Sash Collection (page 56)

Baghdad, Iraq. Opening of the Iraq Parliament by the regent. The regent with the prime minister General Nuri as-Said on his left, receiving the salute of the guard of honour

Mythological Buddhist or Hindu figure, full-length, standing, facing front, with long green sash and flaming green halo behind his head. Date 1878?

Mustafa III, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Mustafa III (House of Osman), Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (reigned 1757-1774). Date: 1717 - 1774

Carnival Queen and attendants, Walton, Essex
The Carnival Queen and her two attendants during the 1955 carnival procession through Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. 1955

Newspaper delivery boys and girls, Walton, Essex
The girls and boys who delivered newspapers for Mark James & Son, newsagents of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. They were given a treat on 2 September 1953 when they were all taken to Wembley to see Tex

Woman on telephone reporting something suspicious
A woman seen through the front window of her house, speaking on the telephone to report something suspicious, possibly an attempted burglary

New Baby card - humorous
Humorous new baby greetings postcard, featuing a screaming little darling, bearing a label featuring the note To the owner - this side up with care - FRAGILE! 1911

Two little girls on an Easter postcard
A Happy Easter -- two little girls kissing on an Easter greetings postcard. A blackboard on an easel stands at the side, and there are coloured eggs, chicks and flowers on the floor

General Terauchi - Japanese Minister of War
Terauchi Masatake (18521919) - Japanese military officer and politician. Field Marshal in the Imperial Japanese Army and the 18th Prime Minister of Japan from 9 October 1916 to 29th September 1918

Young Edwardian woman with a dog
A young Edwardian woman poses for her photograph with a small white dog. They are standing in a garden with a house just behind them. She is wearing a smartly tailored suit and a large hat

Bedroom Furniture
A modern desk brings this Victorian garret bedroom up to date! Date: 1930s

Little girl with large dog
A little girl looks down at her large dog, reclining on the floor, on this birthday greetings postcard. Date: early 20th century

Illustration, Baby Mine, showing a young mother in a long pink dress holding up her baby. 1885

HM Albert I - King of Belgium
HM Albert I (1875 - 1934) - King of Belgium Date: circa 1910

Mongolian Bride
A Mongolian Bride awaiting her wedding Date: circa 1930s

Samuel Johnsons House
DR SAMUEL JOHNSONs house at 17 Gough Square, off Fleet Street, London. Johnston lived here from 1748 - 1759. Date: built 1700

Haworth Parsonage
HAWORTH View of the Haworth Parsonage, in West Yorkshire, now a museum. The Bronte family moved there in 1820. Date: built 1778 - 1779

Georgian Terrace
A delightful terrace of Georgian town houses, with shuttered windows, at Barnefield Crescent in the heart of the city of Exeter, Devon, England. Date: circa 1800

Bansall Village Cross
The tall and slender cross, surmounting many steps at Bansall, near Matlock, Derbyshire, England. Date: late 1930s

Illustration, Going to See Grandmamma, showing a young mother taking two little girls to visit their grandmother. 1885

Cover design, Kate Greenaways Painting Book, with outlines from her various works for boys and girls to paint. circa 1880s

Young girl with purple flowers and sash

Two young ladies in outfits by Bernard
Two fashionable young ladies in autumn outfits by Bernard. On the left, an afternoon dress in crepe and lace, with a low-slung green sash tied at the hip

Little girl looking after a sick baby
A little girl looking after her sick baby brother. She has given him some medicine and now hes asleep in his cradle. She hopes that when he wakes up he will be better again. 1897

Young lady in white tubular dress by Beer
Young lady wearing white tubular crepe dress, bateau neckline, sash around hips, with a blue embroidered scene and blue hem, by Beer. 1924

Three young ladies in dresses by Beer
Three young ladies wearing dresses by Beer. On the left, a sleeveless black dress with white large pebble print, sash around hips and red bow

Initiation Ceremony for the Sublime Knight
Down on one knee between three impaled heads, the recipient receives the sash of the Sublime Knight Elect. 1890s

Le Coup De Vent (The Gale)
Le Coup De Vent ( The Gale ) Women dressed in light yellow dress trying to hold a large bouquet of flowers that are being blown away by the wind

Sir James Moncrieff Grierson
Lieutenant General Sir James Moncrieff Grierson (1859 1914). Date: circa 1910

