Pockets Collection (page 6)

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

Are the overalls anything like this - also the pockets. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

Advert for Aquascutum coats 1930
Autumn and winter overcoats, for all weathers and for every occasion ready to wear or to measure. 1930

First World War dresses, ladies taking afternoon tea
Two ladies take tea together at an outside table under the shade of a parasol. On the left, is a grey and white check taffeta dress with blue hooped bands, pannier pockets and brassard armlet

Advert for Burberry waterproof overcoats 1923
Overcoats are Burberrys speciality, and a coat purchased at Burberrys presents, from every aspect, the highest possible return in overcoat values. 1923

Cartoons, What He Will Look Like, WW1
Cartoons, At the End of " The Day", What He Will Look Like. Showing Kaiser Wilhelm II during the First World War, His Own Version (left) and That of the Allies (right). Date: September 1914

Rugby suit for boys 1914
The Rugby suit for boys, available in tweed, homespun or navy serge from D H Evans and Co Ltd, Oxford Street, London. September 1914

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pocket skirts 1946
Good cut always looks cut. A Gor-ray skirt always smart, with its good cut, good material, Zwow pocket and no placket, and low price too, it hangs witha swing and never seats. 1946

Woman in elegant sports coat and skirt
A woman in an elegant sports coat and skirt, sitting on a shooting stick. The outfit is in heather mauve, flecked with green or with mauve suede facings

Ladys weekend dressing case
A ladys weekend dressing case, made of rolled hide, lined with moirette, with spacious pockets, available from Messrs John Pound and Co of Oxford Street, London. Date: 1914

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pocket skirts 1945
Come the dawn. The great day will dawn when there will be once more unlimited supplies of unrestricted styles in Gor-ray skirts. Till then and afterwards a Gor-ray is always smart for work or play

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pocket skirts 1944
Problem find the placket. No, there isn t any placket. No buttons or other fasteners on the hips to cause bulkiness or spoil the symmetry of the line

Danish Pastry Specialties, Lemon Butter Pockets Date: 1936

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pocket skirts 1943
Pocket elegance. It is modish to stand around with a hand in your hip pocket now that the Zwow enables you to do so with elegance and ease

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray 1942
Whoever could tell ? Illustrated above are two very differnt designs made by the creators of the famous Gor-ray Koneray pleated skirt. See how stylish thay are

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pleated 1942
Streamlined pleated skirt. Fine quality material cleverly cut to fit closely over hips and open out to give a delightfully full skirt, having three permanised pleats front and one back. 1942

Advert for John Pound & Co dressing case 1914
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

Business card design, man on windy autumn day
Business card design, depicting a man in a yellow coat walking along smoking on a windy autumn day. Date: 20th century

Advert for Burberry overcoats 1928
3 Burberry overcoats that provide double service overcoats and weatherproof in one garment. 1928

Young woman in striped blazer
A young woman wearing a striped blazer and headscarf

Advert for Debenham & Freebody womens coat 1916
Woman wearing a woollen stockinette coat frock, with large collar and patch pockets. 1916

Flecked tweed 1929
Specked and flecked tweed winter clothing for casual and sports wear. Date: 1929

Advert for Lillywhites women in trousers 1938
Slack suits for the week-end, country wear. COrduroy suit with ribbed velvet, patch pockets and belt to the back. Tailored tweed jacket in check of tan, green, blue and lovat

Hungry Gipsy Boy
A hungry gipsy boy, sulking, hands in pockets, as he waits impatiently for his supper to boil in a cauldron on the campfire. Date: 1973

Advert for Aquascutum coats 1925
Womens coats for sports and travel wear. Available from Aquascutum, Regent Street, London. 1925

Woman Tiered Gown Large Bow 19th century Brush
Artokoloro

A new way to pay the national-debt, Cartoon shows King George III and Queen Charlotte standing before the Treasury, moneybags under their arms

Gloria Mundi, or The Devil addressing the sun Pare. Lost, Book IV, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist, London, engraving 1782

Water Pocket Creek, one of the pockets, USA, US, Vintage photography

The Grand Vizier giving Audience to the English Ambassador, Francis Smith, active 1763-1780, British

Man wearing casual clothes standing in an avenue

Musical Terms Up to Date - Adagio - very Slow! A pretty young girl sits expectantly, whilst her elderly suitor takes a LONG TIME to make his move! Date: circa 1905

Two Racehorse Trainers share an in-joke
The Long Un - " I think I shall go an see my Osses To-Morrow." The Short Un - " Yes? Where do you keep em - Attenborough s

Smart young Gent, on the prowl at the seaside
A smart young Gent, on the prowl at a fashionable late Victorian Seaside resort. Date: circa 1890s

A Dutch Man - Holland Date: 1898

A delightful portrait of a Parisian Fruit Seller and barrow
A delightful portrait of a Parisian Fruit Seller with her barrow. Date: 1892

Male wit - Thoughtless of Her
Thoughtlessness of Her " If you was arf the man you d offer to carry some of these bundles". " Ow can I with my ands in my pockets!" Date: 1894

Sir Oliver Lodge / Vf 1904
SIR OLIVER LODGE English physicist: " Birmingham University" Date: 1851 - 1940

The Penitent, or Fireman. This was the miner who, swathed in damp sacking, undertook the task of igniting pockets of which, the inflammable gas Methane, called Fire-damp which

The Penitent, or Fireman. This was the miner who, swathed in damp sacking, undertook the task of igniting pockets of which, the inflammable gas Methane, called Fire-damp which

A New Way To Pay The National-debt, Cartoon Shows King George Iii And Queen Charlotte Standing Before The Treasury, Moneybags Under Their Arms

Gloria Mundi, Or The Devil Addressing The Sun Pare. Lost, Book Iv, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Artist, London, Engraving 1782

Empty pockets, result of the Credit System

Female factory workers and their male boss
A group of female factory workers pose for a photo with their male boss at Burroughs & Sturgess, Frederick Street, Derby. Date: 1930s

Two young ladies in outfits by Drecoll and Anna
Two young ladies in autumn outfits, standing by a car. On the left, a beige tailored suit with pockets below the belt, by Drecoll

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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.