Lapel Collection

FREDERIC CHOPIN (1810-1849). Polish composer and pianist. Photographed in 1849

How to recognise rank in the Royal Navy-a wartime advert for Dunlop fort tyres. Date: 1941

JOHN CLARE (1793-1864). English poet. Oil on canvas, 1820, by William Hilton

Lenin Making Speech
VLADIMIR ILICH ULYANOV LENIN The Russian statesman is depicted making a rousing speech

ALEXANDER HERRMANN (1844-1896). American (French-born) magician

BARON LYNEDOCH (1748-1843). Thomas Graham, 1st Baron Lynedoch. British soldier. Oil on canvas, c1817, by Sir Thomas Lawrence

WALTER O MALLEY (1903-1979). American sports executive. As President of the Brooklyn Dodgers, photographed in September 1955

THOMAS MIFFLIN (1744-1800). American soldier and statesman. Etching, 1888, by Albert Rosenthal after Gilbert Stuart

18th President of the United States. Photographed by Mathew Brady in 1864 or 1865
ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885). 18th President of the United States. Photographed by Mathew Brady in 1864 or 1865, in the uniform of a lieutenant general

Fashionable men in three-piece suits with wide lapels exchanging business cards. Color printed fashion plate by W. A
FLO4709749 Fashionable men in three-piece suits with wide lapels exchanging business cards. Color printed fashion plate by W. A

Bearded man wearing tall hat and coat with wide lapels, 1843. Creator: Unknown
Bearded man wearing tall hat and coat with wide lapels, 1843. Detail of fashion poster in Stockholm's Modejournal, August 1843

Elderly couple sitting on the side of a rowing boat
An elderly couple pose for a photograph sitting on the side of a rowing boat on the beach at a busy British seaside resort. Note the lapel cord on the gentlemans fine boater hat! circa 1920s

Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom wearing the NASA Disting?
Astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom wearing the NASA Distinguished Service Medal and a Project Mercury lapel pin, during a news conference at Cape Canaveral, the day after his sub-orbital flight

White Star Line, four souvenir enamel lapel badges
White Star Line, souvenir enamel lapel badges depicting Teutonic, Calgaric, Cedric and Adriatic

Cunard Line, RMS Queen Mary - souvenir brass items made from her propellers - four coasters, 3.5 inches diameter, two paperweights, 2 inches diameter, tie bar, lapel pin, and two sets of cufflinks

Gordon Brown, Labour politician, speaking at a meeting
Gordon Brown (James Gordon Brown, b 1951), Labour politician, MP from 1983, Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1997, and British Prime Minister from 2007 to 2010. Seen here speaking at a meeting

James Ramsay MacDonald (1866-1937), British Labour politician, Prime Minister in 1924, and again 1929-1935. Seen here sitting in a chair with a hand on the lapel of his jacket. Date: circa 1920s

DRYDEN/DIE DAME/19/CAR
Cover design for Die Dame magazine - a woman wearing flowers in her lapel examines a model car Date: 1926

A Gentleman, 1739 (oil on canvas)
3026533 A Gentleman, 1739 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Portrait of Nikolay Gumilyev (1886-1921) 1909 (oil on canvas)
BAL244843 Portrait of Nikolay Gumilyev (1886-1921) 1909 (oil on canvas) by Della-Vos-Kardovskaya, Olga Lyudvigovna (1875-1952); 105x80 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

Schoolboy in uniform (b / w photo)
5987022 Schoolboy in uniform (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy in uniform. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Extremely jolly elderly couple - Granny in a bath chair, Grandpa in his Sunday best and bowler hat. Smiles as wide as possible!! Date: circa 1910s

Vanity, (oil on canvas)
827100 Vanity, (oil on canvas) by Brunery, Francesco (1845-1926); 56.5x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vanity. Francois Brunery (1849-1926). Oil on canvas

William Ewart Gladstone (coloured photo)
3656290 William Ewart Gladstone (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Ewart Gladstone)

Honeysuckle - Generous and devoted affection (photo)
724530 Honeysuckle - Generous and devoted affection (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honeysuckle - Generous and devoted affection)

Wealthy woman posing (coloured photo)
3643362 Wealthy woman posing (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wealthy woman posing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Portrait of William Blake (1757-1827) from a book of pencil portraits, c
FIT167636 Portrait of William Blake (1757-1827) from a book of pencil portraits, c.1801 (pencil on paper) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826); 17.8x21 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Jeune Homme (coloured engraving)
6016008 Jeune Homme (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeune Homme. Illustration for Costume du Moyen Age, D Apres les Manuscrits, les Peintures)

Study for A Parisian Cafe : Standing Man with Raised Arm, c
1195563 Study for A Parisian Cafe : Standing Man with Raised Arm, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930)

