Presentation Collection (#4)

Hair styles for state functions in 1937
Suggestions for hair styles to be worn with regulation headwear at court presentations or state functions in 1937, the coronation year. Emile of Conduit Street advises curls dressed high on the head

Court gown by Elspeth Phelps
Lady Eileen Orde, nee Wellesley (1887-1952), daughter of the 4th Duke of Wellington and wife of Captain Cuthbert Julian Orde, WW1 pilot

Harrods tiara for court presentations
For Their Majesties Courts or the Coronation Ceremony (in 1937), a tiara of rhinestones and pearls, plumes and regulation veil from Harrods. 1937

A stately court gown, Debenham & Freebody 1912
A stately gown for presentation at court of ivory tinted charmeuse designed and carried out by Debenham and Freebody. 1912

Bringing in the Boars Head (and the Colmans Mustard!) - Christmas Feasting tradition. Date: circa 17th century

First Drawing Room of the Dublin Season, 1908
The first drawing room of the Dublin Season - the presentations in St. Patricks Hall. Date: 1908

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Crackers dog show inventions (with the authors apologies to Heath Robinson). Smoothing the Scotch Collie, Pampering the Pom, and Improving the Kerry Blues Beard

Page from a catalogue, Kunzle Chocolate List, showing two luxury presentation boxes. Date: 1937

Car Presentation

COLBERT, Jean-Baptiste (1619-1683). French statesman. Visit of Jean-Baptiste Colbert to Gobelins. Presentation of tapestries on the history of Alexander after cartoons by Charles Lebrun

San SebastiᮮFestival 2012. Christine Vachon
SPAIN. Donostia. President of the jury of the official section, director Christine Vachon, takes part during the 60th San Sebastian International Film Festival opening ceremony, on September 21, 2012

San SebastiᮮFestival 2010. John Malkovich
MALKOVICH, John (1953). American film actor. Takes part in the presentation of Mexican Director Diego Lunas film Abel, produced by Malkovich. 58th San Sebastian International Film Festival

San SebastiᮮFestival 2009. Quentin Tarantino
TARANTINO, Quentin (1963). American film director and actor. Posing in a photocall for the presentation of his film Inglourious Basterds during the 57th San Sebastian International Film Festival

San SebastiᮮFestival 2009. Mikel Olaziregi
SPAIN. Donostia. Mikel Olaziregi, director of the San Sebastian International Film Festival, gives a press conference at the aquarium of the city during the official presentation of the 57th edition

San SebastiᮮFestival 2009. B. Pitt and Q. Tarantino
SPAIN. Donostia. US actor Brad Pitt and director Quentin Tarantino pose during a photocall for the presentation of Tarantinos film Inglourious Basterds during the 57th International Film Festival

Governor at scouting campfire event, Mauritius
The Governor of Mauritius, Sir John Shaw Rennie (1917-2002), presented with a blanket by a female cub leader at a scouting campfire event. She had recently completed a Wood Badge Course in the UK

Governor and scouting leader at a rally, Mauritius
The Governor of Mauritius, Sir John Shaw Rennie (1917-2002), presenting scouting leader Guy de la Hogue with the Silver Acorn at a rally

Governor and scouts at a rally, Mauritius
The Governor of Mauritius, Sir John Shaw Rennie (1917-2002), with scouting leaders and boy scouts, taking part in the presentation of new colours (flags) at a rally. Date: circa 1962

Farewell to scout commissioner, Ghana, West Africa
Scouts say farewell to their commissioner, Ghana, West Africa. Major and Mrs W H Donald visited Accra headquarters as guests of honour on their retirement from the country

Vancouver Scouts presentation, Canada
Vancouver Scouts presentation before the dais, Canada. Date: 20th century

Official scouting rally in Cyprus. Date: 20th century

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher - Presented with a painting on a visit to Cornwall. Date: 1980s

Little girl at a New Year party, Soho Fire Station, London
A little girl with Father Christmas (fireman Pester) at a New Year party, Soho Fire Station, London, 2 January 1955. A total of 65 children attended the party

LCC-LFB Presentation of Gallantry medals Date: circa 1936

LFB presentation of Christmas gifts to orphans, December 1951. Date: 1951

Presentation of long service medals, Southwark HQ
Presentation of long service medals at Southwark HQ, showing C.O. Sladen (Lieutenant Commander RN) and D.C.O. Mr Gamble. Date: 1915

Firefighters in display at Lambeth HQ, London
Firefighters in a display at Lambeth HQ, London, on 28 July 1937, following a presentation of certificates for bravery by Mr E Cruse, Chairman of the London Fire Brigade Committee

Victoria in 1880 by Garnet Walch
Presentation certificate for Victoria in 1880 by Garnet Walch. The book, with illustrations by Charles Turner, published in Melbourne by George Robertson

Combermere Scout Troop (1st Barbados) at the Presentation of the Kings Flag for 1914. Cheering the Patron, Commissioner and Visitors. Date: 1914

Combermere Scout Troop (1st Barbados) with flag
Combermere Scout Troop (1st Barbados) at the Presentation of the Kings Flag for 1914. Date: 1914

Mons - The History of the Immortal Retreat
A Premier Presentation Brochure for Mons - The History of the Immortal Retreat directed by Captain Walter Summers, produced by British Instructional Films Limited

Hallmarked silver brooch - flag of Russia
Hall marked silver and finest translucent enamel brooch with the Imperial Russian flag, on its original presentation card. Commemorative Ware

Gold brooch - enamelled silver flag of Belgium
9 carat gold brooch, with an enamelled silver flag of Belgium, on its original presentation card. Commemorative Ware

Church Lads Brigade presentation cup. The Church Lads Brigade boys wore military uniform at this time and were affiliated to the Kings Royal Rifle Corps

Presentation of Colours, No. 1 Scout Troop, Bombay, India
Presentation of Colours to No.1 Scout Troop, Bombay, India -- advancing for the presentation

Scouts of the 5th Calcutta Troop, India
Presentation of the Kings Flag for 1915 to the scouts of the 5th Calcutta Troop, India, by Lord Carmichael, Governor of Bengal, on 3 April 1915. Date: 1915

Admiral Ballard presenting badges to scouts, Malta
Admiral Ballard of the Royal Navy presenting badges to Maltese scouts

Scouts of the 1st Wilston Troop, Queensland, Australia
Scouts of the 1st Wilston Troop, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, with Lady Goold Adams presenting Colours for special Red Cross work

Trowel, Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London
The trowel used by Lady Olave Baden Powell in 1959 when she laid the foundation stone for the new Baden Powell House in Queens Gate, South Kensington, London

Queen of Belgium photographing presentation, WW1
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium photographing a presentation of decorations to Belgian officers by King George V on the Western Front in France during World War One

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