Garter Collection (#3)

The New Conservative Government, a Cabinet Council (engraving)
1058653 The New Conservative Government, a Cabinet Council (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Conservative Government, a Cabinet Council)

Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester and the Garter Mission in Japan to bestow upon Emperor Showa (Hirohito) (1901-1989) the Stranger Knight of the Order of the Garter (KG); conferred in 1929

The Lesser George, of the Garter (engraving)
7158683 The Lesser George, of the Garter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lesser George, of the Garter)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Jarretiere; Garter; Knieband (engraving)
7196436 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Jarretiere; Garter; Knieband (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jarretiere; Garter; Knieband)

Wedding Garter, c. 1938. Creator: Syrena Swanson
Wedding Garter, c. 1938

A Footnote, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
A Footnote, 1896. From The Savoy No. 2. A self portrait [of Aubrey Beardsley] in which the artist has fatefully bound himself to the god of Nature

Wedding Garters, c. 1936. Creator: Ella Josephine Sterling
Wedding Garters, c. 1936

Suspenders, c. 1935. Creator: Ella Josephine Sterling
Suspenders, c. 1935

Portrait of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628) (oil on copper)
CH141093 Portrait of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628) (oil on copper) by Mytens, Daniel (1590-c.1648); 26.9x18.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch

The Garter, (pencil and watercolour and blue chalk on paper)
823449 The Garter, (pencil and watercolour and blue chalk on paper) by Kirchner, Raphael (1876-1917); 59.5x46.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Garter. Raphael Kirchner (1876-1917)

His Majesty the King entering the Abbey (colour litho)
3639665 His Majesty the King entering the Abbey (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Majesty the King entering the Abbey)

Key to Engraving of Conservative Members of Parliament (engraving)
1052753 Key to Engraving of Conservative Members of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Key to Engraving of Conservative Members of Parliament)

The Right Honourable the Earl de Grey and Ripon, KG, Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons (engraving)
1057175 The Right Honourable the Earl de Grey and Ripon, KG, Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons (engraving) by English School

HRH the Late Duke of Clarence and Avondale, KG, KP (engraving)
1056334 HRH the Late Duke of Clarence and Avondale, KG, KP (engraving) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRH the Late Duke of Clarence and Avondale, KG, KP)

The Late Duke of Clarence and Avondale, KG, KP (engraving)
1055879 The Late Duke of Clarence and Avondale, KG, KP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Duke of Clarence and Avondale, KG, KP)

Portrait-Sketch of the Members of the European Conference (litho)
1623053 Portrait-Sketch of the Members of the European Conference (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Queen investing the Earl of Beaconsfield with the Order of the Garter at Osborne (engraving)
1621824 The Queen investing the Earl of Beaconsfield with the Order of the Garter at Osborne (engraving) by English School

Knight of the Garter (coloured engraving)
610499 Knight of the Garter (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knight of the Garter)

Origin of the Order of the Garter (engraving)
670600 Origin of the Order of the Garter (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Origin of the Order of the Garter)

Investiture of King Humbert IV of Italy with the Order of the Garter, the Procession in the Quirinal Palace (engraving)
1049978 Investiture of King Humbert IV of Italy with the Order of the Garter, the Procession in the Quirinal Palace (engraving) by English School

The Old Star & Garter, Richmond Hill (colour litho)
976306 The Old Star & Garter, Richmond Hill (colour litho) by Maggs, J.C. (1819-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Star & Garter, Richmond Hill)

Sir Granville George Leveson-Gower, Earl Granville, KG (engraving)
1062397 Sir Granville George Leveson-Gower, Earl Granville, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Granville George Leveson-Gower, Earl Granville, KG)

Francis Charles Hastings Russell, Duke of Bedford, KG (engraving)
1062221 Francis Charles Hastings Russell, Duke of Bedford, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Charles Hastings Russell, Duke of Bedford, KG)

Francis Charles Hastings Russell, Duke of Bedford, the New Knight of the Garter (engraving)
1060238 Francis Charles Hastings Russell, Duke of Bedford, the New Knight of the Garter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Marriage of HRH the Duke of York, KG, and HSH the Princess Victoria Mary of Teck
1063445 The Marriage of HRH the Duke of York, KG, and HSH the Princess Victoria Mary of Teck, the Wedding Ceremony in St Jamess Chapel (engraving) by English School

