood of the True Cross, from the Legend of the True Cross cycle, completed 1464 (fresco) (detail of 58294) by Francesca, Piero della (c.1415-92); Basilica San Francesco

Portrait of the racehorse Grey Diomed with jockey and grooms
6337425 Portrait of the racehorse Grey Diomed with jockey and grooms by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Portrait of the racehorse Grey Diomed with jockey and grooms)

The Blessing of the Marriage (oil on panel)
3525982 The Blessing of the Marriage (oil on panel) by Cleve, Maerten van (1527-81); 26 x 37.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a set of four); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish

Women making flowers 1912
Women from the John Grooms Crippleage and Blind Mission making artificial wild roses to be sold at Alexandra Day. In 1912

The Horse Mart (Barbican No. 1) 1920 (litho)
XYC286483 The Horse Mart (Barbican No. 1) 1920 (litho) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 34.3x45.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

A Light Summer Dress (engraving)
2813216 A Light Summer Dress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Light Summer Dress. Illustration for Chatterbox (1890).); © Look and Learn

Bride and groom kneeling (colour photo)
3095914 Bride and groom kneeling (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bride and groom kneeling. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

In an atmosphere of vibrant patriotism, 26 weddings were celebrated in Caprino Veronese (colour litho)
2783737 In an atmosphere of vibrant patriotism, 26 weddings were celebrated in Caprino Veronese (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Wedding Breakfast, 1862 (oil on panel)
1763989 The Wedding Breakfast, 1862 (oil on panel) by Hicks, George Elgar (1824-1914); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Huguenot Wedding (colour litho)
668546 Huguenot Wedding (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huguenot Wedding. Printed by Alf Cooke, Leeds.); © Look and Learn

Edwardian brides and bridegrooms (b / w photo)
XJF441983 Edwardian brides and bridegrooms (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Groom, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners
STC439565 Groom, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners, Costumes and Ceremonies, c.1808-12 (coloured etching) by Solvyns

The Wedding Feast (oil on panel)
3525983 The Wedding Feast (oil on panel) by Cleve, Maerten van (1527-81); 26 x 37.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a set of four); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

The Wedding Festival, celebrated throughout Lazio with 2620 weddings, took place in Rome... (colour litho)
2778203 The Wedding Festival, celebrated throughout Lazio with 2620 weddings, took place in Rome... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Wedding photo of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (b / w photo)
3103254 Wedding photo of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding photo of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth)

Horses at Exercise (oil on canvas)
OJ9508 Horses at Exercise (oil on canvas) by Sartorius, J. Francis (c.1775-1831); Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

Horsekeepers, or Ghorawallahs, c. 1860s (b / w photo)
495535 Horsekeepers, or Ghorawallahs, c.1860s (b/w photo) by Hooper, Willoughby Wallace (1837-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Horse Mart, c. 1917 (crayon on paper)
XYC306540 The Horse Mart, c.1917 (crayon on paper) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 34.8x43.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

The Godolphin Arabien, Held by a Groom, in a Landscape with a Ruined Arch
2598784 The Godolphin Arabien, Held by a Groom, in a Landscape with a Ruined Arch, 1731 (oil on canvas) by Wootton, John (c.1682-1765)

A Bridegroom comes for Marriage (gouache on paper)
5863472 A Bridegroom comes for Marriage (gouache on paper) by Shaik Muhammad Amir of Karraya (fl.1830-50); 27.8 x 38 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Bride and groom with horseshoe (colour photo)
3094517 Bride and groom with horseshoe (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bride and groom with horseshoe)

The Bad Girl Of The Family by Frederick Melville (b / w photo)
3093958 The Bad Girl Of The Family by Frederick Melville (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bad Girl Of The Family by Frederick Melville)

The interior of a Castle (a ground plan) and Pavilion or Tent, from Monuments of Nineveh
3035728 The interior of a Castle (a ground plan) and Pavilion or Tent, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard

Skiers Wedding (Colour Litho)
2784080 Skiers Wedding (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skiers wedding. Two young Swedes who had met on the snow fields were married in a sportswear)

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In the world of grooms, a captivating sight unfolds. An Indian Tiger, majestic and powerful, indulges in self-care as it meticulously grooms its chin. This adult Panthera tigris tigris exemplifies grace and elegance even in captivity. Meanwhile, John Grooms Crippleage and Flower Girls Mission stands as a beacon of hope for those in need. With their unwavering dedication, they provide support to individuals facing physical challenges, just like Wild Dayrell who triumphed as the winner of the Derby in 1856. An advert requesting support for John Groom's Crippleage echoes through time, reminding us of the importance of compassion and generosity towards those less fortunate. The annual John Groom's Home Parade in Clacton-on-Sea paints a vibrant picture where love and care take center stage. Transporting us back to c. 1800 is an image that captures a young boy grooming a horse for a gentleman. It symbolizes tradition and respect between man and beast—a bond forged through mutual understanding. The Inmates of John Grooms Orphanage for Maimed and Crippled Girls embody resilience amidst adversity. Their spirits remain unbroken as they find solace within these walls while learning valuable life skills. A beautiful engraving depicts horses being prepared on the side—an intricate process requiring precision and attention to detail—reflecting the commitment shown by dedicated grooms throughout history. Lunchtime brings forth an enchanting scene set amidst the ruins of Hunaudaye in 1879—a moment frozen on canvas forevermore. Here, grooms gather with their equine companions to share nourishment amidst ancient remnants—a testament to enduring bonds formed between man, nature, and history itself. Hakuba no Sechie transports us further back into late 18th-early 19th century Japan—where skilled craftsmen groom horses with utmost care under Kitao Shigemasa's watchful eye.