Sartorial Collection

Two red-coat soldiers running off with a tailors wife, Georgian, 1831 (engraving)
7234801 Two red-coat soldiers running off with a tailors wife, Georgian, 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A girl flirting with a soldier on Portsouth Point. 1831 (engraving)
7234796 A girl flirting with a soldier on Portsouth Point. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

My Best Hat and Coat
GG15274 My Best Hat and Coat by Quinn, James Peter (1871-1951); Private Collection; Photo © Gavin Graham Gallery, London, UK

Young beginners in the Tailors school in Dr Barnardos Stepney Causeway childrens home, London (chromolitho)
7157037 Young beginners in the Tailors school in Dr Barnardos Stepney Causeway childrens home, London (chromolitho) by Bulman

Father Snip (engraving)
7182215 Father Snip (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Snip. Illustration for The Childs Companion and Juvenile Instructor (1873)

Mitchell and Hunter, Tailors and Gentlemens Outfitters, Hatters, and Hosiers, Exchange Street, Norwich (engraving)
7179918 Mitchell and Hunter, Tailors and Gentlemens Outfitters, Hatters, and Hosiers, Exchange Street, Norwich (engraving) by English School

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tailleur; Tailor; Schneider (engraving)
7197658 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tailleur; Tailor; Schneider (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tailleur; Tailor; Schneider)

Street with shops (colour litho)
7150675 Street with shops (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street with shops)

Fitted to a T (engraving)
7167083 Fitted to a T (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fitted to a T. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Working with wool (coloured engraving)
7201022 Working with wool (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Working with wool)

The Tailor and the Stag (colour litho)
7181937 The Tailor and the Stag (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tailor and the Stag)

Young tailors working at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho)
7157078 Young tailors working at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho) by Bulman, Henry Herbert (1872-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

A tailors shop in olden times (engraving)
7161008 A tailors shop in olden times (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tailors shop in olden times)

The Prints of Summer, from Harrods Ltd June 1948 (colour litho)
STC286258 The Prints of Summer, from Harrods Ltd June 1948 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Mother and children in indoor costume, French fashion plate (w / c)
GG26854 Mother and children in indoor costume, French fashion plate (w/c) by David, Jules (1809-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: boots; hoop; top; hats; bustles; ); Photo eGavin Graham Gallery

Sir Gordon Carter, Clerk of the Course at Ascot from 1910 to 1941. A stickler for perfection, he apparently changed his outfits five times a day during Ascot week and washed

The Strike Of The Swimming Pools (Girls) Of The Milan Tailoring And Millinery Workshops (Colour Litho)
2798563 The Strike Of The Swimming Pools (Girls) Of The Milan Tailoring And Millinery Workshops (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Portrait of a lady in a striped jacket with a parasol
GG80905 Portrait of a lady in a striped jacket with a parasol by Sain, Edouard Alexandre (1830-1910); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Mother and children in walking dress (w / c on paper)
GG26853 Mother and children in walking dress (w/c on paper) by David, Jules (1809-92); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Woman in lilac
GG16132 Woman in lilac by Chrysenaar, Andre (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; out of copyright

Grant: a pattern for pen wiper... 1866 (colour litho)
AQS336788 Grant: a pattern for pen wiper... 1866 (colour litho) by Kellogg, Edmund Burke (1809-72); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: General Ulysees S)

Nova 2644 fol. 106r The Tailors Shop : Clothes of Silk, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142931 Nova 2644 fol.106r The Tailors Shop : Clothes of Silk, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Caricature of Chester Alan Arthur, c. 1883 (colour litho)
XTD84800 Caricature of Chester Alan Arthur, c.1883 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur (1830-86); 21st President of United States; ); American

I wyl were, I cannot tell what, c. 1542 (woodcut)
XJF862514 " I wyl were, I cannot tell what", c.1542 (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I will weara I cannot tell what.); English, out of copyright

Paris Fashion, from Journal des Demoiselles, published Dupuy Paris, 1879
XCF274357 Paris Fashion, from Journal des Demoiselles, published Dupuy Paris, 1879 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Paris fashion, from Journal des Demoiselles published Dupuy Paris, 1878
XCF285186 Paris fashion, from Journal des Demoiselles published Dupuy Paris, 1878 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Satirical cartoon, An Aerial Excursion, showing a thin Englishman and a plump Frenchwoman in a balloon, while the crowd on the ground makes rude comments in speech bubbles. 1802

Evening Dress 1920
Elegant gentleman in white tie & tails: single-breasted evening dress coat & white waistcoat, top hat, cloak or overcoat, white gloves & cane

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"Sartorial Splendor: A Glimpse into the World of Tailoring in 19th Century" Step back in time to the Georgian era of 1831, where sartorial tales unfold. In an enchanting engraving, two red-coat soldiers are seen running off with a tailor's wife, igniting scandal and intrigue within the community. Meanwhile, on Portsmouth Point, another captivating scene unfolds as a young girl flirts with a soldier. The air is thick with anticipation and forbidden desires under the watchful eyes of passersby. In Dr Barnardo's Stepney Causeway children's home in London, we witness young beginners honing their skills at the tailors' school. Their tiny hands meticulously stitch fabrics together under the guidance of Father Snip himself – a revered figure who instills discipline and craftsmanship. The artistry continues to thrive as Mitchell and Hunter establish themselves as esteemed tailors and gentlemen's outfitters in Norwich. Their shop on Exchange Street becomes a hub for fashion enthusiasts seeking impeccable attire from head to toe. Le Vocabulaire Illustre takes us deeper into this world by showcasing engravings that depict various aspects of tailoring across different cultures. From "Tailleur" to "Schneider, " these illustrations celebrate the global influence of this timeless craft. A bustling street comes alive through vibrant lithographs capturing shops adorned with mannequins dressed impeccably from window displays. Passersby pause momentarily, captivated by exquisite garments that promise elegance beyond measure. "Fitted to a T" showcases an engraving highlighting precision fitting techniques employed by skilled tailors who transform mere fabric into second skins for their discerning clientele. Working diligently amidst colorful threads is yet another group of talented artisans at Dr Barnardo's children's home in Stepney Causeway. These young tailors embody hope for brighter futures while mastering their craft under compassionate guidance. Finally, we delve into whimsical lithographs depicting the unlikely encounter between a tailor and a majestic stag.