Queen Elizabeth II North America visit - Ottawa Parliament
Queen Elizabeth II, with the Duke of Edinburgh at her side, opens Canadian parliament in Ottawa. She is reading the speech from the throne, and is watched in the foreground by federal judges

American Scouts looking at badges
A man points to some badges on a sash while a group of American Scouts crowd round to look at them. circa 1960s

Indian Barber
An Indian Barber Date: circa 1910s

Princely Costume C17Th
German Princely costumes: Armour worn with a lace edge sash, falling collar & reverse cuffs; breeches & doublet trimmed with lace - even the shoe roses are made of lace. Date: 1625 - 1640

GERMAN NOBLES 1570-88
Two German noblemen wear small ruffs, doublets, cut-fingered pumps, hose or breeches ornamented with embroidery or ribbon bows, a sleeveless jerkin & short cloak. Date: 1570 - 1588

Young mother and her child
A young mother holds her energetic toddler by the hands to prevent her from falling. first published 1881

Victorian Terrace
Two double bayed Victorian terraced houses, which have both had the misfortune to be pebbledashed, probably in the 1960s or 1970s. Date: late 19th century

20S Fashion / Jean Lanvin
Mlle Jane Renouard in a Jean Lanvin dress: bateau or boat neckline, sleeves with bell shaped tapered cuffs, godet style drapery, sequined sash, a cloche hat & court shoes. Date: late 1920s

WOMENs SUITS FOR 1948
Costumes or suits with narrow, straight skirts & various styles of double-breasted jacket, some with hip pockets. Hats are worn on the side of the head

Blind Mans Buff / Simmons
Children playing Blind Mans Buff at a party Date: 1885

Mfs Carnot / Van Fair 1889
MARIE-FRANCOIS-SADI CARNOT French politician and President Date: 1837 - 1894

Domestic Cattle, Simmental cow, show champion with sash and rosettes, Northern Ireland, july

PORTRAIT OF A ZAPATISTA. Painting by an unknown Mexican artist, 20th century

CHARLES III (1716-1788). King of Spain, 1759-1788. Also Charles I, Duke of Parma, 1731-1735; and Charles IV, King of Napes and Sicily, 1734-1759. Oil painting by Francisco Goya, c1787

GEUR2A-00116
People from Valencia (left) and Granada, Spain, in their native attire. Antique hand-colored print

Thailand, Ayutthaya. Statues of sitting buddhas wearing orange - golden clothes around the chest, meditating at Ayutthaya, former capital of the Siem Empire

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

Little Victorian girl in lacy dress with tartan trimmings
A little Victorian girl poses in the photographers studio, wearing a white lacy dress with tartan trimmings. Her blonde hair is in ringlets

Little Edwardian girl in a garden, Mid Wales
A little Edwardian girl in a white dress and dark sash poses in a garden, Mid Wales

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"Sash: A Symbol of Power, Influence, and Legacy" Throughout history, the sash has been worn by individuals who have left an indelible mark on society. From Queen Elizabeth II, the beloved monarch of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, to influential figures like Gen C Gordon and Col Lith, this accessory holds great significance. In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II donned her coronation robes with a majestic sash draped across her shoulder. The artist Sterling Henry Nahum Baron captured this iconic moment that symbolized her reign as a powerful leader. The suffragette movement led by Pankhurst in Manchester Docks fought tirelessly for women's rights. Their determination was embodied in their symbolic sashes proudly displayed during protests. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, known as the father of modern Turkey, wore a sash that represented his vision for progress and reform. Similarly, Reza Shah Pahlavi of Iran used his regal sash to signify authority during his transformative rule. Even fictional characters found themselves adorned with significant sashes. In Hannah Humphrey's depiction of "The King of Brobdingnag" from Gulliver's Travels published in 1803, we see how even imaginary realms recognize the power behind this accessory. The military also embraces the importance of tradition and honor through their use of ceremonial sashes. As they celebrate the birthday of their queen or pay homage to Field Marshal Lord Roberts' leadership during South Africa's conflicts in 1902 - these symbols serve as reminders of duty and loyalty. Portraits throughout history capture distinguished individuals wearing magnificent sashes; Nelson exuding bravery on panel canvas or Queen Victoria radiating elegance circa 1880 – all showcasing how these adornments elevate one's stature. Lastly but not leastly is Princess Elizabeth herself before she ascended to become Queen Elizabeth II.