Parka Collection

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Photographer: Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935). Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. Leader: Captain Robert Falcon Scott

Mods on Scooters

Mods on their scooters seen here driving along Clacton sea front. Over the 1964 Easter weekend several scuffles between Mods and Rockers broke out in the Essex seaside town. 30th March 1964

ALASKA: ESKIMO CHILD. Eskimo child dressed in traditional fur clothing, Nome, Alaska. Photographed by the Lomen Brothers, early 20th century

Mods gather on the sea front at Clacton on their scooters over the 1964 Easter weekend, which was marked by several scuffles between Mods and Rockers at the Essex seaside resort. 30th March 1964

Mods with their scooters gather on Clacton sea front. Over the 1964 Easter weekend several scuffles between Mods and Rockers broke out in the Essex seaside town. 30th March 1964

Bassist Spike Heatley (left) at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, December 1986

Group of Mods on their Scooters at Mudeford 2008

Uyowutcha-Nunivak, c1929. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Uyowutcha-Nunivak, c1929. Half-length portrait of Uyowutcha, an Eskimo child, dressed in fur clothing, Nunivak Island(?), Alaska

U?iyaku-Nunivak, c1929. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
U?iyaku-Nunivak, c1929. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Eskimo woman of the Arctic region, wearing a nose ring and labret. Her hooded parka is made of intestinal parchment

Duck-skin parkas, Nunivak, c1929. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Duck-skin parkas, Nunivak, c1929. Eskimo adult and child wearing duck-skin parkas

Jajuk-Selawik, c1929. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Jajuk-Selawik, c1929. Eskimo man, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, wearing fur lined parka

Leslie Ash and Phil Davis, who star in the film Quadrophenia, written by The Who, which is the story of Mod and Rockers in the 1960s

Mods, Brighton Beach, East Sussex, Monday 27th August 1979

Leslie Ash who stars in the film Quadrophenia, written by The Who, which is the story of Mod and Rockers in the 1960s, seen here in a 1979 Quadrophenia fashion feature for The Daily Mirror

Mods on Clacton sea front enjoying jellied eels. Over the 1964 Easter weekend several scuffles between Mods and Rockers broke out in the Essex seaside town. 30th March 1964

Inuit woman with facial tattoos, Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada, 1845 (engraving)
6339122 Inuit woman with facial tattoos, Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada, 1845 (engraving by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Inuit woman with facial tattoos, Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada)

Native (Inupiat) man of Sarichef Island, Alaska
6339124 Native (Inupiat) man of Sarichef Island, Alaska by Vangauberghe, A. (19th century); (add.info.: Native (Inupiat) man of Sarichef Island, Alaska

Portraits of Emil Bessels in fur parka, 1880. Creator: United States National Museum
Portraits of Emil Bessels in fur parka, 1880. Arctic explorer Emil Bessels models a hooded fur coat acquired during a polar expedition

Inuit man of the Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada
6339120 Inuit man of the Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Inuit man of the Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada)

Robert Peary, 1909 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381541 Robert Peary, 1909 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 17.8x12.7 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Conquest of the North Pole, 1909 (lithograph)
2779543 Conquest of the North Pole, 1909 (lithograph) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The conquest of the North Pole: Dr)

Les Esquimaux (engraving)
2783132 Les Esquimaux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Esquimaux. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 26 February 1888.); © Look and Learn

Eskimo woman and Florentine florist (chromolitho)
2782821 Eskimo woman and Florentine florist (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eskimo woman and Florentine florist)

Leslie Ash and Phil Davis, who star in the film Quadrophenia
****PLEASE NOTE: SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN THIS FRAME, BUT LESLIEs BODY POSITION AND EXPRESSION IS NICE HENCE ITs INCLUSION**** Leslie Ash and Phil Davis, who star in the film Quadrophenia

Giorgio Chinaglia, who moved to Cardiff as a young child with his family from Italy, waves farewell to Swansea and reluctantly sets off for a new soccer career in Italy - April 1966

Mods on their scooters seen here leaving Clacton at the end of the bank holiday weekend. Over the 1964 Easter weekend several scuffles between Mods and Rockers broke out in the Essex seaside town

The Lovable Rogue - "Lofty"Holloway - alias Tom Watt. Circa 1986
The Lovable Rogue - " Lofty" Holloway - alias Tom Watt. Circa 1986. P011398

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England, East Sussex, Brighton, Elaborately decorated Mopeds on Madeira Drive during motorbike festival

Inuit people from Labrador, northern Canada, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Inuit people from Labrador, northern Canada, c1928. Women and children wearing clothes made of reindeer skins. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures), cigarette card album

