Chairing Collection

Joseph Harker, theatrical scenic artist
Joseph Cunningham Harker (1855-1927), theatrical scenic artist, depicted in a drawing by his son Roland on a Savage Club notice, probably for a Christmas celebration. 1919

Hogarth Election / 4Of4(C)
THE ELECTION Chairing the Member after the election plate 4 of 4

Procession of the Chairing of Sir Ralph Lopes, Baronet, the Newly-Elected MP for South Devon (engraving)
1617942 Procession of the Chairing of Sir Ralph Lopes, Baronet, the Newly-Elected MP for South Devon (engraving) by English School

A scene from 'Tom Brown's Schooldays'
5307715 A scene from 'Tom Brown's Schooldays'.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a scene from 'Tom Brown's Schooldays': Chairing Tom in the quadrangle)

The Chairing of Sir John Arnott at Cork on the completion of his three years mayoralty... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Chairing of Sir John Arnott at Cork on the completion of his three years mayoralty: the procession passing the Commercial Buildings, 1862. After the inauguration, on the 1st January, of Mr

The ceremony of initiating the new bard, T Llew Jones, at the Eisteddfod, Ebbw Vale. 6th August 1958

A Highland Soldiers Wedding at Stirling Castle, chairing the Bridegroom (engraving)
1059168 A Highland Soldiers Wedding at Stirling Castle, chairing the Bridegroom (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving)
1041253 Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Durham Election, Chairing of Lord A Vane, MP (engraving)
1618642 Durham Election, Chairing of Lord A Vane, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Durham Election, Chairing of Lord A Vane, MP)

The Kilkenny Election, Chairing of the Returned Members (engraving)
1618319 The Kilkenny Election, Chairing of the Returned Members (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kilkenny Election, Chairing of the Returned Members)

Marquis of Anglesey in his Bardic robes
Chairing the bard of the year at the Bangor Eisteddfod in 1902. Henry Pagt, 5th Anglesey, famously eccentric, fond of dressing up and amateur dramatics

The Welsh National Eisteddfod, at the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington (engraving)
1591345 The Welsh National Eisteddfod, at the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Welsh National Eisteddfod)

Military Life in Bermuda (engraving)
1041426 Military Life in Bermuda (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Life in Bermuda)

The Royal National Eisteddfod at Aberdare (engraving)
1041094 The Royal National Eisteddfod at Aberdare (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal National Eisteddfod at Aberdare)

A Parliamentary Election in the Eighteenth Century, chairing a Member (engraving)
1052743 A Parliamentary Election in the Eighteenth Century, chairing a Member (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The National Rifle Association at Wimbledon (engraving)
1057327 The National Rifle Association at Wimbledon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Rifle Association at Wimbledon)

Election Time in Hungary (engraving)
1622610 Election Time in Hungary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Election Time in Hungary. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 June 1884)

Chairing Mr Gladstone at Newark (engraving)
2781660 Chairing Mr Gladstone at Newark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chairing Mr Gladstone at Newark)

The Chairing of Richard Hart Davis, M. P. 1826 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831746 The Chairing of Richard Hart Davis, M.P. 1826 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Bird, Miss Martha (fl.1826); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

The Mold Eisteddfod, chairing the Bard (engraving)
1048957 The Mold Eisteddfod, chairing the Bard (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mold Eisteddfod, chairing the Bard)

The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley (b / w photo)
1056384 The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley)

Corby Pole Fair, "Chairing"and "Poleing"Visitors (b / w photo)
3091501 Corby Pole Fair, " Chairing" and " Poleing" Visitors (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corby Pole Fair)

The Chairing of Sir John Arnott at Cork on the Completion of his Three Years of Mayoralty
1620083 The Chairing of Sir John Arnott at Cork on the Completion of his Three Years of Mayoralty, the Procession passing the Commercial Buildings (engraving) by English School

The Return of the Troops from Egypt (engraving)
1061162 The Return of the Troops from Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of the Troops from Egypt)

The Return of the Troops after the Egyptian Campaign of 1882 (litho)
1063802 The Return of the Troops after the Egyptian Campaign of 1882 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Studies from Life in Ireland, VIII (litho)
1038020 Studies from Life in Ireland, VIII (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Studies from Life in Ireland, VIII)

A Supplementary Ceremony, the Undergraduates chairing the Newly-made Doctor (engraving)
1047480 A Supplementary Ceremony, the Undergraduates chairing the Newly-made Doctor (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Supplementary Ceremony)

