Tailoring Collection (page 6)

TAILOR 1827
A tailor cuts a piece of fabric with scissors while his two female employees take a customers measurements in the background. Date: 1827

Savile Place, London
A fashionable young woman walks down an alleyway towards Stovel and Mason, Savile Place, near Savile Plac, Mayfair, renowned for its tailoring. Date: early 1930s

Striped coat from Jays, 1939
A striped coat emphasising the fashionable silhouette of 1939 from Jays of Regent Street. Date: 1939

Photo of ladies shooting costumes in the Tatler
Black and white photographs titled Smart and Suitable suits for sportswomen under the headline The Humorous Side of Sport in the Tatler of 1st December 1909

Islington Technical Home - Tailoring Shop
Boys at work in the tailoring workshop at the Islington Technical Home. One is using a sewing machine. The home was run by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: circa 1907

Darenth Schools, Kent - Tailoring
Inmates sit cross-legged in the tailoring department of the Darenth Schools, near Dartford, Kent. The Schools were opened in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a residential institution for

Utility coats for mother and daughter, 1947
A Harella coat - a Utility model - in brown and beige broad herringbone tweed cut on classic lines with a belted back from Dickins and Jones. The little girl is wearing a Berkeley Utility model

From khaki to civvies, end of WW1
A tailor measures a demobbed soldier for civilian clothes after his return from the Great War. Date: 1919

Silhouette advertisement for Tailor Gowns, Paris
Silhouette advertisement for Tailor Gowns by H.L. Oakley, showing a stylised view of the Place Vendome, Paris

Advertisement for Fenwick tailoring
Advertisement for Fenwick ladies tailoring department, , with a silhouette of tailors at work by H.L. Oakley. Tailor gowns to order, twelve and a half guineas (just over thirteen pounds)

Rothmans Harness Team
Rothmans of Pall Mall harness team Pell and Mell ready to leave their mews stables for prestige deliveries. Photo taken mid 1980s. Date: circa mid 1980s

Hyams of Oxford Street, boys outfitters, advertisement
Advertisement for Hyams of Oxford Street, Leeds, Birmingham and Wolverhampton, one of the oldest established houses for boys tailoring and outfitting, providing first class goods at moderate prices

Mrs Irene Castle
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. The pair were incredibly successful and their earnings were high

No Objection Taken - womens war work, 1916
A page of sketches of mans work the men want the women to want, a humorous (and slightly chauvinistic) comment on the traditionally male jobs taken by women during the First World War. 1916

Advert for Moss Bros evening wear 1933
Evening wear at Moss Bros you can quickly obtain at moderate cost and with an absolute assurance of quality, perfect fitting tails or dinner suits with all accessories. 1933

The Very Last Words in the Story of Fashion, 1915
The latest Parisian fashions copied by London shops showing examples of typical styles from the World War One era - high collars, circular skirts

French tailor fitting John Bull with a Jean Debry 1799
A French revolutionary tailor fitting John Bull with a Jean Debry (or de Bry) coat, in 1799, named after the President of the National Convention in revolutionary France

Advertisement for Burberry weatherproof clothes, showing a young woman leaning against a country wall in a jacket and long skirt described as a shooting gown

Rooftop Tailors
Tailors working on a roof during a heat wave, cutting and sewing cloth for suits, Regent Street, London, England. Date: early 1930s

Tailors Working Outdoors
Tailors working on a roof during a heat wave, cutting and sewing cloth for suits, Regent Street, London, England. Date: early 1930s

AD: TAILORING, c1898. Uncle Sam is expanding and so is E.E. Strauss & Co.s business in high art tailoring. Advertising poster with Uncle Sam with one foot in the Philippines

Princess Louise and the Marquis of Lorne, 1871 (engraving)
XJF867951 Princess Louise and the Marquis of Lorne, 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Woman wearing the trousers
" What material would you like for your trousers, Sir?" " Oh! The same as my Wife s." !! A comment on a strong woman, most definitely wearing the trousers in this relationship

Regimental Tailor at a country show - displaying uniforms made for the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars. Date: circa 1910

London Home for Boys, Stepney Causeway. This was home for 300 deprived orphans and homeless boys from the streets of London

Male dress (second half 18th c. ). SPAIN. Barcelona
Male dress (second half 18th c.). SPAIN. Barcelona. Textile and Clothing Museum

Womens dress embroidered with leaf decorations and inlaid with precious stones (late 18th c.). SPAIN. Barcelona. Textile and Clothing Museum

Tailoring Workshop at Merxplas Labour Colony, Belgium

Tailoring. Poster promoting occupations related to tailoring, such as cutter, fitter, tailor, salesman, inspector, sponger, presser, clothing factor worker, showing a swatch of cloth. Date 1937

Indian Street Tailors
Indian street tailors with their sewing machines. Date: 1930s

Marwari Tailors, India - Manufacture Clothing Fabric
India - Manufacture of Clothing Fabric - Marwari Tailors. Marwaris are a Rajasthani people (an Indo-Aryan ethnic group), who inhabit the Rajasthan region of India. Date: 1904

Tailor, India - Manufacturing Clothing Fabric Date: circa 1910s

Schoolboy in his Sunday dress
A Westminster schoolboy in his Sunday dress Date: 1909

Farningham Little Boys Home, Tailors Shop
Boys equipped with needles, sewing machines, and a flat iron, learn tailoring at the Home for Little Boys at Farningham in Kent

Daks advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Daks suits by Simpson of Piccadilly featuring a well-groomed 1950s chap wearing his suit well. Date: 1953

Embroidering, India - Manufacturing decorated Fabric
Three generations of Indian Embroiderers - Manufacturing beautifully decorated clothing fabric. Date: 1906

Tailoring class, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys taking part in a tailoring class at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

National Workshop (Tailors) in the Prison of Clichy, Paris
Tailors at work in the debtors prison of Clichy in Paris, working away while one inmate reads aloud from the newspapers of the day

Tailoring Class, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Boys taking part in a tailoring class on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868

Palm Beach Tailoring - Poster
An advertising poster for Palm Beach tailoring by Goodall depicting a very dapper young gent in a finely cut cream suit chatting to a flame-haired sunbather in pink costume

Boy at Tailors Shop
A young boy in a sailor blouse is measured for a new outfit. His mother, in a fox fur stole, looks on. Tailors sit cross legged on a table while another cuts cloth

Cruikshank / Regent Street
A fashionable London tailor measures a client

Tailors Workshop
A busy tailors workshop

Tailor Measuring / 1770
A tailor measures the length of a gentlemans coat with a tape measure while his colleagues sew; the cat is very interested in a plate of fish brought in by a boy

Suits You, Sir
A customer tries on a suit the tailor has made for him - Suits you, Sir!

17th C Taylor
Taylor in his workshop cutting cloth while an assistant sews

C17 Tailor / Woodcut
A pair of tailors at work : one, who wears a wig, stands at a table with shears to cut cloth, while his assistant sits stitching

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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.