King George v. (Five) at F. A. Cup Final at Wembley greet the Manchester City team
King George v. (Five) at F.A. Cup Final at Wembley greet the Manchester City team. They beat Portsmouth 2 goals to 1 (2-1) on the day. Samuel Tilson scored both goals for Manchester City

Young Man Holding Jacket Lapel, 1840s. Creator: Unknown
Young Man Holding Jacket Lapel, 1840s

Nurse in veil and coat, possible nurse in felt hat and coat
Formal studio portrait of two nurses. One nurse stands, wearing dark veil and General Nursing Council badge on her lapel. A district nurse in coat and hat sits on a bench holding gloves

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People, Famous, Alan Titchmarsh, gardening expert, television presenter and novelist

The Prince of Wales, c1863 (1964). The future King Edward VII. A print from King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus, William Clowes and Sons Ltd, London, 1964

H. S. H Princess Louis of Battenberg, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.S.H Princess Louis of Battenberg, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

H. R. H Prince Axel of Denmark, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.R.H Prince Axel of Denmark, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

H. G The Duke of Fife, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.G The Duke of Fife, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

H. R. H Prince Gustavus of Denmark, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.R.H Prince Gustavus of Denmark, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

Portrait of Clemens of Aachen. Artist: German Master
Portrait of Clemens of Aachen. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

Portrait of Emperor Nicholas I, (1796-1855), 1852. Artist: Franz Kruguer
Portrait of Emperor Nicholas I, (1796-1855), 1852. Kruger, Franz (1797-1857). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait John Bake person portrayed wearing order mark
Portrait of John Bake, The person portrayed is wearing an order mark on the lapel of his jacket, historical persons ((full) bust portrait), John Bake

Portrait Jan Pieter Teding van Berkhout portrayed sitting
Portrait of Jan Pieter Teding van Berkhout, The portrayed sitting in a chair and has put his right hand in his coat. He has a book in his left hand. He wears a knighthood on the lapel of his coat

Portrait Man Holding Watch Fob Lapel Meade Brothers
Portrait of a Man Holding His Watch Fob to His Lapel; Meade Brothers (American, 1842 - 1858); about 1848 - 1849; Daguerreotype

man moustache standing wearing medal lapel Bayard & Bertall
man with moustache standing, wearing a medal on his lapel; Bayard & Bertall; about 1861; Albumen silver print

military man moustache wearing cap pin lapel
military man with moustache wearing a cap, a pin on his lapel; 1880 - 1885; Albumen silver print

young man wearing white bow tie pin lapel 1875
young man wearing a white bow tie and a pin on his lapel; 1875 - 1880; Platinum print

man flower lapel Gillman & Company 1875 Albumen silver print
man with flower in his lapel; Gillman & Company; about 1875; Albumen silver print

Walter Thomas young man bow tie carnation lapel
Walter Thomas young man in bow tie and carnation in lapel of coat; Lewis (American, active New Brian, Connecticut 1880s); about 1910; Bromide print

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"Lapel: A Window into History and Hierarchy" From the elegant brushstrokes capturing John Clare's poetic soul to the meticulous detailing of naval insignia, lapels have long served as a canvas for self-expression and social distinction. In William Hilton's 1820 oil painting, we catch a glimpse of Clare's refined lapel adorned with a delicate flower, symbolizing his artistic sensibilities. But beyond personal adornment, lapels also hold clues to rank and status. In the Royal Navy, recognizing one's position was as simple as glancing at the intricately designed badges adorning their lapels. These emblems spoke volumes about experience and authority on the high seas. Moving across continents and disciplines, Frederic Chopin graces our attention in an intriguing photograph from 1849. His modest yet tasteful attire is complemented by a subtle but distinguished lapel pin—a testament to his musical genius that resonates even today. In contrast to Chopin's serene image stands Lenin Making Speech—an iconic moment captured in history. Amidst fervent political discourse, Lenin dons a suit embellished with an eye-catching lapel pin representing solidarity with his cause—a powerful emblem uniting comrades under one banner. Stepping into the realm of illusion and enchantment, Alexander Herrmann mesmerizes audiences with his magical prowess. But hidden beneath his flamboyant cape lies another secret—the enigmatic charm of an ornate lapel pin that adds an air of mystery to this master magician. Turning our gaze towards military valor, Thomas Mifflin exemplifies bravery through both sword and style. His uniform boasts meticulously crafted epaulettes while proudly displaying regimental symbols on his commanding lapel—testimony to his dedication in serving America during its formative years. Across the Atlantic Ocean stands Baron Lynedoch—Thomas Graham—who fought valiantly for Britain during tumultuous times.