Buttonhole Collection

Wedding of noted Kings Counsel. Sir Henry Curtis Bennett, the noted KC was married at Princes Row, Register Office, to Miss Lilian Mary Jefferies of Knightsbridge. The bride and bridegroom

Late Victorian Wedding party
A superb photograph of late Victorian Wedding party focusing on the bridal group. All show perfect serious face expressions, in keeping with the formality of the occasion (it seems!). Date: circa 1895

Leveson-Gower
Lord Ronald Charles Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (1845 1916), Scottish aristocrat, Liberal politician, sculptor and writer Date: 1877

George Curzon / V Fair 92
GEORGE NATHANIEL LORD CURZON OF KEDLESTON Viceroy of India and statesman Date: 1859 - 1925

Wedding of Lieutenant Colonel Elway Jones and Miss Stephanie Stephens at Rochester Row Register Office. 10 April 1926

Baumgarten, Mr. portrait photograph, 1919 Feb. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Baumgarten, Mr. portrait photograph, 1919 Feb. 25

Noland, Charlotte, Miss, standing outdoors, 1931 May 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Noland, Charlotte, Miss, standing outdoors, 1931 May 8

Sweeney, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sweeney, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Stallforth, F. Mr. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Stallforth, F. Mr. portrait photograph, 1916

Stallforth, F. Mr. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Stallforth, F. Mr. portrait photograph, 1916

John Gassett, c1870-c1879. Creator: Unknown
John Gassett, c1870-c1879. Additional title: Studio portrait of John Gassett

"A Groom in Sorunda", 1850s. Creator: Carl Andreas Dahlstrom. "A Groom in Sorunda", 1850s
"A Groom in Sorunda", 1850s. Interior with a groom surrounded by two women and a man smoking a pipe

Actor Humphrey Bogart and his wife Lauren Bacall at a press lunch held in their honour.. May 1953 D2581-001

Female French Horse Cab Driver - Madame Decourcelle - Paris
Female French Horse Cab Driver - Madame Decourcelle and her best friend - Paris. Lady cab drivers were seen by paying customers as a far safer bet than their male counterparts

Advertising Russian Pneumatic Tyres in Belgium
Advertising - Provodnik Russian Pneumatic Tyres in Belgium - " This is what I need to prevent skidding!". Date: circa 1910

British wedding photograph - smart couple. Date: circa 1920s

Mickey Rooney and Lilian Long
Actor Mickey Rooney (1920-2014) having his buttonhole primped by Lilian Long. Date: 1939

Caricature of George Leybourne, music hall singer
Caricature of George Leybourne (1842-1884), British music hall singer, described as a lion comique, famous for his song Champagne Charlie. It appears that his death had been mistakenly announced

Gould Bryan Brian Charles 1939 Uk Labour Socialist
gould, bryan, brian, charles, 1939, uk, labour, socialist, socialism, politics, political, politician, mp, member, parliament, born, new, zealand, returned, 1990s, party, conference, hand, holding

Keir Hardie, socialist politician, as a young man
James Keir Hardie (1856-1915), Scottish socialist politician and labour leader, a founder of the Independent Labour Party and of the British Labour Party. Seen here as a young man. Date: circa 1880s

Clement Richard Attlee, Armistice Day procession
Clement Richard Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee (1883-1967), British Labour politician, Labour Party leader 1935-1955 and Prime Minister 1945-1951

John Manners, 9th Duke of Rutland, 1936 (oil on canvas)
466017 John Manners, 9th Duke of Rutland, 1936 (oil on canvas) by Birley, Oswald Hornby Joseph (1880-1952); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: John Henry Montagu Manners)

Sargents Dress Uniform, c. 1936. Creator: Jean Gordon
Sargents Dress Uniform, c. 1936

Moss, Hon. Leopold of Mass. between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Moss, Hon. Leopold of Mass. between 1870 and 1880

Marcel Proust, 1892 (oil on canvas)
1700466 Marcel Proust, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); 73.5x60.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Marcel Proust (1871-1922) romancier francais); French

Street Urchin (oil on canvas)
1767702 Street Urchin (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 61x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Urchin. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

King George V (1865-1936) (coloured photo)
5996551 King George V (1865-1936) (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George V (1865-1936)

Jacques Doucet as a young man, c. 1870-90 (b / w photo)
473783 Jacques Doucet as a young man, c.1870-90 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacques Doucet (1853-1929) was a French fashion designer

