Cockade Collection (#6)

French man wearing the fashion of June 1790.. French man wearing the fashion of June 1790. He wears a large wig, redingote (frock coat), cravat and gilet (waistcoat), breeches, boots

French woman wearing the fashion of June 1792
French man wearing the fashion of June 1792.. French man wearing the fashion of June 1792. He wears a tall hat with cockade, riding coat with tails, cravat and gilet, breeches, garters and boots

French woman wearing the fashion of February 1793.. French woman wearing the fashion of February 1793. She wears a bonnet with ribbons and bows, wig, fichu (neckerchief), shawl

French man wearing the fashion of December 1791.. French man wearing the fashion of December 1791. He wears a large wig, long coat, cravat and gilet (waistcoat), breeches and garters

English woman in the fashion of February 1799.. English woman in the fashion of February 1799. She wears a headband with cockade, and white ball gown, fur-trimmed

French soldier in uniform, April 1790.. French soldier in uniform, April 1790. He wears a tricorn with cockade, jacket with tails, gorget, waist sash, tight trousers and boots. He holds a saber

Costume of a Commis Marchand, Incroyable.. Costume of a Commis Marchand (assistant merchant), Incroyable. Bicorn with cockade, redingote (frock coat) with wide lapels, short gilet (waistcoat)

The Future, Republicanism in France
The Future, Republican, Friend of the People -- satirical print showing a smartly dressed man wearing a top hat and cockade, with the Pantheon in the background. 1831

Russian Grenadier circa 1808, wearing summer uniform and holding musket

Prison Tribunal of 2 & 3 September, 1792 (gouache on card)
XIR34120 Prison Tribunal of 2 & 3 September, 1792 (gouache on card) by Lesueur Brothers, (18th century); 36x53.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

The Caneing in Conduit Street, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1796 (hand-coloured etching)
XCF306000 The Caneing in Conduit Street, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Pitt)

Deputies of the National Convention, Mirabeau and Deputy Granet. c. 1794-5 (gouache)
XIR347330 Deputies of the National Convention, Mirabeau and Deputy Granet. c.1794-5 (gouache) by Lesueur, P. A. (1770-1850) & Lesueur, J.B

Republican calendar, 22nd September 1793 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR233095 Republican calendar, 22nd September 1793 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Queverdo, Francois Maria Isidore (1748-97) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Charles (1771-1847) Archduke of Austria (engraving)
KW189070 Charles (1771-1847) Archduke of Austria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

FRANCE: PAINTED SIGN. Outdoor sign for a wine merchant; a priest drinks with a soldier, and a bourgeois wears the tricolor republican cockade. Oil on wood, c1790

TOUSSAINT L OUVERTURE (c1743-1803). Pierre Dominique Toussaint L Ouverture. Haitian general and liberator. Lithograph, French, 1832

ANTHONY WAYNE (1745-1796). American Revolutionary officer, known as Mad Anthony. Wood engraving, 19th century

A military surgeon of the Napoleonic Wars
ARMY SURGEON, c1800. A military surgeon of the Napoleonic Wars

American Revolutionary officer, known as Mad Anthony. Stipple engraving, American, 1837
ANTHONY WAYNE (1745-1796). American Revolutionary officer, known as Mad Anthony. Stipple engraving, American, 1837, after a sketch by John Trumbull

JOHN BURGOYNE (1722-1792). British soldier and dramatist. Engraving by Samuel Hollyer, 19th century

MENs FASHION, c1785. A man dressed in a striped morning coat and a round hat, with various hats and a pair of boots shown above and below. French color fashion plate, c1785

FRANCE: CLASSES, c1822. The four social classes of France: church, military, peasant, and law. Stencil-colored wood engraving, 1822-8, from Images d Epinal

GEORGE COCKBURN (1772-1853). English admiral. Wood engraving, English, 1853

ANTHONY WAYNE (1745-1796). American Revolutionary officer, known as Mad Anthony. Stipple engraving, c1800

MARY RUSSELL MITFORD (1787-1855). English writer. Stipple engraving, English, 1836

