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Dapper Collection (#3)

"Dapper: A Timeless Elegance that Transcends Eras" Hercule Poirot, the epitome sophistication, solving mysteries with his impeccable style and sharp wit

Background imageDapper Collection: Old Maid card - The Rake

Old Maid card - The Rake. circa 1940s

Background imageDapper Collection: Caricature of Charles Sugden, English actor

Caricature of Charles Sugden, English actor
Caricature of Charles Sugden (1850-1921), English actor and racing enthusiast. 1880

Background imageDapper Collection: Caricature of Willing and Myers

Caricature of Willing and Myers
Caricature, Messrs Willing and Myers -- they are both " on the job". Possibly a reference to James Washington Myers (1823-1892) and his circus tours. 1880

Background imageDapper Collection: Cartoon, Why should these two be committed for Trial?

Cartoon, Why should these two be committed for Trial?
Cartoon, Why should these two interesting Gentlemen be committed for Trial? 1879

Background imageDapper Collection: Caricature, The Two Harry Ulphs

Caricature, The Two Harry Ulphs, involved in the London theatre world as actors, singers and managers. 1882

Background imageDapper Collection: Caricature, two Princes and John Hollingshead, manager

Caricature, two Princes and John Hollingshead, manager
Caricature, two princes (Prince Albert Victor and Prince George) and John Hollingshead, manager, at the entrance to the Gaiety Theatre, London

Background imageDapper Collection: Caricature of Edward Smith Willard, English actor

Caricature of Edward Smith Willard, English actor
Caricature of Edward Smith Willard (1853-1915), English actor, popular as a stage villain. 1882

Background imageDapper Collection: Caricature of Edward, Prince of Wales and Squire Bancroft

Caricature of Edward, Prince of Wales and Squire Bancroft
Caricature of Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) and Sir Squire Bancroft (1841-1926), English actor-manager. Bancroft speaks condescendingly to the Prince

Background imageDapper Collection: Caricature of Tom Cannon, jockey and trainer

Caricature of Tom Cannon, jockey and trainer
Caricature of Tom Cannon (1846-1917), British flat racing jockey and trainer. 1883

Background imageDapper Collection: Caricature of Thomas Gibson Bowles, magazine founder

Caricature of Thomas Gibson Bowles, magazine founder
Caricature of Thomas (Tommy) Gibson Bowles (1841-1922), founder of Vanity Fair and The Lady magazines. 1881

Background imageDapper Collection: Caricature of the actor Charles Sugden

Caricature of the actor Charles Sugden -- There you are wrong again, Mademoiselle. late 19th century

Background imageDapper Collection: Mens knitwear pattern, 1950s

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

Background imageDapper Collection: Young man sitting on a bench on a greetings card

Young man sitting on a bench on a greetings card. Next to him is a tree which opens out in three-dimensional paper. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDapper Collection: Tweed Coat 1909

Tweed Coat 1909
Sir Edward Daniel Walker in a grey tweed sac style overcoat with fly-front & tan collar, a bowler hat, trousers with a front crease, black boots & tan spats / gaiters. Date: 1909

Background imageDapper Collection: Costume / Richard Wallace

Costume / Richard Wallace
Art Connoisseur Richard Wallace wears a top hat, lounging jacket, pale grey trousers which appear to be strapped under the instep, a pale waistcoat & necktie. Date: 1873

Background imageDapper Collection: Male Walking Dress 1827

Male Walking Dress 1827
An English gentleman in tailored country clothing for which England was renowned. His coat is cut away at the front revealing a glimpse of the waistcoat beneath. Date: 1827

Background imageDapper Collection: Dapper Chap Curling 1914

Dapper Chap Curling 1914
A dapper young man prepares to play, during a winter match. Date: 1914

Background imageDapper Collection: William Walker, 1st Baron Wavertree

William Walker, 1st Baron Wavertree
William Hall Walker, 1st Baron Wavertree (1856 1933), British businessman, politician, art collector, and an important figure in Thoroughbred racehorse breeding. Date: 1912

