Bowler Collection (page 5)

Super-smart chic 1930s British holidaymakers
A super-smart chic 1930s British couple take a walk along the seafront of a coastal resort along with the young ladys parents, the Mother wearing a quite remarkable print dress

Street Scene with Three Drunks (pencil and wash on paper)
BRN160546 Street Scene with Three Drunks (pencil and wash on paper) by Glackens, William James (1870-1938); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; American

The first convention of baseball clubs, New York, 1857 (engraving) (b / w photo)
STC214667 The first convention of baseball clubs, New York, 1857 (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene of Figures (watercolour over pencil on paper)
1769148 Scene of Figures (watercolour over pencil on paper) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 19.7x28.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene of Figures. Jules Pascin (1885-1930)

Bowling (oil on canvasboard)
1767538 Bowling (oil on canvasboard) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); 35.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bowling. Howard Pyle (1853-1911). Oil on canvasboard

Manila and its Environs: Mestizos Going to the Fiesta (watercolour with bodycolour)
1767248 Manila and its Environs: Mestizos Going to the Fiesta (watercolour with bodycolour) by Lozano, Jose Honorato (c.1815-c.85); 34.3x29.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bowling Champion, 1882 (oil on canvas)
827080 The Bowling Champion, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Zimmer, Wilhelm (1853-1937); 73x104.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bowling Champion. Wilhelm Carl August Zimmer (1853-1937)

The Gnomes Bowling, (oil on canvas)
822905 The Gnomes Bowling, (oil on canvas) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 65x96.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gnomes Bowling. Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945). Oil on canvas

Oscar Wilde, after his release from gaol (b / w photo)
5999296 Oscar Wilde, after his release from gaol (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oscar Wilde, after his release from gaol)

The Sadness of her Sadness sung by Tom Woottwell
The Sadness of her Sadness, written and composed by Harry Wincott and Harry Leighton, sung by Tom Woottwell - Charles Sheard & Co. London. 1902

Cartoon, F W Irish, actor
Cartoon, F W Irish (Warm). He appeared alongside Henry Irving in various productions at the Lyceum Theatre, London. 1883

Unhappy Victorian family in a garden
An unhappy Victorian family of four in a garden. late 19th century

Cartoon, Mr J H Cobbe, Acting Manager at the Princesss Theatre, London. 1885

Portrait, The Late Mr Alexander Henderson, theatre owner and director. 1886

Cartoon, Mr William Yardley, English cricketer and writer
Cartoon portrait, Mr William Yardley (1849-1900), English first class cricketer (Cambridge University and Kent) - Always good at scoring. He was also an actor, playwright and drama critic. 1884

Cartoon, The Theatrical Outlook, Squire Bancroft and John Hollingshead, theatre managers. I am going to get out of it before I am hurt

Cartoon, outside the Gaiety Theatre, London
Cartoon, outside the Stage Door of the Gaiety Theatre, London - We hope this will bring good business. The man in the foreground is J L Shine, director of the theatre. 1885

Cartoon, Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale (1864-1892) - Hes not to have ten thousand a year, tiddy-fol-lol! 1885

Cartoon, Mr J Ashby-Sterry, poet, novelist and journalist
Cartoon portrait, Mr Joseph Ashby-Sterry (c.1838-1917), English poet, novelist and journalist - One of the most entertaining of ramblers. 1886

Cartoon portrait, Mr John Dallas, actor - Is it true that he is about to give the music halls a turn? 1885

Kings Cross, railway buffet 1903
The scene from the Railway buffet at the Kings Cross Station, London. 1903

Two Fashionable Gentlemen in Business Suits, 1890 (screen print)
3036022 Two Fashionable Gentlemen in Business Suits, 1890 (screen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); (add.info)

Woman Bowling Makes a Strike, 1958 (screen print)
3034763 Woman Bowling Makes a Strike, 1958 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of pins flying as a woman bowler makes a strike at a bowling alley;)

Group portrait in front of a captive balloon, Berlin, c. 1850 (sepia photo)
696887 Group portrait in front of a captive balloon, Berlin, c.1850 (sepia photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

