Overalls Collection

Smithfield Market
Carcasses hanging from hooks and butchers wearing their traditional white overalls at Smithfield Market, London. Date: 1950s

LAUREL AND HARDY. Stan Laurel (left) and Oliver Hardy

The Days Work by Muriel Dawson
A little boy in dungarees or overalls and with a wide brimmed hat stands on the end of a jetty fishing with a makeshift rod and line. Swans fly overhead

Wartime poster, Britain Expects that you too, this day, will do your duty. Suggesting that civilians as well as soldiers have a role to play in the war effort. 1940s

Blacksmiths outside their forge
A superb photograph of six Blacksmiths and coachbuilders posing for a photograph outside their forge/workshop, each holding the tools of their trade

Group photo, Claridges Hotel kitchen staff, Mayfair, London W1. Date: 1908

Shire horse drawn dray
Shire horse drawn brewery dray passes through a village, delivering beer to The Lamb and Flag pub. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Female ICI employees enjoy a dance, South Yorkshire, 1957. Artist: Michael Walters
Female ICI employees enjoy a dance, South Yorkshire, 1957

AFS women training, Highgate, London, WW2
AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) women training in Highgate, North London, in July 1942

LOCOMOTIVE, 1883. The conductor, crew and canine mascot of a Central Pacific Railroad train posing by the locomotive during a station stop at Mill City, Nevada. Photographed in 1883

Lodsworth Womens Institute jam making, August 1943
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N22454

Llewellin Churn Works, Haverfordwest, South Wales
A group of employees, mostly women, of the Llewellin Churn Works at North Gate, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Wheelwrights making cart wheels
Wheelwrights or wainwrights making large wooden wheels in a traditional rural workshop. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Ta Poster / Bairnsfather
A recruitment poster for the Territorial Army featuring Bairnsfathers WWI creation, Old Bill

Two young men sorting through a pile of scrap metal
Two young men, one in a top hat, the other in a bowler hat, sorting through a rather unpromising pile of scrap metal in a junk yard

Calthorpe Racing Car
1908 Tourist Trophy Race, 24th Sept, Calthorpe 4-cylinder racing car. Known as the Four Inch Race because that was the maximum size of cylinder bore allowed for entry. Race heId on Isle of Man

Aberdeen Fish Market
Two market traders walk through Aberdeen Fish Market, Scotland, where thousands of fresh fish are set out in crates and wicker baskets

Gibbs Happy Families - Master Tooth the Dentists son. 20th century

Racing Driver James Hunt with model Sue Shaw. November 1973

Aircraft English Electric Lightning F3. RAF 111 Squadron pilots standing on the wing of an English Electric Lightning F3 at RAF Wattisham

Jim Clark and Graham Hill in pits with Lotus 49 during 1967 British Grand Prix

Queen Elizabeth II visit coal mine
Queen Elizabeth II dressed in protective white overalls to make her first descent into a coal-mine at Rothes Colliery, Fife, Scotland in 1958

Workmen posing outside a house with a bullock cart, Kingston Lisle, Oxfordshire, c1860-c1922

Austin Mini body shells are spray painted in the paint shop on production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963

Singer Sewing Machine - Shoe Repairers Machine model 29K53. 1932

Scene at a petrol station, with an attendant filling up a car

Harwoods Factory, Pulborough, July 1942
Staff in shell making factory in Pulborough. Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N21660

Lace curtains seen here being manufactured at an unknown Nottingham factory. 14th March 1966

Cooks from the Womens Royal Army Corps (WRAC) seen here on parade. 26th October 1952

Advertisement, Levi Strauss copper riveted overalls
Advertisement for Levi Strauss copper riveted overalls, featuring Levis Electric Rodeo -- the Talk of Treasure Island

WW2 poster, The Girl Who Isn t There must realise that absenteeism lets her pals and her country down. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

Springtime by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl with a spring lamb. Date: circa 1940s

Illustration of two engineers looking at blueprint for bridge that is under construction in the background

Stripping Oak Bark
Four working class men in flat caps work as a team, stripping bark off a huge oak tree, which has been felled for tanning

A new Peugeot rolls off the production line at the Peugeot factory at Ryton. 12th January 1988

