Bowler Collection (page 9)

Cricket, 19th century(?)

The Lobster, 1902. Artist: Spy
The Lobster, 1902. Digby Jephson, Cambridge University and Surrey cricketer. Jephson (1871-1926) is best known for being one of the last to practice the style of bowling known as lob bowling

Fenners, the Cambridge University Cricket Ground, 1912. Artist: Sports and General
Fenner s, the Cambridge University Cricket Ground, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Early Victorian cricketers, 19th century (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Skittle Players outside an Inn, ca 1663. Artist: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
Skittle Players outside an Inn, ca 1663. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Children Playing in an Interior, 1893. Artist: Brooker, Harry (1848-1940)
Children Playing in an Interior, 1893. From a private collection

Peasants playing Bowls outside a Village Inn, c. 1660. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Peasants playing Bowls outside a Village Inn, c. 1660. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Family on a 1920 BSA motorcycle & sidecar
Family of three pose for photograph, sat on a 1920 BSA side valve single motorcycle & sidecar combination on the beach at the seaside in the 1920s

Female contortionist Diana Gaye and car boot
The female contortionist Diana Gaye sitting half in and half out of an open car boot, helped by a young male assistant. (2 of 5) Date: 1971

Woman police officer in white shirt and bowler hat, London
Woman police officer in the short-sleeved white shirt and dark trousers from the mix and match uniform introduced in 1977, together with the reinforced bowler hat introduced in 1985. Date: circa 1985

Two women police officers in new bowler hat, London
Two women police officers (Deborah Barnes on right) in the mix and match uniform introduced in 1977, wearing the reinforced bowler hat introduced in 1985. Date: circa 1985

Woman police officer in a London street, sticking a yellow label on a car windscreen, with a Metropolitan Police Vehicle Removal Unit lorry behind her

Male and female police officers in a London street, with a building called Benson Court behind them (probably in N19). The WPC is wearing the reinforced bowler hat introduced in 1985

Golden Square coat advertisement
Advertisement for Golden Square clothes manufactured by Watt, Thexton and Co who specialised in overcoats and topcoats. This half-belted travelling coat is described as

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

Coming To America; Immigrants pack the upper deck of the liner SS Patricia as it
Immigrants pack the upper deck of the liner SS Patricia as it travels from Hamburg to New York, December 10, 1906. The Patricia was built by A.G

Man in suit and bowler hat, 1962
A smart gent in a tailored Heptons suit, carrying a cane and wearing a bowler hat. Date: 1962

NEWSPAPER BOY, SILENT STILL. The comedian Charlie Chase with a newspaper boy in a still from an American silent movie of the 1920s

Bowler Wildcat Richard Hammond

Burly Victorian man in a bowler hat
A burly late Victorian man in a bowler hat

Skewen Colliery workmen, Glamorgan, South Wales
Workmen and apprentices of the Skewen Colliery repair shop in Glamorgan, South Wales, in a group photograph

Box-Back Overcoat 1907
American box-back overcoat with fly-front, velvet collar & cuffs with buttton detail. Worn with trousers with a front crease, a bowler (derby) hat & half-boots

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

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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.