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Boater Collection

"Boater: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Adventure" In the early 20th century

Background imageBoater Collection: Queen Alexandra & Dogs

Queen Alexandra & Dogs
ALEXANDRA QUEEN TO EDWARD VII Shown here in a garden, possibly at Sandringham with her two Japanese Chin dogs, Haru and Togo

Background imageBoater Collection: Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, Lake Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, Lake Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

Background imageBoater Collection: Warwickshire Cricket Club - 1888

Warwickshire Cricket Club - 1888
Sketches at the County Ground, Edgbaston, Birmingham - the home of Warwickshire CC. The main pavilion is shown in the centre

Background imageBoater Collection: Fernando Boteros sculpture Man on a Horse, Shrine of The Book, Jerusalem

Fernando Boteros sculpture Man on a Horse, Shrine of The Book, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Background imageBoater Collection: Hat Wireless 1930S

Hat Wireless 1930S
A man tunes into his hat radio!

Background imageBoater Collection: Ball at the Moulin de la Galette, 1876 (oil on canvas)

Ball at the Moulin de la Galette, 1876 (oil on canvas)
XIR36481 Ball at the Moulin de la Galette, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 131x175 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageBoater Collection: A man on his boat looks admiringly at model Carol Dwyer

A man on his boat looks admiringly at model Carol Dwyer, wearing a revealing swimsuit May 1976

Background imageBoater Collection: The crew of a Yarmouth Herring boat pull in their catch on a storm tossed North Sea

The crew of a Yarmouth Herring boat pull in their catch on a storm tossed North Sea. Circa 1935

Background imageBoater Collection: Busy Summer Morning on The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells

Busy Summer Morning on The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Date: 1914

Background imageBoater Collection: Saucy and silly seaside postcard with cheeky caption

Saucy and silly seaside postcard with cheeky caption
A Young man heads out to sea in a small rowing boat named the Saucy Sue - she instructs him: " Mind you don t goo too far, Darling!

Background imageBoater Collection: Lord Brooke, later 6th Earl of Warwick

Lord Brooke, later 6th Earl of Warwick
Lord Brooke (Leopold Guy Francis Maynard Greville, 1882-1928) who married Miss Elfrida Marjorie Eden on 29 April 1909 at St Margarets Church, Westminster

Background imageBoater Collection: Geisha girls at the seaside, Japan

Geisha girls at the seaside, Japan
Two Geisha girls in elegant Western-style striped bathing costumes recline on a studio beach set

Background imageBoater Collection: Harrow School, North London

Harrow School, North London - The Old School Building at the top of the Obadiah Slope. Date: 1939

Background imageBoater Collection: Bargate Below Bar, Southampton, Hampshire

Bargate Below Bar, Southampton, Hampshire. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageBoater Collection: Bill at Harrow School

Bill at Harrow School
Bill or call-over is a compulsory roll call, held in each House at Harrow School three times a day. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageBoater Collection: Gentleman Gardener seated proudly in small home greenhouse

Gentleman Gardener seated proudly in small home greenhouse
A smart Gentleman Gardener seated proudly in his small home greenhouse. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageBoater Collection: Henley Regatta 1903

Henley Regatta 1903
By the river during the Henley Regatta. Date: 1903

Background imageBoater Collection: Middlesex Cricket Team, 1898

Middlesex Cricket Team, 1898. 1898

Background imageBoater Collection: Mussolini Yachting

Mussolini Yachting
BENITO MUSSOLINI The Italian dictator looking rather dapper in a straw boater hat whilst relaxing on a yachting trip. Date: 1883 - 1945

Background imageBoater Collection: James Joyce

James Joyce
JAMES AUGUSTINE JOYCE Irish writer Date: 1882 - 1941

Background imageBoater Collection: Two Youthful Chinese Businessmen in Singapore

Two Youthful Chinese Businessmen in Singapore sharing a glass of imported Bordeaux. The gentleman on the right has placed his boater hat on the small table

Background imageBoater Collection: Lord Hawke signs an autograph

Lord Hawke signs an autograph
Lord Hawke, captain of the Yorkshire cricket team, signs an autograph for a young admirer during the match between county champions Yorkshire

Background imageBoater Collection: 1890S Cycling Ladies

1890S Cycling Ladies
A young lady in practical outdoor dress of tailored skirt & jacket holds a bicycle steady for her friend who sits on it to have her photograph taken. Both wear straw hats

Background imageBoater Collection: Couple at Eastbourne

Couple at Eastbourne
He: straw boater, cane, wing collar & single-breasted suit. She: hat adorned with chiffon & plumes, blouse ornamented with pin-tucks & feather trim & a plain skirt cut in panels

Background imageBoater Collection: Male Type / Bowness C1850S

Male Type / Bowness C1850S
Man wearing a tweed lounge suit consisting of a lounging jacket, waistcaot & trousers all of the same fabric. He holds a straw boater across his knee

Background imageBoater Collection: Crowd in front of Convention Hall, Baltimore, Md., 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Crowd in front of Convention Hall, Baltimore, Md., 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Crowd in front of Convention Hall, Baltimore, Md., 1912. 1912 Democratic National Convention held at the Fifth Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, June 25-July 2.

Background imageBoater Collection: Baltimore Convention, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Baltimore Convention, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
1912 Democratic National Convention held at the Fifth Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, June 25-July 2.

