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Monks at the Simtokha Dzong in Bhutan. Built in 1629 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, who unified Bhutan

Monks buying cloth in a store in Thimphu, Bhutan

Prince Edward and Princess Mary at the 1911 coronation
Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972), later King Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor, together with his sister, Princess Mary, later Viscountess Lascelles (1897-1965)

The comfort of a cigarette
Lou Urlings

The Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII)
3781053 The Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII); (add.info.: The Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) copy of the portrait by A. S. Cope

Coronation of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-1918) in 1896, 1896 (colour litho)
CHT220446 Coronation of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-1918) in 1896, 1896 (colour litho) by Russian School (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Fashion Plate (Promenade Dress), 1816

Fashion Plate (Evening Half Dress), 1814

Fashion Plate (Opera Dress), 1809

Fashion Plate (Parisian Carriage Dress), 1819

Adam de Cambrai, first president of the Parlement de Paris, d. 1456. In cap cap and robes
FLO4570705 Adam de Cambrai, first president of the Parlement de Paris, d. 1456. In cap cap and robes, black velvet collar and cuffs

St. Jerome in his Study (fresco)
XIR429095 St. Jerome in his Study (fresco) by Tommaso da Modena (1325-76); San Nicolo, Treviso, Italy; (add.info.: Saint Jerome etudiant;St. Jerome (c. 347-420) translator of the Bible into Latin;)

Pope Benedict XV (gouache with wash on paper)
NGW385980 Pope Benedict XV (gouache with wash on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); National Museum Wales; (add.info.: Giacomo della Chiesa (1854-1922)

A Ward of Chancery, published by S.W. Fores (etching)
NCO193113 A Ward of Chancery, published by S.W. Fores (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: George)

Portrait of a Cardinal (charcoal & w/c on paper)
NGW385990 Portrait of a Cardinal (charcoal & w/c on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 25.9x32.7 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

A.G. Edwards, Archbishop of Wales (oil on canvas)
NGW390178 A.G. Edwards, Archbishop of Wales (oil on canvas) by Solomon, Solomon Joseph (1860-1927); 61x50.5 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Horatio (1630-87) First Viscount Townsend (oil on canvas)
NGW238891 Horatio (1630-87) First Viscount Townsend (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 221x129.9 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

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The Prince at Grass and The Prince in Clover, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193109 The Prince at Grass and The Prince in Clover, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

19th century vintage photograph India - village life in Bengal, Samuel Bourne, 1860s

19th century vintage photograph India - Jain temples Halebidu

India - bullock cart
19th century vintage photograph India - bullock cart

India - Raja of Mahmudabad
19th century vintage photograph India - Raja of Mahmudabad

Philippa Fendall Stewart, nee Wendell, Countess of Galloway, pictured in the robes and tiara she wore for the coronation of King George VI in 1937. Date: 1937

King William II crossing the river at the Battle of the Boyne, Ireland, 1 July 1690. Deposed Catholic King James II of England losing his wig and hat as he flees on horseback

German knight in armour of the late 14th century. In bascinet with vizor and camail, surcoat and cape, chainmail and plate armour, holding a lance and mace. St

The woman who touched the hem of his garment, illustration from
IL281084 The woman who touched the hem of his garment, illustration from Women of the Bible, published by The Religious Tract Society, 1927 (colour litho) by Copping

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

Various types of clothes worn by Indian men. Man of distinction with prayer beads, and men in dhoti. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1763-1814. In the grand costume of the empress, purple velvet manteau and dress embroidered in silver

Lord Louis Mountbatten in robes as Viceroy of India
Lord Louis Mountbatten in his robes as Viceroy of India

Queen Mary, consort of King George V, in Coronation robes, 1911 (b / w photo)
3104134 Queen Mary, consort of King George V, in Coronation robes, 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary (1867-1952)

Academic procession, Lanchester College of Technology, Coventry, 13th May 1961

Queen Elizabeth II leaves the Guildhall, Swansea, with Mayor Alderman F. C Jones
Queen Elizabeth II leaves the Guildhall, Swansea, with Mayor Alderman F.C Jones. 26th June 1965

