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Advert for Austin Reed evening clothes 1937
Evening menswear with white tie and top hat. Date: 1937

Silhouette of the first night of theatre 1907
Edwardian men and women wearing their finest clothing to watch a show at the theatre. 1907

Madge Lessing (1862 - 1932), English actress and singer, showing her in trousers, playing the part of Aurora Bruce at the Prince of Wales Theatre

Interior, Chinese Tuxedo Restaurant, New York City, USA
Interior, Chinese Tuxedo Restaurant, Mott Street, New York City, USA. Date: 1905

Island Love - front cover by Reginald Heade
Front cover of Island Love by Catherine Whitby showing a couple on a balcony gazing (a little stiffly) into each others eyes. Date: c.1950

Advert for Moss Bros evening wear 1933
Evening wear at Moss Bros you can quickly obtain at moderate cost and with an absolute assurance of quality, perfect fitting tails or dinner suits with all accessories. 1933

Art Deco party game card
Cover of a card for a party game called gooseberries, featuring a lovely art deco illustration of people in evening dress thinking deeply about the game. Date: c.1933

Bystander masthead 1928, social gathering
Illustration on the front cover of The Bystander showing, young 1920s men and women sitting down relaxing. Date: 1928

DOYLE: THE NIGHTMARE ROOM. See, Jack, he said, his manner wild and delirious. Illustration by Wladyslaw T. Benda, c1922, for Sir Arthur Conan Doyles short story, The Nightmare Room

GIBSON: CARONEY CASTLE. The education of Mr. Pipp XXXIV, on the occasion of Mr. Pipps birthday, a ball is given at Caroney Castle. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, c1899

JACKIE ROBINSON (1919-1972). John Roosevelt Robinson, known as Jackie. American baseball player. To the left, with Roy Wilkins and Duke Ellington, during the Spingarn Medal award ceremony

DIETRICH & REMARQUE, 1940. Actress Marlene Dietrich with novelist Erich Maria Remarque, arriving at the Hollywood premiere of Pinocchio. Photograph, 1940

JOSEPH P. KENNEDY (1888-1969). American businessman and diplomat; father of U. S. President John F
JOSEPH P. KENNEDY (1888-1969). American businessman and diplomat; father of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. At the wedding of his son and Jackie Bouvier. Photograph by Toni Frissell, 12 September 1953

TRADE CARD, c1887. A swell peach. Trade card published by J. H. Bufford, c1887
TRADE CARD, c1887. A swell peach. Trade card published by J.H. Bufford, c1887

WEDDING, c1944. A wedding at St. Andrews Church in Jerusalem. Photograph, c1944

WEDDING, c1944. A wedding in Jerusalem. Photograph, c1944

WEDDING, c1930. A wedding in Jerusalem. Photograph, c1930

VAN VECHTEN: DANCER, 1934. Portrait of American dancer Roy Atkins, 1934

CARD GAME, c1930. A man playing cards. Photograph, c1930

HARLAN F. STONE (1872-1946). American jurist. Photograph, c1939

NEW YEARs PARTY, 1940. A New Years Eve party in Washington, D. C. 1940
NEW YEARs PARTY, 1940. A New Years Eve party in Washington, D.C. 1940

MARILYN MILLER (1898-1936). American actress and singer. Miller co-starring in the Broadway musical, Sunny, with actor Clifton Webb, c1924

ENGLAND: PARTY GUESTS. Bright Young Things. Guests at a party held by Sir Oliver and Lady Hart Dyke at Lullington Castle in Kent, England, c1925

FASHION: TOP HAT, 1920s

TAYLOR HOLMES (1872-1959). American character actor. Photograph, 1929

Digitally restored Civil War artwork of President Abraham Lincoln sitting in a chair

Abraham Lincoln, 1860 (oil on canvas)
CGW466537 Abraham Lincoln, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Healy, George Peter Alexander (1808-94); 76.2 x 63.5 cm; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Portrait of Alexander Skryabin (1872-1915) (gouache & pastel on cardboard)
BAL266325 Portrait of Alexander Skryabin (1872-1915) (gouache & pastel on cardboard) by Golovin, Aleksandr Jakovlevic (1863-1930); 185x103 cm; State Central M.I

Portrait of Marie Francois Sadi Carnot (1837-94) 1887 (colour litho)
XIR170264 Portrait of Marie Francois Sadi Carnot (1837-94) 1887 (colour litho) by Petit, Pierre (1832-1909); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Monsieur Fourcade, 1889 (gouache & pastel on cardboard)
XIR205477 Monsieur Fourcade, 1889 (gouache & pastel on cardboard) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 77x63 cm; Museu de Arte, Sao Paulo, Brazil; French, out of copyright

