Bowler Collection (page 8)

Australia v England 3rd test match in Melbourne. Jeff Thomson Australian fast bowler. January 1975 75-00081-002

Australia v England 3rd test match in Melbourne. Jeff Thomson Australian fast bowler. January 1975 75-00081-003

Michael Whelan is the grand old man of the island of Inchquin. He has been on the island all his life-and he gives his age as 94

Man Bowling

American men wear: cravat, fly-fronted overcoat, wing collar, spats, bowler hat, trilby & a S-B two-piece suit. Holding the lapels won t help the suit to last! Date: 1916

Anne Fairchild Bowler (Mrs. Metcalf Bowler), c. 1763. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Anne Fairchild Bowler (Mrs. Metcalf Bowler), c. 1763

Comic Postcard - Don t get pinched for following the fashions. A Policeman fails to agree with the sartorial bravery of a chap who has decided to launch out in his underwear (long johns)

A Young cricketer preparing to bowl
A young bowler, Master Charles Beck, preparing to deliver a wicked off-break... circa 1880

The Cricket Ground, Harrow School, Middlesex. Two games are being played simultaneously. Date: circa 1906

Wilhelmina, Queen of Holland and Henry, Prince Consort
Date: 1901

Our Boys Clothing Company, teenagers jacket suits 1895
Young gentlemans dress or dinner jacket suit (Figure 104), youths dress suit, showing white dress vest (Figure 105), morning coat with checked trousers (Figure 106), vacation suit

ENGLISH WALKING FROCK
Garment described as an English Walking Frock coat with the front borders rounded off, worn with trousers with a front crease, lace-up shoes & a bowler hat. Date: 1907

Morning Coat 1890s
Young man in morning coat with the top button fastened, a high stand-fall collar with rounded ends, plaid tie, dark waistcoat, pin-striped trousers, bowler hat & cane. Date: late 1890s

Social - Us City in Snow
A well-dressed gent in bowler hat, and other, more casually- dressed pedestrians, in a snowy city street Date: 1914

CRICKET AT WOKING 1930
A bowler runs in and bowls a delivery during a game at Woking. The umpire sports a Trilby and studies the action. Date: 1930

Discussing us Football
A smartly attired young man, wearing a Chesterfield overcoat and bowler hat, discusses tactics with a player. Date: 1907

PANTOMIME CHILDREN SING
A group of child performers rehearse the Lullaby for a pantomime, accompanied by piano and fiddle. Date: 1889

QUEUE AT LONDON PAVILION
Queue of theatre-goers before the performance outside the London Pavilion Date: 1900

Child Fashions circa 1870
Boy: D-B jacket with cape, knickerbockers, striped socks & heeled boots. Girls: striped polonaise & fringed cape; tunic dresses with dentate hems, bustles & button trim Date: circa 1870

MALE TYPE / COUNTRY GATE
Man in three-piece suit and bowler hat leaning on a fence in the country. Date: circa 1890

George Gee in The Girl Friend, Palace Theatre, London
George Gee in The Girl Friend, at the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. 1927

Smart London Gent - Cabinet Photograph. Date: circa 1890

William Lillywhite, c1850. Creator: Unknown
William Lillywhite, c1850. Portrait of English cricketer William Lillywhite (1792-1854) who did not play his first game at Lords until 1827 when he was 35

A Normandy Lad with his wares for sale - he certainly has the look of a cad or Joker ! Date: circa 1910

Mr. J. C. White (Somerset), 1928. Creator: Unknown
Mr. J. C. White (Somerset), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

L. Townsend (Derbyshire), 1928. Creator: Unknown
L. Townsend (Derbyshire), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

F. Ryan (Glamorgan), 1928. Creator: Unknown
F. Ryan (Glamorgan), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

W. Rhodes (Yorkshire), 1928. Creator: Unknown
W. Rhodes (Yorkshire), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

C. W. L. Parker (Gloucestershire), 1928. Creator: Unknown
C. W. L. Parker (Gloucestershire), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

E. A. MacDonald (Lancashire), 1928. Creator: Unknown
E. A. MacDonald (Lancashire), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

