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Children with their Toys
Boy: tweed hat & D-B coat cut with the newly fashionable long lapels. Girls: woollen coats with flared skirts, wrap over fastening with velvet or fur trim & a hat or bonnet

Tweed Jacket / Photo 1880S
Young man wearing a tweed lounging jacket & matching waistcoat, his shirt has a soft turned down collar, his necktie is loosely tied

Costume / Men / Photo 1860S
Man with a beard & no moustache wears a bowler hat, morning coat & waistcoat with a braided edge, tie & tie-pin, tweed trousers, cane, floral buttonhole & handkerchief

Golfing Suit / Burton 1938
Highland tweed sports suit of single-breasted jacket & plus- fours worn with a matching flat cap. Perfect for golfing and other outdoor pursuits

Overcoat / Burton 1938
Smartly attired city gent models the double-breasted Pinnacle overcoat with broad, long lapels in a herring bone tweed with window pane check. N.B trilby hat

Golden Seal Collar 1930S
A long tweed coat with a large collar of golden seal fur & a deep chestnut coloured leather belt by Martial et Armand. The coat has a wrap- over front & turned back cuffs

Cable Stitch Pullover
A hand-knitted jumper in a cable stitch with cuffs & a roll collar. Here it is worn with a woollen skirt

Poppy in Button Hole
A remembrance poppy on the lapel of a tweed jacket

Country Clothes 1913
A tweed lounge suit consisting of a lounging jacket & narrow fit trousers with turn-ups & a crease, worn with spats, a bowtie & a felt hat

Edward Vii / With Dog
EDWARD VII, BRITISH ROYALTY in tweed suit with plus fours, with his dog

Forster Circa 1922
EDWARD MORGAN FORSTER English novelist and critic

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Tweed: A Timeless Fabric with a Rich History From the elegant suits worn by Margaret Thatcher to the intricate maps of Mappa Mundi, it has woven its way into various aspects of history and culture. This versatile fabric holds stories from different eras, capturing moments that range from political scandals to picturesque landscapes. In the medieval era, vellum maps like Mappa Mundi showcased detailed illustrations of towns such as Berwick-upon-Tweed in England. The bustling High Street depicted in these ancient drawings gives us a glimpse into life during that time. Fast forward to the 19th century when Thomas Nast's cartoon exposed Boss Tweed's corruption through his powerful indictment. The Tammany Tiger was unleashed, symbolizing both political power and deceit. But tweed is not limited to politics; it also found its place in fashion. In 1954, Dior presented a stunning dress while Fath introduced an exquisite suit made from this enduring fabric. These designs exemplified how tweed could be both stylish and timeless. The Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon celebrated their engagement surrounded by elegance captured in photographs. Their love story intertwined with tweed as they posed together, showcasing their regal attire. Market reports often featured English country squires carving beef while dressed impeccably in tweed jackets. This image painted a picture of rural sophistication where tradition met practicality. Venturing further north to Norham Village in Northumberland reveals quaint cottages nestled along the River Tweed's banks. Here, time seems suspended as if frozen within each stone wall or cobblestone street corner—a testament to the enduring charm that surrounds this fabric throughout history. Crossing over into Scotland brings us face-to-face with Leaderfoot Viaduct—an architectural marvel spanning across River Tweed within Scottish Borders region. Its majestic arches stand tall against nature's backdrop—symbolic of strength and resilience embodied by tweed.