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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

Background imageStatus Collection: Coronation rings, 1953. Artist: Rundell, Bridge and Rundell

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

Background imageStatus Collection: Chalices and patens, 1953

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

Background imageStatus Collection: The crown made for the Prince of Wales in 1729, 1953

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

Background imageStatus Collection: Chalice, 1664, 1953

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]

Background imageStatus Collection: Pitcher, 1692, 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]

Background imageStatus Collection: Candlesticks, c. 1662, 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]

Background imageStatus Collection: The Lily Font, 1953. Artist: Edward Barnard and Sons

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]

Background imageStatus Collection: Altar Dish, 1664, 1953. Artist: Henry Greenway

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]

Background imageStatus Collection: Exeter Salt, 1953. Artist: Johann Hass

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]

Background imageStatus Collection: Hilt and scabbard of the Jewelled State Sword, 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

Background imageStatus Collection: Table Fountain, 1953. Artist: Peter Oehr I

Table Fountain, 1953. Artist: Peter Oehr I
Table Fountain, 1953. The piece (c1661) 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]

Background imageStatus Collection: Ampulla and Spoon, 1953

Ampulla and Spoon, 1953. The pieces (second half 12th century) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

Background imageStatus Collection: St. Edwards Crown with which the Sovereign is crowned, 1953

St. Edwards Crown with which the Sovereign is crowned, 1953. St Edwards Crown, the official coronation crown of British monarchs and part of the Crown Jewels

Background imageStatus Collection: Ewer and basin, c. 1735, 1953

Ewer and basin, c. 1735, 1953
Ewer and basin, c.1735, 1953. The pieces (1735) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. They were used in 1738 for the baptism of the future King George III

Background imageStatus Collection: The Sovereigns Orb and Queen Mary IIs Orb, 1953

The Sovereigns Orb and Queen Mary IIs Orb, 1953. The Sovereigns Orb was commissioned for the coronation of Charles II (1661)

Background imageStatus Collection: Relics Associated with Henry VIII, 1882, (1886). Artists: Robert Anderson, Charles Lawrie

Relics Associated with Henry VIII, 1882, (1886). Artists: Robert Anderson, Charles Lawrie
Relics Associated with Henry VIII, 1882, (1886). After J. L. Williams. From Illustration of English and Scottish History, Volume I by Thomas Archer

Background imageStatus Collection: Silver-gilt tankards, c. 1661, 1953

Silver-gilt tankards, c. 1661, 1953
Silver-gilt tankards, c.1661, 1953. The pieces (c1661) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

Background imageStatus Collection: Female portrait, 17th century. Artist: Anthony van Dyck

Female portrait, 17th century. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Female portrait, 17th century. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641). Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

Background imageStatus Collection: Portrait of Sir Thomas Wharton, 1639. Artist: Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Sir Thomas Wharton, 1639. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of Sir Thomas Wharton, 1639. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageStatus Collection: Gold Pendant, Mixtec, 1200-1521

Gold Pendant, Mixtec, 1200-1521. The head of a person of high rank is shown by the elaborate ear-rings and head dress. British Museum

Background imageStatus Collection: George I (1660-1727), c1714. Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller

George I (1660-1727), c1714. Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller
George I (1660-1727), c1714. German born King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714, Elector of Hanover (1698). First Hanoverian king of Great Britain

Background imageStatus Collection: android, car, chrome, color image, concept, confident, copy space, cyborg, digital composite

android, car, chrome, color image, concept, confident, copy space, cyborg, digital composite
Robot standing near shiny futuristic car

Background imageStatus Collection: Three kittens and a metal jug

Three kittens and a metal jug
Unusual Friends - three kittens and a metal jug. 1950s

Background imageStatus Collection: First meeting of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt

First meeting of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 42.6. 1787

Background imageStatus Collection: Perfume label, Valmor Products, Chicago, USA

Perfume label, Valmor Products, Chicago, USA -- High Life perfume. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageStatus Collection: China - European couple of some status in a fine carriage

China - European couple of some status in a fine carriage
China - A European couple of some status, travelling in a fine open carriage. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageStatus Collection: A High Class Chinese Lady and her Servant

A High Class Chinese Lady and her Servant
A High Class Chinese Lady pictured with her Servant. Date: circa 1905

Background imageStatus Collection: Italy. Herculaneum. The House of the Stags. 1st AD. Entrance

Italy. Herculaneum. The House of the Stags. 1st AD. Entrance

Background imageStatus Collection: Italy. Herculaneum. The House of the Stags. 1st AD. Rooms