Background imageDapper Collection: Teck / Alexander / Vf 1908

Teck / Alexander / Vf 1908
PRINCE ALEXANDER OF TECK Soldier, married Princess Alice of Albany, granddaughter of Queen Victoria Date: 1874 - 1957

Background imageDapper Collection: Anthony Hope Hawkins / Pho

Anthony Hope Hawkins / Pho
ANTHONY HOPE HAWKINS alias ANTHONY HOPE English novelist and playwright Date: 1863 - 1933

Background imageDapper Collection: Arthur Cecil / Vanity Fair

Arthur Cecil / Vanity Fair
ARTHUR CECIL Date: -

Background imageDapper Collection: Marquess of Bute / V Fair

Marquess of Bute / V Fair
Marquess of Bute Date: -

Background imageDapper Collection: Alfred Butt / Vanity Fair

Alfred Butt / Vanity Fair
ALFRED BUTT Impresario Date: -

Background imageDapper Collection: Pizarro (Dapper)

Pizarro (Dapper)
FRANCISCO PIZARRO Spanish conquistador, conqueror of Peru Date: 1475? - 1541

Background imageDapper Collection: Young man in garden with small dog

Young man in garden with small dog
Young man in a white suit sitting in a garden with a small black dog. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageDapper Collection: Basket stitch mens cardigan, circa 1941

Basket stitch mens cardigan, circa 1941
A sketch of a knitted cardigan, featuring simply but effective use of basket stitch. Date: c. 1941

Background imageDapper Collection: V-neck sweater, circa 1941

V-neck sweater, circa 1941
This dapper chap obligingly models a classic V-neck sweater in cable stitch, ideal for sports wear. Date: c. 1941

Background imageDapper Collection: Changes in fashion between 1914 and 1915 by Fish

Changes in fashion between 1914 and 1915 by Fish
Oh! what a change is there; The tango nut wears a martial air, And Eve is dressed a la militaire. A cartoon charting the rapid change in fashion after the start of World War I

Background imageDapper Collection: Advert for Moss Bros summer suits for men 1934

Advert for Moss Bros summer suits for men 1934
Summer suits of fine quality in attractive new seasons materials, ready for immediate wear. 1934

Background imageDapper Collection: Advert for Kenneth Durward sports suits 1934

Advert for Kenneth Durward sports suits 1934
The KD sports suit for comfort and distinction.. The house of Durward has long studied the needs of the out-of doors man. KD sports suit is eloquent, not only of style, quality and fine tailoring

Background imageDapper Collection: Creighton Hale - American silent film actor

Creighton Hale - American silent film actor
Patrick Creighton Hale FitzGerald Senior ( Creighton Hale ) (1882-1965) - American silent film actor. A Pathe Serial Star. Starred in The Exploits of Elaine with Pearl White (1914). Date: circa 1915

Background imageDapper Collection: Caricature, Sir John French as a Frenchman, WW1

Caricature, Sir John French as a Frenchman, WW1
Caricature of Field Marshal Sir John French, British Army officer, depicted as a Frenchman at the start of the First World War. He led the BEF (British Expeditionary Force) from August 1914

Background imageDapper Collection: Portrait of Robert (1855-1921) Count of Montesquiou-Fezensac, 1879 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Robert (1855-1921) Count of Montesquiou-Fezensac, 1879 (oil on canvas)
XIR96279 Portrait of Robert (1855-1921) Count of Montesquiou-Fezensac, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Doucet, Henri Lucien (1856-95); 130x86 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageDapper Collection: Advertisement for The Rex Tailor-Made Shirt, c. 1890 (engraving

Advertisement for The Rex Tailor-Made Shirt, c. 1890 (engraving
XJF701474 Advertisement for The " Rex" Tailor-Made Shirt, c.1890 (engraving and letterpress) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDapper Collection: Count Robert de Montesquiou (1855-1921) 1897 (oil on canvas)

Count Robert de Montesquiou (1855-1921) 1897 (oil on canvas)
XIR31865 Count Robert de Montesquiou (1855-1921) 1897 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 160x82.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageDapper Collection: Parisian advertisement for fashionable masculine clothing, 1865 (colour litho)

