Knicker Collection

An advertisement for Wallach Brothers clothier of New York City featuring two golfers. From an American magazine, 1916
WALLACH BROS. 1916. An advertisement for Wallach Brothers clothier of New York City featuring two golfers. From an American magazine, 1916

Womens undergarments 1935
Double page catalogue of womens underwear from 1935. Date: 1935

Service Bocker outfit, Debenham & Freebody
The Service Bocker, underwear and shirt, Debenham & Freebody, fashion illustration of woman in outfit. Captioned, A clever utility garment'

Le Sacre - Portrait of King Louis XVI in Coronation Regalia
883753 Le Sacre - Portrait of King Louis XVI in Coronation Regalia, engraved by Charles-Clement Bervic (1756-1822), 1790 (engraving & etching) by Callet

ACADEMY AWARDS, 1929. Winners of the first Academy Awards, for films released between mid-1927 and mid-1928, photographed following the award ceremony at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, Calfornia

A boy and girl sharing a slice of cake while sitting on a table top at the National Childrens Frolic N. B. C
CHILDRENs PARTY, 1938. A boy and girl sharing a slice of cake while sitting on a table top at the National Childrens Frolic N.B.C. Party in New York City. Photographed on 19 March 1938

HINE: NEWSBOY, 1913. Four-year-old newsboy selling newspapers barefoot in Tampa, Florida. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1913

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910. A group of young workers at a cotton mill in North Pownal, Vermont. Photograph by Lewis Hine, August 1910

American lithograph poster, 1898, for the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad
RAILROAD POSTER, 1898. American lithograph poster, 1898, for the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad

Advert for Debenham & Freebody womens lingerie 1929
Three women wearing fashionable trousseaux lingerie. Date: 1929

Ascot knicker elastic advertisement
Advertisement for Ascot knicker elastic, made from artificial silk. Washing won t spoil it - neither will boiling. Endorsed by actress and entertainer Ivy Tresmand who says, I like Ascot elastic

Our Boys Clothing Company, undershirts and knicker drawers
Boys and youths undershirts and knicker drawers from Our Boys Clothing Company Date: c.1895

Knitting pattern for vest and knicker set for women 1930s
Soft and slimming ! Vest and knicker set knitted in petal-soft wool with simple trimming. 1930s

Knitted bedtime clothes, circa 1941
Three women pose in their knitted night attire: one models a brassiere and knicker set, the next a white, lace knit bed jacket with long knitted bishop sleeves and close fitting front

BOY, c1899. Portrait of an African-American boy from Georgia. Photograph, c1899

NEW YORK: ICE SKATERS. A group of people ice skating in Tuxedo Park, New York. Photograph, early 20th century

DELIVERY BOYS, 1941. Delivery boys waiting in front of the A&P supermarket for customers in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1941

GOLFING, 1924. A man golfing. Photograph, 1924

GOLF: MEN, 1924. Men wearing golf clothing and holding golf clubs. Photograph, 1924

ERICH VON STROHEIM (1885-1957). Austrian (naturalized American) actor and film director. With Betty Compson in a scene from The Great Gabbo, 1929

MENs FASHION, c1925. Photograph, c1925

MENs FASHION, c1925. Photograph, American golfing costume, c1925

HINE: NEWSBOY, 1910. Six-year-old newsboy in St. Louis, Missouri. Photographed by Lewis Hine, May 1910

NEW ORLEANS: STREET SCENE. A street in a busy commercial district in New Orleans, Louisiana. Stereograph, c1901

BOSTON: NEWSBOY, 1909. A newsboy flipping cars, on a trolley in Boston, Massachusetts
BOSTON: NEWSBOY, 1909. A newsboy flipping cars, " on a trolley in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1909

SALVATION ARMY, 1908. Taking home baskets for Christmas dinner from the Salvation Army, New York City

CHILDREN PLAYING, c1905. Three African American children playing golf with clubs made of sticks in rural America

GOLF, c1905. The first tee at Browns Wells Golf Course, Hazlehurst, Mississippi, c1905

BOYS SHOOTING CRAPS, 1912. Three boys gambling with dice at midnight in the street in Providence, Rhode Island. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1912

