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"Trappings: A Glimpse into the Opulent World of Royalty and Tradition" Step back in time to 1525, as Henry VIII, the illustrious King of England

Background imageTrappings Collection: Henry VIII, King of England (1491-1547) 1525, from Ancient Armour

Henry VIII, King of England (1491-1547) 1525, from Ancient Armour
STC136925 Henry VIII, King of England (1491-1547) 1525, from Ancient Armour by Samuel Rush Meyrick, 1824 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageTrappings Collection: King George V in his Coronation Robes

King George V in his Coronation Robes
King George V (1865-1936) in his Coronation Robes - 22nd June 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageTrappings Collection: Celtic Relics, Personal Ornaments of Gold and Bronze

Celtic Relics, Personal Ornaments of Gold and Bronze. Gold bracelet, three bronze fibulas, enamelled bronze horse trapping, enamelled ring, bronze torque, gold torque, gold earring, bronze ornament

Background imageTrappings Collection: A Knight Carrying the Arms of Verona, from the Codex Capodilista (vellum)

A Knight Carrying the Arms of Verona, from the Codex Capodilista (vellum)
XIR166036 A Knight Carrying the Arms of Verona, from the Codex Capodilista (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Civica, Padua, Italy; (add.info.: knight bearing the arms of Verona; )

Background imageTrappings Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Harnachement; Trappings; Anschirren (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Harnachement; Trappings; Anschirren (engraving)
7196322 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Harnachement; Trappings; Anschirren (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harnachement; Trappings; Anschirren)

Background imageTrappings Collection: Squadron of Life Guards cavalry in Queen Victoria s

Squadron of Life Guards cavalry in Queen Victoria s
Squadron of Life Guards cavalry in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State Procession on the Occasion of the August Ceremony

Background imageTrappings Collection: Portrait of Alfonso III Capuccino

Portrait of Alfonso III Capuccino
AII77875 Portrait of Alfonso III Capuccino by Loves, Matteo (fl.1615-33); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; English, out of copyright

Background imageTrappings Collection: Henry VII, King of England (1457-1509) and a Billman, 1490

Henry VII, King of England (1457-1509) and a Billman, 1490
STC136922 Henry VII, King of England (1457-1509) and a Billman, 1490, from Ancient Armour by Samuel Rush Meyrick, 1824 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageTrappings Collection: The Cook, c. 1735 (coloured engraving)

The Cook, c. 1735 (coloured engraving)
CHT177848 The Cook, c.1735 (coloured engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Background imageTrappings Collection: The Stonemason, c. 1735 (coloured engraving)

The Stonemason, c. 1735 (coloured engraving)
CHT173517 The Stonemason, c.1735 (coloured engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Background imageTrappings Collection: The Doctor, an allegorical costume design, after an image engraved by one of

The Doctor, an allegorical costume design, after an image engraved by one of
CHT176055 The Doctor, an allegorical costume design, after an image engraved by one of the Larmessin family, c.1640-84 (coloured engraving) by French School

Background imageTrappings Collection: The Soap Maker, c. 1735 (coloured engraving) (see also 170136)

The Soap Maker, c. 1735 (coloured engraving) (see also 170136)
CHT170137 The Soap Maker, c.1735 (coloured engraving) (see also 170136) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Background imageTrappings Collection: The Soap Maker, c. 1735 (coloured engraving) (see also 170137)

The Soap Maker, c. 1735 (coloured engraving) (see also 170137)
CHT170136 The Soap Maker, c.1735 (coloured engraving) (see also 170137) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Background imageTrappings Collection: Poster for La Perichole, an operetta by Jacques Offenbach (1819-80

Poster for La Perichole, an operetta by Jacques Offenbach (1819-80
CHT170481 Poster for La Perichole, an operetta by Jacques Offenbach (1819-80) Henri Meilhac (1830-97) and Ludovic Halevy (1834-1908) 1868 (lithograph) by Jannin, A

Background imageTrappings Collection: The Cook, c. 1735 (coloured engraving)

The Cook, c. 1735 (coloured engraving)
CHT168348 The Cook, c.1735 (coloured engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Background imageTrappings Collection: A State Elephant in all its Trappings (colour litho)

A State Elephant in all its Trappings (colour litho)
3634032 A State Elephant in all its Trappings (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A State Elephant in all its Trappings)

Background imageTrappings Collection: View of a Puri Cabin in Brazil, c. 1820 (colour litho)

View of a Puri Cabin in Brazil, c. 1820 (colour litho)
CHT177276 View of a Puri Cabin in Brazil, c.1820 (colour litho) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTrappings Collection: Native of the Caribbean with a parrot, from a manuscript on plants