Background imageBoater Collection: Crowds waiting for Johnson in N.Y., between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Crowds waiting for Johnson in N.Y., between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Crowds waiting for Johnson in N.Y., between c1910 and c1915. Shows crowds waiting for African American boxer, John Arthur ("Jack") Johnson (1878-1946)

Background imageBoater Collection: Coach Courtney, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Coach Courtney, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Coach Courtney, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Cornell University crew coach Charles E. Courtney (1849-1920).

Background imageBoater Collection: W.W. Cole, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

W.W. Cole, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
W.W. Cole, 1910.

Background imageBoater Collection: Subway beginning, Lexington Ave.; Chief Engineer Stack, W.R. Wilcox, D. McManus, 1911

Subway beginning, Lexington Ave.; Chief Engineer Stack, W.R. Wilcox, D. McManus, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Subway beginning, Lexington Ave.; Chief Engineer Stack, W.R. Wilcox, D. McManus, 1911.

Background imageBoater Collection: J.D. Rockefeller and wife, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

J.D. Rockefeller and wife, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
J.D. Rockefeller and wife, 1911.

Background imageBoater Collection: Norman Mack, Robert Crain, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Norman Mack, Robert Crain, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Norman Mack, Robert Crain, 1912. Norman E. Mack and Robert Crain probably at the Democratic Convention, Baltimore, Maryland, June 1912.

Background imageBoater Collection: Ex-Senator Beveridge, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Ex-Senator Beveridge, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Ex-Senator Beveridge, 1912.

Background imageBoater Collection: Preston Gibson, c1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Preston Gibson, c1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Preston Gibson, c1911.

Background imageBoater Collection: Wm. Barnes, Jr., standing outside in park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Wm. Barnes, Jr., standing outside in park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Wm. Barnes, Jr., standing outside in park, 1910.

Background imageBoater Collection: Brig. Gen. T.H. Bliss, with aide, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Brig. Gen. T.H. Bliss, with aide, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Brig. Gen. T.H. Bliss, with aide, 1912.

Background imageBoater Collection: B.B. Odell with unidentified gentleman, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

B.B. Odell with unidentified gentleman, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
B.B. Odell with unidentified gentleman, 1910.

Background imageBoater Collection: Departure of FINLAND with Olympic candidates, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Departure of FINLAND with Olympic candidates, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Departure of FINLAND with Olympic candidates, 1912. Shows the Red Star Line ship Finland, which transported the US Olympic team to the 1912 Summer Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden.

Background imageBoater Collection: Athletes on FINLAND, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Athletes on FINLAND, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Athletes on FINLAND, 1912. Shows the Red Star Line ship Finland, which transported the US Olympic team to the 1912 Summer Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden.

Background imageBoater Collection: Olympic Athletes, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Olympic Athletes, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Olympic Athletes, 1912. Shows American Olympic athletes aboard the Red Star Line ship Finland, which transported the US Olympic team to the 1912 Summer Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden.

Background imageBoater Collection: Olympic athletes arrive. Thos. H. Lilley, Andrew Sockalexis, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Olympic athletes arrive. Thos. H. Lilley, Andrew Sockalexis, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Olympic athletes arrive. Thos. H. Lilley, Andrew Sockalexis, 1912. Shows Thomas H. Lilley (1887-1954) and Andrew Sockalexis (1891-1919)

Background imageBoater Collection: Gaston Strobino, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Gaston Strobino, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Gaston Strobino, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Gaston M. Strobino (1891-1968), a Swiss-born American athlete who won the bronze medal in the marathon event at the 1912 Olympics.

Background imageBoater Collection: Crowd being turned back at Coliseum, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Crowd being turned back at Coliseum, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Crowd being turned back at Coliseum, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22.

Background imageBoater Collection: Gen. Powell Clayton, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Gen. Powell Clayton, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Powell Clayton, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22.

Background imageBoater Collection: Entrance to Convention Hall, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Entrance to Convention Hall, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Entrance to Convention Hall, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22.

Background imageBoater Collection: Woodrow Wilson, Norman E. Mack, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Woodrow Wilson, Norman E. Mack, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Woodrow Wilson, Norman E. Mack, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageBoater Collection: Crowd - Union Sq., between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Crowd - Union Sq., between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Crowd - Union Sq., between c1910 and c1915.




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"Boater: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Adventure" In the early 20th century, boaters were not just a fashion statement; they embodied a sense of sophistication and leisure. Queen Alexandra, known for her impeccable style, often donned this iconic hat while strolling with her beloved dogs through the picturesque Chicago Harbor Lighthouse on Lake Michigan's shores. Across the Atlantic, members of Warwickshire Cricket Club proudly wore their boaters as they competed in the prestigious tournaments of 1888. The hats added an air of tradition to their matches, much like Fernando Botero's sculpture "Man on a Horse" at Jerusalem's Shrine of The Book symbolizes timeless beauty. Traveling back in time to the 1930s, one could spot gentlemen sporting boaters while enjoying Hat Wireless technology. These stylish accessories perfectly complemented busy summer mornings on The Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells or even during romantic encounters with models like Carol Dwyer admiringly gazing from nearby boats. The allure of boaters extended beyond Europe; it reached exotic destinations such as Japan where geisha girls gracefully balanced these hats while exploring seaside retreats. Meanwhile, Henley Regatta in 1903 saw rowers showcasing their skills amidst cheering crowds adorned with elegant boaters. But let us not forget that beneath its refined exterior lies a playful side. Saucy postcards featuring cheeky captions brought laughter to beachgoers who sported these fashionable headpieces along sandy shores worldwide. Whether worn by Lord Brooke himself or ordinary individuals seeking adventure and relaxation alike, the boater remains an enduring symbol throughout history—a testament to elegance and charm that transcends time and borders.