Chaps Collection (page 3)

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Lighting up a pipe - Volendam, The Netherlands
" Can I light it again?" Two old tars at Volendam, The Netherlands lighting up. Note the fine examples of traditional clothing and footwear in evidence on this card. circa 1913

NAT LOVE (b. 1854). Also known as Deadwood Dick. American cowboy. Oil over a photograph

RALPH E. MADSEN (1897-1948). American cowboy. The Worlds Tallest Man in circus sideshows and known as Sky High Madison and High Bill Madesen due to his 7 6" height

REMINGTON: COWBOY, 1887. An Arizona Cowboy. Drawing, 1887, by Frederic Remington (1861-1908)

County of London Rifle Shooting Championship - The Competitors and Results. Date: circa 1930

Two Gentlemen from Burkovina - a territory now split between Romania and the Ukraine. Date: circa 1907

Who said Liar? Confident young chap tells a likely fib
Who Said Liar? - A red-faced rather-awkward-looking young chaps tells a rather tall tale: " And Bai Jove She fell in love with me on the spot, Doncherknow" ! Date: 1910

Four men on a 1931 / 32 Raleigh motorcycle holding beer bottle
Four young men holding large beer bottles on a 1931/32 Raleigh motorcycle and sidecar in a studio circa 1936

Mens knitwear pattern, 1950s
Front cover of a 1950s knitting pattern featuring two dapper chaps wearing hand knitted pullovers. Date: c.1953

Ladies Read at Table
Bored with male-dominated conversation, women find their own diversions in cards, books and magazines; the chaps seem rather peeved... Date: 1927

Military Style 1790
A French soldier in uniform - and a fashionable dress which echoes the military style, enabling revolutionary ladies to demonstrate their solidarity with the chaps Date: 1790

Pair of jolly young chaps off to the pub in Littlehampton, West Sussex Date: circa 1946

Two Chaps stroll along the Littlehampton Waterfront
Two young Chaps stroll along the Littlehampton (West Sussex) Waterfront. Date: 1933

The arrival of the nuts at Murrays Club, 1914
Arrival of the nuts at Murrays nightclub in Beak Street, London. Nut, or knut was a commonly used term to describe dandyish gentleman swells. Date: 1914

The Bystander Christmas Number, 1929
Inside front cover of The Bystander Christmas Number 1929 featuring a page of vignettes showing entertainment and nightlife scenes, while in the centre, two dandyish chaps sip champagne. Date: 1929

Willss tobacco advert by H. M. Bateman
Advertisement by H. M. Bateman for Willss Cut Golden Bar tobacco featuring a gent seated in a comfortable armchair wearing a smoking jacket in a state of pipe smoking ecstasy. Date: 1929

Silhouette artist about town - Burlington Arcade
The Burlington Arcade in Piccadilly depicted in silhouette with a number of dandyish young men, popularly known as knuts parading along or pausing to look in the arcades shop windows. Date: 1914

What Piccadilly Circus looks like in the early morning
A typical early morning scene in Piccadilly Circus, showing a a smart gentleman in a hansom, heading westward towards Piccadilly, perhaps from a club (the caption suggests the Garrick)

Antelope Trapper
Tom Redford of Fort Davis, in charge of the antelope trapping project, seen here on horseback on a hilltop overlooking the drive, U.S.A. Date: 1930s

North America; USA; Wyoming; Shell; Cowboy on his Horse in the Snow; (MR)
North America, USA, Wyoming, Shell, Cowboy on his Horse in the Snow. (MR)

North America; USA; Wyoming; Shell; Cowboys and Cowgirl riding snowfall; (MR)
North America, USA, Wyoming, Shell, Cowboys and Cowgirl riding snowfall. (MR)

MONTANA: BOY, 20th CENTURY. Eagle Aims Back carving a toy canoe with a jack knife at the Glacier National Park Reservation in Montana. Photograph, early 20th century

COWBOY BAND, 1929. Lou Hoover greeting a cowboy marching band from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas at the White House, Washington, D.C. Photographed on 5 March 1929

Master James Keith Fraser on his Pony, Sir Francis Grant, 1803-1878, British

NAT LOVE b. 1854. Deadwood Dick. American cowboy

OKLAHOMA: COWBOYS, c1905. A cowboy twirling a lariat in the air as six other cowboys watch at a cowboys camp in Oklahoma. Stereograph, c1905

