Chap Collection

Toilet / Hair / Barber
Gentleman at the barbers gets a haircut, while a chap in the background has his washed

Dewars advertisement
Advertisement for Dewars White Label whiskey showing four gentlemen smartly attired in evening wear enjoying a game of cards - and a glass of Dewar s. 1934

Covent Garden Market
COVENT GARDEN Early morning; a 21 year-old chap (Alfred John Lewis) in a flat cap, stands surrounded by baskets and crates of apples, fruit and vegetables

Maenson Clothes advertisement for flannel trousers, 1930
Advertisement for Maenson flannel trousers, cut to fit and tailored to keep their shape. In consequence they never demoralise into " bags" but always remain a very proper adjunct to

Saucy and silly seaside postcard with cheeky caption
A Young man heads out to sea in a small rowing boat named the Saucy Sue - she instructs him: " Mind you don t goo too far, Darling!

The Peachcomber by Rick Elmes
A dapper chap in a sharp white suit and cane enjoys the attentions of several young women in bathing suits on a beach. Date: 1927

Distinctions with a Difference at Gleneagles
Illustration showing a fashionable trio at famous Scottish golf course, Gleneagles. The chap in the middle wears wide plus fours and a lurid, patterned tank top

Robin knitting pattern featuring old chap with pipe
Cover of a Robin knitting pattern for a fetching tank top for the dapper gent in your life. Date: c.1955

Sportex poster
Advertising poster for Sportex mens clothing showing two dapper gents dressed immaculately in plus fours and jackets ready for a round of golf

Chaps Exercise Regime
A variety of body exercises, requiring no special apparatus, that will keep any chap in good shape

Patriotic Postcard - WWI - Young Highlander
Patriotic Postcard - WWI - Young boy in the uniform of a Scots Highlander soldier posing on this Christmas Greetings Postcard. " I m Scotch ye ken and I ll let em know it!" Date: circa 1910s

Male Type / Traveller 1922
Happy chap in a cosy double- breasted overcoat lined in opossum & with a fur roll collar, also a flat cap, narrow trousers with turn-ups, spats & gloves

Chap Posts a Letter
A smart cyclist stops to pop a letter into a Royal Mail letterbox

Gentleman in Black Tie attending a Private View
A smart Gentleman in Black Tie attending a Private View of an Art Exhibition - unknown shoot/client. Date: circa 1960s

Woollands Catalogue shoot - Evening wear
Two young ladies in pretty evening dresses acompanied by a youthful gent in full evening dress - possiby a Woollands Catalogue shoot. Smart interior. Date: circa 1958

Gymnastics
Page from Larousse Encyclopedia showing various disciplines in gymnastics showing a selection of intriguing equipment and exercises performed thereon! Date: 1930

Slightly Tipsy Rakish Cad attempting to play billiards, but likely to only succeeding in spoiling the baize. Date: circa 1908

Chapman or Chapbook Seller

Advertisement for Emu sherry -- smiling male model (George McGrath) holding up a glass. 1959

Kissing advice for women (colour litho)
5999923 Kissing advice for women (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kissing advice for women. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Tom Long The Carrier (engraving)
2786684 Tom Long The Carrier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Long The Carrier)

Postcard design - Missing you! A chap fails to catch a butterfly in his red net. Date: circa 1937

Comic postcard, Vicar and little girl Date: 20th century

Advertisement for Van Heusen, the worlds most economical collar - a soft collar with the smartness of a stiff one. Date: 1924

Chap delighted with his parcel (Peak Freans Biscuit Box!)
A Young chap delighted to discover a parcel has arrived for him, containing a Peak Freans Biscuit Box! (or so says the hand-written message!!) Date: circa 1900s

Robinson Crusoe (engraving)
2786673 Robinson Crusoe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinson Crusoe. Illustration for Chap-Books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton)

The Young Chap Dress d in Blue, by C Sloman and W Wilson
Promotional music sheet for The Young Chap Dressd In Blue music hall song by C. Sloman and W. Wilson, sung by Nat Ogden and A Hollingsworth

Broke by Barbosa
An elegant gentleman in top hat and tails sits with his head in his hands, having spent all his money on cocktails and women by the looks of things. Date: 1929

Matrimonial Adventures in London of the Three Misses Greenhorn (colour litho)
1038146 Matrimonial Adventures in London of the Three Misses Greenhorn (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The ox turned butcher (engraving)
2786681 The ox turned butcher (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ox turned butcher)

