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Background imageFormal Collection: Castle of Freyr, Wallonia, Belgium

Castle of Freyr, Wallonia, Belgium
Castle of Freyr and its 18th century gardens, aerial view, beside the river Meuse, in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium. Originally a medieval keep then a Renaissance castle

Background imageFormal Collection: Dedication page to the King. Commentaires de Cesar

Dedication page to the King. Commentaires de Cesar, avec des notes historiques, critiques et militaires, by Count Turpin de Crisse. Volume I. Published in Montargis and sold in Paris, 1785

Background imageFormal Collection: Heinz Tomato Ketchup Advertisement

Heinz Tomato Ketchup Advertisement
An advertisement illustration promoting Heinz Tomato Ketchup, a bottle of which can be seen standing in a formal line with tomatoes. Date: circa 1939

Background imageFormal Collection: University Of London Senate House & Library Senate Room

University Of London Senate House & Library Senate Room
A photograph which shows the spacious Senate Room, with tiered seating and wood panelling, at the University of London Senate House and Library, designed between 1932 and 1937

Background imageFormal Collection: George Crawley Silver Locks And Handles

George Crawley Silver Locks And Handles
A series of photographs showing some silver locks and handles, ornately designed by British artist George Abraham Crawley, for the decoration of a formal dining room at 1063 Fifth Avenue, New York

Background imageFormal Collection: George Crawley Console Table

George Crawley Console Table
A photograph of a highly decorative console table designed by George Abraham Crawley, for the formal dining room of 1063 Fifth Avenue, New York, owned by steel magnate Henry Phipps. Date: circa 1904

Background imageFormal Collection: 1063 Fifth Avenue Dining Room, New York

1063 Fifth Avenue Dining Room, New York
A photograph of a formal dining room at 1063 Fifth Avenue, New York, belonging to steel magnate Henry Phipps. The Phipp's patriarch appointed British designer George Abraham Crawley to decorate

Background imageFormal Collection: House In The New Forest, Garden Front

House In The New Forest, Garden Front
An architectural photo lithograph of the garden front of a house in the New Forest, reproduced from a design by the architect, T

Background imageFormal Collection: House In North Hampshire, Entrance Front

House In North Hampshire, Entrance Front
An architectural photo lithograph of the entrance front of a house in North Hampshire, reproduced from a design possibly by the architect Ernest Newton

Background imageFormal Collection: House Near Birmingham Garden Front

House Near Birmingham Garden Front
An architectural photo lithograph of the garden front of a house near Birmingham, reproduced from a design by the architect, T

Background imageFormal Collection: House Near Birmingham Entrance Front

House Near Birmingham Entrance Front
An architectural photo lithograph of the entrance front of a house near Birmingham, reproduced from a design by the architect, T. Frank Green, showing a substantial formal garden outside. Date: 1902

Background imageFormal Collection: Yew Cottage Proposal, Woldsea

Yew Cottage Proposal, Woldsea
An architectural drawing suggesting the plans for Yew Cottage to be erected at Woldsea, a garden village project to be built in Lincolnshire

Background imageFormal Collection: Half Timber House

Half Timber House
A photograph which shows a nice, formal pond outside a large half timbered house, a modern reproduction of Stragglethirp Old Hall in Lincolnshire. Date: circa 1929

Background imageFormal Collection: Laird's Garden, Dunfermline

Laird's Garden, Dunfermline
The top photograph shows a view of Dunfermline Abbey, from Laird's Garden, the bottom photograph provides the same view

Background imageFormal Collection: Nethertown Street Dunfermline

Nethertown Street Dunfermline
The top photograph shows a south east entrance to a lane in Nethertown Street, Dunfermline, Scotland, the bottom photograph shows the same view

Background imageFormal Collection: Decorative

Decorative
A colourful watercolour painting of a slanting tree, behind some formal bushes outside a fine country garden. Date: circa 1920

