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Savoy Collection (#12)

"Savoy: A Timeless Icon of Elegance and Culture" Nestled in the picturesque town of Morzine, France, the name "Savoy" evokes a sense of grandeur and sophistication

Background imageSavoy Collection: The Girl with the Marmot. Artist: Fragonard, Jean Honore (1732-1806)

The Girl with the Marmot. Artist: Fragonard, Jean Honore (1732-1806)
The Girl with the Marmot. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Background imageSavoy Collection: Portrait of Marie-Adelaide of Savoy, 1697. Artist: Francois de Troy

Portrait of Marie-Adelaide of Savoy, 1697. Artist: Francois de Troy
Portrait of Marie-Adelaide of Savoy, 1697. The eldest daughter of Victor Amadeus II, Duke of Savoy, and Anne Marie of Orleans, Marie Adelaide of Savoy (1685-1712) was betrothed to Louis

Background imageSavoy Collection: The Conqueror of the Turks, 1717, (1909)

The Conqueror of the Turks, 1717, (1909). Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736) after his victory at Belgrade in 1717. Engraving from Harmsworths History of the World, published in London in 1909

Background imageSavoy Collection: Equestrian statue of Prince Eugene of Savoy, Vienna. Artist: Margaret Jacob

Equestrian statue of Prince Eugene of Savoy, Vienna. Artist: Margaret Jacob
Equestrian statue of Prince Eugene of Savoy, Vienna. Regarded as one of the outstanding military strategists of his time, Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736)

Background imageSavoy Collection: Eugene, Prince of Savoy, French-born Austrian soldier, c1820. Artist: Delpech

Eugene, Prince of Savoy, French-born Austrian soldier, c1820. Artist: Delpech
Eugene, Prince of Savoy, French-born Austrian soldier, c1820. Regarded as one of the outstanding military strategists of his time

Background imageSavoy Collection: War of the Spanish Succession: Battle of Blenheim, Bavaria, 3 August 1704

War of the Spanish Succession: Battle of Blenheim, Bavaria, 3 August 1704
War of the Spanish Succession: Battle of Blenheim, 3 August 1704. Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736) (bottom right), commander of the Austrian army at the Battle of Blenheim (Hochstadt)

Background imageSavoy Collection: A sketch of the interior of Le Savoy night-spot in Paris, 19

A sketch of the interior of Le Savoy night-spot in Paris, 1920s Date: 1920s

Background imageSavoy Collection: Cartoon, An Ironmaster at the Savoy

Cartoon, An Ironmaster at the Savoy
Cartoon, An " Ironmaster" at the Savoy -- the librettist Ws Gilbert in a suit of armour, with the much smaller figure of Richard D Oyly Carte looking up at him

Background imageSavoy Collection: The Karlowena sisters from the Savoy Hotel Cabaret, 1928

The Karlowena sisters from the Savoy Hotel Cabaret, 1928
The Karlowena sistersmaking their London debut in the newly opened Savoy Hotel Cabaret, 1928 Date: 1928

Background imageSavoy Collection: Advertisement for Savoie, France

Advertisement for Savoie, France
French railways advertisement for Savoie, France. 1946

Background imageSavoy Collection: Tatler cover - Princess Marie Jose of Belgium

Tatler cover - Princess Marie Jose of Belgium
MARIA JOSE OF BELGIUM (1906 - 2001) Wife of Umberto of Savoy, Prince of Piedmont, and daughter of Albert of Belgium. Pictured on the front cover of The Tatler at the time of her imminent marriage to

Background imageSavoy Collection: Advert for Samuel Brothers boys outfits 1884

Advert for Samuel Brothers boys outfits 1884
Selection of clothing for boys at different ages. 1884

Background imageSavoy Collection: Hotel Savoy in New York City, USA

Hotel Savoy in New York City, USA
Hotel Savoy at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 59th Street in New York City, USA Date: circa 1900

Background imageSavoy Collection: Chateau of Chillon, on the shore of Lake Geneva

Chateau of Chillon, on the shore of Lake Geneva
The lakeside Chateau of Chillon, on the shore of Lake Geneva, Switzerland. From the mid 12th century, the castle was home to the Counts of Savoy. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSavoy Collection: Cartoon, Lord Cairns and Miss Fortescue

Cartoon, Lord Cairns and Miss Fortescue
Cartoon, Lord Cairns to Miss Fortescue -- Delighted, my dear, that my son has shown such good taste! May Fortescue (1859-1950) was an actress, singer and actor-manager

Background imageSavoy Collection: Sketch by Fish of dancing, at the Savoy, London, 1926

Sketch by Fish of dancing, at the Savoy, London, 1926
Sketch by Fish of dancing, at the Savoy Hotel, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageSavoy Collection: Mannequins in wraps created by London fashion house of Ninet

