Tweed Collection (#6)

A mans bedroom designed by Robert Heller Inc. New York, 1936
A mans bedroom designed by Robert Heller Inc. New York, USA, 1936. Rosewood and pigskin headboard, wool tweed bed-cover. From Decorative Art 1936 - Year-Book of The Studio, by C.G. Holme

The Bridges, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
The Bridges, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Sir William Farmer, Sheriff of London 1890, c1890. Portrait of the bearded Sir William Farmer who was Master of the Gardeners Company and Sheriff of London

Shelsley Walsh Amateur Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1929. Artist: Bill Brunell
Place: Shelsley Walsh Amateur Hillclimb. Date: 4.5.29

Jager, sporting outfits by A C Steinhardt, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir Print)
Ja ger, sporting outfits by A C Steinhardt, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir Print)

Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom, 1901. Artist: Samuel Begg
Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom, 1901. Before his accession to the throne in 1901, Edward (1841-1910) held the title of Prince of Wales

Actor Peter Ustinov with actress Jean Simmons and actor Stewart Granger at the Royal Command Film Show November 1954

Yves Montand, April 1982, with his wife of 21 years actress Simone Signoret

Norham Castle, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Norham Castle, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Sandra Paul (Howard)
1960s model Sandra Paul wearing a Scottish tweed skirt with specially toned silk shirt from Daks. Married to journalist David Wynne-Morgan at the time this photograph was published in London Life

Fashionable bathing suits of the 1920s
The cover illustration of The Spheres womens section features an array of fashionable outfits. The woman on the right sports an American wasp-stripe bathing suit

Dresses for 1932
Three women wearing smart frocks, first is a Dorville model in brown and green tweed, the sides of the bodies green to match the coat

Chanel tweed suit, 1929
A black and white tweed suit in Chanels inimitable manner, with fitted hips and pleated skirt. A narrow belt marks the waist line of the white gilet. Date: 1929

Advert for Aquascutum mens coats 1930
Aquascutum sportsman, scutum and field coats for men. Available from Aquascutum, Regent Street and Piccadilly, London. 1930

Man in a bath chair
An elderly man in a bath chair at his front door, with a young man about to take him for an outing

Berwick-upon-Tweed in the evening, England, United Kingdom
Berwick-upon-Tweed is a town in the county of Northumberland. It is the northernmost town in England. It is located 2 1aua2 miles (4 km) south of the Scottish border

CARTOON: TWEEDs RING, 1871. The Brains. Cartoon of William Marcy Boss Tweed
CARTOON: TWEEDs RING, 1871. The Brains. Cartoon of William Marcy " Boss" Tweed, leader of the group of corrupt New York City Democratic party politicians known as the Tweed Ring

NAST: TWEED CARTOON. Wholesale and Retail. One of Thomas Nasts vitriolic attacks on William M. Boss Tweed and the Tweed Ring published shortly before the New York state

NAST: TWEED CARTOON, 1870. The Power Behind the Throne. Cartoon, 1870, by Thomas Nast attacking Boss William M. Tweed as the sinister power behind the throne of Governor John T. Hoffman of New York

Man pointing with index finger, posing in studio, (B&W), close-up

BOSS TWEED CARTOON, c1875. Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make. Cartoon by Thomas nast, c1875, commenting on the ability of William M. Boss Tweed to avoid imprisonment

PART2A-00045
" To the victor belong the spoils" - Thomas Nast cartoon about Boss Tweed, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A Variety of Mens Hats
A selection of mens hats, including a Bowler Hat, a Tweed Cap, a soft felt hat, a best silk hat, an opera hat, a chauffeurs cap, a Ladies Riding hat and a Tweed hat

Royal Border Bridge Spanning River Tweed; Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

A Boat Along The Shoreline Beside A Bridge In River Tweed; Scottish Borders Scotland

Italian film star Eleanora Rossi Drago October 1954 at the London Savoy Hotel

Peter Wyngarde actor, June 1980

King George V - tweed suit and hat
King George V (1865-1936) - in a very snazzy tweed suit and hat! Date: 1911

Victorian man wearing tweed lounging jacket
Victorian man wearing, straw boater hat, wing collar, windsor necktie, single breasted tweed lounging jacket and matching waistcoat and mustache. Date: circa 1898

Winter fashion 1935
Back page of a fashion catalogue, showing three women in bright winter coats. Date: 1935

