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Illustration to Kenilworth by Sir Walter ScottIllustration to the novel Kenilworth (first published 1821) by Sir Walter Scott -- the Countess (Amy Robsart) admiring the noble devices and jewels worn by her husband, the Earl of Leicester
Ettie, Lady Desborough in fancy dress costumeEthel Anne Priscilla ( Ettie ) Grenfell (n饠 Fane), Lady Desborough (1867-1952), Wife of William Henry Grenfell, Baron DesboroughEttie, Lady Desborough
Princess Henry of Pless in fancy dressDaisy, Princess Henry of Pless (1873 - 1943), formerly Mary Theresa Olivia Cornwallis-West. A great Edwardian society beauty, she married one of Imperial Germanys wealthiest princes in 1891
Lilian, Duchess of MarlboroughLily Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (n饠 Lilian Warren Price) (June 10, 1854 January 11, 1909), American heiress and socialite during the Gilded Age. Date: 1895
The Hon. Monica Grenfell by Madame YevondeThe Hon. Monica Grenfell, elder daughter of Lord and Lady Desborough. Sister to Julian and Billy Grenfell who were both killed during the First World War. Date: 1924
Lady Elcho and her childrenLady Violet Catherine Manners, Lady Charteris, Lady Elcho (1888-1971), second daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, wife of Captain Hugo Francis Charteris, Lord Elcho
Constance, Duchess of WestminsterConstance Edwina (n饠 Cornwallis West), Duchess of Westminster (later Mrs James Fitzpatrick Lewes) (died 1970), First wife of 2nd Duke of Westminster. Known as Shelagh. Date: 1933
Her Grace the Duchess of Westminster by YevondeLoelia, Duchess of Westminster (1902 - 1993), born Loelia Mary Ponsonby. She married Hugh Richard Arthur, second Duke of Westminster in 1930 in the society event of the year
Cartoon, The Undertakers Arms (after Hogarth), Endum Non Mendum, depicting the imagined demise of the House of Lords. A Bill had been put forward to abolish the Upper House, but was not successful
Lady Naylor-Leyland aquaplaningLady Naylor-Leyland pictured on her first attempt at aqua planing at Juan les Pins on the French Riviera. Date: 1934
Georg von Vincke (1811-1875). Prussian politician, officer, landowner and aristocrat of the Vincke family. Engraving, 1885. Portrait. Colored
Lady Bridgett Poulett by Olive SnellLady Bridgett Poulett, ( only sister of Earl Poulett, described by The Sketch as a typical modern beauty, with fair hair, large eyes and is greatly in request at social gatherings. Date: 1932
Sketch cover - Lord & Lady Cavendish at Eden RocLord Charles Cavendish, 2nd son of the 9th Duke of Devonshire with his wife Lady Charles Cavendish, the former Adele Astaire, sister and dancing partner of Fred
Sketch cover featuring Lord Burghley in actionLord Burghley, captain of Britains Olympic team in 1932 jumping hurdles in a photograph on the front cover of The Sketch. David George Brownlow Cecil, 6th Marquess of Exeter (1905 - 1981)
Lady Constance Stewart-Richardson (1883-1932), British dancer and author, society figure, dancer and promoter of the healthy benefits of exercise
Tatler front cover - Lady Constance Stewart-RichardsonFront cover of The Tatler featuring Lady Constance Stewart-Richardson (1883-1932), British dancer and author, society figure, dancer and promoter of the healthy benefits of exercise
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, British politicianJohn Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878), British Liberal politician who served twice as Prime Minister. Date: circa 1810s
John Russell, Viscount Amberley (1842-1876), British politician and writer. He was the eldest son of Lord John Russell, who served twice as British Prime Minister
Lord and Lady Weymouth at AntibesViscount Weymouth, only son and heir of the Marquess of Bath, pictured on honeymoon at Cap d Antibes on the French Riviera with his new wife, the former Hon. Daphne Vivian
Bystander cover - Marchioness of Cholmondeley plays golfThe Marchioness of Cholmondeley (formerly Lady Rocksavage) pictured on the golf links at Mandelieu on the French Riviera. Date: 1923
Russian aristocrats on the Riviera, 1906From Revolution to Riviera - Some of the Many Russian Aristocrats now in the South of France. Page from The Sketch reporting on some of the notable members of the Russian nobility who had colonised
Players Navy Cut Snap Game - The Aristocrat - A smart gent holding a large pack of Players No.3 Virginia cigarettes. Date: 1930
