Privileged Collection (page 2)

The War in the Transvaal (b / w photo)
1599316 The War in the Transvaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal, Canadian Mounted Police leaving Halifax, Nova Scotia)

The Irish Land League Trials in Dublin (engraving)
1590514 The Irish Land League Trials in Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Land League Trials in Dublin)

Teenage Group, Costume Ball (sepia print)
3077518 Teenage Group, Costume Ball (sepia print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Coaching, Central Park (b / w photo)
3077515 Coaching, Central Park (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Mrs William Astor (sepia print)
3077514 Mrs William Astor (sepia print) by Mora, Jose Maria (b.1849); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Caroline Webster " Lina" Schermerhorn (September 21)

Earl Grey (colour litho)
612491 Earl Grey (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earl Grey, A privileged person, 8 May 1869)

A room at the Hotel Cadillac, 1907 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380604 A room at the Hotel Cadillac, 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Scholars and Figures outside St. Mary Magdalen Church, Oxford (pencil & w / c on paper)
AGN281892 Scholars and Figures outside St. Mary Magdalen Church, Oxford (pencil & w/c on paper) by Ince, Joseph Murray (1806-59); 19x24.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Welsh

Peter Marie, Costume Ball (b / w photo)
3079334 Peter Marie, Costume Ball (b/w photo) by Mora, Jose Maria (b.1849); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

James Buchanan Johnston, 1881. Creator: Harper Pennington
James Buchanan Johnston, 1881

FRANCE / REVOLUTION / SATIRE
A satire on the privileged classes. Date: 1789

ASCOT 1895
Privileged racegoers in the Enclosure before the race for the Ascot Gold Cup : police are on hand in case of trouble... Date: 1895

ASCOT 1890
Fashionable racegoers in the privileged enclosure on Gold Cup Day Date: 1890

ASCOT 1904
The brilliant scene at Ascot on Gold Cup Day when those privileged to be admitted to the Royal Enclosure watch the races in the presence of Royalty Itself ! Date: 1904

Come Aboard, Sir! by Edmund Blampied
An illustration by Edmund Blampied or Blam (1886-1966) of a young lady relaxing at the prow of a yacht while the breeze blows her hair

The Landlords Family. A romanticized family scene which displays English fashions of the late 18th and early 19th century and suggests the cosiness of well-to-do family life

The French Farmer Crushed By Taxes. Illustration Which Alludes To The Oppression Of Third State, The Workers, By The Two Privileged Orders, The Clergy And The Nobles In The 18Th Century

Guests at the Riviera villa of Maxine Elliott, 1932
Page from The Bystander magazine in 1932 reporting on guests staying at the beautiful villa belonging to the American actress Maxine Elliott on the French Riviera

Kings Fifth Court at Buckingham Palace, London
The London Season of 1912: the Kings Fifth Court at Buckingham Palace. A diagrammatic view showing the progress of the debutante from the moment she enters the building to the time she leaves. 1912

Pomp and Circumstance by Charles Robinson
A small child, bewigged and holding a fan, is carried in a sedan chair carried by footmen in livery. Date: 1914

Bystander Riviera supplement - train de luxe
Cover of The Bystander magazines Riviera supplement carrying an illustrated advertisement for the Train de Luxe Calais-Mediterranean Express which ran daily from Calais to the Riviera

Monte Carlo advertisement, 1932
Advertisement for Monte Carlo beach on the French Riviera and all its associated entertainments. Date: 1932

One Kind of Picnic - Another by H. M. Bateman 1 of 2
A fabulously elegant and sedate picnic, with the diners being waited on by a team of servants as a gramophone plays. One of two cartoons by H. M

Make-up at the theatre 1927
An elegant woman does her make-up on arrival at the theatre. Date: 1927

Junkers G-38 on Ground
This huge passenger plane, with a wingspan of 45 metres, dwarfs the little two-seater beside it at Dessau : four privileged passengers sit in the wings, enjoying the view. Date: 1929

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, The Black Puppy Book. A cute little lapdog puppy called Darling, sitting on a red cushion. Date: 1909

Main Avenue West, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Main Avenue West, a residential area of Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. Date: circa 1906

Little boy with rocking horse, sailing boat and castle
A little boy standing in a room (perhaps a nursery) containing a rocking horse, a sailing boat, a train engine with signals and a castle. Date: circa 1930s

