Breeches Collection (#8)

High Change in Bond Street or la Politesse du Grande Monde
2562156 High Change in Bond Street or la Politesse du Grande Monde, 1796 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Making Decent, i. e. Broad Bottomites getting into the Grand Costume, pub
2636968 Making Decent, i.e. Broad Bottomites getting into the Grand Costume, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

A new way to pay the National Debt, pub. 21st April, 1786 (hand coloured engraving)
2636952 A new way to pay the National Debt, pub. 21st April, 1786 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man and woman of the Land of Fire or Tierra del Fugo, 1818. Yaghan people wearing sea-calf skin cloaks and woven skirts. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical

Women of the Isle of Nio or Ios, Greece, 1818. One woman spins yarn on a spinning wheel and another holds a spindle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present

The last of the boulevard lions, 1853. Fashionable people outside Tortonis ice cream cafe. Dandies in top hats, jacquettes and striped pants

An official ball in the Strasbourg Theatre, 1805
Fashionable women in ball gowns and turbans at a theater. An official ball in the Strasbourg Theatre, 1805. Guests dancing in the background. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Dress maker strolling in the Tuileries, 1802
strolling in the Tuileries, below the river terrace, 1802. She wears a bonnet with ribbons, dress and apron, and carries a hat box and bolts of fabric. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Gentleman in carrick coat in Frascati s, Paris
Gentleman putting on carrick coat while leaving a fashionable salon. A public room at Frascati s, Paris, Year VIII, 1800. Famous salon for parties, balls, concerts and gambling

Boys in jackets and breeches with Merveilleuse, 1800
Boys in jackets and breeches with Merveilleuse in Roman robe with bonnet and spencer jacket. Little Patriots, Year VIII, 1800. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Fashionable Incroyables in a gambling den, 1800
Fashionable Incroyables in high-collar jackets at a gambling table with young woman and croupier. A gambling hell in the Palais Royal, Year VIII, 1800

Pedlar and his dog in the window of Saint Mary-at-Lambeth
Pedlar and his dog in the stained glass window of the church at Saint Mary-at-Lambeth. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries

Sailors in front of a decorated ships stern
Frontispiece illustration showing 18th and 19th century sailors in front of a decorated ships stern. Woodblock print by J

English huntsman fording a river with fox hounds, 19th century. Facey Romford urging his horse up the opposite river bank. Captain Spurrier cut down by Romford

King Henry VIII of England celebrating May Day with his first queen Catherine of Aragon, circa 1509. He is dressed in anachronistic Victorian outfit of top hat, coat, chain breeches and boots

Henry VIII of England meeting Francis I of France on horseback at the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7 June 1520. Coats of arms hang from trees and knights in armor and heralds gather for a tournament

Woman with parasol, era of Marie Antoinette
Woman in draped skirt over striped petticoats, with parasol and bonnet, era of Marie Antoinette. La Nymphe galante au Palais Royal, bonnet a la Richard

President d Administration Municipale during the period of the Directoire (1795-99
CHT293666 President d Administration Municipale during the period of the Directoire (1795-99) in France (coloured engraving) by Garneray

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a miser with bags of gold coins on a table. Death and the Miser. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by Benedictus Antonio

Woman in flower-trimmed outfit, era of Marie Antoinette
Woman in extravagant tall floral bonnet, wearing a fichu and corsage, flower-trimmed pale green dress, holding a fan. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by Ch

Woman with large fur muff, era of Marie Antoinette
Woman in bonnet, long crimson coat over white petticoats, with both hands in a huge fur muff. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by Ap

Fashionable woman in dress with rosettes, era of Marie
Fashionable woman in petite maitresse style: pink dress ornamented with green flower rosettes, bonnet with flowers. Handcolored engraving by E

Woman in chapeau and redingote, era of Marie Antoinette
Fashionable woman in flowery chapeau and veil, wearing a fichu and green velvet redingote over a grey silk dress and holding a cane. Era of Marie Antoinette. Handcolored engraving by A

Bendigo (aquatint)
BSA273467 Bendigo (aquatint) by Hunt, Charles (Snr.) (1803-77); 55x68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: William Thompson (known as Bendigo) (1811-80); ); eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English