Italy. Herculaneum. The House of the Stags. 1st AD. Rooms

Background imageStatus Collection: Italy. Herculaneum. The House of the Stags. 1st AD. Small ta

Italy. Herculaneum. The House of the Stags. 1st AD. Small table in the garden

Background imageStatus Collection: Italy. Herculaneum. The House of the Stags. 1st AD. Room

Italy. Herculaneum. The House of the Stags. 1st AD. Room
Italy. Herculaneum. The House of the Stags. 1st AD. Inside. Room

Background imageStatus Collection: A Family Group on a Terrace in the Grounds of a Villa, possi

A Family Group on a Terrace in the Grounds of a Villa, possi
Carl Marcus Tuscher (1705-1751). German painter and architect. A Family Group on a Terrace in the Grounds of a Villa, possibly George Jackson and his family, 1737. National Gallery of Denmark

Background imageStatus Collection: Finland. Turku. Pharmacy Museum and the Qwensel house

Finland. Turku. Pharmacy Museum and the Qwensel house, built in the 1700s in an area reserved for the nobility. A pharmacy from the 19th century has been furnished in the shop wing of the building

Background imageStatus Collection: Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). The Confessions. Colored

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). The Confessions. Colored
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). Philosopher, writer, and composer. The Confessions (1782-1789). Autobiographical book. Colored engraving

Background imageStatus Collection: Finger rings from 1st-6th centuries AD. Gold. The use over f

Finger rings from 1st-6th centuries AD. Gold. The use over finger ring was taken over from the Romans. National Museum of Denmark

Background imageStatus Collection: Circular bronze belt ornaments. Bronze Age. 1400 BC. Found a

Circular bronze belt ornaments. Bronze Age. 1400 BC. Found at Vognserup Enge, near Holbaek. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageStatus Collection: Bronze Age. Belt ornaments. 700-500 A. C. National Museum of

Bronze Age. Belt ornaments. 700-500 A. C. National Museum of
Prehistoric. Art. Metal Age. Belt ornaments. Located : bog from Jutlandia, Denmark. 700-500 a.C. Bronze Age. National Museum of Denmark

Background imageStatus Collection: Metal Age. Belt of many small bronze rings and ornamental pl

Metal Age. Belt of many small bronze rings and ornamental pl
Prehistory. Art. Metal Age. A large belt consisting of many small bronze rings and ornamental plates. Possible horse harness. From a bog at Gerlev, northern Zealand. Denmark. 900-700 BC

Background imageStatus Collection: Bronze Age. Belt ornaments, arm rings, a neck ring. Fardal

Bronze Age. Belt ornaments, arm rings, a neck ring. Fardal
Prehistory. Art. Metal Age. Bronze Age. Belt ornaments, arm rings, a neck ring. from a gravel hill at Fardal, central Jutland. 900-700 BC. National Museum of Denmark

Background imageStatus Collection: Intefs seated statue. Egypt

Intefs seated statue. Egypt
Intefs seated statue. Limestone. Wearing with a wig, long skirt and with abdominal folds with which scuptor shows Intefs high social status, associated to abundant food and sedentary lifestyle

Background imageStatus Collection: Rickshaw scene in Hong Kong, China

Rickshaw scene in Hong Kong, China
Rickshaw scene in a street in Hong Kong, China. Date: 1924

Background imageStatus Collection: Cartoon, Queen Victoria and Disraeli

Cartoon, Queen Victoria and Disraeli
Cartoon, Great Oriental Pantomime, played at the Imperial Theatre three years ago. Showing Queen Victoria walking arm-in-arm with Benjamin Disraeli (Lord Beaconsfield)

Background imageStatus 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 imageStatus Collection: View, 5th Avenue, New York

View, 5th Avenue, New York
5th avenues lower stretch extended the stylish neighborhood of Washington Square northwards. The higher status was confirmed in 1862

Background imageStatus Collection: 5th Avenue, New York

5th Avenue, New York
5th avenues lower stretch extended the stylish neighborhood of Washington square northwards. The higher status was confirmed in 1862

Background imageStatus Collection: Turkey / Pergamum

Turkey / Pergamum
Pergamum became the centre of a large kingdom in the 3rd century BC and retained its status as a political and cultural leader in the Byzantine period. Date: mid 19th century

Background imageStatus Collection: Pergamum / Turkey

Pergamum / Turkey
Pergamum beame the centre of a large kingdom in the 3rd century BC and retained its status as a political and cultural leader in the Byzantine period. Date: 1834

Background imageStatus Collection: Amsterdam / City Status

Amsterdam / City Status
Amsterdam is given the status of a city. Date: Middle ages




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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.