Bicorn Collection (#4)

Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris
NCO193118 Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Loyal Souls, or A Peep into the Mess Room at St. James, published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO190152 Loyal Souls, or A Peep into the Mess Room at St. James, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Buonaparte hearing of Nelsons Victory swears by his Sword to Extirpate the English
NCO190141 Buonaparte hearing of Nelsons Victory swears by his Sword to Extirpate the English from off the Earth, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

A Man of Importance, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO189774 A Man of Importance, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

L Insurrection de l Institut Amphibie or The Pursuit of Knowledge
1275083 L Insurrection de l Institut Amphibie or The Pursuit of Knowledge, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Magnanimous-Minister, chastising Prussian-perfidy, pub
3239917 The Magnanimous-Minister, chastising Prussian-perfidy, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thirty Years have I lived in the Parish of Covent Garden
3051737 Thirty Years have I lived in the Parish of Covent Garden and nobody can say- Mistress Cole, why did you do so?, pub

Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris, pub
2966809 Glorious Reception of the Ambassador of Peace on his Entry into Paris, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

General Louis-Etienne Dulong de Rosnay, 1818 (black lead on paper)
CH385598 General Louis-Etienne Dulong de Rosnay, 1818 (black lead on paper) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 45x34.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Muro Torto, and foundations of the Gardens of Domitian
STC384889 The Muro Torto, and foundations of the Gardens of Domitian, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muro Torto)

The Quirinal Obelisk, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384856 The Quirinal Obelisk, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon of the Salon of Josephine (1763-1814) (colour litho)
CHT217273 Cartoon of the Salon of Josephine (1763-1814) (colour litho) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Edward VIIIs Investiture as Prince of Wales, 1911 (b / w photo)
STC360952 King Edward VIIIs Investiture as Prince of Wales, 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from George V and Edward VIII: A Royal Souvenir)

Mr. Bumble, from Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465736 Mr. Bumble, from Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spencer household footmans liveries, late 19th - early 20th century (textile)
CH438370 Spencer household footmans liveries, late 19th - early 20th century (textile) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: uniform of a footman at Spencer House, St)

Battle of the Pyrenees in 1813, engraved by J. C. Stadler, published by Thomas Tegg
NAM261139 Battle of the Pyrenees in 1813, engraved by J.C. Stadler, published by Thomas Tegg, 1818 (engraving) by Heath, William (1795-1840) (after); National Army Museum

Halting in the Pyrenees in July 1813, engraved by J. C. Stadler, published by Thomas Tegg
NAM261146 Halting in the Pyrenees in July 1813, engraved by J.C. Stadler, published by Thomas Tegg, 1818 (colour litho) by Heath, William (1795-1840) (after); National Army Museum

General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) and his Staff in the field, 1818 (colour litho)
PNP246151 General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) and his Staff in the field, 1818 (colour litho) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pupil from the Lycee Napoleon, from Troupes Francaises, c
CHT187111 Pupil from the Lycee Napoleon, from Troupes Francaises, c.1805 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Soldiers Return, or Rare News for Old England, published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO193141 The Soldiers Return, or Rare News for Old England, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The high flying Candidate (i. e Little Paul Goose) mounting from a Blanket
NCO193124 The high flying Candidate (i.e Little Paul Goose) mounting from a Blanket, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Duke Williams Ghost, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193123 Duke Williams Ghost, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Forming a Line on the Parade, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching
NCO190195 Forming a Line on the Parade, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

German Luxury, or Repos a l Allemand, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800
NCO190167 German Luxury, or Repos a l Allemand, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1800 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A French Hail Storm, or Neptune losing sight of the Brest Fleet
NCO193131 A French Hail Storm, or Neptune losing sight of the Brest Fleet, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1793 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

President d Administration Municipale, plate 5 from French Habits
NCO191739 President d Administration Municipale, plate 5 from French Habits published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (coloured etching) by Gillray

French Habits No. 12, Messager d Etat, pub by H. Humphreys May 21st 1798
2493868 French Habits No. 12, Messager d Etat, pub by H. Humphreys May 21st 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by English School

Enchantments lately seen upon the Mountains of Wales or Shon-ap Morgan
3035673 Enchantments lately seen upon the Mountains of Wales or Shon-ap Morgans Reconcilement to the Fairy Princess, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Costume of Dorlis, Muscadin in the fashion of 1796.. Costume of Dorlis, Muscadin in the fashion of 1796. He wears a small bicorn cocked hat, long jacket with huge lapels and cuffs, high-collar shirt

Costume of an Incroyable.. Costume of an Incroyable. Second costume of Lagorille, dressed for a gala. Tall claque hat (bicorn), perruque (wig) suit of striped silk, cravat

