Button Hole Collection

George Grossmith / 1895
GEORGE GROSSMITH (SNR) English actor, associated with the Gilbert & Sullivan operas

Couple / Pink Champagne
Passion and pink champagne: a heady mixture

Arthur Bourchier / Vf 1896
Black tailcoat & trousers, white waistcoat with roll collar & cut low revealing an expanse of shirt front, stand collar & white tie, gold watch chain & orchid buttonhole

Francis De Croisset, c1893. Francis de Croisset (1877-1937), Belgian-born French playwright and opera librettist. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Mark Wright (right) and John Barnes with fellow Liverpool team mates on the pitch at Wembley before the start of the 1996 FA Cup final against Manchester United 11th May 1996

Liverpools John Barnes on the pitch at Wembley being interviewd by the BBC before the FA Cup Final against Manchester United 11th May 1996

Liverpools Steve McManaman on the pitch at Wembley being interviewd by the BBC before the FA Cup Final against Manchester United 11th May 1996

Liverpools John Barnes centre with Manchester Uniteds Andy Coe on the pitch at Wembley before the FA Cup Final against Manchester United 11th May 1996

Mark Tapley, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405121 Mark Tapley, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Francesco Paolo Tosti (1847-1916), song composer, portrait photograph (b / w photo)
STC64684 Sir Francesco Paolo Tosti (1847-1916), song composer, portrait photograph (b/w photo) by Walery Studio (fl.1884-1935); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Polish, out of copyright

Man Wearing Elephant Head (chromolitho)
733081 Man Wearing Elephant Head (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man Wearing Elephant Head.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Flower Seller (chromolitho)
2811698 Flower Seller (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower Seller. Illustration for a booklet called Sketches of London Life)

Girl Placing Button Hole on Boys Jacket (chromolitho)
733313 Girl Placing Button Hole on Boys Jacket (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

C Hayden Coffin (colour photo)
3094029 C Hayden Coffin (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: C Hayden Coffin)

Joseph Chamberlain at his desk at the Colonial Office Circa 1903

Liverpools Stan Collymore on the pitch at Wembley during the pre match preparations for the FA Cup Final. 11th May 1996

Jamie Redknapp (left) waves to the crowd as Ian Rush looks on during the pre-match festivities at Wembley for the 1996 FA Cup final between Liverpool and Manchester United 11th May 1996

Manchester Uniteds Ryan Giggs (left) comes face to face with Liverpools Ian Rush on the pitch at Wembley during the pre match preparations for the FA Cup Final. 11th May 1996

Jamie Redknapp waves to the crowd during the pre-match festivities at Wembley for the 1996 FA Cup final between Liverpool and Manchester United 11th May 1996

Liverpools John Barnes right with Manchester Uniteds Andy Coe on the pitch at Wembley before the FA Cup Final against Manchester United 11th May 1996

Liverpools John Barnes on the pitch at Wembley before the FA Cup Final against Manchester United 11th May 1996

Liverpools Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman and Jamie Redknapp on the pitch at Wembleybefore the FA Cup Final against Manchester United 11th May 1996

Liverpools Ian Rush signing autographs on the pitch at Wembley during the pre match preparations for the FA Cup Final. 11th May 1996

Rod Hull seen here with a miniature head of his feathered partner Emu. 12th January 1993

Barefoot City Gent Peter Greenwood shoeless to advertise the new Walt Disney called The Barefoot Executive April 1971

Millionaire Nubar Gulbenkian who is embroilled in a lawsuit against the BBC over the " Face to Face" TV programme. July 1962 Q5948

Oldham OL2 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Oldham OL2 8

Champsaur (Felicien), c1893. Artist: Felix Potin
Champsaur, c1893. Felicien Champsaur (1858-1934), French novelist and journalist. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Comte De Montesquiou, c1893. Marie Joseph Robert Anatole, Comte de Montesquiou-Fezensac (1855-1921), French aesthete, Symbolist poet, art collector. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Richard Dix (1893-1949), American actor, 20th century. One of the few actors to successfully bridge the transition from silent films to talkies, Dixs best-remembered early role was in Cecil B

