Shirtsleeves Collection

Victorian gardener with watering can, Chelmsford
Studio portrait of a Victorian gardener with watering can, Chelmsford. circa 1860s

Firefighters playing billiards in fire station
Firemen playing billiards in a fire station. Date: early 20th century

Men and women in a tailors workshop with sewing machines on the workbenches. Date: circa 1960s

Tailors in a workshop with coat on display
A group of tailors in a workshop with a finished coat on display on a dummy. Date: circa 1960s

Three people in a tailors workshop. Date: circa 1960s

Tailors in a workshop. Date: circa 1960s

Cutter at work on a garment. Date: circa 1960s

Tailor at work on a garment. Date: circa 1960s

David Wetzel, trades unionist in the transport industry
David (Dave) Wetzel (b 1942), trades unionist (TGWU) with a background in London Transport and Transport for London, where he began his working life as a bus conductor, driver and inspector

Jack Straw, Labour MP and government minister
Jack Straw (John Whitaker Straw, b 1946), British Labour Party politician, MP and government minister. Date: circa 1970s

Tony Benn, Labour politician, sitting at his desk
Tony Benn (Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn, formerly 2nd Viscount Stansgate, 1925-2014), Labour politician, former Cabinet Minister and currently President of the Stop the War Coalition

Frederick Couteney Selous - Fair 1894
Frederick Corteney Selous (1851 - 1917) - English hunter and explorer 1894

President Lincoln, writing the Proclamation of Freedom, January 1st, 1863, pub. 1864 (colour litho)
2646221 President Lincoln, writing the Proclamation of Freedom, January 1st, 1863, pub. 1864 (colour litho) by Blythe, David Gilmour (1815-65); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old Peasant Lighting a Pipe, c. 1660. Creator: Johann Carl Loth
Old Peasant Lighting a Pipe, c. 1660

Norman Williams, cartoonist and artist Date: circa 1930

Es Willard as Cyrus Blenkarn in The Middleman Date: 1890s

Old Smithy at Branscombe, near Sidmouth, Devon, with a horse having a hoof inspected. Date: circa 1910s

George Barrett in Hoodman Blind - The Theatre Magazine
George Barrett, actor, in Hoodman Blind - in The Theatre Magazine, November 1885. 1885

Man in cottage doorway, Arlington Row, Bibury, Glos
Man in cottage doorway, Arlington Row, Bibury, Gloucestershire. Date: circa 1960s

Early Morning Parade in Shirtsleeves in the Tropics (engraving)
1046054 Early Morning Parade in Shirtsleeves in the Tropics (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Morning Parade in Shirtsleeves in the Tropics)

Charles Mortimer behind the wheel of an offset-bodied single-seater MG KN Special
MG KN Special 1087 cc. Driver: Charles Mortimer Offset-bodied single seater Ex-Bellvue Garage. Place:

British racing driver Charles Mortimer at Brooklands, Surrey, 1939. Artist: Bill Brunell
Place: Brooklands. Date: 11.5.39. Charles Mortimer

Charles Mortimer behind the wheel of a MG KN Special, c1930s Artist: Bill Brunell
MG KN Special 1087 cc. Driver: Charles Mortimer. Place: Date: Charles Mortimer

Bertie Kensington Moir in his Aston Martin at the JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, 1921
Aston Martin 3 1486 cc. Event Entry No: 60 Driver: Kensington Moir, H. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. 200-mile Race. Date: 22.10.21

James T Farrell, American novelist, c1930s(?). Born in Chicago, James Thomas Farrell (1904-1979) is best remembered for his Studs Lonigan trilogy

Blacksmith at work, England, c1922. Artist: Sidney H Nicholls
Blacksmith at work, England, c1922. A print from Peoples of all Nations, Volume III, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1922

Edward VIII (1894-1972), King of Great Britain and Ireland. Edward, seen here when Prince of Wales, succeeded his father George V to the throne in 1936

Eight women police officers in new Surrey uniform
Eight women police officers posing in the new Surrey uniform introduced in 1973. The jacket was single-breasted with four buttons, trousers were introduced as an option

Vain man at a mirror on a comic greetings card, with verse. Date: circa 1850s

Scene at the Festival of Fools, Penzance, Cornwall -- a violinist named Wilfred entertains three small children. Date: circa 1970s