Background imageFormal Collection: Bal Suzette

Bal Suzette
An oil painting depicting the scene of a man wearing a green clown suit, engaging in dance with a woman in a pink red dress, they are accompanied by an array of formal servants and other performers

Background imageFormal Collection: The Traditional Japanese tea ceremony (Chanoyu)

The Traditional Japanese tea ceremony (Chanoyu). Date: circa 1920s

Background imageFormal Collection: White Star Line - three pocket books

White Star Line - three pocket books
White Star Line - three rare pocket books. (1) 1893 hardbound booklet of tide tables, sailings, passages, etc. published by Ismay, Imrie & Co

Background imageFormal Collection: G A Redford new censor and Examiner of Plays

G A Redford new censor and Examiner of Plays'. Studio portrait, in formal jacket and tie. G A Redford was formal Examiner of Plays, responsible for censorship for the Lord Chamberlain

Background imageFormal Collection: Sandringham House and Garden, Norfolk

Sandringham House and Garden, Norfolk Date: circa 1908

Background imageFormal Collection: Fountain in Gardens, Sandringham, Norfolk

Fountain in Gardens, Sandringham, Norfolk Date: circa 1908

Background imageFormal Collection: Beauty of Japan's Textiles

Beauty of Japan's Textiles - the young woman on the left, holding a battledore, is in formal New Year's Day dress. The one on the right is in a homongi, a costume suitable for paying visits

Background imageFormal Collection: Kenelm Stump

Kenelm Stump
A portrait photograph of an older man, wearing formal attire, it is not known whether this is a self portrait, but the image has been used as part of an advertisement promoting the photographic

Background imageFormal Collection: Courtaulds Courgette Advertisement

Courtaulds Courgette Advertisement
An advertisement for Courtaulds Ltd, promoting Courgette, a very dainty crepe fabric with full surface weave. Image shows a stylish woman at a formal gathering with the quotation Joan dear

Background imageFormal Collection: Courtaulds Courtine Advertisement

Courtaulds Courtine Advertisement
Advertisement for Courtaulds, promoting Courtine linings, for men's formal wear. Maintaining appearances! Image shows a slick, well suited man. Date: circa 1930

Background imageFormal Collection: Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone

Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone (1883-1981) was the sister-in-law of Queen Mary. By the time of her death, she was the last surviving grandchild of Queen Victoria. Date: 1939

Background imageFormal Collection: Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry

Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry
The Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, originally the Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Cavalry. Date: 1939

Background imageFormal Collection: Nancy Mitford, formal studio portrait. With description, The Hon. Nancy Mitford; Whose latest novel

Nancy Mitford, formal studio portrait. With description, The Hon. Nancy Mitford; Whose latest novel, "Christmas Pudding" was seasonably published a month or so ago

Background imageFormal Collection: Lady Ravensdale, formal studio portrait with large pearl earrings

Lady Ravensdale, formal studio portrait with large pearl earrings. With description, A new portrait of Lady Ravensdale, the eldest of the late Marquess Curzon of Kedleston's three daughters; she

Background imageFormal Collection: Miss Mildred Egerton, formal studio portrait in pearls and pale dress. Mildred Helen Egerton

Miss Mildred Egerton, formal studio portrait in pearls and pale dress. Mildred Helen Egerton, was about to marry Hon Dominic Browne at St Margaret's, Westminster

Background imageFormal Collection: August Wilhelm and wife, formal studio portrait. Prince August Wilhelm of Prussia (1887-1949)

August Wilhelm and wife, formal studio portrait. Prince August Wilhelm of Prussia (1887-1949), and Princess Alexandra Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glucksburg (1887-1957)

Background imageFormal Collection: Lady Edina Conyngham, formal studio portrait in beaded gown, with bouquet of lilies

Lady Edina Conyngham, formal studio portrait in beaded gown, with bouquet of lilies. Lady Edina Dorothy Hope Conyngham, (1888-1964), had recently become engaged to Mr Thomas Ainsworth. Date: 1910

