Waistcoat Collection (page 9)

Sir Robert Shore Milnes, Lieutenant Governor of Lower Canada
Sir Robert Shore Milnes (1754-1837), 1st Baronet, Lieutenant Governor of Lower Canada 1799-1805, portrait by George Romney Date: circa 1800

Adolphe Thiers, French statesman and historian
Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877), French statesman and historian, President of France and President of the Third Republic. Date: 1868

Fruit and Vegetables
A group portrait painting consisting of a man, wearing a blue waistcoat, standing back to back, but looking over his shoulder towards his wife, who is wearing a purple dress, with a brown cloak

Beer
A painting of a rather large man, wearing a green waistcoat and white feathered hat, enjoying a tankard of beer. Date: circa 1914

Captain Edward J. Smith, portrait photograph
Future Captain of the Titanic, Edward J. Smith - original unpublished first generation studio portrait phoograph taken in New York in 1909. 8 x 6 inches. Date: 1909

W H Congreve, Secretary of Birkbeck Institute, London
W H Congreve, Secretary of Birkbeck Institute, later Birkbeck College, London. Studio portrait in jacket, waistcoat and tie, captioned Mr W H Congreve'

Percy Pitt, musical director, Covent Garden Opera Date: 1910

Studio portrait of a man on a carte de visite Date: late 19th century

Middle aged man in cabinet photograph
Middle aged man in a cabinet photograph Date: early 20th century

Smart young man in cabinet photograph Date: early 20th century

Norman McKinnel, actor, (1870-1932) drawn from life by R G Mathews, artist (1870-1955). Pencil sketch in suit and waistcoat, smoking a cigarette

Father and son in a garden Date: late 19th century

Herbert Beerbohm Tree, English actor manager
Herbert Beerbohm Tree, English actor and theatre manager. Date: 1907

Life on a North Sea trawler - three men on deck in ordinary clothes, one of them writing on a piece of paper. Date: 1960s

Tailors in a workshop with coat on display
A group of tailors in a workshop with a finished coat on display on a dummy. Date: circa 1960s

Tailors in a workshop. Date: circa 1960s

Sir John Tenniel, artist, illustrator and cartoonist
Sir John Tenniel (1820 - 1914), British artist, illustrator and political cartoonist, who had just died. Seen here with two of his most famous Punch cartoons

Secombe Harry Sir 1921 2001 Welsh Entertainer
secombe, harry, sir, 1921, 2001, welsh, entertainer, entertainment, tenor, singer, role, costume, waistcoat, buttons, hat, monocle, mr, pickwick, west, end, musical, show, charles, dickens, georgian

Shapurji Saklatvala, British Communist politician
Shapurji Saklatvala (1874-1936), British politician of Indian Parsi background. He belonged to both the Labour Party and the Communist Party of Great Britain

Cyril Smith, British Liberal politician
Sir Cyril Smith (1928-2010), British Liberal Party politician, MP for Rochdale, Lancashire from 1972 until he retired in 1992. Date: circa 1960s

Clement Richard Attlee giving a speech
Clement Richard Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee (1883-1967), British Labour politician, Labour Party leader 1935-1955 and Prime Minister 1945-1951. Seen here giving a speech on behalf of the Labour Party

Couples dancing together at nightclub, smiling
1979, Five People, Adults Only, Young Adult, Young Women, Young Men, Caucasian Appearance, Indoors, Horizontal, Colour, Photography, Full Length, Waistcoat, Dress, Casual, Standing, Dancing

Portrait of a Woman with a Squirrel, 1565-75 (oil on panel)
7412452 Portrait of a Woman with a Squirrel, 1565-75 (oil on panel) by Montemezzano, Francesco (c.1540-c.1602); 133.5--98 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Old Willie - The Village Worthy, 1886 (oil on canvas)
GLS314124 Old Willie - The Village Worthy, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Guthrie, James (1859-1930); 60.8x50.8 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Sleeved waistcoat, c. 1705-15 (silk & brocade)
3721937 Sleeved waistcoat, c.1705-15 (silk & brocade) by English School, (18th century); length: 105 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Sleeved waistcoat, c. 1705-15 (silk & brocade)
3721935 Sleeved waistcoat, c.1705-15 (silk & brocade) by English School, (18th century); length: 105 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Sleeved waistcoat, c. 1705-15 (silk & brocade)
3721932 Sleeved waistcoat, c.1705-15 (silk & brocade) by English School, (18th century); length: 105 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Suit, c. 1770-80 (wool, linen & velvet)
3743015 Suit, c.1770-80 (wool, linen & velvet) by English School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Mauve wool, matching 3-piece suit, trimmed with silver braid)