Mide dancing garters (colour litho)
980442 Mide dancing garters (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mide dancing garters)

Sir David Brewster, KG, President of the British Association (engraving)
1096758 Sir David Brewster, KG, President of the British Association (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir David Brewster, KG)

Holiday Time at Richmond (engraving)
1105722 Holiday Time at Richmond (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday Time at Richmond)

Origin of the Institution of the Garter (engraving)
727029 Origin of the Institution of the Garter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Origin of the Institution of the Garter)

The Houses of Lords and Commons on fire (engraving)
602511 The Houses of Lords and Commons on fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Houses of Lords and Commons on fire, 16 October 1834)

H. R. H. Frederick Augustus, Duke of York, 1826 (oil on canvas)
465996 H.R.H. Frederick Augustus, Duke of York, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Geddes, Andrew (1783-1844); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: The Prince Frederick)

The Ungartered Blackleg ( Honi soit... ), illustration from The Kaiser
779904 The Ungartered Blackleg ( Honi soit... ), illustration from The Kaisers Garland by Edmund J. Sullivan, pub. 1916 (litho) by Sullivan

Ladies Stocking and Sock, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730677 Ladies Stocking and Sock, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladies Stocking and Sock)

Scrolls for containing mottos (chromolitho)
2775503 Scrolls for containing mottos (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scrolls for containing mottos)

The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, KG (litho)
2776296 The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, KG (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, KG)

International Exhibition, Edinburgh, 1890, opened on Thursday, 1st May, by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, KG (chromolitho)
2803167 International Exhibition, Edinburgh, 1890, opened on Thursday, 1st May, by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, KG (chromolitho) by English School

Comic postcard, Dishevelled woman at a party Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman escaping from department store Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man trying to type a letter Date: 20th century

The Paved Courtyard of The Garter Club, the trees bedecked with early summer blossom. Date: 1933

Vintage 19th century / 1900 photograph: Richmond, the Star and Garter Hotel, seen from the River Thames

H. R. H. Frederick Augustus, Duke of York, 1826 (oil on canvas)
2560070 H.R.H. Frederick Augustus, Duke of York, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Geddes, Andrew (1783-1844); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; Scottish, out of copyright

Comic postcard, Older man with pretty woman on the beach. If the wind had only blown the other way! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, man, girlfriend and goat Date: 20th century

The late Earl of Shaftesbury, KG (engraving)
1614277 The late Earl of Shaftesbury, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Earl of Shaftesbury, KG)

English Homes, Hatfield House (engraving)
1614211 English Homes, Hatfield House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Homes, Hatfield House)

Photograph of Star & Garter PH, Whitechapel, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Star & Garter PH, Bermondsey, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

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"An Emblem of Prestige and Tradition: The Illustrious Garter" The garter, a symbol steeped in history and regal significance, holds a place of honor within the United Kingdom's rich heritage. From Queen Elizabeth II to King George VI, this captivating accessory has adorned the legs of esteemed individuals throughout time. Intricately woven into the tapestry of royal life, the garter is not merely an article of clothing but a testament to power and prestige. A fine photographic portrait captures King George VI donning his garter with grace and dignity, showcasing its elegance as it encircles his leg. Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh stand together in 1954, their matching garters serving as a visual representation of their unbreakable bond. H. R. H Prince Albert, known as the Prince Consort, immortalized on canvas wearing his own garter serves as a reminder that even those closest to royalty are honored by this timeless tradition. From bustling streets like Putney in London to grand ceremonies held at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Berkshire; the allure of the garter transcends geographical boundaries. It evokes images of pomp and circumstance while paying homage to centuries-old rituals. Not limited solely to British monarchs or nobility alone; even high-ranking military figures such as King Edward VIII proudly display their affiliation with prestigious orders through their adorned garters. Officers from Heralds College also bear witness to this noble tradition through their meticulously crafted attire. As one delves deeper into its history, it becomes apparent that being bestowed with an Order of the Garter is no small feat. Reserved for those who have achieved greatness or displayed unwavering loyalty towards crown and country; these great orders serve as beacons guiding society towards excellence. Yet amidst all its grandeur lies moments where simplicity intertwines with opulence.