Ruff Collection (#86)

Bon Genre No. 76 Costume
Triple vandyke ruff, habit shirt with high frilled neck, hems with rows of tucks or scalloped, coloured aprons or pinafores & a fur trimmed pelisse

Cross Paris Street 1815
White robe with sleeves en bouffants, high ruff & multiple flounces at the hem, a Kashmir shawl & a black high crowned hat with ostrich plumes. Her key is tied to a handkerchief

Frenchwomen C. 1805
Coloured slippers, white gown with ruff & patterned border, robe with low, V corsage & embroidered hem, green robe with white puffed sleeves, high ruff & kashmir shawl

Costume / Bon Genre C. 1816
Pelisse: roll collar & blue border, robe: scalloped cuffs, ruff & hem; robe: wrap-over body & transparent under- sleeves; tall plumed hats; green robe with vandyked hem

Bakst Hobble Skirt
Hobble skirt costume designed & drawn by Bakst & made by Paquin. The skirt is cut-away at the front creating a split to enable the wearer to walk. N.B incongruous ruff

English Sailor C. 1598
An English sailor. Date: circa 1598

Sir John Eliot
Sir JOHN ELIOT Statesman and Parliamentarian who opposed King Charles I and was imprisoned in the Tower of London

GEORG CALIXTUS 1586-1656
GEORG CALIXTUS German Lutheran Theologian who upheld reunion of the Lutheran and Reformed Protestant sects

Costume C16 & C17 / Strutt
Examples of English costume of the 16th and 17th centuries according to a later source

Charles Ix / King France
CHARLES IX, KING OF FRANCE wears a cap ornamented with jewels & feathers, a small ruff, embroidered cape, doublet with slashed sleeves, jerkin & slashed & bombasted trunk hose

C17th Noblewomen
French noblewomen: lace falling collar & collars that mark the transition between that & the ruff; padded sleeves, double-skirts tabbed bodices

James I / Anon Eng
JAMES I OF ENGLAND JAMES VI OF SCOTLAND Half-length portrait wearing a ruff

Elizabeth I / Dutch Eng
Queen Elizabeth I Queen of Great Britain

JAMES I / PLAYERS / 28 / 50
JAMES I of England James VI of Scotland

HAMILTON (1532? - 1604)
WILLIAM HAMILTON, 1st Marquis of Hamilton. Second in line to Scottish throne after James VI

Elizabeth I / More
QUEEN ELIZABETH I Anthony More is reputed to have painted her portrait when she was aged 21 however she looks somewhat older here

Elizabeth I / Marshall
QUEEN ELIZABETH I Half-length portrait wearing pearls

Girl Plays Cup and Ball
Miss Playing With Cup and Ball. A dainty young girl having caught the ball attached to a string in the cup looks more than a little pleased

Bethune, Duke of Sully
Maximilien de Bethune, Duke of SULLY French Protestant statesman

Shakespeare / Anon
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Playwright and poet

Shakespeare / Janssen / Jobb
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Playwright and poet. Rectangular portrait

Johann Weir / Malades
JOHANN WIER German medical at the age of 60

Jean Calvin (Conquy)
JEAN CALVIN French Protestant reformer, active in Geneva

Cervantes / Bartolozzi
MIGUEL DE CERVANTES Spanish novelist

John Dee / Scheneker
JOHN DEE, occultist, astrologer and magician

Johann Gutenberg
JOHANN GUTENBERG German printer

Elizabeth I / Jacobsen
QUEEN ELIZABETH I Reigned 1558 - 1603 Oval portrait

Samuel Blommaert / Artist
SAMUEL BLOMMAERT Dutch artist

Elizabeth I / Holl / St Jame
QUEEN ELIZABETH I Reigned 1558 - 1603

Willem Barents
WILLEM BARENTS Dutch navigator

Bartas / Salluste
Guillaume De Salluste Seigneur Du Bartas French Poet

Countess of Shrewsbury
COUNTESS OF SHREWSBURY Known also as BESS OF HARDWICK Date: 1518 - 1608

John Fletcher / Janssen
JOHN FLETCHER English dramatist

17th Earl of Oxford
Edward De Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford Writer

Sir Francis Walsingham, Secretary to Queen Elizabeth I
Sir Francis Walsingham, English statesman, Principal Secretary to Queen Elizabeth I, popularly referred to as her Spymaster

John Napier, Scottish mathematician
John Napier, 8th Laird of Merchiston, Scottish mathematician, physicist, astronomer and astrologer, inventor of logarithms

Mary, Queen of Scots, with Lord Darnley
Mary, Queen of Scotland, with Lord Darnley -- they married in 1565

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"Ruff: A Glimpse into the Royal Era" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Queen Elizabeth I, as depicted by renowned artist George Gower. In his stunning portrait from 1588, we witness the regal elegance of Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland. Her commanding presence is enhanced by her elaborate ruff collar, a symbol of power and prestige. As we explore further, our attention turns to a selection of fish – an intriguing hint at the culinary delights enjoyed during this era. The richness and variety on display mirror the opulence that surrounded the royal court. Moving on to another iconic figure, Mary, Queen of Scots graces us with her presence in a vibrant red costume. This portrayal captures her fiery spirit and unwavering determination amidst turbulent times. Nicholas Hilliard's masterpiece "Queen Elizabeth: The Ermine Portrait" transports us to 1585 when this enchanting painting was created. The delicate details showcase not only Elizabeth's beauty but also her affinity for fashion trends like ruffs adorned with pearls. William Tyndale/Whittock takes center stage next – an influential figure who played a pivotal role in translating the Bible into English during Elizabethan times. His contribution revolutionized religious practices while leaving an indelible mark on history. "Gingers Rule, " proclaims one portrait featuring none other than Queen Elizabeth I herself. Celebrating her distinctive red hair color, it serves as a reminder that uniqueness should be embraced and cherished. Frans Hals' masterpieces "The Laughing Cavalier" captivate us with their enigmatic charm across different eras - 1624 (1943) & (c1915). These paintings immortalize individuals whose laughter echoes through time, reminding us to find joy even amidst life's challenges. Elizabeth Talbot or Bess of Hardwick emerges as yet another remarkable personality from this period - a countess known for her formidable character and influential role in society.