Full Dress Collection

Khoikhoi (Hottentot) woman in full dress of fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets, necklaces
FLO4722733 Khoikhoi (Hottentot) woman in full dress of fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets, necklaces. From Francois Le Vaillant (Levaillant, 1753-1824) Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

A Mandarin (magistrate) of the Fifth Class going to court in full dress, Qing Dynasty China
FLO4590480 A Mandarin (magistrate) of the Fifth Class going to court in full dress, Qing Dynasty China. Dress with an embroidered square indicating his rank

Fashion Plate (Full Dress), 1817. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Full Dress), 1817

Fashion Plate (Full Dress), 1814. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Full Dress), 1814

Fashion Plate (Evening or Full Dress), 1810. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Evening or Full Dress), 1810

Fashion Plate (Ball or Evening Full Dress), 1822. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Ball or Evening Full Dress), 1822

Fashion Plate (Morning Dress - Full Dress), 1807. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Morning Dress - Full Dress), 1807

Fashion Plate (Last Full Evening and Dinner Dresses), 1822. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Last Full Evening and Dinner Dresses), 1822. From The Lady's Magazine

General Sir Samuel James Browne VC, GCB, KCSI, 1904 (oil on canvas)
5919942 General Sir Samuel James Browne VC, GCB, KCSI, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Robertson, Charles Kay (1859-1939); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: General Sir Samuel James Browne VC, GCB)

Colour Sergeants full dress tunic, 1855 circa (fabric)
5921008 Colour Sergeants full dress tunic, 1855 circa (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Colour Sergeants full dress tunic, 1855 circa)

Full dress coatee of Major R B Baker, 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot, 1854 circa (fabric)
5921004 Full dress coatee of Major R B Baker, 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot, 1854 circa (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Full dress tunic, Sergeant Robert Turner, Royal Regiment of Artillery, 1890 circa. (fabric)
5926275 Full dress tunic, Sergeant Robert Turner, Royal Regiment of Artillery, 1890 circa. (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Officers full dress coatee worn by Captain Audley Lempriere, 77th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot
5921013 Officers full dress coatee worn by Captain Audley Lempriere, 77th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot, 1848-1855 circa (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Full dress helmet, non-commissioned officers or other ranks, Bengal Horse Artillery
5920542 Full dress helmet, non-commissioned officers or other ranks, Bengal Horse Artillery, 1835 circa (cloth over cork or pith) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Full dress helmet, non-commissioned officers or other ranks, Bengal Horse Artillery
5920541 Full dress helmet, non-commissioned officers or other ranks, Bengal Horse Artillery, 1835 circa (cloth over cork or pith) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Full Dress Coatee of Lieutenant-General Sir William Clinton (fabric)
5924543 Full Dress Coatee of Lieutenant-General Sir William Clinton (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Field officers full dress coatee, 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot, 1810 circa (fabric)
5924246 Field officers full dress coatee, 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot, 1810 circa (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Major-generals full dress coatee worn by HRH George William Frederick Charles, 2nd Duke of Cambridge
5921018 Major-generals full dress coatee worn by HRH George William Frederick Charles, 2nd Duke of Cambridge, 1850 circa (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Coatee worn by Captain W Barlow, Writtle Loyal Volunteers, 1812 (coatee)
5929173 Coatee worn by Captain W Barlow, Writtle Loyal Volunteers, 1812 (coatee) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Coatee worn by Captain W Barlow)

Barrel sash worn by Lieutenant William Polhill, 1815 circa (fabric)
5926326 Barrel sash worn by Lieutenant William Polhill, 1815 circa (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Full dress jacket, East Lothian Yeomanry Cavalry, 1810 circa (fabric)
5922925 Full dress jacket, East Lothian Yeomanry Cavalry, 1810 circa (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Full dress jacket)

Full dress sappers tunic, Corps of Royal Engineers, 1883 circa (fabric)
5926663 Full dress sappers tunic, Corps of Royal Engineers, 1883 circa (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Full dress sappers tunic)

Tunic worn by Second Lieutenant George Mitchell, 2nd Bengal European Fusiliers, 1857 circa (fabric)
5925543 Tunic worn by Second Lieutenant George Mitchell, 2nd Bengal European Fusiliers, 1857 circa (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Full Dress Coatee of Lieutenant-General Sir William Clinton (fabric)
5924545 Full Dress Coatee of Lieutenant-General Sir William Clinton (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Indian NCOs short, full dress frogged jacket, 6th Bengal Light Cavalry
5920459 Indian NCOs short, full dress frogged jacket, 6th Bengal Light Cavalry, 1825 circa (fabric) by Indian School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Grenadier Guard, 1824 (coloured engraving)
3744581 Grenadier Guard, 1824 (coloured engraving) by Bellange, Joseph-Louis-Hippolyte (1800-1866); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

A North American Indian in Full Dress (b / w photo)
5990382 A North American Indian in Full Dress (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A North American Indian in Full Dress)

US Navy, uniforms, 1899 (colour litho)
6028787 US Navy, uniforms, 1899 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: US Navy, uniforms, 1899)

