Braid Collection

LORD NELSON 1758 - 1805
HORATIO, LORD NELSON British naval officer

Gen C Gordon / Col Lith
GENERAL CHARLES GORDON British military Governor General of the Sudan

The Army celebrate the birthday of their Queen
Pictured are members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) on the Mall as the Army celebrate the birthday of their Queen

Jigsaw puzzle of golfers on Prestwick golf course, Scotland, c1914. Handcut wooden puzzle of Michael Browns picture used in the Life Association of Scotland calendar

Walton Heath Golf Club, 1932
Members of Walton Heath Golf Club, Surrey, 1932. Date: 1932

James Braid, Scottish golfer, c1905. One of the great triumvirate who dominated professional golf in the 20 years before the First World War

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia
Tsar Nicholas II (Nikolay Alexandrovich Romanov, 1868-1918), last Tsar of Russia (reigned 1894-1918). Date: circa 1900

Ismail Enver Pasha, Turkish leader, WW1
Ismail Enver Pasha (1881-1922), Turkish military officer, leader of the Ottoman Empire in both Balkan Wars, architect of the Ottoman-German Alliance during the First World War

Crow chief
Crow Indian chief in a traditional war bonnet and clothing, circa 1900. Digitally colored halftone of a photograph

George Iv / Players / 42 / 50
KING GEORGE IV OF ENGLAND In ceremonial military dress

James Braid, Golfer
James Braid. Scottish golfer and course architect, winner of five British Open Championships

Recruitment poster, The Royal Marines -- Thats the life! 20th century

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Sitting Bull. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century photograph

Kitchener / Army Celebs
Horatio, Lord Kitchener 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum Soldier

Nelson on Shore
HORATIO, LORD NELSON standing on a rocky shore, while a line of warships sails past behind him

The Champions

Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of Henry II, printed by Henry G. Bohn, 1856 (colour engraving)
7265323 Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of Henry II, printed by Henry G. Bohn, 1856 (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Engraving. Colored
Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Queen of Spain and Empress of Germany. Engraving after a painting of Titian, by Al Dauvergne. The Artistic Illustration, 1902. Colored

German propaganda postcard, Our Kaiser, WW1
German propaganda postcard, Our Kaiser, depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II in uniform during the First World War, with a flag flying behind him. Date: 1914-1918

Ecuador, Otavalo. Woven wallhangings displaying scenes of Andean life and culture, handmade by weavers of Peguche and sold at Otavalo Market

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

Signe, 1912 (oil on canvas)
659653 Signe, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 90.6x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Signe. Anders Leonard Zorn (1860-1920). Oil on canvas. Dated 1912

Young girl of Carovilli, Molise, Italy, 19th century. She wears a kerchief artfully folded around her head, and a symmetrical motley of patterns of gold braid and embroidery

Portrait of Captain Gilbert Heathcote RN, 1779-1831. Creator: William Owen
Portrait of Captain Gilbert Heathcote RN, 1779-1831

An Arapahoe Boy, c. 1882. Creator: George de Forest Brush
An Arapahoe Boy, c. 1882

Hinmatoowyalahtq it (Chief Joseph), 1879. Creator: Charles Milton Bell
Hinmatoowyalahtq it (Chief Joseph), 1879

Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany, WW1
Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany (1882-1951), son of Kaiser Wilhelm II, seen here in uniform on a patriotic postcard during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Slemish and the Braid - a copy negative view of the river in the foreground and the mountain behind. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Slemish). Date: circa early 1900s

NATIVE AMERICANS: SIGN LANGUAGE. The Shoshone chief Tendoy using signs to communicate with Huerito, an Apache chief, at Washington, D.C

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Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Maharaja of Baroda, Indian ruler
Sayajirao Gaekwad III (Shrimant Gopalrao Gaekwad) (1863-1939), Maharaja of Baroda from 1875 to 1939, and a notable reformist. Seen here during the First World War. Date: circa 1913-1914

Golfer James Braid at the PGA on Romford Links
Black and white photo of golfer James Braid playing the seventeenth green at the Professional Golfers Association tournament on the Romford Links. Braid went on to win the match. 1902

Advert for Peter Robinson, gentlemens clothing 1895
Christmas presents for gentlemen, smoking jackets and dressing gowns. 1895

