Plumed Hat Collection

Portrait of Toussaint L Ouverture (1743-1803) from the Universal History
XIR80795 Portrait of Toussaint L Ouverture (1743-1803) from the Universal History of the 19th Century engraved by Joseph Julien Guillaume Dulompre (b.1789) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Duc

La Calavera de la Catrina, 1913 (zinc etching) (b / w photo)
XIR190234 La Calavera de la Catrina, 1913 (zinc etching) (b/w photo) by Posada, Jose Guadalupe (1851-1913); 12x16 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Official robes of a Knight of the Order of Leopold, 1808 (see also 67280)
XAM67281 Official robes of a Knight of the Order of Leopold, 1808 (see also 67280); Weltliche und Geistliche Schatzkammer, Vienna, Austria.

Sir John Crosbie or Crosby, London alderman and Yorkist, and a serjeant at arms, 1475
FLO4678487 Sir John Crosbie or Crosby, London alderman and Yorkist, and a serjeant at arms, 1475. Crosby wears a breastplate with three cupboards, elbow pieces and tiles, ornamented knee pads

Tadeusz Kosciuszko in plumed hat, wearing two medals, 1870
1574921 Tadeusz Kosciuszko in plumed hat, wearing two medals, 1870; (add.info.: Tadeusz Kosciuszko in plumed hat, wearing two medals, one for the Society of the Cincinnati)

Portrait of H. R. H. Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge (1774-1850), 1847 (oil on canvas)
5322302 Portrait of H.R.H. Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge (1774-1850), 1847 (oil on canvas) by Girardot, Ernest Gustave (fl.1847-1904); 205.7x135.9 cm; Army and Navy Club, London

Morning Music, 1867 (coloured chalk on paper)
BIR189845 Morning Music, 1867 (coloured chalk on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery

Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes (1748-1836) 18th century (coloured engraving)
XIR192170 Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes (1748-1836) 18th century (coloured engraving) by French School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The French Citizen (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XIR240256 The French Citizen (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 30.2x20.2 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) Opening the Coffin of Charles I (1600-49) 1831 (oil on canvas)
XIR158239 Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) Opening the Coffin of Charles I (1600-49) 1831 (oil on canvas) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France

The Lovers, from Paris: Moeurs, Costumes et Attitudes 1912-13, Vol. 1: Les Bars, published 1914 (colour litho)
STC194695 The Lovers, from Paris: Moeurs, Costumes et Attitudes 1912-13, Vol. 1: Les Bars, published 1914 (colour litho) by Lobel-Riche

Fashionable Women, from Paris: Moeurs, Costumes et Attitudes 1912-13, Vol. 1: Les Bars, published 1914 (colour litho)
STC194690 Fashionable Women, from Paris: Moeurs, Costumes et Attitudes 1912-13, Vol. 1: Les Bars, published 1914 (colour litho) by Lobel-Riche

Charles IX (oil on panel)
1705947 Charles IX (oil on panel) by Clouet, Francois (c.1510-72) (after); Chateau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: Charles IX (1550-1574) King of France in 1560-1574.); French, out of copyright

Portrait of Georges Cadoudal (1771-1804) 1827 (oil on canvas)
XIR185128 Portrait of Georges Cadoudal (1771-1804) 1827 (oil on canvas) by Coutan, Amable Paul (1792-1837); 215x140 cm; Musee d Art et d histoire, Cholet, France

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

On a Terrace, 1867 (oil on wood panel)
500065 On a Terrace, 1867 (oil on wood panel) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91); 50.5x40 (framed) 30.2x10 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Evening Dresses, fig. 40, fig. 41 & fig. 42 from The Gallery of Fashion
STC428308 Evening Dresses, fig. 40, fig. 41 & fig. 42 from The Gallery of Fashion, 1797 (coloured engraving) by Heideloff

Evening dresses, fig 34 & fig 35 from The Gallery of Fashion
STC428307 Evening dresses, fig 34 & fig 35 from The Gallery of Fashion, 1797 (coloured engraving) by Heideloff, Nicolaus von (c.1761-1837); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German

Frontispiece illustration from L Impromptu de Versailles by Moliere
CHT279765 Frontispiece illustration from L Impromptu de Versailles by Moliere, engraved by Jean Sauve (fl.1660-91) 1st edition 1663 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Brissart

Charles Marie Remusat, 1856 (b / w photo)
NAM261162 Charles Marie Remusat, 1856 (b/w photo) by Reutlinger, Charles (1816-80); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Trumpeter of the Hussars, c. 1815-20 (oil on canvas)
CLK339939 Trumpeter of the Hussars, c.1815-20 (oil on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 96x71.8 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French

Sir William Gage, 7th Bart. K. B. (oil on canvas)
FRL316239 Sir William Gage, 7th Bart. K.B. (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 220.9x124.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Ippolito de Medici
AII79460 Portrait of Ippolito de Medici by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Life of General Georges Ernest Boulanger (1837-91), c. 1886 (chromolitho)
CHT162769 The Life of General Georges Ernest Boulanger (1837-91), c.1886 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Major General Sir David Ochterlony Bt (1758-1825) c. 1816 (oil on canvas)
NAM237735 Major General Sir David Ochterlony Bt (1758-1825) c.1816 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 40.5x35.8 cm; National Army Museum

