Tunics Collection

Firefighters on a tea break after fire St Katherines Dock
London firefighters (with cork helmets) and Auxiliary Fire Service firefighters (with tin hats and AFS badges on their tunics)

Nubians in Ancient Egypt
Nubians from the south bring tribute to the Egyptian Pharaoh; they wear a variety of clothing - skirts short or long, tunics, animal skins, and plumed headgear

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

Coldstream Guards. Bank of England picket (colour litho)
2775566 Coldstream Guards. Bank of England picket (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669661 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Celtic warriors dressed for battle, with a shaman, c. 1800-18 (coloured engraving)
468771 Ancient Celtic warriors dressed for battle, with a shaman, c.1800-18 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian

Heirlooms
A still life painting of some heirlooms, in the form of figurines wearing tunics of various colours, behind them is a series of illustrated cards. Date: circa 1918

A towelling tunic for the beach, complete with a pattern to make it oneself. Date: 1954

Jacob receiving the tunic of Joseph, 1630 (oil on canvas)
7413326 Jacob receiving the tunic of Joseph, 1630 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 223x250 cm; Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid

John I, Duke of Brabant (oil on panel)
471416 John I, Duke of Brabant (oil on panel) by Leys, Jan August Hendrik, Baron (1815-69); 107.1x35.8 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: John I of Brabant)

Ancient Celtic warriors on a foray encounter a couple out hunting, c. 1800-18 (coloured engraving)
468772 Ancient Celtic warriors on a foray encounter a couple out hunting, c.1800-18 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The topknot hairstyle)

Roman household gods or Lares in a Lararium shrine, showing two young men, genii of Augustus
6340007 Roman household gods or Lares in a Lararium shrine, showing two young men, genii of Augustus, in tunics and coturn sandals with drinking horns

The Ashanti Expedition, Vaccination Parade on Board the Steamer "Bathurst"before leaving Liverpool (litho)
1056792 The Ashanti Expedition, Vaccination Parade on Board the Steamer " Bathurst" before leaving Liverpool (litho) by Staniland, Charles J

Ancient Celtic warriors dressed for battle, c. 1800-18 (coloured engraving)
468770 Ancient Celtic warriors dressed for battle, c.1800-18 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Ancient Gauls, c. 1800-18 (coloured engraving)
468769 Ancient Gauls, c.1800-18 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Topknots were worn by many eastern Celts as a sign of high status)

Ancient Roman housing, barns and towers from Trajan s
Ancient Roman housing, barns and towers from Trajans Column. Granai e torri degli Alloggiamenti. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Daedalus and Icarus, from The Childrens Hour: Stories from the Classics
IL262823 Daedalus and Icarus, from The Childrens Hour: Stories from the Classics, published by Waverley Book Company (colour litho) by Brock

The Two Sons of Charles V, 16th century (oil on canvas)
704458 The Two Sons of Charles V, 16th century (oil on canvas) by Titi, Tiberio di (1573-1627); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Charles V (1500-1558)

The changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, London circa 1990s

Choirboys and musicians on a Christmas card -- Nowell we sing, gladness to bring. Date: circa 1880s

Drummer and bandsman of the Gordon Highlanders (colour litho)
2775567 Drummer and bandsman of the Gordon Highlanders (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ornamental square from a tunic (undyed linen & dyed wool)
490924 Ornamental square from a tunic (undyed linen & dyed wool) by Egyptian, Byzantine Period, (5th century); 20.5x20 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Massage Treatment, Vichy, France (b / w photo)
3094391 Massage Treatment, Vichy, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Massage Treatment, Vichy, France)

Trade card with an image of The Poster (chromolitho)
963850 Trade card with an image of The Poster (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card with an image of The Poster (l affiche)

Belgian soldiers with straw round their hats to disguise their appearance from the enemy. Circa August 1914

Anglo-Saxon women wear tunics over which are worn super- tunics or rocs & mantles. Head-rails or veils which are draped over the head, neck & shoulders cover their hair. Date: 8th century

Anglo-Saxon women wearing long tunics & super-tunics or rocs. The end of the sash style girdle is visible on the right. Head rails or veils completely cover the hair. Date: 8th century

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Men in hooded cloaks, tunics and stockings of thee time of William II.. Handcolored engraving from Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period drawn by Charles Martin

Military painting of the 104th US Infantry on a wall, Massachusetts State House
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Military painting of the 104th US Infantry on a wall, Massachusetts State House, Beacon Street

