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Trench Coat Collection

In the early 1920s, amidst a backdrop of historical significance and cultural shifts, the trench coat emerged as an iconic garment

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: RED CROSS CORPS, c1920. A group of American Red Cross nurses. Photograph, c1920

RED CROSS CORPS, c1920. A group of American Red Cross nurses. Photograph, c1920

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: FREDERIC REMINGTON (1861-1909). American artist. Photographed in 1909

FREDERIC REMINGTON (1861-1909). American artist. Photographed in 1909

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Danny Kaye Actor with wife Sylvia in 1959 at Heathrow airport Dbase MSI

Danny Kaye Actor with wife Sylvia in 1959 at Heathrow airport Dbase MSI

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Kenny Whymark, Britains Look- a-like to the actor Humphrey Bogart, standing in the street

Kenny Whymark, Britains Look- a-like to the actor Humphrey Bogart, standing in the street, smoking, leaning against railings. October 1981

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Lulu holding a Dunhill gun and Roger Moore together in the rain outside the Hilton Hotel

Lulu holding a Dunhill gun and Roger Moore together in the rain outside the Hilton Hotel today. October 1974 P035534

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Women in Love by D. H. Lawrence has been adapted for the screen

Women in Love by D. H. Lawrence has been adapted for the screen
Women in Love by D.H. Lawrence has been adapted for the screen and will be seen for the first time in the North on Sunday, Feb. 1st. at the Studio 1 in Manchester

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: log1956 bw neg 023 edit

log1956 bw neg 023 edit
LONG ARM, THE (1956), log1956 bw neg 023 edit

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Two

Two
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Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Westward Hoe!, after a drawing by David James, 1921 (woodcut engraving)

Westward Hoe!, after a drawing by David James, 1921 (woodcut engraving)
1275148 Westward Hoe!, after a drawing by David James, 1921 (woodcut engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier trudging along the road); The Stapleton Collection

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: The Hopeless Dawn - cartoon from the Gallipoli campaign of 1915 published in The Anzac Book

The Hopeless Dawn - cartoon from the Gallipoli campaign of 1915 published in The Anzac Book, 1916 (litho)
701940 The Hopeless Dawn - cartoon from the Gallipoli campaign of 1915 published in The Anzac Book, 1916 (litho) by Barker, David C

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Man Waves Goodbye as He Boards an Airplane, 1948 (screen print)

Man Waves Goodbye as He Boards an Airplane, 1948 (screen print)
3034733 Man Waves Goodbye as He Boards an Airplane, 1948 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a businessman waving goodbye as he boards a commercial)

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: French WWI infantry with weapons, 1918 (b / w photo)

French WWI infantry with weapons, 1918 (b / w photo)
778985 French WWI infantry with weapons, 1918 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; French, out of copyright

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: The RAF Supermarine Spitfire (TD135) which stood in the grounds of 346 ATC squadron

The RAF Supermarine Spitfire (TD135) which stood in the grounds of 346 ATC squadron, Tynemouth. 27th January 1962

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Donald Sutherland actor - September 1988 dbase msi

Donald Sutherland actor - September 1988 dbase msi

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Bruce Willis with his wife Demi Moore pictured arriving at London Heathrow Airport

Bruce Willis with his wife Demi Moore pictured arriving at London Heathrow Airport October 1987

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Sir Laurence Olivier actor and wife Vivien Leigh actress arriving at London Airport

Sir Laurence Olivier actor and wife Vivien Leigh actress arriving at London Airport from Hollywood after her nervous breakdown Dbase MSI

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Actress Jane Russell with Burt Lancaster and Fred McMurray November 1951

Actress Jane Russell with Burt Lancaster and Fred McMurray November 1951

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Lauren Bacall with her son and daughter January 1959

Lauren Bacall with her son and daughter January 1959

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Joan Collins actress with her daughter Katyana Collins in March 1983

Joan Collins actress with her daughter Katyana Collins in March 1983

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Simon Ward Actor with his wife at Heathrow Airport November 1972

Simon Ward Actor with his wife at Heathrow Airport November 1972 DBase MSI

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Bob Hoskins Actor got into the film business because he got drunk one night

Bob Hoskins Actor got into the film business because he got drunk one night and landed up in an audition. He hasn t stopped since September 1986 dbase msi

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: The Marquis Of Blandford DBase MSI

The Marquis Of Blandford DBase MSI

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: American senator Edward Kennedy pictured with his wife Joan on arrival at Heathrow

American senator Edward Kennedy pictured with his wife Joan on arrival at Heathrow Airport in London. 17th April 1971

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Orphan Man, Standing, 1882. Creator: Vincent van Gogh

Orphan Man, Standing, 1882. Creator: Vincent van Gogh
Orphan Man, Standing, 1882

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Boy Tending Sheep With Dog

Boy Tending Sheep With Dog
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Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Stylish Man in Trench Coat

Stylish Man in Trench Coat
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Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Portrait of a Man in a Uniform

Portrait of a Man in a Uniform
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Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Types of the Russian Army, (1919). Creator: Unknown

Types of the Russian Army, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Types of the Russian Army, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: Siberian infantry, who are readily distinguishable by the conical fur cap worn by all trans-Ural troops of the Russian

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Actress Elizabeth Taylor with husband Michael Wilding November 1955

Actress Elizabeth Taylor with husband Michael Wilding November 1955 LFEY003 Dame Elizabeth Taylor Collection

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Elizabeth Taylor actress August 1986 at Heathrow Airport with George Hamilton

Elizabeth Taylor actress August 1986 at Heathrow Airport with George Hamilton

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Liz Taylor actress and George Hamilton actor at London airport, August 1986

