Braid Collection (#17)

Businesswear for 1910
R.V Vasser-Smith in a morning coat & waistcoat with braid trim, grey striped trousers with a front crease, all round collar, blue striped shirt & black & brown town boots. Date: 1910

Evening Dress 1899
Pink spotted gown (possibly a net over dress ornamented with sequins), corsage en ceour, cascade of lace from the bodice to the hem, trimmed with sinuous gold braid. Date: 1899

Racegoers Fashions 1899
Blue: tucked front & sleeves, wrap-over front, high pointed collar. Lilac tunic dress: dentate wrap over body, pointed & curved hems, flat braid trim, lace & belts. Date: 1899

Passementerie 1889
Detail of a bodice with puffed sleeves and a V neck which is highly ornamented with passementerie. Date: 1889

Sir Edward Willis Duncan Ward
SIR EDWARD WILLIS DUNCAN WARD Soldier and administrator Date: 1853 - 1928

L-G Suchet - Bombled
Louis-Gabriel Suchet (1770 - 1826) duke of Albufera French military

Soult - Mote - Rouillard
Nicolas-Jean de Dieu Soult (1769 - 1851) duc de Dalmatie French soldier and statesman

Lord De Ros
LORD DE ROS " The Premier Baron" Date: 1827 -

Thomas Picton / Blood
SIR THOMAS PICTON British army officer Date: 1758 - 1815

Robert Peel(Y) / Glasgow
SIR ROBERT PEEL (THE YOUNGER) British statesman as Lord Rector of the University of Glasgow Date: 1788 - 1850

Alfonso XII
ALFONSO XII, KING OF SPAIN Date: 1857 - 1885

Armando Diaz / Ilz 1928
ARMANDO DIAZ Italian general and Minister of War Date: 1861 - 1928

Sir Thomas Graves / Ridley
SIR THOMAS GRAVES Rear Admiral of the White Squadron Date: 1747 - 1814

Gen C Gordon / R Taylor En
GENERAL CHARLES GORDON British military: Governor General of the Sudan Date: 1833 - 1885

Augustus Keppel / Ryall
AUGUSTUS, VISCOUNT KEPPEL 1st Viscount Keppel Naval officer Date: 1725 - 1786

Kitchener / Bassano Liz
HORATIO, LORD KITCHENER 1ST EARL KITCHENER Soldier Date: 1850 - 1916

Kitchener / Bassano Eng
HORATIO, LORD KITCHENER 1ST EARL KITCHENER Soldier Date: 1850 - 1916

Kitchener / Bassano / Circle
HORATIO, LORD KITCHENER 1ST EARL KITCHENER OF KHARTOUM Soldier, in 1899 Date: 1850 - 1916

Ralph Abercromby / Hoppner
SIR RALPH ABERCROMBY British General who taught the Duke of Wellington the art of war Date: 1734 - 1801

Ralph Abercromby / Darton
SIR RALPH ABERCROMBY British General who taught the Duke of Wellington the art of war Date: 1734 - 1801

Charles W Douglas / Army
CHARLES WHITTINGHAM HORSLEY DOUGLAS Military Date: 1850 - 1914

Kitchener / Illus War News
Horatio, Lord Kitchener 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum Soldier Date: 1850 - 1916

Sir Stanley Colville
SIR STANLEY COLVILLE Naval Date: 1861 - 1939

Beaufort / 7th Duke / Iln
HENRY SOMERSET 7TH DUKE OF BEAUFORT Sportsman Date: 1792 - 1853

Thomas, Lord Graves, (1725-1802) Admiral of the White

King Edward VII on piano music
EDWARD VII, BRITISH ROYALTY while Prince of Wales depicted on the cover of a very easy piece for piano

Vice Admiral Lord Cuthbert Collingwood (1748-1810), English naval commander. Date: circa 1832

How to make braided rugs, with material dyed in different colours, page of instructions in a brochure, Dy-o-la Dyes. Date: 1920s

Young man in military uniform, Denmark
Young man in ceremonial military uniform, Denmark. He is wearing the Order of the Elephant, the highest order of Denmark. Date: circa 1910

King George V on horseback as Field Marshal
King George V (1865-1936) on horseback as Field Marshal. Date: circa 1930s

Edward, Prince of Wales as Master Mariner
Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972) (later King Edward VIII) dressed in the uniform of a Master Mariner. Date: circa 1920s