Study of a Head for The Bower Meadow, 1872 (black chalk)
659777 Study of a Head for The Bower Meadow, 1872 (black chalk) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 39.2x31.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Head for The Bower Meadow)

ALASKA: ESKIMOS, c1905. A mother carrying her sleeping child on her back, Nome, Alaska. Photographed by the Lomen Brothers, c1905

R. Braid at Broughshane - a view of a stone bridge over the river. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Broughshane). Date: circa early 1900s

John Burgoyne / Chapman
JOHN BURGOYNE Dramatist and army officer (he surrendered at Saratoga in 1777)

Steel band festival, Point Fortin, Trinidad, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Umberto I, King of Italy (engraving)
8631652 Umberto I, King of Italy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Umberto I, (1844-1900), King of Italy. Illustration from Black and White

Portrait of M Rose Herschel aged 7 (1851) by her sister Maria, aged 11, 1851 (graphite, watercolour)
7342115 Portrait of M Rose Herschel aged 7 (1851) by her sister Maria, aged 11, 1851 (graphite, watercolour) by Herschel, Maria Sophia (1839-1929); 15.3x11.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Head of a West African woman, c.1775 (watercolour)
7341536 Head of a West African woman, c.1775 (watercolour) by Bray, Gabriel (1750-1823); 22.1x19 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Plaiting Sash Lines (engraving)
8642795 Plaiting Sash Lines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plaiting Sash Lines. Illustration for The Quiver (1889).); © Look and Learn.

Artistic sugar work by Paul Laurent: Two, plaited, pulled sugar baskets (b/w photo)
8652265 Artistic sugar work by Paul Laurent: Two, plaited, pulled sugar baskets (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two, plaited)

The Drummer in Firelight, (oil on canvas)
985245 The Drummer in Firelight, (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 51x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Drummer in Firelight. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953). Oil on canvas

Union Army Musicians Dress Coat
3501340 Union Army Musicians Dress Coat; Private Collection; (add.info.: This distinctive uniform coat with its red "herring-bone" pattern facing would immediately identify the soldier as a)

Domhnall and Plait, the Dane, at the Battle of Clontarf (engraving)
8629328 Domhnall and Plait, the Dane, at the Battle of Clontarf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Domhnall and Plait, the Dane, at the Battle of Clontarf)

New Zealand, 1890s: Maori Curios (b/w photo)
8662730 New Zealand, 1890s: Maori Curios (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maori Curios)

Young woman wearing a native American style costume (colour litho)
8655406 Young woman wearing a native American style costume (colour litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Braid: Weaving Together the Threads of History and Sport" Step into a world where tradition meets skill, as we unravel the captivating story behind the art of braiding. From ancient cultures to modern-day sports, this intricate technique has left its mark on various aspects of our lives. Gen C Gordon and Col Lith stand side by side, their tightly woven braid symbolizing unity and strength within their military ranks. A tribute to Lord Nelson's legacy, who led fearlessly from 1758 to 1805. Intriguingly, even golfing enthusiasts have embraced the beauty of braids. A jigsaw puzzle captures golfers at Prestwick Golf Course in Scotland circa 1914. The intertwining strands mirror the challenging paths these players navigate on their quest for victory. Walton Heath Golf Club in 1932 showcases how braided fairways add an extra layer of complexity to this beloved sport. Beyond sportsmanship lies a celebration fit for royalty. Witness The Army commemorating their Queen's birthday with elaborate braided uniforms that pay homage to centuries-old traditions. James Braid emerges as a central figure in both golfing history and Scottish heritage. His mastery over the game is depicted in a vintage photograph from around 1905, his hair neatly plaited alongside his impeccable swing. But let us not forget that braids transcend borders and cultures alike. Tsar Nicholas II of Russia proudly displays his regal braid while Ismail Enver Pasha leads Turkey through World War I with determination etched into every strand. Even indigenous communities embrace this timeless style; a Crow chief dons an intricately woven headdress representing wisdom passed down through generations. Braids also find themselves entwined within theatrical realms - George IV Players take center stage with stunning hairstyles showcasing creativity beyond imagination - each twist telling its own unique tale amidst performances dating back to '42 or '50? As we explore these glimpses into history, we realize that they are more than just a hairstyle.