Parisian advertisement for fashionable masculine clothing, 1865 (colour litho)
XIR391102 Parisian advertisement for fashionable masculine clothing, 1865 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Chateau de Compiegne, Oise

Background imageDapper Collection: Hansom Cab (chalk & crayon on paper)

Hansom Cab (chalk & crayon on paper)
XCF261699 Hansom Cab (chalk & crayon on paper) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageDapper Collection: Zachary Zakarian, c. 1885 (pastel on board)

Zachary Zakarian, c. 1885 (pastel on board)
XIR238651 Zachary Zakarian, c.1885 (pastel on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 40x38 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageDapper Collection: 1200053; out of copyright

1200053; out of copyright

Background imageDapper Collection: AFRICA, 17th CENTURY. The City of Lovango

AFRICA, 17th CENTURY. The City of Lovango. Woodcut from Description of Africa by Olfert Dapper, 1686

Background imageDapper Collection: CONGO, 17th CENTURY. Bansa or Salvador, the chief city of ye Kingdom of Congo

CONGO, 17th CENTURY. Bansa or Salvador, the chief city of ye Kingdom of Congo. Woodcut from Description of Africa by Olfert Dapper, 1686

Background imageDapper Collection: GUINEA: SHIPBUILDING, 1686. Shipbuilding in Guinea

GUINEA: SHIPBUILDING, 1686. Shipbuilding in Guinea. Engraving from Description de l Afrique by Olfert Dapper, 1686

Background imageDapper Collection: ETHIOPIA, 17th CENTURY. A ruler surrounded by villagers in Ethiopia

ETHIOPIA, 17th CENTURY. A ruler surrounded by villagers in Ethiopia. Woodcut from Description of Africa by Olfert Dapper, 1686

Background imageDapper Collection: Picture No. 11073836

Picture No. 11073836
Pied-billed Grebe

Background imageDapper Collection: The Lady of the Lake - Old Soak fished out of the water

The Lady of the Lake - Old Soak fished out of the water
The Lady of the Lake - A Drunken Old Soak is fished out of the water by a dapper gent in a punt. Her bottle heads for the bottom and perhaps the dunking has sobered her up! Date: circa 1915

Background imageDapper Collection: Dan Godfrey - Conductor

Dan Godfrey - Conductor
Dan Godfrey (1868-1939) - Conductor. Date: 1906

Background imageDapper Collection: Rural Russia - Villagers

Rural Russia - Villagers, including a dapper accordion player and three headscarf-wearing young ladies holding bouquets of flowers




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"Dapper: A Timeless Elegance that Transcends Eras" Hercule Poirot, the epitome sophistication, solving mysteries with his impeccable style and sharp wit. The Dapper Dachshund struts down the street, turning heads with its stylish bowtie and confident demeanor. Vesta Tilley takes to the stage at Piccadilly, captivating audiences with her dapper charm and incredible talent. Chesterfield cigarettes grace the pages of Vanity Fair, a symbol of refined taste and debonair elegance. R. D'Oyly Carte's Van Fair showcases opulent fashion choices fit for royalty in an era defined by its dapper extravagance. Lord Brooke, later known as the 6th Earl of Warwick, exudes timeless class in his tailored suits and polished appearance. Mussolini Yachting - even on the high seas, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini maintains his impeccably groomed look and dashing attire. Rick Elmes' "The Peachcomber" brings a touch of whimsical dapperness to literature through eccentric characters donning colorful outfits and flamboyant accessories. The iconic Sportex poster captures athleticism merged with suave style – a testament to how being active can still be effortlessly chic. Two Youthful Chinese Businessmen in Singapore redefine modern-day elegance as they confidently stroll through bustling streets wearing perfectly tailored suits paired with traditional elements from their heritage. Alec (Sir Affable) Knowles - Theatrical Journalist charms readers not only with his insightful critiques but also his impeccable fashion sense that sets him apart from other journalists. Two Gents in Bowler Hats exude old-world charm as they navigate busy city streets while maintaining an air of sophistication reminiscent of a bygone era.