Garter Collection

Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth
Her Majesty Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms (1926-2022). Date: 1955

King George VI - fine photographic portrait
A very fine photographic portrait of King George VI (1895-1952) - King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth. Date: circa 1939

H. R. H. Prince Albert, the Prince Consort (oil on canvas)
XCR27151 H.R.H. Prince Albert, the Prince Consort (oil on canvas) by Lucas, John (1807-74); The Crown Estate; (add.info.: Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) husband of Queen Victoria; ); English

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh, 1954
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh pictured together in the Grand Entrance in Buckingham Palace in 1954

Great Orders of Knighthood and other high decorations
Insignia of the chief orders following in importance that of the Garter. The ribbons are represented by the backgrounds, except in the Order of Merit, and that of the Companions of Honour. Date: 1937

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh, 1954
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh pictured together in the Grand Entrance in Buckingham Palace in 1954

Officers of Arms of the Heralds College, 1952
Participants in the Coronation Ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II. The Officers of Arms of the Heralds College (l to r): Bluemantle, J A Frere; Windsor Herald, R P Graham-Vivian; Richmond Herald

King Charles II in Garter Robes (oil on canvas)
465948 King Charles II in Garter Robes (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Charles II (29 May 1630 - 6 February 1685) was king of England

King Edward VIII as Admiral of the Fleet by John St. Helier
King Edward VIII (1894-1972), later Duke of Windsor, painted by John St. Helier Lander in the robes of Admiral of the Fleet and as Sovereign of The Order of the Garter

French maid taking a break and enjoying a cigarette before her next duty calls.... Date: 1910s

PUTNEY, London
The Star & Garter, a riverside pub at Putney

Garter ceremony, St. Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Order of the Garter
The Order of the GARTER, and its insignia

Boy Scout Uniform and Badges, 1944. Creator: Kenneth Brookes
Boy Scout Uniform and Badges, 1944. Patrol leaders hat badge; scarf of troop colour; all-round cords for six badges; staff of shoulder height

The Royal Coat of Arms of King George V. Arms: Quarterly, first and fourth, gules three lions passant guardant in pale or, (England); second or, a lion rampant within a tressure flory counter-flory

Advert for The Boston mens sock garter 1930
For business wear. Men, fastidious with regard to their personal appearence, invaribably wera the Boston Garter. This represents efficiency and security with supreme comfort. Date: 1930

Arrested by an undercover police officer
An undercover female police officer springs her Honey Trap on an unsuspecting criminal, who goes from a jolly evening with a fetching lady to staring down the barrel of a revolver!

Queen Mary, c. 1911
Photographic portrait of Queen Mary, previously Princess May of Teck (1867-1953), pictured c.1911, wearing robes of the Order of the Garter

King Ferdinand of Bulgaria
King Ferdinand I of Bulgaria(1861-1948). Date: circa 1909

Mr Grahams balloon ascent, Kew Bridge
Poster advertising Aerostation. Mr Grahams Sixteenth Ascent from the gardens of the Star & Garter Tavern, Kew Bridge, London. Date: 4 April 1825

English Court Dress C16
Nobleman & Knight of the Order of the Garter at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. N.B trunk- hose, canions, peascod-bellied doublets, ruffs, cloaks, copotain hat, gowns, flat cap

Bagshot Park, Surrey, Intended Residence of HRH the Duke of Connaught, KG (engraving)
2774139 Bagshot Park, Surrey, Intended Residence of HRH the Duke of Connaught, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bagshot Park, Surrey)

Apparel - Habitant de la Province de Wermeland, (c1800s). Creator: Carl Wilhelm Swedman
Apparel - Habitant de la Province de Wermeland, (c1800s)

Zyryanka. Votyachka. Votyak. Zyryanin, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Zyryanka. Votyachka. Votyak. Zyryanin, 1862. Sheet 38 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Boy sits and reads in a book, 1860-1890. Creator: Carl Gustaf Hellqvist
Boy sits and reads in a book, 1860-1890

Men of the Island Carib or Kalinago people. The wear loincloths, armlets, garters, tattoos and nose piercings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

