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A Portrait of Queen Elizabeth, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne QuennellA Portrait of Queen Elizabeth, (1931). The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603. She is referred to as The Virgin Queen, as she never married
Female Head-Gear: Marie Antoinette, 1783, (1886). Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), Queen of France, with elaborate hairstyle. From The Magazine of Art. [Cassell & Company, London, 1886]
Queen Elizabeth I, c1580. (1941). The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603. She is referred to as The Virgin Queen, as she never married
The Thunderer, 1782. Colonel Tarleton as Bobadil standing holding out a drawn sword. On his right stands the Prince of Wales with a plume of three ostrich feathers in place of a head
Prince Arthur of Connaught, 1935. Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935
King Edward VII and Kaiser Wilhelm II in Berlin, February 1909 (1964). Edward was the Kaisers uncle. A print from King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus, William Clowes and Sons Ltd, London, 1964
Gallery of fashion, London, 1795. A woman in a gown and elaborate headdress playing a harp
Hans Ganti of Bern, c16th century (1901). Artist: A LandsknechtHans Ganti of Bern, c16th century (1901). Illustration from The Connoisseur, (December 1901)
Knight and Squire, early 16th century, (1929). Artist: Hans Wechtlin the ElderKnight and Squire, early 16th century, (1929). Chiaroscuro cut. Illustration from the Apollo Volume IX, no 53, (May 1929)
Bible used by King Charles I on the scaffold, 30th January 1649, (1840). Artist: C J SmithBible used by King Charles I on the scaffold, 30 January 1649, (1840). Charles personal bible with his initials and the insignia of the Prince of Wales, presented by him to William Juxon
Lieutenant General Sir Robert Low, 1900. Artist: Elliott & FryLieutenant General Sir Robert Low, 1900. Director of transport on the march to Kandahar in 1880, and commander of the Bombay Army from 1898-1903
King George Vs Silver Jubilee, London, 6th May, 1935. The Lord Major of London surrendering the sword to the King
Prince Edward, later King Edward VI, c1540, (1902). Artist: BruckmannPrince Edward, later King Edward VI, c1540, (1902). The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Edward VI (1537-1553) became king in 1547 when just 9 years old
Henry VIII of England, (1491-1547). Artist: T BrownHenry VIII of England, (1491-1547). Portrait of King Henry who acceded in 1509
Henry VIII of England, (1801). Portrait of King Henry (1491-1547) who acceded in 1509. Above is Trinity College
Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, 1546, (1902). Artist: Guillim ScrotsHenry Howard, Earl of Surrey, 1546, (1902). Howard (1517-1547), an English aristocrat and poet, was executed for treason by King Henry VIII in 1547
Henry VIII of England, (1491-1547). Portrait of King Henry who acceded in 1509
Henry VIII of England, (1806). Artist: E BocquetHenry VIII of England, (1806). Portrait of King Henry (1491-1547) who acceded in 1509
Henry VIII of England, (1491-1547). Artist: EdwardsPortrait of King Henry who acceded in 1509
Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, 1807. Artist: RiversHenry Stuart, Lord Darnley, second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, (1807). Darnley (1545-1567) was murdered at Kirk O Field near Edinburgh in February 1567
Pearly Queen and Pearly Prince, London, 1926-1927. Artist: HoppePearly Queen and Pearly Prince, London, 1926-1927. Cockney Pearly kings (originally costermongers - fruit and vegetable sellers), wore suits covered in mother-of-pearl buttons
Queen Adelaide, queen consort of King William IV, 19th century. Artist: RoffeQueen Adelaide, queen consort of King William IV, 19th century. Portrait of Adelaide (1792-1849)
Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, 1831. Artist: J ThomsonPrince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, 1831. Portrait of Leopold I of the Belgians, later of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1790-1865)
A French Family, 1790. Artist: Samuel AlkenA French Family, 1790. An anti-French view of our continental cousins: a dog wearing clothes, a man with an effete hairstyle, a child showing her legs
The New-fashioned Phaeton, 1776. Sic itur ad astra - Thus do we reach the stars. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Phaetona, or Modern Female Taste, 1776. Artist: ColleyPhaetona, or Modern Female Taste, 1776. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds])
High Change in Bond Street - ou - la Politesse du Grand Monde, 1796. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
People of consequence, 1794. Artist: John O KeeffePeople of consequence, 1794. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
Such things are, That such things are we must allow, but such things never were till now, 1787. A satire on the unflattering fashions of the day
And catch the living manners as they rise, 1794. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse
Shepherds, I have lost my waist! Have you seen my body?... 1795. Artist: Richard NewtonShepherds, I have lost my waist! Have you seen my body? Sacrificed to modern taste, I m quite a hoddy doddy!, 1795. A satire on the unflattering fashions of the day
Exaltation of Faros daughters, 1796. Albinia, Countess of Buckinghamshire (left) and Lady Archer are ridiculed in the stocks, as the mob throw rotten vegetables at them
Characters in High Life... 1795Characters in High Life sketched at The New Rooms Opera House - Delightful Task! to teach the young idea how to shoot, 1795. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Modern Elegance: A Portrait, 1796. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)
The Two Patriotic Duchesses on their canvass requesting the favour of an early poll, 1784. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonThe Two Patriotic Duchesses on their canvass requesting the favour of an early poll, 1784. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
The Optic Curls, 18th century. Gentleman theatre goers use one of their female companions elaborate curls as opera glasses. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Hints to the ladies to take care of their heads, 1776. An elaborate hairdo catches fire. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
The Preposterous Head Dress or The Feathered Lady, 1776. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily
Ladies fashions, late 19th century. Illustration from Le Coquet fashion magazine
Lady Peel, early 19th century, (1912). Artist: C CoppierLady Peel, early 19th century, (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)
Juvenile Retirement, 18th century, (1912). Artist: L EdwardsJuvenile Retirement, 18th century, (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)
Ballet Costume, (1885). Artist: MartinBallet Costume, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
Neptune Costume, African Costume, 1885. Artist: MartinNeptune Costume, African Queen Costume, 1885. Costumes from the Opera The Queen of Golconda by Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
Dauberval with Mlle Allard in Sylvie, 1766, (1885). Artist: Louis de CarmontelleDauberval with Mlle Allard in Sylvie, 1766, (1885). French ballet dancer and choreographer Jean Dauberval (1742-1806) is widely credited with the invention of comic ballet
Costume From The French Theatre, (1885). Artist: MoreauCostume From The French Theatre, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
The Queen At The Palace, (1885). Artist: MoreauThe Queen At The Palace, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
Marie Antoinette And Her Children, c1787, (1885). Queen Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), with Louis Joseph Francois, Louis Charles, and Marie Therese Charlotte
Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, c1660s. Artist: Peter LelyBarbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, c1660s. Portrait of King Charles IIs mistress Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), one of the ladies of the court
