Tucks Collection

Men Evening Dress 1893
Three variations of evening dress for 1893-4: dress tail coats with roll collar or step collar & a dress jacket. One man wears a black waistcoat & pumps the others wear white

Formal Menswear for 1963
French mens formal wear for Spring-Summer 1963: evening dress of tail coat, white tie, wing collar & waistcoat; daywear of morning suit with morning jacket & top hat

Social / Men in Bar 1913
Two debonair men-about-town wear evening dress clothes of white tie & black tailcoat, top hat, wing collar & dress pumps. One wears a cape with silk faced collar & lapels

Social / Night on Town
She wears an evening coat by Worth: oriental cherry blossom fabric, wide full sleeves, fur cuffs & collar. He wears a black tailcoat & white tie

Arthur Bourchier / Vf 1896
Black tailcoat & trousers, white waistcoat with roll collar & cut low revealing an expanse of shirt front, stand collar & white tie, gold watch chain & orchid buttonhole

London Life - The Bus Driver. See 13924942 for the card reverse (a fine example). Date: circa 1908

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, Tucks postcard, sent from Southampton on Wednesday 10th April 1912, sailing day of the Titanic?s maiden voyage

Grandy Nook, Hawkshead, Westmorland, Lake District (now Cumbria) Date: 1937

White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic - three postcards, Tucks Oilette celebrated liners series. Date: early 20th century

West Cliff, Whitby, North Yorkshire

The Little Church, Rhos-on-Sea, North Wales Date: circa 1950

The Courtyard, New Inn, Gloucester Date: 1935

TEENAGE EVENING GOWN
Victorian Fantasie: Evening gown for a teenage girl in red spotted taffeta with ecru lace edging to the square neckline. Gauging & tiny tucks ornament the skirt & puffed sleeves. Date: 1930s

1890s Couple
He: straw boater, cane, wing collar & single-breasted suit. She: hat adorned with chiffon & plumes, blouse ornamented with pin-tucks & feather trim & a plain skirt cut in panels. Date: 1890s

PINAFORE 1909
Pinafore with bretelles (braces), box pleated skirt, button detail, high necked blouse with tucks; finely pleated low waisted dress with a yoke & lace trim & a sunbonnet Date: 1909

OUTDOOR GIRLS 1832
Girls: white knee-length dress ornamented with tucks, black velvet spencer with imbecile sleeves, pantalettes, pelerine with vandykes; red & black plaid mantle with a cape. Date: 1832

Costume - Women 1816
Staw bonnet with a high crown, white percale robe with tucks on the cuffs, bodice & hem possibly worn over a chemisette & with an embroidered ruff. Date: 1816

Tucks Great Postcard Competitions - Sandwich Man and Vendor
London Life - Raphael Tuck and Sons " Great" Postcard Prize Competitions - Sandwich Man and News Vendor. Prize pot of 6

The Design Department of Raphael Tuck & Sons
The designing room at Raphael Tuck & Sons, fine art publishers of prints, cards, Almanacks and postcards, staffed largely by women

Dress and matching coat by Norman Hartnell
A dress and matching coat by Norman Hartnell who follows the vogue for diaphanous fabrics by using mushroom silk organza. The dress has a deep V neckline

Suits & Dresses 1935
Stylish & unusal details enliven these dresses & suits. Some features include a 3- piece suit, jabot, pleated cape sleeves, over-stitching, patch pockets & angular panels

Evening Dress / Men C. 1900
Cigar smoking gentleman in a black tail-coat & trousers, white waistcoat, bowtie & gloves, top hat & leather pumps. A large gardenia graces his buttonhole

Tucking in at Bedtime
Mother (in a dressing gown, with bouffant hairstyle), tucks her son into bed at bedtime. Date: 1960s

Polonaise Dresses 1882
Polonaise dresses: cross-over bodice, horizontal drapery & loosely pleated skirt with tucks & bow; bodice with velvet collar & cuffs & plaid under-skirt. Date: 1882

COSTUME FOR 1818-1819
Dress of 1818-1819 according to a later source. Man: greatcoat with velvet collar. Women: pelisse, spencer, white dresses ornamented with tucks, mancherons & flounces. Date: 1818 - 1819

Seaside Frocks for 1899
Yellow tunic dress, rows of tucks on the sleeves, waist & under-skirt. Grey & purple dress with yoke skirt with curved flounces, lace bodice & jabot & saucer collar. Date: 1899

Striped Dress 1899
yellow & black vertically striped tunic dress ornamented with rows of tiny flounces on revers, cuffs, epaulettes, over-skirt & cravat. Worn with a blouse with horizontal tucks Date: 1899

