Cloaks Collection (page 4)

Ancient Irish Costume
A man and woman of ancient Ireland, well wrapped in their cloaks against the cold : he carries a spear against dangerous encounters. Date: early centuries AD

Three bedeswomen of Castle Rising, Norfolk
Three bedeswomen of Castle Rising, near Sandringham in Norfolk. When these elderly women enter the almshouses (known collectively as Trinity Hospital) they are required to wear an old Welsh costume

Fur wraps for the winter season 1913
Women models wearing the lastest fashionable fur wraps. 1913

Our Boys Clothing Company, coats / cloaks for girls
Our Boys Clothing Company presents girls cloaks/coats. Features: Cloak (Figures 169 & 170) Ulster (Figure 171) Travelling Cloak (Figures 172 & 173) Date: c.1895

Roman christians

Noble & Middle Class C14
Clothing of the upper & middle class: voluminous outer garments resembling cloaks or mantles, fur hats with narrow up-turned brims. N.B shoes with bars, pouch & dagger. Date: 14th century

North German Costume
Townspeople of Northern Germany. The men wear baggy breeches (? Galligaskins), short cloaks, doublets & hats with moderately tall crowns. The woman wears a mantle & apron. Date: 1590

German Officials 1670
German professionals (possibly legal dress): full-bottomed wigs, hats with cocked brims, coats with deep turned back cuffs like boot-cuffs, cloaks. Date: 1670

Bathing party 1927
A group of young men and women stand around their car in flamboyant swimwear. Date: 1927

Young girls in red cloaks
Two young girls in a dark autumnal forest under a tree and protected by robins. Artist: Florence Hardy Date: circa 1914

The Purple Mask adapted by Matheson Lang
Promotional postcard for The Purple Mask adapted by Matheson Lang from Le Chevalier du Masque by Paul Armont & Jean Manoussi (1913)

Henry V by William Shakespeare
Promotional postcard for Henry V by William Shakespeare. Lewis Waller was the leading matinee idol of his day, and well cast as Henry

Hamlet by Wiliam Shakespeare by The Follies
Promotional postcard of Hamlet as performed by The Follies The image of Hamlet smoking is a parody of the poster of the H. B. Irving production, as was the whole production

Hamlet by Wiliam Shakespeare
Promotional postcard of Hamlet by William Shakespeare. Hamlet was one of H. B. Irvings many parts which had been played by his father, Sir Henry

Plate 3 gale forest two horsemen wrapped cloaks
Artokoloro

Street vendor selling old Cloaks, Suits and Coats, 1666 (engraving)
XJF862515 Street vendor selling old Cloaks, Suits and Coats, 1666 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

THE FASHIONS: LADIES CLOAKS FOR AUTUMN, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem (oil on panel)
XIR179384 The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem (oil on panel) by Santi di Tito (1536-1603); 35x23 cm; Galleria dell Accademia, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Entree du Christ a Jerusalem; ); Italian

The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem, from a series of Scenes of the New Testament (fresco)
XAL179383 The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem, from a series of Scenes of the New Testament (fresco) by Barna da Siena (fl.1350-55); Collegiata, San Gimignano

Christ crowned with thorns, c. 1470 (tempera on wood)
XOS1765748 Christ crowned with thorns, c.1470 (tempera on wood) by Bouts, Dirck (c.1415-75); 43.8x37.1 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

John III Sobieski (oil on canvas)
XIR197217 John III Sobieski (oil on canvas) by Tricius, Alexandre Jan (c.1620-1692/98); Jagiellonian Library, Cracow, Poland; (add.info.: John III Sobieski)

Katsugi no futari no onna, Two women wearing cloaks as veils. Kubo, Shunman, 1757-1820, artist, 1806. 1 print : woodcut, color; 12.7 x 20.9 cm

THE FASHIONS: LADIES CLOAKS FOR AUTUMN, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Two women wearing cloaks as veils. Date 1806

Riding to Bethlehem by Francis Taylor
Stylised illustration or, as it is described in the caption, illumination showing the Three Kings following the star to Bethlehem. Date: 1927

Lebanon - Shepherds on the summit of Mount Lebanon
Shepherds on the summit of Mount Lebanon. In order to protect themselves against the biting cold, these Lebanese shepherds use a felt-cloak made in the country

Morocco - Tetuan - Street Traders - Berber women from the Moroccan Riff Mountains, who do not permit their faces to be seen. Date: circa 1910s

Farmers from Debrecen, Hungary, wearing incredible capes, smoking long-stemmed pipes and sporting fabulous waxed moustaches! Date: circa 1910s

Two richly adorned Georgian Jews walk to the synagogue in Tbilisi, Georgia

Playing Chess in Algeria
Four Algerian men playing chess in a shady section of a secluded courtyard

Ona Indians from Tierra del Fuego
Ona Indians - Indigenous people from Tierra del Fuego, Southern Argentina, wearing Guanaco skin cloaks

Two Japanese Monks
Two Japanese monks in traditional costume, with shaved heads and long cloaks

FUR COATS
A selection of fur coats, cloaks & wraps

Sandwich-Board Women in Berlin, 1920
Photograph showing some sandwich-board women, with advertising on the back of their cloaks, walking the streets of Berlin in 1920. The advertising was for a newly opened variety theatre, the Scala

Stitching Fur Cloaks
Men at tables in a workshop surrounded by pelts stitch fur cloaks. A customer lays down his money & places his order. The fur could possibly be ermine

Costume / Roman-Gallic
A man and woman of the Gallo- Roman period, with a Christian icon on the wall behind them

Revolutionary Officials
Uniforms of French Revolutionary officials are elaborate with much gold braid & tassels. Garments include cloaks, capes & sashes. One carries a sword

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"Cloaks: A Timeless Tale of Mystery, Fashion, and Tradition" Step into the world as we unravel their fascinating history and diverse significance. From Shakespeare's Macbeth to fashionable women in 1913, these versatile garments have adorned countless individuals throughout the ages. In the eerie realm of Macbeth, they were donned by witches as they stirred their cauldron with wicked intentions. These mystical garments added an air of enchantment to their dark rituals. Fast forward to 1913, where fashionable women proudly showcased new cloak creations. With intricate designs and luxurious fabrics, these stylish ensembles captured the essence of elegance and sophistication. Not only a fashion statement but also a symbol of honor and tradition, knights Templar would drape themselves in majestic cloaks alongside knights and bishops. These regal garments embodied chivalry and nobility. Even advertisements featured cloaks prominently; George Augustus Nicholas' fur collection boasted opulent designs that exuded warmth and glamour for those seeking luxury during colder seasons. The Dolly Sisters made waves in Paris-New York with their impeccable style choices. Their choice? Cloaks that effortlessly blended modernity with timeless grace - a testament to the enduring allure of this garment. Traveling back further in time, English court dress from the 16th century featured elaborate cloaks fit for royalty. These exquisite pieces showcased wealth while adding an air of grandeur to any occasion. Closer to spirituality than fashion alone, bishops adorned themselves with vestments including magnificent cloaks during religious ceremonies—a visual representation of divinity's embrace on earth. Venturing into Spain's bullfighting arenas in July 2014 revealed yet another use for this versatile garment—the matador waving his red cape at a charging bull. The cloak became both protection and spectacle as barbed sticks pierced through its fabric amidst cheers from spectators at Plaza de Toros Valencia.