Extravagance Collection (#6)

Restaurant restrictions during WW1
Article from The Sphere demonstrating the new wartime lunch and dinner restrictions put in place in restaurants and hotels

Cartoon criticising dogs given luxury food in wartime, WW1
One of the horrors of war. " And did ums tink their mumsie would waste her money on the horrid war and rob her popsy-wopsies of their ickle nicy-picie" An illustration by George L

The Education of the Masses, War Economy, Douglas MacKenzie
Illustration showing the mass of entertainment and amusements on offer to the London population during the First World War, despite the fact the country was supposed to be practising war economy

William Lole - 1
WILLIAM LOLE Leicestershire hermit and eccentric, known for the extravagance of his ideas, his speech and his clothing. Date: CIRCA 1850

William Lole - 2
WILLIAM LOLE Leicestershire hermit and eccentric, known for the extravagance of his ideas, his speech and his clothing. Date: CIRCA 1850

Garden detail, Chateau de Villandry, Villandry, Loire Valley, France

The new fashioned Phaeton (engraving)
XJF872698 The new fashioned Phaeton (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published 1776 ); English, out of copyright

Royal review at Windsor, Queen Victoria and Khedive Ismail Pashe of Egypt, June 26th
XOS1766124 Royal review at Windsor, Queen Victoria and Khedive Ismail Pashe of Egypt, June 26th, 1868 (w/c, gouache and black chalk) by Campion

Concert in the garden of Trianon, 2nd day of celebrations at Versailles, 14th July 1668
XIR164875 Concert in the garden of Trianon, 2nd day of celebrations at Versailles, 14th July 1668, 1675 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Chauveau, Francois (1613-76); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Court at Brighton a la Chinese, 1816 (hand-coloured engraving)
XZL149497 The Court at Brighton a la Chinese, 1816 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scotsman shocked by expensive of the Worlds Fair in Chicago
The Chicago Exhibition McPherson - " Four Dollars for a bed! The extravangance. I canna sleep for thinking o t." Date: 1893

Black couple in London in late 19th century in fine attire
Black couple in all their finery. Woman: " What ll Mrs Edwards say when she sees dis ere hat?" Date: 1898

Economy : Lord Brougham as John Bull, calling on the Prince Regent (later George IV) to retrench and curb his extravagance and to think of the people

A Voluptuary under the horrors of digestion George IV ( Prince Regent 1811-1820) when Prince of Wales, showing his extravagance, grossness and self-indulgence

India, Rajasthan, Udaipur. Carved sandstone facade of City Palace (built 1568, on right) on Pichola Lake

Christmas morning, no. 1. Girl seated in bed with roomful of toys. Date c1902

Edwin C Burts fine shoes. New York
Edwin C. Burts fine shoes. New York. Date c1874

La premiere extravagance. Buying the cradle

Indian Actors / Jaffna
Sumptuously adorned actors from Jaffna (Southern India). Date: circa 1880

Peacock displaying. The peacock is the male blue peafowl (Pavo cristatus). Only the male has the showy train of feathers, which it uses in mating displays to females

Peacock displaying. The peacock is the male blue peafowl (Pavo cristatus). Only the male has the showy train of feathers, which it uses in mating displays to females

Diamonds
Cut and polished diamonds. Diamond is a naturally occurring form of carbon that has crystallised under great pressure. Pure crystals are colourless and transparent

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

Folies Bergere - dancer
A dancer from the Astronomers Revue at the Folies Bergere, Paris. The dancer is Mademoiselle Geczy, a name that hints of an Eastern European origin

Englishman of 1670
The Restoration and the permissive society favoured by Charles II are reflected in a new extravagance in dress, as in this gentlemans fancy petticoat, full sleeves etc

French Extravagance
The ladys bustle is big enough for someone to ride pillion; her elegant companion might admire her hat, but his eyes are on her prominently projecting bosom

James Hay Carlisle
JAMES HAY, earl of CARLISLE diplomat notorious for his extravagance, entering Paris his horses were shod with silver... with his autograph

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"Indulging in Opulence: A Glimpse into Extravagance" Step into a world of grandeur and excess, where luxury knows no bounds. From the majestic Coronation of the Shah of Iran to the sleek Aston Martin V8 Vantage, every detail exudes extravagance. In the enchanting Gardens and village of Chateau de Villandry in France's Loire Valley, opulence takes root amidst meticulously manicured landscapes. Meanwhile, Al-Husn Souq in Salalah beckons with local frankincense perfumes housed in ornate gold and glass bottles – a sensory delight fit for royalty. Behold the regal stamp bearing the image of Maharaja of Patiala, showcasing his reign over wealth and power. And as if one Porsche 911 (997) Carrera S wasn't enough to satisfy desires, indulge your automotive fantasies with another glimpse at this epitome of lavishness. As we sing a song reminiscent of times past, Reza Pahlavi's Crown Prince status during Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's Coronation reminds us that often intertwined with monarchy. The very essence of Marie Antoinette's era comes alive through images capturing women adorned in jackets and skirts or fur-trimmed outfits – symbols of their privileged lifestyles. Extravagance transcends time and borders; it captivates our imagination while reminding us that sometimes indulgence can be an art form itself. So let these glimpses into opulent moments serve as inspiration to embrace life's luxuries when they come our way – after all, there is beauty even in excess.