Top Hat Collection (page 20)

Companions of the Tour de France celebrating, c. 1845 (engraving) (b/w photo)
CHT163762 Companions of the Tour de France celebrating, c. 1845 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Honourable George Rice Trevor, 1835 (oil on canvas)
NGW336487 The Honourable George Rice Trevor, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Hayter, George (1792-1871); 35.7x30.4 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

The Change, 1823 (oil on canvas)
3431772 The Change, 1823 (oil on canvas) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A Meltonian, As He Was, from The Meltonians, engraved by George Hunt
BSA266450 A Meltonian, As He Was, from The Meltonians, engraved by George Hunt, 1823 (colour litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); 54.5x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh and John Mills in the 1956 Royal Variety Show

Wedding Fashions show in Regent Street 4th March 1958

Liverpool Footballer Kenny Dalglish with his wife Marina son Paul and daughter Kelly at Buckingham Palace, London, after receiving his MBE. Picture taken 1st February 1984

Liverpool footballer Kevin Keegan, wearing a didimans hat, as he judges the New Brighton beauty contest finals with comedian Ken Dodd. 9th August 1972

Scotts the Hatter horse and carriage used to deliver their top hats to London clients. 19th March 1954

A conformateur, a head-measuring device invented in France by Alli-Maillard seen here being used to take measurements of a customers head at Scotts the Hatters at their Old Bond Street premises in

Lady Diana Spencer, centre of picture in the ribbon hat obscured with her eyes and nose just showing, enjoys the day with some friends on the last day of Royal Ascot

Middleweight boxer Nigel Benn on a photo shoot ahead of his next fight against Fermin Chirino. 22nd April 1988

Bob Dylan seen here performing on stage at The Picnic concert at Blackbushe Aerodrome 15th July 1978

Scenes at Number 10 Downing Street on the retirement of Winston Churchill. 5th April 1955

Ken Dodd at Southport Theatre. 3rd September 1989

Actor Donald Sinden renowned as the snooty butler "Robert"
Actor Donald Sinden renowned as the snooty butler " Robert" in the TV series " Twos Company" brushed up his top hat

John Desborough Chief Political Correspondent for the Daily Mirror seen here at Buckingham Palace where he received is O.B.E. for services to Parliamentary Journalism. 21st February 1984

Sarah Ferguson with Prince Andrew Duke of York at Royal Ascot, June 1986

Prince Charles escorts an unidentified lady at Ascot day three Prince Charles girlfriends Top hat and tails Arms behind back June 1972 1970s

Media Mogul Lew Grade with his wife Lady Grade and their son Paul, as they arrive home in Cavendish Square from Buckingham Palace following his knighthood investiture. 11th February 1969

The wedding of Michael Grade, twenty four year old son of Leslie Grade, and his bride Penelope Levinson at St Johns Wood Liberal Synagogue

Man in Top Hat Holding a Hammer and Wrench, 1860s- early 70s. Creator: Unknown
Man in Top Hat Holding a Hammer and Wrench, 1860s- early 70s

The Princes First Derby, 1896: His Royal Highness leading Persimmon, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Princes First Derby, 1896: His Royal Highness leading Persimmon into the weighing enclosure at Epsom after the race, (1901). The Prince of Wales leads his horse as spectators cheer

Disraelis First Speech in the House of Commons, London, 7 December 1837, (1901). British Conservative statesman Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) was elected Tory MP for Maidstone in 1837

Sir Austen Chamberlain, 1921, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Sir Austen Chamberlain, 1921, (1935). British statesman (Joseph) Austen Chamberlain (1863-1937). Mr. Austen Chamberlain became leader of the House of Commons and of the Conservative Party

International Cricket Match at Kennington Oval, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
International Cricket Match at Kennington Oval, late 19th century. Male spectators at a cricket match at the Oval cricket ground in Lambeth, south London

First Lord of the Admiralty and First Sea Lord, 1914, (1945). Creator: Unknown
First Lord of the Admiralty and First Sea Lord, 1914, (1945). British politicians Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965), First Lord of the Admiralty, and Prince Louis of Battenberg (1854-1921)

The Mad Hatter and the Hare, 1953. Creator: Shirley Markham
The Mad Hatter and the Hare, 1953. Illustration for " Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

At the Circus: The Spanish Walk, 1899 (graphite, coloured pastel and charcoal
3432918 At the Circus: The Spanish Walk, 1899 (graphite, coloured pastel and charcoal on heavy wove paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 35x25 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Hunting, 1820, c1910. Creator: Tom Browne
Hunting, 1820, c1910. Fox hunting scene. One of a set of advertisements showing Johnnie Walkers Striding Man in various sporting scenarios

