Court Dress Collection (#2)

Mans Bufu (Court Surcoat), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Mans Bufu (Court Surcoat), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1875/1900

Mans Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1720 / 40
Mans Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1720/40

Buzi (Court Rank Badge), China, Qing dynasty(1644-1911), 1775 / 1800. Creator: Unknown
Buzi (Court Rank Badge), China, Qing dynasty(1644-1911), 1775/1800

An Officers Sketch with the Recent Sikkim Expedition (engraving)
1055459 An Officers Sketch with the Recent Sikkim Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Officers Sketch with the Recent Sikkim Expedition)

Sir Edward Coke, from James I and VI, printed by Manzi Joyant & Co
997132 Sir Edward Coke, from James I and VI, printed by Manzi Joyant & Co. Paris, 1904 (collotype) by Janssen van Ceulen, Cornelius (1593-1661) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miss Sheila Cooper, photographed on the occasion of her presentation at court
875825 Miss Sheila Cooper, photographed on the occasion of her presentation at court, 1902 (photo) by Lafayette Studio (1880-1930 s); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr. Tout-a-tous ou le Modele de Reconnaissance, au Congres de Vienne, pub
2958357 Mr. Tout-a-tous ou le Modele de Reconnaissance, au Congres de Vienne, pub. 1815 (colour engraving) by French School

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Sketches at the Lord Mayors Juvenile Fancy-Dress Ball on Twelfth Night (engraving)
1590924 Sketches at the Lord Mayors Juvenile Fancy-Dress Ball on Twelfth Night (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mans green woven silk embroidered coat and breeches, worn at court, 1770s (silk)
3100326 Mans green woven silk embroidered coat and breeches, worn at court, 1770s (silk) by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info)

Court-Dress. Gallery of Fashion, London, 1798 (colour litho)
960644 Court-Dress. Gallery of Fashion, London, 1798 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court-Dress. Gallery of Fashion, London, 1798)

Costumes of the 1800s (coloured engraving)
968879 Costumes of the 1800s (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes of the 1800s)

A Victorian mechanical picture changing Christmas card of an owl dressed as a judge
3604575 A Victorian mechanical picture changing Christmas card of an owl dressed as a judge reading from a book, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Cream silk embroidered court dress and train by, 1900 (silk)
3100346 Cream silk embroidered court dress and train by, 1900 (silk) by Wellborn (fl.1900); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

Elephantine Performances, pub. c. 1854 (hand coloured etching)
2493170 Elephantine Performances, pub. c.1854 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

King Chulalongkorn, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
3504614 King Chulalongkorn, c.1880 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Royal Society for Asian Affairs, London, UK; (add.info.: King Chulalongkorn 1853-1910)

Recovery of a Dormant Title or a Breeches Maker become a Lord, pub
2962513 Recovery of a Dormant Title or a Breeches Maker become a Lord, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Shakespeares As You Like It: Celia, Court Dress (litho)
6023785 Shakespeares As You Like It: Celia, Court Dress (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celia, Court Dress)

Burmese Past Royalty (b / w photo)
1596259 Burmese Past Royalty (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burmese Past Royalty. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 November 1889)

French and Dutch costumes, early 17th Century (coloured engraving)
968862 French and Dutch costumes, early 17th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French and Dutch costumes, early 17th Century)

Court mantua, 1748-50 (brocade & silk)
3082153 Court mantua, 1748-50 (brocade & silk) by European School, (18th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: Court Mantua (robe and petticoat), green, brown and red brocade, woven silk

Mans Jifu (semiformal court robe), Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1720-40 (silk)
2972838 Mans Jifu (semiformal court robe), Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1720-40 (silk) by Chinese School (18th century); 134x188.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Shakespeares As You Like It: Rosalind, Court Dress (litho)
6023781 Shakespeares As You Like It: Rosalind, Court Dress (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosalind, Court Dress)

Burgundian and German costumes, first half of 15th Century (coloured engraving)
968852 Burgundian and German costumes, first half of 15th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burgundian and German costumes)

An Unrehearsed Effect at the Queens Drawing Room, the Rush to secure Good Places (litho)
1051565 An Unrehearsed Effect at the Queens Drawing Room, the Rush to secure Good Places (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches in Corea (b / w photo)
1107540 Sketches in Corea (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Corea)

Kanjo: A Court Lady, ca. 1790. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Kanjo: A Court Lady, ca. 1790

Allegorical Figures in Court Dress, 1445, (1948). Creator: Unknown
Allegorical Figures in Court Dress, 1445, (1948). From " English Fashion", by Alison Settle. [Collins, London, 1948]

