Tunic Collection

General Ulysses S. Grant amid his service during The American Civil War

Bathing Belle on Pier
A flirtatious young woman in a two-piece bathing costume of side lacing shorts & striped tunic adjusts her black stockings. N.B espadrilles with ribbon lacing

Vintage painting of Frederick the Great of Prussia
Vintage painting of Frederick the Great. Frederick II was the King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786. Original painted by Wilhelm Camphausen, 1870

Field Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander in Chief of the forces in South Africa, 1902. Artist: Lafayette
Field Marshal Lord Roberts, Commander in Chief of the forces in South Africa, 1902. Sir Frederick, 1st Earl Roberts (1832-1914) was one of the foremost British military figures of Victorian times

Jester carrying a wassail bowl
A jester in red and blue costume, carrying a wassail bowl and enjoying the aroma coming from it. Wassail was a medieval drink, a kind of punch made from hot mulled cider

Social / Cup Day at Ascot
Society ladies in Ascot fashions: hobble skirts & panniers, tunic dresses, a loose fitting kimono style dress with oriental embroidery. N.B unfashionably large hats!

Shell Fountain / Costume
Tunic dress by Paquin: draped tango skirt with front split & train, translucent flared tunic & pearl adorned corsage, toque / turban with feather trim

Ballet dancers exercising at the French Academie de Musique et de Danse. (2 of 2)

Northern Scandinavian girl in traditional costume, lisening to the sound of the sea in a conch shell. Possibly a young member of the Sami People. circa 1910s

American Indians. John Francis, chief of the Passamaquoddy I
Indian chief dressed in embroidered tunic and trousers from Lake Utopia, New Brunswick, Canada

Costume / Men / Chevalier 13
A chevalier of the Crusades, in chainmail and white tunic with red cross; he carries a spear and a heavy sword

Racial / China / Mandarin
A Chinese mandarin of ancient times, wearing an ornate costume and carrying a fan

Knight of the mid 15th century in battle armor with weapons.. He wears a checkered tunic over stocking, with two angels above holding his coat of arms. The weapons include a war hammer A and sword E

Painting of Union Army General Philip Sheridan

Confederate Army Colonel John S. Mosby during the American Civil War

Metropolitan Police officer, PC Tom Smith
Studio photograph of the Metropolitan Police officer, PC Tom Smith, wearing the new eight button tunic which replaced the old Peelers tailcoat in 1864. The top hat remains as before. Date: 1864

People of Lebanon
Maronite of Lebanon (left), armed Zeibek, and Christian Lebanese woman. Antique hand-colored print

Man dressed in traditional Celt or Finnish attire
Turanian of Finland in traditional clothing, similar to that worn by the ancient Celts. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Saxon Ladies / Strutt
Anglo-Saxons of 9th & 10th centuries: tunics (kirtles)- one with an embroidered hem, super-tunic (roc), mantles, veils or head-rails which completely cover the hair

Tarot card 1 -- Le Bateleur (The Juggler)
Tarot card 1 -- Le Bateleur (The Magician, Magus or Juggler)

Anglo-Saxon Men Pl. XIX
Anglo-Saxons of 9th & 10th century: green tunic, pan-hose & shoes, tunic with gold border & front slit, mantles, leg bandages, shoes with a central slit on the upper. 9th century

Civil War portrait of Major General George Armstrong Custer

Robert E. Lee with eldest son and aide
Portrait of General Robert E. Lee (center) and his aides-de-camp, Major General George Washington Custis Lee (left), who is his eldest son, and Colonel Walter Taylor (right). circa 1865

Vintage American Civil War photo of Union Army General Philip Sheridan

CODEX AMIATINUS: EZRA. Ezra the scribe writing in a large codex held on his knees. Illumination from the Codex Amiatinus, Northumbria, early 8th century

Dancer from the Tomb of the Triclinium, c. 470 BC (wall painting)
XIR407462 Dancer from the Tomb of the Triclinium, c.470 BC (wall painting) by Etruscan, (5th century BC); Tarquinia, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Tomb of the Triclinium Dancer; ); Etruscan

The Coldstream guards seen here being given their order before mounting the guard at Buckingham Palace 1st September 1959

The Nizam of Hyderabad, c1911, (c1920). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
The Nizam of Hyderabad, c1911, (c1920). Portrait of Asaf Jah VII (1886-1967), the last Nizam (ruler) of the princely state of Hyderabad in India

Race Going Couple
A bright orange tunic dress with a narrow hobble skirt, sleeves with volans, a V neck bodice & pannier or polonaise over-skirt & a soft brimless hat with a plume

Evening Dress / Doucet
Doucet sleeveless Empire-line tunic dress: bouillonnee / puffing at the hem, a gathered tunic with beaded fringing; worn with a vibrantly patterned fur-trimmed coat