The Oxford and Yale Universities Athletic Sports at the Queens Club Grounds, West Kensington (litho)
1107494 The Oxford and Yale Universities Athletic Sports at the Queens Club Grounds, West Kensington (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Schoolboy life (coloured engraving)
5997656 Schoolboy life (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy life)

The Bisley Meeting, Scenes in Camp (b / w photo)
1047967 The Bisley Meeting, Scenes in Camp (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bisley Meeting, Scenes in Camp)

Sketches at the Volunteer Camp, Wimbledon (engraving)
1045558 Sketches at the Volunteer Camp, Wimbledon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Volunteer Camp, Wimbledon)

The Atlantic Telegraph Cable of 1865, chairing Sir Samuel Canning at Hearts Content, Newfoundland (engraving)
1103592 The Atlantic Telegraph Cable of 1865, chairing Sir Samuel Canning at Hearts Content, Newfoundland (engraving) by English School

The chaired bard, T Llew Jones of Llandysul, stands while the sword of peace ceremony is carried out. The Eisteddfod, Ebbw Vale. 8th August 1958

The Archdruid talking to the chaired bard, T Llew Jones of Llandysul, during the chairing ceremony. The Eisteddfod, Ebbw Vale. 8th August 1958

The chaired bard, T Llew Jones of Llandysul is escorted to the platform at the Eisteddfod, Ebbw Vale. 8th August 1958

The Election, chairing the member, by William Hogarth
4.THE ELECTION Chairing the Member Date: 1758

The Election Chairing The Member Engraved By T E Nicholson After Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Council Meeting, Ghana, West Africa
Supreme Council Meeting of the Boy Scouts Association (Gold Coast Branch) in session, with the Governor and Chief Scout of the Gold Coast, Sir Charles Noble Arden-Clarke, in the Chair

Chairing Members Plate IV Four Prints Election
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The Kilkenny Election, Chairing of the Returned Members, 1852

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Durham Election, Chairing of Lord A. Vane, M.P. 1852

William Hogarth and Francois-Antoine Aveline, French (1727-1780), Chairing the Members, 1758, etching and engraving

The Mold Eisteddfod: Chairing the Bard, Wales, Uk, 1873 Engraving

Chairing a Political Prisoner Ireland, 1888 Engraving

A Parliamentary Election the Eighteenth Century: Chairing a Member, Uk

A Highland Soldiers Wedding at Stirling Castle: Chairing the Bridegroom, Uk, 1876

The Mold Eisteddfod: Chairing the Bard, Wales, Uk, 1873 Engraving

Chairing a Political Prisoner Ireland, 1888 Engraving

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"Chairing: A Celebration of Tradition and Triumph" Step into the world of chairing, a time-honored tradition that spans across various cultures and events. From theatrical spectacles to political victories, this captivating practice has left its mark throughout history. Joseph Harker, a masterful theatrical scenic artist, brings life to the Hogarth Election in his mesmerizing artwork. The vibrant procession of Sir Ralph Lopes being chaired as the newly-elected MP for South Devon fills the scene with excitement and anticipation. In another corner of Wales, at the Eisteddfod in Ebbw Vale, witness the enchanting ceremony of initiating T Llew Jones as a new bard. Clad in traditional robes, he is joyfully chaired amidst cheers and applause from an adoring crowd. The engraving depicting Sergeant Danvers being chaired at Trinity College Dublin after surviving an assassination attempt showcases both resilience and camaraderie within law enforcement circles. This act symbolizes unity in times of adversity. Travel north to Stirling Castle where Highland soldiers celebrate love through chairing rituals during weddings. The bridegroom is hoisted high above on chairs by jubilant friends and family members – a testament to their support for this union. Parliamentary elections come alive through vivid engravings capturing moments like Lord A Vane's triumphant chairing after winning Durham election or the lively scenes from Kilkenny Election where returned members are hailed with grandeur. At Welsh National Eisteddfod held at Royal Albert Hall in Kensington, witness Marquis of Anglesey donning his Bardic robes while being chaired – a true embodiment of cultural pride and artistic excellence coming together harmoniously. Even military life finds room for celebration as depicted in Bermuda's engraving showcasing soldiers engaging in jovial chairing customs amidst their duties. It serves as a reminder that even amid challenges, there is always space for joyous traditions.