Garter Collection (page 12)

WWI - Wearing a Derby Armlet - Comic Postcard
Bow-wow! I wonder what group shes in?! The first of the two things this postcard refers to is the Derby Armlet. In 1915, it was obvious that volunteers alone would not be enough to fill the armys

Jolly French beauty trying on her new hat. She seems to have forgotten to put her dress on first.... Date: circa 1890s

Picture No. 11050063
Timber Rattlesnakes gravid females basking with gravid Common Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) in group northeastern USA Date:

Picture No. 11050060
Timber Rattlesnakes gravid females basking with gravid Common Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) in group northeastern USA Date:

Picture No. 11050009
Common Garter Snake Pennsylvania, USA Date:

Picture No. 11050008
Common Garter Snake Pennsylvania, USA Date:

Picture No. 11050007
Common Garter Snake Pennsylvania, USA Date:

North America, USA, New Jersey, Bernardsville. Eastern Garter Snake in the grass
USA, New Jersey, Bernardsville. Eastern Garter Snake in the grass

Researcher holding a common garter snake, Thamnophis sirtalis, at Whistler BioBlitz event, Whistler, British Columbia

To Sing a Drinking Song in Dry America Miss Lilly Flohr who is to sing a drinking song in dry America 21 December 1922

Metal Garters
The new fashion in stockings is metal garters. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Garters
1920: A pair of garters. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Picture No. 10850747
Red-sided Garter Snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis) Date:

Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 and Empress of India from 1875. Three-quarter length portrait of queen wearing star

When the Day is Done, and My Work is Through, I Relax for Awhile, and Dream of You Postcard. ca. 1940, When the Day is Done, and My Work is Through, I Relax for Awhile, and Dream of You Postcard

Advertisement for Corsets. ca. 1936, LOCATION UKN

William IV (1765-1837), 1833, King of United Kingdom (1830-1837). Portrait by Sir Martin Archer Shee (1769-1850) of William in robes of Order of the Garter

William Cecil, lst Baron Burghley (1520-1598) appointed Secretary of State by Elizabeth I in 1558 and was the prominent English statesman of his age. Cecil in the robes of the Order of the Garter

William Paget, 1st Baron Paget of Beaudesert (1506-1563) English statesman and diplomat, adviser to Henry VIII. Comptroller of the Household to Edward VI

I Don t Hold Out and I Don t Stall, Don t Take Me Long At-All, At-All Postcard. ca. 1940, I Don t Hold Out and I Don t Stall, Don t Take Me Long At-All, At-All Postcard

GARTER INN AT WINDSOR, engraving 1890, UK, U. K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom
GARTER INN AT WINDSOR, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European, engraved image, history, arkheia, illustrative technique, engravement, engraving

Garter flask, 1920s prohibition
Garter flask. Dancer demonstrating the latest fashion for the use of a concealed garter flask for carrying alcoholic drinks during prohibition in the USA

The Edson Electro-Magnetic Garter. Advertisement from and American newspaper, 1881
ELECTRO-MAGNETIC GARTER. The Edson Electro-Magnetic Garter. Advertisement from and American newspaper, 1881

Elanoides forficatus, American swallow-tailed kite
Plate 72 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Thamnophis sp. garter snake
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled The Green Spotted Snake

Thamnophis sp. ribbon-snake
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled The Ribbon Snake

USA, Oregon, Multnomah County. Garter snake in garden

Richmond, Star and Garter Hotel, London and suburbs, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

His grace Francis Duke of Leeds. A Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter

Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles
Princess Mary, daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, later the Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, photographed with Viscount Lascelles, later the 6th Earl of Harewood

Order of the Garter bestowed at Windsor Castle Chapter Room
Investiture of his Royal Highness Frederick William of Prussia(1831-1888)(shown here in Prussian uniform) with the Order of the Garter, following his marriage to Victoria(Vicky)the Princess Royal

Peace Illuminations in Pall Mall at end of Crimean War
Fireworks and illuminations cheered the populace on the cessation of hostilities in the Crimean War. In this engraving the Ordnance Office, Pall Mall

