Bolster Collection

Natal Native Contingent (NCC) armed with assegais
Photograph of members of the Natal Native Contingent (NCC) armed with assegais (short spears) and shields, 1879 (c). The NNC was formed in 1878 to bolster the defences of the British colony of Natal

Rover car with fitted Coal-Gas installation
A Rover car fitted with a neatly made coal-gas installation. The gas bolster originated by Wood-Milne Ltd. was a recepticle built along the lines of a pneumatic tyre

A Princess Eating Fruit
NAT36129 A Princess Eating Fruit by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Edmund Dulac).

Dhanashri Ragini, First Wife of Dipak Raga, Folio from a Ragamala... between c1725 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
Dhanashri Ragini, First Wife of Dipak Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1725 and c1750

Seated Youth Leaning on a Bolster, c1605. Creator: Unknown
Seated Youth Leaning on a Bolster, c1605

Répétition d'une pièce dramatique, 1858. Creator: Honore Daumier
Repetition d'une piece dramatique, 1858. - Non, barbare!...la mort seule pourra me separer de mon enfant!'. Rehearsal of a play

Raja Dip Singh, between c1775 and c1800. Creator: Unknown
Raja Dip Singh, between c1775 and c1800

Radhika's Manifest Small Arrogance (Prakasha Laghumana)... between c1650 and c1700. Creator: Unknown
Radhika's Manifest Small Arrogance (Prakasha Laghumana), Folio from a Rasikapriya (The Connoisseur's Delights), between c1650 and c1700

Prince and Princess in the Guise of Krishna and Radha Drinking on a Terrace, c1725. Creator: Unknown
Prince and Princess in the Guise of Krishna and Radha Drinking on a Terrace, c1725

The Author Sophus Schandorph, 1895. Creator: Peder Severin Kroyer
The Author Sophus Schandorph, 1895

Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar with Wife Zeenat Mahal
3610142 Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar with Wife Zeenat Mahal by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Rana Zalim Singh Jhalawar, 1876
3610090 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Rana Zalim Singh Jhalawar, 1876 by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Prithviraj Chauhan Ajmer, 1193
3610089 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Prithviraj Chauhan Ajmer, 1193 by Indian School (12th century); Private Collection; Dinodia

Tunic dress by Redfern with a draped tango skirt with a train, a jade green fur trimmed tunic & skullcap. A long tassel descends from the back of the dress. Date: 1914

Woman lying on a bed while a man fans her with peacock-feather fan, 9th century
6339012 Woman lying on a bed while a man fans her with peacock-feather fan, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Woman lying on a bed while a man fans her with peacock-feather fan)

Byzantine Empress, 9th century, in a robe with gilt border encrusted with gems, matching the throne
6339003 Byzantine Empress, 9th century, in a robe with gilt border encrusted with gems, matching the throne by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Byzantine Empress, 9th century)

Drawing room sofa, Regency style
6338626 Drawing room sofa, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Drawing room sofa, Regency style. Four-seater couch in carved wood uplholstered in green with matching cushions)

Chaises longues, Regency style
6338632 Chaises longues, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Chaises longues, Regency style. Reclining sofa in carved wood decorated with gilt)

A French bed imported from Paris
6339756 A French bed imported from Paris by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: A French bed imported from Paris)

A small four-poster bed for a young lady of fashion
6339774 A small four-poster bed for a young lady of fashion by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: A small four-poster bed for a young lady of fashion)

Sofa or French bed, 1809
6339951 Sofa or French bed, 1809 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Sofa or French bed, 1809. Sofa with mahogany frame ornamented in gilt, white satin cushions and bolster)

Grecian sofa, 1811
6339853 Grecian sofa, 1811 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Grecian sofa, 1811. Elegant Grecian sofa for the library or boudoir)

Yang Guifei, Japan, 1765. Creator: Komatsuya Hyakki
Yang Guifei, Japan, 1765

Settee, 1815 / 20. Creator: Unknown
Settee, 1815/20

Grecian Couch, 1825 / 40. Creator: Unknown
Grecian Couch, 1825/40

Sofa, 1936. Creator: Nicholas Gorid
Sofa, 1936

Model S-2 Pole Trailer and accessories -- when one half of the load is to be carried on the motor truck. Date: early 1920s

Two maids changing bed clothes (colour litho)
3093970 Two maids changing bed clothes (colour litho) by Vincent, Rene (1871-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two maids changing bed clothes)

Design for a Greek Revival Style Bedroom, from Le Garde-Meuble, Pub. Paris, c
3328017 Design for a Greek Revival Style Bedroom, from Le Garde-Meuble, Pub. Paris, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