Stanley Baldwin, Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street, London
Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947), British Conservative Prime Minister, standing outside 10 Downing Street, London, at the time of the General Strike of 1926. 1926

The Spell of Football - spectators engrossed in the game. 1907

New York Gold Exchange, 1863 (b / w photo)
STC306704 New York Gold Exchange, 1863 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Man with round bowler hat and whip
Man with round bowler hat, green jacket, waistcoat, cravat, breeches, whip and pink-striped stockings. When fashions appear strange or embarrassing, I recall the hammer wigs, wide-sleeve coats

A Football Match at Manchester, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
3631940 A Football Match at Manchester, c.1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Football Match at Manchester)

I m an MP, Mas Pet (colour litho)
3641589 I m an MP, Mas Pet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I m an MP, Mas Pet. Postcard, early 20th century)

The Salesman (colour litho)
3096460 The Salesman (colour litho) by Hutaf, August (1879-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salesman. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

King Edward VIII at Calais Station
King Edward VIII (1894-1972) at Calais Station, where he boarded the Orient Express en route for Sibenik, Yugoslavia to join the yacht Nahlin in which he was to cruise along the Dalmatian coast

Garnett Family Cricket Team, 1876 -- all sons and cousins of Henry Garnett (1814-1897). They played against amateur teams in the north of England. Date: 1876

Manchester United FC team, FA Cup Winners 1909
Group photo, Manchester United FC team, FA Cup Winners in 1909. 1909

Listening to the phonograph
Men in top hats listening to the recently invented phonograph. 1893

Cricket match. 18th century

Well dressed man with saddled horse. Date: circa 1910

Freddie Trueman - Cricket commentator Date: 1980s - 1990s

Couple roller skating in a studio portrait, with verse. Date: early 20th century

Early Motor Cars - Benzs third car of 1888 with Benz driving. 1888

Early Motor Cars - Benz Car 1887
Early Motor Cars - Benz Car, 1887 - Benz driving with his partner Max Rose as passenger. 1887

Early Motor Car Racing - De Kruyff at the wheel

Poster, City of Plymouth School of Art, Exhibition
Poster, City of Plymouth School of Art, Students Sketch Club Exhibition. Date: 1939

The England Cricket Team, Oval Test Match, 1886. 1886

T Richardson, cricketer
T Richardson cricketer. circa 1897

Nottinghamshire Cricket Team 1898. 1898

J T Herne, cricketer. 1897

Schoolboy bowled out two adult cricketers
The schoolboy (C L Townsend) bowled out H B Steel and E C Hornby before a run was scored

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"Bowler: A Timeless Symbol of Entertainment and Skill" From the iconic slapstick comedy of Charlie Chaplin to the fierce bowling prowess of Harold Larwood, the bowler hat has left an indelible mark on history. First popularized by Charles Spencer Chaplin, this English film actor and comedian donned the bowler hat in many of his memorable performances. With his signature mustache and expressive eyes, Chaplin's comedic genius was perfectly complemented by this timeless accessory. In 1933, another notable figure made headlines with his bowling skills. Harold Larwood, known for his fast-paced deliveries during England's infamous Bodyline series against Australia, showcased his mastery over cricket's most challenging art form. His precise line and length sent shivers down the spines of batsmen worldwide. But it wasn't just famous individuals who embraced the charm of a bowler hat. In a candid moment captured on camera, Captain Berry's dachshunds frolicked in a park wearing miniature versions of this classic headgear. The image exuded both elegance and playfulness. Meanwhile, members of Millwall Athletic football team posed proudly in a group photo sporting their beloved bowlers - a testament to their unity as they battled it out on the pitch. Away from sports fields and stages, everyday people found joy in wearing these hats too. Blakeworth savored a refreshing drink aboard Thunderbolt while donning his trusty bowler - an embodiment of relaxation amidst life's hustle. The Kennington Oval witnessed intense battles between Surrey and Sussex during County Championship 1933 matches where skilled cricketers showcased their talents under scorching suns or cloudy skies – all while keeping their heads covered with stylish bowlers. Beyond fashion statements or athletic achievements, this versatile headpiece even found its way into barbershops across town with signs urging customers to "Get your Hair Cut. " It became synonymous with sophistication and a touch of class.