Boater Collection (page 9)

Studio photo, three people on board ship, The Fern
Studio photo, three people on a mockup of a ship, The Fern, with a painted backdrop. Date: circa 1910s

Group of adults and children with flags, USA, standing on the pavement outside a barber shop and cigar shop, possibly for 4 July celebrations. circa 1910

Dick Whittington. Bookmark advertising The Kings Theatre
Dick Whittington. A souvenir bookmark advertising the pantomime at the Kings Theatre in Hammersmith. The clown, who slides up and down, was part of the old pantomime tradition

Bromsgrove School, Worcestershire, tunnel
Bromsgrove School, Worcestershire: the tunnel linking the old school house with the modern buildings and passing under what was once the headmasters garden

Butchers and others outside their work premises, USA
Butchers and colleagues outside their work premises, North America. Date: circa 1910s

Sir John Martin-Harvey - English stage actor
Sir John Martin-Harvey (1863-1944) - English stage actor Date: circa 1910

Fretherne House School 1900
Pupils and teachers at Fretherne House Preparatory School around 1900. From an album owned by Cuthbert Gasemann who is seated 2nd row, third from left. Date: c.1900

Cartoon, Lord Garmoyle in India
Cartoon, Lord Garmoyle -- in India. Very hot here, but it would be hotter at home! Arthur William Cairns, Lord Garmoyle (1861-1890), was in trouble with his father over debts

School costumes for girls 1909
Schoolgirls autumn clothing, (left) single breasted jacket with pleated skirt of serge, (middle) smart three quarter length single breasted striped coat with black trim and collar and pleated skirt

Street scene, Magdalen Tower and Bridge, Oxford, with traffic and pedestrians. circa 1895

Group of five Edwardian men with dogs
Group of five Edwardian men wearing straw boaters on a riverbank with their dogs. circa 1905

Boats to Let - Edwardian men
Edwardian men hiring boats for a pleasure trip. circa 1905

Victorian or Edwardian group
Group of four Victorian or Edwardian ladies seated with dogs at The Grove, Bamford, Suffolk, England. circa 1900

Family group photograph, c. 1900
A family or group of friends, c.1900. Spring or summer outdoor scene; gentlemen and a lady wearing boaters, another lady with a cat on her lap. C.1900

Victorian family group seated in a garden at Coltermore, Ipswich, Suffolk, England. circa 1895

Women and boys on a boat
Group of women and boys on board a boat, the Cutter Britannia. circa 1898

Wedding group photo (marriage of Ernest Protor and Lilian Egerton). 1905

Florence Upton playing cards - Weg and Meg. circa 1900s

Russo-Japanese War - Damaged structure - Man in white suit and boater by side of damaged structure. Part of Box 168 Boswell Collection - Russo-Japanese War. Date: 1904 - 1905

Teddy bear proposal on a postcard -- Ask Father. Date: circa 1900s

Studio portrait, two young men with bulldog
Studio portrait, two young men with a bulldog. Date: circa 1910s

Snap Playing Card - Milk, milkman making a delivery of milk and eggs. circa 1900s

Happy Families Playing Cards - Miss Hose the Firemans Daughter. late 19th century

Happy Families Playing Cards - Master Rolls the Bakers Son. late 19th century

Happy Familes Playing Cards - Mr Bone the Butcher. circa 1935

Caricature of Henry Irving, English actor-manager
Caricature of Henry Irving (1838-1905), English actor-manager, relaxing at the seaside during the summer holidays. 1882

Cartoon, Launching the New Boat, Youth. A reference to a new play, Youth, co-written by Augustus Harris and Paul John Merrit, first performed at Drury Lane, London, on 6 August 1881. 1881

Cow & Gate Happy Family Game - Master Carr the Rusk Makers son. 1928

Boy in the snow on a fabric Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Two men fishing on a comic Christmas card by Ernest Griset. Date: circa 1890s

Costume for a boy 1867
Three year old boys clothing for 1867 1867

GREY SUIT
Earl Waldegrave in pale grey informal suit with single- breasted jacket worn with a wing collar & tie & a straw boater hat. Date: 1912

Advert / Kuppenheimer Clo
The Beltsac: double-breasted jacket with belted back, long lapels & large patch pockets - a somewhat effeminate style! Worn with a straw boater, spotted tie & cane. Date: 1917

Feminine Boater 1919
Soft crowned hat with chin strap, accordian pleated short tubular skirt, short coatee, boater style hat, checked suit with open jacket with a narrow belt at the bustline. Date: 1919

Harold Lloyd
American film actor, Harold Lloyd (1893-1971), seen here in a caricature surrounded by scenes from the film Speedy. Date: 1928

Kay Johnson
KAY JOHNSON (Catherine Townsend) (1904 - 1975), American film actress

Family on Beach, C. 1910
A family group, including dog, enjoying sitting in the sun on a sandy beach against a backdrop of beach huts Date: circa 1910

COUPLE YANKEE
Two girls wearing costumes allegorically representing a French persons conception of what is characteristic of America... Date: late 19th century

Santos-Dumont / Vfair 1901
ALBERTO SANTOS-DUMONT Brazilian aviation pioneer Date: 1873 - 1932

Cheylesmore, Herbert
HERBERT FRANCIS LORD CHEYLESMORE Military Date: 1848 - 1925

John Burns / Vanity Fair
JOHN ELLIOT BURNS English labour leader and book collector Date: 1858 - 1943

Mens jackets and coats
Man wearing lounge suits, boater, holding a cane, single breasted overcoat with lepel and spats. Circa 1912

Womens seaside clothing 1886
Three women at the seaside. 1886

Cafe La Rotonde, Paris
Customers seated outside Cafe La Rotonde, Paris. circa 1900

View of St Jamess Park, London, looking towards Horse Guards Parade. Date: circa 1910

Children at the seaside on a New Year card. Two boys in sailor suits play with a large model sailing boat. circa 1890s

Three children playing shuttlecock on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Tatler front cover - Summer at Henley, 1965
Front cover of The Tatler magazine featuring girl in a traditional straw boater worn at Henley and, less traditionally, eye make up by Maybelline. Date: 1965

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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.