Embassy Collection (#62)

Paris British Embassy
L Hotel de l Ambassade d Angleterre. Date: 1830

Sumatra Embassy
Mauritz van Nassau, prince of Orange and leader of the united provinces, receives an ambassador from the Sultan of Sumatra. Date: 1602

South Africa House
The South African Embassy building, South Africa House, on one side of Trafalgar Square, London, England. Date: 1978

Amadeo I (1845-1890). Duke of Aosta and King of Spain (1871-1873). King Amadeo receiving the congratulations of the Moroccan embassy headed by Mohammed IV, on 20 March 1872. Recorded by A. Carter

A Persian embassy before the Roman Senate
Illustration of A Persian embassy before the Roman Senate

ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885). 18th President of the United States. Receiving the Japanese diplomatic embassy alongside his cabinet. Engraving after a sketch by James E. Taylor, 1872

TEHERAN CONFERENCE, 1943. A British officer, American General George C. Marshall shaking hands with British Ambassador Archibald Clark Keer, Stalins interpreter Harry Hopkins, Joseph Stalin

CHINESE DIPLOMATS, 1939. Hu Shih, the Chinese ambassador the the United States (right) with diplomat Yan Huiqing, at the Soviet Embassy in Washington, D.C

TEHRAN CONFERENCE, 1943. Outside the Russian Embassy during the Tehran Conference, 1943. Left to right: British officer; American General George C

Silesia. Poland
Antique illustration of a Silesia. Poland

Housing and warehouse of a factory in Bibundi (Cameroon)
Illustration of a Housing and warehouse of a factory in Bibundi (Cameroon)

Imperial administrative building in Cameroon
Antique illustration of a Imperial administrative building in Cameroon

Sanatorium in Malimba (Cameroon)
Antique illustration of Sanatorium in Malimba (Cameroon)

D. C. : BRITISH EMBASSY, c1920. The former British Embassy in Washington, D. C. Photograph
D.C.: BRITISH EMBASSY, c1920. The former British Embassy in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1920

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The Japanese Embassy to Pekin, Prince Date and Suite; from Left to Right, First Row: Ts da (Dutch Interpreter), Tcho (Secretary), Date O Couro Riyo Dono (The Ambassador, Prince of Ouwajima)

Source Size = 3762 x 4989
The War in the East: Departure of the Russian Embassy from Constantinople: " covering the Eagles"

Source Size = 3746 x 2509
The War in the East, Arrival of Mr. Layard, the New British Ambassador, at Constantinople: on the Way to the Embassy

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With Admiral Sir W. Hewetts Embassy to King John of Abyssinia, the Best Part of the Maiensi Pass

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With Admiral Sir W. Hewetts Embassy to King John of Abyssinia: a Glimpse from the Maiensi Pass

Source Size = 1862 x 2521
With Admiral Sir W. Hewetts Embassy to King John of Abyssinia: an Awkward Part of the Maiensi Pass

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With Admiral Sir W. Hewetts Embassy to King John of Abyssinia: Captain Tristram Speedy Argues with the Natives in the Amharic Tongue

Source Size = 3749 x 1266
With Admiral Sir W. Hewetts Embassy to King John of Abyssinia: King Johns Palace at Adowa

Source Size = 3775 x 2517
With Admiral Sir W. Hewetts Embassy to King John of Abyssinia: Ras Allulas House, Adi Teeklar

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With Admiral Sir W. Hewetts Embassy to King John of Abyssinia: Abyssinian Hospitality-Supplies Coming In

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With Admiral Sir W. Hewetts Embassy to King John of Abyssinia: Abyssinian Water-Girls Bringing Water to Camp and Lady Adowa

Source Size = 3765 x 2101
Japanese Embassy to Korea

Source Size = 3742 x 2507
The Recent Embassy from the King of Burma to the Viceroy of India

Source Size = 2558 x 2126
The Fall of Sebastopol, the French Embassy at Albert Gate, Illuminated

