Pockets Collection (page 5)

Casual Wear 1940s
Bib and brace shorts (dungarees) or dress; shapeless, woollen coat with patch pockets; halter-neck summer frock or two-piece summer suit. Date: 1940s

Advert for Dalys coats 1940
Smart, tailored coat in a large checked wool, with patch pockets & a belt. The naval officer alludes to the military styling (so patriotic in wartime!) 1940

Robert Loraine / Vf 1912
ROBERT LORAINE English actor-manager in Britain and America; also an aviator during World War One Date: 1876 - 1935

FRED TERRY English actor: " A Hero of Romance" Date: 1909

Mermoz / Hiss Aeronautique
Jean Mermoz, pioneer French aviator Date: 1901 - 1936

Earl Wilton
EARL OF WILTON " The Commodore" Date: -

Thomas Warrington
Thomas Rolls Warrington, 1st Baron Warrington of Clyffe, British lawyer and judge Date: 1851 - 1937

Ernest Renan / Vfair 1879
ERNEST RENAN French philosopher, philologist and historian, specialising in religious subjects Date: 1823 - 1892

Max Pemberton
SIR MAX PEMBERTON English novelist Date: 1863 - 1950

Godfrey Tearle / Carew
(Sir) GODFREY TEARLE English actor of stage and screen Date: 1884 - 1953

Thomas Hughes / Vfair 1872
THOMAS HUGHES English jurist, reformer and writer, best known as the author of Tom Browns Schooldays (1857) Date: 1822 - 1896

Sir Hubert von Herkomer, painter
SIR HUBERT VON HERKOMER British painter, born in Germany Date: 1849 - 1914

Weedon Grossmith / Vf 1905
WEEDON GROSSMITH Writer and actor Date: 1852 - 1919

John Dillon, Irish politician
JOHN DILLON Irish Nationalist politician Date: 1851 - 1927

Frank Curzon, theatrical manager
FRANK CURZON Theatrical manager Date: 1868 - 1927

James, Lord Craigavon
JAMES, LORD CRAIGAVON Irish statesman Date: 1871 - 1940

Sir Richard Burton
SIR RICHARD FRANCIS BURTON Traveller and writer Date: 1821-1890

Laurence Irving
LAURENCE IRVING English actor and playwright, son of Henry Irving Date: 1871 - 1914

Henry Irving / Vfair 1874
HENRY IRVING English actor-manager in The Bells Date: 1874

Samuel Cody / V Fair 1908
Samuel Franklin Cody, Texan aviator: he made the first flight in Britain in 1908 Date: 1867 - 1913

Rudolf Von Slatin
RUDOLF ANTON KARL von SLATIN known as SLATIN PASHA Austrian soldier and adventurer Date: 1857 - 1932

Lord John Russell / 1874
LORD JOHN RUSSELL 1st EARL RUSSELL British Liberal MP in 1874 Date: 1792 - 1878

S C Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire
SPENCER COMPTON CAVENDISH 8TH DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE (previously LORD HARTINGTON) Statesman Date: 1833 - 1908

Henry Robert Brand, Colonial Governor
HENRY ROBERT BRAND 2ND VISCOUNT HAMPDEN Colonial Governor Date: 1841 - 1906

Skirts favour a circular cut 1929
Three women wearing casual day-time clothing. Date: 1929

Advert for Jays smart knitwear for women 1937
Two models wearing made to measure very smart jersey fabric suits. Date: 1937

Trade catalogue of womens knitted coats 1911
Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing a page selection of fashionable knitted coats. Date: 1911

Advert for for Marshall and Snelgrove spring dresses 1937
Models wearing early spring full length floral print dresses. Date: 1937

Advert for Simpson mens winter overcoats 1952
Selection of three-quarter length single and double breasted winter overcoats with patch pockets. Date: 1952

EDWARD VII in 1873
EDWARD VII, BRITISH ROYALTY as PRINCE OF WALES wearing a bargee hat, with hands in pockets Date: 1841 - 1910

Pocketed skirts 1914
Two models with their hands in their pockets modelling the latest trend. Date: 1914

Coats for sport and travel 1933
Two models wearing tailored coats by Dexter Kashlama. Date: 1933

Two Edwardian golfers striding along. Date: early 1900s

Fashion for golf 1933
Two models wearing clothes suitable for a game of golf. 1933

Two cats on a cutout Christmas card, enjoying a game of billiards. Date: circa 1890s

Little girl in a garden with flowers on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove tailored suits 1917
Inexpensive coats and skirts. 1917

Cartoon, Enfer-Pacha, WW1
Cartoon, Enfer-Pacha (a pun on Enver Pasha -- Enfer meaning Hell). Ismail Enver Pasha (1881-1922), leader of the Ottoman Empire and member of the Central Powers during the First World War. Date: 1916

Two brothers pulling faces in a back alley, Eccles
Two young brothers pull faces at the camera in a back alley in Eccles, Manchester. Date: circa 1977

Reldan Digby Morton tweed suit, 1965
An Edwardian style suit in oatmeal tweed with patch pockets below a high waistline designed by Reldan/Digby Morton. Burnt sugar straw boater by Moriot. Date: 1965

Illustration, girl riding with hands in pockets
Illustration, a girl riding Jerry with her hands in her pockets, controlling the pony just with her legs. Date: 1932

Boy with hands in pockets. Birthday card. Young boy standing with hands in pockets in front of a grape vine. Artist: Clars Burd Date: 1912

Captain Geoffrey de Havilland, designer and pilot
Captain Geoffrey de Havilland (1882-1965), aircraft designer and pilot, in RFC uniform, standing in front of his Airco DH 9. Date: circa 1917-1918

Man with terrier dog outside a building. Date: circa 1920s

Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie
Hand coloured. Young boy with hands in pockets in front of gate. Part of Box 102, Nursery Rhymes. Part of Boswell collection, slide number 8 Date: late 19th century

Tundra view with a small lake in foreground and pockets of snow, remaining throughout the summer in ravines.. Arctic tundra of Taimyr peninsula near Kara sea, North of Siberia, Russian Arctic

Advert for Peter Robinsons practical garment
The land for the Land. Ideal skirt for gardening, agricultural and general country wear, made in Khaki water proofed dungarine fitted with huge pockets. 1916

WW2 Poster -- be discreet
You may be a walking RAF - but don t let everyone know it! Be discreet! Colour lithograph by Sgt Norman Tiger Harrison, Royal Corps of Signals, India

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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.