Warrior in Full Dress (engraving)
6028746 Warrior in Full Dress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warrior in Full Dress)

The Arctic Expedition, Apparatus to be used by the Explorers (engraving)
1053531 The Arctic Expedition, Apparatus to be used by the Explorers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arctic Expedition)

Petty Officers and Seamen of the Royal Navy (colour litho)
1036333 Petty Officers and Seamen of the Royal Navy (colour litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petty Officers and Seamen of the Royal Navy)

The New Costumes of the Guards (engraving)
2772635 The New Costumes of the Guards (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Costumes of the Guards)

Sketches from Manilla and Hong-Kong (engraving)
1609148 Sketches from Manilla and Hong-Kong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Manilla and Hong-Kong)

The Scottish Volunteers (engraving)
1590602 The Scottish Volunteers (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scottish Volunteers. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 August 1881)

A Private of the 2nd, or Royal Northern British Dragoons (Greys) from
NAM254110 A Private of the 2nd, or Royal Northern British Dragoons (Greys) from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, engraved by J.C

Full Dress Uniform of a Field Marshal, from Costumes of the Army of the British
NAM254102 Full Dress Uniform of a Field Marshal, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, engraved by J.C. Stadler, published by Colnaghi & Co

Major generals full dress coatee, Army Staff, 1799 circa (fabric)
5924313 Major generalsA full dress coatee, Army Staff, 1799 circa (fabric) by British School, (18th Century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Major generalsA full dress coatee, Army Staff)

Puss in Full Dress (colour litho)
5200436 Puss in Full Dress (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puss in Full Dress)

Field-Marshal Viscount Wolseley, Commander-in-Chief of the Army. In the Full Dress of a Field-Marshal
LLM459631 Field-Marshal Viscount Wolseley, Commander-in-Chief of the Army. In the Full Dress of a Field-Marshal by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Private of the 3rd, or Kings Own Dragoons, from
NAM254111 A Private of the 3rd, or Kings Own Dragoons, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, engraved by J.C. Stadler, published by Colnaghi & Co

Quarter Master General and Assistant Quarter Master General
NAM254106 Quarter Master General and Assistant Quarter Master General, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, engraved by J.C

Uniform of a Major General of Light Dragoons, from
NAM254104 Uniform of a Major General of Light Dragoons, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, engraved by J.C. Stadler, published by Colnaghi & Co

Sketches at the Gordon Memorial Boys Home, Fort Wallington, Portsmouth (engraving)
1595459 Sketches at the Gordon Memorial Boys Home, Fort Wallington, Portsmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War between Spain and Morocco, Costumes of the Spanish Army (engraving)
1098360 The War between Spain and Morocco, Costumes of the Spanish Army (engraving) by Morin, Edmond (1824-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War between Spain and Morocco)

Hluang Indrinontay, aged 46, 1862 (albumen print)
995892 Hluang Indrinontay, aged 46, 1862 (albumen print) by Potteau, Jacques-Philippe (1807-76) & Rousseau, Louis (1811-74); Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Hluang Indrinontay, aged 46, 1862 (albumen print)
995891 Hluang Indrinontay, aged 46, 1862 (albumen print) by Potteau, Jacques-Philippe (1807-76) & Rousseau, Louis (1811-74); Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Sketches at Eupatoria (engraving)
1601915 Sketches at Eupatoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Eupatoria. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 January 1855)

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"Full Dress: A Glimpse into Military Elegance and Tradition" Step back in time as we explore the exquisite world of "full dress, " a term that encompasses the grandeur and splendor of military attire. From General Sir Samuel James Browne VC, GCB, KCSI's majestic portrait to Photographic Notes from Morocco capturing soldiers' essence, these glimpses into history reveal the significance of full dress. Engravings like Sketches of the Tower of London transport us to an era where every detail mattered. The Colour Sergeants' full dress tunic from 1855 showcases intricate fabric work, highlighting their esteemed rank. Similarly, Major R B Baker's Full Dress Coatee exhibits craftsmanship that symbolizes pride and dedication within the 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot. Sergeant Robert Turner's Full Dress Tunic takes us further into time with its fabric telling tales of honor within the Royal Regiment of Artillery during 1890. Captain Audley Lempriere's Officers Full Dress Coatee reminds us how fashion intertwined with military identity in the mid-19th century. The Bengal Horse Artillery's Non-commissioned officers or other ranks donned a unique cloth-over-cork or pith helmet for their full dress uniform around 1835. This headgear exemplifies both style and practicality for those serving on horseback. Lieutenant-General Sir William Clinton's Full Dress Coatee demonstrates timeless elegance through its meticulously crafted fabric. Meanwhile, Field officers' full dress coatee from Inniskilling Regiment showcases early 19th-century design elements that exude authority and prestige. Lastly, HRH George William Frederick Charles, Duke of Cambridge wore a Major-generals' full dress coatee circa 1850 - an embodiment of regal sophistication merged with military might. These artifacts remind us that beyond functionality lies a rich tapestry woven by tradition and heritage.