Dandy Collection

Hercule Poirot
HERCULE POIROT the Belgian detective, hero of many of Christies books

Chesterfield / Vanity Fair
Lord Chesterfield elegantly dressed in morning coat, grey striped trousers, town boots, shirt with high all-round collar, black tie, top hat, pink carnation & white gloves

RICHARD BEAU NASH The dandy in his younger days when Beau was an appropriate sobriquet : later, alas, he put on weight, despite the health-giving waters of Bath

Dorian Gray by Curtain
Dorian Gray

Early Bicycles
A variety of early bicycles, including two varieties of the Celerifere of 1793 (1 & 2), the Draisienne (Dandy-Horse) of 1819 (3) and Gompertzs Velocipede (4)

The Railway Station, Port Carlisle, Cumbria
The Railway Station, Port Carlisle, Wigton, Cumbria, England. Showing a Horse Drawn Dandy Car - Built by the North British Railway Date: 1900s

The Dandy Doctor by Edward Marris with music by Dudley Powell. First produced at the Avenue Theatre in Sunderland, 26 March 1900. Touring to the Palace Theatre, Newcastle, 22 June for six nights

Worth Getting Up For!, 1929 (pen & ink on paper)
3247617 Worth Getting Up For!, 1929 (pen & ink on paper) by Whistler, Rex (1905-44); 12.7x15.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Commissioned by Shell Petroleum, April 1929); English

Macmillans Bicycle
Kirkpatrick Macmillan and his early Dandy Horse bicycle

Dombey & Son - Carles Dickens - Mr Toots and the Chicken
Charles Dickens - Dombey & Son. Mr Toots - a student at Dr Blimbers school (who loves Florence but marries Susan) - pictured with his prizefighter companion, the Chicken. Date: circa 1902

Portrait of Count Robert de Montesquiou. Artist: Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931)
Portrait of Count Robert de Montesquiou. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618) from Lodges British Portraits
KW179293 Portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618) from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bunny Roger
Neil Munro (" Bunny" ) Roger (June 9, 1911 in London - April 27, 1997 in London) English couturier, war hero, and dandy

Man falling off a broken chair at a dinner party causing a servant to spill a soup tureen over him. Other guests shocked, servants amused. More Miseries

Smartly dressed man on a comic greetings card with verse and pull tab. Date: circa 1850s

Monstrosities of 1819 & 1820, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving)
2636975 Monstrosities of 1819 & 1820, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Last of the Dandies
Popular Plays: " The Last of the Dandies" A kindly Policeman leads two young toffs homeward after having far too much debauchery for one evening... Date: circa 1900

Alec ( Sir Affable ) Knowles - Theatrical Journalist
Alec (" Sir Affable" ) Knowles (1851-1917) - Theatrical Journalist and member of Londons notorious Pelican Club

Alfred Count D orsay
Alfred, COUNT D ORSAY artist, dandy and wit

Great Macdermott / Feather
THE GREAT MACDERMOTT (Gilbert Hastings Farrell) Music hall singer of patriotic songs: I ll strike you with a feather

Arthur Bourchier / Vf 1896
Black tailcoat & trousers, white waistcoat with roll collar & cut low revealing an expanse of shirt front, stand collar & white tie, gold watch chain & orchid buttonhole

L eau. Water. Print from the magazine La Guirlande des Mois, published annually from 1917 - 1921. After a work by French illustrator George Barbier, 1882 - 1932

Fashionable gentleman in coat, era of Marie Antoinette
5893570 Fashionable gentleman in coat, era of Marie Antoinette.; (add.info.: Fashionable gentleman in coat, breeches and boots with cane and hat, era of Marie Antoinette)

The Drunken Dandy, after Felicien Rops. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000864 The Drunken Dandy, after Felicien Rops. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Fashionable woman with African pageboy holding up her huge hairdo. 18th century caricature
FLO4657038 Fashionable woman with African pageboy holding up her huge hairdo. 18th century caricature. Lithograph from Paul Lacroix 'The Eighteenth Century: Its Institutions, Customs

A line of people bringing boxes and crates to a porter. He says, Of course, with pleasure
FLO4691465 A line of people bringing boxes and crates to a porter. He says, Of course, with pleasure. He thinks, These animals take me for a conveyor belt

Two ladies dressing before a mirror in a parlor, 19th century. She says, The pink really suits you dear
FLO4691390 Two ladies dressing before a mirror in a parlor, 19th century. She says, The pink really suits you dear. She thinks, And makes you look 10 years older

Young gentleman in the study of an advisor reading a letter. He says, I'm entirely at your disposal
FLO4691288 Young gentleman in the study of an advisor reading a letter. He says, I'm entirely at your disposal. He thinks, Another free dinner

Caricature of fashions of the late 18th century: women in tall wigs with garden of flowers in her bosom
FLO4717979 Caricature of fashions of the late 18th century: women in tall wigs with garden of flowers in her bosom, and macaroni in a tall wig with extravagant mass of hair tied at the back

Man in double-breasted suit with wide lapels examining photographic plates
FLO4709902 Man in double-breasted suit with wide lapels examining photographic plates, and another in a single-breasted sports suit worn over a wool pullover. In the background, a bellows camera

Fashionable men in three-piece suits with wide lapels exchanging business cards. Color printed fashion plate by W. A
FLO4709749 Fashionable men in three-piece suits with wide lapels exchanging business cards. Color printed fashion plate by W. A

