Double Breasted Collection

Sub - Officer Joseph Moore of the Vauxhall Fire Brigade, entered the premises above a blazing oil shop in Ram Payne Street

Aboard H. M. S. Prince of Wales, 1941, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Aboard H.M.S. " Prince of Wales", August 1941, (1945). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill on the deck of the battleship Prince of Wales during the Second World War

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act in the Cabinet Room of the White House, 14 August 1935
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, 1935. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act in the Cabinet Room of the White House, 14 August 1935, flanked by the bills co-authors (in dark suits)

WALTER O MALLEY (1903-1979). American sports executive. As President of the Brooklyn Dodgers, photographed in September 1955

Man in double-breasted suit with wide lapels examining photographic plates
FLO4709902 Man in double-breasted suit with wide lapels examining photographic plates, and another in a single-breasted sports suit worn over a wool pullover. In the background, a bellows camera

Man in long double-breasted town overcoat with bowler hat and cane, and man in single-breasted Raglan coat with cane
FLO4709889 Man in long double-breasted town overcoat with bowler hat and cane, and man in single-breasted Raglan coat with cane. In the background is the Victoria Memorial on the Mall

Man in town overcoat with concealed buttons carrying an umbrella, and man in double-breasted coat wearing spats
FLO4709840 Man in town overcoat with concealed buttons carrying an umbrella, and man in double-breasted coat wearing spats and carrying a cane. Color printed fashion plate by W. A

Man in double-breasted overcoat with belt and man in double-breasted Raglan coat with patch pockets and overnight bag
FLO4709857 Man in double-breasted overcoat with belt and man in double-breasted Raglan coat with patch pockets and overnight bag. In the background is a railway station

Man in formal wear with long-tailed jacket over striped trousers and man in double-breasted suit with wide lapels
FLO4709818 Man in formal wear with long-tailed jacket over striped trousers and man in double-breasted suit with wide lapels. Color printed fashion plate by W. A

Man in three-button Raglan overcoat and man in double-breasted travel coat carrying a briefcase and smoking a pipe
FLO4709826 Man in three-button Raglan overcoat and man in double-breasted travel coat carrying a briefcase and smoking a pipe. In the background is the National Gallery, London

Model with St. Bernard puppy dog on lead - wearing double-breasted jacket (large lapels) and wide flared trousers. Also wearing a baker boy cap and white roll neck sweater. Date: circa 1966

Man's fitted, double-breasted banyan or at-home robe, with cuffed, two-piece... 1750-60. Creator: Unknown
Man's fitted, double-breasted banyan or at-home robe, with cuffed, two-piece set-in sleeves and mandarin collar, 1750-60

Man's frock coat, France, c.1816-1820. Creator: Unknown
Man's frock coat, France, c.1816-1820. Double-breasted, silk and wool twill with fabric-covered buttons. Shown with beaver fur top hat, Boston, Masschusetts

AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Charles III standing in a lavender field, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Charles III standing in a lavender field, 2023. Charles III was crowned King of the United Kingdom on 6 May 2023

AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Charles III, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Charles III, 2023. Charles became King of the United Kingdom in September 2022 after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II

Nelson O'Shaughnessy, Charge D'Affaires To Mexico, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Nelson O'Shaughnessy, Charge D'Affaires To Mexico, 1914

Benjamin Franklin Shiveley, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Benjamin Franklin Shiveley, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Benjamin F. Shively, 1913. Rep. 1884-1885, 1887-1893; U.S. Senator for Indiana 1909-1916

Christian Girl, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Christian Girl, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Christian Girl, 1917

Christian Girl, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Christian Girl, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Christian Girl, 1917

Charles Delahunt Mahaffie, Solicitor, State Dept. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Charles Delahunt Mahaffie, Solicitor, State Dept. 1917

Charles Delahunt Mahaffie, Solicitor, State Dept. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Charles Delahunt Mahaffie, Solicitor, State Dept. 1917

William Gibbs McAdoo, Secretary of The Treasury, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
William Gibbs McAdoo, Secretary of The Treasury, 1914. Treasury Secretary 1913-1921

James Walter Elder, Floyd, Rep. From Louisiana, 1913-1915 (?), between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
James Walter Elder, Floyd, Rep. From Louisiana, between 1913 and 1917. American politician Elder served in Congress 1913-1915

Girl Guide Review, 19 June 1938, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Girl Guide Review, 19 June 1938, (1947). King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with daughters Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret Rose

Audrey Vincent Jackson, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Audrey Vincent Jackson, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Audrey Vincent Jackson, 1913. Granddaughter of Rear Admiral George Albert Converse, US Navy, Died 1909

Military jacket, British, ca. 1862. Creator: C. Webb
Military jacket, British, ca. 1862

