Standard Collection (#7)

The King of Denmark visiting the North-Sea Squadron on its return to Copenhagen, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The King of Denmark visiting the North-Sea Squadron on its return to Copenhagen, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Simonsen, our Danish Artist

The Royal Sovereign turret-ship, 1864. Creators: Edwin Weedon, Smyth
The Royal Sovereign turret-ship, 1864. The first turret-ship of the British Navy, the Royal Sovereign, which has been converted from an ordinary three-decker into her present form under

The arrival of Garibaldi at Southampton on board the Peninsular and Oriental steamer Ripon, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The arrival of Garibaldi at Southampton on board the Peninsular and Oriental steamer Ripon, 1864. Giuseppe Garibaldi, the popular hero of Italian Unification

The Volunteer Review: the High-Street of Guildford on Easter Sunday, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Review: the High-Street of Guildford on Easter Sunday, 1864. The town consists principally of this main street, which runs up the steep hill on the east bank of the River Wey

Scenes in Japan: the Governor of Kanagawa and suite going to a fire - by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Scenes in Japan: the Governor of Kanagawa and suite going to a fire - by our special artist, 1864. Engraving from...a Sketch by Mr

Launch of the Knight Commander, iron screw steam-ship, built at Dublin, 1864. Creator: Smyth
Launch of the Knight Commander, iron screw steam-ship, built at Dublin, 1864. View of...the first large iron vessel ever built in the port of Dublin as she glided off her cradle into the high-tide

The Taeping Rebellion in China: troops of the Quinsan Garrison... forming square, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Taeping Rebellion in China: troops of the Quinsan Garrison, under Major Gordon, forming square, 1864. Engraving from a photograph

Opening of the first railway in New Zealand, at Christchurch, Canterbury Province, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the first railway in New Zealand, at Christchurch, Canterbury Province, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. R. Kelly

Royal barges at Ayutthaya, Kingdom of Siam, Thailand. Adapted from Simon de la Loubere
FLO4624200 Royal barges at Ayutthaya, Kingdom of Siam, Thailand. Adapted from Simon de la Loubere. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Antoni Carboni from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

A Scottish color bearer, Early 18th Century
3056348 A Scottish color bearer, Early 18th Century; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: An Austrian print of a Scottish soldier with a King's Standard)

Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Army snowed under the Retreat from Moscow, 1812
FLO4608628 Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Army snowed under the Retreat from Moscow, 1812. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by

Cupid playing a drum with his standard on a column
5893190 Cupid playing a drum with his standard on a column.; (add.info.: Cupid playing a drum with his standard on a column. Exercising his drum, having placed his banner in safety)

Richard Fitzhugh, Constable of Chester and Standard Bearer of England, 1141
FLO4678445 Richard Fitzhugh, Constable of Chester and Standard Bearer of England, 1141. Richard Fitzhugh, Earl of Chester, carries the royal standard with two lions passant guardant

The taking of Bonapartes Invincible standard
2613378 The taking of Bonapartes Invincible standard.; (add.info.: The taking of Bonaparte's Invincible standard. 1803); GSinclair Archive/UIG

View of Buckingham Palace from St. James's Park with the Marble Arch in front surmounted by the royal standard
3252836 View of Buckingham Palace from St. James's Park with the Marble Arch in front surmounted by the royal standard (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Buckingham Palace from St)

Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli
3568479 Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli, Rome; Vittorio Emanuele III of Savoy

The Great Horse Armoury in the Tower of London. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Gilbert
FLO4669665 The Great Horse Armoury in the Tower of London. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Gilbert from London Interiors, Their Costumes and Ceremonies, Joshua Mead

Inauguration of the monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi, Macerata
3569880 Inauguration of the monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi, Macerata by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Macerata 30/04/1895 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

A standard 33ft Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat, 1850
3331030 A standard 33ft Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Various views of a standard 33ft Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat)

