Vest Collection (page 3)

Waistcoat with dark green and white horizontal stripes, c. 1800-50 (silk & wool)
HMP409869 Waistcoat with dark green and white horizontal stripes, c.1800-50 (silk & wool) by European School, (19th century); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Waistcoat in cream, beige and orange with woven velvet and brocade, c. 1850 (silk)
HMP409863 Waistcoat in cream, beige and orange with woven velvet and brocade, c.1850 (silk) by English School, (19th century); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Comic postcard, A blow on the Hindenburg Line, WW1 - a satirical comment on the German defensive position on the Western Front, showing a German soldier with a line of washing. Date: circa 1916-1917

Comic postcard, Plump man drinking in pub Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Middle aged couple in bedroom Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man chats with lifeguard on the beach Date: 20th century

Woman in striped linen dress and vest in soft ribbed silk or faille, hat with cockade. She writes love with her cane in the sand. Robe de linon raye avec petite veste de faille souple

Bride in embroidered sheath wedding dress with lace
Bride in embroidered sheath wedding dress with long lace veil with tassels. Une mariee. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Armand Vallee from Tommaso Antonginis Journal

Woman in outfit for tennis, 1913
Woman in outfit for tennis. Scarlet jacket, white skirt, green cloche hat. Costume de tennis. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in marine blue chiffon skirt and turquoise vest, 1913
Woman in skirt of marine blue chiffon, vest of turquoise crepe de chine, seated on a chaise longue. Jupe de mousseline de soie marine

Porcelain designs for tableware, 1913
Porcelain designs for tableware from Saxe, Mennecy, Nymphenbourg and Wedgwood, 1913. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes

Woman in long coat of chincilla fur with lampstand
Woman in long coat of chincilla fur, wide brimmed hat with feathers, fixing a lampstand. Grand manteau de chinchilla. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in yellow chiffon night gown and hat getting into bed
Woman in yellow chiffon night gown and hat, bed with striped curtains, white doves in foreground. Costume et coiffure de nuit en mousseline jaune

Woman in evening gown of ash blue satin with Irish lace. Manteau du soir en satin bleu cendre avec garnitures d Irlande. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in vest of Scottish silk vest, crepe cotton skirt
Woman sitting in armchair wearing a vest of Scottish silk vest, crepe cotton skirt, with a cat playing with her parasol. Veste de soie ecossaise, jupe de crepon de coton souris

Lux Soap
Lux won t shrink woollens. Why don t they use Lux? Depicts child crying because his vest has become too tight. Date: circa 1907

Knitting for the long winter evenings, 1943. Patterns for vest and pants, and a pastel sweater. Date: 1943

Proud Father sitting in bed with his young baby
Proud Father wearing a string vest sitting in bed with his young baby. Date: 1953

Woman in lilac muslin silk dress with black velvet vest looking at herself in a mirror
5892974 Woman in lilac muslin silk dress with black velvet vest looking at herself in a mirror. Deshabille de mousseline de soie glycine drape et borde de fourrure

The Model; La Modele, 1928 (oil and pencil on canvas)
825444 The Model; La Modele, 1928 (oil and pencil on canvas) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 81.3x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Model; La Modele. Jules Pascin (1885-1930)

Seated Couple; Sitzendes Paar, c. 1920 (distemper; leimfarbe on burlap)
825303 Seated Couple; Sitzendes Paar, c.1920 (distemper; leimfarbe on burlap) by Veit, Philipp (1793-1877); 100x83 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seated Couple; Sitzendes Paar)

Afternoon Sun, Valencia Beach, 1910 (oil on canvas)
987351 Afternoon Sun, Valencia Beach, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 69.9x95.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Afternoon Sun, Valencia Beach; Sol de la Tarde)

Tommy Green with 24 trophies, 1932 Olympics
Tommy Green (1894-1975), British racewalker and 50, 000 metres gold medallist in the 1932 Summer Olympics (held in Los Angeles, USA), photographed with 24 trophies. Date: circa 1932

Cuff links, waistcoat buttons, shirt studs in mother of pearl, jade, carbuncle, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Javanese man of the upper classes, a mantri, wearing a silk sabook girdle and wide djarit sarong and sikapan vest. He carries a kris in his girdle

Javanese man in war dress, Indonesia. He wears tchilana drawers, katoh coat, amben girdle, sanglang and kotang vests and sikapan jacket. Three kris swords in his girdle

French page boy, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Advert for Aertex mens underwear 1911
Aertex Cellular clothing for men, for all seasons. Date: 1911

Woman and boy in a kitchen, possibly as part of a safety in the home campaign. Date: circa 1960s