Background imageFormal Collection: Photograph of HRH Prince Albert of Wales, outdoor formal portrait in naval uniform

Photograph of HRH Prince Albert of Wales, outdoor formal portrait in naval uniform. With description, Who finishes his preliminary training as a naval cadet at the Royal Naval College, Osborne

Background imageFormal Collection: Queen Elizabeth of Belgium, with her three children, Prince Leopold, Prince Charles

Queen Elizabeth of Belgium, with her three children, Prince Leopold, Prince Charles, and Princess Marie, formal studio portrait on steps by a column

Background imageFormal Collection: Anthony Hope Hawkins (1863-1933), novelist and playwright, formal studio portrait smoking cigarette

Anthony Hope Hawkins (1863-1933), novelist and playwright, formal studio portrait smoking cigarette. Captioned, The After-Dinner Speaker Par Excellence

Background imageFormal Collection: Olive May, actress and Gaiety Girl (1886-1947), formal studio portrait on boudoir chair

Olive May, actress and Gaiety Girl (1886-1947), formal studio portrait on boudoir chair. Olive Mary Meatyard married into the peerage twice, to Lord Victor Paget in 1913

Background imageFormal Collection: HSH The Princess Pless. Formal studio portrait, seated, in gown with corsage, and tiara

HSH The Princess Pless. Formal studio portrait, seated, in gown with corsage, and tiara. With description, Elder daughter of Colonel W Cornwallis West and sister of the Duchess of Westminster

Background imageFormal Collection: Photograph of the New King of Siam (Thailand), formal studio portrait. Captioned

Photograph of the New King of Siam (Thailand), formal studio portrait. Captioned, An English Influence in the East: The New King of Siam; He is only twenty-nine years of age, and is a cultured

Background imageFormal Collection: Lady Hardinge of Penshurst, formal studio portrait in gown and pearls

Lady Hardinge of Penshurst, formal studio portrait in gown and pearls. Captioned, The First Lady in India'. With description

Background imageFormal Collection: Elinor Glyn, British novelist and scriptwriter who specialised in romantic fiction (1864-1943)

Elinor Glyn, British novelist and scriptwriter who specialised in romantic fiction (1864-1943). Studio portrait in formal gown with autograph

Background imageFormal Collection: Advert showing Vani-Tred's Carlton range of women's shoes. Date: 1943

Advert showing Vani-Tred's Carlton range of women's shoes. Date: 1943

Background imageFormal Collection: Wartime advert for Vani-Tred shoes, designed to ensure superb poise. Date: 1943

Wartime advert for Vani-Tred shoes, designed to ensure superb poise. Date: 1943

Background imageFormal Collection: Advert for Norvic Shoes, promising comfort and elegance. Date: 1943

Advert for Norvic Shoes, promising comfort and elegance. Date: 1943

Background imageFormal Collection: Great Fosters, Egham, Surrey

Great Fosters, Egham, Surrey, a Tudor Stately Home, now a hotel Date: 1928

Background imageFormal Collection: Soviet Russian cosmonauts Tereshkova and Bykovsky

Soviet Russian cosmonauts Tereshkova and Bykovsky
The Soviet Russian cosmonauts Valentina Tereshkova (b 1937) and Lieutenant Colonel Valery Bykovsky (b 1934). They had each undertaken a space mission in June 1963, Bykovsky in the Vostok 5

Background imageFormal Collection: Harold Macmillan on a state visit to Soviet Russia

Harold Macmillan on a state visit to Soviet Russia
Harold Macmillan (Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, 1894-1986), British Conservative politician, Prime Minister 1957-1963

Background imageFormal Collection: Royal Royalty British Berkshire Crowd Horses

Royal Royalty British Berkshire Crowd Horses
royal, royalty, british, berkshire, crowd, horses, formal, ceremony, succession, proclaiming, accession, king, george, windsor, death, father, edward, vii, proclamation, statue, queen, victoria, may



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