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Upper Class Collection

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Queen Elizabeth I engraving from 1855 photo & colour work by D Walker

Queen Elizabeth I engraving from 1855 photo & colour work by D Walker
Vintage engraving of Queen Elizabeth the First of England reigned from 1558 to 1603. She was also known as The Virgin Queen, Gloriana, or Good Queen Bess

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Young Queen Victoria

Young Queen Victoria
Vintage engraving showing high society ladies being presented to the young Queen Victoria of Great Britain

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Canterbury Tales - The Knight

Canterbury Tales - The Knight
The Knight, a character in " The Canterbury Tales"

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Robert the Bruce

Robert the Bruce at the altar of enemy

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Foxhounds invading a Victorian house

Foxhounds invading a Victorian house
A member of the local fox hunt has followed the foxhounds into a smart house - thankfully, without his horse - where the behaviour of the hounds is causing considerable uproar

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor

Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Illustration of a Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Queen Elizabeth I (XXXL)

Queen Elizabeth I (XXXL)
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth (1533-1603)engraved by W.I.Fry(1789-1843) from the original of Zucchero(1529-1566)

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Victorian Christmas revels

Victorian Christmas revels
A riotous Victorian Christmas party in full swing. From Old Christmas: From The Sketch Book of Washington Irvinga, illustrated by Randolph Caldecott and published by Macmillan & Co, London, in 1882

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Members of the Palm Beach Tennis Club

Members of the Palm Beach Tennis Club
(Original Caption) 2/8/1927-Palm Beach

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Steward Serving Tea on Ocean Liner

Steward Serving Tea on Ocean Liner
(Original Caption) A steward serves tea aboard an ocean liner. Undated photograph

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Dancing at a Wedding Party

Dancing at a Wedding Party
The wedding of Emily Randolph and Philip Stevenson

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Formal Ballroom Dancing

Formal Ballroom Dancing
(Original Caption) New York City historic - Formal Ballroom dancing, Illustration. Undated

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Portrait of Truman Capote

Portrait of Truman Capote
(Original Caption) Truman Capote with his copy of his short story "A Christmas Memory." (Photo on Book:Young Truman with his favorite Aunt Sook) 10/25/1966

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Statue (1871 engraving)

Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Statue (1871 engraving)
Apsley House, with Hyde Park Corner and the Wellington Statue, looking towards Knightsbridge and Sloane Street, with Hyde Park on the right

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Georgian woman with four men

Georgian woman with four men
A middle-aged and quite homely Georgian era lady, who is managing to hold the attention of four gentleman who are hanging on her every word! From R

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Victorian man leading a lady out to dance

Victorian man leading a lady out to dance
A prim and proper Victorian couple heading for the dance floor at a ball

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Antique photograph of horserace derby in Chicago

Antique photograph of horserace derby in Chicago

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Henry John Temple

Henry John Temple
"Henry John Temple ( 1784-1865) 3rd Viscount Palmerston

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Three blind mice painting, sepia

Three blind mice painting, sepia
"Three blind mice, Three blind mice, See how they run, See how they run, They all ran after the farmer's wife, She cut off their tails with a carving knife

Background imageUpper Class Collection: 18th Century Fashion - Madame de Pompadour

18th Century Fashion - Madame de Pompadour
Vintage engraving of Madame de Pompadour during the Reign of Louis XV, 1746

Background imageUpper Class Collection: 18th Century Fashion - Paris

18th Century Fashion - Paris
Vintage engraving of a caouple in the fashion of Paris during the Reign of Louis XV, 1763. Modes et costumes historiques 1864

Background imageUpper Class Collection: History of Fashion, French upper class family 1760

History of Fashion, French upper class family 1760
Vintage engraving of a French upper class family and military officer from 1760

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette
Vintage engraving of Marie Antoinette during the Reign of Louis XVI, 1788

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Princess of Lamballe

Princess of Lamballe
Vintage engraving of the Princess de Lamballe during the Reign of Louis XVI, 1788

Background imageUpper Class Collection: 18th Century Fashion - Baroness

18th Century Fashion - Baroness
Vintage engraving of a Baroness during the Reign of Louis XVI, 1783. Modes et costumes historiques 1864

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Paris Fashion of the 18th Century

Paris Fashion of the 18th Century
Vintage engraving of Paris fashion during the Reign of Louis XVI, 1787. Modes et costumes historiques 1864

Background imageUpper Class Collection: History of Fashion, French men and woman from 1760

History of Fashion, French men and woman from 1760
Vintage engraving of 18th century French woman wearing a elegant dress with large Pannier. And young gentlemen wearing hunting suits

Background imageUpper Class Collection: 18th Century Fashion - The Baskets

18th Century Fashion - The Baskets
Vintage engraving of a lady wearing a Hoop skirt (Pannier) during the Reign of Louis XV, 1729. Modes et costumes historiques 1864

