Tailoring Collection

Tailoring tools
Tools used in tailoring, including scissors, needle and thread, chalk, measuring tape, a ruler and a smoothing iron

Busy tailors workshop
A busy tailors workshop, with a gentleman being fitted for a new suit

Chesterfield Coat 1913
A gentleman in formal day dress wears the New Chester or Chesterfield overcoat with velvet collar & fly-front. A silver topped cane is tucked under his arm

A Rakes Progress, Plate 1, June 25, 1735. Creator: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, Plate 1, June 25, 1735

Advert for Titley, Son & Price, Tailors, Bath
Advert for Titley, Son & Price, High-Class Tailoring, Cheap Street, Bath Date: 1902

A Tailor, c1920s. Creator: Mortimer L Menpes
A Tailor, c1920s. Indian man with beard and turban, sewing with needle and thread. From " India" by Flora A. Steel. [A. & C. Black, Ltd, London, c1920s]

Poster advertising British military uniform, WW1
Poster advertising British military uniform, The Studington Military Kit... obtainable only from Studd & Millington Ltd, Military Tailors. Chromolithograph poster, 1914 (c)

French Tailors C18Th
An elegant Frenchman has a fitting for a new coat. A tailor, down on one knee, makes some adjustments. Another, sewing buttons, sits cross legged on a bench

Mr Tape the Tailor, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Tailor of 1647 / Broadside
A tailor. These tradesman are preachers in the City of London, 1647. A satirical broadside on non- conformist preaching in London

TAILORs WORKSHOP / 1890
A Tailors workshop, showing the master cutter, sleeve- presser and under-presser

Sturgeon, Sulky, Sunrise, Sunset, Survey, Swallow, Switchman, Swivel, Sword-fish, Table, Tadpole, Tailor (engraving)
8651550 Sturgeon, Sulky, Sunrise, Sunset, Survey, Swallow, Switchman, Swivel, Sword-fish, Table, Tadpole, Tailor (engraving) by German School

Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho)
8677259 Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for menswear from Wanamaker & Brown)

Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho)
8677308 Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for menswear from Wanamaker & Brown)

Miederschneider / Corset Tailor (colour litho)
8666198 Miederschneider / Corset Tailor (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miederschneider)

Group of young austrian seamstresses
3569017 Group of young austrian seamstresses; (add.info.: Austria 1900 ca. Photographer: Piekarowitz); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho)
8677315 Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for menswear from Wanamaker & Brown)

Co-operative Wholesale Societies: Broughton Cabinet, Manchester, Tailoring, Mantle, Shirt, Underclothing, etc
8668871 Co-operative Wholesale Societies: Broughton Cabinet, Manchester, Tailoring, Mantle, Shirt, Underclothing, etc, Factories (litho) by English School

Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho)
8677265 Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for menswear from Wanamaker & Brown)

Male vanity (litho)
8641406 Male vanity (litho) by Leete, Alfred (1882-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Male vanity. Illustration for The Strand Magazine, January to June 1913.); © Look and Learn.

Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing)
8713000 Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method in relation to the teaching of reading by F)

Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho)
8677261 Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for menswear from Wanamaker & Brown)

Page of advertisements, 1882 (engraving)
8627196 Page of advertisements, 1882 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of advertisements, 1882)

"Who's your tailor?" (colour litho)
8652467 "Who's your tailor?" (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Who's your tailor)

Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho)
8634287 Illustration for The Animals' Trip to Sea (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dartmoor Prison, 1884
3479362 Dartmoor Prison, 1884; (add.info.: Dartmoor Prison: Penal Servitude the middle panel shows prisoners in the tailoring shop making uniforms)

Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho)
8677264 Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for menswear from Wanamaker & Brown)

The Elephant and the Tailor (chromolitho)
8664005 The Elephant and the Tailor (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elephant and the Tailor)

Do You Know: Why do men button coats left over right? (colour litho)
8668109 Do You Know: Why do men button coats left over right? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why do men button coats left over right)

Do You Know: Why "Piccadilly"? (colour litho)
8668101 Do You Know: Why "Piccadilly"? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why "Piccadilly")

Trade card for Samuel Brothers, tailors, London (engraving)
8677741 Trade card for Samuel Brothers, tailors, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Samuel Brothers, tailors, 29 Ludgate Hill)

Advertising card for W C Browning & Co, New York (colour litho)
8677732 Advertising card for W C Browning & Co, New York (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for W C Browning & Co, 502 & 504 Broadway)

The workshop of a dressmaker, illustration from the Paris Encyclopedia, 1715 (engraving)
IND113014 The workshop of a dressmaker, illustration from the Paris Encyclopedia, 1715 (engraving); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona, Spain; Index Fototeca.