Cover of Roald Amundsen, Explorer by Charles Turley, 1935. Artist: Charles Turley
Cover of Roald Amundsen, Explorer by Charles Turley, 1935. Norwegian explorer. Amundsen (1872-1928) led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, arriving at the Pole in December 1911

Captain Bartlett and his Party, 1910. Born in Newfoundland, Robert Bartlett was a noted ice navigator and Arctic explorer of the late 19th and early 20th century

Captain McClintocks search for missing Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin, 6 May 1859 (1901). The discovery of the Ross Cairn relics by Lieutenant Hobson of the yacht Fox

The last sledge from the trek back from the Great Southern Journey, 1909
The last sledge from the trek back from the Great Southern Journey, Antarctica, 1909. A photograph from British explorer ErnestShackletons (1874-1922) expedition of 1908-1909 on board the Nimrod

Mongol Race, Lapps and Esquimaux, 19th century. Artist: A Portier
Mongol Race, Lapps and Esquimaux, 19th century. Swedish Lapps, Norwegian Lapps, Esquimaux from Victoria Lane, Esquimaux from Cape Barrow

The cover of The Illustrated London News, 29th May 1875. Artist: WJ Palmer
The cover of The Illustrated London News, 29th May 1875. Preparing to start on a sledge journey. The British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876, led by Sir George Strong Nares

Elisha Kent Kane and his companions in Greenland, c1855 (c1880). Kane served as senior medical officer on the Grinnell Arctic Expedition of 1850-1851

Roald Engelbrecht Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer, at the South Pole, 1911. Amundsen led the first expedition to reach the South Pole, arriving in December 1911

Dispute over who was the first to reach the North Pole, 1909. American naval officer and explorer Robert E Peary (1856-1920)

Robert Edwin Peary, American naval officer and explorer, 1909. Peary (1856-1920) is generally credited with being the leader of the first successful expidition to the North Pole (1909)

Tom Courtenay and Helen Fraser in Billy Liar (1963)
Actors Tom Courtenay and Helen Fraser smile on the cemetery set of Billy Liar (1963)

ALASKA: ESKIMO WOMAN. An Eskimo woman wearing a nose ring and and a labret, dressed in a hooded parka made of intestinal parchment, Nunivak Island, Alaska. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1929

ALASKA: ESKIMO WOMAN. Eskimo woman identified as Obleka, Alaska. Photograph, c1907

Ivan Papanin, Soviet Arctic explorer
Ivan Dmitrievich Papanin (1894-1986), Soviet Arctic explorer, in Arctic clothing in 1938. During the winter of 1937-8, Papanin was leader of the Soviet ice drift station SP-1 in the Arctic

Netsilik Inuit entertainment
Netsilik Eskimo men in an igloo playing a game, circa 1880. Hand-colored woodcut of a sketch by Schwatkas Arctic expedition

ALASKA: ESKIMO GIRL. A young Eskimo girl in traditional fur clothing, Nome, Alaska. Photograph, early 20th century

Model Aeroplane
A father and son (or daughter, perhaps), flying a model aeroplane, Crawley, Sussex, England. Date: 1975

ALASKA: ESKIMOS. Two Eskimos skinning a seal with a young child in the background, Alaska. Photograph, early 20th century

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"Parka: A Timeless Icon of Style and Functionality" From the iconic Heinz advertisement to Mods on their scooters cruising along Clacton sea front, the parka has been a symbol of coolness and practicality. Dating back centuries, this versatile garment has transcended time and cultures. In Alaska, an Eskimo child dons traditional fur clothing, showcasing the parka's ability to withstand extreme cold temperatures. Meanwhile, in Mudeford 2008, a group of Mods proudly sport their parkas while riding their scooters - a true testament to its enduring appeal. The parka's influence extends beyond fashion; it has even made appearances in films like Quadrophenia. Leslie Ash and Phil Davis captivate audiences with their authentic portrayal of Mod culture, clad in these timeless jackets. But let us not forget the origins of this remarkable piece. Inuit women from Mackenzie River in Canada adorned themselves with facial tattoos while wearing fur parkas as early as 1845. Similarly, Native (Inupiat) men from Sarichef Island in Alaska embraced the warmth provided by these garments during harsh winters. Throughout history, individuals like bassist Spike Heatley have found comfort and style in the classic parka design. Whether performing at The Bell or strolling through Codicote village in Hertfordshire during December 1986 – they knew they were dressed for success. Portraits captured Emil Bessels' proud moment wearing his fur-lined parka back in 1880 when he was featured by the United States National Museum. This snapshot reminds us that even then, people recognized both its functionality and aesthetic appeal. So next time you slip into your trusty parka jacket – be it for braving winter chills or simply making a fashion statement – remember that you are partaking in a rich legacy spanning continents and generations. The humble yet mighty parka continues to stand the test of time, embodying both style and practicality in equal measure.