Background imageUpper Class Collection: 18th Century Fashion - Duchess

18th Century Fashion - Duchess
Vintage engraving of a Duchess during the Reign of Louis XVI, 1783. Modes et costumes historiques 1864

Background imageUpper Class Collection: 18th Century Fashion - Marquise

18th Century Fashion - Marquise
Vintage engraving of a Marquise wearing a Hoop skirt (Pannier) during the Reign of Louis XV, 1740. Modes et costumes historiques 1864

Background imageUpper Class Collection: La Fontaines Fables - Fly and the Ant

La Fontaines Fables - Fly and the Ant
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Fly and the Ant

Background imageUpper Class Collection: La Fontaines Fables - Rat and the Elephant

La Fontaines Fables - Rat and the Elephant
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Rat and the Elephant

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Victorian London - Holland House Garden Party

Victorian London - Holland House Garden Party
" Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Victorian London - Wedding at the Abbey

Victorian London - Wedding at the Abbey
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. A wedding at Westminster Abbey

Background imageUpper Class Collection: La Fontaines Fables - Cobbler and the Banker

La Fontaines Fables - Cobbler and the Banker
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Cobbler and the Banker

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Victorian London - Chiswick Fete

Victorian London - Chiswick Fete
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. Chiswick Fete

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Queen Catherine Parr, widow of Henry VIII

Queen Catherine Parr, widow of Henry VIII
Queen Catherine Parr, the sixth and last wife - and ultimately widow - of King Henry VIII of England

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Alfred the Great

Alfred the Great
" Portrait of King Alfred the great ( 849-899)From ancient coin

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Wiiliam Murray

Wiiliam Murray
" William Murray firt Earl of Mansfield ob 1793, engraved by H.T.Ryall from the original of Sir Joshua Reynolds, in the collection of the arl of Mansfield

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Edward Geoffrey Stanley, Prime Minister

Edward Geoffrey Stanley, Prime Minister
" Edward Geoffrey Stanley, Earl of Derby(1799-1869), engraved by Holl from a photograph by Mayall

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Charles James Fox (XXXL)

Charles James Fox (XXXL)
Charles James Fox (1749-1806)

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Robert Harley

Robert Harley
" Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford (ob 1724), engraved by W.T.Mote from the original of sir Godfrey Kneller in the british Museum

Background imageUpper Class Collection: John Manners

John Manners
" General John Manners, Marquis of Granby (1721-1770), Engraved by H.Robinson from the original of sir Joshua Reynolds in the Collection of the earl of Egremont

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Queen of Bohemia

Queen of Bohemia
Elisabeth, Queen of Bohemia (1596-1662)

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Napoleon III and Empress EugA©nie

Napoleon III and Empress EugA©nie
" Vintage engraving of Napoleon III

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Henry Percy

Henry Percy
" Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland (1564-1632)Engraved by J.Cochran from the original of Vandyke in the collection of the Earl of Egremont

Background imageUpper Class Collection: John 1st Baron Somers

John 1st Baron Somers
" John, first Lord Somers ob 1716, engraved by W.T Mote, from the original of Kneller, in the collection of the Earl of Hardwick

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Earf of St Vincent

Earf of St Vincent
John Jervis, 1s Earl of St Vincent (1735-1823)

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Robert Bertie

Robert Bertie
" Robert Bertie, Earl of Lindsey ob 1642, engraved by H.Robinson from the original of Vandyke, in the collection of the Baroness Willoughby of Eresby

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Queen anne (XXXL)

Queen anne (XXXL)
Portrait of Queen anne(1665-1714)from a painting by Kneller (1646-1723)and engraved in 1850 by John Cochran( 1821-1867).Now in the public domain.Queen Anne

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Earl of Sandwich

Earl of Sandwich
" Edward Montagu

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Sir Philip Sidney

Sir Philip Sidney
" Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586)Engraved by H.Robinson from the original of Sir Antoine More in the collection of the Duke of Bedford

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Robert Rich Earl of Warwick

Robert Rich Earl of Warwick
" Portrait of Robert Rich Earl of Warwick, ob 1658engraved by H.Robinson from the original of Vandykein the collection of the earl of Hardwicke

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell
Portrait of Oliver Cromwell ( 1599-1658) engraved by Scriven and published in London by Virtue & Cie in 1854.Digital restoration by Pictore ( Sepia Toned )Very high resolution available XXXL

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Anne Hyde

Anne Hyde
" Anne Hyde Duchess of York ( 1638-1671)Engraved by P.Lightfoot from the original of sir Lely in the collection of the Earl of Clarendon

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Frances Howard

Frances Howard
" Frances Howard, Duchess of Richmond (1578-1639)engraved by P

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Charles Pratt, sepia toned (XXXL)

