Knickerbockers Collection

The Lennox-Boyd family. Around 1912
Studio photograph of Alan Tindal Lennox-Boyd with his brothers and mother, Florence Annie Begbie (1870-1949). Standing: George Edward Lennox-Boyd (1902-1943); seated children

The Lennox-Boyd brothers. Around 1912
Studio photograph of Alan Tindal Lennox-Boyd with his brothers. From left to right: George Edward Lennox-Boyd (1902-1943), Alan Tindal Lennox-Boyd (1904-1983)

Fowey Regatta Queen, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1992
After a wait of 53 years, the uncrowned carnival queen of Fowey, Winifred Finding, finally had her day. She was chosen as queen in 1939 but missed out on her crowning when war broke out

Two women in fancy dress with tankards
Two women in fancy dress costumes comprising of knickerbockers, shirts and waistcoats, raise a tankard of beer each - presumably they re meant to be some kind of 17th century roisterers? c.1928

Children in 1864
Latest Paris fashions for Victorian children, girls from two to eight years of age wearing three quarter length frocks and the older boy wearing knickerbockers. 1864

Sir Stephen Tallens seen here with a mosesk in wrap made from moles caught by him in the meadows around the house and skinned by him

Countrywear / Men 1876
A country gentlemen wears a Norfolk shirt (the forerunner of the Norfolk jacket), knickerbockers, bowler hat, woollen socks & leather shoes & carries a knobbly cane

Model in outdoor suit - cycling
Model in matching outdoor suit of knickerbockers (bloomers / plus fours) perfectly designed for cycling. Date: circa 1946

Unidentified child, standing outdoors, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unidentified child, standing outdoors, between 1896 and 1942. Boy wearing corduroy knickerbockers and a cardigan

Frank A. Daniels, Target Practice, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Frank A. Daniels, Target Practice, 1913
Frank A. Daniels, Target Practice, 1913. Son of US politician Josephus Daniels and suffragist Addie Worth Bagley, sitting by the wheel of the US Navy ship Dolphin

Scott McMasters, James A. Reilly; Lt. Douglas Howard McMasters, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Scott McMasters, James A. Reilly; Lieutenant Douglas Howard McMasters, 1913

Eaton School, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Eaton School, between 1910 and 1920
Eaton School, between 1910 and 1920. [Group of children: the boys wear tweed or corduroy suits with belted jackets and knickerbockers]

Four boys posed at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1891 or 1892. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Four boys posed at World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1891 or 1892. (One of them is holidng a poster reading Quaker Oats')

William Purnell Jackson, Senator From Maryland, with Mrs. Jackson And Son, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
William Purnell Jackson, Senator From Maryland, with Mrs. Jackson And Son, 1912. [US politician, Senator 1912-1914, with wife and son]

Children of London's West End. Boys: knitted jersey suits with knickerbockers. Girls: pink polonaise & sunbonnet; lilac dress with yoke, sash, gathered bodice & gigot sleeves Date: 1884

The Highland Walk
XKL63265 The Highland Walk by Lemmers, Ferdinand George (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Ferdinand George Lemmers); Photo © Berko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Heist, Belgium

The Bathers, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Bathers, 1895. Alternative title: On Dieppe Beach. From The Savoy No. I..It illustrates Arthur Symonss article on Dieppe. Published in " The Best of Beardsley" edited by R. A

Figure of Knickerbocker, c. 1936. Creator: Gilbert Sackerman
Figure of Knickerbocker, c. 1936

Charles (Robin) Langton Clarke, 1864. Creator: Lewis Carroll
Charles (Robin) Langton Clarke, 1864. Albumen print

Two Boys, 1870 / 99. Creator: L. W. Felt
Two Boys, 1870/99. Albumen print

American Childrens Fashions, published by Currier & Ives (colour litho)
PNP383877 American Childrens Fashions, published by Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Bloomers - latest in fashion 1909
Suzanne Bergere walking around Paris, quite radical clothing for the late Edwardian era, a pair of nickerbockers

Sightseeing trip along the Nile, aboard the SS Rameses the Third, 1904 (b / w photo)
JHL358873 Sightseeing trip along the Nile, aboard the SS Rameses the Third, 1904 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Advert, Janet Walker, Womens Fashions
Advert for Janet Walker, Regent Street, London, Womens Fashions, Spring Costume, Walker Knickerbockers. 1897

Costume design for a male dancer in Danse Juive
990930 Costume design for a male dancer in Danse Juive, wearing knickerbockers and a turban, playing a tambourine, (pencil and gouache on paper) by Bakst

Poster advertising Legia bicycles, Liege, Belgium, 1898
2967509 Poster advertising Legia bicycles, Liege, Belgium, 1898 by Gaudy, Georges (1872-1940); (add.info.: Illustration by Georges Gaudy (1872-1940), Belgium 1898); Fototeca Gilardi; Belgian

