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Lafayette Collection

Background imageLafayette Collection: Nieuport 17s of the French N124 Escadrille Lafayette

Nieuport 17s of the French N124 Escadrille Lafayette
Four Nieuport 17s of the French N124 Escadrille Lafayette, formed of French commanded American volunteer pilots. The squadron was formed in April 1916

Background imageLafayette Collection: The Great Lafayette in his study, 1911

The Great Lafayette in his study, 1911
Sigmund Neuberger (or Newburger) (1871-1911), otherwise known as illusionist The Great Lafayette. Seen here in his study at 55 Tavistock Square, London, which was decorated with pictures, colour

Background imageLafayette Collection: Colonel P H Enthoven, Royal Horse Artillery, Boer War

Colonel P H Enthoven, Royal Horse Artillery, Boer War

Background imageLafayette Collection: Lafayette Square showing the Post Office, New Orleans

Lafayette Square showing the Post Office, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageLafayette Collection: 4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Earl of Dudley on viewing stand

4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Earl of Dudley on viewing stand. Date: 2nd July 1903

Background imageLafayette Collection: 4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Alex Winton breaks down at start

4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Alex Winton breaks down at start
4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Alex Winton (40 Winton for America) breaks down at start and forced to retire. Date: 2nd July 1903

Background imageLafayette Collection: 4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Chas Jarrott starting

4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Chas Jarrott starting
4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Chas Jarrott (Napier for Britain) starting, later crashed. Date: 2nd July 1903

Background imageLafayette Collection: 4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, showing Gabriel starting 6

4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, showing Gabriel starting 6
4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, showing Gabriel (representing France) starting 6. Date: 2nd July 1903

Background imageLafayette Collection: Portrait of Sir H Frederick Donaldson

Portrait of Sir H Frederick Donaldson. Date: circa 1913

Background imageLafayette Collection: IAE President, 1936-37, Captain John Samuel Irving

IAE President, 1936-37, Captain John Samuel Irving, by Lafayette Ltd. Date: 1937

Background imageLafayette Collection: Lafayette Escape Events France 1815 Condemned

Lafayette Escape Events France 1815 Condemned
lafayette, escape, events, france, 1815, condemned, death, restauration, helped, wife, emilie, refuses, join, exile, infidelities, history, historical, 10201811

Background imageLafayette Collection: Galeries Lafayette, Paris, France

Galeries Lafayette, Paris, France
Galeries Lafayette, fortieth anniversary decorations, Boulevard Haussman, Paris, France. Date: circa 1936

Background imageLafayette Collection: Galeries Lafayette department store, Paris

Galeries Lafayette department store, Paris
Iconic Art Nouveau department store Galeries Lafayette in Paris, France. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageLafayette Collection: 4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Camille Jenatzy

4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Camille Jenatzy (60 Mercedes 9.2 litres) the winner at 49.2 mph. Shown sitting in his car after the race. Date: 2nd July 1903

Background imageLafayette Collection: 4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Selwyn Francis Edge

4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Selwyn Francis Edge (Napier for Britain) learning Athy control; later disqualified despite finishing. Date: 2nd July 1903

Background imageLafayette Collection: 4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Stocks (Napier for Britain)

4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Stocks (Napier for Britain) going to the scales at Ns, he was leading the race but later gave up. Date: 2nd July 1903

Background imageLafayette Collection: Portrait of Sir H Frederick Donaldson

Portrait of Sir H Frederick Donaldson. Date: circa 1913

Background imageLafayette Collection: Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette 1789

Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette 1789
Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette 1757-1834. Costume of 1789. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageLafayette Collection: Louise Motier de Lafayette, 1618-1665, French courtier

Louise Motier de Lafayette, 1618-1665, French courtier and friend to King Louis XIII. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolios from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Background imageLafayette Collection: Lafayettes reception by George Washington

Lafayettes reception by George Washington
The Marquis de Lafayettes reception by George Washington in Philadelphia, USA. 1777

Background imageLafayette Collection: LA GRANGE BLENEAU

LA GRANGE BLENEAU the home of General Lafayette. Date: circa 1840

Background imageLafayette Collection: Lyon, France - Le Pont Lafayette

Lyon, France - Le Pont Lafayette. View over the River Rhone toward Fourviere Hill and Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere in the distance. Date: circa 1908

Background imageLafayette Collection: Lafayette Hotel, Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY, USA

Lafayette Hotel, Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY, USA Date: circa 1910s

Background imageLafayette Collection: Lafayette Street from Busy Corner, Utica, NY State, USA

