Upper Class Collection (page 2)

EVEs SECRET, 1925. Betty Compson and Jack Holt in a scene from the film

ROMANCE OF THE ROSE. Love Speaks to the Lover. Manuscript illumination, French, 1487-1495

PALM READING, c1902. Staged depiction of three fashionable women having their fortunes told with cards at a Gypsy camp. Photographed c1902

HENRY FORD (1863-1947). American automobile manufacturer. Ford in 1896 with the first Ford automobile. Oil over a photograph

An Elegant Lady in a Rowing Boat (oil on canvas)
6431759 An Elegant Lady in a Rowing Boat (oil on canvas) by Putz, Leo (1869-1940); 85.5x70 cm; Private Collection

The Casino, Monte Carlo, 1884 (oil on canvas)
CH15705 The Casino, Monte Carlo, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Bokelman, Christian Ludwig (1844-94); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Monstrosities of 1819 & 1820, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving)
2636975 Monstrosities of 1819 & 1820, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Illustration of a Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor

GIBSON: BALLROOM, c1904. The Jury Disagrees. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, c1904

CLIFTON ASSEMBLY ROOMS. The cloakroom of the Clifton Assembly Rooms during a ball, Bath, England. Oil painting by Rolina Sharples, 1818

QUEEN ELIZABETH I, 1575. Queen Elizabeth I at a royal picnic. Woodcut from George Turbervilles Booke of Hunting, 1575

THE GREAT CHEESE LEVEE. The Great Cheese Levee at the White House on 22 February 1837, when hundreds of visitors carried away most of a 1

Queen Elizabeth I (XXXL)
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth (1533-1603)engraved by W.I.Fry(1789-1843) from the original of Zucchero(1529-1566) and published by John Tallis&Company around 1855.Sepia toned.Very high

Pen-and-ink drawing by Albert Edward Sterner, 1886
ARCHERY, 1886. Pen-and-ink drawing by Albert Edward Sterner, 1886

WOMENs FASHION, 1877. French fashion plate from Journal des Demoiselles, 1877

BRIGHTON AQUARIUM, 1872. Entrance hall to the Brighton Aquarium. English engraving, 1872

ENGLAND: FAMILY, c1810. Young family at the fireside. Steel engraving, English, after Richard Westall (1765-1836)

SAN FRANCISCO: BANDSTAND. A band concert in Woodwards Gardens, San Francisco, California. Line engraving, c1880

BOSTON: MUSIC FESTIVAL. The band of the Grenadier Guards performing The Star Spangled Banner at a music festival in Boston, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 1872

MELONS, 14th CENTURY. Picking melons. Manuscript illumination from Tacuinum sanitatis in medicina, Northern Italy, late 14th century

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Paris Fashions during the French Revolution
3784773 Paris Fashions during the French Revolution; (add.info.: Paris Fashions during the French Revolution, 1792 - from engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Debucourt. French Revolution: 1789-1799)

Portrait of a Woman with a Lapdog, 1672. Creator: Frans van Mieris I
Portrait of a Woman with a Lapdog, 1672.

Portrait Of A Gentleman, c1530. Creator: Jan Gossaert
Portrait Of A Gentleman, c1530. Despite his distinctive facial features, this sitter's identity is unknown. His extravagant costume, fine gloves

Woman And Roses, 1879. Creator: Auguste Toulmouche
Woman And Roses, 1879. A young woman in a spotless white dress has paused, while strolling through a well-tended garden, to enjoy the fragrance of a cluster of pink roses

The Prince of Wales at the Apposition of St. Paul's School, on Wednesday, June 15, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Prince of Wales at the Apposition of St. Paul's School, on Wednesday, June 15, 1864. 'The public distribution of prizes and recital of speeches at St

Speech Day at Wellington College, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Speech Day at Wellington College, at Sandhurst, in Berkshire, 1865. The Prince of Wales (future King Edward VII) was present '...to hear the speeches and recitals

Fancy. Watercolor Ink Painting
Johan Liewendahl

Blanche, Baroness Howard de Walden (engraving)
8631531 Blanche, Baroness Howard de Walden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blanche, Baroness Howard de Walden who sued for divorce from Frederick Ellis)

