Savoy Collection (#16)

LONDON: FRENCH CHOIR, 1885. Choir of the French Church of the Savoy in London, England, consisting of girls of Huguenot descent from the Westminster School. Engraving, English, 1885

MOUNTAINEERING, 1908. Crossing a crevasse, Mer de Glace, Hotel du Montanvert in distance, Savoy Alps. Stereograph, 1908

MARGHERITA OF SAVOY (1851-1926). Queen consort to Umberto I of the Kingdom of Italy, 1878-1900. Photograph, late 19th century

MARQUISE DE MAINTENON (1635-1719). Francoise d Aubigne, mistress of Louis XIV of France, with her companion, Marie Adelaide of Savoy, Duchess of Burgundy. Engraving, 1881

MARIE ADELAIDE OF SAVOY (1685-1712). Princess of Savoy and Piedmont and Duchess of Burgundy; mother of King Louis XV of France

MARIE JOSEPHINE OF SAVOY (1753-1810). Princess of Sardinia and Piedmont and Countess of Provence. In front of a portrait of her father, King Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia, and a bust of her husband

MARIE THERESE OF SAVOY (1756-1805). Princess of Sardinia and Piedmont and Countess of Artois. In front a portrait of her mother

OPERA: RUDDYGORE, 1887. Scenes from the comic opera, Ruddygore, written by Gilbert and Sullivan, performed at the Savoy Theatre in London. Engraving, English, 1887

JACQUES, DUKE OF NEMOURS. (1531-1585). Engraving, c1730

EUGENE, PRINCE OF SAVOY (1663-1736). Austrian general. Oil on canvas, 1722, by Jacob van Schuppen

PRINCE AMEDEO, DUKE OF AOSTA (1898-1942). Prince Amedeo of Savoy-Aosta, Duke of Aosta. Photograph, c1905

ALPINE MOUNTAINEERING, 1908. View of Les Aiguilles Vertes (13, 540 ft. ) and du Dru (12, 320 ft)
ALPINE MOUNTAINEERING, 1908. View of Les Aiguilles Vertes (13, 540 ft.) and du Dru (12, 320 ft.) in the Savoy Alps, from an icy precipice on the Glacier du Geant. Stereograph, 1908

ALPINE MOUNTAINEERING. Ascent of Mont Blanc, cutting steps in the ice. Glacier des Bossons, Savoy Alps. Stereograph, 1908

ALPINE MOUNTAINEERING, 1908. Climbers ascending Mont Blanc in the Savoy Alps, with the Aiguille du Midi, capped with clouds, seen in the distance. Stereograph, 1908

ALPINE MOUNTAINEERING, 1908. Mountain climbers crossing a dangerous crevasse on a snow bridge during their ascent of Mont Blanc in the Savoy Alps. Stereograph, 1908

ALPINE MOUNTAINEERING. Ascending a serac on the Mer de Glace, cutting steps in the ice, Savoy Alps. Stereograph, 1908

ALPINE MOUNTAINEERING, 1908. A view of Mont Blanc (15, 782 ft. ) in the Savoy Alps
ALPINE MOUNTAINEERING, 1908. A view of Mont Blanc (15, 782 ft.) in the Savoy Alps, from Mont Buet (10, 200 ft.). Stereograph, 1908

Italy - Laboratorio di precisione, Roma - Precision Optics
Italy - Laboratorio di Precisione, Roma - Precision Optics made in Rome - produced optical instruments used in WW1 - suppliers to the Royal family in Italy Date: circa 1906

Regional Costume of Savoie, France - Chatel and Chambery Rhone-Alpes region in southeastern France. Date: circa 1910s

Princess Yolanda of Italy and her children, Maria Ludovica Calvi di Bergolo and Giorgio Calvi di Bergolo. Princess Yolanda Margherita Milena Elisabetta Romana Maria of Savoy (1901 - 1986)

Princess Yolanda - Countess of Bergolo
Princess Yolanda Margherita Milena Elisabetta Romana Maria of Savoy (1901 - 1986), the eldest daughter of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy and his wife Princess Elena of Montenegro

Wedding of Crown Prince Umberto of Italy to Marie Jose
The Wedding of King Umberto II of Italy (1904-1983) to Marie Jose of Belgium (1906-2001) in Rome on 8th January 1930. They are pictured on the balcony of The Quirinal Palace

