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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

Man with NFS ventriloquists doll
Man with a ventriloquists doll in NFS (National Fire Service) uniform. Date: C.1942

Poster design, Osborne, Maillols, Perpignan, France
Poster design, Osborne, Maillols, Perpignan -- manufacturers of farming equipment. Date: circa 1910

Advert for Gamages officers outfits 1915
Uniforms and protective clothing for winter campaiging. Long sleeved chamois leather waistcoat, Comfortable flanders waistcoat

Suggested Christmas gifts 1915
Advert for suggested Christmas gifts for Britains Blue and Khaki boys. Chamois leather waistcoat, with long sleeves, sleeping caps -favourite cap with men of both forces

Advert for Moss Bros evening wear 1933
Evening wear at Moss Bros you can quickly obtain at moderate cost and with an absolute assurance of quality, perfect fitting tails or dinner suits with all accessories. 1933

Advertisement, Buchanans Scotch Whiskies
Advertisement for Buchanans Scotch Whiskies, featuring a portrait of Samuel Weller, a character in Charles Dickens Pickwick Papers. Date: September 1914

Cartoon, Kaiser Wilhelm discarding uniforms, WW1
Cartoon showing Kaiser Wilhelm II discarding the uniforms and orders he has previously received from Britain, now that the First World War has started

Bonzo persuades a friend to throw a stone by George Studdy
Bonzo persuades a friend to throw a stone. The stone lands on a man lying on the beach, reading a newspaper, which means that Bonzo and the Bonzolines run right across him

Mother Goose illustration -- a smiling miller with his windmill in the background. Date: 1915

Chocolate box design, Prince of Wales (Edward VIII)
Chocolate box design, featuring a smiling Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII). Date: early 20th century

Middle-aged couple standing in front of greenhouse
A middle-aged couple standing in front of a greenhouse

Seven men, two children in a basket, and a dog
Seven men, two children sitting inside a basket, and a little terrier dog, in a field

Workman standing in a yard
A workman in waistcoat and trousers, standing in a yard with a sack on a trolley behind him. Two other men look out from a doorway

Family group of five
A family group of five people, posing for their photo in a garden. Date: circa 1930s

Two men in an outdoor setting, wearing slightly shabby, rumpled suits -- no doubt their working clothes. One wears a buttoned waistcoat, the other wears a knitted one

Young clergyman with young woman
A young clergyman standing arm-in-arm with a young woman

Yoghurt Salesman
A youthful Romanian Yoghurt Seller, with a defiant look in his eye, carrying two pans of his dairy wares (carried on a yolk over his shoulder). Date: 1910s

Romanian Dance troupe
A Romanian Dance troupe in traditional National costume pose for a studio group portrait Date: circa 1910s

Lord Justice Barry, Vanity Fair, Lib
LORD JUSTICE BARRY (1824- ) MP for Dungarvan. Criminal lawyer. Born Limerick, son of an Irish solicitor. Educated at Trinity College. Wearing bow tie, waistcoat and holding walking stick

Three people with tree branch
Three people -- two men and a woman -- posing for their photo with a tree branch

George Payne - 2
GEORGE PAYNE gambler and foxhunter, Master of the Pytchley and patron of the turf with his autograph Date: 1803 - 1878

Boring Ivory Tusks
" From jungle to dressing table." Boring ivory elephant tusks, for making into brush handles, billiard balls and other beautiful objects for ladies dressing tables. Date: February 1933

Summer in the City
A gentleman in a waistcoat wipes his forehead during a London heatwave. The two women either side of him, wearing coats and hats, do not seem to feel the heat! Date: early 1930s

Charlemagne De Maupas
CHARLEMAGNE EMILE de MAUPAS French statesman, ministre de la police, hand in waistcoat in Napoleonic fashion... Date: 1818 - 1888

Virgo Argentinensis Unmarried woman Strasbourg
Artokoloro

Standing man right hand tucked waistcoat shown
Artokoloro

Picture No. 11807331
DOG. Pugs wearing smart waistcoat harnes Date:

Farmers Harvest Indian Corn
American farmers bundle stalks of Indian corn during autumn harvest in a cornfield, 1863. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Farmer Husks Corn On Cornfield
An American farmer sits on an overturned basket in a cornfield and husks corn during harvest season, 1850s. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Farmer Loads Corn Into Corn Husking Machine
An American farmer loads corn into a corn husking machine, early to mid 1880s. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Illustration of pirate holding paper, with beard wearing headscarf, shirt, waistcoat, leggings and leather shoes

Hunter hidden behind a few bushes in the moment to shoot with his shotgun on a bird

Portrait of a Gentleman, or Portrait of Jean de Julienne (oil on canvas)
XIR91634 Portrait of a Gentleman, or Portrait of Jean de Julienne (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 130x97 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Landscape (oil on panel)
XIL896300 Landscape (oil on panel) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 36x46 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; (add.info.: Paysage Note: work signed bottom right G)

Giovanni Carestini (c. 1704-c. 1760), 1735 (mezzotint)
XJF875843 Giovanni Carestini (c.1704-c.1760), 1735 (mezzotint) by Knapton, George (1698-1778) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian castrato of the 18th century)

Portrait of Hilaire Degas (1770-1858), grandfather of the artist, 1857 (oil on canvas)
XIR83636 Portrait of Hilaire Degas (1770-1858), grandfather of the artist, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 53x41 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Woman with the Pearl, c. 1842 (oil on canvas)
XIR82827 The Woman with the Pearl, c.1842 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 70x55 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Femme a la Perle; ); French, out of copyright

John Cam Hobhouse, print made by Charles Turner, 1834 (mezzotint)
XJF476240 John Cam Hobhouse, print made by Charles Turner, 1834 (mezzotint) by Lonsdale, James (1777-1839) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Cam Hobhouse)

Laundry drying outside window
Hanging laundry, old Havana

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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.