Pockets Collection

First Portrait of King Charles III
Portrait of King Charles III commissioned from artist Alastair Barford by ILN. The portrait was painted in oils by the artist Alastair Barford

Coat & Fox Terrier 1927
Wrap over coat in a small checked fabric with cuff detail, hip pockets, long fur roll collar & fur lining worn with court shoes & a cloche hat pulled over the eyes

1930S Playsuits
Striped playsuit with shorts with matching 3/4 length coat or a linen suit with trousers & jacket with large patch pockets. A wire-haired fox terrier sits nearby

Lawyers and Client
A gentleman goes to law and is assisted by two lawyers who empty his pockets and strip him of his possessions

Sell and Repent, 1817 (coloured etching)
XCF270015 Sell and Repent, 1817 (coloured etching) by Dighton, Richard (1795-1880); 32.9x23 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Thomas Hall (fl.1817); ); English, out of copyright

Warner / Cricketer
Sir Pelham Francis Warner ( Plum ), English cricketer (1873-1963)

Bessie Bonehill music hall male impersonator 1855-1902
Bessie Bonehill started on the halls as a clog dancer as part of the Sisters Bonehill act and became a male impersonator. Jaunty pose with hands in pockets

Two cats playing billiards on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

British soldier bears to the firing line WWI
Double page showing a British private soldier, commonly know as a Tommy, showing a diagram of tools and equipment that he would have carried when marching to the trenches in World War One. 1915

Dressed to Kill 1912
Woman: tailor-made with a narrow skirt, belted long line jacket with bellows pockets & a trilby hat. Man: jodphurs, gaiters or leggings, belted jacket with a pleated back & patch pockets

Charles Bignell / Variety
CHARLES BIGNELL Music hall entertainer

Zola / Nadar Photo
EMILE ZOLA French novelist

Poster for The Upper Austrian Tourist Board - Ski Scene Date: circa 1937

Advert for John Pound & Co cases 1913
Advertisement John Pound & Co dressing cases. John Pound became Lord Mayor of London in 1904. With less time to run his business, he gave contol of the company to his two sons

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

Malby family group photo
Members of the Malby family (four adults and a child) pose for a group photo in a garden. On the far left is Reginald Malby (1882-1924), official photographer to the Royal Horticultural Society

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

Lipton / Sir Thomas / Vf 01
J Reid Walker wears a ? Homburg hat, wing collar & red tie, black waistcoat & lounging jacket, grey herringbone tweed trousers with turn-ups & a front crease Date: 1909

Aga Khan Iii / India / Vf 04
AGA KHAN III originally SULTAN SIR MOHAMMED SHAH Indian Muslim leader, took part in conferences, including League of Nations

Arthur Bourchier / Vf 1896
Black tailcoat & trousers, white waistcoat with roll collar & cut low revealing an expanse of shirt front, stand collar & white tie, gold watch chain & orchid buttonhole

Hh Asquith / Vfair 1904
Herbert Henry Asquith Statesman

Cartoon of man with empty pockets, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Lomen Brothers
Cartoon of man with empty pockets, between c1900 and c1930

Beaux-Arts des Modes, Album de Bal
French fashions, Beaux-Arts des Modes, Album de Bal Date: 1921-1922

British Army uniforms, 1933. Creator: Unknown
British Army uniforms, 1933. " Tommy s" New Uniform [left]: The tight " soldierly" collar is replaced by an open-necked shirt

Birthday postcard, by Beatrice Mallet
Birthday postcard, Admiring Boy, by Beatrice Mallet - I've got my eye on you! Date: 1937

Thomas C Dugdale RA, artist
Caricature of Thomas C Dugdale RA, artist, by Philippe Ledoux Date: circa 1930

Philippe Ledoux, self-portrait
Caricature of Philippe Ledoux, self-portrait Date: circa 1930

Sir William Orpen RA, artist
Caricature of Sir William Orpen RA, artist, by Philippe Ledoux Date: circa 1930

Philip Connard RA, artist
Caricature of Philip Connard RA, artist, by Philippe Ledoux Date: circa 1930

French Artist Self Portraits
A collection of four self portraits by French and Belgian artists, including, a seated Jacques Villon at work, Henri Guydo smiling and wearing a boater

Etude De Matelot
A portrait sketch study of an old sailor standing, with his hands casually placed in his trouser pockets. Date: circa 1901

