Sportswear Collection (page 4)

Westmoreland Sports (coloured engraving)
728358 Westmoreland Sports (coloured engraving) by Bradley, Basil (1842-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westmoreland Sports - heavy wrestling, Grasmere, England, Great Britain)

Advertisement for Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes, pub. 1900 (colour litho)
2652864 Advertisement for Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes, pub. 1900 (colour litho) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Sports
Cross country. A brook. Men in 1930s sportswear jumping a wide brook. Artist G D Rowlandson. Date: c.1930

Shooting wear for women 1900
Smart and serviceable shooting costumes. Date: 1900

The Health Exhibition (engraving)
728415 The Health Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Health Exhibition: gymnastics for girls)

Pole leaping at the Agricultural Hall (coloured engraving)
728414 Pole leaping at the Agricultural Hall (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pole leaping at the Agricultural Hall, in Islington, London)

Postcard with men playing football (colour litho)
732418 Postcard with men playing football (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The international football match (coloured engraving)
728357 The international football match (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The international football match)

The International Boat Race (coloured engraving)
728409 The International Boat Race (coloured engraving) by Gregory, Edward John (1850-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of The Graphic, published on 1 June 1872)

Poster advertising Legia bicycles, Liege, Belgium, 1898
2967509 Poster advertising Legia bicycles, Liege, Belgium, 1898 by Gaudy, Georges (1872-1940); (add.info.: Illustration by Georges Gaudy (1872-1940), Belgium 1898); Fototeca Gilardi; Belgian

Advertisement for Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes, pub. 1900 (colour litho)
2652862 Advertisement for Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes, pub. 1900 (colour litho) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Circus Performers; Les Artistes de Cirque, (oil on canvas)
656280 Circus Performers; Les Artistes de Cirque, (oil on canvas) by Forain, Jean Louis (1852-1931); 91.4x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Circus Performers; Les Artistes de Cirque)

The Final Tie for the Football Association Cup at the Crystal Palace (litho)
1043709 The Final Tie for the Football Association Cup at the Crystal Palace (litho) by Gillett, Frank (1874-1927); Private Collection; (add.info)

Something New in Sportswear, front cover of the DuPont Magazine
615315 Something New in Sportswear, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, April 1921 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Two Jockeys, (watercolour, bodycolour and pencil)
657371 Two Jockeys, (watercolour, bodycolour and pencil) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 33x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Jockeys. Christopher Wood (1901-1930)

Postcard with men playing rugby (colour litho)
732417 Postcard with men playing rugby (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard with men playing rugby)

Advertisement for Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes, pub. 1900 (colour litho)
2652863 Advertisement for Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes, pub. 1900 (colour litho) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

W. G. Grace (b / w photo)
816721 W. G. Grace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W. G. Grace, English amateur cricketer and a key figure in the development of the sport)

Baseball, the National Game of the United States (b / w photo)
1036734 Baseball, the National Game of the United States (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baseball, the National Game of the United States)

The Three-Headed Man, Lunar Park Ballet, 1930 (oil on board)
826844 The Three-Headed Man, Lunar Park Ballet, 1930 (oil on board) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 40.5x26.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three-Headed Man, Lunar Park Ballet)

Study of a Dancer; Etude de Danseuse, (pastel, wax crayon and charcoal on paper)
826385 Study of a Dancer; Etude de Danseuse, (pastel, wax crayon and charcoal on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 47x63 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Dancer; Etude de Danseuse)

Football Sketches (engraving)
1045341 Football Sketches (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Football Sketches)

Umpire mask worn by Emmett Ashford, ca. 1965. Creator: Unknown
Emmett Ashford was the first African American umpire in Major League Baseball (MLB). Ashford umped from 1966-1970 and was known for his animated calls and dress

The England national team squad pose at Lilleshall before a training session in preparation for the 1966 World Cup tournament. Front of picture is captain Bobby Moore. 9th June 1966

Manchester United assistant trainer Wilf McGuinness inspects one of the five types of boots.....and wonders which will be best suited for the United players. February 1969

Actor and writer Michael Palin at home. 7th November 1984

West Ham and England striker Geoff Hurst has gone into business, designer sports and leisurewear which will be marketed by Unique Sportswear Ltd

