Societies Collection (page 3)

Valentine's day, c.1910 (print)
7293220 Valentine's day, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Society. Holidays. "To my Valentine". Postcard from Valentine's day, England, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Frederick V, 1596-1632, Elector Palatine, King of Bohemia, c.1624 (oil on panel)
7337901 Frederick V, 1596-1632, Elector Palatine, King of Bohemia, c.1624 (oil on panel) by English School, (17th century); 64.8x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Francis, Duke of Anjou, 16th century (engraving)
7341620 Francis, Duke of Anjou, 16th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); 16.6x21.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Fashion, clothes in France, around 1630-1640, from left, twice Maria de Medici
7278110 Fashion, clothes in France, around 1630-1640, from left, twice Maria de Medici; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashion, clothing in France, around 1630-1640, from left)

Unidentified lady, early 17th century (watercolour, gum arabic, vellum, gilt)
7340109 Unidentified lady, early 17th century (watercolour, gum arabic, vellum, gilt) by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617); 5.1x4.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, 1739 (engraving & etching)
7342125 Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, 1739 (engraving & etching) by Houbraken, Jacobus (1698-1780); 44.3x29.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A group seated at a table, 1802 (pen, ink)
7339867 A group seated at a table, 1802 (pen, ink) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 12.9x9.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent (1735-1823), 1806 (oil on canvas)
7338043 Rear-Admiral Sir John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent (1735-1823), 1806 (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Domenico (1759-1840); 237.5x147.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

"First Day o Sunday School", US Baptist religious school. 19th century (engraving)
FGL5462776 "First Day o Sunday School", US Baptist religious school. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: A kindergarten teacher from the "First Day o Sunday School")

The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace
5856316 The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace.; (add.info.: The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace)

The famous hairstyle inspired by the Belle Poule, a naval frigate that distinguished itself in combat in 1778
5856315 The famous hairstyle inspired by the Belle Poule, a naval frigate that distinguished itself in combat in 1778.; (add.info.: The famous hairstyle inspired by the Belle Poule)

The Queen in grey-white half-mourning dress
5856345 The Queen in grey-white half-mourning dress.; (add.info.: The Queen in grey-white half-mourning dress. Hand-colored lithograph from "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette)

Marie Antoinette's four-wheel barouche carriage for a promenade, 1885 (lithograph)
5893619 Marie Antoinette's four-wheel barouche carriage for a promenade, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Marie Antoinette's four-wheel barouche carriage for a promenade)

Marie Antoinette's Berlin for the flight to Varennes, 1885 (lithograph)
5893618 Marie Antoinette's Berlin for the flight to Varennes, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Marie Antoinette's four-wheel Berlin carriage for the flight to Varennes)

Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette, after a miniature by Sicard, 1885 (lithograph)
5893603 Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette, after a miniature by Sicard, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette, after a miniature by Louis Marie Sicard)

Woman in English-ingenue headdress with feathers, and woman with hedgehog hairstyle and lazy-woman bonnet
5856339 Woman in English-ingenue headdress with feathers, and woman with hedgehog hairstyle and lazy-woman bonnet.; (add.info.: Woman in English-ingenue headdress with feathers)

Woman wearing a dress of English silk with hair in the councillor style
5856335 Woman wearing a dress of English silk with hair in the councillor style.; (add.info.: Woman wearing a dress of English silk with hair in the councillor style)

Woman in puce taffeta caraco over a petticoat of pink taffeta
5856334 Woman in puce taffeta caraco over a petticoat of pink taffeta.; (add.info.: Woman in puce taffeta caraco over a petticoat of pink taffeta)

Man in wool redingote in the colour of London-chimney soot with sailor sleeves
5856323 Man in wool redingote in the colour of London-chimney soot with sailor sleeves.; (add.info.: Man in wool redingote in the colour of London-chimney soot with sailor sleeves)

Head of a daughter of Pharaoh Akhenaten. Green feldspar sculpture. Egypt, New Kingdom, XVIII dynasty (Amenophis IV)
BEN5472858 Head of a daughter of Pharaoh Akhenaten. Green feldspar sculpture. Egypt, New Kingdom, XVIII dynasty (Amenophis IV, 1373 -1357 BC), 14th century BC

The reception of Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) at Fonthill (Wiltshire, England), on March 20, 1801
MMM5478542 The reception of Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) at Fonthill (Wiltshire, England), on March 20, 1801, at the property and at the invitation of William Beckford

Elegant society at the harvest, 1857 (Engraving)
7422849 Elegant society at the harvest, 1857 (Engraving); (add.info.: Society. Fashion. Elegant society at the harvest. Engraving in: Journal des Tailleurs, France, 1857.); © Archives Charmet.

18Th Century Aristocratic Women Receiving Private Lesson From A Tutor. After A Work By Rossi
UIG5420409 18Th Century Aristocratic Women Receiving Private Lesson From A Tutor. After A Work By Rossi. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, Circa 1880 ©UIG/Leemage.

Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph)
FIA5409439 Equestrian Portrait of Nicholas II of Russia, 1896 (colour lithograph) by Bakmanson, Hugo Karlovich (1860-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blind man's buff
7243396 Blind man's buff; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind man's buff, 19th century parlour games. From L'Univers Illustre, published Paris, 1859); Photo © Ken Welsh

Sketch portrait of Louis Charles, Louis XVII, at the Temple, 1885 (lithograph)
5893625 Sketch portrait of Louis Charles, Louis XVII, at the Temple, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Sketch portrait of Louis Charles, Louis XVII, imprisoned at the Temple)

Entrance to the tower of the Temple, Paris, 1885 (lithograph)
5893620 Entrance to the tower of the Temple, Paris, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Entrance to the tower of the Temple, where Marie Antoinette was imprisoned. Entree de la tour du Temple)

Seated statue of Rahotep, detail, 4th dynasty, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058366 Seated statue of Rahotep, detail, 4th dynasty, limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Decapitating a turtle at a Paris restaurant, from "Paris Herself Again" by George Augustus Sala
6428071 Decapitating a turtle at a Paris restaurant, from "Paris Herself Again" by George Augustus Sala, published 1882 (print); (add.info)

Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 6
7242664 Interior, the southern chapel (chapel of St. James?), murals, 1594 (?), scene 6: 'Archbishop of Reims called as arbitrator by the monks of Arras tries to convince the Count of Flanders;

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293403 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid cleaning. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293397 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid sewing. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Lloyd George (1863-1945): Conservative poster, against Old Age Pensions, 1905-6
BAL11545 Lloyd George (1863-1945): Conservative poster, against Old Age Pensions, 1905-6; Private Collection.

Riders at Hyde Park Corner, London during the Season (engraving)
8631303 Riders at Hyde Park Corner, London during the Season (engraving) by Chelminski, Jan van (1851-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riders at Hyde Park Corner, London during the Season)

Looking up Broadway, near Grace Church (engraving)
8651114 Looking up Broadway, near Grace Church (engraving) by Frost, Arthur Burdett (1851-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Looking up Broadway, near Grace Church. Broadway, New York)

"At night, in the season, it is a sight to see the long line of carriages, orderly arrayed
8651113 "At night, in the season, it is a sight to see the long line of carriages, orderly arrayed, waiting" (engraving) by Almond

A temporary bridge across the canal of the Redeemer, Redentore (engraving)
8651108 A temporary bridge across the canal of the Redeemer, Redentore (engraving) by Zezzos, Alezzandro (1848-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Restaurant Dominique (engraving)
8651696 The Restaurant Dominique (engraving) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Restaurant Dominique. Nevsky Prospect, St Petersburg, Russia)

Votaries of the Weed No 4 (colour litho)
8660494 Votaries of the Weed No 4 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 4)

Old Harrovians (colour photo)
8660563 Old Harrovians (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Harrovians)

Old Cliftonians (colour photo)
8660561 Old Cliftonians (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Cliftonians)

Old Carthusians (colour photo)
8660560 Old Carthusians (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Carthusians)

Rangers (colour photo)
8660554 Rangers (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rangers. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Well-known Ties)

Votaries of the Weed No 45 (colour litho)
8660536 Votaries of the Weed No 45 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 45)

Votaries of the Weed No 43 (colour litho)
8660532 Votaries of the Weed No 43 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 43)

Votaries of the Weed No 42 (colour litho)
8660529 Votaries of the Weed No 42 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 42)

Old Glenalmonds (colour photo)
8660625 Old Glenalmonds (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Glenalmonds)

Old Fettesians (colour photo)
8660622 Old Fettesians (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Fettesians)

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"Societies: Unveiling the Tapestry of History" Step into a world steeped in tradition and secrecy, where bonds are forged and legacies are created. From the Masonic Certificate adorned with symbols of ancient wisdom to Edward Benjamin Herberete's captivating Hunt scenes, they have long been woven into the fabric of our existence. Travel back to medieval England as you explore the Manuscript Add, an exquisite depiction of Carta Magna (1212), a pivotal moment in shaping democracy. Discover the regalia that adorns Freemasons during their initiation rituals, symbolizing unity and brotherhood. The New Athenaeum Club (1820) stands as a testament to intellectual pursuits and camaraderie among scholars, and is here that ideas were exchanged freely, sparking innovation and progress. Millicent Fawcett's Women's Suffrage movement fought tirelessly for equality, leaving an indelible mark on society. Witness Sister Marjorie Barnard's triumph through her Independent Order of Rechabites Temperance Knowledge Examination certificate from 1937—a testament to dedication towards sobriety and social responsibility. Experience the mystique surrounding the initiation ceremony of a freemason—an event shrouded in symbolism and rites passed down through generations. The Lunar Society illuminates minds with its gatherings under moonlit skies—where great thinkers converged to discuss science, philosophy, and industry. Indulge your senses at a Masonic Banquet—a feast fit for kings where bonds are strengthened over fine dining experiences. Witness firsthand the reception of an Apprentice—the beginning steps towards mastery within secret societies. Immerse yourself in history at Reform Club Saloon (1840), where political discourse shaped nations' destinies—a place where societal reform was passionately debated by intellectuals who sought change for all. Societies hold secrets untold yet offer glimpses into our shared past—unraveling tales that continue to shape our present.