Mannequins in wraps created by London fashion house of Ninet
A group of Mannequins in wraps created by the London fashion house of Ninette at the Savoy in aid of the Music Hall Ladies Guild, 9 December 1923 Date: 1924

Background imageSavoy Collection: Advertisements in Princess Ida programme

Advertisements in Princess Ida programme, Gilbert & Sullivan, Savoy Theatre, London. circa 1880s

Background imageSavoy Collection: Cast list and adverts in Princess Ida programme

Cast list and adverts in Princess Ida programme, Gilbert & Sullivan, Savoy Theatre, London. circa 1880s

Background imageSavoy Collection: Characters and adverts in Princess Ida programme

Characters and adverts in Princess Ida programme
Two characters and adverts in Princess Ida programme, Gilbert & Sullivan, Savoy Theatre, London. circa 1880s

Background imageSavoy Collection: Advertisement in Princess Ida programme

Advertisement in Princess Ida programme
Advertisement for Liberty Art Fabrics in Princess Ida programme, Gilbert & Sullivan, Savoy Theatre, London, with three men in armour. circa 1880s

Background imageSavoy Collection: Music cover, Dearie Mine, by Meredith and Thorburn

Music cover, Dearie Mine, by Meredith and Thorburn
Music cover, Dearie Mine, vocal waltz, with words by Joe Meredith and music by Billy Thorburn, featured and broadcast by The Savoy Havana Band and recorded by The Savoy Orpheans at the Savoy Hotel

Background imageSavoy Collection: Two British Caribbean women standing in a restaurant in Nott

Two British Caribbean women standing in a restaurant in Nottingham. Sign showing Savoy Steak Bar in the back ground Date: 1980s

Background imageSavoy Collection: The Children of the King and Queen of Italy

The Children of the King and Queen of Italy (from left): Princess Yolanda of Savoy (1901-1986), Princess Giovanna (1907-2000) (later the Tsaritsa of Bulgaria)

Background imageSavoy Collection: Annecy, France - canal and castle

Annecy, France - canal and castle
Annecy, France - the canal leading up to the Chⴥ au d Annecy, which was once home to the Counts of Geneva and the Dukes of Genevois-Nemours. circa 1910s

Background imageSavoy Collection: London, England - Cecil Hotel and Savoy Hotel

London, England - Cecil Hotel and Savoy Hotel
London, England - hotels Cecil and Savoy - View from Park of Hotel Buildings people on seats.. Part of Box 23 Boswell Collection. A Day trip to London. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSavoy Collection: Tango at the Savoy by Fish

Tango at the Savoy by Fish
A Spanish lady wearing a tight black bodice and long pink chiffon skirt demonstrates the authentic tango on the dancefloor at the Savoy Hotel. Date: 1926

Background imageSavoy Collection: Society at a costume ball, 1912

Society at a costume ball, 1912
Society in fancy dress at a costume ball held at the Savoy Hotel on 23 May 1912. Photographed at a time of great popularity for fancy dress balls

Background imageSavoy Collection: Savoy Hotel Aswan, Egypt, circa 1890

Savoy Hotel Aswan, Egypt, circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Background imageSavoy Collection: Austria. Vienna. Belvedere. Lower Belvedere. 1714-1716. By H

Austria. Vienna. Belvedere. Lower Belvedere. 1714-1716. By H
Belvedere. Lower Belvedere. 1714-1716. Built by Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt (1668-1745). Vienna. Austria

Background imageSavoy Collection: Austria. Vienna. Belvedere. Upper Belvedere. 1717-1723. By H

Austria. Vienna. Belvedere. Upper Belvedere. 1717-1723. By H
Belvedere. Upper Belvedere. 1717-1723. Built by Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt (1668-1745). Facade. Vienna. Austria

Background imageSavoy Collection: King Amadeo I of Spain (1845-1890). Colored engraving

King Amadeo I of Spain (1845-1890). Colored engraving
Amadeo I of Spain (1845-1890). King of Spain. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1870. Colored

Background imageSavoy Collection: First Spanish Republic (1873-1874). Amadeo I of Savoy with h

First Spanish Republic (1873-1874). Amadeo I of Savoy with h
First Spanish Republic (1873-1874). Amadeo I of Savoy (1871-1873) reaching Elba, Portugal, with Queen Maria Victoria and her children (12 February 1873) after his abdication. Colored engraving

Background imageSavoy Collection: National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II. Rome. Italy

National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II. Rome. Italy
Italy. Rome. National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II (1820-1878). King of Italy. Designed by Giuseppe Falconi at 1885. Venice Square. Partial view

