Sailor Suit Collection

Public Statue of a Sailor Kissing a Nurse
Public Statue of a sailor kissing a nurse, Sarasota, Florida, black and white

Petty Officers and Seamen of the Royal Navy, 1891
Vintage colour engraving of Petty Officers and Seamen of the British Royal Navy, dressed in various styles of military uniform. The Graphic, 1891

The Ex-Empress and her family at the Villa Lequeitio, Spain are LtoR standing - Archduke Karl-Ludwig, Archduchess Adelaide, Archdukes Otto

Dancing Sailors, Brittany by Christopher Woods, 1930, (1936). Creator: Christopher Wood
Dancing Sailors, Brittany, 1930, (1936). Village square with men and girls in Breton costume dancing by English painter John Christopher Wood (1901-1930)

Sea Horses
BAL9295 Sea Horses by Morgan, Frederick (1856-1927); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

An Omnibus Ride to Piccadilly Circus, Mr Gladstone Travelling with Ordinary Passengers
CH44612 An Omnibus Ride to Piccadilly Circus, Mr Gladstone Travelling with Ordinary Passengers, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Morgan

Sousa, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Sousa, 1918. Shows composer and conductor John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) conducting a band in a street, probably in New York City.

YMCA hut, New York, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
YMCA hut, New York, 1918. Sailors playing checkers at the Y.M.C.A. Bryant Park Eagle Hut, New York City which was opened to serve military personnel during World War I.

French women on RECRUIT, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
French women on RECRUIT, 1917 or 1918. A military band playing next to the USS Recruit, a wooden mockup of a battleship built in Union Square

At Hostess House, Y.W.C.A., between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
At Hostess House, Y.W.C.A., between c1915 and 1918. Women and military personnel at a "hostess house" probably in a military camp during World War I

Hostess House YWCA, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Hostess House YWCA, between c1915 and 1918. Women and military personnel at a "hostess house" probably in a military camp during World War I

Tatar family of an employee of the office of Irkutsk merchants Shafigulins G.M. Muratov..., 1915. Creator: N. Z
Tatar family of an employee of the office of Irkutsk merchants Shafigulins G.M. Muratov - wife Faizoy and children Anvar Bek, Hamid and Galchira, 1915

Naval recruits police, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Naval recruits police, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. French naval recruits with a police officer, Paris, France, at the beginning of World War I.

Boat crew, Russian navy, 1893. Creator: Unknown
Boat crew, Russian navy, 1893

Sunday morning inspection, Russian navy, 1893. Creator: Unknown
Sunday morning inspection, Russian navy, 1893

U.S.S. Richmond, church services, between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Richmond, church services, between 1890 and 1901

U.S.S. San Francisco, a group of sailors, between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. San Francisco, a group of sailors, between 1890 and 1901

U.S.S. New York, single stick exercise, (1899?). Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. New York, single stick exercise, (1899?)

U.S.S. Massachusetts buglers and drummer, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts buglers and drummer, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Iowa, pig taken from Spanish cruiser [Cristobal] Colon, ca 1898. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Iowa, pig taken from Spanish cruiser [Cristobal] Colon, ca 1898

Military Athletic Sports at Lillie-Bridge, West Brompton, 1876. Creator: C.R
Military Athletic Sports at Lillie-Bridge, West Brompton, [London], 1876. The most interesting performances were those of horsemen wielding the lance or the sword, tilting at rings or at tent-pegs

Sailor, 1855-1857. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Sailor, 1855-1857. A lone sailor is depicted against a rocky outcrop, looking a little awkward off shipboard in his distinctive clothes

Coup d'etat in Portugal; Mr. Sidonio Pais, head of the new government... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Coup d'etat in Portugal; Mr. Sidonio Pais, head of the new government, and Captain Machado Santos review, at Campolide, the sailors who fought for the old government, 1917

Visit of the Boys of the Clyde training-ship Cumberland to H.M.S. Aurora, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Boys of the Clyde training-ship Cumberland to H.M.S. Aurora, 1876. Engraving from a sketch by Captain Grier. The little fellows seemed delighted at witnessing the manoeuvres of

U.S.S. Oregon, engineer force, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Oregon, engineer force, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. New York, ship's tailor, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. New York, ship's tailor, between 1893 and 1901

