Presentations Collection

Cup presented to the South Wales Choral Union (engraving)
1620898 Cup presented to the South Wales Choral Union (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cup presented to the South Wales Choral Union)

Mrs Kennedy and her deb daughters
Mrs Joseph Kennedy, wife of H.E. the United States Ambassador, in a photograph to mark the presentation of two of her daughters at the first court at Buckingham Palace in May 1938

Their Majesties Court by Sir John Lavery
Reproduction of a painting by Sir John Lavery in The Sphere, of a painting which is now lost showing the scene of dazzling splendour in the ball room at Buckingham Palace during a court presentation

Reville court dress advertisement, 1927
Advertisement for Reville Ltd, dressmakers of Hanover Square, who specialised in particular in gowns for court presentations, approved by Their Majesties for Ladies attending. Date: 1927

Mr W L Thomas and the "Graphic"(b / w photo)
1596924 Mr W L Thomas and the " Graphic" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr W L Thomas and the " Graphic")

Court gowns by Reville
Court gowns approved by King George V and Queen Mary for presentation at court in the year 1926. Designed by Reville of Hanover Square. Date: 1926

Heinrich Schliemann, German archaeologist C018 / 7037
Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890). 1869 engraving of the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann. Schliemann is best known as the discoverer of the ruins of the legendary city of Troy

The Supreme Moment
Debutantes, clad in their finery curtsey to King George V and Queen Mary during a court presentation. Thus they are launched into " Society"

Silver Candelabrum, Presented to Malcolm Lewin, Esquire, by the Hindu Community of Madras (engraving)
1096433 Silver Candelabrum, Presented to Malcolm Lewin, Esquire, by the Hindu Community of Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver Candelabrum)

A court dress to curtsey in from Harvey Nichols, 1935
Advertisement for the department store, Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge, London, advertising a gown of classic simplicity to wear to a court presentation

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History of firefighting, fire pump 1890: electric fire-engine , digital improved reproduction of an original print from the 19th century

various butterfly insects, digital improved reproduction of an historical image from the year 1885

First Court of the London Season at Buckingham Palace, 1922
A cut-away diagram of Buckingham Palace showing where the first court of the London Season, 1922. The entry for those attending Court was by way of the West Portico entrance

Theatrical and vaudeville presentations, December 1923
Three photos from theatrical and vaudeville presentations, December 1923: the 8 Embassy Girls in vaudevile; the Childs brothers in London Calling

Their Majesties Third Court at Buckingham Palace, 16 May (litho)
1629712 Their Majesties Third Court at Buckingham Palace, 16 May (litho) by Hurst, Hal (b.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: Their Majesties Third Court at Buckingham Palace, 16 May)

Presentation of Testimonials to Captain Murrell, of the Steam-Ship Missouri, at the Mansion House (engraving)
1626519 Presentation of Testimonials to Captain Murrell, of the Steam-Ship Missouri, at the Mansion House (engraving) by Wilson

Presentation of the City of London Freedom to Lord Dufferin at Guildhall (engraving)
1626545 Presentation of the City of London Freedom to Lord Dufferin at Guildhall (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The King and Queen of Italy in Sardinia (litho)
1051753 The King and Queen of Italy in Sardinia (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and Queen of Italy in Sardinia)

Silver Model of Mont Valerien, presented to the "Besieged Resident"by the Proprietors of the "Daily
1057580 Silver Model of Mont Valerien, presented to the " Besieged Resident" by the Proprietors of the " Daily News" (engraving) by English School

Casket of Silver Wedding Gift to the Princess of Wales from Ladies of South Australia (engraving)
1626408 Casket of Silver Wedding Gift to the Princess of Wales from Ladies of South Australia (engraving) by English School

Testimonial presented to Mr Deputy Fry (engraving)
1057072 Testimonial presented to Mr Deputy Fry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testimonial presented to Mr Deputy Fry)

Prize Plate for a Coursing-Match, Prize Design of the Goldsmiths Company (engraving)
1624251 Prize Plate for a Coursing-Match, Prize Design of the Goldsmiths Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize Plate for a Coursing-Match)

Testimonial to Sir C J Wingfield, KCSI, CB (engraving)
1620510 Testimonial to Sir C J Wingfield, KCSI, CB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testimonial to Sir C J Wingfield, KCSI, CB)

Testimonial presented to Mr Davis of Her Majestys Staghounds (engraving)
1619290 Testimonial presented to Mr Davis of Her Majestys Staghounds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Testimonial presented to Alderman Sir Polydore de Keyser by the British Section of the Paris Exhibition (engraving)
1627028 Testimonial presented to Alderman Sir Polydore de Keyser by the British Section of the Paris Exhibition (engraving) by English School

Gold Medal given to Mr Stanley by the Royal Geographical Society (b / w photo)
1627004 Gold Medal given to Mr Stanley by the Royal Geographical Society (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Brassey Testimonial (engraving)
1625536 The Brassey Testimonial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brassey Testimonial. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 April 1851)

Key used by Prince Albert Victor at the Opening of the Edinburgh International Exhibition (engraving)
1623348 Key used by Prince Albert Victor at the Opening of the Edinburgh International Exhibition (engraving) by English School