JEAN-BAPTISTE D ESTAING. Jean-Baptiste-Charles-Henri-Hector d Estang (1729-1794). French naval commander. Line engraving after a contemporary portrait by Bonneville

EDMUND FANNING (1737-1818). American lawyer, soldier, and Loyalist. Line engraving, 19th century

MORDECAI GIST (1743-1792). American army officer. Stipple engraving, 19th century, after a contemporary painting

NULLIFICATION CRISIS, 1832. A South Carolina belle sewing a defiant palmetto cockade at the time of the Nullification Ordinance of 1832. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

THE THIRD ESTATE, 1792. A man personifying the Third Estate breaks his chains before the storming of the Bastille. Color engraving, 1792

SOUTH CAROLINA: BELLE, 1832. A South Carolina belle sewing a defiant palmetto cockade at the time of the Nullification Ordinance of 1832. Color engraving, 19th century

Revolution in Prague
Troops from the Prague garrison, wearing the national cockade in their caps, parade the national colours to the crowds, enthusiasic about Czechoslovakias independence. Date: 28 October 1918

MANET: MERY LAURENT. Portrait of Mery Laurent. Oil on canvas by Edouard Manet

DEGAS: MILLINER, 1879-84. Edgar Degas: Millinery Shop. Oil on canvas, 1879-84

FRANCE: BREAD RIOT, 1793. The mayor of Rouen blocks citizens from entering the Hotel de Ville during a bread riot in 1793. Oil on canvas, c1830, by Louis Leopold Boilly

ELSIE JANIS (1889-1956). American actress; photographed c1915

LILLIE LANGTRY (1852-1929). English actress

A page from the Illustrated London News, 1951, showing a reconstruction of Dr. Merryweather of Whitbys Tempest Prognosticator, and an illustration detailing how the device works

Peasant Style Dress 1923
A dress inspired by European peasant costume: applique trim, full sleeves, low waistline & gathered skirt. Also a hat with a broad brim & cockade & a stocking purse

Male Ball Dress 1820S
Red plush cloak (manteau) with green lining, black pumps, pantaloons buttoning at the ankle, stockings, top hat, waistcoat & cut-away coat with roll collar & white cravat

Military Fashions 1914
The initial impact of the war on fashion i.e a source of style. Military taileur of hobble skirt & 3/4 jacket with flared skirt, Napoleonic collar & cuffs, braiding & epaulettes

French Menservants
French menservants in outdoor and indoor livery: top hat with cockade, braided cutaway coat with stand collar, spatterdashes, coat with M- cut collar, breeches

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"Cockade: Symbolic Emblems of Power and Revolution" The cockade, a small decorative emblem worn on hats or clothing, has played a significant role throughout history as a symbol of power, revolution, and national identity. From the time of Lord Nelson in the late 18th century to the French Revolution in 1789 and beyond, these vibrant badges have left an indelible mark on various historical events. In 1758-1805, Lord Nelson proudly donned his cockade as he led British naval forces to victory against formidable foes. This simple yet powerful accessory became synonymous with his unwavering courage and leadership on the high seas. During the tumultuous era of the French Revolution, Margaret Murray recruited fervent supporters for the Jacobites by distributing cockades adorned with their cause's colors. These emblems served as rallying points for those who sought political change and social justice. In Scotland's Highlands, clans like Macdonald of Glenco wore distinctive tartan cockades that represented their ancestral heritage. The Clans of Scottish Highlands publication immortalized these symbols, showcasing their pride and unity within their respective communities. Across Europe in 1818, Parisians flocked to witness thrilling races at the velocipede course in Luxembourg Gardens. Amongst this lively atmosphere were spectators sporting colorful cockades that reflected both fashion trends and patriotic sentiments. Political philosopher Thomas Paine cautioned against prioritizing style over substance through his satirical cartoon "Fashion before Ease; or A good Constitution sacrificed for a Fantastic Form" (1793). In it, he highlighted how superficial adornments like extravagant cockades could distract from more essential matters such as constitutional integrity. Meanwhile, artists like Anton Ziegler captured pivotal moments during historical upheavals such as the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789. As citizens gathered together to choose their revolutionary colors through selecting a cockade while taking up arms against oppression.