Maurice Farkoa as the Frenchman in The Artists Model Date: 1890s

Tom Walls with horse and jockey, racing fixtures
Racehorse owner Tom Walls with horse and jockey, racing fixtures Date: 1930

Comic postcard, best man at the wedding Date: 20th century

Extremely jolly elderly couple - Granny in a bath chair, Grandpa in his Sunday best and bowler hat. Smiles as wide as possible!! Date: circa 1910s

Ethel and her young brother in fancy dress
Ethel and her younger brother in fine fancy dress costume - this scene is in part a satire on the penchant for women to wear large and enveloping hats during this period. Date: 1913

The Widow at Home
NOO57063 The Widow at Home by Sadler, Walter Dendy (1854-1923); Private Collection; Photo eJohn Noott Galleries, Broadway, Worcestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Concert; Au Concert, 1896 (lithograph printed in colours on cream wove paper)
659465 Concert; Au Concert, 1896 (lithograph printed in colours on cream wove paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 48.3x35.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Concert; Au Concert)

George Duncan (1791-1878), c. 1867 (oil on canvas)
6198898 George Duncan (1791-1878), c.1867 (oil on canvas) by McInnes, Robert (1801-86); 75.9x63.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee

A Masher, Anthropomorphic dog, New Years Greeting Card (chromolitho)
6030391 A Masher, Anthropomorphic dog, New Years Greeting Card (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Masher, Anthropomorphic dog)

Advert for a theatre production, Cheer Up. circa 1920

Portrait of John Burton of Clapton
HAC41199 Portrait of John Burton of Clapton by Denny, W. (19th century); Hackney Museum, London Borough of Hackney, UK; eHackney Museum; eHackney Museum; out of copyright

Parisian Evening Dress, 1905 (colour litho)
CHT271719 Parisian Evening Dress, 1905 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elegances Masculines)

Prince George, Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904). 1900

Clement Hill, cricketer. circa 1897

C McLeod, cricketer. circa 1897

Christmas card in the shape of a champagne bottle, open to reveal a verse and a John Bull-type man proposing a toast. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

William Munton Bullivant, ropemaker
William Munton Bullivant, Bullivant & Co, ropemaker and manufacturer of wire ropes. late 19th century

ARRANGING FLOWERS 1886
A young woman, wearing a buttonhole of yellow flowers, is totally absorbed in arranging flowers from a bowl on a table beside her. She has a selection spread on her lap. Date: 1886

Boyish look: comment on the masculine cut of contemporary fashions & fashionable physiques. She wears black tie & dinner jacket, fox fur stole, top hat & cane. Date: 1926

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"Buttonhole: A Symbol of Elegance and Expression" In the world of weddings, a buttonhole holds great significance, and is not merely a decorative accessory but an emblem of style and personality. From the grand nuptials of noted Kings Counsel, Sir Henry Curtis Bennett, to the intimate ceremony uniting Lieutenant Colonel Elway Jones and Miss Stephanie Stephens at Rochester, buttonholes have adorned lapels with grace. Stepping back in time to a late Victorian wedding party, we witness the Leveson-Gower family donning exquisite buttonholes that spoke volumes about their refined taste. Meanwhile, George Curzon's appearance at V Fair '92 was elevated by his choice of this small yet impactful detail. Even celebrities like Mickey Rooney and Lilian Long understood the power of a well-placed buttonhole as they graced countless red carpets together. The caricatured image of music hall singer George Leybourne captures his flamboyant spirit perfectly with an oversized floral adornment on his lapel. Beyond social circles and entertainment realms, political figures also embraced this fashionable tradition. Gould Bryan Brian Charles proudly wore a buttonhole during his tenure as a UK Labour Socialist in 1939. Keir Hardie, known for championing socialist ideals from an early age, sported one as he fought for justice. The dignified Clement Richard Attlee paid tribute to fallen heroes during an Armistice Day procession by wearing a solemnly elegant buttonhole. Even across continents, Miss Alice Roosevelt made her mark with her fashion-forward sensibilities enhanced by carefully chosen floral accents. In times when women were fighting for their rights tirelessly, suffragette toy votes for women novelty items featured miniature buttonholes symbolizing unity in their cause. Whether it be celebrating love or making bold statements through fashion choices or political affiliations – throughout history – the humble yet significant buttonhole has remained steadfast in its ability to convey elegance and expression beyond words can describe.