Braces Collection (#4)

Tete a Tete, c. 1888-1890 (oil on canvas)
1767362 Tete a Tete, c.1888-1890 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 63.5x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tete a Tete. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

Two Boys with Harmonica, (oil on canvas)
823036 Two Boys with Harmonica, (oil on canvas) by Witkowski, Karl (1860-1910); 48x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Boys with Harmonica. Karl Witkowski (1860-1910). Oil on canvas

The Woodcutters, (oil, gouache and pastel over traces of pencil on paper)
989529 The Woodcutters, (oil, gouache and pastel over traces of pencil on paper) by Raffaelli, Jean Francois (1850-1924); 58.5x76.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Woodcutters)

What every woman wants (colour litho)
3641632 What every woman wants (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What every woman wants. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Anticipation, (oil on canvas)
651034 Anticipation, (oil on canvas) by Witkowski, Karl (1860-1910); 61x50.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Anticipation. Karl Witkowski (1860-1910). Oil on canvas

Postcard depicting a good catch of salmon in Brioude, Haute-Loire, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
REV382789 Postcard depicting a good catch of salmon in Brioude, Haute-Loire, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: carte postale)

Van Houton Chocolate Powder - Girl & Boy (chromolitho)
732927 Van Houton Chocolate Powder - Girl & Boy (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Dear Pig are you willing to seel for a shilling your ring
2603586 " Dear Pig are you willing to seel for a shilling your ring?", from Peter Rabbit Little Red Hen and Owl and Pussy Cat pub. Charles E Graham & Co. c

The Guide, 1895 (w / c on paper)
CH96173 The Guide, 1895 (w/c on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 41.2x35.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Newsboy, 1899 (oil on canvas)
1767434 Newsboy, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Witkowski, Karl (1860-1910); 50.8x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Newsboy. Karl Witkowski (1860-1910). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1899

A worker checks the molten metal at the new one million pound furnace at Fords automotive factory in Dagenham. 25th June 1934

Pierre Cardin mens swimwear fashion presentation. Paris, France. 4th March 1965

City gents sunbathing in London. 1st July 1957

John Simpson BBC, news journalist. 24th November 1998

A group of skinheads sitting on the steps of Thomson House, works entrance, Newcastle on 12th September 1970

Clothing: Fashion: Menswear: Man wearing braces. 1966 B2029-003

Ace played by Sophie Aldred seen here with the doctors robot dog K9. 12th September 1987

Children taking part in the Ponton Road Olympics in Nine Elms, London, 29th June 1952

Jack Morton who played for West Ham 1937 now bookmaker in West Ham. December 1962 P009936

A model walks down the catwalk wearing Givenchy in Paris - patterened tight trousers and braces. It is the first collection for Alexander McQueen at Givenchy

Farrah Fawcett actress - April 1989 dbase

Porthcawl - The old and the new... Retired miner John James, aged 63, of Cwmbran
Porthcawl - The old and the new.....Retired miner John James, aged 63, of Cwmbran, still enjoys the traditional holiday at Trecco Bay, Porthcawl - 28th July 1980 -

Brothers fishing from the Grand Union Canal lock gates between Watford and Rickmansworth. Circa 1946

Husband and wife Mr and Mrs Higgins pose for the camera after giving their view on the Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend situation. 13th July 1953

Workman: Man who turns on the pumps for the Trafalgar Square fountains. 1957 A88-007

House wife hands her husband a cup of tea whilst he takes a break from the painting and decorating. April 1959

Happy Easter - German greetings card showing a young lad, his large green shorts held up by red braces, wheeling a basket of Easter Eggs passed a group of rather non-plussed chickens! circa 1910s

Les McCann, c2006. Creator: Brian Foskett
Les McCann, c2006

Three Painters with Brushes and Paint Cans, 1870s-80s. Creator: Unknown
Three Painters with Brushes and Paint Cans, 1870s-80s

Carpenter with Square, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Carpenter with Square, 1860s-70s

Two Painters, One Seated and One Standing, with Brushes and a Bucket, 1860s-80s

Tinsmith in Front of Painted Outdoor Backdrop, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Tinsmith in Front of Painted Outdoor Backdrop, 1860s-70s

PINAFORE 1909
Pinafore with bretelles (braces), box pleated skirt, button detail, high necked blouse with tucks; finely pleated low waisted dress with a yoke & lace trim & a sunbonnet Date: 1909

GIRL IN STRIPES 1868
Girl: habit shirt with a puff at the sleeve top, skirt with pyramid trim, tunic with braces & peplum hem, small hat perched at the front of her head & blue boots. Date: 1868

GLASS FURNACE 1930S
A glassmaker heating glass in a furnace. Date: 1930s

Appleby Horse Fair, Cumbria, England - a bookmaker writes the odds for a horse trotting race on a board. He wears braces and a straw sun hat. Date: 1990

Transporting cheeses - Alkmaar, the Netherlands
Transporting round Edam cheeses at Alkmaar - a municipality and a city in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Alkmaar is famed for its traditional cheese market. Date: 1920s

Forging a Blade, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

Rumpelstiltskin, 1909
Round the fire an indescribably ridiculous little man was leaping, hopping on one leg, and singing. Rumpelstiltskin from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub. 1909 (lithograph)

The Woodcutter, 1910. Artist: Ferdinand Hodler
The Woodcutter, 1910. Painting housed in the Musee d Orsay, Paris. From The Studio Volume 87. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1924]

Jules Renard, French, 1900
Jules Renard in 1900, (1865-1905). A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1865-1905, 4th album, Editions MD, Paris

Harvest time in the Red River district, Alberta, Canada, 1922. Illustration from Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume II, British Empire to Dahomey

Old man laughing, Balham, SW London
An old man laughing, Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1960s

Furniture Removal Van
Four men load a large wooden window seat into the back of a L.N.E.R. (London & North Eastern Railway) furniture removal van

Boy Holding a Kitten
A boy in a striped shirt and trousers with braces holds a fluffy tabby kitten

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In the midst of a chaotic world, one boy finds solace in his admiration for the Spitfire. With dreams soaring high like the iconic aircraft, fifteen-year-old skinhead Chris Harward poses proudly at home with his mother Joan in their modest flat. On that fateful day, April 27th, 1970, a group of skinheads stood united - John Harmeston among them - bound by their unique subculture and shared values. Their braces symbolized resilience and camaraderie as they faced a society often misunderstood. Amidst the noise of life's challenges, there was always room for leisurely pursuits. The Teddy Bears Frolic adorned music covers, providing an escape into melodies that resonated deep within souls. Meanwhile, Mr A. W. Pearce from Lymington aimed to conquer new frontiers in horse ploughing; his determination knew no bounds as he sought to surpass all previous records on a global scale. Just as William Lillywhite mended baseballs with precision strokes on canvas, so too did individuals mend their lives with newfound confidence bestowed upon them by braces – those humble accessories that transformed smiles and self-esteem alike. A tale unfolded before our eyes - one where German woodworkers showcased their craftsmanship through intricate designs etched onto braces; each piece telling its own story while holding up trousers with grace. Even amidst wartime turmoil in 1916, Pravia Soap found its way into advertisements alongside braces – emphasizing cleanliness and style hand-in-hand. And who could forget vampire braces? An unexpected twist on traditional orthodontics brought forth an intriguing blend of darkness and fashion-forwardness that captivated both mortals and immortals alike. They have transcended time and cultures; they are not merely metal or fabric but symbols of identity, unity, creativity even. So let us celebrate this stretched-out tale woven around the new pair - connecting generations past and present through threads of resilience, artistry, and the pursuit of self-expression.