Tennis fashions. 18th June 1987

Model wearing sports fashions. 11th June 1987

Boppin cycling shorts fashion. 3rd September 1986

English League Division One match at Villa Park. Aston Villa 1 v Liverpool 0. Liverpool caretaker manager Ronnie Moran walks out to his seat in the dug out with his staff before kick off

British cyclist Chris Boardman on the pitch at Prenton Park, home ground of Tranmere Rovers, following his return home from the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona where he won a gold medal for Great

England football international training session. Bob Latchford. September 1979

Britt Ekland trains with Wolverhampton Wanderers F. C. 22nd November 1979
Britt Ekland trains with Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. 22nd November 1979

Brazil vs Czechoslovakia 1970 World Cup Group C. Brazil won 4-1 On the eve of Brazils opening match in the 1970 World Cup, expectations weren t as high as one might think in retrospect

Joggers in Hampstead, north London. 24th September 1954

Brazil vs Czechoslovakia 1970 World Cup Group C. Brazil won 4-1 On the eve of Brazils opening match in the 1970 World Cup, expectations weren t as high as one might think in retrospect

Football World Cup, 1974, West Germany 2 Holland 1 in Munich. Franz Beckenbauer (Germany) watches his keeper foil a Johan Cruyff attack. 7th July 1974

It wouldn t happen in Soccer! Roseberry ladies hockey team came back with the silver wear after losing in a tournament in Holland

Hockey teams from Geelong, Australia, are visiting students from Stockton Sixth Form Collegfe. The Captains, Joanne Dawson and Andrew Kennedy (left) of Sotckton 6th Form College

World Cup Quarter Final 1970 England 2 West Germany 3 after extra time Estadio Nou Camp, Le-n Bobby Moore leads the England team out, ready for kick off. Mexico 14th June 1970

Leicester, the forgotten city of the FA Cup final. The clubs mascot tries on his Cup Final football boots. 27th April 1961

Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Sam Bartram at work in his sports shop. 4th September 1952

World Cup Final Football 1966 England 4 West Germany 2 at Wembley Gordon Banks saves surrounded by Jack Charlton Ray Wilson George Cohen and Martin Peters Gbanksobit

Wrestler Shirley Crabtree alias Big Daddy jumps in the air with an umbrella and wearing a silver cape as he promotes a new record. March 1980

Wrestler Shirley Crabtree alias Big Daddy poses in the gym, July 1979

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"Sportswear: A Journey Through Time and Passion" From the iconic moment when Pele of Brazil and Bobby Moore of England exchanged shirts after the World Cup Group C, to the historic 1966 World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium where England triumphed over West Germany, it has always been intertwined with unforgettable sporting moments. As early as September 1899, Sheffield United Football Club showcased their team's spirit through a program that proudly displayed their distinctive sportswear. And in 1890, Sheffield Wednesday Football Club followed suit, leaving an indelible mark on football fashion. But it wasn't just football that embraced sportswear's allure. The world of winter sports also found its perfect match in stylish attire. Advertisements from as far back as c1910 enticed adventure seekers to Arlberg, Austria with promises of thrilling experiences clad in fashionable skiwear. In more recent history, the World Cup of 1998 saw Scotland clash against Brazil in Group A. Colin Hendry donned his nation's colors while facing off against formidable opponents – a testament to how they are unite nations under one banner. Even beyond traditional sports, sportswear made its presence felt. Wrestler Shirley Crabtree alias Big Daddy faced up to fellow British wrestler Martin in outfits that exuded power and strength. Fashion brands like Burberry and Dickins & Jones recognized the allure of winter sports and crafted exquisite outfits for skiing enthusiasts during the early decades of the twentieth century. These adverts captured both elegance and functionality – essential qualities for any athlete braving snowy slopes. Through these snapshots from history, we witness how sportswear evolved alongside our love for sports. From humble beginnings on football fields to international tournaments and even unconventional arenas like wrestling rings or horse racing tracks - every occasion called for appropriate attire that reflected dedication and passion towards athletic pursuits. So whether you're cheering from stadium seats or conquering the slopes, sportswear remains a symbol of our collective sporting spirit.