The Chapman (engraving)
2786695 The Chapman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chapman. Illustration for Chap-Books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton)

Paris coiffures for May 1866
A selection of womens headdresses. Date: May 1866

ARISTOCRATIC SWINGING
A beautiful young woman is pushed on a swing by a dashing chap. Date: 18th century

C19 BILLIARD PLAYER
A moustachioed chap prepares to play a shot. Date: 19th century

LEAPFROG CHAPS 1930S
One suited chap leaps over another. Date: 1930

20S CAMPING CLUB
Members of a camping club, having pitched their tents, cook by their camp fire - well at least the women do, the chap on the other hand doesnt want to get his suit dirty! Date: 1926

The Prince Chap, from Criterion Theatre, London
The Prince Chap, with the entire company from the Criterion Theatre, London. 1906

Suffragette Madonna - Crop of 1910 - Anti-Suffrage card
Anti-Suffrage card - Suffragette Madonna - Crop of 1910 - The man of the House holding the baby whilst his wife goes out and campaigns for womens rights

The Chap Book

Golden Square coat advertisement
Advertisement for Golden Square clothes manufactured by Watt, Thexton and Co who specialised in overcoats and topcoats. This half-belted travelling coat is described as

A map showing the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt and into Canaan, facsimile
XJF696551 A map showing the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt and into Canaan, facsimile of an image from the Geneva Bible of 1560 (engraving) by English School

Advertisement -- male model posing (Phillip Webb). 1959

Meakers advertisement
Advertisement for menswear stores, Meakers of London, depicting a dapper chap seated in front a picture of a very crowded Henley Regatta. 1927

Man in suit and bowler hat, 1962
A smart gent in a tailored Heptons suit, carrying a cane and wearing a bowler hat. Date: 1962

Awad Kamel Fahmy
Egypt man - Awad Kamel Fahmy, sitting in his revolving chair in front of a rather impressive roll-top desk

August MalmstrAom Hallgerdas Slap Illustration
August Malmstrom, Hallgerds Slap, Illustration for Njals Saga, ch, 48, Hallgerds microfil, Illustration for Njals saga, chap, painting, from circa 1895, Oil on paper, adhered to cardboard panel

August MalmstrAom Njal Bergthora Thord Karisson Decide
August Malmstrom, Njal, Bergthora and Thord Karisson Decide to be Burned Alive, Illustration for Njals Saga, ch, 129, Bergtora and Tord Karesson decide to be burned inside

August MalmstrAom Horse-Fight Hlidarendi Illustration
August Malmstrom, The Horse-Fight at Hlidarendi, Illustration for Njals Saga, ch, 59, Stallion at Lidarande, Illustration for Njals saga, chap, painting, Oil on paper pasted on canvas, Height

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"Chap: A Timeless Icon of Style and Character" Step into the world of a true gentleman, where every detail matters. From the moment he rises from his comfortable bed to when he visits the barber for a dapper haircut, the chap takes pride in his appearance. In an era where even toilet etiquette is considered an art form, our distinguished chap knows how to carry himself with grace and sophistication. As he strolls through Covent Garden Market, his perfectly coiffed hair catches everyone's attention – a testament to his impeccable grooming routine. Flannel trousers are a staple in any gentleman's wardrobe, as showcased by Maenson Clothes' advertisement from 1930. The chap effortlessly exudes elegance while donning these timeless garments. But it's not all seriousness for our dear chap; he also enjoys some saucy seaside fun. With cheeky postcards and witty captions, he embraces lightheartedness and revels in life's simple pleasures. As depicted in "The Peachcomber" by Rick Elmes, our chap indulges in leisurely activities like knitting while enjoying a pipe. These small moments of relaxation bring him joy amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Gleneagles offers distinctions with a difference – just like our beloved chap. Whether it be their exquisite service or luxurious amenities, this prestigious establishment caters to gentlemen who appreciate refinement at its finest. Sportex posters capture our chaps engaging in various physical activities – proof that they value both style and fitness. The Chaps Exercise Regime ensures they stay fit without compromising their sartorial standards. During World War I, patriotic postcards featuring young Highlanders remind us of the bravery displayed by men during times of conflict. Our loyal chap proudly represents his country while embodying strength and resilience. A male traveler from 1922 epitomizes adventure-seeking spirits within chaps worldwide. Always ready to explore new horizons, he embraces the unknown with a sense of curiosity and wanderlust.