Status Collection (#6)

Victoria Memorial Hall, from the North-West, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Victoria Memorial Hall, from the North-West, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Victoria Memorial Hall, South Front, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Victoria Memorial Hall, South Front, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

The Imperial State Crown, 1953. Artist: Rundell, Bridge and Rundell
The Imperial State Crown, worn on State occasions. In front is the balas ruby given to the Black Prince in the fourteenth century, 1953

1907 Imperial Conference - Discussions in Whitehall
The Imperial Conference of 1907 - convened in London on 15th April 1907 as the Colonial Conference, concluding on 14th May 1907

Brahmins of the Prabhu caste, Bombay (Mumbai), India. Date: circa 1890s

Three Nawabs, India. The Nawab was a high-status Muslim. Date: circa 1890s

The Raja of Lakhtar
Thakore Sahib Karansinhji Vajirajji (1846-1924), Raja of Lakhtar, Gujarat, India. Date: circa 1890s

Picture No. 10898958
Amazon / Pink River Dolphin / Boto (Inia geoffrensis) Date:

Hexagonal workhouse, first floor plan
The first floor layout of the model hexagon (or Y-plan) workhouse design by Sampson Kempthorne, issued by the Poor Law Commissioners

St Oswalds Hospital, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. The building, designed by Henry Stevens, was originally the Ashbourne Union workhouse erected in 1848 on Dark Lane (later Union Street)

Receipt banner drum rifles exercise group Batos children
Receipt of banner, drum and rifles by the exercise group Batos children, 16 July 1786. Batos broods in 1786 the banner, the drum and the guns that confirm his status as a free corps

Jan Stolker Portrait Cunera van Rijckevorsel
Jan Stolker, Portrait of Cunera van Rijckevorsel (1722-1782), Isaac Hubert (1725-1798) and Isaac Hubert jr (1756-1839), group portrait portrait painting material linen oil painting

Johan le Ducq Portrait Willem Jansz Verbruggen
Johan le Ducq, Portrait of Willem Jansz Verbruggen (c.1620-1678), falconer of the Prince of Orange, for the hunting lodge Valkenbosch, portrait painting imagery linen oil painting

Diluvii ante diminutionem aquarum status diluvio universali
Diluvii ante diminutionem aquarum status in diluvio universali, Athanasii Kircheri e Soc. Jesu Arca Noe, in tres libros digesta: quorum I, De rebus quae ante diluvium: II, De iis

Miserabilis hominum status principio diluvii
Miserabilis hominum status in principio diluvii, Athanasii Kircheri e Soc. Jesu Arca Noe, in tres libros digesta: quorum I, De rebus quae ante diluvium: II, De iis

Korea: high status man in carrying chair
Vintage early 20th century photograph - Korea: high status man in carrying chair

Great Sword of State with scabbard, 1953. The piece was commissioned in 1626 for the coronation of Charles I and is now part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London

Slovenian peasant woman from the village of Hosszufalu
Slovenian peasant woman (of high status) from the village of Hosszufalu, Lendava, Slovenia (then in the Austro-Hungarian Empire) Date: circa 1910s

China - Traditional Mandarins litter carried by porters
China - A traditional litter for a Chinese Mandarin carried by three porters Date: circa 1910s

George Jackson and his family, 1737, by Carl Marcus Tuscher
Carl Marcus Tuscher (1705-1751). German painter and architect. George Jackson and his family, 1737. Staten Museum for Kunst. Copenhagen. Denmark

Berlin Goddess. 580-560 BC. From Keratea
Berlin Goddess. 580-560 BC. Kore from the cemetery of Keratea (South of Attica). Detail. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Raphael (1483-1520). Portrait of Maddalena Doni
Raphael (1483-1520). Italian painter. Portrait of Maddalena Doni. Oil on wood, 1506-1507. Pitti Palace. Florence. Italy

Cathy McGowan (b. 1943), journalist and TV presenter, finding fame and iconic style status as the presenter of the cult pop programme Ready Steady Go!

