Ermine Collection (page 8)

The Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, on the occasion of King George VIs coronation, 1937. Here with King George VI are his consort Queen Elizabeth

Queen Alexandra in full coronation robes, 1902. Alexandra (1844-1925) was consort to King Edward VII. Illustration from The Illustrated London News Record of The Coronation Service and Ceremony

The Nizam of Hyderabad pays hommage at the Delhi Durbar, 1911, (1935). The King and Queen travelled to India to attend the Delhi Durbar, held to celebrate their coronation

The Crowning of Victoria, Queen of England in 1837, (c1900). French advertising for Liebigs extract of meat

George VI in coronation robes: the Robe of Purple Velvet, with the Imperial State Crown, 1937. A coloured plate from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

George VI in coronation robes: the Crimson Robe of State, with the Cap of Maintenance, 1937. Artist: Fortunino Matania
George VI in coronation robes: the Crimson Robe of State, with the Cap of Maintenance, 1937. A coloured plate from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

Picture No. 12009618
Ermine / Stoat - adult in winter coat - Germany Date:

Picture No. 12009615
Ermine, Stoat - adult - Germany Date:

Christian IV's Vision at Rothenburg Castle, 1823. Creator: Ditlev Blunck
Christian IV's Vision at Rothenburg Castle, 1823

Princess Charlotte Amalie, Daughter of Frederik IV, 1740. Creator: Andreas Møller
Princess Charlotte Amalie, Daughter of Frederik IV, 1740

Portrait of King Charles III of Spain, 1765-1766. Creator: Anton Raphael Mengs
Portrait of King Charles III of Spain, 1765-1766

King Frederik V of Denmark in Anointing Robes, 1748-1751. Creator: Carl Gustaf Pilo
King Frederik V of Denmark in Anointing Robes, 1748-1751

Juliane Marie, Frederik V's second queen, 1721-1769. Creator: Peter Wichmann
Juliane Marie, Frederik V's second queen, 1721-1769

Christian VI, 1704-1765. Creator: Johann Salomon Wahl
Christian VI, 1704-1765

Edith (Cassidy) Fairbanks, d. 1944, c1905. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Edith (Cassidy) Fairbanks, d. 1944, c1905. Mrs. Warren (Charles) Fairbanks, full length portrait, standing, facing left

Paris Fashions for the New Year, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for the New Year, 1854. Girl's Dress. Taffetas bonnet, trimmed simply with ribbons of the same; tour de cou of ermine; mantelet of black or violet velvet

Two Moons-Cheyenne, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Two Moons-Cheyenne, c1910. Photo shows Two Moons, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wearing several beaded necklaces and a horned headpiece with ermine tail streamers

Raven Blanket-Nez Percé, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Raven Blanket-Nez Perce, c1910. Raven Blanket, half-length portrait, facing right, wearing several necklaces and warbonnet with ermine streamers

Stelvio National Park, Lombardy. Italy. Ermine

Coronation of King George VI, robes, regalia and vestments
Four pictures showing the changes of Kings Coronation robes and vestments during the Coronation ceremony. On the left, the King arrives at Westminster Abbey in crimson velvet Robe of State

Balcony scene after Coronation of King George VI
Scene on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, after the Coronation of King George VI, 12 May 1937. Showing, from left to right, Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother)

Stoat (Mustela erminea) in winter coat, standing alert in grassland, Lucerne, Switzerland. March

Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Shakespeare's King Richard II at His Majesty's Theatre, London Date: 1903

Theatre Villains, Shakespeare's King Richard III, 1832 and 1862 Date: 1863

Women in ermine
Women seen wearing the fur ermine (stoat) in different fashionable ways. Women used it shawls, hats and scarfs, modelled in the photographs

Illustration, Winter, from the picture by artist Js Smith (1752-1812). Showing a woman in tall hat, velvet and ermine cloak, silk gown, with fur muff, walking in snow with dog

Anonymous portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1815)
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1815). Emperor of France (1804-1815). Anonymous portrait, copy of a painting by Francois Gerard. 19th century. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain

Advert for furs from Debenham and Freebody
Advert for Debenham and Freebody Department Store, promoting their new season collection of furs. Date: 1939

Photograph of woman modelling opossum fur. With description, The Importance of Opossum; Our photograph shows a quaint pelerine scarf of pure white ermine

John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, Castile and Leon
John of Gaunt (1340-1399), Duke of Lancaster, Castile and Leon. Below are his tomb and effigy in Old St Paul's Cathedral, London

Ermines table turning
A group of lady ermines (which, to be honest, look more like ferrets) partake in some table turning during a sceance. One of a number of taxidermy tableaux featured in an article in The Girl's

