Garter Collection (#8)

Tomb of His Late RH the Duke of Sussex, at Kensal-Green Cemetery (engraving)
1095511 Tomb of His Late RH the Duke of Sussex, at Kensal-Green Cemetery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of His Late RH the Duke of Sussex)

Reveille Easter Bunny Feature. Model Peggy Cage nseen here wearing a fur trim bathing costume and rabbit ears Circa 1960

Reveille Easter Bunny Feature. Model Peggy Cage nseen here wearing a fur trim bathing costume and rabbit ears Circa 1960

A knight of the garter. Date: 1820

Garters, American, ca. 1890. Creator: Unknown
Garters, American, ca. 1890

The Garter, ca. 1810. Creator: Salvatore Tresca
The Garter, ca. 1810

The Garter, 1724. Creator: Jean Francois de Troy
The Garter, 1724

James Stuart, Duke of Richmond and Lennox, c. 1633-35 (oil on canvas)
3471195 James Stuart, Duke of Richmond and Lennox, c.1633-35 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 215.9x127.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (1767-1820) Date: circa 1799

Young man stretching his stocking (from the Madrid Album), c. 1795. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Receiving the Order of the Garter from the hands of the Duke of Connaught, Alfonso XIII, King of Spain (1886-1941), engraving of Spanish and American Illustration

Prince Edward of Wales as Knight of the Garter
Prince Edward of Wales (1894-1972) (later King Edward VIII) dressed as Knight of the Garter. Date: 1911

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace
The Queen and Prince Philip in the Music Room at Buckingham Palace, taken on the eve of their departure to North America. The Queen wears a shimmering gown of white tulle embroidered in silver

Line of Women Showing their Garter Belts / Circa 1920 s

Garter advertisement, early 1900s
Father with his children in an advertisement for garters, 1916. Color halftone

Frilly French Knickers
A young woman lifts her dress to reveal a lace edged pair of camiknickers (French knickers or step-ins )revealing a glimpse of her stocking tops, suspender belt and garter

Aleksander LaurA us Lady Tying Garter Lady painting
Aleksander Laureus, Lady Tying her Garter, Lady, painting, 1810, oil on canvas, Height, 34 cm (13.3 inches), Width, 29 cm (11.4 inches), Signed, A, Laureus 1810

Portrait William IV 1711-1751 Prince Orange-Nassau
Portrait of William IV, William IV (1711-1751). Prince of Orange-Nassau, Prince of Orange-Nassau. Standing in armor, full-length portrait

Portrait William III Prince Orange-Nassau King
Portrait of William III, Prince of Orange-Nassau, King of England, Bust of William III, King of England. He bears the order mark of the Garter, knighthood order

View surroundings Narni Lombardy Vue aux environs de Narni
View of the surroundings of Narni and Lombardy Vue aux environs de Narni and Lombardy (title on object), View of an idyllic Italian landscape with waterfalls

Star, Collar And Badge Of The Order Of The Garter. From The Cyclopaedia Or Universal Dictionary Of Arts, Sciences And Literature By Abraham Rees, Published London 1820

George Clifford 3Rd. Earl Of Cumberland, 1558-1605. Knight Of The Garter. From The Book "Lodges British
George Clifford 3Rd. Earl Of Cumberland, 1558-1605. Knight Of The Garter. From The Book " Lodges British Portraits" Published London 1823

A Garter Snake Poses In Dry Leaves; Vian, Oklahoma, United States Of America

She Took Off Her Golden Garter And Put It Round The Roe Bucks Neck. Illustration By Arthur Rackham From Grimms Fairy Tale, Little Brother And Little Sister, Published Late 19Th Century

Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey
Henry William Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey (1768-1854), carrying St Edwards Crown at King George IVs Coronation as Lord High Steward of England, July 1821. 1821

Advert for Acaric mens sock suspender 1898
For gentlemen the Acaric, sock suspender, preventing slipping down of socks! Date: 1898

War tennis tournament at Queens Club, 1916
A page from The Tatler reporting with photographs on a tennis tournament held in aid of the Star and Garter Home Fund for Disabled Soldiers, which took place on the 15 July 1916

FASHION: FLAPPER, 1920s. A flapper of the 1920s with ermine garters

Royal Garter - Christopher Hinton
Royal Garter / Christopher Hinton

The future King Edward VIII
Portrait of the Prince of Wales and future King Edward VIII. He is wearing the Insignia of the Garter. Photo by D. Knights Whittome, at Windsor Castle on June 10th 1911, after the investiture

Insignia of the most noble Order of the Garter
The Insignia of the Most Noble Order of the Garter - the collar, with the George appended, garter, star, and lesser George on a blue ribbon

The Heraldry of the Duke and Duchess of Kent
The Crest, Coronets, Supporters and Arms (on the dexter side surrounded by the Garter) of a Royal Prince of England with Prince George, Duke of Kents especial mark of difference on the labels

The Sacring of the Queen, Coronation 1953
Queen Elizabeth II in the simple white gown in which she was anointed. The Knights of the Garter hold a Pall/Canopy of cloth-of-gold over her. Date: 1953

Edward Vii / Wedding 1863
MARRIAGE to Princess Alexandra Knights of the Garter attend the wedding Date: 10 March 1863

Women in medicine, satirical artwork
Women in medicine. Satirical artwork of a woman representing a doctor standing next to a statue named Esculape. This is a French name for Asclepius, the Roman and Greek god of medicine

Candide and Cunegonde
Cunegonde : Please pick up my garter. Candide : With all my heart. Cunegonde : Now please put it on me

A Man of the Time of Charles I, 1907. Artists: Dion Clayton Calthrop, King Charles I
A Man of the Time of Charles I, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

Meeting of Edward IV and Louis XI at Pecquigny, 1475 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Meeting of Edward IV and Louis XI at Pecquigny, 1864. Edward IV, ( 1442-1483) and Louis XI, (1423-1483) making an alliance at the Treaty of Picquigny negotiated for peace on 29 August 1475 between

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie!, 1880, (1912). Artist: Briton Riviere
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie!, 1880, (1912). From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Figure, c1700-1720, (1924). Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Figure, c1700-1720, (1924). Illustration from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, (John Lane, the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924)

A Greek soldier in traditional uniform, c1920s-c1930s(?). The soldier is wearing the traditional uniform of the Evzones, elite mountain or light infantry units of the Greek Army

The Duke of Gesvres, (1885). Artist: G E Petit
The Duke of Gesvres, (1885). An 18th-century duke dressed in the costume of pageantry, after an original portrait by L M Van Loo

Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, British Whig statesman, (1831). Artist: W Holl
Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, British Whig statesman, (1831). Pelham-Holles (1693-1768) held power with his brother, Henry Pelham, who was Prime Minister of Great Britain

George V, 1924. Artist: Charles Sims
George V, 1924. Portrait of the king (1865-1936) in ceremonial dress

Edward, Prince of Wales as a Knight of the Garter, early 20th century
King Edward VIII when Prince of Wales, wearing his robes as a Knight of the Garter, early 20th century. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

The Healing of Blind Man of Jericho, Detail, 1531. Artist: Lucas van Leyden
The Healing of Blind Man of Jericho, Detail, 1531. Located in the collection at, State Hermitage Museum, St Peterburg

Louis I, Prince of The Asturias, King of Spain, 1717. Artist: Michel-Ange Houasse
Louis I, Prince of The Asturias, King of Spain, 1717

Gardes-du-Corps de Roi, Garde de la Manche, 1814-30 Artist: Eugene Titeux
Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 1

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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.