Royal Command Portrait by Baron The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh portrayed in the Grand Entrance at Buckingham Palace, the Queen is seen in a yellow tulle evening gown decorated with sprays of

Advertisement for ladies garter
Advertisement for Le Ruban Tube Bicolore, a garter in red and blue to keep ladies stockings up and show off their thighs -- quick, elegant and simple. 1924

Sir Isaac Heard
SIR ISaC HEARD Herald, Garter king-of-arms Date: 1730 - 1822

Black Prince Knighted
EDWARD, BLACK PRINCE OF WALES The eldest son of Edward III is made a Knight of the Garter. Date: 1330 - 1376

Snakes mating
Red-sided garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis) mating. The snakes mate in the spring, after emerging from hibernation. Later that year, each female produces about 16 young

Red-sided garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis) in spring, emerging from hibernation. These snakes are in Manitoba, Canada

Snake tunnel. The fence guides snakes towards the tunnel under the road. This prevents them crossing the road and being killed by cars

Music cover for The Queen and Prince Alberts Polka, by Louis Antoine Jullien (1812-1860). Victoria and Albert are depicted early in their marriage, turned towards the viewer as they dance the polka

Garter banner of Queen Mary
The garter banner of Queen Mary, made at the Royal School of Art Needlework (now the Royal School of Needlework) in South Kensington, London

Bible presented to King George V
Detail of the cover of a Bible presented to King George V by the British and Foreign Bible Society

Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) Knight of the Garter
The Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) invested as Knight of the Garter. Seen here at the centre of the photograph, wearing a large plume of white feathers

Garter banner of King George V
The garter banner of King George V, made at the Royal School of Art Needlework (now the Royal School of Needlework) in South Kensington, London

Star and Garter Hotel, Richmond on Thames
The Star and Garter Hotel at Richmond on Thames, Surrey, at the time when it was up for sale. Towards the end of the 19th century the hotel suffered a gradual decline in business

Life / Souvenir d amour 1924
A gentleman in smoking jacket and fez leans upon the fireplace and ponders the ladies garter in his hand; a souvenir of love

Sea Legs; Twixt Calais And Dover
Two ladies sat on board a ship travelling from Calais and Dover. The weather is stormy causing a rough, uncomfortable journey and causing a saucy exposure of beautiful leg

Fairy stories by photography; Grimms stories illustrated
The little brother and sister: the little sister placing her golden garter round her brothers neck. Grimms fairy stories told with photographs and illustrations. From the Christmas Number 1907

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"An Emblem of Prestige and Tradition: The Illustrious Garter" The garter, a symbol steeped in history and regal significance, holds a place of honor within the United Kingdom's rich heritage. From Queen Elizabeth II to King George VI, this captivating accessory has adorned the legs of esteemed individuals throughout time. Intricately woven into the tapestry of royal life, the garter is not merely an article of clothing but a testament to power and prestige. A fine photographic portrait captures King George VI donning his garter with grace and dignity, showcasing its elegance as it encircles his leg. Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh stand together in 1954, their matching garters serving as a visual representation of their unbreakable bond. H. R. H Prince Albert, known as the Prince Consort, immortalized on canvas wearing his own garter serves as a reminder that even those closest to royalty are honored by this timeless tradition. From bustling streets like Putney in London to grand ceremonies held at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Berkshire; the allure of the garter transcends geographical boundaries. It evokes images of pomp and circumstance while paying homage to centuries-old rituals. Not limited solely to British monarchs or nobility alone; even high-ranking military figures such as King Edward VIII proudly display their affiliation with prestigious orders through their adorned garters. Officers from Heralds College also bear witness to this noble tradition through their meticulously crafted attire. As one delves deeper into its history, it becomes apparent that being bestowed with an Order of the Garter is no small feat. Reserved for those who have achieved greatness or displayed unwavering loyalty towards crown and country; these great orders serve as beacons guiding society towards excellence. Yet amidst all its grandeur lies moments where simplicity intertwines with opulence.