Menfolk Collection

Female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses
Two women jockeys with riding crops, spur on their steeds - not horses, but top-hatted and tailed gentlemen who wear bridles in their mouths

Lords and Ladies
Fashionable ladies join their menfolk at Lords on a Ladies Day - as much a social as a sporting occasion Date: 1902

Women Sewing for Troops WW1
Three young ladies sewing comforts for the troops Les Absent stop now and then to think of their menfolk waging war at the front Si parfois nos mainss arretent un peu

Racial Types / Borneo
Iban women are as much at home as their menfolk, in a canoe on one of the mighty rivers of Borneo, Indonesia. Date: 1930s

Gipsy Encampment Meal
Mother gets the fire ready to cook the food in huge pots at a gipsy encampment, while the menfolk mind the children on the caravan steps, England. Date: 1930s

Poster, To the Women of Britain. Some of your menfolk are holding back on your account. Won t you prove your love for your Country by persuading them to go? circa 1915

Scottish Fishwives
A jolly group of Scottish fishwives and some of their menfolk. One of the women plays the bagpipes

Xmas Shopping / Ties 1924
Three women intent on buying their menfolk ties for Christmas

Sportsmans Hall
SPORTSMANs HALL - A domestic scene in a hunting household - while the lady of the house performs on the hunting-horn, her menfolk drink and sing and the hounds wait patiently

Lords and Ladies
Fashionable ladies join their menfolk at Lords on a Ladies Day - as much a social as a sporting occasion

Circumcision in Senegal
Menfolk of Senegal are circumcised in an initiation rite while European travellers watch

Fashionable aristocratic ladies after dinner
Fashionable aristocratic ladies waiting for their fashionable menfolk to finish their port and cigars after dinner

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"Menfolk: A Tapestry of Traditions and Tales" In a world where gender roles were often rigidly defined, there existed moments that challenged societal norms. Picture this - fearless female jockeys gracefully riding gentlemen like horses, defying expectations with every stride. Meanwhile, amidst the grandeur of Lords and Ladies, women quietly sewed for troops during the tumultuous times of World War I. Venturing further into the realm of diversity, we encounter glimpses from far-flung corners of the globe. From Borneo's racial types to a heartwarming meal shared in a Gipsy encampment, these encounters remind us that humanity knows no bounds when it comes to connection. As history unfolds its pages before our eyes, we witness powerful messages conveyed through posters such as "To the Women of Britain, " urging them to stand tall in their contributions. And let us not forget the indomitable Scottish Fishwives braving harsh weather conditions while carrying on their daily tasks. Stepping back into time, we find ourselves immersed in an era when Xmas shopping meant selecting ties in 1924 - a reminder that fashion has always played its part in defining masculinity. Yet even within Sportsmans Hall or Montenegro Army Supplies lies evidence that men too had their own unique spaces and responsibilities. But it is crucial to acknowledge that traditions differ across cultures; thus circumcision rituals take center stage as they unfold under Senegal's sunlit skies – an ancient practice steeped in cultural significance. Through these captivating snapshots from various walks of life, one thing becomes clear: menfolk encompass stories both extraordinary and ordinary alike, and are more than just individuals; they represent threads woven together by history itself – tales waiting patiently to be discovered and celebrated for generations to come.