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Caps Collection (page 8)

"From Reids Palace Hotel to the Welsh women road builders, they have always been a symbol of identity and belonging

Background imageCaps Collection: St Marylebone Grammar School, Marylebone Road, London NW1 (colour litho)

St Marylebone Grammar School, Marylebone Road, London NW1 (colour litho)
2800293 St Marylebone Grammar School, Marylebone Road, London NW1 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marylebone Grammar School, Marylebone Road)

Background imageCaps Collection: Merchant Taylors School, Charterhouse Square, London EC1 (colour litho)

Merchant Taylors School, Charterhouse Square, London EC1 (colour litho)
2800286 Merchant Taylors School, Charterhouse Square, London EC1 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merchant Taylors School, Charterhouse Square)

Background imageCaps Collection: Welsh coracle fishermen, Kilgerran, Pembrokeshire

Welsh coracle fishermen, Kilgerran, Pembrokeshire
Welsh coracle fishermen at Kilgerran, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. 1931

Background imageCaps Collection: After a propaganda speech to the Russian soldiers of Ochta, the Italian major Tonelli comes

After a propaganda speech to the Russian soldiers of Ochta, the Italian major Tonelli comes... (colour litho)
2808574 After a propaganda speech to the Russian soldiers of Ochta, the Italian major Tonelli comes... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCaps Collection: Group photo, Worcester Park Athletics Club, SW London

Group photo, Worcester Park Athletics Club, SW London (Surrey). Date: circa 1910

Background imageCaps Collection: Football trophies, medals and caps

Football trophies, medals and caps - Sheriff of London Charity Shield, Winners Medals and Losers Medal, Medal presented to each member of the team that heads the Southern League

Background imageCaps Collection: Joint commanders Hamilton and d Amade, WW1

Joint commanders Hamilton and d Amade, WW1
Joint commanders General Sir Ian Hamilton (left) and General d Amade of France (right). Date: 1914-1918

Background imageCaps Collection: Roman city of Bath, underfloor heating system

Roman city of Bath, underfloor heating system

Background imageCaps Collection: Cries of Paris - lottery ticket seller

Cries of Paris - lottery ticket seller

Background imageCaps Collection: Elves and Gnomes

Elves and Gnomes. 19th century

Background imageCaps Collection: Illustration, Merry Wives of Windsor, William Shakespeare

Illustration, Merry Wives of Windsor, William Shakespeare
Illustration by Kenny Meadows to The Merry Wives of Windsor, by William Shakespeare. Cast list with decorative skull and antlers. Date: 1840

Background imageCaps Collection: Steamer, Resolute, with passengers at Great Yarmouth

Steamer, Resolute, with passengers at Great Yarmouth
Steamer (double-ended ferry), Resolute, with passengers at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, owned by the Yarmouth & Gorleston Steamboat Company. Date: circa 1920

Background imageCaps Collection: Beaconsfield Concert Company, South Africa, 1903

Beaconsfield Concert Company, South Africa, 1903
Group photo, Beaconsfield Concert Company, South Africa. Date: 1903

Background imageCaps Collection: Ladbroke Football Club 1908-1909

Ladbroke Football Club 1908-1909
Group team photo, Ladbroke Football Club 1908-1909. Date: 1908-1909

Background imageCaps Collection: Poster, Women of the Forces, WW2

Poster, Women of the Forces, WW2
Poster, Women of the Forces, War Service Grants, Emergency Grants, Second World War. circa 1940

Background imageCaps Collection: Superman on the Stump - George Bernard Shaw 1910

Superman on the Stump - George Bernard Shaw 1910
Front cover of The Graphic, showing George Bernard Shaw taking part in a lively electioneering campaign, in Portsmouth. Date: 1910

Background imageCaps Collection: Beach fashions for women 1930

Beach fashions for women 1930
Model wearing the latest fashionable beach wear. 1930

Background imageCaps Collection: Advert for Lillywhites beach fashions 1930

Advert for Lillywhites beach fashions 1930
A model wearing three styles for beach wear for summer 1930. 1930

Background imageCaps Collection: Elderly woman in traditional costume, France

Elderly woman in traditional costume, France
Elderly woman in traditional costume with embroidered tunic, France. Date: 1922

Background imageCaps Collection: Woman at Les Ponts-de-Ce, Maine-et-Loire, France

Woman at Les Ponts-de-Ce, Maine-et-Loire, France, wearing traditional costume including an elaborate white lace cap. Date: 1922

Background imageCaps Collection: Woodcutter at work, Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France

Woodcutter at work, Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France
Woodcutter at work in the hunting forest at Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, near the famous Chateau de Chambord, built for King Francis I in the 16th century. Date: 1922

Background imageCaps Collection: Group of men and women at birthday celebration, Estonia

Group of men and women at birthday celebration, Estonia
Group of peasant men and women at a birthday celebration in the open air, Republic of Estonia. It is the birthday of the woman sitting on the right, with a dog on her lap. Date: 1922

Background imageCaps Collection: Peasant workers having a tea break, Republic of Estonia

Peasant workers having a tea break, Republic of Estonia
Peasant workers having an afternoon tea break, with black bread and weak tea from a samovar, Republic of Estonia. Date: 1922

Background imageCaps Collection: Air force pilot standing by his plane, Republic of Estonia

Air force pilot standing by his plane, Republic of Estonia. Date: 1922

Background imageCaps Collection: Two gamekeepers carrying pheasants and hares

Two gamekeepers carrying pheasants and hares after a days shooting. Date: 1922

Background imageCaps Collection: Domestic science at a girls English public school