Costume / Women / 1826
Front & back views of dress with gigot sleeves, skirt ornamented with tucks, plus a canezou-pelerine & belt. Hat trimmed profusely with wheat ears, flowers & bows. Date: circa 1826

Pont-y-pair, Bettws-y-Coed, Glamorgan
Pont-y-pair, Bettws-y-Coed, Gwynedd, Glamorgan, Wales. Raphael Tucks Oilette Date: 1910s

Oliver Stanton - Motoring Adviser to King Edward VII, England. Raphael Tucks Oilette - Motoring Celebrities Date: 1900s

Great Tit - ruffles up its plumage in freezing weather - tucks in one foot away from cold - tries to keep warm at -35 degrees celsius (Parus maior L.)

Blitz in London -- fire at Albert Embankment, WW2
Blitz in London -- aerial view of fire damage caused by an air raid, Tucks India Rubber Works, Albert Embankment, 17 April 1941. Date: 1941

Coachman from Saint Petersburg, Russia - note his white gloves, tucked into his thin belt. The distinctive uniform of a coachman of long flowing robe and short-flat-topped hat is in evidence here

Picture No. 10883502
Great Tit - ruffles up its plumage in freezing weather - tucks in one foot away from cold - tries to keep warm at -35 degrees celsius (Parus maior L.) Date:

Blitz in London -- fire at Albert Embankment, WW2
Blitz in London -- aerial view of fire damage caused by an air raid, Tucks India Rubber Works, Albert Embankment, 17 April 1941

Wild Boar - controlled conditions - UK
DAC-1411 Wild Boar UK controlled conditions David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Camping Beans

Cheating with Cards
A man tucks a card up his sleeve in an attempt to cheat. Date: late 1960s

Gringoire Pate Advert
A gourmet tucks into a huge slab of Gringoires game pate, just one of their range of pates and conserves

Evening Dress / Dryden
Two women and a man in evening dress

Blue Pelisse 1824
Blue pelisse with sleeves full to the elbow (gigot / leg of mutton), button fastening & 3 tucks at the hem. Worn with a muslin, round-edged collar & feather trimmed hat

WELL AGAIN
He has been sick, but is well on the way to recovery - he tucks into a hearty meal !

Underwear C. 1923
A silk crepe nightgown with wing sleeves & pin tucks & chemise & knickers to match; pleated cami-knickers; princess petticoat & knickers composed of fine pleats

Robins Head under Wing
A robin in winter tucks its head beneath its wing. (Erithacus rubecula)

Mother Tucks Son In
A rather glamorous mother looks dotingly at her son whom she has just tucked into bed with his cuddly koala bear for company

Mother Tucking Son In
A mother tucks her rather excitable-looking son into bed

Fashion 1900 / Liz
Tunic dress. The simulated tunic is pointed front & back with a chevron design to which is attached accordian pleated flounces. A double ruffle ornaments the bodice

FRENCHWOMAN 1780 - 2
Frills and tucks galore on this impractical gown, worn by a lady of Louis XVIs court shortly before the Revolution

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"Tucks: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step back in time to the year 1893, where men donned their finest evening dress. They were a staple of this era, adding elegance and sophistication to any gentleman's attire. Fast forward to 1913, and social gatherings at bars became more common. Men would gather for drinks, engaging in lively conversations while showcasing their impeccable taste in fashion with tucks as the ultimate accessory. As the night fell on town, tucks remained a symbol of refinement and class. They accompanied men on adventures through bustling streets and vibrant nightlife scenes, making them stand out among the crowd. In 1896, Arthur Bourchier's performance captivated audiences wearing his dashing Vf suit complemented by perfectly tailored tucks. The combination exuded confidence and style that left an indelible mark on formal menswear. By 1963, formal events demanded nothing less than perfection from gentlemen's attire. Tucks played a vital role in completing polished looks that embraced modernity while honoring timeless traditions. Even London bus drivers knew the importance of looking sharp during their daily routes through the city streets. Their uniforms included meticulously placed tucks that added flair to their otherwise ordinary workwear. Tucks even found themselves aboard prestigious ships like RMS Olympic from White Star Line - captured beautifully on vintage postcards - reminding us of an era when luxury travel was synonymous with refined fashion choices. Venturing into Grandy Nook within Westmorland's picturesque Lake District or exploring Whitby's West Cliff in North Yorkshire? These scenic destinations witnessed countless visitors who proudly displayed their stylish outfits adorned with tasteful tucks. From Rhos-on-Sea's charming Little Church in North Wales to Gloucester's enchanting Courtyard at New Inn – these hidden gems served as backdrops for memorable moments where individuals showcased their sartorial prowess enhanced by carefully chosen tucks.