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Flat Cap Collection (#9)

In the early 20th century, the flat cap was a beloved accessory that transcended various realms of British culture

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Brixham fish market pictured in July 1976

Brixham fish market pictured in July 1976

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Vinnie Jones Footballer at aldenham golf club near watford singing

Vinnie Jones Footballer at aldenham golf club near watford singing

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Vinnie Jones Football player Wimbledon FC at Aldenham Golf Club near Watford singing

Vinnie Jones Football player Wimbledon FC at Aldenham Golf Club near Watford singing

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Tom Watson American Golf British Open Birkdale after attack by counterpart Gary Player

Tom Watson American Golf British Open Birkdale after attack by counterpart Gary Player

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Jack Douglas Actor Comedian as Alf Ippittitimus DBase

Jack Douglas Actor Comedian as Alf Ippittitimus DBase

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Sonny Bono singer and actor who starred in Escape to Athena DBase

Sonny Bono singer and actor who starred in Escape to Athena DBase

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: George Howard hand rivetter lights a cigarette from a white hot rivet

George Howard hand rivetter lights a cigarette from a white hot rivet

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Malandra Burrows actress in Emmerdale Farm. October 1988

Malandra Burrows actress in Emmerdale Farm. October 1988

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Work mates sit in the snug and enjoy a cigarette and a pint of beer following a hard days

Work mates sit in the snug and enjoy a cigarette and a pint of beer following a hard days work. friendshipimages

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Benny Hill comedian November 1985 Sitting speaking into hose machine wearing cap

Benny Hill comedian November 1985 Sitting speaking into hose machine wearing cap © mirrorpix

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Elton John pop singer watches his favourite football team Watford lose

Elton John pop singer watches his favourite football team Watford lose

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: A Romany gypsy boy at the Epsom race meeting. Late 1940s, early 1950 s

A Romany gypsy boy at the Epsom race meeting. Late 1940s, early 1950 s
A Romany gypsy boy at the Epsom race meeting. Late 1940 s, early 1950 s

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Gypsies on Epsom Downs for the Epsom Races

Gypsies on Epsom Downs for the Epsom Races. A gypsy man washing his feet around the camp fire. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Two young men laughing - ?TopFoto

Two young men laughing - ?TopFoto

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Feeding turkeys on a farm in Frant. 1937

Feeding turkeys on a farm in Frant. 1937

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Farmer Tom Booker of Eynsford. 1938

Farmer Tom Booker of Eynsford. 1938

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: An old building being pulled down in Dartford, Kent. 1936

An old building being pulled down in Dartford, Kent. 1936

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Pulborough Hospital Parade

Pulborough Hospital Parade, showing fire engine and ambulance, August 1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N9771

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Benmore Estate stalker

Benmore Estate stalker, Donald Bissett, spying the hill

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: A fisherman dapping for salmon and sea trout on Loch Ba

A fisherman dapping for salmon and sea trout on Loch Ba. Dapping is a method of salmon fishing in which a large fishing fly is made to dance over the surface of the water using a long road

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Benmore Estate ghillie

Benmore Estate ghillie, Neilson Bissett, rows a fishing boat on Loch Ba whilst the guest fishes for salmon and sea trout with a dapping rod

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: PG Wodehouse, English novelist and writer, 1937

PG Wodehouse, English novelist and writer, 1937. Born in Guilford, Surrey, Pelham Grenville (PG) Wodehouse (1881-1975) was the creator of Bertie Wooster, Jeeves and Lord Emsworth

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: The Reaper, c1900

The Reaper, c1900

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Wilbur Wrights first flight in Europe at the Hanaudieres racetrack near Le Mans, France, 1908

Wilbur Wrights first flight in Europe at the Hanaudieres racetrack near Le Mans, France, 1908
Wilbur Wrights (American aviator) first flight in Europe, at the Hanaudieres racetrack near Le Mans, France in the Wright Brothers Flyer

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Signed photograph of Tom Morris, British, 1901

Signed photograph of Tom Morris, British, 1901
Signed photograph of Tom Morris (Senior), British, 1901. Photograph depicts him on the old course at St Andrews

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Bobby Jones and fellow golfer, c1920s

Bobby Jones and fellow golfer, c1920s

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Bobby Jones teeing off, c1920s

Bobby Jones teeing off, c1920s

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: James Braid, Scottish golfer, Open championship at Muirfield, 1906

James Braid, Scottish golfer, Open championship at Muirfield, 1906. Braid won his third of four Open titles with an overall score of 300

