Plumes Collection (page 2)

Lovisa Elizabeth, 1646-90, 17th century. Creator: Anon
Lovisa Elizabeth, 1646-90, 17th century

The Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta: the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta: the Prince of Wales passing from his tent to the Grand Chapter Tent, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Plate XXII from Life and Adventures of the Knight Don Quixote de la Mancha, 1780. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate XXII from Life and Adventures of the Knight Don Quixote de la Mancha, 1780

Sketch for The Knight and the Maid, 1894. Creator: Sven Richard Bergh
Sketch for The Knight and the Maid, 1894

Louis, 1661-1711, Crown Prince of France. Creator: Anon
Louis, 1661-1711, Crown Prince of France

The Maharajah Scindia of Gwalior; The Maharajah of Cashmere, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Maharajah Scindia of Gwalior; The Maharajah of Cashmere, 1876. It should be observed that the Mahratta potentates of Western India are now valuable allies of the British Government

The Prince of Wales Investing a Native Prince with the Grand Cross of the Star of India... 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales Investing a Native Prince with the Grand Cross of the Star of India at Calcutta, 1876. The future King Edward VII bestows a decoration on an Indian ruler

Louis VI, 1630-78, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt, 1665. Creator: Salomon Duarte
Louis VI, 1630-78, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt, 1665

Desideria, 1781-1860, Queen of Sweden and Norway, married to Karl XIV Johan, 1830. Creator: Fredric Westin
Desideria, 1781-1860, Queen of Sweden and Norway, married to Karl XIV Johan, 1830

Anna Charlotta Stapelmohr, 1754-1791, b Schröderheim, 1773. Creator: Per Krafft the Elder
Anna Charlotta Stapelmohr, 1754-1791, b Schroderheim, 1773

Sivadass, Naga of Niwayi, Jeypore; Naga of Jeypore; Sookadev Shekawatty, Oudeypore, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sivadass, Naga of Niwayi, Jeypore; Naga of Jeypore; Sookadev Shekawatty, Oudeypore, 1876. The Nagas, supposed to be one of the aboriginal tribes, like the Bheels or the Ghoonds

Officer of the King's Bodyguard of Yeomen of the Guard, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Officer of the King's Bodyguard of Yeomen of the Guard, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Officer of H.M.'s Bodyguard of Hon. Corps of Gentlemen-At-Arms, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Officer of H.M.'s Bodyguard of Hon. Corps of Gentlemen-At-Arms, 1937. His (or Her) Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms is a bodyguard to the British Monarch

Master of the Horse, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Master of the Horse, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Desing for the flag of the Batavian Navy, 1796, (1796). Creator: Dirk Langendijk
Desing for the flag of the Batavian Navy, 1796, (1796). Allegorical figure on the flag of the Navy of the Batavian Republic. The Dutch Virgin and the Netherlands Lion hold a spear with the liberty hat

Cartoon of Pieter Kouwenburg van Beloys, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Pieter Kouwenburg van Beloys, 1710-1720. Pieter Kouwenburg van Beloys was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt. Rhino with plumes in wreath of cherries and leaves

Cartoon of Hugo Muys van Holy, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Hugo Muys van Holy, 1710-1720. Hugo Muys van Holy was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; Mouse with 2 swords and white hat with orange plume in wreaths of flowers and leaves

Cartoon of Adrianus Junius, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Adrianus Junius, 1710-1720. Adrianus Junius was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt. White horse with plumes and caparison, in wreath of flowers and leaves

Design for a bed, c.1770-c.1780. Creator: Anon
Design for a bed, c.1770-c.1780. Sketch by an architect or decorative designer for the curtains, plumes, coverlet and pillows of a bed

Design for a bed, c.1770-c.1780. Creator: Anon
Design for a bed, c.1770-c.1780. Sketch by an architect or decorative designer for the curtains, plumes, coverlet and pillows of a bed

The Battle-Painter Jorgen Sonne in his Studio, 1823-1825. Creator: Ditlev Blunck
The Battle-Painter Jorgen Sonne in his Studio;A Battle-Painter, Jorgen Sonne, in his Studio;A Battle-Painter in his Studio, 1823-1825

New Cavalry Corps. - the Mounted Staff, 1854. Creator: Unknown
New Cavalry Corps. - the Mounted Staff, 1854. British military uniforms during the Crimean War....new Corps...destined for special service in the East...They are designated the Mounted Staff Corps

Infantry of the French Imperial Guard, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Infantry of the French Imperial Guard, 1854....a new era has at length commenced, and the Imperial Guard of France once more starts into being...[illustrated here in] costume selected by Napoleon

The new uniforms for the Light Infantry and Cavalry, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The new uniforms for the Light Infantry and Cavalry, 1854....the Light Infantry regiments are to wear a shako, light in construction to the one now in use, and more graceful

The Sick Prince, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (etching)
NCO193114 The Sick Prince, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: George)

D'Hauk used at Marriages and Religious Ceremonies, plate 37 from The Costume of Hindostan by Franz Balthazar
STC89081 D'Hauk used at Marriages and Religious Ceremonies, plate 37 from The Costume of Hindostan by Franz Balthazar Solvyns (1764-1824) c.1805 (w/c) by Orme

French Dragoon Helmet, 1805-15 (gilt metal)
1268362 French Dragoon Helmet, 1805-15 (gilt metal) by French School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

