Waistcoat Collection (page 38)

Refuse collector at work on a Balham street, SW London. He is wearing a mortar board which someone has thrown away. Date: circa 1960s

Elegant man in full wig, grey striped coat over black waistcoat and breeches, with cane and hat.. Handcolored lithograph of an illustration by Francois-Claudius Compte-Calix from Paris Fashions under

Costumes from the reign of George II, 1751, from views of Vauxhall Gardens.. Handcolored engraving from Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period drawn by Charles Martin

French man wearing the fashion of August 1791.. French man wearing the fashion of August 1791. He wears a tall hat with cockade, large wig, cravat

French man wearing the fashion of July 1790.. French man wearing the fashion of July 1790. He wears a full wig, a redingote (frock coat) over a gilet (waistcoat) and breeches with garters

French man wearing the fashion of June 1790.. French man wearing the fashion of June 1790. He wears a large wig, redingote (frock coat), cravat and gilet (waistcoat), breeches, boots

French man wearing the fashion of December 1792.. French man wearing the fashion of December 1792. He wears a short wig, redingote (riding coat) with tails, cravat and em broidered gilet (waistcoat)

French man wearing the fashion of February 1790.. French man wearing the fashion of February 1790. He carries a stick and top hat, and wears a wig, a long striped redingote over a cravat

French man wearing the fashion of December 1791.. French man wearing the fashion of December 1791. He wears a large wig, long coat, cravat and gilet (waistcoat), breeches and garters

Costume of Lagorille, wig artist, one of the first Incroyables.. Costume of Lagorille, wig artist, one of the first Directoire dandies or Incroyables

English man in the fashion of May 1802.. English man in the fashion of May 1802. He wears suede breeches and gaiters, top hat, frock coat and waistcoat, and carries an umbrella cane

Algerian costumes, 1800s.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Costume of Saint-Amour, cabinet member and Incroyable.. Costume of Saint-Amour, cabinet member and Incroyable under the Directoire

Red water spider or scarlet hydrachna, Hydrachna coccinea
Costume of a bourgeois man.. Costume of a bourgeois man. He carries an English hat, an old felt Tudor with its plumes removed

Costume of a Commis Marchand, Incroyable.. Costume of a Commis Marchand (assistant merchant), Incroyable. Bicorn with cockade, redingote (frock coat) with wide lapels, short gilet (waistcoat)

Studio portrait, family of four with terrier dog. circa 1910s

Studio portrait, three people with boxer dog. Date: circa 1920s

Man with a collie dog in a street
Man in his shirtsleeves with a collie dog in a street. Date: circa 1910s

Family of seven with a dog in a garden
Family of seven with a terrier dog in a garden. Date: circa 1910s

Studio portrait, boy with a dog, photo by Goodman, Manchester. Date: circa 1910s

Two men, a little girl and a dog in a garden. Date: circa 1910s

Family of three with a dog and a cat. Date: circa 1910s

Studio portrait, three people with two dogs
Studio portrait, three people with two terrier dogs. One of the men is in uniform. Date: 1910s

Man and woman with a terrier dog in a garden. Date: circa 1930s

Man and woman with two Jack Russell terriers
A man and a woman with two Jack Russell terriers. Date: circa 1910s

Man with terrier dog outside a building. Date: circa 1920s

Couple and dog in a garden -- the dog is sitting up and begging. Date: circa 1910s

Man with three dogs in a garden
Man with three Collie dogs in a garden. Date: circa 1910s

Three men with dalmatian and pony
Three men with a dalmatian dog and a pony in a field. Date: circa 1920s

Family group studio portrait with small dog
Family group studio portrait with a small dog on a pedestal. Date: circa 1920s

Couple on a bench with a dog
Couple sitting on a bench with a bulldog. circa 1910s

Group photo of men with a dog
Group photo of eleven men with a dog. Date: circa 1909

Family group of ten with small dog
Family group of ten with a small terrier dog. Date: circa 1900s

Family of four and a dog in a garden. Date: circa 1905

Four people and three dogs in a garden. Date: circa 1920s

Four people, a cat and a dog in a garden. Date: circa 1910s

A Yorkshire farmer
A farmer from Huddersfield digging in his field. Date: 1907

Studio portrait, couple with puppy
Studio portrait, middle aged couple with a puppy, photo by Jerome dated April 1929. Date: 1929

Edwardian couple with two pug dogs in a garden. circa 1900s

Boy with a Jack Russell terrier in a garden. Date: circa 1910s

Man with a dog in a garden
Man with a little white dog in a garden. Date: circa 1920s

Two men with five dogs in a garden. Date: circa 1920s

A smartly attired boy
A boy in waistcoat, jacket, tie and shorts poses for the camera. Date: c. 1910

Man with pet dog in studio photo
Man with his pet dog in a studio photo, sent as a Christmas greetings card on 24 December 1923. Date: 1923

Suffragette Ceramic Teapot
A Ceramic teapot made in the Foley Intarsio ware, of a suffrage supporter or advocate of Womens Rights. The lid or cover has the face of a stereotypical, be-spectacled spinster

Knitted sleeveless waistcoat, circa 1941
A lady models a knitted sleeveless waistcoat, circa 1941. She holds what looks like a budding chesnut branch in her hands-perhaps shes doing a spot of gardening. Date: c. 1941

Citizen militia of Petersthal, Bavaria, Germany. Date: circa 1910

LFB firefighter in a hurry, with coat and helmet
LFB firefighter in a hurry, running with his coat on one hand and his helmet in the other

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"The Waistcoat: A Timeless Fashion Statement Across Eras and Cultures" From the iconic painting "The Ringers of Launcells Tower" by Frederick Smallfield to the modern masterpiece captured by artist Alan John Ainsworth in Pat Martino's portrait, the waistcoat has remained a symbol of sophistication and style. Even pop star Boy George of Culture Club embraced this fashion trend as he posed confidently in his waistcoat after the group achieved great success, securing their spot among music legends. The Victorian gardener with his watering can in Chelmsford also donned a waistcoat while tending to nature's beauty, showcasing its versatility beyond formal occasions. Sports teams like Millwall Athletic football team proudly wore their waistcoats during group photos, exemplifying unity and camaraderie both on and off the field. Meanwhile, Sigmund Freud's sepia photograph revealed even intellectuals appreciated this fashionable garment. Music transcends time and genres, as seen when Bruce Springsteen electrified audiences at Villa Park with The E Street Band while sporting a stylish waistcoat. Similarly, James Braid showcased his sartorial elegance on golf courses around Scotland during the early 1900s. In Cornish wrestling history, James Polkinghorne stood tall wearing a traditional waistcoat that represented strength and heritage. And who could forget Perranporth beach in Cornwall during 1921? Even amidst sand dunes and crashing waves, individuals strolled along the shore adorned with their beloved waistcoats. Carnaby Street became synonymous with fashion rebellion in the swinging 1960s era - where vibrant colors met bold patterns - making it no surprise that many fashion-forward individuals sported trendy waistcoats along this iconic street. Lastly, an amusing French postcard depicted a frog dressed impeccably in human clothing - including a charming little waistcoat - reminding us that even whimsy can find its place within our wardrobes.