Casket in which the Address of the City was presented to the Sultan (engraving)
1620483 Casket in which the Address of the City was presented to the Sultan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate for Presentation to Mr Capreol by his Fellow Citizens of Toronto, Canada West (engraving)
1619511 Plate for Presentation to Mr Capreol by his Fellow Citizens of Toronto, Canada West (engraving) by English School

Testimonial lately presented to the Reverend E Coleridge by Old Etonians (engraving)
1619510 Testimonial lately presented to the Reverend E Coleridge by Old Etonians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Testimonial to Mr Ramsbottom, late Engineer of the Crewe Railway Locomotive Factory (engraving)
1620877 Testimonial to Mr Ramsbottom, late Engineer of the Crewe Railway Locomotive Factory (engraving) by English School

Plate presented to Captain Litchfield, RA (engraving)
1096586 Plate presented to Captain Litchfield, RA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plate presented to Captain Litchfield, RA)

Silver Casket for the National Address to the King of the Belgians (engraving)
1104389 Silver Casket for the National Address to the King of the Belgians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince of Waless Visit to Germany for the Kaisers Birthday (engraving)
1629287 The Prince of Waless Visit to Germany for the Kaisers Birthday (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crown Prince of Siam at Port Sunlight (b / w photo)
1628734 The Crown Prince of Siam at Port Sunlight (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crown Prince of Siam at Port Sunlight)

Railway Testimonials (engraving)
1105227 Railway Testimonials (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Testimonials)

The Anglesey Testimonial (engraving)
1100701 The Anglesey Testimonial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglesey Testimonial)

Testimonial presented to Mr Sheriff Croll (engraving)
1097259 Testimonial presented to Mr Sheriff Croll (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testimonial presented to Mr Sheriff Croll)

Testimonial presented to Lewis Jacobs, Esquire, Warden of the Great Synagogue (engraving)
1097258 Testimonial presented to Lewis Jacobs, Esquire, Warden of the Great Synagogue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Silver Vase presented to the Mayor of Limerick (engraving)
1098322 Silver Vase presented to the Mayor of Limerick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver Vase presented to the Mayor of Limerick)

Norwegian Railway Testimonial presented to Mr Kershaw (engraving)
1097457 Norwegian Railway Testimonial presented to Mr Kershaw (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norwegian Railway Testimonial presented to Mr Kershaw)

Cup presented to Mr G F Watts by the Honourable Society of Lincolns Inn (engraving)
1098814 Cup presented to Mr G F Watts by the Honourable Society of Lincolns Inn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Inkstand presented to the Princess of Wales by the Ladies of the City of York (engraving)
1102571 Inkstand presented to the Princess of Wales by the Ladies of the City of York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Testimonial to the Late John Strang, Esquire, LLD, City Chamberlain of Glasgow (engraving)
1103143 Testimonial to the Late John Strang, Esquire, LLD, City Chamberlain of Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Testimonial to Major Melly, of Liverpool (engraving)
1103037 Testimonial to Major Melly, of Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testimonial to Major Melly, of Liverpool)

The Lisboa Plate (engraving)
1101818 The Lisboa Plate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lisboa Plate. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Testimonial to Captain Speke, presented by his Fathers Tenantry near Ilminster, Somerset (engraving)
1102904 Testimonial to Captain Speke, presented by his Fathers Tenantry near Ilminster, Somerset (engraving) by English School

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"Captivating Presentations: A Glimpse into Elegance and Glamour" Step back in time to witness the enchanting world of presentations, where elegance and sophistication reigned supreme. From Mrs Kennedy and her deb daughters to the grandeur of Their Majesties Court captured by Sir John Lavery, these moments were nothing short of breathtaking. Intriguingly, Mr W L Thomas's monochrome photograph in "Graphic" transports us to a bygone era filled with grace and poise. The court gowns designed by Reville adorned women with unparalleled beauty, as seen in their enticing advertisement from 1927. "The Supreme Moment" was not limited to fashion alone; it extended its reach to remarkable gifts like the Silver Candelabrum presented to Malcolm Lewin by the Hindu Community of Madras - an engraved symbol of honor and appreciation. Delving further into history, we encounter Heinrich Schliemann, a German archaeologist whose captivating presentations brought ancient civilizations back to life before our very eyes. His discoveries left us awe-inspired at his dedication and passion for unearthing hidden treasures. And who could forget about debutantes? Helen Wills graced society as a debutante herself while also making waves on tennis courts worldwide. Her presence exuded both charm and talent during this significant milestone in her life. From Harvey Nichols' court dress that demanded curtseys fit for royalty in 1935 to Buckingham Palace hosting the prestigious First Court of the London Season in 1922 - each presentation marked an unforgettable moment etched forever in history books. Not confined solely within regal circles, theatrical and vaudeville presentations captivated audiences far and wide throughout December 1923. These performances transported spectators into worlds beyond their own imagination – a testament to human creativity at its finest. Presentations held immense power; they allowed individuals from various walks of life to showcase their talents or celebrate achievements amidst a backdrop of opulence.