Domestic science at a girls English public school, Sherborne, Dorset. Two young women are seen here ironing linen and collars. Date: 1922

Background imageCaps Collection: Two fishermen on a fishing smack, Suffolk, England

Two fishermen on a fishing smack, Suffolk, England, surrounded by coils of rope. Date: 1922

Background imageCaps Collection: Gift card, A Good Tip

Gift card, A Good Tip -- three bell boys in blue and yellow uniform with an umbrella, a coat and a hat. Date: 20th century

Background imageCaps Collection: German convalescent soldiers with hospital staff, WW1

German convalescent soldiers with hospital staff, WW1
German convalescent soldiers with hospital staff during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageCaps Collection: Uniformed men on parade

Uniformed men on parade

Background imageCaps Collection: Thames Boat Race - Oxford University Crew, 1894

Thames Boat Race - Oxford University Crew, 1894
Thames Boat Race - group photo of Oxford University Crew, 1894. 1894

Background imageCaps Collection: Margarine factory fighting food shortage, WW1

Margarine factory fighting food shortage, WW1
Margarine factory fighting a food shortage due to German submarine action during the First World War. 1914-1918

Background imageCaps Collection: Queen Mary visiting convalescent soldiers, WW1

Queen Mary visiting convalescent soldiers, WW1
Queen Mary visiting convalescent soldiers during the First World War. 1914-1918

Background imageCaps Collection: Army recruits at Lincoln Racecourse, WW1

Army recruits at Lincoln Racecourse, WW1
Kitcheners army - recruits at Lincoln Racecourse, being taught to use rifles, 4 September 1914, First World War. 1914

Background imageCaps Collection: Royal Navy recruitment office, Strand London, WW1

Royal Navy recruitment office, Strand London, WW1
Royal Navy recruitment office in The Strand, London, First World War. 1914-1918

Background imageCaps Collection: Charles Jarrott with early racing motor bicycle

Charles Jarrott with early racing motor bicycle
Early Motor Racing - Charles Jarrott with an early racing motor bicycle

Background imageCaps Collection: Charles Jarrott in Paris-Bordeaux race

Charles Jarrott in Paris-Bordeaux race
Early Racing - Charles Jarrott in Paris-Bordeaux race. 1899

Background imageCaps Collection: Three winners of the Circuit des Ardennes Race

Three winners of the Circuit des Ardennes Race
Early Motor Car Racing - Three winners of the Circuit des Ardennes Race (left to right) George Heath 1904, Baron De Crawhez 1903, Charles Jarrott 1902. circa 1904

Background imageCaps Collection: Nieces of Duchess of York selling RNLI flags

Nieces of Duchess of York selling RNLI flags
Jean and Elizabeth Elphinstone, nieces of the Duchess of York, selling Royal National Lifeboat Institute flags. 1935

Background imageCaps Collection: Postman delivering flowers on a Victorian greetings card

Postman delivering flowers on a Victorian greetings card
Postman delivering flowers on a three-dimensional Victorian greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageCaps Collection: The Australian Cricket Team 1884

The Australian Cricket Team 1884. 1884

Background imageCaps Collection: Sussex Cricket Team 1897

Sussex Cricket Team 1897. 1897

Background imageCaps Collection: Nottinghamshire Cricket Team 1898

Nottinghamshire Cricket Team 1898. 1898

Background imageCaps Collection: England Cricket Team, Lord s, 1896

England Cricket Team, Lord s, 1896. 1896

Background imageCaps Collection: Four sailor boys on a cutout greetings card

Four sailor boys on a cutout greetings card -- with my best wishes. (1 of 2) circa 1890s

Background imageCaps Collection: Women in national costume

Women in national costume (possibly Norwegian or Austrian). Date: circa 1920s




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"From Reids Palace Hotel to the Welsh women road builders, they have always been a symbol of identity and belonging. In this 1928 Madeira advertisement, gentlemen don their stylish caps as they explore the luxurious surroundings of the hotel. Meanwhile, skilled workers in Dry Stone Walling proudly wear their caps while constructing sturdy structures that stand the test of time. In a lively pub darts match, players sport their team's colorful caps, adding an element of camaraderie to the game. Picture No. 11768937 captures a moment frozen in time, where friends gather with their favorite caps on for a memorable day out. Club Caps & Colours signify loyalty and pride among sports enthusiasts across various disciplines. The Metropolitan Police B Division officers dutifully wear their caps while ensuring safety during football matches - a testament to both authority and unity. The Staffordshire Regiment soldiers march forward with determination under their distinctive regimental caps, ready to face any challenge that comes their way. Similarly, Welsh women road builders break gender barriers as they don hard hats alongside traditional flatcaps while contributing to infrastructure development in South Wales. Blacksmiths outside their forge showcase strength and craftsmanship wearing protective leather aprons and classic blacksmith's cap - symbols of tradition passed down through generations. Grenadier Guards at St Michaels Mount epitomize elegance and discipline as they stand tall in iconic bearskin hats - an unmistakable sight synonymous with British military heritage. GWR navvies working tirelessly in Treffgarne exemplify resilience wearing practical workman's cloth cap amidst demanding labor on railway construction projects – true unsung heroes shaping our transportation networks. Lastly, four early women police officers dressed smartly in uniform during World War I demonstrate courage breaking societal norms whilst sporting official police issue headgear – paving the way for future generations of female law enforcement professionals. " Caps throughout history have not only served functional purposes but also acted as emblems representing diverse communities, professions, and achievements.