Duke and Duchess of York and Prince Edward
Princess May of Teck, Duchess of York (later Queen Mary) and Prince George, Duke of York (later King George V) with their eldest son Edward (later King Edward VIII). Date: 1909

Prince George in Highland dress
Prince George (later King George V) in Highland dress, at the age of four. Date: circa 1869

Yachting costume of blue serge
A yachting costume of blue serge. The main part of the costume is dark blue serge, with an under-bodice and skirt of white serge. Braided with white, it has tabs fastened with gold buttons. 1899

Man in military uniform standing by a coach
Man in military uniform (possibly Italian or French) standing by a coach. Date: circa 1930s

George VI
insert 1937

Elegant tailored dress 1909
Natural coloured shantung with queue-de-rat braiding. The top of the corset skirt disppears under a smart vest of white pique piped with black satin

Edward VIII (1894 - 1972), in naval uniform, founder of King Georges Silver Jubilee. After just one year Edward chose to abdicate the throne (January 1936 December 1936)

Man in naval costume
An unidentified man in ceremonial naval costume, complete with epaulettes and sword

Royal Wedding 1904 -- Prince Alexander of Teck
Prince Alexander of Teck, later Alexander Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone (1874-1957), photographed at the time of his marriage to Princess Alice of Albany, later Countess of Athlone (1883-1981)

Adam Little Eve 1921 Watercolor transferred printing ink
Adam, Little Eve, 1921, Watercolor, transferred printing ink, paper mounted, cardboard, 16 5/8, 11 3/4, 42.2, 29.8 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland, Mnchenbuchsee, 18791940

ALASKA: BEAR CUB. A girl feeding doughnuts to a bear cub in Seward, Alaska. Photograph, early 20th century

CHICAGO: SCHOOLGIRL, 1949. Young girl in a classroom in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Stanley Kubrick, 1949

ALASKA: BEAR CUBS. A girl with bear cubs in Seward, Alaska. Photograph, early 20th century

CHINA: WOMEN AND SAGE. Two young Chinese women braiding a cord before a screen depicting the Chinese sage Huang Shangping. Woodcut in colors by Hokusai Katsushika, c1799

AUTOMOBILE, 1923. A woman wearing Native American clothing, in a car in the Washington, D.C. area, 1923

ALASKA: ESKIMO GIRL. Eskimo girl dressed in traditional clothing, Alaska. Photograph, early 20th century

ALASKA: ESKIMO FAMILY. An woman identified as Reindeer Mary seated next to her husband, and three other women (the younger two women probably her daughters), Alaska. Photograph, early 20th cenury

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"Braid: Weaving Together the Threads of History and Sport" Step into a world where tradition meets skill, as we unravel the captivating story behind the art of braiding. From ancient cultures to modern-day sports, this intricate technique has left its mark on various aspects of our lives. Gen C Gordon and Col Lith stand side by side, their tightly woven braid symbolizing unity and strength within their military ranks. A tribute to Lord Nelson's legacy, who led fearlessly from 1758 to 1805. Intriguingly, even golfing enthusiasts have embraced the beauty of braids. A jigsaw puzzle captures golfers at Prestwick Golf Course in Scotland circa 1914. The intertwining strands mirror the challenging paths these players navigate on their quest for victory. Walton Heath Golf Club in 1932 showcases how braided fairways add an extra layer of complexity to this beloved sport. Beyond sportsmanship lies a celebration fit for royalty. Witness The Army commemorating their Queen's birthday with elaborate braided uniforms that pay homage to centuries-old traditions. James Braid emerges as a central figure in both golfing history and Scottish heritage. His mastery over the game is depicted in a vintage photograph from around 1905, his hair neatly plaited alongside his impeccable swing. But let us not forget that braids transcend borders and cultures alike. Tsar Nicholas II of Russia proudly displays his regal braid while Ismail Enver Pasha leads Turkey through World War I with determination etched into every strand. Even indigenous communities embrace this timeless style; a Crow chief dons an intricately woven headdress representing wisdom passed down through generations. Braids also find themselves entwined within theatrical realms - George IV Players take center stage with stunning hairstyles showcasing creativity beyond imagination - each twist telling its own unique tale amidst performances dating back to '42 or '50? As we explore these glimpses into history, we realize that they are more than just a hairstyle.