Ceremonial Collection (#58)

South Africa - Umgwawe, Zulu Chieftain Date: 1904

12th Earl of Airlie onboard the HMS Suffolk
HMS Suffolk - Tour to the Far East (c.1929 - 1930). David Lyulph Gore Wolseley Ogilvy - 12th Earl of Airlie (1893 - 1968) on the right with (from left), Commander C. B

Benguella, Congo - Carnival - Dance of the Chinas
Benguella, Congo - A Carnival, the traditional Dance of the " Chinas" Date: 1911

Tapirape Warriors
Tapirape warriors of Brazil, South America, at the annual ceremonial dances. The magician in the foreground is wearing a very rare crown of Black Jaguar claws. Date: 1930s

5th Royal Irish Lancers - Drummer (Review Order). Date: 1910s

Making Queen Elizabeth IIs coronation robe
Miss Ruby Essan of Wimbledon engaged in her task of making the embroidered crown for the coronation robe of Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal School of Needlework

A meeting of the High Court
The President breaks the ceremonial cup by throwing it violently onto the floor whilst the members, right arm raised, say Amen. Date: 1890s

Mary Bad Eyes and Papoose (baby). Date: 1912

Vietnamese Woman - Saigon, Vietnam Date: circa 1910s

Dancers of the Crow Tribe performing a ceremonial dance. Date: 1911

Horse wearing a Cavalry Dress double bridle Date: circa 1910s

Standard Motor Company advert featuring Coronation Chair, 19
An advertisement, or rather, loyal tribute on the occasion of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II by the Standard Motor Company featuring a colour photograph of the Coronation Chair

Generaloberst Max von Boehn
General Max von Boehn, in command of the German 7th Army at the Second Battle of the Aisne in spring 1917 during World War One. Date: 1917

General von BErmolli General von B�Ermolli
General Eduard von B� Ermolli (1856 - 1941) (on left of photograph), Austrian general in World War One, commander of the Austrian 2nd Army which saw action on the Russian front

Scout ceremony with President Johnson
Boy Scout Ferris Taylor presents President Johnson with a walnut plaque bearing the Scout emblem and a gavel. The traditional " Report to the Nation" of the Boy Scouts of America was

The Queen on the Horse Guards Parade
The Queen turns to exchange a smile with the Duke of Edinburgh during the ceremony of the Horse Guards Parade. Date: 1956

Admiral Nicholson with Rear-Admiral O de Beech
Admiral William Nicholson (1863-1932) - served in World War I and, as Captain of HMS Canada, saw action at the Battle of Jutland in 1916. Pictured with Rear Admiral Sir O De Beech. Date: circa 1916

A Brownie meeting the Chief Guide
A Brownie presents the Chief Guide (Lady Olave Baden-Powell) with an elephant model, while other officials and an audience watch. 1930s

Celanese Coronation advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Celanese acetate yarn in the year of Queen Elizabeth IIs Coronation featuring a Coronation robe and Kirtle of velvet made for a Baroness by Ede and Ravenscroft. Date: 1953

Coronation regalia
The illustration includes the Imperial State Crown, the St. Edwards Staff, one of the eight maces, swords, a sandal of the regal vestment and the ring that has a St. Georges cross. Date: 1937

The Queen drives through rain to the House of Lords
The Queen takes the ceremonial drive by carriage to Westminster for the Opening of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom

Swearing in of army recruits at Potsdam, 1913
Kaiser Wilhelm II arriving at Potsdam for the annual swearing in of new army recruits. In this case, it is to the regiment of Lifeguards

Lord Herbert Kitchener in ceremonial uniform
Lord Herbert Kitchener (1850-1916) with others, in full ceremonial uniform, including many medals and a feather-topped hat. Date: circa 1914-1916

Czech politicians, Old Town Square, Prague
Czech politicians taking the ceremonial oath of the Czechoslovak forces, in Old Town Square, Prague. From left to right they are: Udrzal, Scheiner, Klofac, Habrman. 8 November 1918

Front cover of the Spheres Silver Jubilee Number
This special Sphere front cover for the Silver Jubilee Number features King George V and Queen Mary in ceremonial attire. 1935

The Royal Thrones, House of Lords, London. These are used for state openings of parliament. Date: circa 1910s

Back page of the Sphere Silver Jubilee Number
The illustration features the royal standards flying, along with stereotyped depictions of colonised peoples, including a ceremonial elephant. 1935