Native of the Caribbean with a parrot, from a manuscript on plants
CHT177273 Native of the Caribbean with a parrot, from a manuscript on plants and civilization in the Antilles, c.1686 (w/c on paper) by Plumier, Charles (1646-1704); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageTrappings Collection: Here Begynneth the Knightes Tale, illustration from

Here Begynneth the Knightes Tale, illustration from
XJF147340 Here Begynneth the Knightes Tale, illustration from The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1345-1400) printed by William Caxton (c.1422-91) 1434 (woodcut) (b/w photo)

Background imageTrappings Collection: Equestrian trappings and a plum branch, c. 1860 (colour woodblock print)

Equestrian trappings and a plum branch, c. 1860 (colour woodblock print)
880836 Equestrian trappings and a plum branch, c.1860 (colour woodblock print) by KihAc (fl.c.1860); 18.4x24.3 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mr

Background imageTrappings Collection: Caesars Tower, Warwick (photo)

Caesars Tower, Warwick (photo)
727541 Caesars Tower, Warwick (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caesars Tower, Warwick)

Background imageTrappings Collection: Exhibition of the Queens Jubilee Gifts at St Jamess Palace (engraving)

Exhibition of the Queens Jubilee Gifts at St Jamess Palace (engraving)
1591414 Exhibition of the Queens Jubilee Gifts at St Jamess Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTrappings Collection: A Visit to the Koubbeh Palace, the Khedives Private Residence (litho)

A Visit to the Koubbeh Palace, the Khedives Private Residence (litho)
1064053 A Visit to the Koubbeh Palace, the Khedives Private Residence (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to the Koubbeh Palace)

Background imageTrappings Collection: Ms 927 Fol. 17v Theological and Cardinal Virtues, from Ethics

Ms 927 Fol. 17v Theological and Cardinal Virtues, from Ethics
XIR165170 Ms 927 Fol.17v Theological and Cardinal Virtues, from Ethics, Politics and Economics by Aristotle (384-322 BC) (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen

Background imageTrappings Collection: A Knight Armed for the Bond, 1512, engraved by W. Maddocks

A Knight Armed for the Bond, 1512, engraved by W. Maddocks
STC136921 A Knight Armed for the Bond, 1512, engraved by W. Maddocks, from Ancient Armour by Samuel Rush Meyrick, 1824 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageTrappings Collection: Camel Conveying a Bride to her Husband, engraved by Denis Dighton (1792-1827

Camel Conveying a Bride to her Husband, engraved by Denis Dighton (1792-1827
STC75456 Camel Conveying a Bride to her Husband, engraved by Denis Dighton (1792-1827) plate 16 from A Narrative of Travels in Northern Africa, pub

Background imageTrappings Collection: Native of the Caribbean with his weapons, from a manuscript on plants

Native of the Caribbean with his weapons, from a manuscript on plants
CHT177272 Native of the Caribbean with his weapons, from a manuscript on plants and civilization in the Antilles, c.1686 (w/c on paper) by Plumier, Charles (1646-1704); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageTrappings Collection: The Governor-Generals State Howdah, 1863 (chromolitho)

The Governor-Generals State Howdah, 1863 (chromolitho)
STC108692 The Governor-Generals State Howdah, 1863 (chromolitho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageTrappings Collection: FRENCH REV LOOT CHURCHES

FRENCH REV LOOT CHURCHES
French Revolutionaries loot the churches and parade through the streets with religious trappings. Date: November 1793

Background imageTrappings Collection: A fantasy goldsmith

A fantasy goldsmith, wearing an elaborate costume made up of the trappings of his trade. Date: circa 1700

Background imageTrappings Collection: Bedouin life Trans-Jordan Syrian Bedouin Damascus district

Bedouin life Trans-Jordan Syrian Bedouin Damascus district
Bedouin life in Trans-Jordan. Syrian Bedouin from the Damascus district. Mounted with oriental saddle and trappings. 1920, Jordan

Background imageTrappings Collection: Troika on a Russian street

Troika on a Russian street. Date: early 20th century

Background imageTrappings Collection: Queen Anne of Denmark

Queen Anne of Denmark (1574-1619), wife of King James I of England, seen here on horseback

Background imageTrappings Collection: State elephant, Baroda (Vadodara), Gujarat, India

State elephant, Baroda (Vadodara), Gujarat, India. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageTrappings Collection: Philibert Delorme (Mono)

Philibert Delorme (Mono)
PHILIBERT DELORME French architect, depicted with the trappings of his trade Date: 1510 - 1570