Advertisement for Aristoc silk stockings - the aristocrat of silk stockings, perfect for playing Tennis. They re pure silk - fit like your skin - your skirt can t catch on them
Princess Marie Louise of Savoy (1749-1792). Confidante of Queen Marie Antoinette. She perished in the massacres of September 1792 (French Revolution). Engraving by CH
Marquis of La Fayette (1757-1834). Colored engravingMarquis of La Fayette (1757-1834). French military and politician. Engraving. Colored
Ugolino Martelli (1519-1592). 1536-1537. Portrait by Il BronUgolino Martelli (1519-1592). Florentine aristocrat. Portrait, 1536-1537, by Il Bronzino (Agnolo di Cosimo) (1503-1572). Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany
Baroness of Kaula. Engraving. ColoredBaroness Kaula. Engraving by Capuz. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1880. Colored
Frana?o??u?ois-Paul Brueys d Aigalliers (1753-1798). ColoreFrana?o??u?ois-Paul Brueys d Aigalliers, count of Brueys (1753-1798). French commander. Colored engraving of The Universal History, 1885
The Scruple. Moral Tales by Jean Francois Marmontel (1723-17Jean Francois Marmontel (1723-1799). French writer and historian. Moral Tales. The Scruple. Edition printed in Liege, 1777. Colored engraving. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain
Herodes Atticus (101-177). Bust. Marble. 2nd century ADHerodes Atticus (101-177). Greek aristocrat and consul. Bust. Marble. 177-180 AD. Probably from Alexandria. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom
Maria Antonia Gonzaga Caracciolo by Francisco de GoyaFrancisco de Goya (1746-1828). Spanish romantic painter. Portrait of Maria Antonia Gonzaga Caracciolo (1795). Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain
Paris Universal Exhibition (1878). Installation by J. HermanParis Universal Exhibition (1878) held at the Trocadero. Installation by J. Hermann Lachapelle, Continuous equipment maker for the production of soft drinks
Snap Playing Card - Courtier bowing. circa 1910s
Algernon Freeman-Mitford, Lord RedesdaleAlgernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale (1837-1916), at the age of 28, British diplomat, collector and writer, paternal grandfather of the notorious Mitford sisters. 1865
Caricature of the Duke of Beaufort (Henry Charles FitzRoy Somerset, 8th Duke of Beaufort, 1824-1899) -- He has a love for the stage. 1881
Caricature of Earl Dunraven, theatre patronCaricature of Windham Thomas Wyndham-Quin, 4th Earl of Dunraven and Mount-Earl (1841-1926), Irish journalist, landowner, businessman, sportsman, Conservative politician and theatre patron. 1881
Tatler cover - Marquess of Douglas & Clydesdale - boxerThe Marquess of Douglas and Clydesdale, later 14th Duke of Hamilton (1903-1973), Scottish nobleman and aviation pioneer, pictured on the front cover of The Tatler in 1924 at the Amateur Boxing
Duchessa Di GallieraLa duchessa di GALLIERA Italian aristocrat, who died in Paris but would doubtless have other claims on our attention if we knew more about her. Date: ? - 1888
Baron D esteBaron d ESTE Every inch an aristocrat, from his arrogant stance and his hunting gear, and of course his fashionable monocle. Date: circa 1897
Comtesse D escarsMadame la comtesse D ESCARS French aristocrat, presumably the wife of Francois-Nicolas Rene, comte d Escars (1759- 1822) but we aren t sure. Date: circa 1790
Marie Comtesse CaylusMARIE MARGUERITE, comtesse de CAYLUS French aristocrat, niece of Madame de Maintenon Date: 1673 - 1729
Boni Cte CastellaneBONI, comte de CASTELLANE French statesman, looking every centimetre the aristocrat... Date: 1867 - ?
Racegoer / Jardine 1909Robert Buchanan Jardine at the races wears a top hat, morning coat, grey striped trousers with a front crease & black boots with brown spats (gaiters). Date: 1909
Racial / French / Peer 1850A French aristocrat in court dress Date: 1850
Robert 9th Earl KinnoullRobert Auriol Hay-Drummond, ninth earl of KINNOULL aristocrat, depicted in all his glory - knee-breeches, cape, insignia, sword, coronets, staff, medallions Date: 1751 - 1804
Saraha Countess KinnoullSarah (nee Harley) countess of KINNOULL wife of Robert, 9th earl Date: 1760 - 1837
Lamballe (Lacauchie)MARIE THERESE LOUISE DE SAVOIE princesse de Lamballe French aristocrat, savagely murdered by Revolutionaries Date: 1749 - 1792