ROGER FENTON (1819-1869). English photographer. Photographed in Turkish costume during the Crimean War, c1855

HINE: NEWSBOYS, 1912. 11-year-old Eldridge Bernard and 6-year-old Buster Smith, newsboys in Newark, New Jersey. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1912

HINE: NEWSBOYS, 1912. A six-year-old newsboy selling paper in Washington, D.C. after going to school in the morning. Photograph by Lewis Hine, April 1912

HINE: NEWSBOY, 1910. A newsboy selling newspapers around saloon entrances on the Bowery in Manhattan, New York. Photograph by Lewis Hine, July 1910

VERMONT: NEWSBOYS, 1916. Young newsboys selling Boston newspapers in Vermont. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1916

NEWSBOYS, 1912. Newsboys in Washington, D. C. Photograph by Lewis Hine, April 1912
NEWSBOYS, 1912. Newsboys in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Lewis Hine, April 1912

VIRGINIA: NEWSBOYS, 1911. Newsboys in Norfolk, Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, June 1911

DELAWARE: NEWSBOYS, 1910. Girls and boys selling papers at Wilmington, Delaware. Photograph by Lewis Hine, May 1910

JERSEY CITY: NEWSBOYS. Newsboys at the Hudson Tunnel Station, Jersey City, New Jersey. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1909

NEW HAVEN: BOOTBLACK, 1909. A young bootblack in New Haven, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1909

NEWSBOY, 1908. A newsboy at Indianapolis, Indiana. Photograph by Lewis Hine, August 1908

PHILADELPHIA: NEWSBOYS, 1910. A seven-year-old newsboy selling newspapers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photographed by Lewis Hine, June 1910

PHILADELPHIA: NEWSBOYS, 1910. Two eight-year-old newsboys selling newspapers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photographed by Lewis Hine, June 1910

HINE: NEWSBOYS, 1909. Newsboy playing billiards at the United Workers Boys Club in New Haven, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1909

HINE: NEWSBOY, 1917. Three young newsboys at work in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1917

BOOTBLACK, 1910. A young bootblack working in Union Square, New York City. Photograph by Lewis Hines in July 1910

HINE: NEWSBOY, 1910. Six-year-old newsboy in St. Louis, Missouri. Photographed by Lewis Hine, May 1910

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. Two young illiterate brothers that work at the glass factory in Alexandria, Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, June 1911

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. Two young cotton workers from the Salisbury Mills in Salisbury, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1908

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"From Golfers to Royalty: The Evolution of Knickers in Fashion" Step back in time with us as we explore the fascinating history of knickers, a garment that has seen its fair share of transformations over the years. In 1916, an advertisement for Wallach Brothers clothier showcased two dapper golfers sporting their stylish knicker outfits, setting the trend for sporty elegance. Fast forward to 1935 when Debenham & Freebody introduced the Service Bocker outfit, revolutionizing women's undergarments. These knickers provided comfort and freedom of movement while maintaining a touch of sophistication - a true game-changer for fashion-forward ladies. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in France, Le Sacre presented us with a regal portrait of King Louis XVI donning his coronation regalia. Even royalty couldn't resist the allure of knickers as part of their ceremonial attire. In 1929, Debenham & Freebody once again made waves with their advert showcasing exquisite lingerie designs. Women embraced these delicate yet empowering garments that combined beauty and functionality seamlessly. Not only limited to fashion statements, even elastic manufacturers recognized the importance of quality materials. An Ascot knicker elastic advertisement highlighted how attention to detail could make all the difference in ensuring comfort throughout one's day. The Our Boys Clothing Company understood that even young gentlemen deserved top-notch undergarments too. Undershirts and knicker drawers became essential items for boys who wanted to look sharp while enjoying their playful adventures. Knitting enthusiasts found joy in creating vest and knicker sets during the 1930s using knitting patterns designed specifically for women. These cozy ensembles added warmth and charm to bedtime routines or leisurely evenings at home. As Hollywood took center stage at the Academy Awards in 1929, winners celebrated their achievements dressed impeccably from head to toe - including fashionable knickers beneath those glamorous gowns and tuxedos.