All the animals whose pelts were favoured by the fashion industry in 1908. 1. American Wolf, 2. Brown Bear, 3. Skunk, 4. Canadian Wolf, 5. Coyote, 6. Grey Squirrel, 7. Common Squirrel, 8

His first state visit to the City of London after his Coronation: the Ceremony of the Sword with the Lord Mayor Date: 1865 - 1936

Princess Cecily (1469-1507) c. 1485 (stained glass)
GLS219859 Princess Cecily (1469-1507) c.1485 (stained glass) by English School, (15th century); 39.4x29.8 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Lady in a Fur Wrap (oil on canvas)
GLS71621 Lady in a Fur Wrap (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Coello, Alonso (c.1531-88); 62.5x48.9 cm; Stirling Maxwell Collection, Pollok House, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: Femme a la fourrure)

Elizabeth of York (1466-1503) (engraving)
5913123 Elizabeth of York (1466-1503) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Elisabeth of York, wife of King Henry VII of England)

Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk (1473-1554) (engraving)
5913141 Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk (1473-1554) (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, Tudor politician)

Henry VII (1457-1509) (engraving)
5913122 Henry VII (1457-1509) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry VII of England with crown, orb, sceptre, and coat of arms)

Catherine Howard (1528-1542) (engraving)
5913139 Catherine Howard (1528-1542) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Catherine Howard, Queen of England, wife of Henry VIII)

Edward VI (1537-1553) (engraving)
5913142 Edward VI (1537-1553) (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward VI of England, in cap with feather, ermine robe)

Mary of Modena, wife of King James II of Great Britain, epouse de Jacques II Roy de la Grande Bretagne
5913178 Mary of Modena, wife of King James II of Great Britain, epouse de Jacques II Roy de la Grande Bretagne. In velvet and ermine gown decorated with gems, pearl necklace. Crown outside frame

Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon, 1555-1584. Francois, Duc d'Alencon
5913159 Francis, Duke of Anjou and Alencon, 1555-1584. Francois, Duc d'Alencon. In lace ruff collar, ermine lined cape and doublet. Frame decorated with theatrical masks and snakes

Portrait of Queen Anne (1665-1714), (oil on canvas)
7388056 Portrait of Queen Anne (1665-1714), (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (studio of); 204.6 x 150.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Full length, in robes)

Dress (Dress) of the reign of Henry V and VI, 1413-1461. She wears a crimson jacket trimmed with ermine over a white
FLO4594602 Dress (Dress) of the reign of Henry V and VI, 1413-1461. She wears a crimson jacket trimmed with ermine over a white dress, with tall jeweled headdress in the shape of a heart

Catherine de Valois, illustration from Biographical Sketches of the Queens of England by Mary Howitt, 1868
FLO4688812 Catherine de Valois, illustration from Biographical Sketches of the Queens of England by Mary Howitt, 1868 by Holl

Portrait of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia, 1826 (colour engraving)
CHT365089 Portrait of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia, 1826 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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"Ermine: A Symbol of Royalty and Elegance" From the regal portraits of Queen Elizabeth II in her coronation robes to the exquisite Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci, ermines have long been associated with royalty and grace. In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II donned her majestic coronation robes, adorned with ermine fur trimmings. The artist Sterling Henry Nahum Baron captured this iconic moment, showcasing the queen's grandeur and power. Centuries earlier, Nicholas Hilliard immortalized Queen Elizabeth I in his masterpiece "The Ermine Portrait. " This enchanting painting depicts the queen wearing a luxurious gown embellished with ermine fur, symbolizing her status as a powerful monarch. Not limited to human subjects alone, ermines also captivate us through their natural beauty. These small creatures are part of the weasel family and are known for their stunning winter fur coats. In Bavaria's Allgau region, they roam gracefully amidst snowy landscapes like living works of art. As we delve into history further back in time, we encounter Cecilia Gallerani holding an adorable ermine in Leonardo da Vinci's portrait from 1490. The lady's gentle gaze reflects both elegance and intimacy as she cradles this precious creature on her lap. Beyond its association with nobility and portraiture, the ermine has become intertwined with British culture. It shares its habitat with various moth species that flutter around our gardens during summer evenings—a delicate dance between nature's wonders. During King George V and Queen Mary's reigns at Delhi's Coronation Durbar in India—an event commemorated on a souvenir postcard—their presence exuded majesty akin to that symbolized by the noble ermines themselves. Even advertisements have embraced this timeless allure; Monopole Champers featured an advert displaying King George IV alongside bottles of champagne—both epitomizing luxury and sophistication.