Four well dressed Edwardian men named by the photographer - on the left is Ernest Battersby, the photographer, and their left is his brother James Johnson Battersby

H. H Vibhoji Ranmalji, Jam Sahib of Jamnagar
H.H Vibhoji Ranmalji (1827-1895), Jam Sahib of Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. Date: circa 1870s

Group of hill people of low caste, India. Date: circa 1890s

Soy Kee & Co - Importers of Chinese and Japanese Fancy Goods - advertising postcard featuring a high status Chinese lady in fine robes seated on a throne

Kandian Chief and family, Sri Lanka Date: circa 1910

Picture No. 10898938
Amazon / Pink River Dolphin / Boto (Inia geoffrensis) Date:

Ferrari F430 Berlinetta

Union Workhouse, Braintree, Essex
Entrance to the Braintree Union workhouse, Essex. Some of the workhouse staff are just visible in the doorway. The building, designed by William T Nash, was erected in 1837-8 on Rayne Road

Hexagonal workhouse, perspective view
Perspective view of the model hexagon (or Y-plan) workhouse design by Sampson Kempthorne, issued by the Poor Law Commissioners

Hexagonal workhouse, ground floor plan
The ground floor layout of the model hexagon (or Y-plan) workhouse design by Sampson Kempthorne, issued by the Poor Law Commissioners

Square workhouse, ground floor plan
The ground floor layout of the model square workhouse for 300 inmates, design by Sampson Kempthorne, issued by the Poor Law Commissioners

Union Workhouse, Preston, Lancashire
The massive Preston Union workhouse erected in 1865-8 on Watling Street Road, Fulwood, Lancashire, for up to 1500 inmates

Joseph Chamberlain MP at Bingley Hall, Birmingham, 4th Novem
Illustration showing Joseph Chamberlain MP, delivering a speech on Protectionism and Free Trade, at Bingley Hall, Birmingham

Great Zimbabwe
The great wall of the remarkable site of Great Zimbabwe, a testament to the skill of construction and status of the occupants

Msai youth with decorated face
Black clothing and the intricate white patterns on the face of this Msai youth of the Kisongo section signify his recent circumcision

Coronation rings, 1953. Artist: Rundell, Bridge and Rundell
Coronation rings, 1953. Queen Adelaides Coronation Rings (1831) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

Chalices and patens, 1953. The pieces (17th century) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

The crown made for the Prince of Wales in 1729, 1953. Coronet of Frederick was made in 1728 for Frederick, Prince of Wales, the eldest son of George II

Chalice, 1664, 1953. The piece (1664) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Pitcher, 1692, 1953. The piece (1692) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Candlesticks, c. 1662, 1953
Candlesticks, c.1662, 1953. The piece (c1662) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

The Lily Font, 1953. Artist: Edward Barnard and Sons
The Lily Font, 1953. The piece (1840) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Altar Dish, 1664, 1953. Artist: Henry Greenway
Altar Dish, 1664, 1953. The piece (1664) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Exeter Salt, 1953. Artist: Johann Hass
Exeter Salt, 1953. The piece (1630) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Hilt and scabbard of the Jewelled State Sword, 1953. The piece was commissioned in 1820 for the coronation of George IV and is now part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London

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"Status: A Tapestry of Time and Tales" When Adam delved and Eve span, the seeds were sown. From ancient times to modern days, it weaves a story that's known. Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765) captured a musical party given by Ca, where status was displayed through art and melody in grand display. Even Harley-Davidson Advert roared with power, symbolizing freedom and strength - a coveted status for those who seek adventure on wheels. The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct stands tall, an engineering marvel showcasing human ingenuity. Its majestic presence speaks volumes about the ambition of builders seeking societal acclaim. Congleton Union Workhouse in Arclid, Cheshire tells tales of struggle and hardship endured by those without privilege or high social standing. It reminds us that status is not always bestowed upon all equally. Picture No. 10898948 captures the essence of everyday life - ordinary people going about their routines with hopes and dreams hidden beneath their humble existence. Their stories often overlooked but no less significant in shaping our society's fabric. Union Workhouses like Pontypool in Monmouthshire or Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire were once places where destitute souls sought refuge from poverty's grip. Status stripped away as they faced adversity together within these walls. In Birkenhead, Cheshire stood another Union Workhouse - a stark reminder that fortunes can change overnight; one moment enjoying prosperity while the next facing despair. Status is fragile; they can be lost or gained at any turn. The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct reappears as if echoing its significance across time - reminding us that even structures built for practical purposes can become symbols of pride and admiration over centuries gone by. Insignia of the Order of the British Empire from 1953 signifies recognition bestowed upon individuals who have achieved greatness in service to their nation. A symbol earned through dedication and contribution.