Construction workers outside a large building, USA
Large group of construction workers (possibly carpenters, painters, builders, etc) outside a large building, North America. Date: circa 1910s

Woman police officer on the phone in a police station
Woman police officer (Maggie Coombs) on the telephone in a police station. Date: circa late 1970s

Woman police officer talking in a school classroom
Woman police officer (Helen Parnell) talking to a group of children in a school classroom. Date: circa 1980s

Andrew Besley, photographer, Cornwall
Andrew Besley, photographer, in action with a Pentax 6x7 camera in Cornwall. circa 1960s

Group of seven people with flags, USA
Group of seven people with British and American flags, North America. Date: circa 1910s

Andrew Besley, photographer, Dartmoor, Devon
Andrew Besley, photographer, with his camera at Cranmere Pool, Dartmoor, Devon. Date: circa 1960s

Four men with trowels and cement on boards, USA
Four men with trowels and cement on boards, outside a log cabin, North America. Date: circa 1910s

Railway workers outside their work premises, USA
Five railway workers outside their work premises, North America. Date: circa 1910s

Blacksmiths outside their foundry or forge, USA
Three blacksmiths and two other men outside a foundry or forge, North America. Date: circa 1910s

Arthur Melmoth Walters, English footballer
Arthur Melmoth Walters (1865-1941), English amateur footballer who made nine appearances for the England team. He was also President of the Law Society. late 1890s

Photographer with camera and tripod
Photographer looking through the viewfinder of his camera, which is on a tripod. circa 1937

Man in garden in shirtsleeves
Man posing for his photo in a garden in shirtsleeves. circa 1920s

Cartoon, New Bridge from Sparkbrook to Smallheath
Cartoon, The New Bridge from Sparkbrook to Smallheath (Small Heath), Birmingham. Dr Hugh Thomas and Labourer Tipper. 1888

Police officers at work in communications room
Police officers, male and female, at work in a Met Police communications room. Date: circa early 1970s

Woman police officer at work in communications room
Woman police officer at work in front of a computer screen in a Met Police communications room. Date: circa late 1970s

Woman police officer at the wheel of a car, London
Woman police officer (Evelyn Walker) at the wheel of an open topped car, possibly during a training session, with a male officer in the passenger seat. Date: 1972

Woman police officer with little boy, London
Woman police officer (Diana Hill or Adam) with a little boy, London. Date: 1961

Woman police officer with couple, London
Woman police officer (Diana Hill or Adam) giving directions to a couple, London. Date: 1961

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"Shirtsleeves: Unveiling the Craftsmanship and Characters Behind Iconic Garments" In the quaint town of Chelmsford, a Victorian gardener tends to his blossoming flowers with care, donning shirtsleeves as he gracefully wields a watering can. Amidst the blazing sirens and adrenaline rush, firefighters find solace in their fire station's billiards room, engaging in friendly competition while sporting rolled-up shirtsleeves. The rhythmic hum of sewing machines fills the air as skilled men and women meticulously craft bespoke garments in a bustling tailors workshop—each sleeve tailored to perfection. A display of exquisite coats steals the spotlight in a tailors workshop, showcasing their impeccable craftsmanship that goes beyond mere shirtsleeves. Three individuals huddle together amidst bolts of fabric and measuring tapes; their collective expertise shines through as they discuss intricate details for upcoming designs within a vibrant tailors workshop. With needles poised and scissors at hand, dedicated tailors pour their heart into every stitch within their lively workshop—a testament to the artistry hidden beneath those unassuming sleeves. A master cutter works diligently on an elegant garment, his fingers gliding effortlessly across luxurious fabrics—a true maestro transforming cloth into wearable art one cut at a time. At another workstation nearby, an experienced tailor breathes life into fabric with each precise movement—an alchemist who transforms raw materials into stylish attire that adorns countless shoulders. David Wetzel stands tall among fellow trades unionists in the transport industry; his rolled-up sleeves symbolize unwavering dedication towards advocating for workers' rights throughout history's changing tides. Jack Straw—Labour MP turned government minister—rolls up his sleeves metaphorically this time around as he tackles political challenges head-on with determination etched upon his face.