Ermine Collection (#8)

Benjamin Disraeli, c1870. Creator: Unknown
Benjamin Disraeli, c1870. Disraeli (1804-1881), Earl of Beaconsfield, was twice Prime Minister of Britain, first in 1868 and then again between 1874 and 1880

Satirical cartoon of King Richard III, c1823. Creator: Unknown
Satirical cartoon of King Richard III, c1823. Richard holds his hand to his nose, and quotes lines from William Shakespeares Richard III

Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen Consort of George III, 1761-1762, (1919). After a painting in the National Portrait Gallery, London

Richard II, c1390, (1909). The reign of Richard II (1367-1400) began in 1377 and was characterised by intermittent periods of tension between the king and the barons

Her Majesty The Queen in Her Robes of State, 1859, (c1897). Artist: Eyre & Spottiswoode
Her Majesty The Queen in Her Robes of State, 1859, (c1897). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) celebrated her Diamond Jubilee (60th anniversary of her reign - June 1837-June 1897)

The Gallery of Costume: Dresses Worn in the Last Years of Edward IIIs Reign, c1934. Illustration of costume worn during the last years of the reign of King Edward III (1327-1377)

Costumes of Men and Women as Worn in the Period When Henry V Reigned, c1934. Illustration of costume worn during the reign of King Henry V (1413-1422)

The Imperial Crown of India, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Queens Crown, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Her Majesty the Queen, 1937. Artist: Louis Dezart
Her Majesty the Queen, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Lord and Lady Armstrong, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Francis I. Emperor of Austria, c1804, (1896). Artist: M Haider
Francis I. Emperor of Austria, c1804, (1896). Francis II (1768-1835) was the last Holy Roman Emperor. In 1804 he became Francis I, the first Emperor of Austria

Homage, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Swearing Fealty, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Primate Kneels at the Kings Knees, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

His Majesty King George VI, 1937. Artist: Louis Dezart
His Majesty King George VI, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Official Coronation Group, 1937
Official Coronation Group, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Queen Elizabeth I with an ermine, 1821. Artist: TA Dean
Queen Elizabeth I with an ermine, 1821. Portrait of Queen Elizabeth l in a richly embroidered costume with a ruff. An ermine climbs up the sleeve of her dress

Sir David Salomans. c1856. Artist: Solomon Alexander Hart
Sir David Salomans. c1856. Full length portrait in ceremonial dress

Sir James Shaw. 1834. Artist: Mary Martha Pearson
Sir James Shaw. 1834. Full length portrait showing him holding a letter in his right hand

Sir Charles Pratt. 1764. Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Sir Charles Pratt. 1764. Dressed in ceremonial costume and whig, he rests his hand on a large book

Henry VIII granting the charter to the Barber Surgeons, 16th century, (1817)

Edward VI signing a charter giving Bridewell to the City of London for a workhouse, 1552 (1750). The king is surrounded by the Lord Mayor, Sir George Barnes and Aldermen of the City of London

Caroline of Brunswick, Consort of George IV, 1820. Artist: James Lonsdale
Portrait of Caroline of Brunswick, Consort of George IV, 1820. She holds a letter and wears a blue velvet empire line dress

Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, 9th century (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, 9th century (18th century). After coming to the throne in 871, much of Alfreds (849-899) reign was taken up with the struggle against the Danish invaders

Edward the Confessor and Alfred the Great, English kings, 19th century. Alfred became King of Wessex in 871. Much of his reign was taken up with the struggle against the Danish invaders

King Edward VII at the opening of his first Parliament, London, 14 February, 1901. King Edward VII (1841-1910) and Queen Alexandra (1844-1925)

Mustafa I, Ottoman Emperor, (1808). Artist: John Young
Mustafa I, Ottoman Emperor, (1808). Mustafa (1591-1639) became Sultan in 1617. Suffering from mental illness or disability he was merely a puppet of powerful courtiers and was deposed in 1618

Mehmed III, Ottoman Emperor, (1808). Mehmed III (1566-1603) was Sultan of Turkey from 1595-1603. He was notorious for having 27 of his brothers and half-brothers

Murad III, Ottoman Emperor, (1808). Artist: John Young
Murad III, Ottoman Emperor, (1808). Murad (1546-1595) was Sultan from 1574. His reign saw lengthy wars with Austria and Persia and an institutional

Richard II, King of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Richard II, King of England, (18th century). The reign of Richard II (1367-1400) was characterised by intermittent periods of tension between the king and the barons

Edward III, 14th century King of England, (1825). Artist: Sarah, Countess of Essex
Edward III, 14th century King of England, (1825). Edward (1312-1377) was one of the most successful English kings of medieval times

King Edward II, Founder of Oriel College, 19th century. Edward II (1284-1327) succeeded his father, Edward I, in 1307. His reign was characterised by friction with the barons

Edward V, 1935. Edward (1470-1483) was an English monarch, although never crowned. He was created Prince of Wales in June, 1471, following his fathers restoration to the throne

Henry VIII, 1935. Henry (1491-1547) was King of England and Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) from 22 April 1509 until his death

Charles II, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

George II, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

James I, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Edward The Black Prince, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

James II, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Richard II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Richard II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

William Rufus, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
William Rufus, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Anne, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Anne, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

James II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
James II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Henry VIII, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Henry VIII, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Edward V, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Edward V, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Henry VI, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Henry VI, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

King Richard II, 1735. Artist: George Vertue
King Richard II, 1735. King of England from 1377 until deposition on 30 September 1399, House of Plantagenet. Took revenge on the Lord Appellants, whom he had executed or exiled

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