Ceremonial Dress Collection (#4)

Portrait of Emperor Franz I, 1752 (oil on canvas)
869291 Portrait of Emperor Franz I, 1752 (oil on canvas) by Auerbach, Johann-Gottfried (1697-1753); 160.9x128.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Maquette for the statue of William Ewart Gladstone on The Strand, London, c
876152 Maquette for the statue of William Ewart Gladstone on The Strand, London, c.1905 (plaster) (see also 876153) by Thornycroft

Portrait in Council House of Alderman Robert Kitchin (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832580 Portrait in Council House of Alderman Robert Kitchin (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Henry Cruger, M. P. 1828 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832550 Henry Cruger, M.P. 1828 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Portrait of H. M. King George VI (oil on canvas)
2830880 Portrait of H.M. King George VI (oil on canvas) by Lander, John St. Helier (1869-1944); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Purchased, 1944.; English

Ladakhis, c. 1860-80 (b / w photo)
498631 Ladakhis, c.1860-80 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladakh is a sparsely populated region of Jammu and Kashmir, India)

Pehriska-Ruhpa, Minatarre Warrior in the Costume of the Dog Dance
STC101397 Pehriska-Ruhpa, Minatarre Warrior in the Costume of the Dog Dance, plate 23 from Volume 2 of Travels in the Interior of North America, engraved by Rene Rollet, 1844 (aquatint) by Bodmer

H. R. H. the Prince of Wales (1762-1830) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1802
NCO190117 H.R.H. the Prince of Wales (1762-1830) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1802 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Nathaniel P. Banks, Major General of U. S. Army, pub. 1861 (colour lithograph)
5055711 Nathaniel P. Banks, Major General of U.S. Army, pub. 1861 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King George V (oil on canvas)
1781612 King George V (oil on canvas) by Fildes, Samuel Luke (1844-1927); 214x150 cm; Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, UK; (add.info)

William III (oil on canvas)
1781583 William III (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (studio of); 236x143 cm; Royal Hospital Chelsea, London

George III of Britain in 1810 on his Fifty Year Jubilee
955612 George III of Britain in 1810 on his Fifty Year Jubilee, print by R Dighton after his own drawing made at Windsor, pub

Portrait of Emperor Josef II (oil on canvas)
869290 Portrait of Emperor Josef II (oil on canvas) by Hickel, Joseph (1736-1807); 92.4x73.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Queen Victoria (oil on canvas)
829212 Portrait of Queen Victoria (oil on canvas) by Winterhalter, Franz Xaver (1805-73) (follower of); 76.2x60.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Queen Victoria in coronation robes (oil on paper laid down on canvas)
829211 Portrait of Queen Victoria in coronation robes (oil on paper laid down on canvas) by Winterhalter, Franz Xaver (1806-73) (after); 64.8x41.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Lord Mayors Jewel, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Lord Mayors Jewel, 1844. Ceremonial jewellery of the Lord Mayor of the City of London. The jewel contains, in the centre, the City arms, cut " in cameo", of a delicate blue

Portion of the Lord Mayors Collar of Ss. 1844. Creator: Unknown
Portion of the Lord Mayors Collar of Ss. 1844. Ceremonial dress of the Lord Mayor of the City of London. The collar...is formed of pure gold, and is composed of a series of links

The Lord Mayors Blue Robe, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Lord Mayors Blue Robe, 1844. Ceremonial dress of the Lord Mayor of the City of London. In the Courts of Aldermen and Common Council, and other civic meetings, he is dressed in a blue silk robe

The Actor Bando Mitsugoro II in Ceremonial Robes with Kamishimo, 1751-1788

British Gentleman with Group of Eastern Potentates, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
British Gentleman with Group of Eastern Potentates, 1860s

King William IV, (c1830s?). Creator: Unknown
King William IV, (c1830s?). Portrait of William IV (1765-1837), King of the United Kingdom, in the ceremonial robes he wore at his coronation on 8 September 1831

Lord Lyndhurst, c1830, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Lyndhurst, c1830, (c1884). John Copley, 1st Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863), British lawyer and politician educated at a private school and Trinity College, Cambridge

Lord Chatham, c1740, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Chatham, c1740, (c1884). William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, (1708-1778) British Whig, educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Oxford

Henry Pelham, c1740, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Henry Pelham, c1740, (c1884). Henry Pelham (1694-1754) British Whig educated at Westminster School and Kings College, Cambridge

Nathaniel P. Banks, Major General of U. S. Army, pub. 1861 (colour lithograph) Creator
Nathaniel P. Banks, Major General of U.S. Army, pub. 1861 (colour lithograph). Major General Nathaniel Prentice Banks (1816-1894) in ceremonial dress; American Civil War; Union Army; Politician

Two Crowns, Two Sceptres, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Tired Out, 1937
Tired Out, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Queen Mothers Procession, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

King George VI leaves the Abbey, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Homage, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Primate Kneels at the Kings Knees, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Guards in Oxford Street, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Queen Mary Leaves, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Peers Seek Their Cars, Passing Through Crowds, 1937
Peers Seek Their Cars, Passing Through Crowds, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Thomas Gabriel, Lord Mayor of London, c1865. Gabriel, Lord Mayor in 1866, seated and wearing ceremonial costume with chain of office

Sir John Barnard, Lord Mayor 1737, 1738. Artist: Joseph Highmore
Sir John Barnard, Lord Mayor 1737, 1738. Sir John was a merchant and politician. As well as Lord Mayor of London, he was MP for the City, Sheriff (1735) and Alderman (1728-1756)

Sir John Cowan, Lord Mayor 1837, 1838(?). Artist: Miss Hibbert
Sir John Cowan, Lord Mayor 1837, 1838(?)

Christs Hospital, St Matthews Day, 1798. Artist: Thomas Stothard
Christs Hospital, St Matthews Day, 1798

The City Imperial Volunteers in the Guildhall, City of London, 1900 (1902)

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Ceremonial Dress: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of Tradition" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of ceremonial dress. From the resplendent attire worn by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her coronation in 1953 to the regal robes of the Royal Victorian Order, these garments hold a significant place in history. Traveling further back, we encounter two Sikh Princes of the Punjab captured in a mesmerizing black and white photograph from July 20th, 1918. Their traditional attire reflects their cultural heritage and showcases their noble lineage. Delving even deeper into history, we come across Prince Edward of Wales, who would later ascend to become King Edward VII. In an enchanting portrait from 1890 by W&D Downey, he dons an exquisite ceremonial dress that exudes elegance and grandeur. Not limited to royalty alone, ceremonial dress extends its influence across various cultures and eras. An Alderman of the City of London proudly displays his civic costume from 1805 while Native American warriors gather together adorned with war paint and symbolic garments on paper. The Laughing Cavalier immortalized by Frans Hals in 1624 captures a dashing figure dressed impeccably for courtly affairs. Similarly, Jan Hus before the Council of Constance in Vaclav Brozik's painting transports us to a pivotal moment in history when religious beliefs clashed amidst ornate vestments. Moving away from Europe's shores, we witness Truro's Beating the Bounds ceremony taking place on October 4th, 1912—a tradition steeped in community spirit as locals parade through their town wearing distinctive ceremonial garb. Venturing eastward towards Lo Manthang reveals local monks enveloped in vibrant ceremonial dress while playing Tibetan horns during a joyous festival—an awe-inspiring sight that celebrates spiritual devotion fused with cultural heritage.