Garden Party Frock 1913
Garden party dress by Redfern: tubular style tunic dress with batea (boat) neck, hobble skirt & ornamented with lace & tassels. Hat: flat crown, wide brim, large black bow

Evolution / Art Apes Life
An extremely talented aspiring monkey artist sketches a less fortunate fellow monkey who is chained up whilst being sketched

King Henry VI of England married to Margaret of Anjou at Titchfield Abbey, 23 April 1445. The mad king was 24 and the queen 15

Advert for Gorringes womens bathing dresses & capes 1924
Selection of womens exclusive bathing dresses with separate knickers and capes. Date: 1924

The Fortune Teller, c. 1635 (oil on canvas)
3432875 The Fortune Teller, c.1635 (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); 102x123.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

St Dunstan, c1750. Artist: GP Harding
St Dunstan, c1750. Unfinished copy of an original painting in Goldsmiths Hall of St Dunstan standing in front of an image depicting the crucifixion of Christ, angels above and clerics bowing

Tatler cover - Flower fashion, 1963
Front cover of society magazine, The Tatler featuring a model wearing a resort tunic made of poplin marguerites mounted on opaque organza over a pink poplin bikini

Chic Vs False Chic 1914
True chic - elegant young woman wears the latest fashion to good advantage: hobble skirt & long belted fur trimmed jacket, the skirts of which create a tunic & a fur muff. Date: 1914

PHILIP METACOMET (d. 1676). Philip (Metacomet), Wampanoag Native American chief. Copper engraving, 1772, by Paul Revere
PHILIP METACOMET (d.1676). Philip (Metacomet), Wampanoag Native American chief. Copper engraving, 1772, by Paul Revere

Advert for Peter Robinsons clothing for teenage girls 1909
Young ladies fashionable winter clothing available from Peter Robinson s, Oxfrod Street. 1909

Womens fashion in velvet and fur, 1913
On the left a blue velvet gown bordered with fur with a vest of soft muslin and a corsage finished with Oriental embroidery and small buttons by Bourniche

Throwing snowballs
A group of cheeky monks, step outside of their monastery to throw snowballs and unsuspecting passers-by

Fashions December 1880
Dress fitting tightly to below the hips, reverse collar, buttons down the back. Girl: coat body with tails pinned up behind. Blue jacket body: tartan collar & basque

Chaucer / Old England / Col
GEOFFREY CHAUCER English poet

Massage treatment, Aix-les-Bains, France (b / w photo)
3094393 Massage treatment, Aix-les-Bains, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Massage treatment, Aix-les-Bains, France)

Female Trumpeter of the The Band of The Household Cavalry
Pictured is a female Trumpeter of the The Band of The Household Cavalry riding toward HorseGuards Arch. When Her Majesty The Queen is in residence at Buckingham Palace a Trumpeter riding a white

Costumes of 14th century German knights, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912619 Costumes of 14th century German knights, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Ulrich V von Landschaden von Steinach (left) died 1369, from his grave effigy in Neckarsteinach church

Gunther XXI von Schwarzburg, King of Germany, 1304-1349, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912613 Gunther XXI von Schwarzburg, King of Germany, 1304-1349, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Gunther XXI von Schwarzburg, King of Germany, Roemischer Koenig, 1304-1349)

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In the midst of battle, General Ulysses S. Grant dons a tunic that symbolizes his unwavering dedication to his country during The American Civil War. A vintage painting captures the regal essence of Frederick the Great of Prussia, adorned in an intricately designed tunic that reflects his powerful reign. Field Marshal Lord Roberts stands tall and proud in South Africa, clad in a commanding tunic that signifies his role as Commander in Chief of the forces. Amidst a festive atmosphere, a jester carries a wassail bowl while sporting a vibrant tunic that mirrors the joyous occasion. On Social/Cup Day at Ascot, fashion enthusiasts flaunt their stylish tunics as they revel in the excitement surrounding horse racing and social gatherings. A majestic shell fountain becomes even more enchanting when adorned with individuals dressed in elaborate costumes featuring ornate tunics. Ballet dancers gracefully move across the stage, their fluid movements accentuated by their elegant tunics which add an element of beauty to their performance. A bathing belle strolls along the pier wearing a fashionable tunic that exudes confidence and charm against the backdrop of crashing waves and salty air. In Northern Scandinavia, a young girl embraces her cultural heritage by wearing a traditional tunic passed down through generations - showcasing her pride for her ancestry. John Francis, chief of Passamaquoddy I tribe among American Indians proudly wears an intricately decorated tunic representing his leadership within his community. Men dressed as Chevalier 13 parade through streets donning striking tunics embellished with symbols reflecting bravery and chivalry from centuries past. In China's rich history, mandarins wore colorful tunics denoting rank and status - showcasing both authority and cultural significance within Chinese society.