Sleeved waistcoat, c. 1705-15 (silk & brocade)
3721939 Sleeved waistcoat, c.1705-15 (silk & brocade) by English School, (18th century); length: 105 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Portrait of Rowley Smart, 1925 (oil on panel)
3088630 Portrait of Rowley Smart, 1925 (oil on panel) by Valette, Adolphe (1876-1942); 66x55 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Portrait of Neville Chamberlain (1869-1940) (oil on canvas)
BIR186128 Portrait of Neville Chamberlain (1869-1940) (oil on canvas) by Birley, Oswald Hornby Joseph (1880-1952); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery

Paul Langevin and Albert Einstein, 1922 (b/w photo)
CHT173228 Paul Langevin and Albert Einstein, 1922 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Carolus Linnaeus, 19th century (engraving)
XJF393864 Portrait of Carolus Linnaeus, 19th century (engraving) by Roslin, Alexander (1718-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: engraved by Charles Edward Wagstaff (b.1808))

Back and breastplate, opening in front, known as the Waistcoat Breastplate, c
619321 Back and breastplate, opening in front, known as the Waistcoat Breastplate, c.1580, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Portrait of a Man in a Green Suit, c. 1760 (oil on canvas)
7342966 Portrait of a Man in a Green Suit, c.1760 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); 129.86 -- 100.65 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Waistcoat, 1747 (silk, wool & metallic)
7336605 Waistcoat, 1747 (silk, wool & metallic) by English School, (18th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Detail of a Waistcoat, 1747 (silk, wool & metallic)
7336604 Detail of a Waistcoat, 1747 (silk, wool & metallic) by English School, (18th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Detail of a Waistcoat, 1747 (silk, wool & metallic)
7336603 Detail of a Waistcoat, 1747 (silk, wool & metallic) by English School, (18th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

At the Tailors, 1852 (coloured engraving)
CHT244613 At the Tailors, 1852 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Le Lit Clos (b/w photo)
3092990 Le Lit Clos (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Lit Clos. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

John L. Walter, conductor at Proviso yard of the C&NWRR, Chicago, Ill. 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
John L. Walter, conductor at Proviso yard of the C&NWRR [i.e. Chicago and North Western railroad]. Mr. Walter has been employed on the railroad for 45 years, 32 of them as conductor

Judge Amosa Parker of N. Y. between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Judge Amosa Parker of New York, between 1855 and 1865

Judge Emmet of N. Y. between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Judge Emmet of New York, between 1855 and 1865

Judge S. F. Miller, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Judge S.F. Miller, between 1855 and 1865

Judge J. M. Wayne, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Judge J.M. Wayne, between 1855 and 1865

Judge David Davis, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Judge David Davis, between 1855 and 1865

Judge Robert C. Grier, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Judge Robert C. Grier, between 1855 and 1865

Judge Joseph Holt, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Judge Jos. Holt, between 1855 and 1865

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"The Waistcoat: A Timeless Fashion Statement Across Eras and Cultures" From the iconic painting "The Ringers of Launcells Tower" by Frederick Smallfield to the modern masterpiece captured by artist Alan John Ainsworth in Pat Martino's portrait, the waistcoat has remained a symbol of sophistication and style. Even pop star Boy George of Culture Club embraced this fashion trend as he posed confidently in his waistcoat after the group achieved great success, securing their spot among music legends. The Victorian gardener with his watering can in Chelmsford also donned a waistcoat while tending to nature's beauty, showcasing its versatility beyond formal occasions. Sports teams like Millwall Athletic football team proudly wore their waistcoats during group photos, exemplifying unity and camaraderie both on and off the field. Meanwhile, Sigmund Freud's sepia photograph revealed even intellectuals appreciated this fashionable garment. Music transcends time and genres, as seen when Bruce Springsteen electrified audiences at Villa Park with The E Street Band while sporting a stylish waistcoat. Similarly, James Braid showcased his sartorial elegance on golf courses around Scotland during the early 1900s. In Cornish wrestling history, James Polkinghorne stood tall wearing a traditional waistcoat that represented strength and heritage. And who could forget Perranporth beach in Cornwall during 1921? Even amidst sand dunes and crashing waves, individuals strolled along the shore adorned with their beloved waistcoats. Carnaby Street became synonymous with fashion rebellion in the swinging 1960s era - where vibrant colors met bold patterns - making it no surprise that many fashion-forward individuals sported trendy waistcoats along this iconic street. Lastly, an amusing French postcard depicted a frog dressed impeccably in human clothing - including a charming little waistcoat - reminding us that even whimsy can find its place within our wardrobes.