Background imageSavoy Collection: Amadeo I (1845-1890). Duke of Aosta and King of Spain (1871

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

Background imageSavoy Collection: Belvedere Palace (Lower Belvedere)(1714-1716). Facade. Vien

Belvedere Palace (Lower Belvedere)(1714-1716). Facade. Vien
Baroque Art. Belvedere Palace (Lower Belvedere) (1714-1716). Erected by the Austrian architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt (1668-1745). Facade. Vienna. Austria

Background imageSavoy Collection: Belvedere Palace (Upper Belvedere) (1721-1723). Facade. Det

Belvedere Palace (Upper Belvedere) (1721-1723). Facade. Det
Baroque Art. Belvedere Palace. (Upper Belvedere) (1721-1723). Erected by the Austrian architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt (1668-1745). Facade. Detail. Vienna. Austria

Background imageSavoy Collection: Caricature of Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer

Caricature of Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer
Caricature of Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900), composer and musician, with his colleagues Ws Gilbert (1836-1911) and Richard d Oyly Carte (1844-1901) in the background

Background imageSavoy Collection: Caricature of Arthur Sullivan and Ws Gilbert

Caricature of Arthur Sullivan and Ws Gilbert -- The Latest Converts to Aestheticism. A reference to their latest operetta, Patience, a satire on the aesthetic movement. 1881

Background imageSavoy Collection: Caricature of George Grossmith, English writer and performer

Caricature of George Grossmith, English writer and performer
Caricature of George Grossmith, English comedian, actor, singer, composer and writer, well known for his appearances in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas

Background imageSavoy Collection: Caricature of the composer Sir Arthur Sullivan

Caricature of the composer Sir Arthur Sullivan
Caricature of Sir Arthur Sullivan, English composer of operettas with the librettist Ws Gilbert, as well as other works. One of the Parents of the Pirates (referring to the Pirates of Penzance)

Background imageSavoy Collection: Savoy Taylors Guild, London

Savoy Taylors Guild, London -- invoice and receipt for cleaning a two-piece suit. 1927

Background imageSavoy Collection: Savoy Magazine 1896

Savoy Magazine 1896
Front cover of The Savoy. Date: April 1896

Background imageSavoy Collection: Midnight Ball at Savoy

Midnight Ball at Savoy
The Midnight Ball at the Savoy Hotel, London - a fancy dress affair Date: 1914

Background imageSavoy Collection: Laundry of Savoy Hotel

Laundry of Savoy Hotel
Working in the laundry of the Savoy Hotel, London. Date: early 1930s

Background imageSavoy Collection: Fancy Dress, London

Fancy Dress, London
A fancy dress ball at the Savoy Hotel, London Date: 1914

Background imageSavoy Collection: Amadeus VIII of Savoy

Amadeus VIII of Savoy
AMADEUS VIII count of Savoy he was also FELIX V, the last anti- pope : (reigned 1440-1449) Date: 1383 - 1451

Background imageSavoy Collection: Leoncavallo / I Pagliacci

Leoncavallo / I Pagliacci
I PAGLIACCI Mrs Brown Potter and her Company in the Savoy Theatre production. Date: 1905




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"Savoy: A Timeless Icon of Elegance and Culture" Nestled in the picturesque town of Morzine, France, the name "Savoy" evokes a sense of grandeur and sophistication. From its humble beginnings as a poster advertising the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company to becoming synonymous with luxury at the Savoy Hotel in London, this name has left an indelible mark on history. The Savoy Hotel, an architectural marvel that exudes opulence, has been a haven for discerning travelers since its inception. Its iconic entrance sketched in 1926 stands as a testament to its timeless allure. The Duchess of Portland herself graced its halls during her stay, adding prestige to this already illustrious establishment. Beyond being a luxurious retreat for guests from around the world, the Savoy Hotel is also steeped in cultural significance. It played host to magnificent balls where society's elite gathered under dazzling chandeliers and danced until dawn. Notably, it was here that Gilbert & Sullivan's masterpiece "The Mikado" enthralled audiences with its enchanting melodies and witty libretto. However, not all stories surrounding the it can filled with glamour. In 1920s London, waiters, chefs, and kitchen hands at this esteemed hotel went on strike early one morning – their voices demanding fair treatment echoing through its hallowed corridors. Nevertheless, even amidst such challenges or labor disputes throughout history; nothing could tarnish the reputation of this legendary institution. Retro posters showcasing Gilbert & Sullivan productions by D'Oyly Carte remind us of their artistic contributions within these walls while Alexander Duckham hosted lavish dinners that further cemented the hotel's status as a hub for high society gatherings. Today, when one mentions "Savoy, " it conjures images of refined elegance and impeccable service—a symbol of excellence passed down through generations.