TEXAS COWBOY, 1887. An old-style Texas cowman. Drawing, 1887, by Frederic Remington (1861-1908)

COWBOY, c1880. An unidentified American cowboy, c1880

RUSSELL: TENDERFOOT. Initiation of the Tenderfoot. Drawing by Charles M. Russell (1864-1926)

REMINGTON: COWBOY, 1891. Cowboy Lighting the Range. Wood engraving, 1891, after a drawing by Frederic Remington (1861-1908)

REMINGTON: COWBOY, 1887. A Montana Cowboy. Drawing, 1887, by Frederic Remington (1861-1908)

A Yorkshireman at the Folies Bergere Show, Paris, France
A Yorkshireman in Paris Mr Watson (thro Leeds) - " Whats this ere Polly Burgesses like?" Date: 1894

Discussion on merits of Smoking for Health reasons
First Johnnie: " Aw -why do you make your own cigarettes?" Second Ditto: " My-aw-doctor ordered me some light exercise." Date: 1894

Twice Six are Twelve, / Leave dunces to themselves, / Naughty chaps, to paint their caps
Twice Six are Twelve, /Leave dunces to themselves, /Naughty chaps, to paint their caps./Twice six are ja. From The Merry Multiplication Table by Irving Montague (London c1870). Chromolithograph

A Couple Poses in Western Gear
United States: c. 1900. A couple pose for a studio portrait in Western cowboy gear

Bucking Bronco Departure
New York, New York: 1949. A rider from Roswell, New Mexico, is ousted from his saddle in the bronc riding contest at the opening of the Worlds Championship Rodeo in Madison Square Garden

Rider on horse, wearing leather chaps and boot with foot in stirrup

Prototype spacesuit. Photographed at LA Space Expo 2012

Cowgirl riding a horse on the range on The Hideout Ranch in Shell Wyoming

USA, Oregon. Cowboy (MR)

WESTERN OUTLAW. 20th century illustration

A CALIFORNIA VAQUERO, 1852. American engraving, 1852

CALIFORNIA: VAQUERO, 1852. A native Californian Vaquero. Wood engraving, American, 1852

BRONCO BUSTERS saddling: wood engraving, 1888, after a drawing by Frederic Remington (1861-1908)

REMINGTON: COWBOYS. Roping in a Horse-Corral. Wood engraving, 1888, after a drawing by Frederic Remington (1861-1908)

Rollerskating Chaps
Two jolly chaps enjoying a spot of rollerskating, wearing fancy dress (the gentleman on the right has a fake beard and moustache painted onto his face!). Date: circa 1906

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"Chaps: The Timeless Symbol of the Wild West" Step into the untamed world of cowboys and experience their rugged lifestyle through the captivating images captured by renowned photographer Laton Alton Huffman in August 1904. In one such photograph, we meet Honeycut, a fearless cowboy astride his loyal steed White Star on the vast plains of Montana. His weathered face tells tales of countless adventures under the open sky. While chaps may seem like mere clothing accessories to some, they hold a significant place in Western culture. A Dewars advertisement from that era showcases how these leather leg coverings were not only practical but also fashionable for cowboys who valued both style and functionality. The legendary artist Charles M. Russell immortalized the spirit of the cowboy through his evocative drawings. One such piece titled "RUSSELL: THE COWBOY" transports us back to an era where they were worn with pride as symbols of strength and resilience. Even Mexican Cowboys found their way into Buffalo Bill's Wild West Shows, blending cultures and showcasing their unique horsemanship skills while donning traditional chaps. These oil-over-photograph creations from around 1900 capture their vibrant energy against a backdrop of excitement and adventure. NAT LOVE, better known as Deadwood Dick, was another iconic figure who left an indelible mark on Western history. An oil painting over a photograph captures Love's charismatic presence as he proudly wears his trusty chaps - a testament to his daring exploits as a celebrated African American cowboy. Fast forward to present times; weekend ramblers embrace nostalgia by donning classic attire reminiscent of old-world charm. Chaps remain an essential part of their ensemble, symbolizing an enduring connection to our rich heritage. Beyond its association with cowboys alone, they have transcended boundaries into various realms - even knitting patterns. The Robin knitting pattern featuring an old chap with a pipe pays homage to the timeless appeal of these leather leg coverings.