Tweed Collection (page 6)

The Bridges, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
The Bridges, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Sir William Farmer, Sheriff of London 1890, c1890. Portrait of the bearded Sir William Farmer who was Master of the Gardeners Company and Sheriff of London

Shelsley Walsh Amateur Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1929. Artist: Bill Brunell
Place: Shelsley Walsh Amateur Hillclimb. Date: 4.5.29

Jager, sporting outfits by A C Steinhardt, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir Print)
Ja ger, sporting outfits by A C Steinhardt, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir Print)

Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom, 1901. Artist: Samuel Begg
Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom, 1901. Before his accession to the throne in 1901, Edward (1841-1910) held the title of Prince of Wales

Berwick Bridge, c1912, (c1915). Artist: David Young Cameron
Berwick Bridge, c1912, (c1915). From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Berwick - From Spittal, Showing Berwick Bridge, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

On the Tweed near Innerleithen, 1902. From Rivers of Great Britain: Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial. [Cassell and Company, Ltd. London, 1902]

Floors Castle, from the Soth Bank of the Tweed, 1902
Floors Castle, from the South Bank of the Tweed, 1902. From Rivers of Great Britain: Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial. [Cassell and Company, Ltd. London, 1902]

Dryburgh Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
Dryburgh Abbey, c1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Edward VII, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1901, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Edward VII, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1901, (1932). Before his accession to the throne in 1901, Edward (1841-1910) held the title of Prince of Wales

A word from Lord Northesk I Bank On Booths At Every Turn, c1935 (1935). David Ludovic George Hopetoun Carnegie, 11th Earl of Northesk (1901-1963), Scottish representative peer

Survivor of a terrible smash: Mr Sydney Pickles, the Caudron expert, 1913 (1934). Artist: Flight Photo
Survivor of a terrible smash: Mr Sydney Pickles, the Caudron expert, 1913 (1934). Sydney Pickles (1894-1975) was an Australian aviator

The Valley of the Tweed, c1803. Artist: Patrick Nasmyth
The Valley of the Tweed, c1803. Painting held at the National Galleries of Scotland, Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

The Prince of Wales in Highland costume, c1886 (1910). Artist: W&D Downey
The Prince of Wales in Highland costume, c1886 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1910]

Kenneth Waller, aviator, 1935
Kenneth Waller. A print from the photo album Popular Personalities, issued for Piccadilly Juniors Oval Photos, 1935

Lieutenant Owen Cathcart Jones, British pilot, 1935. A print from the photo album Popular Personalities, issued for Piccadilly Juniors Oval Photos, 1935

King Edward VII riding to the coverts at Sandringham, Norfolk, c1902-c1910 (1910). Artist: Knights-Whittome
King Edward VII riding to the coverts at Sandringham, Norfolk, c1902-c1910 (1910). A print from The Graphic, Special Number: The Life of King Edward VII, 1910

Berwick Bridge, c1912. Artist: David Young Cameron
Berwick Bridge, c1912. From The Studio Volume 55, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1912]

King George V in Highland dress, 1935. Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

Sir Robert Porrett Collier, judge of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir Robert Porrett Collier, judge of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, 1880. He was active member of the Anti-Cornlaw League

Jack Hulbert, British actor, 1934-1935. Hulbert (1892-1978) was one of the earliest famous members of the Cambridge Footlights

Members of the Royal Family, Balmoral, Scotland, 1902. Prince Albert, later King George VI (right), Princes Edward and Henry, and Princess Mary with their grandfather, Edward VII

Princess Elizabeth and her sister, c1936. The future Queen Elizabeth II (right), with Princess Margaret Rose. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

Princess Elizabeth with her uncle David, c1936. The future Queen Elizabeth II with her uncle, who was briefly King Edward VIII until his abdication

The Duke of York at a shooting party in 1922, (1937). A photograph from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

The Anglers Return, 1859. This cartoon depicts Derby on the left in country tweeds with matching crown, and Disraeli on the right in boots with his rods slung across his back

Actor Peter Ustinov with actress Jean Simmons and actor Stewart Granger at the Royal Command Film Show November 1954

Yves Montand, April 1982, with his wife of 21 years actress Simone Signoret

Sandra Paul (Howard)
1960s model Sandra Paul wearing a Scottish tweed skirt with specially toned silk shirt from Daks. Married to journalist David Wynne-Morgan at the time this photograph was published in London Life

Fashionable bathing suits of the 1920s
The cover illustration of The Spheres womens section features an array of fashionable outfits. The woman on the right sports an American wasp-stripe bathing suit

Dresses for 1932
Three women wearing smart frocks, first is a Dorville model in brown and green tweed, the sides of the bodies green to match the coat

Chanel tweed suit, 1929
A black and white tweed suit in Chanels inimitable manner, with fitted hips and pleated skirt. A narrow belt marks the waist line of the white gilet. Date: 1929

Advert for Aquascutum mens coats 1930
Aquascutum sportsman, scutum and field coats for men. Available from Aquascutum, Regent Street and Piccadilly, London. 1930

Man in a bath chair
An elderly man in a bath chair at his front door, with a young man about to take him for an outing

Berwick-upon-Tweed in the evening, England, United Kingdom
Berwick-upon-Tweed is a town in the county of Northumberland. It is the northernmost town in England. It is located 2 1aua2 miles (4 km) south of the Scottish border

CARTOON: TWEEDs RING, 1871. The Brains. Cartoon of William Marcy Boss Tweed
CARTOON: TWEEDs RING, 1871. The Brains. Cartoon of William Marcy " Boss" Tweed, leader of the group of corrupt New York City Democratic party politicians known as the Tweed Ring

NAST: TWEED CARTOON. Wholesale and Retail. One of Thomas Nasts vitriolic attacks on William M. Boss Tweed and the Tweed Ring published shortly before the New York state

Man pointing with index finger, posing in studio, (B&W), close-up

BOSS TWEED CARTOON, c1875. Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make. Cartoon by Thomas nast, c1875, commenting on the ability of William M. Boss Tweed to avoid imprisonment

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" To the victor belong the spoils" - Thomas Nast cartoon about Boss Tweed, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A Variety of Mens Hats
A selection of mens hats, including a Bowler Hat, a Tweed Cap, a soft felt hat, a best silk hat, an opera hat, a chauffeurs cap, a Ladies Riding hat and a Tweed hat

King George V (1865-1936) riding a horse. Date: circa 1910s

Royal Border Bridge Spanning River Tweed; Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

A Boat Along The Shoreline Beside A Bridge In River Tweed; Scottish Borders Scotland

Italian film star Eleanora Rossi Drago October 1954 at the London Savoy Hotel

Peter Wyngarde actor, June 1980

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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.