Velvet Collection (#4)

Portrait of Pope Pius V, c1566. Creator: Bartolomeo Passarotti
Portrait of Pope Pius V, c1566. The aging, enthroned pope turns toward the viewer while making the sign of blessing with his right hand

Portrait of Pope Clement XIII, 1759. Creator: Anton Raphael Mengs
Portrait of Pope Clement XIII, 1759. Clement XIII was of the Venetian Rezzonico family and reigned as pope from 1758 to 1769

Portrait of Mrs. Decatur Howard Miller (Eliza Credilla Hare), c1850. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Portrait of Mrs. Decatur Howard Miller (Eliza Credilla Hare), c1850. The artist's sister-in-law is standing with her back to a mirror, which, in turn, reflects her bare neck and shoulders

Valentin Heider, 1605-1665, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Valentin Heider, 1605-1665, c17th century

Paris Fashions for the New Year, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for the New Year, 1860. 1. Morning Toilet. Double-skirted taffety dress; the under skirt is plain, and the upper one largely rounded off at the lower corners

Fashions for December, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for December, 1858. Dress of green droguet, spotted with black velvet. The dress has two skirts and both have side trimmings, formed of rows of black velvet...The corsage

Study of a Man in Turkish Dress, 1854. Creator: Amalia Lindegren
Study of a Man in Turkish Dress, 1854

Charles XII, 1715. Creator: Workshop of Hyacinthe Rigaud
Charles XII, 1715. King of Sweden

Hedvig Eleonora, Princess of Holstein-Gottorp, Queen of Sweden, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: David von Krafft
Hedvig Eleonora, (1636-1715), Princess of Holstein-Gottorp, Queen of Sweden, late 17th-early 18th century. Attributed to David von Krafft

Pieter Mijer, Governor-General, 1874. Creator: Jan Hendrik Neuman
Pieter Mijer, Governor-General, 1874. Mijer (1812-81) was Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1866-1871

Pieter Merkus, Governor-General, 1844-1851. Creator: Unknown
Pieter Merkus, Governor-General, 1844-1851. Portrait of Dutch colonial administrator Pieter Merkus (1787-1844), Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1841-1844. Copy after Jan Willem Pieneman

Jonkheer Bonifacius Cornelis de Jonge, Governor-General, 1931-1950. Creator: Jan Frank
Jonkheer Bonifacius Cornelis de Jonge, Governor-General, 1931-1950. Portrait of Dutch politician and aristocrat Bonifacius Cornelis de Jonge (1875-1958) who served as Minister of War

Dirk Fock, Governor-General, 1925. Creator: Jan Frank
Dirk Fock, Governor-General, 1925. Dutch politician and diplomat Dirk Fock (1858-1941) was Governor of Suriname, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Gijsbertus Johannes Rooyens (1785-1846), Professor of Theology and Church History at the University Creator
Gijsbertus Johannes Rooyens (1785-1846), Professor of Theology and Church History at the University of Amsterdam, 1828

Dieuwke Fontein (1800-79), Second Wife (Married 1834) of Adriaan van der Hoop, 1844. Creator: Jan Adam Kruseman
Dieuwke Fontein (1800-79), Second Wife (Married 1834) of Adriaan van der Hoop, 1844

Paris Fashions for November, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for November, 1860. 1. The Lodi Cloak...of velvet, without any other trimming than a narrow ruching placed upon the interior edge

Paris Fashions for December, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for December, 1860. 1. Visiting Dress. Robe of plain colour, having near the bottom of the jupe a wide band of black velvet

The Paris Fashions for August, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Paris Fashions for August, 1860. 1. Walking Dress...silk dress trimmed with lace...the mantelet-pelisse is cut square in front, and is composed of two rows of Chantilly lace

Unknown lady in Turkish costume, 18th century. Creator: Jean-Etienne Liotard
Unknown lady in Turkish costume, 18th century

Dirk van Cloon (1730-1735), 1733. Creator: Hendrik van den Bosch
Dirk van Cloon (1730-1735), 1733. Other Title(s): Portrait of Dirk van Cloon, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies

Willem Rooseboom, Governor-General, 1905. Creator: Hendrik Johannes Haverman
Willem Rooseboom, Governor-General, 1905. Portrait of Dutch Major General and politician Willem Rooseboom (1843-1920), Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1899-1904

Johannes Benedictus van Heutsz, Governor-General, 1909. Creator: Hannké
Johannes Benedictus van Heutsz, Governor-General, 1909. Portrait of J. B. van Heutsz (1851-1924), Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1904-1909

Castles in the Air, 1885. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Castles in the Air, 1885

Portrait of Mrs. Sackett, 1839. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Portrait of Mrs. Sackett, 1839. It is unfortunate that so little is known about this vividly portrayed personality, this Mrs. or Miss, Sackett

Fashion Plate (Last Full Dinner and Evening Dresses), 1822. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Last Full Dinner and Evening Dresses), 1822. From The Lady's Magazine

Standing young woman, leaning against wall, 1869-1892. Creator: Pieter Haaxman
Standing young woman, leaning against wall, 1869-1892

