Jaunty Collection

Suffragette Cat in Straw Hat Votes for Women. Cat in a straw hat, placed at a jaunty angle, wears a large placard which reads, Votes for Women Date: circa 1908

Bessie Bonehill music hall male impersonator 1855-1902
Bessie Bonehill started on the halls as a clog dancer as part of the Sisters Bonehill act and became a male impersonator. Jaunty pose with hands in pockets

The Pink Hat by William Barribal
Glamorous portrait of a young woman wearing a veiled jaunty pink hat, with pink champagne in the foreground

Winter fashions
Two ladies model the latest winter fashions from Paris, featuring dresses with matching fur-trimmed coats and jaunty hats. Date: 1916

Skegness is SO bracing - McGill parody of Hassall poster
Skegness is SO bracing - A Donald McGill parody of the famous Jolly Fisherman poster created by artist John Hassall in 1908 for the Great Northern Railway (GNR)

Adverts for Women's Military and Civil Clothing WWII
Two adverts for women's clothing first from Moss Bros for the Auxiliary Territorial Service Officer's uniform made from Barathea or Whipcord, supplied read to wear

Lois Ball, Sister of Albert Ball, VC (later Mrs Anderson), c. 1919 (oil on canvas)
3744434 Lois Ball, Sister of Albert Ball, VC (later Mrs Anderson), c.1919 (oil on canvas) by Davis, Noel Denholm (1876-1950); 109.9x79.9 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel at Millwall, leaning against a Chain Drum
3431748 Isambard Kingdom Brunel at Millwall, leaning against a Chain Drum, November 1857 (albumen print) by Howlett, Robert (1831-58); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flagbearer Gerrit Pieters Ruicharer, 1583 (engraving)
1066645 Flagbearer Gerrit Pieters Ruicharer, 1583 (engraving) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 20.2x15.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Junior League Print Fund; Dutch, out of copyright

Comic postcard, dog in Scottish costume, smoking a cigar. Date: circa 1910s

Mr Micawber Conducts David Home, illustration from
IL193494 Mr Micawber Conducts David Home, illustration from Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Black man playing a fiddle, greetings card (chromolitho)
6031506 Black man playing a fiddle, greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black man playing a fiddle, greetings card)

Historic image in black and white of a Victorian lady with umbrella running in the surf on the beach

London District Messenger Service - Messenger boy in distinctive uniform with cap at jaunty angle. Date: circa 1905

Lady with dog in fancy dress
A woman in a smart checked coat and skirt holds her dog - a wire haired fox terrier by the looks of it - who is also dressed in checks with some sort of coat and a jaunty tam o shanter. Date: c.1935

The New Fast Bowler by Douglas Wales
Beautifully composed illustration of a woman wearing a striking blue outfit, including a glengarry style bowler hat with a curling ostrich feather. Date: 1931

Lord Clarence Edward Paget
LORD CLARENCE EDWARD PAGET (1811 - 1895), Naval officer and sculptor Date: 1875

Robert Bourke, Lord Connemara
ROBERT BOURKE LORD CONNEMARA Statesman and Governor of Madras Date: 1827 - 1902

6th Earl Haddington
THOMAS HAMILTON, 6TH EARL OF HADDINGTON Scottish noble. Date: 1680 - 1735

Sketch front cover, Spring Fashion Number 1939
Front cover of The Sketch, Spring Fashions Number, 8 March 1939, featuring a painting by French artist Jean Gabriel Domergue showing a woman wearing a colourful veiled hat worn at a jaunty angle

Tatler front cover, Christmas number 1915
A gloriously patriotic front cover design by Annie Fish, featuring Fishs creation, Eve, dressed in a flamboyant military uniform and waving a Union Jack flag. 1915

so the Little Fir-Tree Went Off in its Wheelbarrow, and Tried to Sit in It
" so the Little Fir-Tree Went Off in its Wheelbarrow, and Tried to Sit in it with a Jaunty Air, as if it was only being Taken for a Pleasant Airing." Drawn by Duncan

A Sporting Cove, c. 1815-1820 (w / c & pen over graphite on paper)
XYC249719 A Sporting Cove, c.1815-1820 (w/c & pen over graphite on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 19.7x15.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

So The Little Fir-tree Went Off In Its Wheelbarrow
so The Little Fir-tree Went Off In Its Wheelbarrow, And Tried To Sit In It With A Jaunty Air, As If It Was Only Being Taken For A Pleasant Airing. Drawn By Duncan

President Franklin Roosevelt
Warm Springs, Georgia: 1939. With a cigarette in a holder clenched in his teeth, a smiling Franklin Delano Roosevelt sits jauntily at the wheel of his convertible

Double-breated coat
Woman wearing a hat at a jaunty angle, double-breasted tweed coat with wrist gloves. 1951

Jaunty Archer
A jaunty archer in medieval garb. Date: 1930s

Fake Fur Hat
A gentleman sporting a jaunty fake fur hat! Date: 1960s

Ford Model T Open Truck
Four young chaps sitting (and standing on) a Ford Model T Open Truck

The Introduction by Geo. S. Dixon
An actress in a skimpy stage costume and jaunty head dress introduces herself to a theatre audience at the beginning of a show or revue

A Field Day with Giles
A Womens Land Army land girl, with sleeves rolled up and sunhat pulled on at a jaunty angle, strides through the fields with her pitchfork accompanied by a jovial looking farmer

Stiebel / Coat and Hat
A fashion design by Victor Stiebel (1907-76) featuring a matching outfit of beige coat, dress & jaunty hat, trimmed with black & white polka dots

Ben Tillett / Vfair 1908
BENJAMIN TILLETT English Labour leader, trades unionist and MP, seen here with JOHN WARD

Frenchwoman 1792
The jaunty bonnet sets the tone of this outfit worn by a lady during the early years of the Revolution

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"Jaunty: Celebrating the Bold and Daring Spirits of History" Step back in time to the vibrant music halls of the late 19th century, where Bessie Bonehill captivated audiences with her mesmerizing performances as a male impersonator. The Pink Hat by William Barribal captures the essence of this era, with its flamboyant colors and extravagant costumes. As winter approaches, let's not forget the fashion-forward individuals who braved the cold in style. Adverts for Women's Military and Civil Clothing during WWII showcased their resilience and determination to contribute to society while looking fabulous. In an age when women fought tirelessly for their rights, even our feline friends joined in on the suffragette movement. A Suffragette Cat in Straw Hat proudly proclaimed "Votes for Women, " reminding us that every voice matters. Florrie Forde, a renowned music hall singer from 1875-1940, brought joy and laughter to countless hearts. Her jaunty tunes lifted spirits during challenging times. Lois Ball, sister of Albert Ball VC (later Mrs Anderson), captured beautifully in oil on canvas around 1919 reminds us that strength runs deep within families. Her confident stance reflects her brother's bravery as he served his country. Isambard Kingdom Brunel at Millwall leans against a Chain Drum - an iconic image depicting one of history's greatest engineers taking a momentary break from his groundbreaking work. His relaxed posture exudes confidence and innovation. Gerrit Pieters Ruicharer stands tall as Flagbearer in an engraving dating back to 1583. His proud demeanor symbolizes unwavering loyalty and dedication to his cause. Skegness is SO bracing. McGill's parody of Hassall poster playfully invites us to embrace life with enthusiasm just like those who sought solace by the sea during Victorian times.