Chaps Collection (#2)

Trailing Texas Longhorns (oil on canvas)
PNP244877 Trailing Texas Longhorns (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Cattle Drive, 1898 (w / c on paper)
PNP274167 Cattle Drive, 1898 (w/c on paper) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

Montana Cowboy, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
NUL126381 Montana Cowboy, c.1880 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Library of Congress, Washington D.C. USA; American, out of copyright

Turn Him Loose, Bill, c. 1893 (oil on canvas)
PNP244886 Turn Him Loose, Bill, c.1893 (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 63.5x83.8 cm; American Museum of Western Art - The Anschutz Collection, Denver, Colorado

Bronco-Buster (bronze)
PNP244884 Bronco-Buster (bronze) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

Celebrating the Queens Jubilee at Abbottabad, Punjaub (engraving)
1050563 Celebrating the Queens Jubilee at Abbottabad, Punjaub (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrating the Queens Jubilee at Abbottabad)

His First Lesson, from Colliers Weekly, pub. 1903 (colour litho)
3664603 His First Lesson, from Colliers Weekly, pub.1903 (colour litho) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Black cowboy and horse, c. 1890-1920 (b / w photo)
DPL415512 Black cowboy and horse, c.1890-1920 (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; eDenver Public Library; American, out of copyright

A Vaquero (oil on panel)
CH202406 A Vaquero (oil on panel) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Buffalo Bills cowboys (b / w photo)
PNP247814 Buffalo Bills cowboys (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel William Frederick Cody; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Cowboys drinking in a Texas saloon, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
PNP249364 Cowboys drinking in a Texas saloon, c.1890 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

American cowboy in Kansas, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
PNP244859 American cowboy in Kansas, c.1880 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Experiences of some "New Chums"in Australia (engraving)
1044904 Experiences of some " New Chums" in Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiences of some " New Chums" in Australia)

Shirley Kellogg and Harry Tate on stage at the Hippodrome during a performance of " Toyland". 14th January 1916

Boy dressed as cowboy Jeff Arnold for a Reveille feature on dressing up 2nd December 1957

Tiller Girl Janet Leigh December 1951 Bennett 9 / 12 / 1951 B5783 / 3
Tiller Girl Janet Leigh December 1951 Bennett 9/12/1951 B5783/3

SWISS CHAPS IN HATS
Two young Swiss men, sleeves rolled up, smile for the camera! Date: 1930s

LEAPFROG CHAPS 1930S
One suited chap leaps over another. Date: 1930

Photograph by Joseph Green, Bridge Street, Caversham, Reading showing a group of jolly chaps having a lot of fun in long rowing boats on the River Thames at Caversham. Date: circa 1895

Texas Rodeo
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Cowboy Riding a Steer
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The Barbel, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving)

North America; USA; Wyoming; Shell; Cowboy at Full Gallop Riding the Range

Meakers advertisement
Advertisement for menswear stores, Meakers of London, depicting a dapper chap seated in front a picture of a very crowded Henley Regatta. 1927

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

Pegoraro vaquero wearing wooly chaps Spanish
Pegoraro(?) vaquero wearing wooly chaps; Spanish; about 1870; Hand-colored albumen silver print

Cowboy

Lighting up a pipe - Volendam, The Netherlands
" Can I light it again?" Two old tars at Volendam, The Netherlands lighting up. Note the fine examples of traditional clothing and footwear in evidence on this card. circa 1913

NAT LOVE (b. 1854). Also known as Deadwood Dick. American cowboy. Oil over a photograph

RALPH E. MADSEN (1897-1948). American cowboy. The Worlds Tallest Man in circus sideshows and known as Sky High Madison and High Bill Madesen due to his 7 6" height

REMINGTON: COWBOY, 1887. An Arizona Cowboy. Drawing, 1887, by Frederic Remington (1861-1908)

County of London Rifle Shooting Championship - The Competitors and Results. Date: circa 1930

Two Gentlemen from Burkovina - a territory now split between Romania and the Ukraine. Date: circa 1907