NEW YORK: COSTUME PARTY. Guests at an 18th century themed costume party thrown by James H. Hyde at Sherrys on 5th Avenue and 44th Street, 1905. Guests: Mrs. Sidney Smith, Philip A. Clark, Mrs

BALTIMORE: CLUB, 1891. A gentlemans club in Baltimore, Maryland. Drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1891

BARCELONA: BOMBING, 1893. Interior of the Liceo theater club, Barcelona, Spain, shortly after a bomb had exploded, 7 November 1893. Pen and ink sketch, c1893, by Salvador Rosas

PHOTOGRAPHY, 1910s

INAUGURAL BALL, 1893. Inaugural ball at the Pension Building in Washington, D. C
INAUGURAL BALL, 1893. Inaugural ball at the Pension Building in Washington, D.C. following the inauguration of Grover Cleveland as 24th President of the United States, 4 March 1893

POSTER: GAMBLING, c1900. American lithograph poster for the play, Mans Enemy, c1900

CLOWN, JOHNNY RAY. Johnny Ray, a circus clown. Photographed in the late 19th century

A. E. W. MASON (1865-1948). Alfred Edward Woodley Mason. British writer. Caricature lithograph
A.E.W. MASON (1865-1948). Alfred Edward Woodley Mason. British writer. Caricature lithograph, 1908, by Max Beerbohm

MOUVET AND WALTON, c1917. American dancers Maurice Mouvet and Florence Walton. Mouvet and Walton were married from 1911 to 1920. Photograph, c1917

VIOLINIST, c1900. Charles d Almaine (1871-1943), noted solo violinist. Original cabinet photograph, Chicago, c1900

BANJO DUO, c1900. The banjo duo of Ruby Brooks and Harry Denton. Original cabinet photograph, c1900

VAUDEVILLE DANCERS, c1915. American vaudeville dancers. Photograph, c1915

SOCIETY BALL, 1888. A society ball in 1888: contemporary pen-and-ink drawing

POLKA DANCING, 1848. American couples dancing the polka with gusto in 1848 to show their sympathies with the revolutionists in Europe. Contemporary print

RICHMOND PEARSON HOBSON (1870-1937). U.S. Navy admiral. Hobson at his reception at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, 4 August 1898. Contemporary drawing

ST. JOHN GREER ERVINE (1883-1971). Irish novelist and playwright. Drawing, 1921, by Bohun Lynch

WILLIAM GLADSTONE (1809-1898). English statesman. Speaking in the House of Commons. Caricature lithograph, 1879, by Spy (Sir Leslie Ward)

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"The Timeless Elegance of the Tuxedo: A Journey through History and Style" Step into the world of sophistication as we explore the captivating story behind the iconic tuxedo. From its origins in Austria to its glamorous presence in Vienna, this sartorial masterpiece has left an indelible mark on fashion. Captured forever in a photographic portrait is Gustav Mahler, his commanding presence enhanced by the impeccable tailoring of his tuxedo. Across continents, American actor James Dean shares a moment with Swiss actress Ursula Andress, both exuding undeniable allure in their elegant ensembles. Venturing into fashionable night-spots, one can witness enchanting scenes unfold - like "The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast. " This Bateman painting immortalizes a man who effortlessly commands attention with his dashing tuxedo-clad appearance. In American advertisements by J. C. Leyendecker for Arrow Collars & Shirts, gentlemen are depicted as epitomes of style and refinement. These adverts capture the essence of sophistication that comes hand-in-hand with wearing a well-fitted tuxedo. No discussion about timeless elegance would be complete without mentioning Noel Coward - an embodiment of charm and wit. His suave demeanor perfectly complemented by his tailored tuxedo remains etched in our memories. Traveling back to 1893, men's evening dress takes center stage as it evolves into what we now recognize as the classic tuxedo silhouette. Even whimsical moments find their place within this narrative; picture a mischievous cat donning a tiny violin-playing feline virtuoso while dressed impeccably in its own miniature tuxedo. From daring feats performed high above ground to enticing tobacco advertisements from Ogdens Tobacco and Dewars whiskey – all featuring individuals clad in their finest black-tie attire – it becomes evident that the allure of the tuxedo extends beyond the realm of fashion.