Advert for Aertex men and womens underwear 1933
Aertex underwear, little cells in the fabric that allow the body to breathe. Date: 1933

Danish boy holding a football (ceramic)
NFM315350 Danish boy holding a football (ceramic) by Danish School; National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; Danish, out of copyright

Woman in vest of Scottish silk vest, crepe cotton skirt
5893116 Woman in vest of Scottish silk vest, crepe cotton skirt. by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); (add.info.: Woman sitting in armchair wearing a vest of Scottish silk vest)

Soldier (oil on panel)
405215 Soldier (oil on panel) by Russian School (19th century); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Waistcoat in woven silk with fine gold, cream and orange stripes, c. 1780-90 (silk)
HMP409868 Waistcoat in woven silk with fine gold, cream and orange stripes, c.1780-90 (silk) by European School, (18th century); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

High-collared waistcoat with woven vertical stripes in fading colours of purple
HMP409864 High-collared waistcoat with woven vertical stripes in fading colours of purple, bronze and yellow, c.1840 (silk) by English School, (19th century); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston

Waistcoat decorated with white on white embroidery, c. 1750-70 (linen)
HMP409865 Waistcoat decorated with white on white embroidery, c.1750-70 (linen) by English School, (18th century); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

The Artists Son; Le Fils de l Artiste, (watercolour and pencil on paper)
655956 The Artists Son; Le Fils de l Artiste, (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 17.8x20.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artists Son; Le Fils de l Artiste)

Haymaker or Stone Breaker; Faneur (Casseur de pierres), c. 1883 (crayon on paper)
1767883 Haymaker or Stone Breaker; Faneur (Casseur de pierres), c.1883 (crayon on paper) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 30.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Enchanted Boy; Bezauberter knabe, 1909 (oil on canvas)
1195506 Enchanted Boy; Bezauberter knabe, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 50x31 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

The Laundress; La Blanchisseuse, (oil on canvas)
824478 The Laundress; La Blanchisseuse, (oil on canvas) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 130x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Laundress; La Blanchisseuse. Maximilien Luce (1858-1941)

Waistcoat decorated with gold metal thread, blue chenille and sequins, c. 1750-70 (silk)
HMP409866 Waistcoat decorated with gold metal thread, blue chenille and sequins, c.1750-70 (silk) by European School, (18th century); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Body Guard (Brigandine), c. 1500-1525 (linen, gold velvet, steel, brass)
491072 Body Guard (Brigandine), c.1500-1525 (linen, gold velvet, steel, brass) by Italian School, (16th century); h:56.50 w:47.60 Wt: 2.5 kg cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Gentlemans Waistcoat, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730665 Gentlemans Waistcoat, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentlemans Waiscoat)

Fashionable gentleman or Incroyable with cudgel, Paris, 1799 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986510 Fashionable gentleman or Incroyable with cudgel, Paris, 1799 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School

Powerhouse Mechanic, c. 1924; (gelatin silver print)
991576 Powerhouse Mechanic, c.1924; (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); 34.3x24.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Powerhouse Mechanic. Lewis Hine (1874-1940)

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"Unveiling the Versatile Vest: From Arthur Ashe to Freddie Mercury, a Closer Look at Iconic Figures Sporting this Timeless Piece" In the world of fashion, few garments have stood the test of time quite like the vest. Whether it's on the tennis court or in a rock concert, this versatile piece has adorned some of history's most influential figures. Take Arthur Ashe, for example. The American tennis player who triumphed over Jimmy Connors in the Wimbledon men's singles final in 1975 showcased his athletic prowess while donning a sleek vest. As he gracefully moved across the grass courts, Ashe proved that style and performance can go hand in hand. Speaking of style icons, no discussion would be complete without mentioning Freddie Mercury – lead singer of British rock group Queen. Known for his flamboyant stage presence and captivating voice, Mercury often sported an eccentric vest as part of his iconic ensemble. With each electrifying performance, he demonstrated how a simple garment could elevate one's presence to legendary status. But vests aren't limited to sports and music; they have also made their mark in other realms. Take Ted Williams, an American baseball player turned pilot during World War II. Captured inside the cockpit of a Grumman F9F-6 Panther fighter plane, Williams exuded confidence and determination while wearing his trusty vest – symbolizing both bravery on the field and courage in combat. Meanwhile, Ted "Kid" Lewis displayed another side to vests as he stepped into boxing rings with unparalleled tenacity. This Scottish boxer from 1938 knew that every punch thrown was enhanced by his tailored vest – serving as armor against opponents' blows while showcasing his unwavering dedication to victory. Beyond athletics lies artistry; Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec embodied this notion perfectly when posing for a photographic double portrait as both model and painter himself.