A. P. Freeman (Kent), 1928. Creator: Unknown
A. P. Freeman (Kent), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

M. W. Tate (Sussex), 1928. Creator: Unknown
M. W. Tate (Sussex), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

F. Root (Worcestershire), 1928. Creator: Unknown
F. Root (Worcestershire), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

J. Mercer (Glamorgan), 1928. Creator: Unknown
J. Mercer (Glamorgan), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

H. Larwood (Notts), 1928. Creator: Unknown
H. Larwood (Notts), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

The Late Roy Kilner (Yorkshire), 1928. Creator: Unknown
The Late Roy Kilner (Yorkshire), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

Mr. G. F. Earle (Somerset), 1928. Creator: Unknown
Mr. G. F. Earle (Somerset), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

Mr. J. W. H. T. Douglas (Essex), 1928. Creator: Unknown
Mr. J. W. H. T. Douglas (Essex), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

E. C. Clark (Northamptonshire), 1928. Creator: Unknown
E. C. Clark (Northamptonshire), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

New Cricketing Dresses, To Protect All England Against The Present Swift Bowling, 1854. Satirical illustration showing cricketers wearing outlandish padded outfits to prevent injury from fast balls

Gentleman in London looking at a city map

Picture No. 12020794
CAT. Tabby kitten wearing gold bowler hat, mouth open, smiling, happy. Digital manipulation Date:

Peasants playing bowling, c. 1655. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Two men bowling. From Der Renner by Hugo von Trimberg, 1411-1413. Found in the Collection of Universita ts- und Landesbibliothek Tirol

Jesters playing Cochonnet, 1868. Artist: Zamacois y Zabala, Eduardo (1841-1871)
Jesters playing Cochonnet, 1868. Found in the collection of the Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao

Fred Tate, Sussex and England cricketer, c1899. Artist: Hawkins & Co
Fred Tate, Sussex and England cricketer, c1899. Fred Tate (1867-1943) was an off-spin bowler who played for Sussex from 1887 until 1905, taking a total of 1331 first-class wickets

Johnny Briggs, Lancashire and England cricketer, c1899. Artist: WA Rouch
Johnny Briggs, Lancashire and England cricketer, c1899. A left arm spin bowler, Johnny Briggs (1862-1902) played for Lancashire from 1879 until 1900

Cricket, 19th century(?)

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"Bowler: A Timeless Symbol of Entertainment and Skill" From the iconic slapstick comedy of Charlie Chaplin to the fierce bowling prowess of Harold Larwood, the bowler hat has left an indelible mark on history. First popularized by Charles Spencer Chaplin, this English film actor and comedian donned the bowler hat in many of his memorable performances. With his signature mustache and expressive eyes, Chaplin's comedic genius was perfectly complemented by this timeless accessory. In 1933, another notable figure made headlines with his bowling skills. Harold Larwood, known for his fast-paced deliveries during England's infamous Bodyline series against Australia, showcased his mastery over cricket's most challenging art form. His precise line and length sent shivers down the spines of batsmen worldwide. But it wasn't just famous individuals who embraced the charm of a bowler hat. In a candid moment captured on camera, Captain Berry's dachshunds frolicked in a park wearing miniature versions of this classic headgear. The image exuded both elegance and playfulness. Meanwhile, members of Millwall Athletic football team posed proudly in a group photo sporting their beloved bowlers - a testament to their unity as they battled it out on the pitch. Away from sports fields and stages, everyday people found joy in wearing these hats too. Blakeworth savored a refreshing drink aboard Thunderbolt while donning his trusty bowler - an embodiment of relaxation amidst life's hustle. The Kennington Oval witnessed intense battles between Surrey and Sussex during County Championship 1933 matches where skilled cricketers showcased their talents under scorching suns or cloudy skies – all while keeping their heads covered with stylish bowlers. Beyond fashion statements or athletic achievements, this versatile headpiece even found its way into barbershops across town with signs urging customers to "Get your Hair Cut. " It became synonymous with sophistication and a touch of class.