Source Size = 4007 x 2931
The Outrage on the British Embassy at Jeddo, Japan: Attack on Messrs. Oliphant and Morrison

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The Outrage on the British Embassy at Jeddo, Japan: Night Bivouac of the Yacunins in the Garden of the Legation, Jeddo

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The British Embassy at St. Petersburg Illuminated for the Duke of Edinburghs Marriage, Russia, 1874

Ball at the British Embassy, Constantinople, in Honour of the Prince and Princess of Wales, 1869, Istanbul, Turkey

Prince of Siam, A Voyage round the World, including an embassy to Muscat and Siam, in 1835-6 and 1837, 19th century engraving

Las Fiestas y Singulares, 1624 (engraving)
XJF909330 Las Fiestas y Singulares, 1624 (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Hans Burgkmair I (German, 1473 - 1531), The Swiss Embassy against the Blue King, woodcut

A sewing party at the Embassy in Russia during WWI, c. 1916 (b / w photo)
XJF447305 A sewing party at the Embassy in Russia during WWI, c.1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Mission to Yarkund and Kashgar: British Embassy, Yangi Shahr, Yarkund

The Berlin Congress, Reception of Plenipotentiaries at the British Embassy

The Berlin Congress, the Turkish Embassy

The Berlin Congress, the Russian Embassy

The Berlin Congress, the British Embassy

The Berlin Congress, the Austrian Embassy

The Berlin Congress, the French Embassy

The French Crisis, Sketches at Versailles during the Recent Constitutional Debate
THE FRENCH CRISIS, SKETCHES AT VERSAILLES DURING THE RECENT CONSTITUTIONAL DEBATE, FRANCE: 8. Public Tribune. 9. Diplomatic Tribune: a Mgr

The Banquet Given by Sir Edward and Lady Ermyntrude Malet at the British Embassy, Berlin Germany, Engraving 1890

Embassy of Kickapoo Indians to the Emperor of Mexico, 1865

Jesuits with Dutch and Portuguese merchants at the Japanese court, c. 1670 (engraving)
XJF2920760 Jesuits with Dutch and Portuguese merchants at the Japanese court, c.1670 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Persecution of Christians in Japan, c. 1680 (engraving)
XJF2920759 Persecution of Christians in Japan, c.1680 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Embassy: A Gateway to Diplomatic Relations and Cultural Exchanges" Step back in time with a sketch by Fish of the Charleston dance at the Embassy club, where vibrant rhythms and carefree spirits collided. In 1938, Joseph Kennedy, American Ambassador, and his family graced the halls of an embassy, embodying diplomacy's essence. Journey across borders as we explore the British Embassy in Madrid P_D00718_003; its architectural grandeur echoing centuries-old alliances. Reflect on history's turning points like Cortes & Marina's encounter in 1519—an emblematic moment that forever altered Mexico's destiny. Witness diplomatic intrigue unfold within Tehran's embassy—a hub for international negotiations amidst political tensions. Bonn too holds significance as it housed an embassy that fostered dialogue during Germany's post-war reconstruction (P_D00149_003). Paris beckons with its allure—British Embassy P_D00634_015 stands tall as a testament to Franco-British relations' strength. Meanwhile, Queen Sirikit of Thailand graces the Thai Embassy—a symbol of cultural exchange between nations. The Ethiopian Embassy welcomes royalty—the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrive to strengthen ties between Ethiopia and Britain. Abd-ar-Rahman III leaves an indelible mark as Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus—an embodiment of power rooted within embassies. Finally, immerse yourself in nostalgia at The Embassy Club (1932), where elegance met revelry—a microcosm capturing society’s spirit during those times. Paris calls again with another iconic image—British Embassy P_D00634_038 epitomizes unity despite historical conflicts. Embassies serve as bridges connecting nations—gateways through which diplomacy flows freely. They encapsulate cultures' fusion while preserving traditions that span generations. These snapshots remind us that behind every embassy lies stories waiting to be told—a tapestry woven by diplomats who shape our world today.