President Cleveland holding an axe labelled Political Wisdom, 1896
1576826 President Cleveland holding an axe labelled Political Wisdom, 1896; (add.info.: Pioneer Cleveland President Cleveland standing on the right)

Violins and related instruments. l and 2: Pocket Violins, 3: Treble Violin, 4: Standard Treble Violin, 5: Tenor Violin
528005 Violins and related instruments. l and 2: Pocket Violins, 3: Treble Violin, 4: Standard Treble Violin, 5: Tenor Violin, 6: Bass Viol, 7: Trumscheit, 8: Scheidtholst

Franco-Prussian War: 1870-1871. Prussian troops hoisting the German standard at Valerien. Wood engraving.1880
530568 Franco-Prussian War: 1870-1871. Prussian troops hoisting the German standard at Valerien. Wood engraving.1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Romans invading Britain: Standard Bearer of the 10th Legion bringing the standard ashore
534081 Romans invading Britain: Standard Bearer of the 10th Legion bringing the standard ashore. Colour printed wood engraving 1864; (add.info.: Romans invading Britain)

The Standard Bearers of George V during his coronation ceremony in 1910. From left to right, Mr. Frank S
2915336 The Standard Bearers of George V during his coronation ceremony in 1910. From left to right, Mr. Frank S. Dymoke, the king's champion bearer of the Standard of England, Sir

Grover Cleveland and Thomas Reed riding on a bicycle built for two, 1896
1576823 Grover Cleveland and Thomas Reed riding on a bicycle built for two, 1896; (add.info.: Politics makes strange wheel-fellows Grover Cleveland and Thomas B)

Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli
3568490 Wing shooting world Championship of the "Tiro a Volo Lazio" club in Parioli, Rome; Vittorio Emanuele III of Savoy

Fifth Centennial of the birth of Christopher Columbus - Colombiadi Sportive in Genoa
3569654 Fifth Centennial of the birth of Christopher Columbus - Colombiadi Sportive in Genoa: procession of the bocce players participating in the Fourth International Bocce Tournament of San Pietro

Soldiers, archers and artillery gunners in a castle siege, 15th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico
FLO4622922 Soldiers, archers and artillery gunners in a castle siege, 15th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

Queen Elizabeth I of England making her speech at Tilbury before the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588
FLO4622896 Queen Elizabeth I of England making her speech at Tilbury before the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes

Man at arms with a standard, 1483. The armour on the left arm has a pauldron with raised pass-guard
FLO4678498 Man at arms with a standard, 1483. The armour on the left arm has a pauldron with raised pass-guard, while the right arm has a plain pauldron and a large pointed elbow guard

The Cottage': Mr Punch urging a country landowner to raise the standard of housing for his labourers at least to
527859 The Cottage': Mr Punch urging a country landowner to raise the standard of housing for his labourers at least to that of his horses. John Leech cartoon from Punch, London, 1861

Standard bearers, drummers and trumpeters of a Saracen army mounted on camels and horses
534275 Standard bearers, drummers and trumpeters of a Saracen army mounted on camels and horses. 13th century (Arab manuscript); Universal History Archive/UIG

Berlin woolwork picture depicting the Gloucestershire Regiment's banner and campaigns, the Union Jack
DRE72128 Berlin woolwork picture depicting the Gloucestershire Regiment's banner and campaigns, the Union Jack, on a mauve field with a stag and a sphinx, worked by James Gheln in India

Standard Metre in the Petit Luxembourg, Paris. Engraving, 1904
542320 Standard Metre in the Petit Luxembourg, Paris. Engraving, 1904.; (add.info.: Set up when Metrification introduced by the French National Assembly between 1791 and 1795)

Opening of the Boulevard du Prince Eugène at Paris, by the Emperor, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Boulevard du Prince Eugene at Paris, by the Emperor, 1862....the whole length of the via nova was ornamented with Venetian masts bearing very light-coloured silk banners