U.S.S. New York, carpenter's gang, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. New York, carpenter's gang, between 1893 and 1901

U.S.S. New York, group of sailors, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. New York, group of sailors, between 1893 and 1901

U.S.S. Indiana, group of seamen, between 1895 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Indiana, group of seamen, between 1895 and 1901

U.S.S. Indiana, group of seamen, between 1895 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Indiana, group of seamen, between 1895 and 1901

U.S.S. New York, crew of forward 8 inch guns, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. New York, crew of forward 8 inch guns, between 1893 and 1901

U.S.S. New York, ship's company, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. New York, ship's company, between 1893 and 1901

U.S.S. New York, Admiral Sampson's son and Pitch the mascot, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. New York, Admiral Sampson's son and Pitch the mascot, between 1893 and 1901

U.S.S. New York, breech of 8 inch gun and crew, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. New York, breech of 8 inch gun and crew, between 1893 and 1901

U.S.S. New York, 8 inch gun and crew, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. New York, 8 inch gun and crew, between 1893 and 1901

U.S.S. New York, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. New York, between 1893 and 1901

U.S.S. Newark, berth deck, between 1891 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Newark, berth deck, between 1891 and 1901

U.S.S. Newark, berth deck, between 1891 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Newark, berth deck, between 1891 and 1901

U.S.S. Newark, forecastle, between 1891 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Newark, forecastle, between 1891 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts, beer line, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Massachusetts, beer line, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts, group of seamen, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Massachusetts, group of seamen, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Maine, army and navy union, 1896. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Maine, army and navy union, 1896

U.S.S. Maine, ship's company, 1896. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Maine, ship's company, 1896

U.S.S. Kearsarge, Sunday morning services, between 1890 and 1894. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Kearsarge, Sunday morning services, between 1890 and 1894

Nelson Day: Scene in Trafalgar Square, London, 1895, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Nelson Day: Scene in Trafalgar Square, London, 1895, (c1900)....the Nelson column was decked with wreaths, in commemoration of the ninetieth anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar [1805]'

U.S.S. New York, a gun crew, anniversary of Santiago, 1899, 1899. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. New York, a gun crew, anniversary of Santiago, 1899, 1899

U.S.S. Maine sailors amusements, between 1895 and 1898. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Maine sailors amusements, between 1895 and 1898. Photo shows the original Maine battleship, which had two smokestacks. Commissioned 1895 and sunk 1898. (Source: C. Seavey, 2022)

U.S.S. Kentucky, inspection on quarter deck, 1900 or 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Kentucky, inspection on quarter deck, 1900 or 1901

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"Sailor Suit: A Timeless Symbol of Adventure and Romance" From the iconic Public Statue of a Sailor Kissing a Nurse to the lively Dancing Sailors in Brittany by Christopher Woods, sailor suits have always held a special place in our hearts. Created by Christopher Wood in 1930, these outfits exude an air of nostalgia and charm that transports us back to simpler times. In Villa Lequeitio, Spain, we catch a glimpse of The Ex-Empress and her family proudly donning their sailor suits. Standing together with smiles on their faces, they epitomize the spirit of unity and strength that this attire represents. Sea Horses gracefully gallop through the waves as if wearing miniature sailor suits themselves. These majestic creatures remind us of the deep connection between sailors and the sea – both embodying freedom, adventure, and resilience. An Omnibus Ride to Piccadilly Circus takes us on a journey alongside Mr Gladstone himself. Travelling among ordinary passengers while dressed in his distinguished sailor suit, he showcases how this attire transcends social boundaries and unites people from all walks of life. The Russian Imperial family captured in c1894 radiates elegance as they sport their matching sailor suits. This portrait immortalizes their love for maritime traditions while highlighting their regal stature amidst turbulent times. May Yohe captivates audiences as she transforms into Dick Whittington wearing her enchanting sailor suit. As an actress and singer known for her versatility, she embodies the adventurous spirit associated with sailors who explore new horizons fearlessly. A Victorian mother joyfully watches over her children playing at the beach while dressed in matching sailor suits. This heartwarming scene reminds us that these outfits not only symbolize exploration but also evoke feelings of warmth, love, and cherished memories spent by the seaside. "More Haste Less Speed, " painted in 1899 depicts three sailors caught up in comical mishaps.