The Lord Mayor of Coventry, Alderman Mrs Pearl Hyde, talking with Mr Gordon Churchill (left) and Lord Mills before the dinner. 28th November 1957

Lady Churchill was introduced to the House of Lords as Baroness Spencer-Churchill of Chartwell. She chose as her sponsors two wartime colleagues of Sir Winston Churchill

Scene from the play The Three Musketeers. 13 December 1921

Queen Elizabeth II waving at the crowd during their Silver Jubilee celebrations. June 1977 R77-3225B-001

St. Luke, seated on a cloud with an open book in both hands, a bull lying at his feet, from a series of the four evangelists after Agostino Veneziano, which are in turn after Giulio Romano, after 1518

The Lord Mayors Scarlet Robe, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Lord Mayors Scarlet Robe, 1844. Ceremonial dress of the Lord Mayor of the City of London....on the bench, at the Mansion-house and in the Central Criminal Court, he is attired in a scarlet robe

Emperor Justinian and Members of His Court, Byzantine, early 20th century (original dated 6th century)

Coptic Christian Priest - possibly in Egypt circa 1910s

Christening of Prince Peter of Yugoslavia (1923-1970) in October 1923 in Belgrade.Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) acted as Chief Witness as he did at King Alexanders wedding

Portrait of Yun Dongseom (1710-1795), ca. 1790-1805. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Yun Dongseom (1710-1795), ca. 1790-1805. Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)

Samurai and Wakashu (Bushi to wakashu), early 18th century. Creator: Miyagawa Issho
Samurai and Wakashu (Bushi to wakashu), early 18th century

Watta Raka Anunayaka Farunansa, Buddhist head priest, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of a shaven-headed priest of the Buddha temple at the Malwathu Maha Viharaya, a monastery in Kandy

Tou Mu, Goddess of the North Star, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Tou Mu, Goddess of the North Star, 1922. Doumu, a goddess in Chinese religion and Taoism, the feminine aspect of Heaven, seen to possess many arms and three eyes which symbolise her power to see

The Taoist Triad, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Taoist Triad, 1922. The Taoist Trinity, three highest Gods in the Taoist pantheon, Yuanshi Tianzun, Lingbao Tianzun and Daode Tianzun. From " Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C

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"Robes: A Tapestry of History, Art, and Culture" Step into the world as we unravel their rich tapestry throughout history. From Queen Elizabeth II's regal attire in Pietro Annigoni's iconic portrait to the mysterious allure of "The Thief" depicted by Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa, they have adorned figures both noble and enigmatic. Intrigue deepens with a glimpse into the 17th-century artwork showcasing a Plague doctor donning a distinctive robe while battling an invisible enemy. Meanwhile, Tsai Shen Yeh, the Chinese God of wealth, bestows prosperity upon those who revere him in his resplendent robe. Delve into realms beyond reality with Harry Clarke's haunting depiction of "The Song of the Mad Prince, " where ethereal robes mirror the madness within. Nicolas Poussin's masterpiece "Et in Arcadia ego" transports us to idyllic shepherd life amidst flowing robes that whisper tales untold. From Lawrence of Arabia's desert adventures to Zen priest Ikkyu Osho seeking enlightenment in simple robes, these garments transcend time and cultures. Even Dante himself is immortalized alongside his Divine Comedy by Domenico di Michelino’s brushstroke on vibrant fabric. Witness St Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury draped in colored elegance or Her Majesty the Queen Mother surrounded by her pages exuding grace and dignity. Andrey Rublyov brings divinity to life through "The Trinity, " where celestial beings are swathed in heavenly robes that radiate spiritual power. Throughout centuries and continents, whether symbolizing authority or spirituality, they have woven themselves deeply into our collective consciousness. They embody stories whispered from one generation to another – tales that remind us that beneath every robe lies a story waiting to be told.