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Plumed Collection

Background imagePlumed Collection: Nubians in Ancient Egypt

Nubians in Ancient Egypt
Nubians from the south bring tribute to the Egyptian Pharaoh; they wear a variety of clothing - skirts short or long, tunics, animal skins, and plumed headgear

Background imagePlumed Collection: The Conference of Kaw Indians with the United States Governm

The Conference of Kaw Indians with the United States Governm
Image showing the Kaw native American Indians appealing to the United States Commissioner of Indian Affairs to protect their land from settlers, 1857

Background imagePlumed Collection: English Royalists 1640-9

English Royalists 1640-9
English Royalist soldiers: doublet & breeches, lace falling collars, lace-edged boot hose tops, bucket-top boots, plumed hats, cloak

Background imagePlumed Collection: Court gowns by Reville

Court gowns by Reville
Court gowns approved by King George V and Queen Mary for presentation at court in the year 1926. Designed by Reville of Hanover Square. Date: 1926

Background imagePlumed Collection: 18th French Court Dress

18th French Court Dress
Man: trunk hose, doublet, ruff & boots that reach over the knees. Woman: gown with a square neckline & tucker, voluminous sleeves & reverse cuffs & a plumed hat

Background imagePlumed Collection: Royal Horse Guard Sentries - Life Guards, Horseguards Parade, Whitehall, London Date

Royal Horse Guard Sentries - Life Guards, Horseguards Parade, Whitehall, London Date: 1943

Background imagePlumed Collection: Drummer of the Swiss Guard - Vatican City, Rome, Italy

Drummer of the Swiss Guard - Vatican City, Rome, Italy. Date: circa 1910s

Background imagePlumed Collection: Plumed cockscomb or silver cocks comb, Celosia argentea

Plumed cockscomb or silver cocks comb, Celosia argentea (Cock s-comb, Celosia cristata). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden

Background imagePlumed Collection: WW1 - Italy - A cycling sharpshooter - Bersaglieri

WW1 - Italy - A cycling sharpshooter - Bersaglieri
WW1 - A mobile member of the Italian Army - a cycling sharpshooter ( Bersaglieri ). The Bersaglieri are a corps of the Italian Army originally created by General Alessandro La Marmora in the 1830s to

Background imagePlumed Collection: The Buffet

The Buffet
A portrait oil painting showing a woman, wearing a floral patterned, yellow and blue dress, with a red plumed, black hat. She is standing, calmy infront of a table

Background imagePlumed Collection: WELLINGTON'S FUNERAL

WELLINGTON'S FUNERAL
The Horse Guards, who will be marshalling the procession. Top hats tied with black crepe are worn. A tent housing the coffin & funeral car & plumed horses can be seen. 18 November 1852

Background imagePlumed Collection: Ada Broadbent wearing an exotic plumed and feathered

Ada Broadbent wearing an exotic plumed and feathered
Ada Broadbent, premiere denseuse, wearing an exotic plumed and feathered costume in the Plume Idea - a new Fanchon and Marco presentation on the West coast USA, 1927 Date: 1927

Background imagePlumed Collection: Orange-breasted bushshrike, Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus

Orange-breasted bushshrike, Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus
Orange-breasted bushshrike or sulphur-breasted bushshrike, Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus. (Orange-breasted bush shrike, Malaconotus chrysagaster)

Background imagePlumed Collection: Europe as depicted by the ancients

Europe as depicted by the ancients. Europe kidnapped by a bull from a mural in the tomb of the Nasoni family, Rome 1, as a nymph on a bull from a cameo 2

Background imagePlumed Collection: Nut-tree tussock and plumed prominent

Nut-tree tussock and plumed prominent
Nut-tree tussock, Colocasia coryli, and plumed prominent, Ptilophora plumigera. Phalaena coryli, Phalaena plumigera. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann

Background imagePlumed Collection: Tau emperor moth, Aglia tau

Tau emperor moth, Aglia tau, male, female, variant, larva, pupa and chrysalis. Phalaena Attacus tau. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers

Background imagePlumed Collection: The roller coaster at Belleville, 1812

The roller coaster at Belleville, 1812
The roller coaster at Belleville with its five cars riding a distance of 600 feet in 9 or 10 seconds. A fashionable woman in plumed bonnet, shawl and parasol watches from the terrace

Background imagePlumed Collection: Plumed cockscomb, Celosia argentea, and clover

Plumed cockscomb, Celosia argentea, and clover, Trifolium species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imagePlumed Collection: Gren iguana, plumed basilisk and green forest lizard

