Double Breasted Collection (page 2)

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

La Songeuse, c19th century. Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
La Songeuse, c19th century. From The Studio Volume 103. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1932]

DIES COMMITTEE, 1938. Members of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), also known as the Dies Committee, at the final hearing of 1938. Seated, left to right: Rep

Mrs Jacqueline Kennedy with former British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan when she visited him at his country home, Birch Grove, in Sussex, today, 16th May

ETHIOPIAN MAN, 1920s. An unidentified Ethiopian man. Photographed in the 1920s

JOHN T. SCOPES (1900-1970). American educator. Scopes (right) photographed with his attorney, John R. Neal, at the time of his trial for violating a Tennessee state law prohibiting the teaching of

CHARLES C. PYLE (1882-1939). Known as C. C. Pyle. American sports promoter and showman
CHARLES C. PYLE (1882-1939). Known as C.C. Pyle. American sports promoter and showman. Photographed with one of his clients, star football player Harold Red Grange (right), while passing through St

IKE WEIR (1867-1908). Irish boxer. Known as the Belfast Spider. Photograph, 1890s

CHARLES HODGE 1797-1878). American Presbyterian theologian. Photographed by the studio of Mathew Brady, c1860

GIULIO GATTI-CASAZZA (1869-1940). Italian operatic manager. Photographed c1908

EDWARD EVERETT HALE (1822-1909). American Unitarian clergyman and author. Photographed in 1903

JOSEPH ROBERT DIGGLE (1849-1917). British clergyman and public servant. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1892

MENs FASHION, c1905. Photograph, American, c1905

MENs FASHION, 1890. A fashionably attired unidentified American man. Original cabinet photograph, c1890

GEORGE V (1865-1936). King of Great Britain, 1910-36. Photographed c1909, wearing his naval uniform

"You look after my girl"- September 1944
Bride links arms with her groom and her father George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. N23633

31st President of the United States. Photographed with children in Poland, 1946, while serving as U. S
HERBERT HOOVER (1874-1964). 31st President of the United States. Photographed with children in Poland, 1946, while serving as U.S. director of postwar relief

ANTON CERMAK (1873-1933). American (Czech-born) politician. Being sworn in as mayor of Chicago, Illinois, by Judge Edmund K. Jarecki (left), while County Clerk Robert M

OSCAR WILDE (1854-1900). Irish poet and writer. Photographed by W. & D. Downey, 1889

Double-breasted / Double-crested Cormorant. USA
ROG-12166 Double-breasted / Double-crested Cormorant Florida, USA Phalacrocorax auritus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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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.