Actress Honor Blackman, feature for Donald Zec. 3rd February 1963

Edward, HRH Prince of Wales wearing the Robes of the Garter
Edward, HRH Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII 1894-1972) wearing the Robes of the Garter. Taken at Windsor Castle by David Knights Whittome on June 10th 1911 after the Investiture

Herculine strongwoman
Herculine, known as the female Samson as she lifted weights by her hair. Hooks can be seen in this photograph attached to her hair

The Cocktail Bar at the Garter Club, 52 Grosvenor Street - decorated in mock-heraldic style. The Table tops represent the titles of well-known Inns. Date: 1933

Two Suriname snakes: Green snake and checkered
Two Suriname snakes: Green snake (Malayan green whipsnake, Ahaetulla mycterizans?) and checkered garter snake, Thamnophis marcianus

Ceremonial dress of orders of chivalry, 16th century
Ceremonial robes of knights of the Golden Fleece A, Order of the Garter B, Teutonic Knights C, D, and sword and wreath of Georg Hund von Wenkheim E

His Royal Highness The Price of Wales escorts Her majesty Margrethe II Queen of Denmark at the Order of the Garter service. 16th June 1980

Actress Sherrie Hewson pictured during her wedding to British Aerospace engineer Ken Boyd at St. Andrews Church in Ham Common, Surrey

Men and women in St Trinians costume, Cornwall
Men and women in St Trinians school uniform, Cornwall, possibly university students during rag week. Date: circa 1980s

Model wearing a tight knitted sweater in a diamond pattern of rib and garter stitch. Date: 1940

HRH Queen Mary wearing Order of the Garter robes and insignia - hand tinted photograph

Garter Point Ypres Belgium 24th October 1917 WW1

Dead soldiers outside bunker, Garter Point near Ypres, Belgium, 24th Oct 1917

Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge early 1900's

Tonbridge Shipbourne Road early 1900s

Woman in crinoline dress, getting ready to go out
Woman in crinoline dress in front of her mirror, getting ready to go out Date: circa 1850s

Henry William Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey, KG, British army officer and politician. Date: 1821

Illustration of an elegant woman getting into her car at a motor show, clutching a brace of car brochures and magazines. As she enters the car, a garter can just be glimpsed peeping from her skirt

A knight of the Garter in the costume worn during medieval times. Date: circa 1470

She took off her golden garter and put it round the Roe Buck's neck. Illustration by Arthur Rackham
492383 She took off her golden garter and put it round the Roe Buck's neck. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, Little Brother and Little Sister

The latest thing in flasks, Washington, D. C. 1926 (b/w photo)
1582588 The latest thing in flasks, Washington, D.C. 1926 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Dancer Mlle)

Creation of the order of the garter, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4963589 Creation of the order of the garter, 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Creation of the order of the Garter, April 1348)

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"An Emblem of Prestige and Tradition: The Illustrious Garter" The garter, a symbol steeped in history and regal significance, holds a place of honor within the United Kingdom's rich heritage. From Queen Elizabeth II to King George VI, this captivating accessory has adorned the legs of esteemed individuals throughout time. Intricately woven into the tapestry of royal life, the garter is not merely an article of clothing but a testament to power and prestige. A fine photographic portrait captures King George VI donning his garter with grace and dignity, showcasing its elegance as it encircles his leg. Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh stand together in 1954, their matching garters serving as a visual representation of their unbreakable bond. H. R. H Prince Albert, known as the Prince Consort, immortalized on canvas wearing his own garter serves as a reminder that even those closest to royalty are honored by this timeless tradition. From bustling streets like Putney in London to grand ceremonies held at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Berkshire; the allure of the garter transcends geographical boundaries. It evokes images of pomp and circumstance while paying homage to centuries-old rituals. Not limited solely to British monarchs or nobility alone; even high-ranking military figures such as King Edward VIII proudly display their affiliation with prestigious orders through their adorned garters. Officers from Heralds College also bear witness to this noble tradition through their meticulously crafted attire. As one delves deeper into its history, it becomes apparent that being bestowed with an Order of the Garter is no small feat. Reserved for those who have achieved greatness or displayed unwavering loyalty towards crown and country; these great orders serve as beacons guiding society towards excellence. Yet amidst all its grandeur lies moments where simplicity intertwines with opulence.