Tweed Collection (page 2)

Costume / Out & away 1919
Man: brown tweed suit, bowtie, trilby & spats. Women: riding habit of grey jacket with sloping front borders, bowler hat, cravat & crop or cap & goggles & fur lined greatcoat Date: 1919

John D. Rockefeffer
JOHN DAVISON ROCKEFELLER American Financier

Male Type / Bowness C1850S
Man wearing a tweed lounge suit consisting of a lounging jacket, waistcaot & trousers all of the same fabric. He holds a straw boater across his knee

Countrywear / Men 1876
A country gentlemen wears a Norfolk shirt (the forerunner of the Norfolk jacket), knickerbockers, bowler hat, woollen socks & leather shoes & carries a knobbly cane

Harrods, Knightsbridge - tweed suit and fancy hat
Shoot for Harrods - circa 1965 - model wearing a tweed suit and fancy hat - with a backdrop of the iconic British luxury department store - located on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, London

Shoot for Vanity Fair - Tweed Coat and small car - July 5, 1960 Date: 1960

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Aldous Huxley, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Aldous Huxley, 1950s, (2023). English writer and philosopher Huxley (1894-1963) wrote novels and non-fiction works, as well as essays, narratives, and poems

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Aldous Huxley, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Aldous Huxley, 1950s, (2023). English writer and philosopher Huxley (1894-1963) wrote novels and non-fiction works, as well as essays, narratives, and poems

Urchs, Outonita, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Urchs, Outonita, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913

Eaton School, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Eaton School, between 1910 and 1920
Eaton School, between 1910 and 1920. [Group of children: the boys wear tweed or corduroy suits with belted jackets and knickerbockers]

Unidentified Group On Entrance Stairway of John Barrett's Residence, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Unidentified Group On Entrance Stairway of John Barrett's Residence, 1915. Staff of US diplomat John Barrett

Curling Match between the Earl of Mansfield and the Earl of Eglington, on Airthrie Loch, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Curling Match between the Earl of Mansfield and the Earl of Eglington, on Airthrie Loch, 1850. The north party scored three the first lead; and having thus taken the lead

The International Exhibition - M'Dougall's Stall... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - M'Dougall's Stall - the Highlands of Scotland, 1862. Display of...choice specimens from their Royal tartan warehouse in Inverness

Salmon-poaching on the Tweed: "Burning the Water", 1862. Creator: Unknown
Salmon-poaching on the Tweed: "Burning the Water", 1862. Illegal fishing in Scotland. Night poaching from boats, using leisters - a type of spear - was called "burning the water"

Norham Castle, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Norham Castle, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Harris tweed jackets, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK

Ronald Colman - English actor, pictured in 1932 Ronald Charles Colman (9 February 1891 - 19 May 1958) was an English actor, popular during the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s

Sir Savile Crossleys Shoot at Somerleyton Hall, Lowestoft - an after-luncheon group, featuring: Sir Savile and Lady Crossley, Lord and Lady Vivian, Lord and Lady Hastings, Colonel and the Hon

Anti-suffrage satirical postcard - Leap Year Goods - " Will wear well". A woman in full tweed suit of jacket and plus fours standing with her motorbike. 1908

Berwick Bridge, c1870. Berwick Bridge on the River Tweed in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England is Grade I listed and was built between 1611 and 1624

Berwick-upon-Tweed bridges at night. The Royal Tweed Bridge nearest to the camera and the Royal Border Bridge - the railway bridge is illuminated in the distance Date: 2014

Large and Lavish Gypsy Caravan and its owners (and dog) Date: 1905

Fall / Welsh Corgi / 1949
A corgi in its owners arms; the owner is wearing a tweed jacket. Version 2 of 2 (looking straight at the camera) Date: 1949

Edwin Austin Abbey, 1852-1911, 1897. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Edwin Austin Abbey, 1852-1911, 1897. Half length portrait, facing left. [Painter and illustrator]

Tweed jackets on rail, UK

Rolls of Harris tweed, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK

NAST: TWEED CORRUPTION. An 1871 Thomas Nast cartoon attacking Boss Tweed, leader of the group of corrupt New York City Democratic party politicians known as the Tweed Ring

Berwick-on-Tweed High Street Victorian period

Berwick on Tweed High Street

Smithy, Paxton near Berwick on Tweed

Herring fishing boats at Spittal near Berwick on Tweed

Spittal near Berwick on Tweed Victorian period

The Smithy at Paxton near Berwick on Tweed Victorian period

Salmon fishing at Spittal near Berwick on Tweed Victorian period

Foulden near Berwick on Tweed Victorian period

Foulden near Berwick on Tweed

Berwick on Tweed Victorian period

Etal near Berwick on Tweed Victorian period

Wark-on-Tweed Victorian period

Berwick upon Tweed Bridge, Victorian period

Ford village near Berwick on Tweed, early 1900s

Ford village near Berwick on Tweed, Victorian period

Illustration of Berwick on Tweed tramroad in 1822

Berwick upon Tweed wagonway / tram road in 1822

Berwick-Upon-Tweed High Street early 1900s

Berwick upon Tweed High Street early 1900's

Berwick-Upon-Tweed early 1900s

Berwick-Upon-Tweed from Tweedmouth early 1900s

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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.