Presidential electioneering in New York: torchlight procession of the M'Clellan party, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Presidential electioneering in New York: torchlight procession of the M'Clellan party, 1864. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. C. D

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Denmark: arrival at the Castle of Bernstorf, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Denmark: arrival at the Castle of Bernstorf, 1864. The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in Scandinavia

Cutting the first turf of the Carnarvon and Llanberis Railway, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Cutting the first turf of the Carnarvon and Llanberis Railway, 1864. The railway...will not only afford great accommodation to...travellers

Floral jubilee...in honour of the Dumfries and Galloway Horticultural Society...1862. Creator: Unknown
Floral jubilee recently held in honour of the Dumfries and Galloway Horticultural Society's fiftieth anniversary, 1862

Red Sox rooters, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Red Sox rooters, 1915

McCormack, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
McCormack, between c1915 and c1920. Shows Irish American tenor singer John McCormack (1884-1945) with American flag

H.M.S. TRAFALGAR (Brit.), between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
H.M.S. TRAFALGAR (Brit.), between c1910 and c1915

Flag shop, Navy Yard, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Flag shop, Navy Yard, 1917. Shows women making flags on sewing machines at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York

Alice Brady [draped in Old Glory], between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Alice Brady [draped in Old Glory], between c1915 and c1920. Shows Alice Brady (born Mary Rose Brady, 1892-1939) an American stage and silent film actor who later successfully moved into talking films

Officers of Rainbow Division, 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Officers of Rainbow Division, 1919. Officers of the Rainbow Division (42nd Division) at Ahrweiler, Germany, January 8, 1919. In front row, left to right: William Neill Hughes, Jr

Marriage festivities at Quiddenham Park, Norfolk, the seat of the Earl of Albemarle, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Marriage festivities at Quiddenham Park, Norfolk, the seat of the Earl of Albemarle, 1864. Quiddenham...was the scene of glad festivities on Wednesday week

Pres't's flag, Paris, 31 Dec 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Pres't's flag, Paris, 31 Dec 1918. A flag, probably used on the car of President Woodrow Wilson when he visited Paris to attend the Paris Peace Conference after World War I

Wounded American, Neuilly, 1918 or 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Wounded American, Neuilly, 1918 or 1919. A wounded American soldier in hospital bed, Neuilly, France, during or shortly after World War I

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"Unveiling the Standard: A Journey through History and Heritage" Step into a world where history unfurls its vibrant tapestry, as we explore the captivating story behind the "standard. " From the majestic HMS Victory to the iconic flags that fluttered in triumph at Nelson's famous signal during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, this is a journey you won't want to miss. As you delve deeper into our exhibit, marvel at the meticulously crafted flags used by the Royal Navy, each one carrying with it tales of bravery and valor. Gaze upon awe-inspiring masterpieces like "The Battle of Waterloo" and "The Battle of Trafalgar, " immortalized on canvas for generations to come. Transport yourself back in time as Scipio Africanus meets Hannibal at their fateful encounter during the Battle of Zama. Admire ancient Roman costumes that evoke an era long gone but never forgotten. But it's not just history that beckons us; advertisements from yesteryears also have their place here. Discover an enchanting advert for Horlicks Malted, evoking memories of cozy evenings sipping warm goodness. And who can resist Patersons Camp Coffee? Let your senses be tantalized by its enticing aroma. Intrigue awaits around every corner as we introduce you to a charming Bedlington Terrier, also known as Rothbury Terrier – loyal companions throughout centuries past. Marvel at King George V Silver Jubilee celebrations captured on an ILN cover from 1935 – a testament to enduring traditions and royal splendor. Finally, witness engineering excellence with Rolls Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 Mk602 standard engine – a symbol of innovation and power propelling mankind forward. Join us on this extraordinary voyage through time where they are set high and legacies are forged. Immerse yourself in our exhibition filled with treasures that remind us why history is not just a collection of events, but a testament to the human spirit.