Eton Collar Collection

Mr. Houghton, portrait photograph, 1918 June 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Houghton, portrait photograph, 1918 June 11

Sir Wilfrid Laurier, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, c1900. Canadian politician, prime minister. Engraving after a photograph by W. J. Topley. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Unidentified man, standing outdoors, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unidentified man, standing outdoors, between 1896 and 1942

John D. Rockefeller Jr. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. John D. Rockefeller Jr. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
John D. Rockefeller Jr. 1917. American financier and philanthropist, only son of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller

Mr. Beacham, portrait photograph, 1917 Dec. 7. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Beacham, portrait photograph, 1917 Dec. 7

Mr. Van Rensaler Adams, portrait photograph, 1919 Jan. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Van Rensaler Adams, portrait photograph, 1919 Jan. 6

David Lawrence, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. David Lawrence, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
David Lawrence, 1917

David Lawrence?, 2nd from left, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
David Lawrence?, 2nd from left, between 1916 and 1918

Aviation, Army - Col. Samuel Reber, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Aviation, Army - Col. Samuel Reber, 1914
Aviation, Army - Col. Samuel Reber, 1914. US aviation pioneer Samuel Reber II

Your father approaches (colour litho)
3641837 Your father approaches (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Your father approaches. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

"Betwixt the wind and his nobility"(engraving)
2781088 " Betwixt the wind and his nobility" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

London Buns (colour litho)
5212605 London Buns (colour litho) by Crombie, Charles (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Buns. Illustration for Simple Simon and His Friends (Greening, c 1899).); © Look and Learn

Smart young man, wearing a bowler hat (b / w photo)
3092918 Smart young man, wearing a bowler hat (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smart young man, wearing a bowler hat)

The Savoy Cafe (colour litho)
972451 The Savoy Cafe (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Savoy Cafe. Illustration for Homes of the Passing Show (The Savoy Press, 1900)

Boys Eton Jacket, c. 1938. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Boys Eton Jacket, c. 1938

Mr. W. E. Rendle, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Mr. W.E. Rendle, 1911. Portrait of a man wearing a bowler hat, buttonhole and high Eton collar. From " British Sports and Sportsmen: Racing Coursing and Steeplechasing", Part II

Mr H J King, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Mr H J King, 1911. Portrait of a man. From " British Sports and Sportsmen: Racing Coursing and Steeplechasing", Part II, edited by William Scarth Dixon. [1911]

Mr A M Crickett, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Mr A M Crickett, 1911. Portrait of a man in a high Eton collar. From " British Sports and Sportsmen: Racing Coursing and Steeplechasing", Part II, edited by William Scarth Dixon. [1911]

Captain Fox, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Captain Fox, (1919). Portrait of Cecil Henry Fox (1873-1963), British Rear-Admiral in the Royal Navy, who was in command of HMS Amphion when she hit a German mine and sank on 6 August 1914

Early Schooling at Brighton, 1884, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Early Schooling at Brighton, 1884, (1945). Portrait of British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) aged ten, wearing a bowler hat

Boys sitting at their desks, Ashford Residential School, Middlesex, 1900. Serious-looking boys sit obediently at their desks in an extremely long classroom. There seem to be at least four teachers

Charles Old Goodford, Provost of Eton College, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Charles Old Goodford, Provost of Eton College, 1878. Goodford became an assistant master at Eton, his former school, in 1835 when still a Cambridge undergraduate

The christening of Eton Schools new fire engine. Viscount Trematon, Princess Alices son. England, 1920s

Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, with her son, Lord Trematon, as they christen Eton Schools new fire engine. England, 1920s

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Step into the world of elegance and tradition with the iconic Eton collar. Your father approaches, his distinguished appearance enhanced by this timeless accessory, as depicted in a captivating colour lithograph. The engraving captures the essence of nobility and grace, showcasing how this collar stands betwixt the wind and his regal stature. In bustling London, where style reigns supreme, even delectable treats like London Buns are enjoyed with an air of sophistication. A smart young man donning a bowler hat exudes confidence and refinement in a black-and-white photograph that epitomizes the charm of yesteryears. Indulge yourself at The Savoy Cafe, where patrons relish not only delectable dishes but also an ambiance steeped in history. Adorned with an Eton jacket from 1938 by Francis Law Durand, boys embraced both fashion and tradition during their school days. Mr. W. E. Rendle's portrait from 1911 showcases how the Eton collar adds a touch of distinction to any gentleman's attire. Similarly, Mr H J King and Mr A M Crickett radiate class through their choice of collars captured beautifully by unknown creators. As we delve deeper into history, Captain Fox's image from 1919 reminds us that even amidst war times, sartorial elegance prevailed with pride. Early schooling at Brighton in 1884 is immortalized through an intriguing photograph taken in 1945 – a testament to enduring style transcending generations. Transporting us back to Ashford Residential School in Middlesex circa 1900 is another captivating image featuring boys seated at their desks; here too lies evidence of how the Eton collar has long been associated with education and refinement. The allure of the Eton collar persists throughout time – its ability to elevate one's appearance while paying homage to tradition remains unmatched.