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Background imageCrowns Collection: Diadem of Tutankhamun

Diadem of Tutankhamun
Diadem of Pharao Tutankhamun (reigned 13321323 BC) made out of solid gold and various semi-precious stones, as exhibited in the Egyptian Museum of Cairo

Background imageCrowns Collection: The Royal Crown of Hungary and The Iron Crown

The Royal Crown of Hungary and The Iron Crown
1. The Royal Crown of Hungary. 2. The Iron Crown. Date: circa 12th century

Background imageCrowns Collection: Four royal crowns on four Victorian scraps

Four royal crowns on four Victorian scraps -- France, Belgium, Portugal and Greece. circa 1890s

Background imageCrowns Collection: Pigeons - Varieties of Swallows, German Toy Breed

Pigeons - Varieties of Swallows, German Toy Breed
A portrait of four varieties of Swallows. The yellow, black, red and blue Swallows are a breed of German Toy pigeons. The Swallows in the outdoor scenery are also illustrated in such a way to present

Background imageCrowns Collection: Coronation Durbar, Delhi - King George and Queen Mary

Coronation Durbar, Delhi - King George and Queen Mary
King Emperor (George V) and Queen Empress (Mary) seated upon the dais, presenting themselves to their people, at Coronation Park, Delhi, India. Date: 12th December 1911

Background imageCrowns Collection: The coronation of Tsar Nicholas II

The coronation of Tsar Nicholas II
Emperor Nicholas II crowns the Empress, Alexandra Feodorovna: When the Emperor had duly received his crown and the sceptre and orb of empire, he summoned the Empress to him

Background imageCrowns Collection: Susi - with kitten and party food

Susi - with kitten and party food. 1950s

Background imageCrowns Collection: Charlemagnes Crown and Crown of St. Cunigunde

Charlemagnes Crown and Crown of St. Cunigunde
1. The German crown named after Charlemagne, dating from the 12th century. It consists of eight small plates (not all othe same size) of gold leaf, joined together

Background imageCrowns Collection: Coat of Arms of Hull, Humberside and view of Market Place

Coat of Arms of Hull, Humberside and view of Market Place Date: circa 1900

Background imageCrowns Collection: Susi - in a paper Christmas hat

Susi - in a paper Christmas hat. 1950s

Background imageCrowns Collection: James VI of Scotland and James I of England

James VI of Scotland and James I of England
James VI and I (1566-1625). King of Scots as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England and Ireland as James I from 24 March 1603 until his death. Colored engraving

Background imageCrowns Collection: Portugal. Estremoz. Tower of the Three Crowns (Torre das Tre

Portugal. Estremoz. Tower of the Three Crowns (Torre das Tres Coroas). 13th century

Background imageCrowns Collection: Fajol House. Facade. Detail. Barcelona. Spain

Fajol House. Facade. Detail. Barcelona. Spain
Spain. Barcelona. Fajol House. 1912. Built by Josep Graner Prat (1844-1930). Detail of the large butterfly that crowns the facade

Background imageCrowns Collection: Cartoon, John Bulls Vindication Before Dame Europa

Cartoon, John Bulls Vindication Before Dame Europa. late 19th century

Background imageCrowns Collection: State Habits of C14Th

State Habits of C14Th
State Habits: cote-hardie with fitchets & long tippets to the sleeves, sideless surcote worn over a kirtle, tabard style sleeveless surcote with side slits. 14th century

Background imageCrowns Collection: North German Costume

North German Costume
Townspeople of Northern Germany. The men wear baggy breeches (? Galligaskins), short cloaks, doublets & hats with moderately tall crowns. The woman wears a mantle & apron. Date: 1590

Background imageCrowns Collection: Officials Dress

Officials Dress
Officials wear long gowns or houppelandes - one has dagged side vents & a pleated front. N.B long huke, jacket & various hats including some with tall conical crowns. Date: 15th century

Background imageCrowns Collection: Big Hair of 1917

Big Hair of 1917
A slightly exaggerated view of the vogue for tall hair during this period. Hats also had high crowns - no doubt to accommodate " do s" such as this. 1917

Background imageCrowns Collection: High-Waisted Frocks 1918

High-Waisted Frocks 1918
The silhouette at the close of decade: skirts have become less full but narrow at the hem, waist-lines remain high. Hats: high crowns & narrow brims. Shoes: high heals & bows. Date: 1918

Background imageCrowns Collection: Queen Victoria as Empress of India

Queen Victoria as Empress of India
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Earl of Beaconsfield, shortly after he had arranged for Victoria to become an empress - One good turn deserves another... Date: 1804 - 1881

Background imageCrowns Collection: Nun in party hat at Christmas lunch, Manchester

Nun in party hat at Christmas lunch, Manchester
A nun wears a party hat as she tucks into Christmas lunch given to elderly people by a Manchester casino. 1983

Background imageCrowns Collection: Hats: Brims and Blossoms, 1927

Hats: Brims and Blossoms, 1927
The burgeoning of brims and blossoms - summer hats are flower trimmed and at last attain perfect crowns for the shingled heads. Models from Harvey Nicholls. Date: 1927

Background imageCrowns Collection: Costumes of two unknown queens of France

Costumes of two unknown queens of France.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Background imageCrowns Collection: HENRY II, also called Saint Henry (973-1024)

HENRY II, also called Saint Henry (973-1024). Holy Roman Emperor (1014-1024). Christ crowns Emperor Henry II. A Miniature from the Sacramentary of Henry II. Miniature Painting. GERMANY. BAVARIA

Background imageCrowns Collection: A wedding in the Russian embassy chapel in London