Gren iguana, plumed basilisk and green forest lizard
Green iguana, Iguana iguana 1, plumed basilisk, Basiliscus plumifrons 2, and common green forest lizard, Calotes calotes 3

Background imagePlumed Collection: German women in big shoulder pads, 1572

German women in big shoulder pads, 1572
German women in dresses with big shoulder pads, 1572. Young woman in gold hairnet and plumed cap, and doctors wife in unusual hat and veil that hides the hair, mouth and chin

Background imagePlumed Collection: Twins, Betty & Beth Dodge

Twins, Betty & Beth Dodge
The Dodge Twins, from America, performing in a new musical called Oh Kay!, at His Majestys Theatre. 1927

Background imagePlumed Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 328

Curtis British Entomology Plate 328
Lepidoptera: Ptilophora plumigera (Plumed Prominent) [Plant: Acer campestre (Common Maple)] Date: 1824-39

Background imagePlumed Collection: Captain on Bicycle Date: 1922

Captain on Bicycle Date: 1922

Background imagePlumed Collection: ROMAN CAVALRYMAN

ROMAN CAVALRYMAN
A Roman cavalryman, with shield, lance and plumed helmet

Background imagePlumed Collection: A rice raft - west of Georgetown, South Carolina, USA

A rice raft - west of Georgetown, South Carolina, USA
WW1 era - For God and Kaiser - A young officer in the German Military - 7th Company of the Guards Fusilier Regiment. Date: circa 1914

Background imagePlumed Collection: Pretty young woman in Harem Pants

Pretty young woman in Harem Pants
A tall glamorous lady draws approval (and less favourable opinion!) with her choice of new style Harem Pants. Date: 1911

Background imagePlumed Collection: Court gown and evening dress for the opera, 1930

Court gown and evening dress for the opera, 1930
On the left, a court dress from Reville of Hanover Square, carried out in shimmering white satin manufactured in Britain. On the right

Background imagePlumed Collection: The Countess of Galloway in court dress

The Countess of Galloway in court dress
The Countess of Galloway, formerly American-born Miss Philippa Wendell, photographed in her court gown. She was presented by her mother-in-law on the occasion of her marriage to Lord Galloway

Background imagePlumed Collection: WW1 - An Italian Bersagliere

WW1 - An Italian Bersagliere - the Bersaglieri are a corps of the Italian Army originally created by General Alessandro La Marmora in the 1830s to serve in the Army of the Kingdom of Sardinia

Background imagePlumed Collection: Oliver Cromwell in Hat

Oliver Cromwell in Hat
OLIVER CROMWELL a French engraving showing him wearing a plumed hat, rather uncharacteristically... Date: 1599 - 1658

Background imagePlumed Collection: Costume of C15Th

Costume of C15Th
Clothing includes: a houppelande with hanging sleeves, pouch hanging from a belt; plumed fur hat worn over an undercap; high buskins & a cape, cote-hardie, piked shoes Date: 15th century

Background imagePlumed Collection: King Charles IX of France in short cape, plumed

King Charles IX of France in short cape, plumed hat, gold and white outfit over white stockings.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. J

Background imagePlumed Collection: British Cavalry and Artillery Units during the Crimean War

British Cavalry and Artillery Units during the Crimean War
Engraving showing officers of the 8th Hussars, 17th Lancers, Royal Horse Artillery, 5th Dragoon Guards, 4th Dragoon Guards, 1st Royal Dragoons and 11th Hussars in their dress uniforms

Background imagePlumed Collection: 1797 WOMENs COSTUME

1797 WOMENs COSTUME
A lady wears a long high- waisted dress and a plumed hat, carrying a shawl and a fan

Background imagePlumed Collection: Harrods head-dress for court presentations

Harrods head-dress for court presentations
Advertisement for Harrods for head-dresses to be worn at court presentations. On the left is a design for a debutante, suitable for shingled hair to support the court plume of feathers

Background imagePlumed Collection: Greetings card in the shape of a cocked hat

Greetings card in the shape of a cocked hat
Greetings card in the shape of a British Army cocked hat, with the officers plume lifted up. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Background imagePlumed Collection: Greetings card in the shape of a cocked hat with plume

Greetings card in the shape of a cocked hat with plume
Greetings card in the shape of a British Army cocked hat with officers plume. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Background imagePlumed Collection: Four women wearing outdoor jackets 1910

