Breeches Collection (#6)

School in the last century (engraving)
1094572 School in the last century (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: School in the last century)

The new statue of the late Lord Shaftsbury in Westminster Abbey, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The new statue of the late Lord Shaftsbury in Westminster Abbey, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

French light infantry uniform of a Hunter-Voltiger of Light Troops, Napoleonic era
FLO4573116 French light infantry uniform of a Hunter-Voltiger of Light Troops, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes

Uniform of the Imperial Guard, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka
FLO4572988 Uniform of the Imperial Guard, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Runner - Livery of a English courier, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile
FLO4572957 Runner - Livery of a English courier, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Uniform of the French War Commissioner, Napoleionic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile
FLO4572887 Uniform of the French War Commissioner, Napoleionic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Costume of a town mayor, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul
FLO4572942 Costume of a town mayor, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Costume of a civil officer of the imperial household. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile
FLO4572908 Costume of a civil officer of the imperial household. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Costume of a English Senator, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka
FLO4572849 Costume of a English Senator, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

French minister of state, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul
FLO4572902 French minister of state, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

King Francis II of France in armour with helm and gauntlets. Illustration drawn
FLO4571276 King Francis II of France in armour with helm and gauntlets. Illustration drawn and lithographed by Leopold Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 3 from Le

D is for Dandy, illustration from An Alphabet, pub. 1898 (hand-coloured woodcut)
ELB109838 D is for Dandy, illustration from An Alphabet, pub. 1898 (hand-coloured woodcut) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; © Desmond Banks

The Proposal, 1894 (oil on panel)
658351 The Proposal, 1894 (oil on panel) by Pirsch, Adolf (1858-1929); 40x31.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proposal. Adolf Pirsch (1858-1929). Oil on panel. Dated 1894

Mending the Net, 1871 (oil on canvas)
658304 Mending the Net, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Midwood, William Henry (1833-88); 71x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mending the Net. William Henry Midwood (fl.1867-1875). Oil on canvas

Portrait of Edward Spencer Cavendish (oil on canvas)
621545 Portrait of Edward Spencer Cavendish (oil on canvas) by Peacock, Ralph (1868-1946); 124.5x73.7 cm; The Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Edward Spencer Cavendish (1895-1950)

Portrait of King William III of England, William of Orange
6337248 Portrait of King William III of England, William of Orange by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King William III of England, William of Orange)

Writing a letter, c. 1919 (litho)
2646306 Writing a letter, c.1919 (litho) by Benda, Wladislaw Theodore (1873-1948); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Portrait of a Boy (oil on canvas)
CH256936 Portrait of a Boy (oil on canvas) by Verelst, Willem (d.1756); 15.5x109.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

No One Spoke, 1770 (w / c)
4071445 No One Spoke, 1770 (w/c) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750) (after); 27.8x35.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Come to Daddy
BAL59338 Come to Daddy by Midwood, William Henry (1833-88); Haynes Fine Art at the Bindery Galleries, Broadway

Studying the Globe
NOO64289 Studying the Globe by Signorini, Giuseppe (1857-1932); Private Collection; Photo © John Noott Galleries, Broadway, Worcestershire, UK

Study for Portrait of Boy with Book, n. d. Creator: Elizabeth Murray
Study for Portrait of Boy with Book, n.d

King of Italy (Itaria kokuo), from the series "People of Barbarian Nations"
King of Italy (Itaria kokuo), from the series " People of Barbarian Nations (Bankoku jinbutsu zue)", 1861. In 1861, Victor Emmanuel II became the first king of a united Italy

Young Seigneur Seated, 1745. Creator: Hubert Francois Gravelot
Young Seigneur Seated, 1745

Young Seigneur Seated, n. d. Creator: Hubert Francois Gravelot
Young Seigneur Seated, n.d

Eddie at the Seashore, n. d. Creator: Catherine Greenaway
Eddie at the Seashore, n.d

Mrs. Pinchwife, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Mrs. Pinchwife, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896. Margery Pinchwife in male dress. Probably intended for an edition of Wycherleys Country Wife. Published in " The Best of Beardsley" edited by R

D Albert in Search of his Ideals, 1897. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
D Albert in Search of his Ideals, 1897. Chevalier d Albert, a character from " Mademoiselle de Maupin" by Theophile Gautier. Published in " The Best of Beardsley" edited by R. A