Lafayette Street from Busy Corner, Utica, NY State, USA Date: late 1910s

Background imageLafayette Collection: King George V in Coronation Durbar robes and crown

King George V in Coronation Durbar robes and crown
King George V (1865-1936, reigned 1910-1936). Seen here in his Coronation Durbar robes and crown. Date: circa 1911

Background imageLafayette Collection: Uncle Sam figure promises help to Lafayette

Uncle Sam figure promises help to Lafayette
In 1778 at Yorktown, the French forces, with whom Lafayette served as a Major-General, helped in the defeat of the British in the War of Independence. Now it was time for America to repay the debt

Background imageLafayette Collection: 4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Rene de Knyff

4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Rene de Knyff (80 Panhard 13.7 litres for France) first round, Alex Winton seen trying to repair car. Date: 2nd July 1903

Background imageLafayette Collection: 4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Baron de Caters

4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Baron de Caters (Mercedes for Germany). Date: 2nd July 1903

Background imageLafayette Collection: Joseph Francois Foullon

Joseph Francois Foullon
JOSEPH FRANCOIS FOULLON Unpopular statesman who fled after the Bastilles fall, but despite Lafayettes attempt to save him he was hanged from a streetlamp by the Paris mob. Date: 1717 - 1789

Background imageLafayette Collection: Aerial view of Place de France, Casablanca, Morocco

Aerial view of Place de France, Casablanca, Morocco, with the Galeries Lafayette de Paris (department store) and the Vox Cinema, showing a Laurel and Hardy film. Date: circa 1930

Background imageLafayette Collection: Scottish Officer (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders)

Scottish Officer (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders)
Portrait of a Scottish Officer (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders), drawn at the Galerie Lafayette Store in London, c.1915. English School

Background imageLafayette Collection: Label design, Vitamin Yams, Sweet Potatoes

Label design, Vitamin Yams, Sweet Potatoes. early 20th century

Background imageLafayette Collection: Advert for the fashion house of Lafayette, London, 1922

Advert for the fashion house of Lafayette, London, 1922 showing two smart evening gowns Date: 1922

Background imageLafayette Collection: Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs - Paris

Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs - Paris - The Pavilion of the Firm " Aux Galeries Lafayette" Date: 1925

Background imageLafayette Collection: Marquis of La Fayette (1757-1834). Colored engraving

Marquis of La Fayette (1757-1834). Colored engraving
Marquis of La Fayette (1757-1834). French military and politician. Engraving. Colored

Background imageLafayette Collection: Calais / Boulevard Lafayet

Calais / Boulevard Lafayet
People and traffic in the Boulevard Lafayette, Calais Date: circa 1910

Background imageLafayette Collection: Louise De Lafayette

Louise De Lafayette
LOUISE MOTTIER DE LAFAYETTE French beauty, wit and nun Date: 1609? - 1665

Background imageLafayette Collection: Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, USA, Armory Building

Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, USA, Armory Building Date: circa early 1930s

Background imageLafayette Collection: Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, USA - Field House

Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, USA - Field House Date: circa early 1930s

Background imageLafayette Collection: The late Dick Richards on Lafayettes horse

The late Dick Richards on Lafayettes horse. Date: circa 1910

Background imageLafayette Collection: Lafayette Hotel, Buffalo, New York State, USA

Lafayette Hotel, Buffalo, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1910

Background imageLafayette Collection: Lufbery, Raoul Jervais, Pilot with Lafayette Esc prior

Lufbery, Raoul Jervais, Pilot with Lafayette Esc prior to US joining WW1 in April 2017

Background imageLafayette Collection: Scene outside Graphic office, Paris, WW1

Scene outside Graphic office, Paris, WW1
Scene outside The Graphic office in Rue Lafayette, Paris, on the outbreak of the First World War, showing people waving to troops destined for the Front

Background imageLafayette Collection: View of the Boulevard Lafayette, Calais, France

View of the Boulevard Lafayette, Calais, France. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageLafayette Collection: Residence of Lafayette

Residence of Lafayette
The residence of the marquis de Lafayette - le chateau de La Grange. Date: EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Background imageLafayette Collection: Comtesse De Lafayette

Comtesse De Lafayette
MARIE-MADELEINE, comtesse de LAFAYETTE French writer, author of La princesse de Cleves and other novels. Date: 1634 - 1693

Background imageLafayette Collection: Marquis De Lafayette

Marquis De Lafayette
MARIE PAUL JOSEPH ROCH YVES GILBERT de MOTTIER de LAFAYETTE : French soldier and statesman, fought in American independence war, opposed Napoleon. Date: 1757 - 1834



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