Bearskin Collection (#3)

Drummer Dyes Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for W. Edge & Sons Ltd. promoting Drummer Dyes, used for all fabrics, a bearskin guard drummer can be seen sat below a circular framed room interior

Ursula Lutyens
A portrait oil painting of Ursula Lutyens, seated wearing a tailed bearskin hat. The image is referenced to a letter, sent by the artist to his son, Ben Nicholson, in Pasadena, California

Army Cadet Band on Parade Date: 1907

Grenadier Guards Drum Major wearing bearskin hat Date: 1894

Grenadier Guards Drummer Boy wearing bearskin hat Date: 1893

King Edward VII lying in state, Buckingham Palace, London
King Edward VII lying in state in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace, London, 16 May 1910. 1910

Hami-Koskimo, Native American costume, 1914 (b&w photo)
XJF105315 Hami-Koskimo, Native American costume, 1914 (b&w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection

Nane-Qagyuhl, Native American costume, 1914 (b&w photo)
XJF105322 Nane-Qagyuhl, Native American costume, 1914 (b&w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection

Whoever saw him, ran away. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale Bearskin
492392 Whoever saw him, ran away. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale Bearskin. by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection

The New Summer Uniform or Tickling the Cossacks, 1854 (colour litho)
5929260 The New Summer Uniform or Tickling the Cossacks, 1854 (colour litho) by Morin, Edward (1824-82); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The New Summer Uniform or Tickling the Cossacks)

A squadron of Life Guards in Queen Victorias coronation parade
6338930 A squadron of Life Guards in Queen Victorias coronation parade by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: A squadron of Life Guards in Queen Victorias coronation parade)

Squadron of Life Guards cavalry in Queen Victorias coronation parade
6339058 Squadron of Life Guards cavalry in Queen Victorias coronation parade by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Squadron of Life Guards cavalry in Queen Victorias coronation parade)

Military Staff and Aides-de-Camp in Queen Victorias coronation parade
6338947 Military Staff and Aides-de-Camp in Queen Victorias coronation parade by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Military Staff and Aides-de-Camp in Queen Victorias coronation parade)

Illustration from Scenes de la vie de boheme by Henri Murger (colour litho)
PCT3601816 Illustration from Scenes de la vie de boheme by Henri Murger (colour litho) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: To fight against the cold of his icy home)

Theatre Toyal Drury Lane Programme, 1900. Creator: Philip William May
Theatre Toyal Drury Lane Programme, 1900

Cambronne at Waterloo (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1820 / 25. Creator: Hartmann et Fils
Cambronne at Waterloo (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1820/25. French Brigadier General Pierre Cambronne at the Battle of Waterloo. Manufactured by Hartmann et Fils

The Gordon Highlanders: Captain and Subaltern officer with the Kings Colours, 1933. British Army soldiers in traditional Scottish kilts, with the Union Jack flag

Portrait of General Duncan Campbell (oil on canvas)
3433568 Portrait of General Duncan Campbell (oil on canvas) by Raeburn, Henry (1756-1823); 122.5x99.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of General Duncan Campbell)

Banners of Empire (b / w photo)
3643277 Banners of Empire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banners of Empire. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Victorian Christmas card of an Argyll & Sutherland highlander standing against a low
3603969 A Victorian Christmas card of an Argyll & Sutherland highlander standing against a low wall and playing a flute, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Saving the Colours, the Guards at Inkerman during the Crimean War in 1854, 19th century
3697383 Saving the Colours, the Guards at Inkerman during the Crimean War in 1854, 19th century by Gibb, Robert (1845-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Black Watch, 42nd Royal Highlanders, 1893
3697352 Black Watch, 42nd Royal Highlanders, 1893 by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Sergeant and private of 92nd (Gordon) Highlanders, 19th century (b / w photo)
3697338 Sergeant and private of 92nd (Gordon) Highlanders, 19th century (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

Highland soldiers form square against French cavalry at Quatres Bras, 19th century
3697335 Highland soldiers form square against French cavalry at Quatres Bras, 19th century by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince Imperial in the uniform of a Drummer of the Grenadier Guards, c
696663 The Prince Imperial in the uniform of a Drummer of the Grenadier Guards, c.1860 (b/w photo) by Disderi, Andre Adolphe Eugene (1819-89/90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon)

The Little Drummers Polka (colour litho)
981949 The Little Drummers Polka (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Drummers Polka)