Mademoiselle de Maupin, 1897. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Mademoiselle de Maupin, 1897. For an intended edition of the book by Theophile Gautier, but published in a portfolio after the death of the artist (Beardsley)

Noah Smith, 1798. Creator: Ralph Earl
Noah Smith, 1798. Smith was chief justice of the Vermont Supreme Court

Portrait of a Young Man, 1749 / 52. Creator: John Wollaston
Portrait of a Young Man, 1749/52

Daniel Hubbard, 1764. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Daniel Hubbard, 1764. Boston merchant

Mail Breeches, Germany, late 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Mail Breeches, Germany, late 15th century

An Elegant Company, 1632. Creator: Pieter Codde
An Elegant Company, 1632

Mans Court Costume, c. 1936. Creator: Marie Mitchell
Mans Court Costume, c. 1936

Hunting Trousers, c. 1936. Creator: Mary E Humes
Hunting Trousers, c. 1936

Mans Coat and Waistcoat, c. 1936. Creator: Melita Hofmann
Mans Coat and Waistcoat, c. 1936

Mans Suit, c. 1936. Creator: Esther Hansen
Mans Suit, c. 1936

French general handing Directory order to Pope Pius VI after invasion of Rome... 1801
French general handing Directory order to Pope Pius VI after invasion of Rome, 15 February 1798, 1801

A man wearing a mask drinking a cup of coffee (Le Masque au Caffe), 1775. Title page to Divers Portraits

Richard Humphreys, the Celebrated Boxer Who Never Was Conquered, 1788

Hitching Post, c. 1938. Creator: George File
Hitching Post, c. 1938

Man and woman of Murcia, Spain, 1818
6338134 Man and woman of Murcia, Spain, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Murcia, Spain, 1818)

Elegant man in striped coat, era of Marie Antoinette
5893151 Elegant man in striped coat, era of Marie Antoinette. by Compte-Calix, Francois Claudius (1813-80); (add.info.: Elegant man in blue striped coat over black waistcoat and breeches)

Dandy, era of Marie Antoinette
5893147 Dandy, era of Marie Antoinette. by Compte-Calix, Francois Claudius (1813-80); (add.info.: Fashionable dandy man in pink coat, green breeches, bonnet with rosette, striped stockings and cane)

Portrait of a Gentleman, standing three-quarter length, Wearing a White Waistcoat
1765043 Portrait of a Gentleman, standing three-quarter length, Wearing a White Waistcoat, a Red Fur-Lined Cloak and Red Breeches, Pointing to a Map on a Table

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"Breeches: A Timeless Garment Spanning Art, Sport, and Rescue" From the iconic painting "The Ringers of Launcells Tower" by Frederick Smallfield to the historic engraving "Integrity retiring from Office. " in 1801, they have left their mark on various aspects of human culture. These knee-length trousers were not only a fashionable choice but also served practical purposes. In the countryside, a gentleman with his shire horse in Mid Wales epitomized rural elegance while wearing breeches. Meanwhile, a German circus scrap showcased how this versatile garment transcended borders and found its place even under the big top. Breeches had an unexpected connection to religion too - the BREECHES GENEVA BIBLE was a significant translation that shaped religious discourse during its time. Male Riding Dress in 1813 demonstrated how these trousers became an essential part of equestrian attire for both style and functionality. Sports icons like Jem Mace, renowned boxer of his time, proudly donned breeches as they stepped into the ring. Thomas Belcher's engraved portrait captured this essence perfectly. The litho print depicted him with vibrant colors that brought out his fierce determination. But it wasn't just fashion and sports where breeches made their mark; they played a crucial role in rescue operations as well. The use of the breeches buoy to save stranded crews such as Esras at East Runton highlighted their life-saving capabilities. The Board of Trade Rocket Apparatus further exemplified how technology combined with these trousers could save lives from shipwrecks. Even women embraced this once-masculine garment as seen in Woman Fencing 1930 - challenging societal norms while displaying grace and strength simultaneously. Throughout history, whether adorning gentlemen or empowering women athletes, whether saving lives or gracing works of art – they have proven themselves timeless garments capable of capturing our imagination across various domains.