Mr Clement Attlee after Labours election victory 1945 seen here with his wife July 1945

Young Victorian man with flower in buttonhole
A young Victorian man in his best clothes, with a cravat and pin, and a flower in his buttonhole, poses in the photographers studio

Well dressed man on a motorcycle
A rather well dressed man sitting on a motorcycle. He is wearing a bowler hat, white gloves, a black bowtie, dark jacket, pinstriped trousers and shiny shoes

Evening Dress / Men C. 1900
Cigar smoking gentleman in a black tail-coat & trousers, white waistcoat, bowtie & gloves, top hat & leather pumps. A large gardenia graces his buttonhole

1890S Blouse & Hairstyle
Satin blouse with deep lace falling tucker, puffed half- length sleeves with gathered cuff & frill, checked skirt with Swiss belt waistband. N.B doorknocker top knot hairstyle

Caudieux, 1893 (litho)
BAL56183 Caudieux, 1893 (litho) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 128x92 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Derby Day at Epsom Racecourse. Sir John and Lady Buchanan Jardine. 4 June 1930

Double Wedding group with eight bridesmaids Chichester Photographic Society West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS3759-22

Bride and Groom standing outside St Richards Church, Chichester
Bride and Groom standing on steps outside St Richards Church, Chichester Chichester Photographic Society West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS3765-11

Bride and Groom cutting the wedding cake Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS3754-4

Bride and Groom in garden exchanging a kiss Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS3752-6

Groom and Best Man in doorway Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS3750-1

Hs Foster by Spy 1907
H.S Foster wears a frock coat, double-breasted waistcoat, floral buttonhole, grey striped trousers with a front & back crease, high all round collar & a spotted cravat. Date: 1907

Bride and Groom on Wedding Day standing next to Wedding car
Bride has skirt of dress hitched up before getting into the car. South Street, Chichester. 1960s Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 3732/15

Charabanc outing, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Twenty-eight men, most of them with a carnation on their lapel, and two women, posing for their photo before setting off in a charabanc for a days outing to the races, organised by the Marine Hotel

The Carter - a rustic cart driver in his smock and carrying a whip Date: 1905

Wedding group photograph
The happy couple, the groom wearing uniform, with their two bridesmaids and best man. Date: circa 1940

Wedding couple in dark clothes
The happy couple in a wedding photo, dressed unusually in black! Date: circa 1930s

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"Button Hole: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Connection" In the world of fashion, a button hole is more than just a simple opening on a garment; it represents an exquisite touch that adds charm and sophistication. Like a couple sipping pink champagne at an elegant soirée, the button hole exudes romance and refinement. Dating back to the late 19th century, notable figures like Arthur Bourchier and Francis De Croisset embraced this fashionable trend. It became synonymous with style, capturing attention on stage or in social gatherings. Just as Mark Wright and John Barnes stood proudly alongside their Liverpool teammates on the pitch at Wembley, their jackets adorned with delicate button holes spoke volumes about their impeccable taste. The allure of the button hole extended beyond clothing. In illustrations from Charles Dickens' "Character Sketches, " we see Mark Tapley sporting one with pride, displaying his character's resilience and optimism. Even Sir Francesco Paolo Tosti, renowned song composer, radiated elegance in his portrait photograph where he donned this timeless accessory. But it wasn't limited to men alone; women also appreciated its beauty. From flower sellers captured in vibrant chromolithographs to young girls placing delicate blooms on boys' jackets - these images showcased how even small gestures could create lasting connections. And let us not forget C Hayden Coffin's captivating presence captured in color photography – his dashing appearance enhanced by a carefully placed button hole. Through history, the humble button hole has remained an emblem of grace and refinement for both men and women alike. Whether adorning formal attire or adding flair to everyday outfits, it continues to symbolize elegance while forging connections between individuals across time and cultures.