Lace Collar Collection

Portrait of Henry Wriothesley (1573-1624) 3rd Earl of Southampton c. 1600 (oil on canvas)
XCF268049 Portrait of Henry Wriothesley (1573-1624) 3rd Earl of Southampton c.1600 (oil on canvas) (detail) by English School, (17th century); 204.5x121.9 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Portrait of John Donne, c. 1595 (oil on canvas)
BAL3911 Portrait of John Donne, c.1595 (oil on canvas) by English School, (16th century); 77.1x62.5 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Sarah Childress Polk, wife of President Polk
First Lady Sarah Childress Polk, wife of President James K. Polk. Digitally colored photogravure of a painting

Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia, Daughter of Philip II of Spain
BAL35757 Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia, Daughter of Philip II of Spain by Sanchez Coello, Alonso (c.1531-88); Rafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Spanish, out of copyright

William Somerset (c. 1527-89) 3rd Earl of Worcester, 1569 (oil on panel)
XZL151576 William Somerset (c.1527-89) 3rd Earl of Worcester, 1569 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Swordsman, Le Bravo, 16th century. In black helmet and eye mask, short cape over doublet with lace collar
5912940 Swordsman, Le Bravo, 16th century. In black helmet and eye mask, short cape over doublet with lace collar, hose with garter ribbons, slashed shoes. Sword and dagger hanging from belt

Official robes of a Knight of the Iron Crown, 1816
XAM67283 Official robes of a Knight of the Iron Crown, 1816; Weltliche und Geistliche Schatzkammer, Vienna, Austria.

MOURA, Cristobal of (1538-1613). English politician at the service of Spain. Engraving. SPAIN. ARAGON. Zaragoza
CUL4860211 MOURA, Cristobal of (1538-1613). English politician at the service of Spain. Engraving. SPAIN. ARAGON. Zaragoza

Costume of the Swedes in the 16th century. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century) Travels into Norway
FLO4722233 Costume of the Swedes in the 16th century. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century) Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

MADRAZO Y KUNTZ, Luis (1825-1897). Portrait of Miguel by Cervantes Saavedra. 1860s. (18'9 x 15 cm)
CUL4876840 MADRAZO Y KUNTZ, Luis (1825-1897). Portrait of Miguel by Cervantes Saavedra. 1860s. (18'9 x 15 cm). CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de (1547-1616). Spanish writer. Etching. SPAIN

BACON, Francis (1561-1626). English politician and empiric philosopher. Engraving after a painting by Paul van Sommer
CUL4849182 BACON, Francis (1561-1626). English politician and empiric philosopher. Engraving after a painting by Paul van Sommer. Engraving. by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: BACON, Francis (1561-1626)

Rue de la Paix, from Art-Gout-Beaute, pub.1924 (pochoir)
3664631 Rue de la Paix, from Art-Gout-Beaute, pub.1924 (pochoir) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Creation Martial et Armand; Creation Drecoll; Creation Premet; Creation Molyneux;)

Mrs.Danby (engraving)
937967 Mrs.Danby (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Royal drawing room table book).

SULLY, Maximilian of Bethune, duke of (1560-1641). English statesman. Etching. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona
CUL4851107 SULLY, Maximilian of Bethune, duke of (1560-1641). English statesman. Etching. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

Peasants of Darlana or Dalecarlia county, Sweden. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century)
FLO4722252 Peasants of Darlana or Dalecarlia county, Sweden. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century) Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Blagovidov Dmitry and Anna Timofeevna with their daughters Maria and Vera, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Blagovidov Dmitry and Anna Timofeevna with their daughters Maria and Vera, 1900. From a collection of 82 photos from the archive of Yul Brynner (1920-85), the famous Hollywood actor

Ottavio Piccolomini d'Aragona, 1599-1656, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Ottavio Piccolomini d'Aragona, 1599-1656, c17th century

Self portrait, c1830. Creator: Sophie Adlersparre
Self portrait, c1830

Unknown woman, 1763. Creator: Nathaniel Hone
Unknown woman, 1763

Portrait of a Man, early 17th century. Creator: Johannes Moreelse
Portrait of a Man, early 17th century

Portrait of a Woman, 1648. Creator: Jan Verspronck
Portrait of a Woman, 1648

Unknown woman, called Marie Baudard de Sainte-James (1742-1782), married to Jean-Maurice... 1761. Creator: Jean Valade
Unknown woman, called Marie Baudard de Sainte-James (1742-1782), married to Jean-Maurice Faventines de Fontenille, 1761

Fashion Plate (Carriage Costume), 1826. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Carriage Costume), 1826

