Garter Collection (#5)

Some Distinguished Dukes of York (engraving)
1614960 Some Distinguished Dukes of York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Distinguished Dukes of York)

The Coming of Age of Lord Warkworth (engraving)
1614916 The Coming of Age of Lord Warkworth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coming of Age of Lord Warkworth)

Coronation Decorations and Illuminations, London and the Provinces (b / w photo)
1629856 Coronation Decorations and Illuminations, London and the Provinces (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Alfred Millenary (engraving)
1628368 The Alfred Millenary (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alfred Millenary, the Celebrations at Winchester)

The late Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, KG (engraving)
1622509 The late Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, KG)

The New Ministry (engraving)
1591186 The New Ministry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Ministry. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 June 1885)

Investiture of the King of Italy with the Order of the Garter at the Quirinal Palace, Rome (engraving)
1590140 Investiture of the King of Italy with the Order of the Garter at the Quirinal Palace, Rome (engraving) by English School

The Investiture of the Emperor of the French with the Order of the Garter, at Windsor Castle (engraving)
1602174 The Investiture of the Emperor of the French with the Order of the Garter, at Windsor Castle (engraving) by English School

The late Earl of Derby, KG (b / w photo)
1604213 The late Earl of Derby, KG (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Earl of Derby, KG)

Members of the War Commission (b / w photo)
1601019 Members of the War Commission (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the War Commission)

HRH the late Prince Henry Maurice of Battenberg, KG (b / w photo)
1605031 HRH the late Prince Henry Maurice of Battenberg, KG (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRH the late Prince Henry Maurice of Battenberg, KG)

Knowsley, the Seat of the Earl of Derby, KG (engraving)
1597005 Knowsley, the Seat of the Earl of Derby, KG (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knowsley, the Seat of the Earl of Derby, KG)

Colonel HRH Prince Henry of Battenberg, KG, attached to the Ashanti Expedition (b / w photo)
1100453 Colonel HRH Prince Henry of Battenberg, KG, attached to the Ashanti Expedition (b/w photo) by English photographer

The New Commander-in-Chief, His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, KG (engraving)
1097640 The New Commander-in-Chief, His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Commander-in-Chief)

The Court in the Highlands (engraving)
1060317 The Court in the Highlands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Court in the Highlands)

The New Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (engraving)
1103793 The New Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Lord Lieutenant of Ireland)

The Masonic Installation at the Albert Hall, HRH the Prince of Wales, KG, Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of
1053542 The Masonic Installation at the Albert Hall, HRH the Prince of Wales, KG, Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England (engraving) by English School

Star and Garter, Richmond (colour litho)
968289 Star and Garter, Richmond (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Star and Garter, Richmond)

Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, KG (engraving)
1059776 Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, KG)

The Earl of Shaftesbury, KG (engraving)
1057959 The Earl of Shaftesbury, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Shaftesbury, KG)

Duke and Duchess of Westminster (engraving)
1058587 Duke and Duchess of Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke and Duchess of Westminster)

His Grace the Duke of Devonshire, KG (engraving)
1053110 His Grace the Duke of Devonshire, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Grace the Duke of Devonshire, KG)

James II (oil on canvas)
1781582 James II (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 232x137 cm; Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of James Duke of York (later King James II), standing

Investiture of the King of Sardinia with the Order of the Garter, at Windsor Castle (engraving)
1608395 Investiture of the King of Sardinia with the Order of the Garter, at Windsor Castle (engraving) by English School

The Duke and Duchess of York (b / w photo)
1604419 The Duke and Duchess of York (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke and Duchess of York)

Ceremony of Investiture of the Order of the Garter (engraving)
1625157 Ceremony of Investiture of the Order of the Garter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremony of Investiture of the Order of the Garter)

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Warwickshire (b / w photo)
1615010 Visit of the Prince of Wales to Warwickshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Warwickshire)

The Marquis of Salisbury, KG (engraving)
1603321 The Marquis of Salisbury, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marquis of Salisbury, KG)

Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery, Regent Street (engraving)
1602749 Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery, Regent Street (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery)

The late Lord Clarendon, KG, GCB, etc (engraving)
2773746 The late Lord Clarendon, KG, GCB, etc (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Lord Clarendon, KG, GCB, etc)

Orders (litho)
665149 Orders (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orders. Illustration from unidentified 19th century history of England.); © Look and Learn; English

Portrait of King Henry VIII, after 1557 (oil on wood panel)
CTS336350 Portrait of King Henry VIII, after 1557 (oil on wood panel) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); 217.2x123.2 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Tomb of John Beauchamp (engraving)
587459 Tomb of John Beauchamp (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tumulus Iohannis de Bellocampo Militis)

Portrait of James I (1566-1625) and Anne of Denmark (1574-1619) title page from the
STC95229 Portrait of James I (1566-1625) and Anne of Denmark (1574-1619) title page from the Book of Kings, engraved by Renold Elstrack (1571-c.1630) 1618 (engraving) by English School

Model corset around 1830 and door - garter. By Xavier Sager (1870-1930) In "
LSE4076496 Model corset around 1830 and door - garter. By Xavier Sager (1870-1930) In " The corset in art and morals from the 18th to the 19th" by F. Libron and H

The Royal Oak showing the Pedigree of HRH the Duke of York, KG (b / w photo)
1627697 The Royal Oak showing the Pedigree of HRH the Duke of York, KG (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The late Duke of Abercorn, KG (engraving)
1614331 The late Duke of Abercorn, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Duke of Abercorn, KG)

The Duke of Newcastle, KG (engraving)
1612590 The Duke of Newcastle, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Newcastle, KG)

Marble Statue of the late Marquis of Londonderry, KG by J E Thomas (engraving)
1618194 Marble Statue of the late Marquis of Londonderry, KG by J E Thomas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Death of the Duke of Albany, His Royal Highness the late Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, KG (engraving)
1622479 Death of the Duke of Albany, His Royal Highness the late Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, KG (engraving) by English School

The late Earl of Carlisle, KG (engraving)
1617690 The late Earl of Carlisle, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Earl of Carlisle, KG)

Portrait of Bishop Trelawny, one of the Seven Bishops who petitioned against James II
RCM77686 Portrait of Bishop Trelawny, one of the Seven Bishops who petitioned against James IIs Declaration of Indulgence and were tried for libel by Kneller

Asian in Blue Stockings; Asiatique aux Bas Bleus, 1922 (oil on canvas)
656284 Asian in Blue Stockings; Asiatique aux Bas Bleus, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 65x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Asian in Blue Stockings; Asiatique aux Bas Bleus)

Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) 1897 (coloured print)
LMG144947 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) 1897 (coloured print) by English School, (19th century); Leeds Industrial Museum (Armley Mills) U.K.; (add.info)

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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.