Postilion Collection

View of the front of the Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague, 1734-1768. Creator: H. Scheurleer
View of the front of the Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague, 1734-1768. A Front View of the Prince of Orange's House in the Wood near the Hague'. On the left a carriage is pulled by six horses

'Postillions; Notes on Spain, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Postillions; Notes on Spain, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Royal Postilion and Walking Attendant, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Royal Postilion and Walking Attendant, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

The Dandy and His Postillion - or the Waay to Laugh Up Hill, 1819. Creator: William Heath
The Dandy and His Postillion - or the Waay to Laugh Up Hill, 1819. Ha! Ha! Ha! poor fellow! goodbye! He! He! He!'. Cus these hills! If the lace of my Stays should break I'm done over'

Moldavian Costumes; Daunbian Principalities 1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Moldavian Costumes; Daunbian Principalities 1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Coronation Day, 12 May 1937, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Coronation Day, 12 May 1937, (1947). Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) at the coronation of her father King George VI, at Westminster Abbey in London

Wallachian Postilion; A Visit to the Danubian Principalities, 1875. Creator: Nelson Boyd
Wallachian Postilion; A Visit to the Danubian Principalities, 1875. [Wallachia can refer to a region of Romania, or (Moravian Wallachia), a region in what is now the Czech Republic]

German men and women, including a Field Postmaster in uniform and a royal postilion from the Hesse area. Date: 1793

Parisian street characters, France (engraving)
6001358 Parisian street characters, France (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parisian street characters, France)

The State Opening of Parliament, 16 January (litho)
1629277 The State Opening of Parliament, 16 January (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The State Opening of Parliament, 16 January, Notes and Notabilities)

Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving)
1041283 Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Five horses pulling a carriage with passengers, mid-19th century. Creator: Victor Adam
Five horses pulling a carriage with passengers, mid-19th century

Her Majesty and Prince Albert viewing the Pass of Killiecrankie, 1844. Queen Victoria visits Scotland. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Cartoon, The Deaf Postilion, A Political Parody, after George Cruikshank, satirising Free Trade. Date: 1846

Postilion on Horse in a Winter Landscape, ca. 1798. Creator: Wilhelm von Kobell
Postilion on Horse in a Winter Landscape, ca. 1798

Agreeable Companions in a Post Chaise, June 5, 1790. June 5, 1790
Agreeable Companions in a Post Chaise, June 5, 1790

Rustic Sketch, or A Post Chaise (Travelling), 1785-99. 1785-99
Rustic Sketch, or A Post Chaise (Travelling), 1785-99

Stage Coach and Six, 1786-93. 1786-93. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Stage Coach and Six, 1786-93

Bavarian Postillion, from Worlds Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

A Coach and Four (from, Rustic Sketches?), 1787 (?). 1787 (?)
A Coach and Four (from, Rustic Sketches?), 1787 (?)

New State Omnibus, or the Man wot is Cad... 1834. Creator: John Doyle
New State Omnibus, or the Man wot is Cad to the Man wot was Cad to the Man wot drove the Sovereign, 1834. John Bull says Time ; Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

A Well-Fed Citizen going to his Country Seat at Hornsey, 1773. An extremely fat man removes his clay pipe to tell his one-legged rider not to go too fast. On the back axle stands a footman

The Newly Elected MP, on His Way to the House of Commons 1835, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume III, Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

The Queens Reception in Hyde Park, London, c1840s, (1900). A reception for Queen Victoria after the news of Oxfords attempt on her life

Landscape Travelers Two Riding Carriage Driven
Landscape with Travelers, Two Riding in a Carriage Driven by a Postilion and a Third on Horseback Behind; Marco Ricci (Italian, 1676 - 1730); about 1720; Pen and brown ink with brown wash

A Postillion mounted on a Carriage Horse, 19th Century, 1886 (colour litho)
KW428458 A Postillion mounted on a Carriage Horse, 19th Century, 1886 (colour litho) by Heins, Armand Jean (1856-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Salon of 1855. French school. Postilion attacked by wolves, painting of Mr. Charpentier. Engraving

Landscape with Travellers, Two Riding in a Carriage Driven by a Postilion and a Third on Horseback behind; Marco Ricci, Italian, 1676 - 1730; about 1720; Pen and brown ink with brown wash

Salon of 1855. French school. Postilion attacked by wolves, painting of Mr. Charpentier. Engraving

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"Journeying through Time: The Postilion's Tale" Step back in time and join the Wallachian Postilion on a captivating adventure as we explore the Danubian Principalities in 1875. This enchanting journey, captured by Nelson Boyd, unveils a world filled with German men and women, each carrying their own stories. As we traverse the streets of Paris, France, we encounter intriguing characters etched into history. These Parisian street characters come to life through an exquisite engraving that transports us to a bygone era. The State Opening of Parliament in 16 January lithograph immerses us in the grandeur and significance of political events. We witness parliamentary elections and electioneering from olden days through an intricate engraving that reveals the fervor surrounding these democratic processes. Victor Adam's masterpiece showcases five majestic horses pulling a carriage with passengers during the mid-19th century. The elegance and grace depicted remind us of a time when travel was both luxurious and adventurous. In 1844, Her Majesty Queen Victoria and Prince Albert embarked on an unforgettable journey viewing the breathtaking Pass of Killiecrankie. This historical moment is beautifully preserved for eternity. A political parody unfolds before our eyes as we delve into "The Deaf Postilion, " a clever cartoon reflecting societal dynamics at play during those times. Wilhelm von Kobell's winter landscape painting captures the essence of postilions on horseback amidst serene surroundings around 1798. It evokes nostalgia for simpler times when nature intertwined with human existence seamlessly. Traveling further back to June 5th, 1790, we find ourselves accompanied by agreeable companions within a post chaise - relishing in delightful conversations while traversing picturesque landscapes. An idyllic rustic sketch from between 1785-99 portrays another facet of post chaise travel during this period - showcasing its charm against rural backdrops that have stood the test of time.