Close to Blondet - Montmelian, Savoie department, France
Close to Blondet on the left bank of the River Isere- Montmelian, Savoie department, France. Date: circa 1908

Rue de la Chaine - Montmelian, Savoie department, France
Rue de la Chaine - Montmelian, Savoie department, Rhone-Alpes region, France Date: circa 1908

St-Pierre-d Albigny, Savoie department, France
St-Pierre-d Albigny, Savoie department, Rhone-Alpes region, France - Route des Beauges - The Hotel du Col du Frene and view of the Arclusaz. Date: circa 1908

Chateau Miolans, Savoie department, France
The Chateau Miolans, close to St-Pierre-d Albigny, Savoie department, Rhone-Alpes region, France - Le Donjon (The Dungeon). Date: circa 1908

Arbin, Savoy, France
Street scene in Arbin (close to Montmeljan) in the Rhone-Alpes Region, Savoy Department, France. A vine growing across the street, prviding much needed shade in the summer months. Date: circa 1910s

France Savoy Lanslevillard St. Sebastian Chapel Nativity in the Manger

War of the Spanish Succession: Battle of Blenheim (Hochstadt) 13 August 1704. Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736) commander of Imperial army, bottom right points with unsheathed sword

Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900) English composer and musicologist. Famous for his cooperation with WS Gilbert on the Savoy light operas. Chromolithograph

Eugene, Prince of Savoy (1663-1736) French-born Austrian soldier. In War of Spanish Succession he was one of allied commanders supporting John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722)

Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900) English composer, conductor and musicologist who had a long collaboration with Will Schwenck Gilbert which produced the Savoy light operas (1877-1896)

Scene from Emile, ou Traite de l education by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Paris, 1762). In this novel by the French political philosopher and educationlist Rousseau (1712-1778)

Victor Emmanuel II (1820-1878) King of Piedmont, Savoy and Sardinia from 1849. First King of Italy from 1861. During the Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War (1853-1856)

Italy, Piedmont, Turin, Savoy royal residence Castello del Valentino on square Piazza Castello
Italy - Piedmont Region - Turin. Savoy royal residence Castello del Valentino on the square Piazza Castello (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1997)

Chamberry, the Capital of Savoy France

UNIFORMS OF THE ARMY OF SARDE. Cavalry. Dragon-lancer. Sapper. Offic. of Reg. of Savoy. Offic. artillery. Staff. Off. staff, guards of Sardinia and the Bersaglieri. Rifleman gendarme. General

CHOIR OF THE FRENCH CHURCH OF THE SAVOY, BLOOMSBURY. Consisting of Girls of Huguenot Descent from the Westminster School. UK

A field of Savoy cabbages (Brassica oleracea var. sabauda L. The Savoy cabbage is a winter vegetable grown in the sandy)
A field of Savoy cabbages (Brassica oleracea var. sabauda L. The Savoy cabbage is a winter vegetable grown in the sandy soil of east Suffolk

Close-up of Savoy cabbages

Map of historical region of Savoy, by Nicolas Visscher
Cartography, Italy, late 17th century. Map of historical region of Savoy, by Nicolas Visscher

States of Savoy and Piedmont, maps of Turin, Vercelli, Ivrea, Carmagnola, Montmallan and the citadel of Verrua
Cartography, Italy, 17th century. States of Savoy and Piedmont, maps of Turin, Vercelli, Ivrea, Carmagnola, Montmallan and the citadel of Verrua. Map by Jean Baptiste Nolan, Paris, 1698

Tournament in Castle Square, celebrated to commemorate the wedding of Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy with Christine Marie of France. Baroque art. Oil. ITALY. Turin. Galleria Sabauda (Sabauda Gallery)

SANCHEZ COELLO, Alonso (1531-1588). Catalina Micaela of Austria, duchess of Savoy. ca. 1585. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum

Marie-Ad鬡拉of Savoy (1685-1712). Louis XIV s
Marie-Ad鬡 拉 of Savoy (1685-1712). Louis XIV s

ADELAIDA DE SABOYA, Maestro de(15th c. ); JEAN
ADELAIDA DE SABOYA, Maestro de(15th c.); JEAN

Legend about the Count of Savoy (15th c. ). Work
Legend about the Count of Savoy (15th c.). Work

Spain (1871). The king Amadeo I of Savoy and
" Spain (1871). The king Amadeo I of Savoy and the queen Maric Victoria entering into the palace (Madrid, 19th March 1871)

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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.