Savoy Collection (#14)

Sir Henry Alfred Lytton, English actor and singer
Sir Henry Alfred Lytton (1865-1936), English actor and singer famous for his roles in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas at the Savoy Theatre. Date: early 20th century

Aix-les-Bains, France - Pont Saint-Matrin. Ancient frontier between Savoy and France Date: 1860

Prince Luigi Amedeo, Duke of the Abruzzi (1873 - 1933), Italian nobleman, mountaineer and explorer of the royal House of Savoy

Umberto III The Blessed, Count of Savoy
Umberto III, surnamed The Blessed (1135-1189), Count of Savoy from 1148 to 1189. He preferred the monastic life to being a prince, but married four times for dynastic reasons

Savoy (Stoke on Trent) china Officers peaked hat
A Savoy (Stoke on Trent) china Officers peaked hat with the Coat of Arms of Dover. Commemorative Ware

Savoy China Jug - WWI
Savoy China Jug, inscribed and showing a Private of the Grenadier Guards with the Kings Colour and Union Flag. On reverse, Shakespeare prose - This England never do

Unappetising Moments, WW1
Unappetising - Moments when the Savoy, the Alhambra and the Piccadilly Grill seem very far away (the offensive starts in half an hour). Bystander, Fragments from France - No. 4, Page 22

All the world is rushing to the Savoy
Illustration by Annie Fish in the very first Letters of Eve column in The Tatler, showing smart society gathering at the Savoy Hotel in London for the amazing midnight ball. Date: 1914

An auction of fashion in aid of Belgian Relief Fund, WW1
Page from The Tatler reporting on a fashion show and auction of dresses at the Savoy Hotel in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund at the Savoy

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 in The Tatler at the age of nine

Gaby Deslys, French Flag Day, WW1
French actress Gaby Deslys, pictured outside the Savoy Hotel on French Flag Day acknowledging a Scottish soldier in a kilt who raises his bonnet to her while a comrade buys a tricolour from her

H. R. H. The Princess of Piedmont (Marie Jose of Belgium)
MARIA JOSE OF BELGIUM (1906-2001) Wife of Umberto of Savoy, Prince of Piedmont, and daughter of Albert of Belgium. Date: 1937

Womens Royal Air Force -- Savoy Hotel
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing women at the Savoy Hotel on 7 April 1919, when Queen Mary presented prizes to the winners in the Womens War Service Competitions

Decontamination Drill, World War II
Decontamination Drill at the Savoy Hotel in London during World War II. Percy Rommey demonstrates the correct method of undressing a man exposed to gas

Thames Embankment
The Embankment, showing the Savoy Hotel and Cleopatras Needle. Date: 1895

Savoy Palace
The Savoy seen from the Thames in the early eighteenth century, Date: circa 1736

Sketches from The Mikado at the Savoy Theatre
Illustrations of characters from the Gibert and Sullivan opera The Mikado. Date: 4th April 1885

Catherine Segurane
When the Turks attack Nice (at this time part of Savoy) Catherine Segurane, a laundress, seizes a flag in one hand and a sword in the other and leads the defence. Date: Summer 1543

Arthur Sullivan
SIR ARTHUR SULLIVAN musician, associated with the Savoy operas produced with Ws Gilbert. Date: 1842 - 1900

Arthur Sullivan Student
SIR ARTHUR SULLIVAN musician, associated with the Savoy operas produced with Ws Gilbert : photographed when a student. Date: 1842 - 1900

Vittorio Amadeo Savoy
VITTORIO AMEDEO I, duke of SAVOY and Prince of Piedmont Date: 1587 - 1637

Tommaso of Savoy
TOMMASO FRANCESCO, of SAVOY, principe di Carignano fourth son of Carlo Emanuele, military commander. Date: 1596 - 1656

Tommaso of Savoy - 2
TOMMASO FRANCESCO, of SAVOY, principe di Carignano fourth son of Carlo Emanuele, military commander. Date: 1596 - 1656

Filiberto Duke Savoy
FILIBERTO I, duke of SAVOY son of Amadeo IX died young without issue Date: 1465 - 1482

Maurice Emanuel Savoy
MAURICE EMANUEL duke of SAVOY cardinal-archbishop of Monreale, Sicily Date: 17TH CENTURY

Marguerite De Savoie
MARGUERITE OF SAVOY daughter of Francois I, wife of Emanuel Philibert, duke of Savoy : a patron of literature. Date: 1532 - 1574

Marguerite Yolande Savoy
MARGUERITE YOLANDE princess of SAVOY daughter of Victor Amadeus duke of Savoy and Chretienne his duchess. Date: 1636 - ?

Eman. Philibert of Savoy
EMANUEL PHILIBERT duc de SAVOIE, known as Tete de fer (iron-head) Date: 1528 - 1580

Chretienne De Savoie
CHRETIENNE duhesse de SAVOIE wife of Victor Amadeus I. Date: CIRCA 1600

Chas. Eman. II of Savoy
CARLO EMANUELE II duke of Savoy Date: 1634 - 1675

Charles III De Savoie
CHARLES III duc de SAVOIE known as le bon. Date: 1486 - 1553

Carlo Eman. of Savoy
CARLO EMANUELE I, duke of Savoy, known as Il grande Date: 1562 - 1630

Anne-Marie of Savoy
ANNE-MARIE OF SAVOY daughter of Henriette, princesse d Orleans, wife of Vittorio Amadeo II. Date: 1648 - 1664

London Savoy Hotel
The exterior of the exclusive Savoy Hotel, The Strand, London. Date: 1973

Drawings Prints, Print, Portrait, Young, Boy, Arms, Savoy, Artist, Gregoire Huret
Drawings and Prints, Print, Portrait of a Young Boy with the Arms of Savoy, Artist, Gregoire Huret, French, Lyon 1606-1670 Paris, Huret, Gregoire, French, 1606, 1670, 17th century, 1720, 1760

Bonneville Savoy Liber Studiorum part XIII plate 64
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Frontispiece Fall Longobardi La Caduta de poems
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Source Arvaron Valley Chamouni Savoy Liber Studiorum
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Francesco I d Este Liberates City Turin Leaves
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Elevation Section Catafalque Anna Cristina Wife
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Francesco I d Este Presents Himself Warmth Humility
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Ground Plan Catafalque Anna Cristina Wife Carlo Emanuele II
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Woman Savoy 1742 Etching engraving Sheet 9 3 / 16 x 6 5 / 8
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Woman Savoy 1737 Etching engraving image 8 7 / 8 x 6 15 / 16
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PENNELL: THE SAVOY, 1895. The Savoy. The Savoy Hotel, viewed from across the River Thames; Cleopatras Needle is visible to the left. Etching by Joseph Pennell, 1895

PRINCE EUGENE OF SAVOY (1663-1736). Austrian general. Engraving, c1700

BRANDFIELD: SAVOY, c1940. The Savoy. Lithograph by Dayton Brandfield, c1940

LUIGI AMEDEO OF SAVOY (1873-1933). Duke of the Abruzzi. Italian prince, mountaineer, and explorer. Photograph, c1920

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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.