Cape Collection (page 7)

Teetotal blind beggar who sold halfpenny ballads on the beggars road near Bethnal Green
FLO5000815 Teetotal blind beggar who sold halfpenny ballads on the beggars road near Bethnal Green. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana

Doctor in Music, Oxford University. In velvet cap, robes and holding a musical score
FLO4688643 Doctor in Music, Oxford University. In velvet cap, robes and holding a musical score. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England

Noblewoman of northern Germany after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet
FLO4686359 Noblewoman of northern Germany after Abraham de Bruyn, 1581 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient

Gentleman, reign of Louis XIII, 1642. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Abraham Bosse (1604-1676)
FLO4686038 Gentleman, reign of Louis XIII, 1642. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Abraham Bosse (1604-1676)

British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): an Irish sage and a heraldic bard wearing his harp - Forte
FLO4608234 British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): an Irish sage and a heraldic bard wearing his harp - Forte water by Robert Havell (1793-1878)

Portrait of Tristan l'Hermite (died c 1478), a french political and military figure of the late Middle Ages
ELD4935632 Portrait of Tristan l'Hermite (died c 1478), a french political and military figure of the late Middle Ages

The Political Caricature (1830), Satirical in Colors, 1831_10_20: Basard Fetus Heredite
ICA4930801 The Political Caricature (1830), Satirical in Colors, 1831_10_20: Basard Fetus Heredite, Count of Averton Dead-Ne - Monarchy - Illustration by Eugene-Hippolyte Forest (1808-1891)

Costume of Granville
5855758 Costume of Granville; (add.info.: Costume of Granville. This woman is a fish merchant, and wears a woollen cape, violet stockings and black shoes)

St Nicholas in bishop's robes and St. George slaying a dragon, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912634 St Nicholas in bishop's robes and St. George slaying a dragon, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: St Nicholas in bishop's robes and St. George slaying a dragon. St)

Cape Aitonia, Aitonia capensis
5856348 Cape Aitonia, Aitonia capensis; (add.info.: A branch of Cape aitonia, Aitonia capensis, with many curly leaves and pale pink flowers, and a large pink angular berry at its base)

German women's costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912631 German women's costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: German women's costumes of the late 15th century)

Couple, fashion Germany in the 17th century. Colour engraving
NWI4957109 Couple, fashion Germany in the 17th century. Colour engraving; (add.info.: Couple, fashion Germany in the 17th century. Colour engraving); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Nerine humilis (Pale pink nerine, Nerine pulchella). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical
FLO4581035 Nerine humilis (Pale pink nerine, Nerine pulchella). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by William Herbert from William Curtis Botanical Magazine

Bronze Age costume: barbaric couple of Europe. 19th century coloring engraving
NWI4856789 Bronze Age costume: barbaric couple of Europe. 19th century coloring engraving.; (add.info.: Bronze Age costume: barbaric couple of Europe)

Ancient Greece: episode of the Trojan War, combat of Spartan soldiers, around the body of Patrocles
NWI4859499 Ancient Greece: episode of the Trojan War, combat of Spartan soldiers, around the body of Patrocles. In Homere's Illiade

Woman in combed up hairstyle with cap decorated with grapes and feathers called Racy Cap in an English Park
FLO4606322 Woman in combed up hairstyle with cap decorated with grapes and feathers called Racy Cap in an English Park. Galante hat at the English Park

Quadrige of the prefet of the pretory commanding the Roman guard - Four-horse chariot of the Praetorian Prefect
FLO4703555 Quadrige of the prefet of the pretory commanding the Roman guard - Four-horse chariot of the Praetorian Prefect, Praefectus praetorio, or the Urban Prefect of Rome, Praefectus urbi

Spanish nobleman, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4706360 Spanish nobleman, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Young metropolitan gallant from Italy, 16th century. He wears a satin pourpoint with gold buttons, lace ruff collar
FLO4706059 Young metropolitan gallant from Italy, 16th century. He wears a satin pourpoint with gold buttons, lace ruff collar, silk cape and a velvet bonnet

Dress of a French merchant, 1626. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4705922 Dress of a French merchant, 1626. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Swiss broker, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705901 Swiss broker, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages

Nobleman of Meissen, 1577
FLO4705796 Nobleman of Meissen, 1577.; (add.info.: Nobleman of Meissen, 1577.); © Florilegius

Cape dune mole rat, Bathyergus suillus. (African coast rat, Mus myotalpa) Handcoloured copperplate engraving
FLO4640477 Cape dune mole rat, Bathyergus suillus. (African coast rat, Mus myotalpa) Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

English man in wide-brim hat and cape A, English man with short doublet, hose, sword and shield B
FLO4644365 English man in wide-brim hat and cape A, English man with short doublet, hose, sword and shield B, and round targe or shield C, D, late 16th century

Young woman of Denmark in national costume, 19th century. Scarf hat, cape attached with a gold chain, jacket
FLO4656824 Young woman of Denmark in national costume, 19th century. Scarf hat, cape attached with a gold chain, jacket, sash belt, apron, and petticoats

Hungarian lady of rank in national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "
FLO4656574 Hungarian lady of rank in national costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Costume of a girl of Norway, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656436 Costume of a girl of Norway, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Lady of rank, reign of Henry III/Phillip III, 1260. She wears a tall crown with veil, gold necklace
FLO4656136 Lady of rank, reign of Henry III/Phillip III, 1260. She wears a tall crown with veil, gold necklace, ermine-trimmed cape with drape sleeves, crimson brocade dress

Catherine of Valois, illustration from Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic
FLO4655556 Catherine of Valois, illustration from Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic... by Thomas Hailes Lacy

