Embassy Collection

Joseph Kennedy, American Ambassador & family, 1938
The new U.S.A Ambassador in London, Joseph P. Kennedy pictured with his wife and nine children. Left to right are the ambassador, Patricia (aged 13), John (aka Jack, JFK, aged twenty), Jean (nine)

British Embassy in Madrid P_D00718_003
British Embassy Offices, 16 Calle Fernando El Santo, Madrid, Spain. Photographed in 1966 for the Ministry of Public Building and Works

Sketch by Fish of the Charleston dance at the Embassy club, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Cortes & Marina 1519
Cortes, accompanied by his interpreter Dona Marina, receives the Mexican embassy

Embassy at Tehran
Reception of the Embassy, near Tehran : following preliminary negotiations depicted here, a British mission (and subsequently an embassy) was set up in Tehran

Embassy in Bonn P_D00149_003
British Embassy Offices, Bonn, West Germany. Photographed in 1953

British Embassy in Paris P_D00634_015
British Embassy (Hotel De Charost), 39 Rue De Fauborg Saint Honore, Paris, France. Looking along the gallery beside the ballroom at the Hotel de Charost, the British Ambassadors residence in Paris

Alan Mcmanus & Nigel Bond Scotland & England Embassy World Snooker Crucible, Sheffield, England 22 April 2003 Date: 22 April 2003

Queen Sirikit of Thailand at the Thai Embassy
An official two-day state visit to the UK by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) (1927-) and Queen Sirikit (1932-) of Thailand - the Queen at the final function of the trip at the Thai Embassy

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Ethiopian Embassy
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, arriving at the Ethiopian Embassy for a private dinner party given by the Emperor of Ethiopia (Haile Selassie) during a visit to Britain

The Embassy Club, 1932
Full house of social celebrities; a Seasons night. Scene at the Embassy Club in Bond Street, London, one of the most fashionable and exclusive nightclubs in the capital

British Embassy in Paris P_D00634_038
British Embassy (Hotel De Charost), 39 Rue De Fauborg Saint Honore, Paris, France. The library at the Hotel de Charost, the British Ambassadors residence in Paris

Abd-ar-Rahman III (889- 961). Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus. Abd-ar-Rahman III and his court (1885) by Dionisio Baixeras Verdaguer (1862-1943) depicting the Caliphs reception of the monk John Gorze

Lt Gen James Doolittle and Grp Capt Douglas Bader with the Air AttachÚá┤o the British Embassy in Madrid and the Colonel-in-Charge of the Barajas Airport on their arrival in Madrid

The Approach of the Emperor of China to his tent in Tartary to receive the British Ambassador
XND75261 The Approach of the Emperor of China to his tent in Tartary to receive the British Ambassador, George, 1st Earl Macartney (1737-1806), 1793 (engraving) by Alexander

Dorchester House, Park Lane, London - The official residence of the American Ambassador (The US Embassy) - built in 1853 by Robert Stayner Holford - demolished in 1929 - now the site of

British Consulate, Beirut, Lebanon Date: circa 1910s

Mrs and Mrs Charles Sweeny at The Embassy Club
Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeny (Mrs Charles Sweeny was formerly Miss Margaret Whigham and later the infamous Duchess of Argyll)

1973 Spanish Grand Prix. Montjuich Park, Barcelona, Spain. 27-29th April 1973. Graham Hill. Ref: 73ESP29. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

Ravoninahitriniarivo, Berlin, May 1883 (albumen print)
622833 Ravoninahitriniarivo, Berlin, May 1883 (albumen print) by Schaarwachter, Julius Cornelius (1847-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ravoninahitriniarivo)

King George V Birthday Tea Party - Istanbul Embassy
British Embassy in Istanbul - King George V Birthday Tea Party on 3rd June 1924. Mr Ronald Lindsay (right - later Sir Ronald Lindsay, the future Ambassador) and colleague arrive at the party

Australia House, Strand, London - Bush House - now the home of the BBC World Service. The Church of St Mary-le-Strand can be seen back left

The Embassy Club
View of the Embassy Club in London in 1934, one of the most exclusive supper clubs of the period, frequented by high society, royalty (including the Prince of Wales) and film stars

Buses at Trafalgar Squ
Four Routemaster London buses in a queue on the National Gallery side of Trafalgar Square, with the South African embassy in the background

Malta, Valletta, fish-shaped door knockers at the French Embassy

Midas of Phrygia arranging an Alliance with Urartu (litho)
8660847 Midas of Phrygia arranging an Alliance with Urartu (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Midas of Phrygia arranging an Alliance with Urartu)

Rameses II receiving a Copy of his Treaty with the Hittites (litho)
8660916 Rameses II receiving a Copy of his Treaty with the Hittites (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rameses II receiving a Copy of his Treaty with the Hittites)

Emissaries of Suleiman the Magnificent arriving in Frankfurt, 1562 (engraving)
8663942 Emissaries of Suleiman the Magnificent arriving in Frankfurt, 1562 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edward Everett, American politician and diplomat (engraving)
8676940 Edward Everett, American politician and diplomat (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Everett (1794-1865), American politician and diplomat

French Embassy, Albert Gate, Hyde Park, London (engraving)
8676556 French Embassy, Albert Gate, Hyde Park, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Embassy, Albert Gate, Hyde Park, London)

Queen Victoria giving audience to an ambassador in the Royal Closet, St. James' Palace
FLO4669451 Queen Victoria giving audience to an ambassador in the Royal Closet, St. James' Palace. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Gilbert from London Interiors