And So Home, Bored!
An illustration portraying a fed up looking couple, comprising of a lady wearing a billowing gown and headdress, and a man with his hands in his pockets, smoking a cigar. Date: 1915

Slack Men
A sketch of two slack looking men, wearing baggy clothes and neckerchiefs, with their hands placed in their pockets. Date: circa 1914

Gerald du Maurier in Trelawny of the Wells
Gerald Du Maurier early in his career in the role of Ferdinand Gadd in Pinero's play, Trelawny of the Wells Date: circa 1900

Life on a North Sea trawler - three men on deck in ordinary clothes, one of them writing on a piece of paper. Date: 1960s

Conchy, peek-a-boo character by Chloe Preston, WW1
Conchy (conscientious objector), First World War. A peek-a-boo character by Chloe Preston, in hand-painted Savoy china (Birks Grotesques). 1914-1918

A selection of women's loose jackets for sale. Date: 1921

Tony Richardson, English film director and producer
Tony Richardson (Cecil Antonio "Tony" Richardson, 1928-1991), English theatre and film director, and producer. Seen here (standing)

Maria Leontievna Bochkareva (nee Frolkova), who fought in World War I and formed the First Russian Women's Battalion of Death in 1917

Nationalist Artillery in Southern Spain; Spanish Civil War
Photograph showing an infantryman (left foreground) and an artillery unit (centre) of the Nationalist army, somewhere in Southern Spain, 1936

Black gown by Marshall & Snelgrove: raglan sleeves, turn back cuffs, long gored skirt with tiny patch pockets ornamented with tassels, white blouse & Louis heel shoes. Date: 1915

Girl: red jacket with rounded borders, short tartan skirt, spats & staw hat. Woman: grey checked long kilt style skirt with vertical front pockets, short jacket & a tiny hat & veil Date: 1915

Pair of Pockets, 1720-40 (linen)
2632489 Pair of Pockets, 1720-40 (linen) by English School, (18th century); 41x28 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Pocket, 1720-40 (linen) (detail of 2632489)
4473197 Pocket, 1720-40 (linen) (detail of 2632489) by English School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Pocket, 1720-40 (linen) (detail of 2632489)
4473196 Pocket, 1720-40 (linen) (detail of 2632489) by English School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

The Tree of Liberty - with the Devil tempting John Bull, James Gillray, 1798
528670 The Tree of Liberty - with the Devil tempting John Bull, James Gillray, 1798. Serpent, tail in Cap of Liberty, face of Charles James Fox, coiled round dying oak

Mans Apron, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Ingrid Selmer-Larsen
Mans Apron, 1935/1942

Quilted Silk Vest, c. 1942. Creator: Clarence Secor
Quilted Silk Vest, c. 1942

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"Pockets: A Timeless Accessory That Holds History Within" "First Portrait of King Charles III: Even royalty couldn't resist the practicality and charm of pockets. " "1930s Playsuits: These fashionable ensembles brought freedom and style with their cleverly designed pockets. " "Coat & Fox Terrier 1927: Pockets not only carried essentials but also served as a cozy hideaway for our furry friends. " "Lawyers and Client: Pockets held the secrets, evidence, and hopes of justice in this iconic image from the legal world. " "Warner / Cricketer: As sports evolved, pockets became an essential part of athletes' attire to keep their belongings close during intense matches. " "Bessie Bonehill Music Hall Male Impersonator 1855-1902: Breaking gender norms on stage while keeping all her tricks hidden within her trusty pockets. " "Two Cats Playing Billiards on a Christmas Card: Even feline companions enjoyed the convenience in this whimsical holiday scene. " "British Soldier Bears to the Firing Line WWI: Amidst chaos, soldiers found solace in their uniform's sturdy pockets that held memories from home. " "Advert for John Pound & Co Cases 1913: The perfect companion for travelers - these cases boasted spacious compartments including handy pockets. " "Dressed to Kill 1912: Fashion-forward individuals knew that no outfit was complete without stylishly embellished or discreetly concealed pockets. "Charles Bignell / Variety : Entertainers like Charles Bignell relied on well-placed pockets to hold props and surprises up their sleeves – quite literally. " "Zola / Nadar Photo : In this timeless photograph, Émile Zola showcases his intellectual prowess while subtly displaying his pocket watch – a symbol of punctuality.