Scene from Ludvig Holberg's Maternity Room (oil on canvas)
8711994 Scene from Ludvig Holberg's Maternity Room (oil on canvas) by Marstrand, Wilhelm (1810-73); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva

Couples from different classes (colour litho)
8635671 Couples from different classes (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couples from different classes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Upper class guests, 1886
3479449 Upper class guests, 1886; (add.info.: Upper class female greets her guests as they arrive at her from by horse and carriage. Leisure fleur, London 1886.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A nursemaid with her charges in their mother's dressing room, 1850
3478043 A nursemaid with her charges in their mother's dressing room, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a nursemaid with her charges in their mother's dressing room)

Mrs Smith's "John", 1870
1575669 Mrs Smith's "John", 1870; (add.info.: Engraving depicts a formally dressed woman riding a horse ahead of a man. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Clerical Cob, 1870 (engraving)
1575667 The Clerical Cob, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts a formally dressed older man riding a horse. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Javanese man of the upper classes, a mantri, wearing a silk sabook girdle and wide djarit sarong and sikapan vest
FLO4695579 Javanese man of the upper classes, a mantri, wearing a silk sabook girdle and wide djarit sarong and sikapan vest. He carries a kris in his girdle

Wood engraving of an upper class family in the office of the elder
3077831 Wood engraving of an upper class family in the office of the elder; (add.info.: Wood engraving of an upper class family in the office of the elder)

A group of young women gossiping during afternoon tea, 1850
3478237 A group of young women gossiping during afternoon tea, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a group of young women gossiping during afternoon tea)

A wealthy man tipping, 1850
3478441 A wealthy man tipping, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a wealthy man tipping the attendant. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Interviewing an Inferior, 1850
3478425 Interviewing an Inferior, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled Interviewing an Inferior depicts a dishevelled man being interviewed by his superior with is sat by his desk)

Cartoon depicting a wealthy family disappointed by water being served to them rather than alcohol, 19th century
5308612 Cartoon depicting a wealthy family disappointed by water being served to them rather than alcohol, 19th century; (add.info)

High Life at Midnight, 1769
1574314 High Life at Midnight, 1769; (add.info.: Engraving of the high life at midnight. Print shows a street scene: five upper class men)

Lustgarten at Wurzburg, 1870
1575706 Lustgarten at Wurzburg, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving depicts a scene with upper-class members drinking beer in the Lustgarten, a park on Museum Island in central Berlin)

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"Capturing the Essence of Upper Class: A Glimpse into the World of Elegance and Prestige" Step back in time to 1886, as Georges Seurat's masterpiece "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" transports us to a world where the upper class leisurely strolls along the riverbank, clad in their finest attire. Fast forward to 1914, when J. C. Leyendecker's Arrow shirt collar ad showcases impeccable style and sophistication. The well-dressed gentleman exudes confidence, epitomizing the refined taste of the upper echelons. Even royalty is not exempt from our exploration of this elite society. Young Queen Victoria graces our narrative with her regal presence, embodying grace and poise that befit her royal status. London fog envelops Portland Place in Alvin Langdon Coburn's photograph from c1905. Amidst this atmospheric backdrop, a hansom cab carries members of high society through Marylebone - an area synonymous with fashion and luxury. The visionary industrialist John Deere takes center stage next; his late 19th-century portrait captures a man who rose above social barriers through hard work and innovation – a testament to how one can ascend into upper-class circles. Returning to Leyendecker's artistry in 1916, another Arrow shirt collar ad presents us with an image that exudes elegance. The dapper gentleman donning an impeccably tailored suit represents all that is coveted by those aspiring for membership within this exclusive realm. In contrast to these refined scenes, we stumble upon unexpected company at lunchtime – big fat cockroaches. Even they seem drawn towards opulence as they venture out for their own extravagant meal amidst luxurious surroundings. Golf enthusiasts find themselves immersed in high-society pursuits on Life magazine's golf number cover from 1921 titled "The Wearing of Green.