GIrl relaxing on grass with leaves, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731484 GIrl relaxing on grass with leaves, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: GIrl relaxing on grass with leaves)

Ms 1130 fol. 83r Chastity and Poverty making a bed, from
CHT227161 Ms 1130 fol.83r Chastity and Poverty making a bed, from Le Roman des Trois Pelerinages by Guillaume de Digulleville (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve

Napoleons bed from the Imperial Palace in Bordeaux, 1804-15 (wood & bronze)
MMT181836 Napoleons bed from the Imperial Palace in Bordeaux, 1804-15 (wood & bronze) by Thomire, Pierre Philippe (1751-1843) (attr. to); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Venetian Lace Makers, (pastel on paper)
985019 Venetian Lace Makers, (pastel on paper) by Blum, Robert Frederick (1857-1903); 63.5x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian Lace Makers. Robert Frederick Blum (1857-1903)

How the Easter Volunteer Review affected a Private Hotel (engraving)
1050440 How the Easter Volunteer Review affected a Private Hotel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A group of women in a garden, entertaining themselves with music and dancing, mid 18th century

Diwan Nawal Singh, Prime Minister of Datia, ca. 1750. Creator: Unknown
Diwan Nawal Singh, Prime Minister of Datia, ca. 1750

Portrait of a Raja, probably Raja Dhrub Dev of Jasrota, ca. 1690-1700. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Raja, probably Raja Dhrub Dev of Jasrota, ca.1690-1700

Anglo-Saxon nobleman with a forked beard wears a green mantle fastened with a brooch, a blue roc or super-tunic & a long gold tunic. Date: 8th century

Anglo-Saxon with a forked beard wears a green mantle fastened with a long brooch, a roc or super-tunic with a gold border over a short tunic with side vents & an ornate border. Date: 8th century

The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1620; recto: ca. 1530-50

French Luxury, or Repos a la Francaise, 1800-20. 1800-20. Creator: Unknown
French Luxury, or Repos a la Francaise, 1800-20

Lady Musician Playing a Sitar, ca. 1800. Creator: Unknown
Lady Musician Playing a Sitar, ca. 1800

Malavakusika Raga... from a Dispersed Ragmala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), early 17th cent
Malavakusika Raga: Page from a Dispersed Ragmala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), early 17th century

Bloody Mary, Bolster special of John Bolster, MAC Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, Worcestershire
Bolster Special Event Entry No: 60. Driver: Bolster, J.V. Car known as Bloody Mary. Place: M.A.C. Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 25.6.32

Bolster Special of R Bolster, MAC Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb, Worcestershire, 1935
Bolster Special Racing single-seater Event Entry No: 17 Driver: Bolster, R. Time: 49.00 secs. Place: M.A.C. Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 28.9.35

Bolster Special, Bugatti Owners Club Hill Climb, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, 1935
Bolster Special Event Entry No: 38 Driver: Bolster, R. Single seater. Place: Chalfont St. Peter. B.O.C. Hillclimb. Date: 25.5.35

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"Bolster: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step back into history as we explore the concept of "bolster" through various captivating glimpses into different eras. Transport yourself to 1914, where the Natal Native Contingent (NCC) armed with assegais showcases their strength and determination. Meanwhile, a Rover car fitted with a Coal-Gas installation revolutionizes transportation. In the same year, fashion takes center stage with Redfern's tunic dress featuring a draped tango skirt adorned in jade green fur trimmings. The ensemble is completed by an exquisite skullcap and a long tassel cascading from the back of the dress. Travel further back in time to witness an intimate scene from the 9th century, where a man fans a woman lying on a bed using peacock-feather fan—a gesture of care and devotion that transcends centuries. Marvel at Byzantine Empress' opulence during the same era, dressed in a robe embellished with gilt borders encrusted with precious gems—her regal attire perfectly matching her majestic throne. As we delve deeper into history, Regency style beckons us with its elegant drawing room sofa and chaises longues—symbols of refined taste and sophistication that defined this period's interior design trends. Bedrooms become our next destination as we encounter French beds imported from Paris or small four-poster beds designed for young ladies of fashion—an embodiment of comfort blended seamlessly with aesthetics. The early 19th century introduces us to luxurious sofas like Sofa or French bed (1809) or Grecian sofa (1811), showcasing intricate craftsmanship that epitomized elegance during this period. Finally, journey eastward to Japan in 1765 when Yang Guifei captivated hearts with her beauty. Komatsuya Hyakki immortalizes her allure through artistry—a testament to how they can be found not only in physical objects but also in the allure of individuals.