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Postcard with golfing theme, c1910

Postcard with golfing theme, c1910. Then Reggie drove off, and a good drive it was

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: JH Taylor (1871-1963), five times Open champion, c1940

JH Taylor (1871-1963), five times Open champion, c1940
JH Taylor (1871-1963), five times Open champion, autographed photograph c1940

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Portrait of golfer JE Laidlay, c1896

Portrait of golfer JE Laidlay, c1896. Caption: addressing for approach stroke

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Two Great Ones Who Fail - Bobby Jones and Roger Wethered, c1920s

Two Great Ones Who Fail - Bobby Jones and Roger Wethered, c1920s
Two Great Ones who fail - Bobby Jones and Roger Wethered, two wonderful golfers who have never won a national event. Wethered has never won an Open tournament. c1920s

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Brassey, Golf notes, 1903

Brassey, Golf notes, 1903

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Harry Vardon, c1912

Harry Vardon, c1912

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Dave Douglas, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Dave Douglas, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Dave Douglas, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2010

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Old Man Beard Flat Cap Rembrandt 1765 Etching

Old Man Beard Flat Cap Rembrandt 1765 Etching
Artokoloro

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Seated Man Wearing Flat Cap 1635-40 Pen brown ink

Seated Man Wearing Flat Cap 1635-40 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Self-Portrait Flat Cap Embroidered Dress ca 1642

Self-Portrait Flat Cap Embroidered Dress ca 1642
Artokoloro

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Man with Pipe, 19th Century (photograph)

Man with Pipe, 19th Century (photograph)
XJF862522 Man with Pipe, 19th Century (photograph) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Portrait of Andrea Quaratesi, c. 1532 (black chalk on paper)

Portrait of Andrea Quaratesi, c. 1532 (black chalk on paper)
BAL49891 Portrait of Andrea Quaratesi, c.1532 (black chalk on paper) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); 41x29 cm; British Museum, London

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria with one of his children (b / w photo)

Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria with one of his children (b / w photo)
XJF377249 Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria with one of his children (b/w photo) by Austrian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Group Portrait of the Shooting Company of Amsterdam, 1532 (oil on canvas)

Group Portrait of the Shooting Company of Amsterdam, 1532 (oil on canvas)
BAL128273 Group Portrait of the Shooting Company of Amsterdam, 1532 (oil on canvas) by Jacobsz, Dirk (1497-1567); 115x160 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Sewer worker descending below street, (B&W), close-up

Sewer worker descending below street, (B&W), close-up

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: FPG (Originally known as Freelance Photographers Guild)

FPG (Originally known as Freelance Photographers Guild)
Fine Art Storehouse Vintage Photo Gallery: Vintage Collections: FPG (Originally known as Freelance Photographers Guild)




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In the early 20th century, the flat cap was a beloved accessory that transcended various realms of British culture. Tom Morris senior, the renowned British golfer, donned his flat cap with pride in a captivating portrait from around 1910. The image exudes an air of sophistication and hints at the timeless appeal of this classic headwear. But it wasn't just golfers who embraced the charm of the flat cap. Cyclists, too, found solace in its snug fit and stylish design as they embarked on thrilling adventures through picturesque landscapes. Whether cycling for sport or leisurely fun, these riders added a touch of elegance to their journeys with their trusty caps. Meanwhile, at St Peters Church in Broadstairs, Kent, England in 1910, locals gathered for a momentous occasion wearing their cherished flat caps. This snapshot captures not only fashion but also a sense of community and tradition that has endured throughout history. Moving forward to Byworth in Sussex circa 1931; a young boy confidently rides atop a majestic shire horse while sporting his own miniature version of the iconic hat. The juxtaposition between youthfulness and strength is striking - symbolizing both innocence and resilience. The agricultural industry also had its fair share of proud wearers. Mr Chris Lambert from Horsmonden proudly displayed his steam haulage contractor expertise alongside his trusted flat cap – an emblematic combination representing hard work and dedication to one's craft. Even comedians like Colin Crompton couldn't resist posing with luxury cars like Jaguar XJ12s while showcasing their impeccable style with well-fitted flat caps – proving that humor can be effortlessly paired with sophistication. Not limited to land-based activities alone; gun dogs accompanied hunters across Buckinghamshire's scenic countryside during exhilarating shooting expeditions. These loyal companions were often seen sporting shooting caps alongside their owners' traditional attire – capturing both functionality and fashion in one frame.