Fashionable people watching a horse and trap breakdown in front of the gambling hell
FLO4618958 Fashionable people watching a horse and trap breakdown in front of the gambling hell. William Crockford stands at the door. Exterior of Fishmongers Hall, a Regular break down

Man in long double-breasted town overcoat with bowler hat and cane, and man in single-breasted Raglan coat with cane
FLO4709889 Man in long double-breasted town overcoat with bowler hat and cane, and man in single-breasted Raglan coat with cane. In the background is the Victoria Memorial on the Mall

Fashionable dandies and belles flirting in the Jardin du Palais Royal, or the Garden of the Palais Royal, Paris
FLO4656941 Fashionable dandies and belles flirting in the Jardin du Palais Royal, or the Garden of the Palais Royal, Paris

Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, man in high wig looking at a reflection in a mirror
FLO4717964 Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, man in high wig looking at a reflection in a mirror, while a fawning barber trims a wig

Two gentlemen composers in a music room before a piano, 19th century. The portly man says
FLO4691436 Two gentlemen composers in a music room before a piano, 19th century. The portly man says, I'd give three operas to have created your romance

Two mothers in a parlor with their sons, 19th century. She says, My little Charles isn't in the best of health
FLO4691382 Two mothers in a parlor with their sons, 19th century. She says, My little Charles isn't in the best of health. She thinks, Nor so common and clumsy

Two ladies talking in a parlor watching a woman paint in oils. She says, How many more virtues and talents
FLO4691378 Two ladies talking in a parlor watching a woman paint in oils. She says, How many more virtues and talents... She thinks, To remain a woman

Gentlemen and lady playing cards in a parlour, while others dance in the next room
FLO4691351 Gentlemen and lady playing cards in a parlour, while others dance in the next room. He says, you've hit a lucky one

Widow and young man taking coffee in a restaurant talking to a stone mason
FLO4691319 Widow and young man taking coffee in a restaurant talking to a stone mason. She says, And don't forgot in large letters, A good father, fine spouse, he leaves an inconsolable widow

Gentleman meeting an old man in a parlour. Good to see you recovered, dear uncle
FLO4691297 Gentleman meeting an old man in a parlour. Good to see you recovered, dear uncle. (It puts back the inheritance, but it's fine)

Lady saying goodbye to a gentleman in a parlour. She says, Bon voyage, and hurry back! She thinks, Good riddance
FLO4691282 Lady saying goodbye to a gentleman in a parlour. She says, Bon voyage, and hurry back! She thinks, Good riddance

Gentleman and old lady in a hotel room watched by a porter. He says, You can count on me to use all my credit
FLO4691265 Gentleman and old lady in a hotel room watched by a porter. He says, You can count on me to use all my credit. He thinks, She's old, ugly and she's soliciting me

Woman seated on a sofa flattering an ugly man. One is never ugly with a distinguished figure
FLO4691228 Woman seated on a sofa flattering an ugly man. One is never ugly with a distinguished figure. Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Jean Gabriel Scheffer

Lady receiving a rose from a gentleman in a park under a statue. She says, It's not a favor, it's only fair
FLO4691552 Lady receiving a rose from a gentleman in a park under a statue. She says, It's not a favor, it's only fair

Lady and gentleman wearing a wig in a parlor, 19th century. She says, A wig? Really, I never guessed
FLO4691537 Lady and gentleman wearing a wig in a parlor, 19th century. She says, A wig? Really, I never guessed... She thinks, It's a plain as the nose on your face

Woman meeting a portly dandy in a parlour with large mirror and sofa. Charmed to meet you! (What an oaf)
FLO4691295 Woman meeting a portly dandy in a parlour with large mirror and sofa. Charmed to meet you! (What an oaf!) Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Jean

Gentleman presenting a lady with a necklace in a parlor. She says, It's madness, my friend! Am I worth it
FLO4691424 Gentleman presenting a lady with a necklace in a parlor. She says, It's madness, my friend! Am I worth it? She thinks, The stones are so tiny

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"Dandy: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Style" Step into the world of dandies, where sophistication meets flamboyance. Just like the pages of "Just Dandy" by David Wright, these men embody a certain charm that is hard to resist. Picture Hercule Poirot, with his meticulous grooming and impeccable taste in fashion, solving mysteries while looking effortlessly chic. One cannot discuss dandies without mentioning RICHARD BEAU NASH, an influential figure in 18th-century society who set the standards for gentlemanly behavior and refined attire. Chesterfield and Vanity Fair became synonymous with elegance thanks to their portrayal of these fashionable gentlemen. In Oscar Wilde's masterpiece "Dorian Gray, " Lord Henry Wotton exemplifies the epitome of dandyism with his extravagant lifestyle and obsession with youth. Early bicycles were not only a mode of transportation but also a statement piece for these stylish individuals as they glided through town. Boldini's mesmerizing portrait captures Count Robert de Montesquiou's allure perfectly—a true embodiment of what it means to be a dandy. Charles Dickens introduced us to Mr Toots from "Dombey & Son, " whose quirky personality added an endearing touch to this tale filled with social hierarchies. Bunny Roger was another notable figure known for his sartorial choices that turned heads wherever he went. L'eau print by George Barbier showcases how even something as simple as water can be transformed into art when seen through the eyes of a dandy. But let us not forget those humorous moments that make life more enjoyable—a man falling off a broken chair at a dinner party or finding amusement in smartly dressed men on comic greetings cards—dandies bring joy even in unexpected ways. The legacy of dandies lives on, reminding us all that style is not just about clothes; it is an attitude—an expression of individuality.