Robin Steadman in dandyish 1960s jacket
Robin Steadman, hair stylist at The House of Leonard in Grosvenor Street, London wearing a tweed jacket that he had made to measure at John Stephen Custom Built Clothes in Carnaby Street

Charles Creed suit, 1965
Advertisement for Charles Creed and a suit in a basket weave wool tweed with a contrasting bolero top in velvet with the trim repeated on the jacket collar and cuffs. Date: 1965

The Village, Grantshouse, Duns, Scotland
The Village, Grantshouse, Duns, near Eyemouth/Berwick on Tweed, Berwickshire, Scotland. Date: 1910s

Horncliffe House, Horncliffe, Northumberland
Horncliffe House, Horncliffe, near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England. Date: 1909

Robert Robinson, radio and TV presenter
Robert Robinson (1927-2011), radio and TV presenter, journalist and author

Advert for Burberry weatherproof top-coats and suits 1913
Showing a man wearing a trilby hat, striped single breasted lounge suit for daytime function, in a wide range of materials, flannel, cashmere and tweed, narrow trousers and spats shoes

Advert for Asprey clutch bags 1937
Asprey of Bond Street, London advertising a number of bags and clutches including a childs muff suede handbag, a pigskin pochette, a childs umbrella, a tweed scarf and handbag in various colours

NAST: ARREST OF TWEED, 1871. The Arrest of Boss Tweed - Another Good Joke. Cartoon by Thomas Nast commenting on the corrupt cooperation between the Tweed ring

NAST: TWEED RING, 1871. Something That Did Blow Over. Thomas Nasts cartoon comment on the downfall of William M. (" Boss")

NAST: TWEED RING CARTOON. One of Thomas Nasts vitriolic attacks on Boss William M. Tweed and the Tweed Ring published shortly before the New York State and municipal elections of 1871

Woman in tweed suit posting with car
Woman in a tweed suit, hat and gloves, posing with a blue car. 1959

NAST: TWEED CORRUPTION. One of Thomas Nasts cartoon attacks on William M. Boss Tweed and the Tweed Ring of corrupt New York City politicians, 1871

Mr Mort suit and Otto Lucas hat, 1960
A honey coloured silk tweed dress and jacket bound up with white silk braid by Mr Mort worn with an Otto Lucas high hat in honey straw. Date: 1960

1930s Finger sign post in Wiltshire

Edward VIII - laughing
The Prince of Wales, future King Edward VIII (1894 - 1972), laughing in country attire of tweed suit (with plus fours) and flat cap

Noel Coward / Postcard
NOEL COWARD Actor, playwright and songwriter

WM TWEED
WILLIAM MARCY TWEED known as BOSS TWEED American politician and swindler: the cartoon which enabled the Spanish police to identify and arrest him

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Tweed: A Timeless Fabric with a Rich History From the elegant suits worn by Margaret Thatcher to the intricate maps of Mappa Mundi, it has woven its way into various aspects of history and culture. This versatile fabric holds stories from different eras, capturing moments that range from political scandals to picturesque landscapes. In the medieval era, vellum maps like Mappa Mundi showcased detailed illustrations of towns such as Berwick-upon-Tweed in England. The bustling High Street depicted in these ancient drawings gives us a glimpse into life during that time. Fast forward to the 19th century when Thomas Nast's cartoon exposed Boss Tweed's corruption through his powerful indictment. The Tammany Tiger was unleashed, symbolizing both political power and deceit. But tweed is not limited to politics; it also found its place in fashion. In 1954, Dior presented a stunning dress while Fath introduced an exquisite suit made from this enduring fabric. These designs exemplified how tweed could be both stylish and timeless. The Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon celebrated their engagement surrounded by elegance captured in photographs. Their love story intertwined with tweed as they posed together, showcasing their regal attire. Market reports often featured English country squires carving beef while dressed impeccably in tweed jackets. This image painted a picture of rural sophistication where tradition met practicality. Venturing further north to Norham Village in Northumberland reveals quaint cottages nestled along the River Tweed's banks. Here, time seems suspended as if frozen within each stone wall or cobblestone street corner—a testament to the enduring charm that surrounds this fabric throughout history. Crossing over into Scotland brings us face-to-face with Leaderfoot Viaduct—an architectural marvel spanning across River Tweed within Scottish Borders region. Its majestic arches stand tall against nature's backdrop—symbolic of strength and resilience embodied by tweed.