Charles Pratt, sepia toned (XXXL)
" Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden (1714 aa 1794) was an English lawyer, judge and Whig politicianFrom the original by Dance, in the collection of the marquis Camden

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Richard the Lionheart (XXXL)

Richard the Lionheart (XXXL)
Vintage portrait of Richard I the lionheart ( 1157-1199) engraved and published par London Virtue &Cie in 1882.Digital restoration by Pictore ( Sepia toned )Richard coeur de Lion

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Anne Cliford

Anne Cliford
" Lady Anne Cliford, Countess of Dorset, Pembroke, and Montgomery

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Anne Carr

Anne Carr
" Anne carr, Countess of Bedford (1615-1684)Engraved by J.Cochran (1821-1865) from the original (1638) of Vandyke ( 1599-1641)in the collection of the Earl of Egremont

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Dorothy Sidney

Dorothy Sidney
" Dorothy Sidney, countess of Sunderland (1617-1684)engraved by H.T.Ryall from the original of VanDyke inthe collection of the Earl of Egremont

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Henry Fitzalan (XXXL)

Henry Fitzalan (XXXL)
" Henry Fitzalan (ob 1580) Earl of Arundel, engraved by H.Robinson, from the original of Holbein (1497-1543), in the collection of the marquis of Bath

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Fashion clothes and hairstyle models from the 1800s

Fashion clothes and hairstyle models from the 1800s

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Outraged

Outraged
It is difficult to know who is the more outraged here - the gentleman with the beard, the servant, or the group of people at this social gathering

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Locomotives and Railway Cars Engraving

Locomotives and Railway Cars Engraving
Engraved illustrations of the Construction of Locomotives and Railway Cars from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851. Copyright has expired on this artwork

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Queen Victoria of Great Britain (1874 illustration)

Queen Victoria of Great Britain (1874 illustration)
An illustration from " The Family Friend" published by S.W. Partridge & Co. (London, 1874). Queen Victoria in middle age

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Queen Victoria and Napoleon III

Queen Victoria and Napoleon III
Vintage engraving from 1856 of showing Queen Victoria investing Napoleon III with the Insignia of the Order of the Garter in April 1855++Inspector

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Royal Wedding of Prince Leopold and Princess Helena 1882

Royal Wedding of Prince Leopold and Princess Helena 1882
Vintage engraving of the Royal Wedding of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany and Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont. Queen Victoria kissing the bride on the cheek. The London Illustrated News, 1882

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria
" Vintage engraving of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland as a young woman, wearing her wedding dress

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Victorian men with their dogs

Victorian men with their dogs
Three Victorian men with a pack of assorted dogs. One of the men appears to be blowing a whistle

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Georgian woman asleep in a church box pew

Georgian woman asleep in a church box pew
A smartly dressed Georgian era woman asleep in a church box pew, while other members of the congregation look on disapprovingly. From " R

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Mother, children and nursemaid in the nursery

Mother, children and nursemaid in the nursery
A Victorian mother in the nursery with the nurse main, a baby and her little son, who is obviously planning on going hunting, properly dressed or not! From " R

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Child on a pony

Child on a pony
A small boy whipping his pony up the road at speed, with a toddler in each pannier and the groom puffing along beside them, trying his best to keep up. From R

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Grand lady just dismounted from her horse

Grand lady just dismounted from her horse
A grand lady who has just dismounted from her horse and is entering her mansion, watched by various awestruck adults and children. From R

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Father laying down the law to his daughters

Father laying down the law to his daughters
A stern-looking father laying down the law to his daughters about something - probably Youare not going out in thata! From R

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Pie decorated with peacock feathers

Pie decorated with peacock feathers
A family sitting at a dinner table opposite a large pie decorated with peacock feathers

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Rich man strives to rise, by the poor mans labour

Rich man strives to rise, by the poor mans labour
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, The Rich man strives to rise, by the poor mans labour

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Two Victorian gentlemen fighting in a park

Two Victorian gentlemen fighting in a park, to the horror of a female onlooker and amusement of her companion. The horse leaning against a tree just looks bored

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Illustration of Tecuhtli, a high ranking Aztec nobleman

Illustration of Tecuhtli, a high ranking Aztec nobleman

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Illustration of Pipiltin nobleman

Illustration of Pipiltin nobleman

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Palais de Glace - Iceskating

Palais de Glace - Iceskating

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Industrial Cabaret

Industrial Cabaret
7th January 1956: Cabaret dancers from Eve, an exclusive French nightclub in Londons Regent Street, wearing costumes on the theme of the British Industries Fair

Background imageUpper Class Collection: Queen Victoria on her Coronation Day in 1838

Queen Victoria on her Coronation Day in 1838
The young Queen Victoria on her Coronation Day in 1838: she became Queen the previous year, aged 18



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