Liz Taylor actress and George Hamilton actor at London airport, August 1986

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Illustration of a detective holding magnifying glass and looking at shoe prints on the ground

Illustration of a detective holding magnifying glass and looking at shoe prints on the ground

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: FRIEDRICH ALFRED KRUPP (1854-1902). German industrialist. Oil over a photograph, 1900

FRIEDRICH ALFRED KRUPP (1854-1902). German industrialist. Oil over a photograph, 1900

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944). American illustrator. After A Vain Search For Rest And Quiet

Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944). American illustrator. After A Vain Search For Rest And Quiet
GIBSON: THE WEAKER SEX VI. Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944). American illustrator. After A Vain Search For Rest And Quiet, He Falls Into A Most Sensitive Condition And Suffers From The Cold

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: DICKENS: PICKWICK PAPERS. Mr. Weller Senior, a character from Charles Dickenss Pickwick Papers

DICKENS: PICKWICK PAPERS. Mr. Weller Senior, a character from Charles Dickenss Pickwick Papers. Illustration by Joseph Clayton Clarke, known as Kyd. Lithograph, c1899

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: PROHIBITION, 1920s. Dismantling a bootleg distillery in San Francisco during Prohibition

PROHIBITION, 1920s. Dismantling a bootleg distillery in San Francisco during Prohibition, 1920s

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Detectives inspecting crime scene

Detectives inspecting crime scene

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: ROADSIDE STAND, 1939. A man selling animal statues at a roadside stand near Bemidji, Minnesota

ROADSIDE STAND, 1939. A man selling animal statues at a roadside stand near Bemidji, Minnesota. Photograph by John Vachon in September 1939

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: ROSALIE GARDINER JONES (1883-1978). American socialite and suffragist

ROSALIE GARDINER JONES (1883-1978). American socialite and suffragist. Jones changing the oil in a car, c1925

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: FREDERIC REMINGTON (1861-1909). American artist. Oil over a photograph of 1909

FREDERIC REMINGTON (1861-1909). American artist. Oil over a photograph of 1909

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American leader of birth-control movement. With her second husband

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American leader of birth-control movement. With her second husband, J. Noah H. Slee, in Germany, 1927

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: PRIDE & PREJUDICE, 1894. A gentleman meeting his friends in London

PRIDE & PREJUDICE, 1894. A gentleman meeting his friends in London. Illustration by Hugh Thomson for an 1894 edition of Jane Austens novel, Pride and Prejudice, first published in 1813

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: DEPEW AND LODGE. Senators Chauncey Mitchell Depew (1834-1928) and Henry Cabot Lodge

DEPEW AND LODGE. Senators Chauncey Mitchell Depew (1834-1928) and Henry Cabot Lodge (1850-1924) on their way to the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Drawing, 1902, by Thomas Fleming

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: Salvation Army lassies giving sweets to African American soldiers

Salvation Army lassies giving sweets to African American soldiers
February 17, 1919 - Salvation Army lassies giving sweets to returned (African American) soldiers

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: W. B. Yeats, 1923 (b / w photo)

W. B. Yeats, 1923 (b / w photo)
XND324458 W.B. Yeats, 1923 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Butler Yeats (1865-1939), Irish poet and dramatist; ); English, out of copyright

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: BOY IN UNIFORM, c1904. A Russian grammar school student in his school uniform: photographed at St

BOY IN UNIFORM, c1904. A Russian grammar school student in his school uniform: photographed at St. Petersburg, c1904

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: NORDENFELT GUN, 1887. Demonstration of the Nordenfelt machine gun, at Wiener Neustadt, 1887

NORDENFELT GUN, 1887. Demonstration of the Nordenfelt machine gun, at Wiener Neustadt, 1887. Wood engraving, English, 1887

Background imageTrench Coat Collection: WORLD WAR I: POSTER, c1918. Poster for the United War Work Campaign and other charities

WORLD WAR I: POSTER, c1918. Poster for the United War Work Campaign and other charities asking for donations to send to troops over the Christmas season during World War I, c1918



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In the early 1920s, amidst a backdrop of historical significance and cultural shifts, the trench coat emerged as an iconic garment. Its timeless appeal was not only evident in its functionality but also in its association with various notable figures throughout history. One such image that comes to mind is the c1920 photograph of American Red Cross nurses donning their trench coats. These brave women embodied resilience and compassion as they provided aid during times of crisis. The sight of them, united under the emblematic red cross, symbolized hope and support. Another captivating portrayal can be found in Frederic Remington's photograph from 1909. This renowned American artist chose to immortalize himself wearing a trench coat, perhaps signifying his affinity for both style and practicality. Moving forward through time, we encounter Albert Camus, the influential French writer who captivated audiences with his existentialist philosophy. In our imagination, he too could have been seen strolling down Parisian streets wrapped in a distinguished trench coat while contemplating life's profound questions. The allure of this versatile outerwear transcends gender boundaries as well. Lulu holding a Dunhill gun alongside Roger Moore outside the Hilton Hotel evokes images reminiscent of classic spy films where intrigue unfolds amid rain-soaked cityscapes. The trench coat becomes an essential accessory for these enigmatic characters navigating danger with sophistication. Literature has also embraced this sartorial staple; D. H Lawrence's Women in Love adapted for screen surely featured protagonists draped elegantly in their respective trench coats—symbolizing both protection from external elements and emotional vulnerability within their relationships. Visual art further amplifies the mystique surrounding this garment: log1956 bw neg 023 edit showcases individuals clad in trenches against vast landscapes—an embodiment of adventure and exploration that resonates even today. Meanwhile, Westward Hoe.