WW1 - Italy - A cycling sharpshooter - Bersaglieri
WW1 - A mobile member of the Italian Army - a cycling sharpshooter ( Bersaglieri ). The Bersaglieri are a corps of the Italian Army originally created by General Alessandro La Marmora in the 1830s to

Le Sauvetage The Saving
An illustration of a smiling fireman carrying a smug looking lady on his shoulders, whilst holding onto his red ladder, saving her from the background plumes of smoke. Date: circa 1901

Attendant Des Ordres
A side profile portrait sketch of a French soldier wearing a helmet with feathery plumes, holding the hilt of his sword, waiting on receiving some orders, his horse is beside him. Date: circa 1901

Photomontage of women in feathered hats. Captioned, Fine Feathers Making Fine Birds: The Plumes Of Perfection, ?? and ??of Gorgeous Plumage Justly Vain: Wearers Of All Feather Hats??. Date: 1911

Parisian frocks of satin, georgette and lace. Date: 1923

15th century male costume, engraved by Friedrich Hottenroth (b. 1840) (litho)
XND76034 15th century male costume, engraved by Friedrich Hottenroth (b.1840) (litho) by Hottenroth, Friedrich (b.1840); Private Collection

Horseman with sword, costume design for Le Carrousel des Galants Maures, 1686 (w/c on paper)
BLT307845 Horseman with sword, costume design for Le Carrousel des Galants Maures, 1686 (w/c on paper) by Berain, Jean I (the Elder) (1640-1711); Bibliotheque de l'Institut de France, Paris

Ballroom Scene, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803)
3025976 Ballroom Scene, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) 1934 (pochoir print) by Barbier

The Spanish Bull Fight or the Corsican Matador in Danger, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving)
3035658 The Spanish Bull Fight or the Corsican Matador in Danger, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Spanish Bull Fight, or The Corsican Matador in Danger, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191275 The Spanish Bull Fight, or The Corsican Matador in Danger, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Red Cross Knight, from the first edition of Faerie Queen by Edmund Spenser, 1590 (engraving)
KW115016 The Red Cross Knight, from the first edition of Faerie Queen by Edmund Spenser, 1590 (engraving) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection

Dress, 1920 (woodcut)
397433 Dress, 1920 (woodcut) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Example from the family Trochilidae, Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746716 Example from the family Trochilidae, Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1834-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration of Josephine Baker from "La Vie Parisienne", 1920 (colour Litho)
1065608 Illustration of Josephine Baker from " La Vie Parisienne", 1920 (colour Litho). by Vald Es (D Espagnat, Georges (1870-1950) & Valverane

Dress, 1921 (woodcut)
1275147 Dress, 1921 (woodcut) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Postcards depicting a woman blowing bubbles & fishing in a Champagne Glass, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT179688 Postcards depicting a woman blowing bubbles & fishing in a Champagne Glass, c.1900 (colour litho) by Kuderna, F

Woman in white crepe de chine dress, cape of otter and skunk fur lined with floral pattern, skull cap with plumes
5892987 Woman in white crepe de chine dress, cape of otter and skunk fur lined with floral pattern, skull cap with plumes. Robe de crepe de chine blanc garnie de renard, manteau de loutre et skunks

Bust of a Roman Warrior (plaster)
6118812 Bust of a Roman Warrior (plaster) by Brucciani & Co. (1886-1921); height: 94.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufactured by Brucciani & Co)

Josephine Baker c. 1929 (sepia photo)
1200433 Josephine Baker c.1929 (sepia photo) by Walery (Stanislaw Julian Ignacy, Lucien Walery) (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Josephine Baker (1906 - 75) was an American-born dancer

The Battle of Marathon, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho)
IL322106 The Battle of Marathon, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection

Portrait of King Henry VIII of England
6337240 Portrait of King Henry VIII of England by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry VIII of England)

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"Plumes: A Journey Through Time and Fashion" Step back in time with us as we explore the captivating world of plumes. From the gallant Light Dragoons of 1790 to the elegant women donning fashionable velvettoque hats with feathers in 1911, these delicate adornments have left their mark throughout history. In Suzanne Meunier's "Types Of Femininity, " she unravels the allure of plumes, showcasing how they symbolize grace and femininity. Picture a woman from 1913, confidently striding down the street in her new creation, adorned with feathers that add an air of sophistication to her ensemble. The flapper era of 1920s saw a revolution in fashion, and plumed headpieces became all the rage. Imagine a daring woman wearing a stunning flapper headpiece in 1912, exuding confidence and breaking societal norms. But it wasn't just women who embraced this feathered trend; even military regiments like the Second Regiment of Life Guards proudly displayed plumes on their uniforms. These majestic warriors crashed into battle against the Persian Army with tremendous force, their plumed helmets adding an aura of grandeur to their bravery. It also found their way into high society events. Viscountess Castlereagh made waves when she appeared at a glamorous affair wearing her famous necklace and tiara paired with exquisite plumage accents. The combination was nothing short of breathtaking. Fashion continued its love affair with feathers throughout time - evening clothing adorned with pearls and lace took center stage in 1912 while court gowns by Reville showcased opulence fit for royalty. Feathers themselves are fascinating creatures - each one unique yet collectively forming beautiful plumage. They represent freedom, lightness, and elegance - qualities that captivate our imagination across eras.