A wedding in the Russian embassy chapel in London
With crowns, candles, rings and wine : a wedding in the Russian embassy chapel in London when Countess Tolstoi was married there according to the rites of the Orthodox Greek Church. Date: 1912

Background imageCrowns Collection: Insurance companies memorial

Insurance companies memorial with the Latin motto: Finis Coronat Opus (the end crowns the work). The bas relief sculpture shows modern-day firefighters with water hoses and ladder, fighting a fire

Background imageCrowns Collection: Illusion Coronation Perfume advertisement, 1911

Illusion Coronation Perfume advertisement, 1911
Advertisement for Dralles Illusion, THE Coronation Perfume featuring a heady mix of violet, lilac, carnation, rose, lily-of-the-valley and narcissus

Background imageCrowns Collection: Bonzo the cartoon dog dressed like a king

Bonzo the cartoon dog dressed like a king. Bonzos Annual, 1935 Date: 1935

Background imageCrowns Collection: Princess Victoria, Crown Princess of Prussia

Princess Victoria, Crown Princess of Prussia
Princess Victoria (Vicky) of Great Britain (1840 - 1901), eldest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, later Crown Princess of Prussia and then Empress of Germany

Background imageCrowns Collection: Arthur O toole

Arthur O toole
ARTHUR O TOOLE Irish soldier of fortune holding a sword decorated with crowns. Date: 1538 - ?

Background imageCrowns Collection: King George V and Queen Mary - Within Crown

King George V and Queen Mary - Within Crown
God Bless King George V and Queen Mary! Pair of portraits set within a Regal Crown setting. Date: circa 1912

Background imageCrowns Collection: Barman has a stern word with a disreputable customer

Barman has a stern word with a disreputable customer who has been stealing pewter beer tankards, which he has been turning into coinage to bring back to spend at the same establishment

Background imageCrowns Collection: The Royal Regalia held in the Tower of London

The Royal Regalia held in the Tower of London
The Royal Regalia held in the Wakefield Tower at the Tower of London Date: circa 1912

Background imageCrowns Collection: Terra Brasilis (Brazil). Miniature painting by

Terra Brasilis (Brazil). Miniature painting by Antonio de Holanda. A coat of arms to north (French Guiana) and other to the south (current Argentina)

Background imageCrowns Collection: Treasure of Guarrazar. Set of Visigothic gold

Treasure of Guarrazar. Set of Visigothic gold crowns and crosses (6th - 7th century). Engraving. SPAIN. Barcelona. Sant Jordi Catalan Royal Academy of Fine Arts

Background imageCrowns Collection: The Kings Toy Boat

The Kings Toy Boat

Background imageCrowns Collection: Mile End Scandal - Three Crowns Public House

Mile End Scandal - Three Crowns Public House
In 1907, builder James Calcutt was convicted of fraud after regularly overcharging the Mile End Old Town Board of Guardians for work he had carried out

Background imageCrowns Collection: Suri-sicuris Dance - La Paz, Bolivia

Suri-sicuris Dance - La Paz, Bolivia
This dance originates from the Altiplano region of Bolivia and existed already before the arrival of the Spaniards. The dancers of Suri-sicuris (Aymara words suri (" ostrich")

Background imageCrowns Collection: Coronation wallpaper, 1953

Coronation wallpaper, 1953
As a lady watches her special Coronation wallpaper being hung, her husband remarks, I still say you re going to be awfully tired of it next year. Date: 1953

Background imageCrowns Collection: The Scottish regalia for coronations of Scottish Monarchs

The Scottish regalia for coronations of Scottish Monarchs
The Scottish regalia used at the coronations of Scottish Monarchs, and objects associated with the symbols of Sovereignty

Background imageCrowns Collection: Selfridges Frontage - Coronation of George VI

Selfridges Frontage - Coronation of George VI
Selfridges Frontage - decorated to celebrate the Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth - under floodlights at night. Date: 1937

Background imageCrowns Collection: The Wild Swans

The Wild Swans who turn into handsome princes. 20th century

Background imageCrowns Collection: Helmets, Crowns, Banners

Helmets, Crowns, Banners
Crowns, banners and religious coats of arms of the 18th century. Examples of helmets for kings, emperors, princes counts, marquis, noblemen and simple soldiers. Date: circa 1760

Background imageCrowns Collection: Weidendammer Bridge, Berlin, Germany

Weidendammer Bridge, Berlin, Germany
Detail showing the German Eagle with the Imperial Crown on the Weidendammer Bridge across the River Spree in Berlin, Germany, built between 1895 and 1896

Background imageCrowns Collection: Coronation Chair & Regalia of England

Coronation Chair & Regalia of England
The Ancient Coronation Chair and Regalia of England, including the Crown Jewels, and medals of King George III and Queen Charlotte given away at their coronation in 1761

Background imageCrowns Collection: The wedding ceremony of the Duke of Edinburgh and the Grand

The wedding ceremony of the Duke of Edinburgh and the Grand
Front cover engraving from The Graphic showing Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh during the marriage ceremony to the Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia in the Winter Palace of St

Background imageCrowns Collection: Three Crowns at the Tower of London, 1885

Three Crowns at the Tower of London, 1885
Engraving showing three of the Crowns kept at the Tower of London, 1885. Shown, left to right, are St. Edwards Crown, The Queens Crown and the Prince of Waless Crown

Background imageCrowns Collection: Crowns of England

Crowns of England
THE CROWNS OF ENGLAND Edward II, Henry VI, Henry VII, The Imperial Crown, The Coronation Crown



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