Skiiers Collection

Riviera holiday makers on the piste
Illustration by William Heath Robinson showing skiiers intrigued by the appearance of glamorous Howard. K. Elcock characters

The Man who Threw a Snowball at St. Moritz
An aghast crowd of skiiers and holidaymakers looking towards a dejected snowball-thrower who is trudging away into the distance. St

Tatler front cover, Winter Sports Number 1956
Front cover design for The Tatler Winter Sports Number, featuring a number of cheery, jolly skiiers

Skiiers out of place in the Riviera
A humorous illustration showing out of place William Heath Robinson characters receiving curious glances from glamorous holiday makers in a Howard. K. Elcock illustration

Ski competition in Fjelkenhill, 1898 (oil on board)
OVR394367 Ski competition in Fjelkenhill, 1898 (oil on board) by Wentzel, Gustav (1859-1927); 140x275 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Margaret Whigham with Marquess of Donegall at St. Moritz
Miss Margaret Whigham, later Mrs Charles Sweeny and then Duchess of Argyll, pictured at St. Moritz with the Marquess of Donegall (Edward Chichester) in the year she was presented at court. 1930

Bystander Winter Sports Number 1930
Front cover of The Bystander magazines Winter Sports number featuring two stylish skiiers on the piste. Date: 1930

Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon, Usa; Kite Skiing On Mountain

The Rescue by Fortunino Matania
The Rescue - a scene on a Swiss snow slope. One skier leans over to rescue a small pet dog who has fallen over the edge of a snowy ledge, much to the distress of a small child. Date: 1922

Her Shadows by Pierrot
A couple stand together at the top of the snowy slope. Date: 1928

Tatler Front Cover, Christmas Number 1925
Front cover design for The Tatler Christmas number 1925 featuring an enthusiastic skier on-piste November 27 1925

The Bystander front cover, Winter Sports number 1929
Front cover of The Bystander magazines winter sports number featuring a society gathering on the piste for some ski action in 1929. Date: 1929

Miss Eileen Legge water skiing or surf riding at Shanklin
Miss Eileen Legge seen surf-riding - an early form of water skiing - being pulled by a motor boat at Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. Date: 1928

The Bystander Winter Sports Number 1934
Front cover illustration showing a group of skiiers. Date: 20th November 1934

Skiing friends, 1930s
A group enjoy a day of skiing, although one woman appears to have taken a tumble. Date: 1930s

Ski fashion 1953
Fashionable skiiers sport the latest looks on holiday in 1953. From left, a nylon parka with attached hood and zip fastening pocket across the front worn with nylon and wool skiing trousers

A Modern Christmas in the Alps
Greeting a bobsleigh party as they speed past a group of skiiers in the Alps. Date: 1913

A Frieze in Tempera-Ture by Jay Gee
A wonderfully vivid and jolly frieze like illustration (hence the pun-like title) featuring a group of mae and female skiers and winter sports enthusiasts dressed in bright clothes

Their Winter Sport by Illingworth
Four local and proficient child skiiers have a laugh at the expense of a man (probably British) who seems to have come a cropper on the piste

The Bystander Winter Sports Number front cover
Front cover of The Bystander designed by Dugo showing some enterprising skiiers being pulled up the piste by some horses, much to the annoyance of their fellow holidaymakers

What to Wear for Winter Sports
An ideal outfit for skiing in 1935 from Army and Navy Stores consisting of black and white check plus fours in proofed serge

Dress And Fashion Note For Skiiers, by A. E. Bestall
Fashion ideas for the first time skiier. Alfred Bestall (1892-1986) is best-known as the artist who drew Rupert Bear for thirty years

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"The Man who Threw a Snowball at St. Moritz: A Tale of Winter Mischief and Laughter" As Riviera holiday makers hit the piste, skiers find themselves out of place in this glamorous paradise. Step back in time with Tatler's Winter Sports Number 1956, where the thrill of skiing takes center stage. "The Rescue" by Fortunino Matania captures the bravery and camaraderie that defines the ski community. Travel back to 1898 with "Ski competition in Fjelkenhill, " an oil on board masterpiece showcasing early ski culture. Witness Margaret Whigham and Marquess of Donegall's elegant escapades at St. Moritz, captured for eternity. Delve into Bystander's Winter Sports Number 1930 for a glimpse into the fashionable world of winter sports enthusiasts. Uncover hidden depths within "Her Shadows" by Pierrot, as skiers carve their way through pristine slopes under moonlit skies. Tatler Front Cover from Christmas Number 1925 transports us to a snowy wonderland where skiers embrace festive cheer. The Bystander front cover from Winter Sports number 1929 showcases daring athletes defying gravity on snow-covered peaks. Experience Miss Eileen Legge's water skiing or surf riding adventure at Shanklin - pushing boundaries even then. From historic moments to breathtaking feats, these captions celebrate the timeless allure and exhilaration that define skiers across generations.