Gaiters Collection (#4)

Portrait of a United States Military Policeman - May 1944
Full length shot of MP in uniform George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N23251

Two Cavalry soldiers accepting a drink at a cottage, August 1936
Two Cavalry soldiers, one with bugle both wearing bandoliers, taking a drink over fence with horses eating from nose-bags

Cycling: Lady in Rational cycling dress of knickerbockers and gaiters, giving small daughter a ride on the saddle. French illustration c1890

Display card showing ladies cycling costume with accordion-pleated divided skirt and side-buttoning gaiters: Made by Gosta Kraemer, New York, for Pope Manufacturing Co

Carters, one wearing smock, the other coat and gaiters, both carrying their whips. In right background is covered carters wagon

Potato bagging on Sussex Farm George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N7877A

Dressed for Winter
Long line sweater (jumper) in green & white checker board with red belt & cuffs worn with a white skirt, long red & black striped scarf with fringed ends & a green hat. Date: 1912

Men and signpost
Two men, one wearing a bowler hat, suit and gaiters, and the other in trilby and pin-striped trousers, look and point at a Surrey County Council signpost to Brighton, Redhill

Cleaning Shoes
A seated bearer cleaning a pair of massive black boots, a pair of safari boots and a pair of black leather gaiters

Henry Russell Wakefield, Dean of Norwich
Henry Russell Wakefield (1854-1933), at the time of this photograph Prebendary of St Pauls Cathedral and Dean of Norwich. He became Bishop of Birmingham in 1911

English postman
A postman collects the mail from a red letterbox on a snowy winter morning

American Womens League for Self Defence drilling at the 69th Regiment Quarters, New York

Costume Men & Boys 1848
Evening dress; a sac overcoat or wrapper & window-pane check trousers; bowler style hat, short trousers, red velvet coat, forage cap, wrapper with hood & soutache trim

Hunting Tweeds
A sportsman in tweed suit, high leather boots with elasticated, water-proof spatterdashes and a tweed helmet hat

Costume / Children 1859
Boy: tunic, gaiters, sash & knickerbockers. Girls: black pardessus, plaid tunic dress with velvet trim, chemisettes with bishop sleeves, other short dresses with sashes

Varsity Style USA 1917
American Varsity style: S-B three-piece suits (narrow fit) with patch pockets, suit with a belted coat & bellows pockets, plus four suits in window pane checks with spats

Hunting Dress 1908
Lord Savile wears a window pane check knickerbocker suit, argyll socks, gaiters (spats), all round collar & cravat, a checked waistcoat & a rather Austrian looking felt hat

English Country Clothes
A pipe-smoking countryman at Chertsey Agricultural Show and his high-booted companion perching on her shooting- stick; he wears gaiters and has stick for poking livestock

Close-up of legs and feet of a person of the Akha hill tribe wearing colourful cloth leg coverings, at Doitung, Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Country Clothes 1927
Fernie Hunt horse show, Market Harborough: Lord Stallbridge, Master of Hounds (left) & friend wear bowler hats, gaiters & water-proof coats

Male Ball Dress 1820S
Red plush cloak (manteau) with green lining, black pumps, pantaloons buttoning at the ankle, stockings, top hat, waistcoat & cut-away coat with roll collar & white cravat

Man in Gaiters 1814
Brown double-breasted coat, cut away at the front & with tails & stand-fall collar worn open to reveal a short striped waistcoat, white cravat, breeches, gaiters & top hat

Bon Genre No. 65 Costume
Men wear English style country clothes: cut-away tailcoats with roll collars & breeches. The ladies wear white muslin dresses & classically inspired hairstyles

Claude & Sister 1912
Girl: blue pelisse with cape & fur trim with matching muff & hat. Boy: fur lined coat with brandenbourgs & a fur hat. Both children wear gaiters

Man in Green Coat 1813
Green frock coat with velvet collar & unbuttoned cuff, short waistcoat with stand collar, white stock or cravat, Wellington pantaloons, pale grey top hat with green brim

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"Gaiters: A Fashionable Accessory Through the Ages" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of gaiters, a versatile accessory that has graced various fashion eras. From ladies' boots in 1926 to Barham Lamb Sale during Whitsun in 1939, these stylish leg coverings have stood the test of time. In 1912, women were "Dressed to Kill" with plum velvet coursing outfits adorned with opossum fur trimmings and white gaiters. Meanwhile, Bon Ton Skiwear kept winter sports enthusiasts warm and fashionable on the slopes. Not just for women's fashion, Dryden Menswear showcased how men could rock gaiters too. In 1990s advertisements, they paired them effortlessly with their trendy ensembles. Jewelry by Veyer added an extra touch of elegance to any outfit with exquisite earrings, necklaces, and even a dragonfly bracelet. These accessories perfectly complemented a young man's fashionable attire complete with a top hat and cane in 1912. For those who enjoyed outdoor pursuits like hunting or shooting sports, they were essential. A woman holding a shotgun donned a tweed hunting outfit while sporting her trusty pair in stencil art from 1912. Gaiters weren't limited to high society; even common porters like Hamal wore them as part of their traditional attire along with turbans and shirts. They provided both style and functionality for people from all walks of life. Beyond fashion statements, artists captured everyday scenes featuring individuals wearing gaiters such as hoeing above Mounts Bay on canvas or costume accessories worn by T. Jefferson circa 1936 designed by Syrena Swanson. Throughout history, they have proven themselves as more than just practical leg coverings – they are true symbols of timeless style and versatility across genders and social classes alike.