Fredrik I, King of Sweden, c. 1720 (oil on canvas)
3086965 Fredrik I, King of Sweden, c.1720 (oil on canvas) by Schroder, Georg Engelhardt (1684-1750); 256.5x165.5 cm; Livrustkammaren (The Royal Armoury), Stockholm

King Gustav III of Sweden and his Brothers, 1771 (oil on canvas)
3086718 King Gustav III of Sweden and his Brothers, 1771 (oil on canvas) by Roslin, Alexander (1718-93); 162x203 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

Upright Billy, alias Orator Humbug, 1788. William Pitt is standing on a platform. On the left is a deputation from the City Committee which is led by Bishop Pretyman

Ancient Chinese clothes, jacket and strip skirt with embroidery, Qing dynasty, nineteenth century

Ancient Chinese painting, portrait of a Chinese dignitary with his wife, tempera on canvas, Qing period 1644-1911

Court lady riverside Ide river Yamashiro number
Court lady at riverside The Ide river in Yamashiro, number one Yamashiro - sono ichi (title on object) The six jeweled rivers (series title) Mutamagawa no uchi (series title on object)

Enigmes Joyeuses pour les Bons Esprits, Plate 3, ca. 1615. Creators: Jan van Haelbeeck, Jean le Clerc
Enigmes Joyeuses pour les Bons Esprits, Plate 3, ca. 1615

Enigmes Joyeuses pour les Bons Esprits, Plate 6, ca. 1615. Creators: Jan van Haelbeeck, Jean le Clerc
Enigmes Joyeuses pour les Bons Esprits, Plate 6, ca. 1615

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The King holds a levee at St James Palace. Colonel John Murrey ( Australian ) and Mr Charles Murrey leaving. 24 March 1931

Dandy of c1729, court dress and town dress, (1882-1884). Artist: Tamisier
Dandy of c1729, court dress and town dress, (1882-1884). After a print of the time. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume IV, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine

Queen Mary, consort of King George V, in court dress, 1935. Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

King George V in court dress, 1935. Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

The hose and shoes worn by princes at the court of Edward III, (1312-1377), 1840. Artist: Henry Shaw
The hose and shoes worn by princes at the court of Edward III, (1840). Footwear from the time of Edward III (1327-1377)

King, queen, and court, c1450, (1910). The turban headdress was in vogue for a considerable period, and was undoubtedly based on an Oriental model

Madame Henriette de France in Court Costume Playing a Bass Viol, 1754. Artist: Jean-Marc Nattier
Madame Henriette de France in Court Costume Playing a Bass Viol, 1754

Until death, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
Until death, 1799. Plate 55 of Los Caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain The series is evidence of the artists political

Plate 19 Polish nobleman court dress standing
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Man Woman Court Dress Edo period 1615-1868
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"Court Dress: A Glimpse into the Robes of Justice" In the mid-19th century, as America's legal system evolved and expanded, a group of distinguished judges took their place on the Supreme Court bench. Among them were Judge Joseph Story, Judge David Davis, Judge Nathan Clifford, Judge Stephen Johnson Field, and Judge John Marshall Harlan. These eminent jurists played pivotal roles in shaping American law during a time of great change. Captured in enigmatic photographs from between 1855 and 1880 by unknown creators, these esteemed judges donned court dress that reflected both tradition and authority. Their attire exuded an air of solemnity befitting their positions as guardians of justice. Judge Joseph Story's portrait reveals him adorned in an elegant black robe with intricate details adorning his collar and cuffs. The photograph captures his dignified presence as he upholds the principles upon which our legal system was built. Judge David Davis is depicted wearing a similar robe but with subtle variations that distinguish his unique role within the U. S. S Court. His stern countenance hints at his unwavering commitment to fairness and impartiality. Meanwhile, Judge Nathan Clifford's image showcases a different interpretation during this era. His regal attire features ornate embroidery reminiscent of Chinese Mans Court Badges or Buzi (Court Rank Badges). This fusion reflects cultural influences from afar while maintaining the gravitas expected from those who dispense justice. As we shift towards later years captured by these mysterious photographers' lenses, we witness changes in fashion yet again. Stephen Johnson Field appears before us dressed impeccably in a refined suit rather than traditional robes—a testament to evolving sartorial norms while preserving judicial decorum. Lastly, we encounter Judge John Marshall Harlan whose portrait embodies timeless elegance mixed with contemporary sensibilities. His dark suit paired with an ascot tie epitomizes sophistication without sacrificing professionalism—an embodiment of the changing times.