W. O. Bentley circa 1912 in the D. F. P. workshops. Creator: Unknown
W. O. Bentley circa 1912 in the D.F.P. workshops

Who Said Rabbits? by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl in a bonnet and overalls takes her pet dog for a walk. Date: 1940

The Cowslip Field by Muriel Dawson -- a little child bends down to pick flowers. Date: 1943

VIRGINIA: PEELING APPLES. John Nicholson peeling apples, at a house in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, October 1935

Ox roasting at Stratford-upon-Avon Mop Fair
Scene showing an ox being roasted at the Stratford upon Avon annual Mop Fair, Warwickshire. Farm workers, labourers, servants and some craftsmen would work for their employer from October to October

1920S Jazz Band
Experienced players in a West End (of London) workshop, who daily repair instruments belonging to famous bandsmen, have formed a band, thoroughly testing all the instruments! Date: 1920s

Signwriters at work
A wonderful photograph by Heinz Zinram showing a master signwriter at work, with his younger collegue (or apprentice) behind. A study in concentration, accuracy and exactitude in the craftsmans art

Doing Laundry 1940S
A housewife uses a kind of dolly leg with a rubber plunger on the end of it to wash her clothes in a metal tub. Date: 1940s (re-enactment)

Stringed instrument maker in his workshop
A stringed instrument manufacturer in his workshop, testing the strings of a double bass

Policeman riding a Triumph motorcyle
A police rider turning a corner on his Triumph motorcycle, fitted with white legshields and a front numberplate (denoting this picture is pre-1975)

Welder making boilers for a ship, Combustion Engineering Co. Chattanooga, Tenn

Group photo, Carlton Hotel kitchen staff, London, posing on the hotel roof in November 1908. Date: 1908

Women lumberjacks sawing trees, WW1
Women lumberjacks sawing trees during the First World War. 1914-1918

Expert grinder at Wilkinson Sword Works, WW1
Expert grinder at Wilkinson Sword Works, working on a new bayonet during the First World War. 1914-1918

The men who built the new Ravenglass and Eskdale locomotive, the Northern Rock. Left to right, Ian Smith, David Clay and Ian Page on 26th May 1976

Alfred Demaszure (Left) engine driver and Andre Devos, fireman seen here on the footplate of the Golden Arrow on its journey from Calais to Paris

Gibbs Happy Families - Mr Pipe the Plumber. Date: 20th century

Display of cattle at annual County Show, Devon
Display of cattle, led by handlers, at the annual County Show, Devon. Date: 1960s

Off to the Sea by Muriel Dawson -- a little child ready for the summer holidays. Date: 1940

Scientist in Metropolitan Police laboratory
A scientist at work in a Metropolitan Police laboratory, during the early days of forensic science. Date: circa 1920s

BENEKER: THE ENGINEER, 1913. Oil on canvas by Gerrit A. Beneker, 1913

Fishmonger - Port of London
A fishmonger carrying boxes of fresh fish unloaded at the Port of London, close to Tower Bridge, visible in the distance

A factory worker cuts a block of wood
A young apprentice carpenter uses a large industrial jigsaw to cut a block of wood, while an older employee supervises his work. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Team of Carpenters making a cart
Three carpenters make a cart under the watchful gaze of an elder craftsman or the intended recipent of the cart. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Two women workers at the factory gates, Derby
Two female workmates pose outside the factory gates at Burroughs & Sturgess, Frederick Street, Derby

A Country Lad, Winslow Homer, American, 1836-1910, Brush and oil paint on canvas, A boy in overalls and a hat leans on a rail fence looking ahead at the viewer against a background of trees

Father of Twenty-three Children, Gee's Bend, Alabama, 1937. Creator: Arthur Rothstein
Father of Twenty-three Children, Gee's Bend, Alabama, 1937. Portrait of a man wearing a hat and denim overalls smiles at the camera. He holds the straps of his overalls at the shoulders

1998 Goodwood revival meeting.Frank Sytner

Car on fire, Brooklands, Surrey, 1928. The Lea Francis of Frank Hallam on fire during the annual six hour endurance race held at the circuit and promoted by the Essex Motor Club

The victorious Ferrari of Froilan Gonzalez and Maurice Trintignant
The victorious Ferrari of Jose Froilan Gonzalez and Maurice Trintignant, Le Mans 24 hours, France, 1954. Mechanics ride on the car after the race

