Tail Coat Collection

Game of Chess, 1835
Game of Chess, pub by Thomas McLean, 1835 (hand coloured engraving)

Uncorking Old Sherry, 1805
Uncorking Old Sherry, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving). William Pitt (1759-1806) giving a speech on 6th March 1805

Portrait of a young man in a tailcoat, 1910-1919. Creator: Peterburgskaia fotografia
Portrait of a young man in a tailcoat, 1910-1919. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Les Garçons en habit noir, 1855. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Garcons en habit noir, 1855. Waiters in black. - Defense de recevour un pour-boire, comme c'est regalant! - Et hier, un monsieur qui voulait encore me faire me payer son diner

Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant...1876. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant at Mr. G. W. Child's Reception, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The popularity and high esteem which Mr

AI IMAGE - Illustration of two 1920s gentlemen, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of two 1920s gentlemen, 2023

AI IMAGE - Illustration of Jeeves and Wooster, 1920s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of Jeeves and Wooster, 1920s, (2023). Characters from PG Wodehouse's humorous novels, first appearing in print in 1915, about Bertie Wooster, an upper-class young man

Man's tailcoat, France, between c.1790 and c.1795. Creator: Unknown
Man's tailcoat, France, between c.1790 and c.1795

Man's tailcoat, probably England, 1825-1830. Pantaloons: 1825-1850, Stock: c.1830, Top hat: c.1815

M. Royer-Col... 1833. Creator: Honore Daumier
M. Royer-Col... 1833. Monsieur Royer-Col[as?]. From periodical: La Caricature, 22 August 1833, no. 146, plate 306

High Constables and Guard of Honour of Holyroodhouse, 1937. Creator: Unknown
High Constables and Guard of Honour of Holyroodhouse, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

The Painter Albert Küchler, 1837. Creator: Constantin Hansen
The Painter Albert Kuchler, 1837

Tail Coat, c. 1937. Creator: Virginia Berge
Tail Coat, c. 1937

Man's tailcoat, probably England, 1825-1830, Stock: c.1830, Top hat: c.1815. Creator: Unknown
Man's tailcoat, probably England, 1825-1830, Stock: c.1830, Top hat: c.1815

Russian foreign policy, from L'assiette au beurre 1908 (print)
2603824 Russian foreign policy, from L'assiette au beurre 1908 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Russian foreign policy)

Charles Durkee of Wisconsin, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Chas. Durkee of Wisc. between 1855 and 1865. [Politician: Governor of the Utah Territory]

Horatio Seymour, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Horatio Seymour, between 1855 and 1865. [Politician, lawyer, businessman: Governor of New York]

Rev. Canfield, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Rev. Canfield, between 1855 and 1865

Rev. Murray, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Rev. Murray, between 1855 and 1865

Daniel Stevens Dickinson of New York, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson of N.Y. between 1855 and 1865. [Politician and lawyer]

Rev. John Miler, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Rev. John Miler, between 1855 and 1865

Whirligig, c. 1939. Creator: Selma Sandler
Whirligig, c. 1939

Dress Coat, c. 1936. Creators: Gordon Saltar, B. Berndt
Dress Coat, c. 1936

Delaware Militia Coat, c. 1936. Creators: Gordon Saltar, B. Berndt
Delaware Militia Coat, c. 1936

Tail Coat, c. 1937. Creator: Creighton Kay-Scott
Tail Coat, c. 1937

Grey tail coat worn by Cab Calloway, 1976-1995. Creator: After Six
A silvery grey swallow-tailed coat worn by Cab Calloway, (1907-1994), an African-American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor

Black tail coat with white pocket handkerchief worn by Cab Calloway, 1976-1995
A black swallow-tailed coat worn by Cab Calloway, (1907-1994), an African-American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor

Earl Grey, British Whig politican and Prime Minister who introduced the Great Reform Act of 1832 (litho)
6032961 Earl Grey, British Whig politican and Prime Minister who introduced the Great Reform Act of 1832 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earl Grey)

London Dandies or Monstrosities of 1815, Hyde Park, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving)
2492813 London Dandies or Monstrosities of 1815, Hyde Park, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Illustration from The Whole Art of Dress or The Road to Elegance and Fashion, pub
2909739 Illustration from The Whole Art of Dress or The Road to Elegance and Fashion, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Woman in an evening dress (colour litho)
3104353 Woman in an evening dress (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in an evening dress)

