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Breeches Collection

"Breeches: A Timeless Garment Spanning Art, Sport

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Breeches Collection: The Ringers of Launcells Tower, Frederick Smallfield (1829-1915)
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Breeches Collection: Integrity retiring from Office!, 1801
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Breeches Collection: Gentleman with shire horse, Mid Wales
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Breeches Collection: German circus scrap
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Breeches Collection: Jem Mace, Boxer
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Breeches Collection: BREECHES GENEVA BIBLE
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Breeches Collection: Male Riding Dress 1813
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Breeches Collection: A man outside Brookss Club, London, 1815. Artist: George Cruikshank
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Breeches Collection: Rescue with the breeches buoy
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Breeches Collection: Breeches-Buoy used to save the crew of Esras, East Runton
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Breeches Collection: Board of Trade Rocket Apparatus for Saving Lives from Shipwr
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Breeches Collection: Woman Fencing 1930
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Breeches Collection: Uncorking Old Sherry, 1805
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Breeches Collection: Two women in fancy dress with tankards
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Breeches Collection: Thomas Belcher, engraved by Charles Turner (1775-1857) (coloured litho)
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Breeches Collection: London Trade Card - James Potter, Leather Breeches Maker
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Breeches Collection: 3 Dolls Harlequin C1810
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Breeches Collection: Man & Woman Costume 1806
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Breeches Collection: Thomas Cribb, engraved by Anthony Molteno (fl. 1783-1830) (litho)
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Breeches Collection: Ibant qui poterant, qui non potuere cadebant (Those who could
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Breeches Collection: Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in
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Breeches Collection: Lumber Jills, Land Girls in Devon, WW1
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Breeches Collection: Deaf Burke, 1839, engraved by C. Hunt, published in 1839 (colour litho)
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Breeches Collection: The Giant Factotum amusing himself, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
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Breeches Collection: Portrait of William Pitt, standing three-quarter length in a Dark Jacket and Breeches
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Breeches Collection: John Plampin, c1752. Artist: Thomas Gainsborough
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Breeches Collection: Major Esterhazy
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Breeches Collection: English Royalists 1640-9
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Breeches Collection: Green Coat & Cane 1807
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Breeches Collection: Man Dressing Circa 1800
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Breeches Collection: Mending Day, by Ethel Parkinson
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Breeches Collection: French Velocipede C1820
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Breeches Collection: Ceramic, The Boxer Tom Cribb: in canary breeches
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Breeches Collection: Marc Antoine René de Voyer de Paulmy d'Argenson, c1780. Creator: Alexander Roslin
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Breeches Collection: Man in suit, 1850. Creator: Per Sodermark
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Breeches Collection: Farmer from Fär district, 1810-1857. Creator: Otto Wallgren
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Breeches Collection: Gustaf III's national costume, 1780. Creator: Unknown
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Breeches Collection: 'Karl and woman-dressed, Ljusdahl, 1840', Creator: Vilhelm Wallander
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Breeches Collection: Man dressed in costume from Ingelstad, Småland, 1795-1857. Creator: Otto Wallgren
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Breeches Collection: Apparel - Habitant de la Province de Wermeland, (c1800s). Creator: Carl Wilhelm Swedman
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Breeches Collection: 'Commandeur Grand-Croix de l'Ordre de Wasa', 1780s. Creator: Johan Abraham Aleander
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Breeches Collection: 'Commandeur Grand-Croix de l'Ordre de l'Epée', 1780s. Creator: Johan Abraham Aleander
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Breeches Collection: Gustaf III's national costume/Swedish costume, 1780s. Creator: Johan Abraham Aleander
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Breeches Collection: 'Commandeur de l'Ordre de l'Etoile polaire', 1780s. Creator: Johan Abraham Aleander
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Breeches Collection: Gustaf III's national costume/Swedish costume, 1780s. Creator: Johan Abraham Aleander
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Breeches Collection: Boy in white shirt, 1865-1890. Creator: Carl Gustaf Hellqvist
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Breeches Collection: 'Chevalier de l'Ordre des Seraphins en petit habit', 1780s. Creator: Johan Abraham Aleander
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Breeches Collection: Thorn farmer on courtship, 1877. Creator: Jacob Kulle


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"Breeches: A Timeless Garment Spanning Art, Sport, and Rescue" From the iconic painting "The Ringers of Launcells Tower" by Frederick Smallfield to the historic engraving "Integrity retiring from Office. " in 1801, they have left their mark on various aspects of human culture. These knee-length trousers were not only a fashionable choice but also served practical purposes. In the countryside, a gentleman with his shire horse in Mid Wales epitomized rural elegance while wearing breeches. Meanwhile, a German circus scrap showcased how this versatile garment transcended borders and found its place even under the big top. Breeches had an unexpected connection to religion too - the BREECHES GENEVA BIBLE was a significant translation that shaped religious discourse during its time. Male Riding Dress in 1813 demonstrated how these trousers became an essential part of equestrian attire for both style and functionality. Sports icons like Jem Mace, renowned boxer of his time, proudly donned breeches as they stepped into the ring. Thomas Belcher's engraved portrait captured this essence perfectly. The litho print depicted him with vibrant colors that brought out his fierce determination. But it wasn't just fashion and sports where breeches made their mark; they played a crucial role in rescue operations as well. The use of the breeches buoy to save stranded crews such as Esras at East Runton highlighted their life-saving capabilities. The Board of Trade Rocket Apparatus further exemplified how technology combined with these trousers could save lives from shipwrecks. Even women embraced this once-masculine garment as seen in Woman Fencing 1930 - challenging societal norms while displaying grace and strength simultaneously. Throughout history, whether adorning gentlemen or empowering women athletes, whether saving lives or gracing works of art – they have proven themselves timeless garments capable of capturing our imagination across various domains.