Background imageTrappings Collection: People on a donkey cart, Naples, Italy

People on a donkey cart, Naples, Italy
People on a decorated donkey cart, Naples, Italy. Date: late 19th century

Background imageTrappings Collection: Two Camels ca 1843 Watercolors gouache black chalk

Two Camels ca 1843 Watercolors gouache black chalk
Artokoloro

Background imageTrappings Collection: Charles I as Prince of Wales on Horseback, from The Book of Kings, 1618

Charles I as Prince of Wales on Horseback, from The Book of Kings, 1618
XJF397686 Charles I as Prince of Wales on Horseback, from The Book of Kings, 1618 (engraving) by Elstrack, Renold (1570-1625); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I (1600-49) King of England

Background imageTrappings Collection: The Entry of Joan of Arc (1412-31) into Orleans, 8th May 1429, 1843 (oil on canvas)

The Entry of Joan of Arc (1412-31) into Orleans, 8th May 1429, 1843 (oil on canvas)
XIR37024 The Entry of Joan of Arc (1412-31) into Orleans, 8th May 1429, 1843 (oil on canvas) by Scheffer, Henry (1798-1862); 425x483 cm; Chateau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageTrappings Collection: Tournament in Honour of Christian I of Denmark at Castello di Malpaga in 1474, detail

Tournament in Honour of Christian I of Denmark at Castello di Malpaga in 1474, detail
XIR168198 Tournament in Honour of Christian I of Denmark at Castello di Malpaga in 1474, detail from the right hand side (fresco) by Romanino, Girolamo (c.1485-c.1566) (attr.to); Castello di Malpaga

Background imageTrappings Collection: St James the Apostle (St James the Great) Patron saint of Spain. Horses trappings

St James the Apostle (St James the Great) Patron saint of Spain. Horses trappings show scallop shells, the saints symbol. Woodcut

Background imageTrappings Collection: Arab man and his horse

Arab man and his horse
An arab man and his horse, the latter wearing a decorative saddle and bridle. Date: early 20th century

Background imageTrappings Collection: French Rev Loot Churches

French Rev Loot Churches
French Revolutionaries loot the churches and parade through the streets with religious trappings

Background imageTrappings Collection: Tsarist Arms Removed

Tsarist Arms Removed
The trappings of tsarist Russia are swiftly removed : a shopkeeper at Tomsk, Siberia, removes the tsarist coat of arms of which he was once so proud !

Background imageTrappings Collection: European Culture / Ethiopi

European Culture / Ethiopi
The Italians, having conquered Ethiopia, bestow the benefits of European culture, such as the trappings of Roman Catholicism

Background imageTrappings Collection: Mme. Schliemann & Jewels

Mme. Schliemann & Jewels
MADAME SCHLIEMANN wife of archeologist Heinrich Schliemann, wearing ornaments found at Mycenae and supposed by her husband to be the property of Helen of Troy

Background imageTrappings Collection: Rc Satire Trappings 1520

Rc Satire Trappings 1520
False devotion : satire on the trappings of religion which are seen as more important than true religious feeling


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"Trappings: A Glimpse into the Opulent World of Royalty and Tradition" Step back in time to 1525, as Henry VIII, the illustrious King of England, adorns himself with ancient armor from a bygone era. The trappings of power are not limited to mere clothing; they encompass an entire lifestyle. Fast forward to King George V's coronation day, where he is resplendent in his majestic robes. These ceremonial garments symbolize centuries-old traditions and the weighty responsibilities that come with being a monarch. Delve into Celtic relics, exquisite personal ornaments crafted from gold and bronze. These treasures tell tales of ancient civilizations and their reverence for beauty and prestige. Travel across oceans to witness a troika gliding through Russian streets. The ornate carriage represents both luxury and practicality—a fusion of artistry and functionality unique to this culture. Queen Anne of Denmark graces our vision next, her regal presence enhanced by lavish trappings fit for royalty. Her attire reflects her status as queen consort while embodying elegance beyond compare. Venturing further eastward brings us face-to-face with a state elephant in Baroda, Gujarat, India—an awe-inspiring creature adorned with vibrant decorations that celebrate its importance within Indian culture. Marvel at the knight carrying Verona's coat of arms—etched onto vellum within the Codex Capodilista—a testament to chivalry and heraldry intertwined throughout history. Le Vocabulaire Illustre captures our attention next—an engraving showcasing various harnesses (harnachement), trappings (trappins), and hitching techniques (anschirren). This visual compendium offers insight into equestrian customs spanning generations. Witness a squadron of Life Guards cavalry during Queen Victoria's reign—the epitome of military grandeur fused with royal pageantry. Their meticulously designed uniforms exemplify tradition upheld by these elite soldiers.