Four women wearing outdoor jackets 1910
Four women wearing new fashionable jackets for the season. Date: 1910

Background imagePlumed Collection: Four women wearing outdoor clothing 1910

Four women wearing outdoor clothing 1910
Four women wearing large plumed hats. Date: 1910

Background imagePlumed Collection: Floras Feast; a Masque of Flowers

Floras Feast; a Masque of Flowers
Black knight at arms, the white plumed thorn; in pomp the crown-imperial born. Date: 1889

Background imagePlumed Collection: Charles Earl Bellamont

Charles Earl Bellamont
CHARLES earl of BELLAMONT Noble lord, who chooses to have Sir Joshua depict him in his fanciest dress - plumed hat, cloak, sword etc down to his dinky slippers... Date: 18th century

Background imagePlumed Collection: Sir John Charles Ardagh

Sir John Charles Ardagh
SIR JOHN CHARLES ARDAGH British military, photographed in full uniform, with plumed helmet and sword. Date: 1840 - 1907

Background imagePlumed Collection: Madame Saqui at Vauxhall

Madame Saqui at Vauxhall
Madame Saqui, the celebrated tightrope walker, wearing a magnificent plumed headdress performs at Vauxhall Gardens in London Date: circa 1816

Background imagePlumed Collection: Costume / Women 1816

Costume / Women 1816
A pale lilac redingote with long sleeves finishing over the knuckles. The ruffles at the neck of her gown fall over the collar. She wears a white shawl & a plumed hat. Date: 1815

Background imagePlumed Collection: Fine Tango Clothes

Fine Tango Clothes
The ladys fine dress and plumed headgear are set off by her partners smart outfit, a welcome change from the ubiquitous evening dress. Date: 1914

Background imagePlumed Collection: Caroline Brunswick / Coope

Caroline Brunswick / Coope
CAROLINE OF BRUNSWICK Amelia Elizabeth Caroline Queen of George IV Half-length portrait in a large plumed hat Date: 1768 - 1821

Background imagePlumed Collection: Hair styles for state functions in 1937

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

Background imagePlumed Collection: Harrods tiara for court presentations

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

Background imagePlumed Collection: Royalist or cavalier from the time of the Commonwealth

Royalist or cavalier from the time of the Commonwealth (1659-1660).. Handcolored engraving from Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period drawn by Charles Martin

Background imagePlumed Collection: Womens fashions from the late 18th century

Womens fashions from the late 18th century from prints of the era.. Woman in a pink dress a la Polonaise, woman in green ball gown with plumed headdress

Background imagePlumed Collection: Korean man in hat, breeches and stockings, holding a stick

Korean man in hat, breeches and stockings, holding a stick
Spanish cavalier from the 17th century, in floppy boots, cape, ruff, bandolier and plumed hat.. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Background imagePlumed Collection: Patrician of Nuremburg, 16th century, in plumed

Patrician of Nuremburg, 16th century, in plumed hat, yellow shirt and skirt with sword and dagger.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Background imagePlumed Collection: German man competing in a sleigh race, 16th century

German man competing in a sleigh race, 16th century.. The rider is Matthew Schwartz, a citizen of Augsburg. He wears a plumed cap, brown doublet over slashed crimson sleeves and trunk hose

Background imagePlumed Collection: Courtier to Francis I, in short silk jacket

Courtier to Francis I, in short silk jacket over a slashed doublet, stockings, plumed hat.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Background imagePlumed Collection: Halberdier, 16th century, in plumed hat, gold

Halberdier, 16th century, in plumed hat, gold full-sleeved doublet, striped stockings and garters.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Background imagePlumed Collection: Italian soldiers depart for front

Italian soldiers depart for front
The scene at an Italian railway station as soldiers board a train to leave for the front. The troops bid an emotional farewell to their families and loved ones, and one to his pet dog

Background imagePlumed Collection: Suffragette Cat in Plumed Hat

Suffragette Cat in Plumed Hat. A cat in a wide-brimmed hat with plume of feathers, Captioned, A Suffragette Date: circa 1909

Background imagePlumed Collection: F Harrison. With roses plumed

F Harrison. With roses plumed
With roses plumed, that bloomed and bloomed. A lady in a snow-covered garden, with fairies watching her from either side. Date: 20th century

Background imagePlumed Collection: Stuffed Armoured Dog

Stuffed Armoured Dog
A stuffed armoured dog on a plinth, Paris, France. Date: 1931