Advertisement for Chambolle-Musigny wines (chromolitho)
3639513 Advertisement for Chambolle-Musigny wines (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mother and children coming back from gathering apples, from Rip Van Winkle by Washington
3100461 Mother and children coming back from gathering apples, from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub. 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

The Lesson, 1887 (oil on panel)
CH429816 The Lesson, 1887 (oil on panel) by Caille, Leon (1836-1907); 33x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Advert for Poncelets Pastilles showing women cyclists, one wearing knickerbockers
3032163 Advert for Poncelets Pastilles showing women cyclists, one wearing knickerbockers, 1895 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English

The Boy with the Arrow, 1903. Creator: Douglas Volk
The Boy with the Arrow, 1903

COUNTRY CLOTHES C. 1890
Boys: deerstalker hats, knickerbockers, short square cut fly-fronted jackets. Girls: cloth Tam-OShanters, pleated skirts, gauntlets, D-B jackets, fur coat & bonnet. Date: circa 1890

FRENCH VELVET SUIT 1881
French boy wears a velvet suit comprised of knickerbockers, jacket fastened at the neck & open to reveal a waistcoat, white falling collar & large bow, socks & heeled boots. Date: 1881

AMERICAN KIDS 1927
Two smartly dressed youngsters from an American farming region - he in plus-fours, lounging jacket & tie, she in a simple dress and knee-length socks : good muscles, too. Date: 1927

Child Fashions circa 1870
Boy: D-B jacket with cape, knickerbockers, striped socks & heeled boots. Girls: striped polonaise & fringed cape; tunic dresses with dentate hems, bustles & button trim Date: circa 1870

Street scene in San Francisco, USA, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Street scene in San Francisco, USA, 1898. Boys in knickerbockers wave US flags - one holds a rifle and another a sword. The Call Building in the background belonged to The San Francisco Call

Knickerbockers in Venice, 1893, (1894). Artist: Dudley Hardy
Knickerbockers in Venice, 1893, (1894). From The Studio Volume 3. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1894]

Advertisement for Ellimans Universal Embocation, 1895. Advertisement for a remedy for stiffness, aches, strains and bruises showing a lady wearing Rational cycling dress

Cycling, c1890. French illustration of a lady in Rational cycling dress of knickerbockers and gaiters, giving her small daughter a ride on the saddle of her bicycle

Ladies Football, 1895: Miss Nettie Honeyball
The wonderfully named Miss Nettie J. Honeyball, captain of the British Ladies Football Club, in her football costume(blouse, blue serge knickerbockers, shin pads and football boots) in 1895. 1895

A man walks down a country road passing an oast house, near Penshurst, Kent, England

Boy does Maths Homework
Boy wears a summer sailor suit of white sailor blouse with pale blue turn-over collar & cuffs, white & blue striped knickerbockers or short trousers & ankle strap shoes. Date: circa 1890

Fauntleroy Dress 1889
Cavalier costume (a style that pre-dates the 1886 Hodgson Burnett novel): velvet tunic & knickerbockers, lace falling collar & cuffs, sash with bow on one hip & buckle shoes. Date: 1889

Advert for Hammond & Co. Ltd mens leggings 1904
Hunting breeches and trouser makers, military and sporting wear available from Hammond & Co. Ltd. 1904

Girl and boy with a dog in a garden
Girl and boy with a terrier dog in a garden. Date: circa 1910s

Victorian clown greetings card
Back design of a greetings card from the Victorian era featuring three clowns wearing colourful, striped knickerbockers, clambering over the edge of the card

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"The Evolution of Knickerbockers: A Fashion Journey Through Time" The Lennox-Boyd family, captured around 1912, proudly dons their stylish knickerbockers, showcasing the trendsetting nature of this garment. In another snapshot from 1912, the Lennox-Boyd brothers exude confidence and charm in their fashionable knickerbockers, a testament to the enduring appeal of this attire. Fowey Regatta Queen graces the streets of Cornwall in August 1992, her elegant ensemble completed with a pair that add a touch of sophistication to her regal appearance. Transporting us back to 1864, children frolic joyfully while sporting adorable knickerbockers - a timeless symbol of youthful innocence and fashion-forward thinking. Sir Stephen Tallens poses alongside his prized mosesk wrap made from moles he personally caught; an eccentric accessory that perfectly complements his dapper knickerbocker outfit. A captivating photograph captures the essence of an era as a penny farthing cyclist confidently pedals by wearing traditional knickerbockers - an emblematic image synonymous with vintage cycling culture. Two women embrace whimsy and revelry as they sport fancy dress costumes paired with tankards in hand; their playful outfits complete with eye-catching knickerbockers adding flair to their festive spirit. Countrywear for men takes center stage in 1876 as gentlemen embrace practicality without compromising style through tailored jackets and knee-length knickerbocker trousers designed for outdoor pursuits. London's West End children make quite the fashion statement in 1884; boys clad in comfortable yet refined jersey suits paired with trendy knickerbockers while girls shine bright in pink polonaise dresses or lilac ensembles adorned with sashes and gigot sleeves.