Vanity Fair Print of Don Manuel Rances Y Villanueva
Victorian caricature of Don Manuel Rances Y Villanueva. By James Tissot. Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print of Archbishop Henry Edward Manning
Victorian caricature of Henry Edward Manning, an English Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster and a cardinal. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini). Vanity Fair 1871

Vanity Fair Print of Dudley Ryder, 2nd Earl of Harrowby
Victorian caricature of Dudley Ryder, 2nd Earl of Harrowby, a British politician. He held office under Lord Palmerston as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in 1855

A Mad Tea Party, 1907
A Mad Tea Party, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, pub. 1907 (colour lithograph)

John Pierpont Morgan, American financier and banker, with his son and daughter, 1912. John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913), Louisa Pierpont Morgan (1866-1946) and John Pierpont Jack Morgan Jr (1867-1943)

Fishing in a Punt, 1820, (1929). Artist: John Heaviside Clark
Fishing in a Punt, 1820, (1929). After Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From The Story of British Sporting Prints, by Captain Frank Siltzer. [Halton & Truscott Smith, Ltd, London, 1929]

The Chartist Demonstration on Kennington Common, 1848, (1900). Artist: William Barnes Wollen
The Chartist Demonstration on Kennington Common, 1848, (1900). Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, (1900). (Colorised black and white print)

The Mad Hatter, in the chapter The Tarts, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
The Mad Hatter, in the chapter The Tarts, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

The Mad Hatter in Court, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
The Mad Hatter in Court, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. [Macmillan & Co

Day & Sons lithography workshop, 1856. The visit of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and his brother Prince Alfred to Messrs Day and Sons lithographic establishment

Satirical poster on the League of Nations, 1920. Artist: Vladimir Mayakovsky
Satirical poster on the League of Nations, 1920. Rosta (the Russian Telegraph Agency) was the state news agency in Russia from 1918 until 1935

The dandy horse, c1818. The dandy or hobby horse was the forerunner of the bicycle and was invented by Baron von Drais in France in 1817

The Country in the Future, 1876. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
The Country in the Future, 1876. A gentleman who has retired to the country tells his city gentleman visitor about the peace and quiet of his new surroundings

An Unexpected Cut, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
An Unexpected Cut, 1874. With a felled tree entitled Irish Established Church behind him, Mr Gladstone, the Liberal Leader of the Opposition

Te Wheora, a Maori chief and native magistrate of New Zealand, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Te Wheora, a Maori chief and native magistrate of New Zealand, 1864. Illustration relating to '...the history of those unhappy disputes with the confederation of Maori tribes in the Waikato

(Robert) Hé bien! mon cher Directeur.. 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
(Robert) He bien! mon cher Directeur.. 1841. (Robert) He bien! mon cher directeur, ton affaire marche-t-elle? (Bertrand) Oh

Fancy Bazaar recently held in the Townhall, Hadleigh, Suffolk, in aid of the Restoration... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fancy Bazaar recently held in the Townhall, Hadleigh, Suffolk, in aid of the Restoration of the Interior of Hadleigh Church, 1858

Fancy Bazaar recently held in the Townhall, Hadleigh, Suffolk, in aid of the Restoration... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fancy Bazaar recently held in the Townhall, Hadleigh, Suffolk, in aid of the Restoration of the Interior of Hadleigh Church, 1858

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"From Isambard Kingdom Brunel to Fred Astaire: The Timeless Elegance of the Top Hat" Step back in time and explore the fascinating history of the iconic top hat. First popularized by English engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this distinguished headwear symbolizes sophistication and class. In a captivating image, we see Brunel standing proudly before the launching chains of his masterpiece, the Great Eastern. But it wasn't just engineers who donned this stylish accessory. Entertainers like Fred Astaire and Harpo Marx brought their own flair to the top hat. Astaire's graceful moves in "Top Hat" (1935) left audiences mesmerized, while Marx's comedic antics in "Duck Soup" (1933) added a touch of whimsy. The top hat even found its way into political cartoons, portraying England as an imperialist octopus grabbing land across continents. Meanwhile, old sea dogs and influential figures like Mrs Lloyd George, David Lloyd George, Winston Churchill, and Mr Clarke were often seen sporting these timeless hats. Literature also embraced this fashion statement; Lewis Carroll's Alice joined the Mad Hatter for a topsy-turvy tea party immortalized by Sir John Tenniel's wood engraving in "Alice Adventures in Wonderland" (1865). J. M. W Turner captured its elegance with his pencil drawing that showcased both artistry and refinement. Not limited to individuals alone, institutions such as LLOYDs OF LONDON featured grand rooms where gentlemen gathered wearing their finest attire – including their beloved top hats – as depicted in an exquisite line engraving from 1890. Even Hollywood recognized the allure of this headpiece; Marlene Dietrich exuded glamour when she wore it in Josef von Sternberg's "The Blue Angel" (1930), adding an air of mystery to her character. Through centuries and across various realms.