Umbrella tourists Windsor
Tourists under an umbrella watch guardsmen drummers on parade in the rain at Windsor Castle Date: 1989

Holy Roman Emperor with costume items
Holy Roman Emperor (possibly based on Ferdinand I or Maximilian II) in full regalia at the centre, surrounded by costume items -- four crowns, a pair of gloves, a pair of sandals

Costumes of the Tarascan people of Michoacan, Mexico, . Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

German Costume of 1400
Ornately patterned, short, sleeveless super-tunics worn over doublets & chain-mail. Footwear: buskins or soled hose. Headdress: hoods or caps. NB: pouch & cloak with brooch. Date: 1400

Geoffrey V, Plantagenet, Count of Anjou, 1113-1151.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Anglo-Norman Dress C11Th
Costume of the Norman period. Garments include: leg bandages, hooded mantles, phrygian caps, tunics, kirtles with pendant sleeves, veils, wimples, super-tunics

Edwardian girls and teenager 1906
Edwardian girls wearing tunics and a teenage girl wearing more adult clothing. 1906

Forecast of fashion for spring 1914
Fashion based on M. Gavaults comedy, Le Mannequin, in Paris, showing actresses Mlle. Ducouret and Mlle. Magde Lanzy are shown in the posed photographs wearing dresses from the play

Newest tailor-mades 1914
Fashionable womens tailored clothing in 1914. 1914

Two Chinese children in traditional attire with their Father
Two Chinese children in traditional attire walking through town with their Father. Date: circa 1910s

King, Soldier, Labourers
King or Chieftain: mantle, tunic, leg bandages, short boots. Labourers: phrygian caps, short tunics & girdles, braies, short hose & shoes tied on with a leather lace. Date: 8th century

C11th Dress / Pope & King
A Pope & a King wearing embroidered super-tunics & mantles. The king wears a crown, the pope a tall conical hat. The servants tunic & cloak are dagged. Date: 11th century

Cartoon, The Fashionable Shape, WW1
Cartoon, The Fashionable Shape, a comment on the changing fashionable style from the narrow long skirts with tunics and drooping feathers to short, bell-shaped skirts, vertical hats and high boots

Officers of State C14Th
Officers of State in super- tunics including a garnache with cape-like sleeves, garde- corp & a sleeveless version with placket or fitchet. N.B Hoods with liripipes. Date: 14th century

Uniforms of Italian soldiers, 14th century.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries

Alix of Thouars, Duchess of Brittany, 1203-1221.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Peter Abelard, French philosopher and logician, 12th century.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez

Bertha, daughter of King Lothair II and his concubine Waldrada.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez

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Tunics have been a timeless garment, worn by various cultures and individuals throughout history. From firefighters taking a well-deserved tea break after battling flames at St Katherines Dock to Nubians in Ancient Egypt showcasing their rich cultural heritage, they have always played a significant role in fashion and functionality. Even Saxon ladies like the Strutt family knew the allure of these versatile garments, as they adorned themselves with elegant tunics that exuded grace and sophistication. Meanwhile, Coldstream Guards stood proudly outside the Bank of England picket, donning their iconic tunics that symbolized honor and duty. In Aix-les-Bains, France, people indulged in relaxation through massage treatments while wearing comfortable towelling tunics. The black-and-white photo captured this moment perfectly, highlighting the simplicity yet luxury of such attire. It also hold sentimental value as heirlooms passed down through generations. These cherished pieces carry stories within their threads and connect families across time. During summer days at the beach in 1954, people embraced both style and practicality with towelling tunics complete with patterns for DIY enthusiasts to create their own unique designs. This epitomized creativity merging with comfort under the sun's warm embrace. Art has immortalized tunics too; Jacob receiving Joseph's tunic depicted on canvas showcased biblical narratives intertwined with intricate fabric details. Similarly, Holy Roman Emperors flaunted elaborate costumes featuring majestic tunics that reflected power and grandeur. From Geoffrey V Plantagenet's regal appearance to German costumes from 1400 or even traditional Tarascan outfits from Michoacan in Mexico - all celebrated culture through vibrant colors adorning these remarkable garments called "tunics. " Whether serving functional purposes or making bold fashion statements throughout history or being an integral part of ancient traditions worldwide - one thing remains certain: Tunics continue to captivate our imagination while weaving together diverse stories of humanity.