James Belcher, 1820 (colour litho)
BSA273446 James Belcher, 1820 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 35x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: James (Jim, Jem) Belcher (1781-1811)

Mendoza (aquatint)
BSA273439 Mendoza (aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 61.5x48 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel Mendoza (c.1765-1836)

Richard Humphreys, 1788 (litho)
BSA273435 Richard Humphreys, 1788 (litho) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810) (after); 73.5x57 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Humphries (c.1760-1827)

Traditional Austrian dancers and band - Innsbruck
Traditional Austrian National dancers and band - Innsbruck, Austria. The Funny Wipptaler Date: circa 1910s

Edward Austen Knight (1768-1852) at the time of his Grand Tour (oil on canvas)
CHW149405 Edward Austen Knight (1768-1852) at the time of his Grand Tour (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Jane Austen Society, on loan to Chawton House Library, UK; English

Cartoon, A Friend at Court (John Bright)
Cartoon, A Friend at Court -- a satirical comment on the radical Liberal MP John Bright, a Quaker (hence the friend pun), who had recently obtained a Cabinet position (President of the Board of Trade)

Cartoon, A Dress Rehearsal (John Bright)
Cartoon, A Dress Rehearsal -- a satirical comment on the radical Liberal MP John Brights expectation that he might obtain a Cabinet position in the next Liberal government

Lord Buckingham (1592-1628) and Queen Anne of Austria (1601-66), c. 1886 (oil on canvas)
AGR213776 Lord Buckingham (1592-1628) and Queen Anne of Austria (1601-66), c.1886 (oil on canvas) by Bakalowicz, Wladyslaw (1833-1907); 49x57.5 cm; Private Collection; Agra Art, Warsaw

Bombardinian (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193432 Bombardinian (hand-coloured etching) by English School, (18th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Isaac Bitton, engraved by P. Roberts, published 1822 (colour litho)
STC203619 Isaac Bitton, engraved by P. Roberts, published 1822 (colour litho) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Uncorking Old Sherry, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190487 Uncorking Old Sherry, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 35.8x25.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Right Honourable Catch Singers, published by William Humphrey in 1783
NCO190475 The Right Honourable Catch Singers, published by William Humphrey in 1783 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A Coward comforted, or A Scene immediately after the Duel, published by J
NCO191701 A Coward comforted, or A Scene immediately after the Duel, published by J. Aitken in 1789 (hand-coloured etching) by English School

A Prince and a Poltron, published by J. Aitken in 1789 (etching)
NCO191700 A Prince and a Poltron, published by J. Aitken in 1789 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Delicious Weather, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193127 Delicious Weather, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

William Pitt (1759-1806) 1780 (engraving)
NCO189773 William Pitt (1759-1806) 1780 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: youngest Prime Minister)

A Right Honourable, alias a Sans-Culotte, published by J. Fores in 1792 (etching)
NCO189759 A Right Honourable, alias a Sans-Culotte, published by J. Fores in 1792 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

A matinee in the Jardin des Tuileries, from Twenty-four Subjects
STC174279 A matinee in the Jardin des Tuileries, from Twenty-four Subjects, Exhibiting the Costume of Paris, engraved by Charles Joseph Hullmandel (1789-1850)

Boy and girl dancing
Boy in a blue suit and knee length breeches dancing with a girl in a blue dress. Artist: Ellen Jessie Andrews Date: 1904

The Jester named Don Juan of Austria, c. 1632 / 35 (oil on canvas)
SCP38871 The Jester named Don Juan of Austria, c.1632/35 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 210x123 cm; Prado, Madrid

Francis Basset, 1st Baron of Dunstanville, 1778 (oil on canvas)
SCP38083 Francis Basset, 1st Baron of Dunstanville, 1778 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); 221x157 cm; Prado, Madrid

A smart corner of the rue de Richelieu, the East Indian Companys warehouse in 1854, 1898 (litho)
5913083 A smart corner of the rue de Richelieu, the East Indian Companys warehouse in 1854, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info)

Couple waiting for the Saint-Cloud coach, Place de la Concorde, 1806. She in deep bonnet and high-waisted coat
5913043 Couple waiting for the Saint-Cloud coach, Place de la Concorde, 1806. She in deep bonnet and high-waisted coat, he in hat, coat, breeches and boots

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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.