Anna Pavlova (1881-1931) (b / w photo)
CHT218602 Anna Pavlova (1881-1931) (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Cardinal Infante Ferdinand (1609-41) Governor of the Spanish Netherlands, 1635
XAM72439 Cardinal Infante Ferdinand (1609-41) Governor of the Spanish Netherlands, 1635 by Hoecke, Jan van den (1611-51); 260x112 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Dutch, out of copyright

Angel Arcabucero (oil on canvas)
MAE176559 Angel Arcabucero (oil on canvas) by Master of Calamarca, (17th century); Museo Nacional de Arte, La Paz, Bolivia; ePaul Maeyaert; Bolivian, out of copyright

An Italian rifle regiment returning from a reconnaissance patrol, 1861
AII80237 An Italian rifle regiment returning from a reconnaissance patrol, 1861 by Lega, Silvestro (1826-95); Galleria d Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian

Charles XI (1655-97) (engraving)
STC188613 Charles XI (1655-97) (engraving) by Stevens or Stephani, Pieter (1651-1730) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Portrait of Charles III (1490-1527) Duke of Bourbon, 1617-38 (oil on canvas)
PLT187176 Portrait of Charles III (1490-1527) Duke of Bourbon, 1617-38 (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Chateau de Beauregard, France; ePatrick Lorette; French, out of copyright

Grand Robe a La Francais, engraved by Voysard, plate from
STC444573 Grand Robe a La Francais, engraved by Voysard, plate from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, c.1778-87 (coloured engraving) by Desrais

Lady sitting waiting for a friend, engraved by Dupin, plate no
STC427828 Lady sitting waiting for a friend, engraved by Dupin, plate no.191 from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, c.1778-87 (coloured engraving) by Watteau

Court Dress, fig. 106 from The Gallery of Fashion, 1797 (coloured engraving)
STC428306 Court Dress, fig. 106 from The Gallery of Fashion, 1797 (coloured engraving) by Heideloff, Nicolaus von (c.1761-1837); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Ladys court gown in dark cherry, engraved by Patas, plate no
STC427866 Ladys court gown in dark cherry, engraved by Patas, plate no.44 from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, c.1778-87 (coloured engraving) by Le Clerc

A Victorian paper lace Valentine card of a boy in Regency costume with a romantic message
3606001 A Victorian paper lace Valentine card of a boy in Regency costume with a romantic message, c.1870 (colour litho) by English School

Sultan Selim III (1761-1808) 18th-19th century (w / c on paper)
XIR241505 Sultan Selim III (1761-1808) 18th-19th century (w/c on paper) by Turkish School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Turkish, out of copyright

Olga, Baroness de Meyer, 1900-1910 (charcoal on paper)
BIR189248 Olga, Baroness de Meyer, 1900-1910 (charcoal on paper) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 87.6x71 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Costume designs for Le Rois amuse by Victor Hugo (1802-85)
CHT163308 Costume designs for Le Rois amuse by Victor Hugo (1802-85), 1832 (pen & ink on paper) by Chatillon, Auguste de (1808-81); Bibliotheque de la Comedie Francaise, Paris

Young mother and child, 1800 (coloured engraving)
STC444564 Young mother and child, 1800 (coloured engraving) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Back view of a ladys gown, engraved by Voysard, plate no
STC427863 Back view of a ladys gown, engraved by Voysard, plate no.8 from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, c.1778-87 (coloured engraving) by Desrais

Ladys costume based on the opera La Trevesti, engraved by Bacquoy
STC427859 Ladys costume based on the opera La Trevesti, engraved by Bacquoy, from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, c.1778-87 (coloured engraving) by Watteau

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"Exploring the Plumed Hat: A Journey through History and Art" Step into a world of elegance, power, and intrigue as we delve into the captivating symbol of the plumed hat. From iconic portraits to historical events, this accessory has left its mark on various realms. In "Portrait of Toussaint L'Ouverture, " an exquisite depiction from Universal History, the plumed hat adorns his head with regal grace. It serves as a testament to his leadership during Haiti's fight for independence. Moving forward in time, we encounter "La Calavera de la Catrina. " This 1913 zinc etching showcases a black-and-white photo where even death itself dons a plumed hat. A reminder that this emblem transcends mortal boundaries. The Duke of Cambridge takes center stage in "Portrait of H. R. H Adolphus Frederick. " Painted in 1847, his noble countenance is enhanced by the majestic plume atop his hat—a symbol of status and authority. As we explore further, "Morning Music" captivates us with its colored chalk rendition. Amidst harmonious melodies, musicians proudly wear their plumed hats—evidence that even artists appreciate fashion's grandeur. Delving deeper into history brings us to "Indulgence in Worldly Pleasures. " This 17th-century oil painting depicts revelers adorned with extravagant attire complete with ornate feathered hats—an embodiment of opulence and decadence. A pencil sketch transports us back to Renaissance France in "Portrait of King Charles IX. " His youthful face framed by an elaborate headdress topped off with a magnificent plume—a visual representation of royal splendor. In another pivotal moment captured by artistry, Cromwell views Charles I's body in Hutchinsons' Story illustration. The somber scene unfolds beneath Cromwell's own distinguished hat—symbolizing both victory and loss intertwined.