French Habits No. 12, 1798
French Habits No. 12, Messager d Etat, pub by H. Humphreys May 21st 1798 (hand coloured engraving)

Exit Liberte a la Francois! or Buonaparte closing the Farce of Egalite, at St. Cloud near Paris Novr. 10th 1799, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving)

Colonel William Prescott in the redoubt on Breeds Hill during the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. Colonel William Prescott in the redoubt on Breeds Hill during the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. Line engraving, 19th century

The mortally wounded Colonel Johann Rall presenting his sword to General Washington during the surrender of Hessian
TRENTON: SURRENDER, 1776. The mortally wounded Colonel Johann Rall presenting his sword to General Washington during the surrender of Hessian forces to the Continental Army at the Battle of Trenton

Johannes Benedictus van Heutsz 1851-1924 Governor General
Johannes Benedictus van Heutsz (1851-1924). Governor General (1904-09), Portrait of Johannes Benedictus van Heutsz (1851-1924). Governor General (1905-1909)

French English figures Costumes modernes FranAzais et Anglais
French and English figures Costumes modernes Francais et Anglais (title on object), Cartoon on French and English fashion in the last quarter of the eighteenth century

FATHER MIGUEL HIDALGO (1753-1811). Mexican priest and revolutionist. Father Hidalgo (standing)
FATHER MIGUEL HIDALGO (1753-1811). Mexican priest and revolutionist. Father Hidalgo (standing, left) crowns Mexico and breaks chains binding her to Spain. Oil on canvas, 1834, by an unknown artist

GEORGES BOULANGER (1837-1891). Georges Ernest Jean Marie Boulanger. French general. Waiting his " Turn." Disapproving of government proposals for revising the constitution of the Third

HENRI CHRISTOPHE (1767-1820). Haitian revolutionist and ruler. Portrait as King of Haiti. Oil on canvas, 1816, by Richard Evans

George Washington bids farewell to his generals at Fraunces Tavern in New York City, 4 December 1783
WASHINGTONs FAREWELL. George Washington bids farewell to his generals at Fraunces Tavern in New York City, 4 December 1783. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

FRANCIS MARION (1732?-1795). American Revolutionary soldier. Stipple and line engraving, 19th century

Summit of the Col du Mont-Cenis - Italian French Border
Summit of the Col du Mont-Cenis - 2082m above sea level. The Italian French Border - West of Turin - Border Guards of both sides in their ornate uniforms! Date: circa 1906

Advert for Ushers Whisky by Bernard Partridge 1912
Advertisement for Ushers Whisky by Bernard Partridge - A Royal Usher gestures his guests to enter (the Palace?). Date: 1912

Concert dress 1807
Fashionable concert dress, lady wearing low neckline dress, a train petticoat of rich white Italian sarsnet, with an embroidery of grape vine and leaves in gold thread, fastened from behind

Court dress, January 1807
Court dresses for Her Majestys Birthday. In honor of the Queens Birthday which was always celebrated in January, even though it was in May. Date: 1807

Morning clothing for men 1807
Fashionable morning dress for a gentlemen. Date: 1807

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"Bicorn: A Symbol of Power and Influence" The bicorn, a distinctive hat with two points, has been worn by notable figures throughout history. One such figure was Horatio Nelson, a British naval officer who rose to the rank of Vice Admiral of the White. Known for his strategic brilliance and leadership during the Napoleonic Wars, Nelson's iconic image often features him wearing a bicorn. Speaking of Napoleon Bonaparte, an 1805 satirical etching titled "The Plumb-pudding in danger; - or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper" depicts Napoleon and British Prime Minister William Pitt carving up the world like a shared meal. This cartoon highlights the power struggle between these two influential leaders. In literature, Jonathan Swift's novel "Gulliver's Travels" introduced us to The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver. Published in 1803 as a hand-colored engraving by Hannah Humphrey, this illustration showcases Gulliver standing before the towering monarch while wearing his trusty bicorn. Moving forward in time, Marcus Garvey emerges as another prominent figure associated with the bicorn. As a Jamaican black-nationalist leader in the early 20th century, Garvey fought for racial equality and empowerment. His photograph at a parade captures him proudly donning his bicorn hat. Interestingly enough, there are even historical artifacts connected to this headwear symbol. Rumors persist about Napoleon's skull being preserved after his death – perhaps even still adorned with his signature bicorn hat – adding an air of mystery to its legacy. Beyond individuals' associations with it, artistic representations also feature prominently when discussing bicorns. Paintings like "Two's Company, Three's None" from 1860-92 depict characters wearing bicorns as they navigate complex social dynamics. Additionally, historical events have immortalized bicorns through visual records such as wood engravings.