Maria Eleonora, 1599-1655, Princess of Brandenburg, Queen of Sweden, married to... 1619. Creator: Unknown
Maria Eleonora, 1599-1655, Princess of Brandenburg, Queen of Sweden, married to King Gustav II Adolf, 1619

Marcus Otto, 1600-1674, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Marcus Otto, 1600-1674, c17th century

Johann Krane, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Krane, c17th century

Johann Jakob Wolff, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Jakob Wolff, c17th century

Johann Jakob Datt von Tiefenau, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Jakob Datt von Tiefenau, c17th century

Johann Friedrich von Löben, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Friedrich von Loben, c17th century

Johann Ernst, delegate from Bavaria, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Ernst, delegate from Bavaria, c17th century

Johann Christoph Meurer, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Christoph Meurer, c17th century

Johann Balthasar Schneider, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johann Balthasar Schneider, c17th century

Johan von Krane, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan von Krane, c17th century

Johan VIII, 1601-1657, Count of Sayn and Wittgenstein, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan VIII, 1601-1657, Count of Sayn and Wittgenstein, c17th century

Johan Adler-Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Adler-Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century

Jacob Lampadius, 1593-1649, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Jacob Lampadius, 1593-1649, c17th century

Heinrich Langenbeck, 1603-1669, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Heinrich Langenbeck, 1603-1669, c17th century

Woman's plaid silk tafetta dress, France, c.1855. Creator: Unknown
Woman's plaid silk tafetta dress, France, c.1855

Kristina, i.e. (1573-1625), princess of Holstein-Gottorp, queen of Sweden, married... 17th century Creator: Anon
Kristina, i.e. (1573-1625), princess of Holstein-Gottorp, queen of Sweden, married to Charles IX, King of Sweden, 17th century

Portrait of the Actor Saint-Ange, 1785. Creator: Carl Fredrik von Breda
Portrait of the Actor Saint-Ange, 1785

Portrait of a Woman (with her Husband), 1647. Creator: Hendrick Bloemaert
Portrait of a Woman (with her Husband), 1647. One of a double portrait

Portrait of a Man (with his Wife), 1647. Creator: Hendrick Bloemaert
Portrait of a Man (with his Wife), 1647. One of a double portrait

Portrait of Virginia de Medici (1568-1615), c1590. Creator: Giovanni Maria Butteri
Portrait of Virginia de Medici (1568-1615), c1590. Daughter of Grand Duke Cosimo I of Tuscany. She is dressed in opulent clothes and sumptuous jewelry

Portrait of a Woman, 1663. Creator: Pieter Nason
Portrait of a Woman, 1663. This older woman, in lace collar, pearl necklace, and cut-stone earrings, holds open a fashionable pocket watch

Rudilf Colloredo, 1585-1657, count, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Rudilf Colloredo, 1585-1657, count, c17th century

Portrait of Ginevra Aldrovandi Hercolani, c1595. Creator: Lavinia Fontana
Portrait of Ginevra Aldrovandi Hercolani, c1595. Ginevra Aldrovandi's husband, the Bolognese senator Ercole Hercolani, died in 1593

Portrait of Livio Odescalchi, 1676-1677. Creator: Jacob Ferdinand Voet
Portrait of Livio Odescalchi, 1676-1677. Livio Odescalchi (1655-1713) was one of the most prominent figures in Rome during his lifetime

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"Lace Collar: A Timeless Fashion Statement Across Centuries" Throughout history, the lace collar has been a symbol of elegance and refinement. From the portraits of influential figures like John Donne and Sarah Childress Polk to nobleman such as William Somerset and George Villiers, this delicate accessory has adorned the necks of both men and women. In the 16th century, lace collars became increasingly popular among European aristocracy. Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia, daughter of Philip II of Spain, radiated regality with her intricate lace collar that perfectly complemented her royal attire. The allure of the lace collar continued into the 17th century when it graced the necks of notable individuals like Thomas Fairfax and Thomas Wentworth. These powerful men donned their suits of armor but added a touch of sophistication with their lacy adornments. Not limited to just formal occasions or high-ranking officials, even ladies embraced this fashion trend. In 1633, a young lady captured hearts with her plumed headdress paired elegantly with a lace collar in an oil painting that exuded gracefulness. From England to Scotland, from soldiers to politicians, from nobles to artists - all were captivated by the charm and beauty brought forth by wearing a lace collar. Figures like George Monck and James Hamilton showcased their status through these exquisite accessories which added an air of grandeur to their ensembles. As time passed, fashions evolved yet one thing remained constant -the timeless appeal of the lace collar. Its intricate patterns continue to inspire designers today as they create modern interpretations that pay homage to its historical significance. Whether worn by kings or queens or displayed in works of art for centuries on end, there is no denying that the humble lace collar holds within it stories untold; tales woven into every stitch that speak volumes about style across generations.