Graham Hill, 1960s. Hill was one of the first Formula 1 drivers to become a television personality as well as a racing star

Malcolm Campbell being photographed in Bluebird, 1935. Creator: Unknown
Malcolm Campbell being photographed in Bluebird, 1935. Outside his workshop at Brooklands following Bluebird's rebuild, and prior to going to Daytona Beach Florida

1960 Volkswagen commercial vehicle brochure

Humber drivers, 1914. Three works drivers, inlcuding Frank Burgess and F Wright, wearing driving caps and goggles

Graham Hill, 1960s. Hill was one of the first Formula 1 drivers to become a television personality as well as a racing star

Nigel Mansell at the British Grand Prix, Silverstone, Northamptonshire, 1988

Malcolm Campbell in Bluebird, 1935. Outside his workshop at Brooklands following Bluebird's rebuild, and prior to going to Daytona Beach Florida

Graham Hill, (mid 1960s?). Hill crouches down alongside a racing car, talking to the driver

Donald Campbell and Leo Villa, Coniston, Cumbria 1956
Donald Campbell and his engineer Leo Villa with the Bluebird K7, Coniston, Cumbria 1956. Campbell had just set a record at 225.63 miles per hour

Peter Collins with an Aston Martin, Sebring, Florida, USA, 1950s. Taking part in the Florida International 12 hour Grand Prix of Endurance

Stirling Moss prepares for the off. Goodwood festival of speed
Stirling Moss readies himself in the paddock at Goodwood festival of speed, West Sussex, 1999

Jackie Stewart and Chris Amon, 1967. Scottish motor racing driver Jackie Stewart began his Formula 1 career in 1965, winning the Italian Grand Prix in his debut season

Attilio Marinoni, chief mechanic of Scuderia Ferrari, with an Alfa Romeo, 1934. Scuderia Ferrari raced Alfa Romeo cars in the 1930s

James Thompson. British touring cars driver
Honda driver James Thompson

Michael Schumacher with Ferrari, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, Northamptonshire, 1997

Motor racing mechanics, 1953
Bugatti, 1932. A Bugatti parked outside a shop. A poster in the window advertises the 9th Circuit de L'Aisne motor race.Motor racing mechanics, 1953

Gordon Murray and Nelson Piquet, European Grand Prix, Brands Hatch, Kent, 1983

Farmworkers with a tractor, (c1930s?)

Technician checking tyre wear, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, 1965. A tyre technician monitors the degree of tread wear on a tyre after a practice run for the 1965 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race

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EDITORS COMMENTS

From slapstick comedy to hard work, they have stood the test of time. Just like Laurel and Hardy, who brought laughter to millions with their iconic outfits. Whether it's Stan Laurel (left) or Oliver Hardy, these two comedic geniuses knew how to rock a pair of overalls. But overalls aren't just for the silver screen. In Muriel Dawson's painting 'The Days Work, ' blacksmiths can be seen outside their forge donning these practical garments. It's a testament to their durability and functionality in demanding professions. Even on the race track, overalls make an appearance. The 1962 Belgian GP saw drivers suited up in this timeless attire as they revved up their engines for an adrenaline-fueled competition. During World War II, AFS women training in Highgate, London wore overalls as they prepared themselves for crucial roles on the home front. These brave women exemplified strength and resilience while clad in this essential uniform. It also found their place in everyday life at places like Smithfield Market or Lodsworth Women's Institute jam making sessions in August 1943. They were worn by workers who dedicated themselves to providing goods and nourishment for communities during challenging times. In Haverfordwest, South Wales, Llewellin Churn Works witnessed skilled craftsmen wearing overalls as they meticulously crafted churns that would stand the test of time. Their dedication and attention to detail ensured quality products made with care. And let's not forget those young men sorting through piles of scrap metal – even amidst dirty work; they recognized the value of sturdy clothing that could withstand any challenge thrown at them. Lastly, we cannot overlook the Calthorpe Racing Car adorned with advertisements featuring individuals proudly sporting their trusty overalls – a symbol of speed combined with reliability on wheels. Whether it was laughter-inducing comedy acts or hardworking individuals going about their daily tasks, they have been a constant companion throughout history.