Deferential Collection

Royal Wedding 1986 - Fergie curtseys to the Queen
A smiling Lady Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, curtseys to Queen Elizabeth II, her mother-in-law following her marriage to Prince Andrew, Duke of York at Westminster Abbey on 23 July 1986. Date: 1986

Queen Elizabeth II inspecting firefighters, London
Visit of Queen Elizabeth II to the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth, on 9 June 1977

The richly clad First Lord of the Bedchamber was kneeling by his couch, 1923 (colour litho)
IL439856 The richly clad First Lord of the Bedchamber was kneeling by his couch, 1923 (colour litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Caricature ridiculing Chapter VI of the Rights and Duties of Spouses in the French Code
CHT293273 Caricature ridiculing Chapter VI of the Rights and Duties of Spouses in the French Code Civil, promulgated by Napoleon in 1804, c.1840-50 (colour litho) by Daumier

The Masters Right, 1874 (colour litho)
5231921 The Masters Right, 1874 (colour litho) by Polenov, Vasilij Dmitrievich (1844-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Masters Right, 1874)

Portrait of Judge Suetonius Grant Heatly and Temperance Heatly with their Indian servants
CH451499 Portrait of Judge Suetonius Grant Heatly and Temperance Heatly with their Indian servants, in an interior in Calcutta, c.1786 (oil on canvas) by Devis

Oh, said Fauntleroy, I only wrote the letter
IL439846 Oh, said Fauntleroy, I only wrote the letter. It was my grandfather who did it, 1936 (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Royal personage with two deferential visitors
A royal personage (possibly King George III), speaking to two deferential-looking visitors. Date: 18th century

Cartoon, Parisian woman out shopping, WW1
Cartoon showing an elegant Parisian woman in a very tall hat, out shopping for fabrics. She asks for a large amount of material for a new hat, in spite of wartime austerity. Date: 1917

Queen Elizabeth II inspecting firefighters, London
Visit of Queen Elizabeth II to the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth, on 9 June 1977. Date: 1977

Reception of Gautier-sans-Avoir by the King of Hungary, c. 1880 (litho)
KW441364 Reception of Gautier-sans-Avoir by the King of Hungary, c.1880 (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gautier-sans-Avoir, aka Walter Sans Avoir (d.1096)

Character from a Play (oil on canvas) (detail of 155536)
XIR155537 Character from a Play (oil on canvas) (detail of 155536) by French School, (16th century); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; French, out of copyright

The Queens Year, 1897
The Queens Year! Mr Punch celebrates the beginning of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee Year by presenting Her Majesty with the New Year, in the form of a small boy

Japanese Greeting
When the head of a Japanese household returns home, he expects his womenfolk to display their respect in a suitably deferential and obsequious manner

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"Moments of Deference: From Royal Weddings to Everyday Gestures" Royal Wedding 1986 - Fergie curtseys to the Queen: A graceful act of deference as Sarah Ferguson pays homage to Her Majesty during a historic royal wedding. Queen Elizabeth II inspecting firefighters, London: Even in her regal position, the Queen shows deference and gratitude towards those who risk their lives for others. The richly clad First Lord of the Bedchamber was kneeling by his couch, 1923 (colour litho): An image capturing an era where deferential gestures were deeply ingrained in society's hierarchy. Caricature ridiculing Chapter VI of the Rights and Duties of Spouses in the French Code: Satirical art highlighting societal norms challenged by individuals unwilling to conform without deferring their rights. The Masters Right, 1874 (colour litho): A visual representation showcasing how power dynamics often demanded deferential behavior from subordinates towards authority figures. Portrait of Judge Suetonius Grant Heatly and Temperance Heatly with their Indian servants: Reflecting colonial times when social classes were defined by strict hierarchies demanding subservience and deference from certain groups. "Oh, " said Fauntleroy, "I only wrote the letter": A humorous reminder that even innocent actions can inadvertently display a sense of respect or deference towards others. Royal personage with two deferential visitors: Capturing a moment where individuals humbly acknowledge their place while interacting with royalty, emphasizing traditional customs rooted in respect and honor. Cartoon, Parisian woman out shopping, WW1: Amidst challenging times like war, even mundane activities could be performed with an air of politeness and consideration toward fellow citizens—a subtle form of societal deference. Brochure cover, W Barratt & Co Ltd, Northampton.