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French costume: Restoration, (1882). Illustration showing costume from the period of the restoration of the French monarchy, 1815-1830, from The History Of Fashion In France by Augustin Challamel
Anne of Denmark, early 17th century, (1910). Portrait of Anne (1574-1619), the queen of James I. Her clothing is similar to the costume at the end of Elizabeth Is reign
Queen Elizabeth I, c1580, (1910). A 19th-century rendition from the Penshurst portrait, presented to her by Sir Henry Sidney, painted by Zucchero
Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk, English nobleman, (1826). Artist: W FreemanHenry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk, English nobleman, (1826). Grey (c1515-1554) was the father of Lady Jane Grey. Mary I had Grey beheaded on February 23 1554
Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, Lord Protector of England, (1823). Artist: R CooperEdward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, Lord Protector of England, (1823). Seymour (c1506-1552) was the eldest brother of Jane Seymour, King Henry VIIIs third wife
Sir Nicholas Carew, (1823). Artist: E ScrivenSir Nicholas Carew, (1823). Carew (c1490-1539) was a knight and ambassador to King Henry VIII
Lieutenant-Colonel Francois-Louis Lessard, Canadian Mounted Infantry, South Africa, 1902. Artist: GrayLieutenant-Colonel Francois-Louis Lessard, Canadian Mounted Infantry, South Africa, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)
Lieutenant-General Sir Archibald Hunter, commanding the 10th Division, South Africa, 1902. Artist: Alexander BassanoLieutenant-General Sir Archibald Hunter, commanding the 10th Division, South Africa, 1902. Hunter (1856-1936) was amongst those besieged by the Boers at Ladysmith
Major-General Sir John Carstairs McNeill, Equerry to HM the Queen, 1902. Artist: Elliott & FryMajor-General Sir John Carstairs McNeill, Equerry to HM the Queen, 1902. McNeill (1831-1904) won the Victoria Cross in 1864 during the Waikato-Hauhau Maori War in New Zealand
Major-General John Talbot Coke, commanding 10th Brigade, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)
Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Carrington, on Special Service in South Africa, 1902. Artist: Maull & FoxLieutenant-General Sir Frederick Carrington, on Special Service in South Africa, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)
Sir William Lockhart, Commander in Chief in India, c1900 (1902). Artist: Alexander BassanoSir William Lockhart, Commander in Chief in India, c1900 (1902). Lockhart (1841-1900) served at the Khyber Pass and in Kabul, later being appointed Commander-in-Chief in India in 1898
Major-General Sir John C Ardagh, Director of Military Intelligence, 1902. Artist: Maull & FoxMajor-General Sir John C Ardagh, Director of Military Intelligence, 1902. Portrait of Ardagh (1856-1924) from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)
Major-General GH Marshall, Commanding Royal Artillery, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Artist: C KnightMajor-General GH Marshall, Commanding Royal Artillery, South Africa Field Force, 1902. Portrait from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)
Pocahontas, 1616. Pocahontas (c1595-1617) was a Native American princess who married an Englishman and came to London. Unfortunately
The Departure of Telemachus from Egypt, 1775. Artist: W WalkerThe Departure of Telemachus from Egypt, 1775. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1775
The Prince of Wales, 1862. Portrait of the future King Edward VII (1841-1910). The frame is surmounted by ostrich feathers, the heraldic badge of the Heir Apparent
Philip II of Spain, 1631-1640, (1896). Illustration after a portrait from the studio of Rubens in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, of Philip (1527-1598) who was King of Spain from 1556-1598
Portrait of Helena Fourment, c1630-32. Artist: Peter Paul RubensPortrait of Helena Fourment, c1630-32. In 1630, Rubens married Helena Fourment, daughter of a wealthy silk and tapestry merchant in the city of Antwerp
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, consort of Queen Victoria, c1840-1861 (1910). Artist: George BaxterPrince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, husband and consort of Queen Victoria, c1840-1861 (1910). Prince Albert (1819-1861) married his first cousin, Queen Victoria, in 1840
Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1831. Artist: J ThomsonLeopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1831. Leopold (1790-1865) was the first king of Belgium
Ivory fan trimmed with ostrich feathers, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, 14th century BC. From the Treasure of Tutankhamun (ruled 1333-1323 BC)
Two men with coats of arms, 16th century. Two Germans wearing slashed sleeves and parti-coloured hose, with heraldic crests
Egyptian bronze, Goddess Maat, (Truth), 26th Dynasty, c664BC-332BC. Maat or Ma at refers to the ancient Egyptian concepts of truth, balance, order, harmony, law, morality, and justice
The Actress Prayer!!, August 10, 1801. August 10, 1801. Creator: Thomas RowlandsonThe Actress Prayer!!, August 10, 1801
Geraud Duroc, Duke of Friuli, (1838). Creator: Charles GavardGeraud Duroc, Duke of Friuli, (1838). Portrait of French general Geraud Christophe Michel Duroc, 1st Duc de Frioul (1772-1813), Grand Marechal du Palais (Grand marshal of the palace)