Advert for Austin Reed's range of men's suits. Date: 1933

Waistcoat, c. 1937. Creator: Catherine Fowler
Waistcoat, c. 1937

Shufeldt, Adml. R. W. between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Shufeldt, Adml. R.W. between 1865 and 1880

Col. E. G. Marshall, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Col. E.G. Marshall, between 1855 and 1865

Coat, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Roberta Spicer
Coat, 1935/1942

Womans Coat, c. 1936. Creator: Roberta Spicer
Womans Coat, c. 1936

Coat Suit, c. 1937. Creator: Ray Price
Coat Suit, c. 1937

Grey tail coat worn by Cab Calloway, 1976-1995. Creator: After Six
A silvery grey swallow-tailed coat worn by Cab Calloway, (1907-1994), an African-American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor

Chas Buller Jr (engraving)
619407 Chas Buller Jr (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Buller (1806-48), English Politician.); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Confident Businessman Standing Behind His Desk, 1951 (screen print)
2630041 Confident Businessman Standing Behind His Desk, 1951 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia (1888-1918) c
CHT216598 Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia (1888-1918) c.1875 (b/w photo) by German Photographer

Boy in double-breasted suit, wearing a top hat and holding a cane (b / w photo)
2797052 Boy in double-breasted suit, wearing a top hat and holding a cane (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy in double-breasted suit)

Tobogganing Suit, with Park Tobogganing Club badge (wool)
3086182 Tobogganing Suit, with Park Tobogganing Club badge (wool) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info)

Waistcoat in woven silk with fine gold, cream and orange stripes, c. 1780-90 (silk)
HMP409868 Waistcoat in woven silk with fine gold, cream and orange stripes, c.1780-90 (silk) by European School, (18th century); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Self Portrait (oil on canvas)
3744500 Self Portrait (oil on canvas) by Bonington, Richard Parkes (1802-28) (attr. to); 58.8x48 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Photographic postcard of a boy wearing a double-breasted jacket and breeches
A photographic postcard of a young boy wearing a bowler hat, double-breasted jacket, breeches, and boots. He is standing outdoors on ground strewn with branches and fallen leaves

Photograph of Erskine Hawkins, 1938-1993. Creator: Unknown
A black and white photographic portrait of Erskine Hawkins in a striped suit. He is holding a trumpet in his right hand with his left hand resting on top of his right

U. S. Army M-1879 junior officers dress coat worn by John Hanks Alexander, ca. 1890
A navy blue wool U.S. Army M-1879 junior officers dress uniform frock coat (a) worn by John Hanks Alexander of the 9th US Cavalry with two shoulder knots (b, c)

Zoar Mans Hat, Boots and Coat, c. 1937. Creator: Fritz Boehmer
Zoar Mans Hat, Boots and Coat, c. 1937

The Right Honorable David Lloyd George. Circa 1920

Evening suit, American, ca. 1888. Creator: Unknown
Evening suit, American, ca. 1888

The Right Honorable Lord Fitzgibbon, Lord High Chancellor of Ireland, 1790. Creator
The Right Honorable Lord Fitzgibbon, Lord High Chancellor of Ireland, 1790. Portrait of John Fitzgibbon, 1st Earl of Clare (c1749-1802), Attorney-General for Ireland and Lord Chancellor of Ireland

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"Double Breasted: A Timeless Style Statement" From the brave Sub-Officer Joseph Moore of the Vauxhall Fire Brigade, who fearlessly entered the premises above, to the valiant sailors aboard H. M. S. Prince of Wales in 1941, this classic style has stood the test of time. Even American sports executive Walter O'Malley knew that a double-breasted suit exuded power and authority as he posed for a photograph in September 1955. In moments that shaped history, such as President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act in 1935, distinguished gentlemen like Robert F. Wagner and David J. Lewis flanked him wearing dark suits with double-breasted jackets. Not limited to human fashion alone, even nature showcases its own version of "double breasted" with the magnificent Double-Crested Cormorant spreading its wings along North America's coasts and inland waters. Fashion advertisements have long recognized the allure of this style; Austin Reed proudly displayed their exquisite double-breasted garments for discerning customers seeking elegance and sophistication. Stepping back in time, we find military jackets from British forces circa 1862 designed with precision by C. Webb - a testament to both functionality and sartorial excellence. The world-renowned male impersonator Vesta Tilley captivated audiences throughout her career spanning from 1864 to 1952 while donning impeccable double-breasted attire that added an extra layer of charm to her performances. Catherine Fowler's waistcoat from around 1937 exemplifies how women embraced this traditionally masculine style element while adding their unique touch to it - breaking barriers effortlessly. Historical figures like Admiral R. W. Shufeldt between 1865 and 1880 or Colonel E. G. Marshall during his service between1855 and1865 understood that a well-tailored double-breasted coat conveyed authority on any occasion they encountered.