Lord Mayor of London, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Lord Mayor of London, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

The Order of the Garter, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Order of the Garter, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

A Baron, 1937. Creator: Unknown
A Baron, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

A Viscountess, 1937. Creator: Unknown
A Viscountess, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

A Marquess, 1937. Creator: Unknown
A Marquess, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

A Royal Duke, 1937. Creator: Unknown
A Royal Duke, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Portrait of Margaretha van de Eeckhout, Wife of Pieter van de Poel, 1690-1729. Creator: Arnold Boonen
Portrait of Margaretha van de Eeckhout, Wife of Pieter van de Poel, 1690-1729

Portrait of a Woman, 1690-1750. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman, 1690-1750. Manner of Arnold Boonen

Portrait of a Man, 1690-1750. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Man, 1690-1750. Manner of Arnold Boonen

Diederik Baron van Leyden van Vlaardingen...with his Wife...and their Sons... 1728. Creator: Willem van Mieris
Diederik Baron van Leyden van Vlaardingen (1695-1764). Burgomaster of Leiden, with his Wife Sophia Dina de Rovere and their Sons Pieter, Jan and Adriaan Pompejus, 1728

Fashions for March, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for March, 1857. Ball dress of white tulle, over a slip of white glace. The skirt is formed of three double jupes of tulle, gathered up in festoons by chains of pearl...Dress of velvet

Young Woman with Lemon, 1685-1690. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Young Woman with Lemon, 1685-1690

Parlors of the Ponce de Leon [Hotel], between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Parlors of the Ponce de Leon [Hotel], between 1880 and 1897

Portrait of Frederik Berregaard, 1743-1747. Creator: Louis Tocque
Portrait of Frederik Berregaard, 1743-1747

St. Edward's Crown, 1911. Creator: Unknown
St. Edward's Crown, 1911. The official coronation crown of British monarchs and part of the Crown Jewels. It was made for Charles II after Oliver Cromwell had the crown destroyed during the Civil

Coronet of Baron and Baroness, c1911. Creator: Unknown
Coronet of Baron and Baroness, c1911. From "The Coronation Book". [Stewart Dawson & Company, Ltd. London]

Coronet of Viscount and Viscountess, c1911. Creator: Unknown
Coronet of Viscount and Viscountess, c1911. From "The Coronation Book". [Stewart Dawson & Company, Ltd. London]

Coronet of Marquess and Marchioness, c1911. Creator: Unknown
Coronet of Marquess and Marchioness, c1911. From "The Coronation Book". [Stewart Dawson & Company, Ltd. London]

Coronet of Duke and Duchess, c1911. Creator: Unknown
Coronet of Duke and Duchess, c1911. From "The Coronation Book". [Stewart Dawson & Company, Ltd. London]

Coronet of Royal Cousins of Their Majesties, c1911. Creator: Unknown
Coronet of Royal Cousins of Their Majesties, c1911. From "The Coronation Book". [Stewart Dawson & Company, Ltd. London]

Coronet of Earl and Countess, c1911. Creator: Unknown
Coronet of Earl and Countess, c1911. From "The Coronation Book". [Stewart Dawson & Company, Ltd. London]

Coronet of Princesses of Great Britain, c1911. Creator: Unknown
Coronet of Princesses of Great Britain, c1911. From "The Coronation Book". [Stewart Dawson & Company, Ltd. London]

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Velvet, a fabric of luxury and opulence, has woven its way through history, leaving behind traces of elegance and style. In the streets of North East Britain, Teddy Boys dance with exuberance, their vibrant energy captured in a timeless picture. Rocking Jim Newark and his Teds epitomize rebellion and fashion-forwardness as they embrace the allure of velvet. Traveling back to 1912, we encounter the Lennox-Boyd family adorned in velvet attire. The brothers exude sophistication while embracing the trends of their time. Velvet becomes a symbol of status and refinement as it drapes gracefully over their figures. Centuries earlier, Hendrick Avercamp's painting "Enjoying the Ice near a Town" showcases individuals indulging in winter activities donning velvety garments. Even amidst frozen landscapes, velvet brings warmth and comfort to those who wear it. Moving forward to grand occasions such as the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary or Catherine Howard's regal presence; velvet takes center stage among royalty. Its rich texture complements majestic settings while adding an air of majesty to these historical moments. In Victorian times, women from esteemed families like Polhill-Turner embraced velvet fashionably. They embodied gracefulness with each step taken in their luxurious gowns made from this sumptuous fabric. Across continents in Istanbul's bustling markets lie Turkish fezes crafted from plush velvet alongside postcards depicting its allure. Velvet transcends borders as it continues captivating hearts worldwide with its timeless appeal. Even artists like Holbein immortalized Jane Seymour wearing her portrait-worthy gown made entirely out of exquisite velvet fabrics during Tudor times—a testament to its enduring beauty throughout centuries. Fashion evolves but never forgets classics like Victor Stiebel Suit or fashionable women sporting elegant hats embellished with feathers atop soft velvety surfaces—both capturing eras where style merged seamlessly with comfort.