Child lying on a bearskin rug (chromolitho)
2816996 Child lying on a bearskin rug (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child lying on a bearskin rug)

Comic postcard, Woman at the Tower of London Date: 20th century

Les Mangeurs De Feu (engraving)
2789155 Les Mangeurs De Feu (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Mangeurs De Feu. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 14 March 1886)

Comic postcard, Soldiers admire pretty woman - eyes right!! Date: 20th century

Queens Life Guard march along The Mall, London
Queens Life Guard march along The Mall in London watched by crowds. Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Date: circa 1950s

Queens Guard, The Mall, London
The Queens Guard line The Mall in Central London. Date: circa 1950s

Horse Guards ride along The Mall in rain, London
Horse Guards ride along The Mall in London, whilst rain pours down. Date: circa 1950s

Headgear on display in the Mall, London
A variety of headgear on display in The Mall, Central London. Date: circa 1960s

Every Inch a Soldier - A youn boy marches past a Guardsman in proud imitation - Buckingham Palace, London Date: circa 1920s

Comic postcard, Teddy bear soldier with bearskin, Alas, my poor brother! Date: 20th century

Bearskin
Der Barenhauter. Artists interpretation of a scene from the traditional Grimms fairy tale. Artist: Victor Thomas

British army in India - NCOs of the 79th Highlanders
1860s vintage photograph - British army in India - NCOs of the 79th Highlanders

Branch of pink plum blossom. Color woodblock mokuhanga from Kaishien Gaden, Japanese edition of Wang Gais Jieziyuan Huazhaun or Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden, Second Collection, Ichimura Bunko

Royal Huntsmen, Yeoman, Prickers and Foresters in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State Procession on the Occasion of

Carriage of the Charge d Affaires of Mexico in
Carriage of the Charge d Affaires of Mexico, Colonel Almonte, in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State Procession

Swiss Centurian, from Troupes Francaises, pub. chez Basset, Paris, c
STC312814 Swiss Centurian, from Troupes Francaises, pub. chez Basset, Paris, c.1790 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gardner, McKenzie and Glen, 42nd (The Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot (b / w photo)
NAM261006 Gardner, McKenzie and Glen, 42nd (The Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) (b / w photo)
NAM261005 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Colour-Sergeant Taylor, 72nd (Duke of Albanys Own Highlanders
NAM261002 Colour-Sergeant Taylor, 72nd (Duke of Albanys Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Queen Victoria Day- The Presentation of Colours to the Third Scots Guards
KAT324401 Queen Victoria Day- The Presentation of Colours to the Third Scots Guards, illustration from The King, June 1st 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Scene at the Tower of London with female visitors in the company of a Yeoman of the Guard or Beefeater, while soldiers in Guards uniform adjust their bearskin helmets. Date: c.1910

Music cover, The Guards Quadrille by Bushez. 19th century

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"Bearskin: A Symbol of Honor, Tradition, and Bravery in the British Military" Step into a world where history meets valor, as we explore the captivating significance within the British military. From the striking poster for Welsh Guards to the inter-war period's iconic British military poster, this timeless headgear has left an indelible mark on our collective memory. The colors unfurl with pride as we witness the advance of the Scots Guards at Alma through an exquisite oil painting from 1899. The Band of Coldstream Guards marches past Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour rehearsal, epitomizing precision and discipline that resonates throughout London's streets. Intriguingly adorned by Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in a World War I recruitment poster, bearskins become a symbol not only of strength but also resilience amidst turmoil. Three Coldstream Guards stand tall as Crimean Braves on a Christmas and New Year card - their unwavering spirit encapsulated in every brushstroke. Grenadier Guards stationed at St Michaels Mount evoke images of steadfast guardianship while donning their majestic bearskins. Meanwhile, Pipe Major of The Scots Guards mesmerizes with his melodic tunes that echo through time itself. A detachment from The Black Watch proudly parades through Dundee's streets - embodying Scotland's rich heritage intertwined with bravery forged on countless battlefields. And who can forget those awe-inspiring moments when Scots Guards march along The Mall during Trooping the Colour? Their synchronized steps reverberate with national pride. Beyond its visual allure lies a deeper meaning; each bearskin represents centuries-old traditions passed down from generation to generation. It embodies honor earned through sacrifice and dedication to duty – an emblematic reminder etched into every thread. As we delve into these glimpses from history, let us pay homage to those who have worn this iconic headdress – men and women whose unwavering commitment to their country has made them true heroes.