Background imagePlumed Collection: The Kings Champion entering Westminster Hall

The Kings Champion entering Westminster Hall
Impression of the Kings Champion entering Westminster Hall during the State Banquet following the Coronation of King George IV in 1821 as observed by Sir Walter Scott

Background imagePlumed Collection: Costume / Sem 1901

Costume / Sem 1901
Depicted in caricature actress Liane de Pougy illustrates the current silhouette with extra height suggested by the plumed picture hat & trained skirt. A white feather boa is also worn Date: 1901

Background imagePlumed Collection: French Costumes 1475

French Costumes 1475
Two elegant nobles - he with slashed sleeves, long plumed cap, and a dagger at his crutch, she in gown with ornate under skirt Date: circa 1475

Background imagePlumed Collection: Two Germans 1475

Two Germans 1475
The young man with plumed cap and cape over one shoulder eyes the lady, but she is off to mass, missal in hand... Date: circa 1475

Background imagePlumed Collection: The Bystander Royal Wedding Number front cover

The Bystander Royal Wedding Number front cover
Front cover of a special issue of The Bystander in 1934, commemorating the marriage of Prince George, Duke of Kent to Princess Marina of Greece

Background imagePlumed Collection: Trooper - 1st Regiment of Life Guards

Trooper - 1st Regiment of Life Guards. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imagePlumed Collection: Lance Corporal of the Life Guards

Lance Corporal of the Life Guards
A Lance Corporal of the Life Guards (Mounted Review Order). Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imagePlumed Collection: Lady playing with a long string of pearls

Lady playing with a long string of pearls
An elegantly-dressed Lady with ginger hair, seated and playing with a long string of pearls, with pink roses scattered across her lap

Background imagePlumed Collection: Fashion Hats of 1827

Fashion Hats of 1827
A selection of six bonnets, plumed hats and turban hats in satin, all in bright colours with elegant decoration

Background imagePlumed Collection: Greek Charioteers

Greek Charioteers
Greek warrior soldiers in their fine gilt chariot. One of the two horses rests down on its haunches seemingly from exhaustion

Background imagePlumed Collection: Patriotic Skater / C. 1915

Patriotic Skater / C. 1915
A patriotic skater from the early years of the First World War

Background imagePlumed Collection: A Caledonian Beauty

A Caledonian Beauty
The CALEDONIAN BEAUTY, in her tartan dress and socks, her elbow-length gloves and plumed bonnet and complexion-protect- -ing parasol, hardly seems +dressed for the Highlands

Background imagePlumed Collection: German major in uniform

German major in uniform

Background imagePlumed Collection: Well to do Germans 1515

Well to do Germans 1515
Well to do couple, she with her plumed hat on her head, he with his slung behind him

Background imagePlumed Collection: 9th Century Scot Warrior

9th Century Scot Warrior
A Scottish warrior wears a magnificent plumed helmet, guaranteed to impress the boldest enemy; he carries a massive sword, two spears, a horn and a heavy shield

Background imagePlumed Collection: Evening Dress 1830

Evening Dress 1830
Two ladies, one in EVENING DRESS and her companion in a BALL DRESS hope that their dog won t do anything disastrous to their gowns... that amazing plumed hat is out of its reach

Background imagePlumed Collection: Grape-Trimmed Dress 1840

Grape-Trimmed Dress 1840
Dress adorned with bunches of grapes: with a lace falling tucker, pointed waist & short puffed sleeves. The skirt is pinned up on one side. Worn with a plumed tudor style hat

Background imagePlumed Collection: Soldier in Armour

Soldier in Armour
A Roman soldier ready for action - spear, shield, plumed helmet and protective clothing

Background imagePlumed Collection: Costume / Bon Genre C. 1816

Costume / Bon Genre C. 1816
Pelisse: roll collar & blue border, robe: scalloped cuffs, ruff & hem; robe: wrap-over body & transparent under- sleeves; tall plumed hats; green robe with vandyked hem

Background imagePlumed Collection: Four Nice Moths

Four Nice Moths
White Plumed Moth Linnaeus Glyphipteryx Dark Porcelain Moth Many-Plumed Moth (Really Stunning !)

Background imagePlumed Collection: Ricksha Boy Label

Ricksha Boy Label
Ricksha Boy - in traditional plumed headdress - on a product label

Background imagePlumed Collection: Theatrical Ranter

Theatrical Ranter
The Theatrical Ranter: a Georgian thespian acts his stockings off wearing armour, sword & plumed helmet. The sort of acting style ridiculed in Blackadder III



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