Francois de Noailles, Count d'Agen, musketeer, knight and ambassador, 1584-1645. Student of Galileo in Padua
FLO4572115 Francois de Noailles, Count d'Agen, musketeer, knight and ambassador, 1584-1645. Student of Galileo in Padua

Producing his credentials under the signet royal. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput
2963118 Producing his credentials under the signet royal. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput. Illustration from Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Jacob Gilles, 1757
1577620 Jacob Gilles, 1757; (add.info.: Jacob Gilles in 1757. Jacob Gilles (ca. 1691 in Kollum - September 10, 1765 in Ypenburg manor near Rijswijk) was Grand Pensionary of Holland from September 23

Marin de Montchenu, Baron Montchenu, ambassador and premier maitre d'hotel to King Francis I, 1498-1543
FLO4570996 Marin de Montchenu, Baron Montchenu, ambassador and premier maitre d'hotel to King Francis I, 1498-1543. Handcoloured lithograph after a miniature of the court of King Francis I in

Italian Legation in London: group photo of the ambassadors Giuseppe Greppi, Emmanuel d'Azeglio
3575584 Italian Legation in London: group photo of the ambassadors Giuseppe Greppi, Emmanuel d'Azeglio, Balbi and Giovan Battista Marochetti; (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1859 ca)

Edward Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln, Lord High Admiral, Ambassador, Broker, 1512-1584
FLO4638398 Edward Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln, Lord High Admiral, Ambassador, Broker, 1512-1584. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francis Bartolozzi after Hans Holbein from Facsimiles of

Reception of an ambassador at Versailles. Ornate coaches with liveried footmen being met at the gates of the French
FLO4657024 Reception of an ambassador at Versailles. Ornate coaches with liveried footmen being met at the gates of the French king's palace

Medallic Illustrations of British History: William III (b/w photo)
8662280 Medallic Illustrations of British History: William III (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William III. 1)

Japanese embassy in China attacked 1900. Chocolate collector card dated 1900 depicting the Boxer Uprising in China
5306015 Japanese embassy in China attacked 1900. Chocolate collector card dated 1900 depicting the Boxer Uprising in China.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Don Diego Sarmiento de Acuna, Count of Gondomar, 1567 - 1626. Spanish diplomat
UIG5419947 Don Diego Sarmiento de Acuna, Count of Gondomar, 1567 - 1626. Spanish diplomat, the Spanish ambassador to England from 1613 to 1622

Rigaud d'Aureille, knight, ambassador and maitre d'hotel du roi, 1455-1517
FLO4571079 Rigaud d'Aureille, knight, ambassador and maitre d'hotel du roi, 1455-1517. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' portfolio VIII 5

Pierre de la Guiche, nobleman of Burgundy, knight, advisor and chamberlain to the king, d. 1544
FLO4571045 Pierre de la Guiche, nobleman of Burgundy, knight, advisor and chamberlain to the king, d. 1544. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' portfolio VIII 5

Edmond-Charles Genet presenting himself to President George Washington
3586442 Edmond-Charles Genet presenting himself to President George Washington; (add.info.: Painting depicting Edmond-Charles Genet (1764-1834) the French ambassador to the United States

The visit of the Ambassador of China, 1896
1574822 The visit of the Ambassador of China, 1896; (add.info.: The visit of the Ambassador of China, 1896 by T. Dart Walker)

George M Dallas, American politican and diplomat (engraving)
8676385 George M Dallas, American politican and diplomat (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: George M Dallas (1792-1864)

Count Joseph Alexander Hubner, Austrian Ambassador to France (engraving)
8676569 Count Joseph Alexander Hubner, Austrian Ambassador to France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Joseph Alexander Hubner (1811-1892)

Robert Houdin (1805-1871) sculpture Blois, 1801-1899 (sculpture)
5942827 Robert Houdin (1805-1871) sculpture Blois, 1801-1899 (sculpture); Maison de la magie Robert-Houdin, Blois, France; (add.info)

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Embassy: A Gateway to Diplomatic Relations and Cultural Exchanges" Step back in time with a sketch by Fish of the Charleston dance at the Embassy club, where vibrant rhythms and carefree spirits collided. In 1938, Joseph Kennedy, American Ambassador, and his family graced the halls of an embassy, embodying diplomacy's essence. Journey across borders as we explore the British Embassy in Madrid P_D00718_003; its architectural grandeur echoing centuries-old alliances. Reflect on history's turning points like Cortes & Marina's encounter in 1519—an emblematic moment that forever altered Mexico's destiny. Witness diplomatic intrigue unfold within Tehran's embassy—a hub for international negotiations amidst political tensions. Bonn too holds significance as it housed an embassy that fostered dialogue during Germany's post-war reconstruction (P_D00149_003). Paris beckons with its allure—British Embassy P_D00634_015 stands tall as a testament to Franco-British relations' strength. Meanwhile, Queen Sirikit of Thailand graces the Thai Embassy—a symbol of cultural exchange between nations. The Ethiopian Embassy welcomes royalty—the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrive to strengthen ties between Ethiopia and Britain. Abd-ar-Rahman III leaves an indelible mark as Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus—an embodiment of power rooted within embassies. Finally, immerse yourself in nostalgia at The Embassy Club (1932), where elegance met revelry—a microcosm capturing society’s spirit during those times. Paris calls again with another iconic image—British Embassy P_D00634_038 epitomizes unity despite historical conflicts. Embassies serve as bridges connecting nations—gateways through which diplomacy flows freely. They encapsulate cultures' fusion while preserving traditions that span generations. These snapshots remind us that behind every embassy lies stories waiting to be told—a tapestry woven by diplomats who shape our world today.