Johnnys Fight with Cherry, from Drums by James W. Boyd (1888-1944), pub
STC311049 Johnnys Fight with Cherry, from Drums by James W. Boyd (1888-1944), pub. 1927 (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Illustration for St Valentines Day, 1914 (w / c on paper)
XCF282026 Illustration for St Valentines Day, 1914 (w/c on paper) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Dr. Fothergill Rowlands of Nantyglo on Tom Llewelyn Brewers Horse
NWP151497 Dr. Fothergill Rowlands of Nantyglo on Tom Llewelyn Brewers Horse, Bold Navy, c.1847-51 (oil on canvas) by Mullock, James Flewitt (1818-92); 61x74.5 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery

Acrobatic Male Dancer, 1920 (w / c on paper)
BRN187463 Acrobatic Male Dancer, 1920 (w/c on paper) by Demuth, Charles (1883-1935); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Uncorking Old Sherry, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190487 Uncorking Old Sherry, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 35.8x25.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A Porter to the Hogarth Club, 1858 (pen & brown ink with ink wash on paper)
BIR189849 A Porter to the Hogarth Club, 1858 (pen & brown ink with ink wash on paper) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 46.4x31.7 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

View at Lloyds after a Stormy Night, 1824 (coloured etching)
GHL21153 View at Lloyds after a Stormy Night, 1824 (coloured etching) by Dighton, Richard (1795-1880); London Metropolitan Archives

A Hackney Meeting, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
2966806 A Hackney Meeting, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Franklin Pierce (1804-69) (colour litho)
PNP249898 Franklin Pierce (1804-69) (colour litho) by Healy, George Peter Alexander (1808-94) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Morning Dress by Marc-Luc, pub. 1923 (pochoir print)
3444526 Morning Dress by Marc-Luc, pub. 1923 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Diplomatischer Tee, suits by Fasskessel U. Muntmann, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3496696 Diplomatischer Tee, suits by Fasskessel U. Muntmann, from Styl, pub.1922 (pochoir print) by German School, (20th century); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Gentleman waiting at a stage door (litho)
3096424 Gentleman waiting at a stage door (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentleman waiting at a stage door)

Uncle Sam and a leprechaun clinking their glasses (colour litho)
3094010 Uncle Sam and a leprechaun clinking their glasses (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uncle Sam and a leprechaun clinking their glasses)

Uncle Sam (colour litho)
3094007 Uncle Sam (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uncle Sam. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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"From Game of Chess to Russian Foreign Policy: The Timeless Elegance of the Tail Coat" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the refined world of the 19th century with the iconic tail coat. Dating as far back as 1835, this classic garment has witnessed historical moments and adorned influential figures. Imagine a game of chess unfolding before your eyes, where strategic moves are made by gentlemen dressed in impeccable tail coats. In 1835, this timeless attire was already making its mark on fashion. Uncorking old sherry becomes an elegant affair when accompanied by a gentleman wearing a distinguished tail coat. This scene from 1805 captures the sophistication and refinement associated with this exquisite garment. Even political cartoons showcased the significance of the tail coat. L'assiette au beurre's print from 1908 humorously depicts how Russian foreign policy was influenced by those who donned these prestigious coats. In America, prominent figures like Charles Durkee of Wisconsin and Horatio Seymour were captured between 1855 and 1865 wearing their tailored tail coats. These men exuded power and authority through their choice of attire. Religious leaders also embraced this sartorial symbol. Reverend Canfield, Reverend Murray, and Reverend John Miler all wore their tailored tails during this era, showcasing that even spirituality could be intertwined with elegance. Not limited to politicians or clergymen alone, Joshua Reed Giddings - an Ohioan abolitionist - sported his own version of a tail coat between 1855-1865. His commitment to justice was mirrored in his refined wardrobe choices. The allure extended beyond American borders too; Daniel Stevens Dickinson from New York demonstrated how international style transcended boundaries during that same period. Artistic depictions further immortalized the charm surrounding these garments. Tregears Black Jokes.