Who said Liar? Confident young chap tells a likely fib
Who Said Liar? - A red-faced rather-awkward-looking young chaps tells a rather tall tale: " And Bai Jove She fell in love with me on the spot, Doncherknow" ! Date: 1910

Four men on a 1931 / 32 Raleigh motorcycle holding beer bottle
Four young men holding large beer bottles on a 1931/32 Raleigh motorcycle and sidecar in a studio circa 1936

Mens knitwear pattern, 1950s
Front cover of a 1950s knitting pattern featuring two dapper chaps wearing hand knitted pullovers. Date: c.1953

Ladies Read at Table
Bored with male-dominated conversation, women find their own diversions in cards, books and magazines; the chaps seem rather peeved... Date: 1927

Military Style 1790
A French soldier in uniform - and a fashionable dress which echoes the military style, enabling revolutionary ladies to demonstrate their solidarity with the chaps Date: 1790

Pair of jolly young chaps off to the pub in Littlehampton, West Sussex Date: circa 1946

Two Chaps stroll along the Littlehampton Waterfront
Two young Chaps stroll along the Littlehampton (West Sussex) Waterfront. Date: 1933

The arrival of the nuts at Murrays Club, 1914
Arrival of the nuts at Murrays nightclub in Beak Street, London. Nut, or knut was a commonly used term to describe dandyish gentleman swells. Date: 1914

The Bystander Christmas Number, 1929
Inside front cover of The Bystander Christmas Number 1929 featuring a page of vignettes showing entertainment and nightlife scenes, while in the centre, two dandyish chaps sip champagne. Date: 1929

Willss tobacco advert by H. M. Bateman
Advertisement by H. M. Bateman for Willss Cut Golden Bar tobacco featuring a gent seated in a comfortable armchair wearing a smoking jacket in a state of pipe smoking ecstasy. Date: 1929

Silhouette artist about town - Burlington Arcade
The Burlington Arcade in Piccadilly depicted in silhouette with a number of dandyish young men, popularly known as knuts parading along or pausing to look in the arcades shop windows. Date: 1914

What Piccadilly Circus looks like in the early morning
A typical early morning scene in Piccadilly Circus, showing a a smart gentleman in a hansom, heading westward towards Piccadilly, perhaps from a club (the caption suggests the Garrick)

Antelope Trapper
Tom Redford of Fort Davis, in charge of the antelope trapping project, seen here on horseback on a hilltop overlooking the drive, U.S.A. Date: 1930s

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"Chaps: The Timeless Symbol of the Wild West" Step into the untamed world of cowboys and experience their rugged lifestyle through the captivating images captured by renowned photographer Laton Alton Huffman in August 1904. In one such photograph, we meet Honeycut, a fearless cowboy astride his loyal steed White Star on the vast plains of Montana. His weathered face tells tales of countless adventures under the open sky. While chaps may seem like mere clothing accessories to some, they hold a significant place in Western culture. A Dewars advertisement from that era showcases how these leather leg coverings were not only practical but also fashionable for cowboys who valued both style and functionality. The legendary artist Charles M. Russell immortalized the spirit of the cowboy through his evocative drawings. One such piece titled "RUSSELL: THE COWBOY" transports us back to an era where they were worn with pride as symbols of strength and resilience. Even Mexican Cowboys found their way into Buffalo Bill's Wild West Shows, blending cultures and showcasing their unique horsemanship skills while donning traditional chaps. These oil-over-photograph creations from around 1900 capture their vibrant energy against a backdrop of excitement and adventure. NAT LOVE, better known as Deadwood Dick, was another iconic figure who left an indelible mark on Western history. An oil painting over a photograph captures Love's charismatic presence as he proudly wears his trusty chaps - a testament to his daring exploits as a celebrated African American cowboy. Fast forward to present times; weekend ramblers embrace nostalgia by donning classic attire reminiscent of old-world charm. Chaps remain an essential part of their ensemble, symbolizing an enduring connection to our rich heritage. Beyond its association with cowboys alone, they have transcended boundaries into various realms - even knitting patterns. The Robin knitting pattern featuring an old chap with a pipe pays homage to the timeless appeal of these leather leg coverings.