Chez le tailleur chez le coiffeur, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Chez le tailleur chez le coiffeur, 19th century. The torment of civilization - At the tailor. At the hairdresser

Learning dressmaking, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Learning dressmaking, 1904

The tailor shop, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
The tailor shop, 1904

Camper receives help in fitting a coat from WPA sewing instructor, FSA, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Camper receives help in fitting a coat from Works Progress Administration (WPA) sewing instructor. Shafter camp for migratory agricultural workers (Farm Security Administration-FSA), California

Camper receives help in fitting a coat from WPA sewing instructor, FSA, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Camper receives help in fitting a coat from Works Progress Administration (WPA) sewing instructor. Shafter camp for migratory agricultural workers (Farm Security Administration-FSA), California

Fashion ladies suits, autumn 1927
3780091 Fashion ladies suits, autumn 1927; (add.info.: Fashionable ladies suits, autumn 1927. Heading reads: Ces Tailleurs plairont a Mademoiselle pour leur elegante simplicite / These ladies suits)

St Helens, Merseyside, at the junction of Church Street and Bridge Street, 2nd December 1958

John Ferguson, a Coventry bespoke tailor, who specialises in suits for gamekeepers has saved a mens outfitters from closure

Welsh & Jefferies, a traditional bespoke tailoring shop in Eton High Street, Berkshire, England

USA, New York, New York City, interior of the Duncan Quinn bespoke mens tailoring boutique

Advert, Chas Baker & Co Stores Limited, London
Advert, Chas Baker & Co Stores Limited, High Holborn, Oxford Street, Tottenham Court Road and Ludgate Hill, London, School Outfits, Gentlemen's & Boys Superior Clothing

Advert for Austin Reed's range of men's suits. Date: 1933

Promoting the Latest Fashions
The latest in women's fashion - coats and suits available from Kenneth Durward and Smee's. Date: 1932

Spain, Madrid. Exhibition of men's clothing, held by the Society of Master Tailors (Sociedad de Maestros de Sastre) La Confianza. It took place at the end of November 1881

Advertisement for Austin Reed tailoring. Outdoor scene showing two men in overcoats reading a newspaper, outside a Midland Bank

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"Mastering the Art of Tailoring: A Journey Through Time" Step into the world of tailoring, where craftsmanship and precision intertwine with creativity and style. From ancient times to modern days, tailors have been shaping fabrics to perfection, creating garments that tell stories. In William Hogarth's "A Rake's Progress, " we catch a glimpse of a tailor's tools - scissors poised for cutting, needles ready to stitch, and is a reminder that these instruments are not mere objects but extensions of an artisan's skillful hands. Fast forward to the 1920s, Mortimer L Menpes captures the essence of a tailor at work. The atmosphere in his painting exudes dedication and attention to detail as he meticulously measures and cuts fabric. During World War I, British military uniforms took center stage in advertising posters. The tailored uniform became more than just clothing; it symbolized honor and patriotism. Enter a bustling workshop filled with busy tailors diligently working on their craft. In this vibrant scene from the 18th century France, we witness the camaraderie among artisans who share their expertise while stitching together exquisite garments. Travel back further in time to 1647 when broadsides depicted skilled tailors showcasing their artistry. These visual representations highlight how tailoring has always been valued throughout history. The year is now 1890; step inside another workshop where Mr Tape reigns supreme as master tailor. His steady hand guides each stitch with precision and finesse – an embodiment of timeless elegance. Daks advertisement from 1953 showcases how bespoke tailoring evolved over time while maintaining its classic charm. Attention to detail remains paramount as Welsh & Jefferies continue this tradition in their Eton High Street shop today. Finally, Chas Baker & Co Stores Limited advertises its commitment to quality attire for gentlemen across London—a testament to how tailoring continues to shape fashion trends even in contemporary society.