Queen Elizabeth at a parade, 1953
A young Queen Elizabeth II looks back over her shoulder as she waits for a parade of the Household Cavalry at Home Park, Windsor during a presentation of New Standards

Deaprture of the Queen, Coronation 1953
The Queen leaves Westminster Abbey, as seen from the Triforium. Date: 1953

Tatler Coronation Number front cover, 1953
Front cover of the Tatler reporting on the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953, and featuring four ceremonial spears with the coat of arms of the Queen against a red velvet backdrop

Scout visit to Theodore Roosevelts Grave
An annual ceremonial visit of the American Boy Scouts to Theodore Roosevelts grave at Youngs Memorial Cemetery, Long Island, New York. 1934

The Homage to the Queen, Coronation 1953
Illustration of the moment in the Coronation Service known as the Homage, when the Archbishops, Bishops, Princes of the Blood Royal and Peers of the Realm repeat the Oath of Fealty

Kaiser Franz Josef I, Emperor of Austria (1830-1916), seen here with others, all in ceremonial uniform. circa early 20th century

Westminster transformed for the Coronation, 1953
Illustration to show the alterations made to the environs of Westminster Abbey in preparation for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Positions of dignitaries, Coronation 1953
Illustration to show the positions of participants at the moment of crowning during Queen Elizabeth IIs forthcoming coronation, 1953

Coronation 1953 - Crowning of Queen Elizabeth II
The culminating moment of the coronation ceremony, as Queen Elizabeth II is crowned queen in Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Date: 1953

Coronation. Royal Horse Artillery escort
The Royal Horse Artillery - Queens escort move off down Victoria Street. 1953

Coronation. Escorts dispersing
Escorts to the Queens procession (including troops from Commonwealth) dispersing in Victoria Street. 1953

Decorated Camel - Syria
An opulently-decorated camel from Syria - covered in decorative symbols related to the Turkish Ottoman Empire Date: circa 1910s

Knight of Grand Serpent
The ceremonial initiation of a Knight of the Bronze Serpent : the participants march anti- clockwise round a tumulus surmounted by a caduceus - a crucifix with a serpent Date: 1890s

Greek Tripod
A Greek ceremonial tripod, as used by the Oracle at Delphi and elsewhere

Mfs Carnot / Van Fair 1889
MARIE-FRANCOIS-SADI CARNOT French politician and President Date: 1837 - 1894

Zetland, Mason
The Earl of Zetland, the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the United Lodge of England, in his ceremonial garb and bedecked with medals Date: 1869

Koan-kong, Chinese god of riches. He is surrounded by four figures and has a casket of treasure at his feet. Artwork from Recherche sur les Superstitions en Chine (Henri Dore, 1914 edition)

Oberth and Van Allen, space pioneers
Hermann Oberth and James Van Allen (right), space pioneers. Hermann Julius Oberth (1894-1989) was a German rocket pioneer

Early use of fire. Historical artwork of early humans gathered around a fire. There is evidence for the controlled use of fire over one million years ago

Sun altar. Granite outcrop carved to form an altar called the hitching post of the Sun (Intihuatana). This is a relic of the Incas

Nazca line seen from the ground. These lines make up the geoglyphs, or landscape drawings, found in the coastal desert of southern Peru

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"Ceremonial: A Glimpse into the Grandeur and Tradition" Step into a world of regality and splendor as we explore the captivating realm events. From the iconic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Pietro Annigoni in the ILN to her majestic presence during her coronation procession in 1953, these moments capture the essence of royal grandeur. Delve into history with "The Year of Three British Kings - 1936, " a significant period that witnessed three monarchs ascend to the throne within a single year. The Staffordshire Regiment stands tall, epitomizing honor and bravery on their ceremonial march. Witness HMS Queen Elizabeth's triumphant return to Portsmouth, marking its first arrival at its home port. The Pearly King and Queen of Thornton Heath showcase London's vibrant culture through their intricate pearl-adorned outfits, symbolizing community spirit. Marvel at one of three miniature metal Sikh kirpan daggers, representing courage and faith within this ancient religion. Experience Avebury's mystical stone circles reconstructed in Wiltshire, transporting you back to an era steeped in mystery and spirituality. Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts' military prowess shines through as he commands respect on the battlefield. Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi exudes elegance alongside his third wife Farah Diba; together they embody grace amidst political turmoil. These glimpses into ceremonial occasions remind us of our shared heritage and traditions that have shaped nations throughout time. Let us cherish these moments where pageantry meets significance—a testament to human history woven with threads of pomp and circumstance.