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Insignia of the Order of the British Empire, 1953. The piece is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

Two Boys in a Landscape, 1650-1655. Creator: Herman Mijnerts Doncker
Two Boys in a Landscape, 1650-1655. The body language of the older boy with his hand on hip is more assertive than that of the younger one, surely his little brother

Portrait of Margherita, Wife of Baldassare Vandergoes, 1655-60. Creator: Luigi Primo
Portrait of Margherita, Wife of Baldassare Vandergoes, 1655-60. The rich attire of this woman, complete with elaborate jewels and a delicate pocket watch at her waist

Her Majesty's Drawingroom at Buckingham Palace, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty's Drawingroom at Buckingham Palace, 1876. The...ceremony of personally introducing ladies to the Queen, beside whom stand their Royal Highnesses the Princess of Wales

A Man on a Sedan Chair, c1825. Creator: Unknown
A Man on a Sedan Chair, c1825

Men trying on wigs, 1800-1805. Creator: Jacob Smies
Men trying on wigs, 1800-1805. A frenologist is looking for the right wig at a wig maker's shop. A large group of so-called scientists watches

St. Edward's Crown, 1911. Creator: Unknown
St. Edward's Crown, 1911. The official coronation crown of British monarchs and part of the Crown Jewels. It was made for Charles II after Oliver Cromwell had the crown destroyed during the Civil

The Death of Queen Sophie Amalie, 1882. Creator: Kristian Zahrtmann
The Death of Queen Sophie Amalie, 1882

Ampulla and Spoon, 1962. Creator: Unknown
Ampulla and Spoon, 1962. Used during coronations, ...intimately connected with the most solemn part of the whole ceremony, when the holy oil

Imperial State Crown, 1962. Creator: Unknown
Imperial State Crown, 1962. Worn on State occasions. In front is the balas ruby, ...given to the Black Prince in the fourteenth century'

St. Edward's Crown, 1962. Creator: Unknown
St. Edward's Crown, 1962. The official coronation crown of British monarchs and part of the Crown Jewels. It was made for Charles II after Oliver Cromwell had the crown destroyed during the Civil

Bush hat worn by United States Air Force pilot, Vietnam War, 1960s. Creator: Unknown
Bush hat worn by United States Air Force pilot, Vietnam War, 1960s. A non-regulation Australian style bush hat worn by members of the United States Air Force serving in Thailand during the Vietnam

The Imperial State Crown, 1953. Artist: Rundell, Bridge and Rundell
The Imperial State Crown, worn on State occasions. In front is the balas ruby given to the Black Prince in the fourteenth century, 1953

Appy Ampstead on a Bank Holiday, 1900, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Appy Ampstead on a Bank Holiday, 1900, (1933)....maid servants...still wore the badge of their status - the apron - even on their day out

The Emperor Charlemagne in Full State Dress (A. D. 800), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Emperor Charlemagne in Full State Dress (A.D. 800), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Great Sword of State with scabbard, 1953. The piece was commissioned in 1626 for the coronation of Charles I and is now part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London

Throne Leg in the Shape of a Griffin, probably Western Iran, late 7th-early 8th century. The griffin seen as a vehicle of ascension, elevatiing to the status of the ruler to god

Buckle, Frankish, 500-550. Creator: Unknown
Buckle, Frankish, 500-550

Cruet, German, 1518. Creator: Unknown
Cruet, German, 1518

Dagger and sheath, c1360-1400, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Dagger and sheath, c1360-1400, (1881). Etching of a carved ivory dagger with its sheath, made in northern Italy, probably Venice, in the late 14th century

Empire gown and childs dress trimmed with Valenciennes lace, 1804, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Empire gown and childs dress trimmed with Valenciennes lace, 1804, (1937). The Emire line was a high waistline, often worn in white to denote high social status

Empire gown worn in Philadelphia, now in Memorial Hall, (1804), 1903, (1937). Creator
Picture of an Empire gown worn in Philadelphia, now in the collection at Memorial Hall, (1804), 1903, (1937). A high waistline, often worn in white to denote a high social status

A Lady of High Rank, in her State Habit, belonging to the 14th Century. Creator: Unknown
A Lady of High Rank, in her State Habit, belonging to the 14th Century. A medieval noblewoman wearing a crown, an elaborate netted hairstyle

Colosses of Thebes, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Colosses of Thebes, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Illustration of a Shoe, pub. 1939. Creator: German School (20th Century)
Illustration of a Shoe from " Das Schuhmuseum in der Mappe" [The Shoe Museum in a Portfolio], pub. 1939 (w/c on paper)

Victoria Memorial Hall, from the North-West, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Victoria Memorial Hall, from the North-West, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Victoria Memorial Hall, South Front, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Victoria Memorial Hall, South Front, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Coronation rings, 1953. Artist: Rundell, Bridge and Rundell
Coronation rings, 1953. Queen Adelaides Coronation Rings (1831) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

Chalices and patens, 1953. The pieces (17th century) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

The crown made for the Prince of Wales in 1729, 1953. Coronet of Frederick was made in 1728 for Frederick, Prince of Wales, the eldest son of George II

Chalice, 1664, 1953. The piece (1664) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Pitcher, 1692, 1953. The piece (1692) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Candlesticks, c. 1662, 1953
Candlesticks, c.1662, 1953. The piece (c1662) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

The Lily Font, 1953. Artist: Edward Barnard and Sons
The Lily Font, 1953. The piece (1840) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Altar Dish, 1664, 1953. Artist: Henry Greenway
Altar Dish, 1664, 1953. The piece (1664) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Exeter Salt, 1953. Artist: Johann Hass
Exeter Salt, 1953. The piece (1630) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Hilt and scabbard of the Jewelled State Sword, 1953. The piece was commissioned in 1820 for the coronation of George IV and is now part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London

Table Fountain, 1953. Artist: Peter Oehr I
Table Fountain, 1953. The piece (c1661) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Ampulla and Spoon, 1953. The pieces (second half 12th century) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

St. Edwards Crown with which the Sovereign is crowned, 1953. St Edwards Crown, the official coronation crown of British monarchs and part of the Crown Jewels

Ewer and basin, c. 1735, 1953
Ewer and basin, c.1735, 1953. The pieces (1735) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. They were used in 1738 for the baptism of the future King George III

The Sovereigns Orb and Queen Mary IIs Orb, 1953. The Sovereigns Orb was commissioned for the coronation of Charles II (1661)

Relics Associated with Henry VIII, 1882, (1886). Artists: Robert Anderson, Charles Lawrie
Relics Associated with Henry VIII, 1882, (1886). After J. L. Williams. From Illustration of English and Scottish History, Volume I by Thomas Archer

Silver-gilt tankards, c. 1661, 1953
Silver-gilt tankards, c.1661, 1953. The pieces (c1661) are part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

Female portrait, 17th century. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Female portrait, 17th century. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641). Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

Portrait of Sir Thomas Wharton, 1639. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Portrait of Sir Thomas Wharton, 1639. Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Gold Pendant, Mixtec, 1200-1521. The head of a person of high rank is shown by the elaborate ear-rings and head dress. British Museum

George I (1660-1727), c1714. Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller
George I (1660-1727), c1714. German born King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714, Elector of Hanover (1698). First Hanoverian king of Great Britain

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