Isabella of Castile, Spain, 1487. She wears a crown over purple veil, gold cape lined with ermine
FLO4655536 Isabella of Castile, Spain, 1487. She wears a crown over purple veil, gold cape lined with ermine, crimson jacket lined with ermine, green skirt

One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style
FLO4677414 One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style. " The hairstyle a la Chinese is definitely a major makeover

Costume of a member of the company della Calza, young Venetian noble, wearing the distinctive costume of a theatrical
FLO4676119 Costume of a member of the company della Calza, young Venetian noble, wearing the distinctive costume of a theatrical society

James, Marquis of Hamilton (1589-1625). (From Mark Garrard.) Behind him is Tobias Hobson
FLO4672283 James, Marquis of Hamilton (1589-1625). (From Mark Garrard.) Behind him is Tobias Hobson (after the Remarkable People of Caufield)

Farmer in tunic, coat and hat. Costumes from the period of William I the Conquerant (1027-1087)
FLO4672041 Farmer in tunic, coat and hat. Costumes from the period of William I the Conquerant (1027-1087), inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry or Embroidery by Queen Mathilde, 1077

Beadle of the University of Paris, Bedeau of the University of Paris, reign of King Henry III of France
FLO4571490 Beadle of the University of Paris, Bedeau of the University of Paris, reign of King Henry III of France. Drawn

Anne de Batarnay de Joyeuse, Duke of Joyeuse, mignon and admiral in the reign of King Henri III of France
FLO4571405 Anne de Batarnay de Joyeuse, Duke of Joyeuse, mignon and admiral in the reign of King Henri III of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio

Philippe Hurault, Count of Cheverny, politician 1528-1599. Illustration by Dunand
FLO4571398 Philippe Hurault, Count of Cheverny, politician 1528-1599. Illustration by Dunand, lithograph by Breton after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 50 from Le Bibliophile

King Francis II of France, Francois II, as a young prince. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de
FLO4571251 King Francis II of France, Francois II, as a young prince. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Noble arabe - Arabian nobleman in large hat, cloak, embroidered robes, red stockings
FLO4724184 Noble arabe - Arabian nobleman in large hat, cloak, embroidered robes, red stockings and slippers - Handcoloured woodcut by Pannemaker after an illustration by H

Kalmyk (kalmouk) man and woman in traditional costume. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811)
FLO4723077 Kalmyk (kalmouk) man and woman in traditional costume. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811), in Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

The loss of the steamer Great Liverpool, 1850
3478492 The loss of the steamer Great Liverpool, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the loss of the steamer the Great Liverpool near Cape Finistere)

Gilbert Burnet (1643 - 1715)
2603699 Gilbert Burnet (1643 - 1715); (add.info.: Gilbert Burnet (1643 - 1715) Scottish theologian and historian. A brilliant linguist, as well as his native English, he was fluent in Dutch, French

George Buchanan (1506 - 1582), 1870 (engraving)
2603690 George Buchanan (1506 - 1582), 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: George Buchanan (1506 - 1582) Scottish humanist, historian and scholar

Knight of Malta also called Knight Hospitaller, 16th century (engraving)
2604087 Knight of Malta also called Knight Hospitaller, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Knight of Malta also called Knight Hospitaller)

A naval engagement in Gabarius Bay, Cape Breton, North America in 1745 during the capture and Siege of Louisbourg
2956612 A naval engagement in Gabarius Bay, Cape Breton, North America in 1745 during the capture and Siege of Louisbourg, part of the War of the Austrian Succession, aka King George's War

The landing of Myles Standish on the shore of Cape Cod in 1620, prior to the establishment of the Plymouth Colony
2956600 The landing of Myles Standish on the shore of Cape Cod in 1620, prior to the establishment of the Plymouth Colony, North America. Myles Standish, also Miles, c. 1584 - 1656

Guardians of the Empire. The overseas forces who came to England for the coronation of King George V
2915340 Guardians of the Empire. The overseas forces who came to England for the coronation of King George V. From The Illustrated London News, 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

John Stuart Blackie (1809-1905)
863454 John Stuart Blackie (1809-1905); (add.info.: John Stuart Blackie (1809-1905) Scottish classicist and man of letters, born in Glasgow. Professor of Greek at Edinburgh University 1852-1882

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"Cape: A Symbol of Faith, Adventure, and Elegance" From the serene presence of Saint Therese de Lisieux to the breathtaking beauty of Knysna in South Africa, the cape has captivated hearts throughout history. Just like a cape gracefully drapes over one's shoulders, it is a symbol of protection and devotion. In Maurice Elvey's film "The Lodger, " Ivor Novello dons a mysterious cape that adds an air of intrigue to his character. Similarly, Basil Rathbone exudes intellect and mystery as Sherlock Holmes with his iconic deerstalker caped silhouette. But they are not limited to human figures alone; they also adorn majestic vessels like H. M. S. Warspite and RMS Windsor Castle at Capetown harbor. These ships proudly display their capes as they sail through vast oceans, carrying stories from distant lands. John Everett Millais' painting "My First Sermon" depicts a young boy wearing a small cape while contemplating life's mysteries in church—a reminder that even the smallest gestures can hold great significance. Nature too embraces the allure of capes. The Baltimore Beacon on Sherkin Island and Cape Clear in West Cork stand tall against crashing waves—silent guardians protecting those who venture near. Meanwhile, Lycaon pictus roams African savannas with its distinctive coat resembling a cape—an embodiment of strength and adaptability. Flowers such as Nerine humilis bloom delicately in vibrant hues reminiscent of cardinal vestments from centuries past—each petal unfolding like layers upon layers of fabric forming an exquisite cape for nature itself. Whether worn by saints or actors, adorning landscapes or animals alike—the cape transcends time and culture to become an emblematic garment embodying faith, adventure, elegance, and protection for all who dare to wear it.