Hyams of Oxford Street, boys outfitters, advertisement
Advertisement for Hyams of Oxford Street, Leeds, Birmingham and Wolverhampton, one of the oldest established houses for boys tailoring and outfitting, providing first class goods at moderate prices

Wall Game: Why Not War Game? WW1
Wall Game: Why Not War Game? Three young men taking part in the Eton Wall Game, with a comment that public schools would be wise to spend some time on military training during the First World War

Cerebos Salt advertisement, 1928
Cerebos Salt, an essential part of the social season, designed to give one pep and vitality while while at Royal Ascot, sitting down to a DIY silver service lunch. Date: 1928

Picnics - Russian High society
A picnic held in 1913 that is seemingly entirely consisting of members of the Russian aristocracy. Date: 1913

JOHN THANE antiquary, author of the British Autography, of which we are privileged to possess a copy... at the age of 41 Date: 1748 - 1818

Wimbledon election contrasts, 1907 (b / w photo)
XJF425375 Wimbledon election contrasts, 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Empress Eugenie (1826-1920) and her Ladies in Waiting, detail of Baronne de Malaret
XIR175288 Empress Eugenie (1826-1920) and her Ladies in Waiting, detail of Baronne de Malaret, nee Nathalie de Segur (yellow dress)

The Good Life: Monte Carlo casino at night in Monaco
Monte Carlo casino at night, Monaco

Bavarian Alps and Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany

Korean Gama used by the privileged classes, a form of closed chair similar to a Palanquin, Litter or Sedan chair, carried by porters. Watercolour, c1890

Boys playing rugby at Rugby School. This truly English game is played in perfection at the fine Elizabethan school, at Rugby in Warwickshire. Date: 1845

School yard, Eton College
Eton College school yard. Date: 1909

Pupils with tuck boxes, Marlborough School
Pupils raid their tuck boxes at Marlborough School. Date: 1962

Pupils in study room, Marlborough College
Pupils relaxing in a study room at Marlborough College. Date: 1962

Pupil in library, Marlborough College
Pupil studies in the library of Marlborough College. Date: 1962

Victorian schoolboy ready for the holidays
A Victorian schoolboy, smoking a small cigar, sits on a pile of suitcases on the platform of a railway station, ready for the long school holidays

Elegant lady in a country house interior, Mid Wales
An elegant lady in a full-length white dress poses in a country house interior in Mid Wales. There is a fireplace and decorated screen on the left, and an upright piano on the right

Two Edwardian children on a swing, Mid Wales
Two Edwardian children on a swing in a garden, Mid Wales. The swing has a safety bar at the front

Men playing tennis at Crosslands House
Two men taking part in a doubles tennis match at Crosslands House

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"Steeped in Privilege: A Glimpse into the Lives of the Elite" Christmas Day in the Workhouse: Contrasting worlds collide as the privileged Marquess and Marchioness of Anglesey visit a workhouse, shedding light on societal disparities. The Grandeur of Education: Step inside the large classroom at Harrow School, where future leaders are groomed amidst opulent surroundings. Rugby Football's Aristocratic Roots: Witness boys from prestigious Rugby School engage in an exhilarating game, showcasing how privilege extends to sports. The Flower Market Of The Madeleine by Blampied: An exquisite painting capturing Parisian affluence, reminding us of the luxurious lifestyles enjoyed by some during this era. Teresa Meets Child Jesus: A poignant depiction revealing how even religious experiences were influenced by social standing and privilege. Bradley-Martin Ball Extravaganza: Cornelia Bradley Martin dazzles as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, at a lavish ball attended exclusively by New York's elite society members. Unveiling Democracy's Pledge: Relive history with the Tennis Court Oath - a pivotal moment when privileged French nobility joined forces with commoners to demand equality and justice for all. Eton College Courtyard Chronicles: Explore the hallowed grounds where generations of Britain's upper class have been educated, perpetuating their privileged status through time. Doonagore Castle - Where Luxury Meets Nature’s Majesty: Behold a 16th-century tower house overlooking Ireland’s Atlantic Ocean; a symbol of aristocratic power nestled within breathtaking scenery. Lessons in Prestige at Eton College: Peer into daily life at one of England's most prestigious schools as schoolboys navigate both rigorous academics and exclusive privileges bestowed upon them. Street Scene Reflections from Harrow School .