Gent Collection (#5)

The Conversion of Saint Bavo, 1623-1624. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Conversion of Saint Bavo, 1623-1624. Found in the Collection of Sint-Baafskathedraal, Gent

Smart London Gent - Cabinet Photograph. Date: circa 1890

The Great Butchers Hall or Groot Vleeshuis, Ghent, Belgium

Flo from Pimlico taking a stroll along the Victoria Embankment, London - gaining some admiring glances from rich Gentlemen both young and old! Date: 1906

Gentleman on his knees professing his love to his beloved
Interesting reverse silhouette card from The Netherlands - this card set within an oval - shows a gentleman on his knees professing his love to his beloved, perhaps offering a proposal of marriage

Suffragette Madonna - Crop of 1910 - Anti-Suffrage card
Anti-Suffrage card - Suffragette Madonna - Crop of 1910 - The man of the House holding the baby whilst his wife goes out and campaigns for womens rights

Greek Ornament: Bands or borders in dark on light and light on dark colours, pub
Greek Ornament: Bands or borders in dark on light and light on dark colours, plate II from The Practical Decorator and Ornamentalist, published 1892 (colour lithograph)

Fashionable Edwardian Swagger Style - Gentlemans Hat
Fashionable Edwardian Swagger Style - Gent wearing an all-enveloping hat - a mild satire on the penchant for women (and men) to wear large and enveloping hats during this period. Date: 1909

Smart, sartorially-confident Gent at the seaside, resplendent in old school blazer and tartan cap on holiday, pictured on The Esplanade Sandown, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England. Date: circa 1939

Four Fine Chums
Four very elegant Gentleman pose for their Group Studio Portrait. The two on the right are sporting very precise waxed moustaches and all four are keeping the UK Starch industry in business

Smart Gentleman and young daughter in garden
Smart Gentleman (perhaps somewhat overdressed?!) and his young daughter in garden, who is wearing a very smart coat and boots

A Four-man British Shooting Party - note the specialist jackets worn by the two gentleman at the front, both with padded shoulder protection to prevent injury from the rifle recoil. Date: 1930s

Young girl out for stroll with Father & Grandfather, London
Young girl out for a stroll with her Father & Grandfather, London. Date: 1935

French Humorous Postcard - Gent riding a Pike. Date: circa 1907

The Local Country Squire - out for a ride in his trap
Britain - The Local Country Squire - out for a ride in his trap. Date: 1910s

Trade Card for Week-end Cigarettes - English taste, featuring a smart young English gent proudly showing off his cigarette pack. Date: 1934

Tobacco Leaves No. 1, pub. 1851 (hand coloured engraving)

Goodbye - A dapper gent breaks the bad news to his partner
Adieu - A dapper gent breaks the bad news to his partner. Painting by the Czech artist Alexander Jakesch (1862 - 1934). He appears to have tried to soften the blow with a bunch of flowers - now

How to kiss your Rich Aunt ! A rather foolish and foppish young man (with an eye on the prize!) greets his Elderly (and very rich) Auntie with extreme enthusiasm. Date: 1908

Golden Square coat advertisement
Advertisement for Golden Square clothes manufactured by Watt, Thexton and Co who specialised in overcoats and topcoats. This half-belted travelling coat is described as

Advertisement -- male model posing (Phillip Webb). 1959

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

A Variety of Mens Hats
A selection of mens hats, including a Bowler Hat, a Tweed Cap, a soft felt hat, a best silk hat, an opera hat, a chauffeurs cap, a Ladies Riding hat and a Tweed hat

Deputies Of The Ghent Burghers Beg Pardon From Louis Ii For Their Revolt Against Him In 1397. Based On Miniature From A Book By Froissart

A 1937 Advertisement For The Mans Shop Harrods, showing A Gentleman In Top Hat And Tails Ready To Visit Ascot. From The Sphere, Coronation Record Number Published 1937

Map of Belgium, lithograph, published in 1897
Map of Belgium with the territorial language areas. Lithograph, published in 1897

Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire - Gent pushing his young baby boy, sitting up in a fine perambulator ( Redelsham ?) with his elder daughter in a pretty white summer dress, walking alongside

Platform of Holland Park Underground Station
Central Line Series. A very trendy (and slightly effete) young gentleman stands in very aloof repose, pretending to ignore the glamorous lady to his right

Old Gent at Volendam, The Netherlands - Traditional Costume circa 1910s

Stepping on a red carpet, 1920s couple in evening dress
A gentleman in full evening dress including a top hat, offers his hand to a female companion who alights gracefully from a car onto a red carpet. Date: 1928

The balloon mania which swept across Europe
A pair of late 18th century French lithographs which reflect the balloon mania which swept across Europe at the time of the first balloon ascents

(insert) Date: 1959

Open Sedan Chair - China
Going to a Picnic - Mode of travelling a long journey in China. A European gent is carried by two Chinese porters in a bamboo pole open sedan chair or litter

Fashion Plate / 1845 / Men
A gent in day dress clothes, also a frock coat, S-B coat curving away at the front, strapped trousers with decorative side seams, cravats & waistcoats with collars

Arriving at Restaurant
A monocled gent guides two ladies to their table in a fashionable restaurant, past another monocled gent in dinner jacket with two ladies

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"Unleashing the Gentleman: A Timeless Blend of Edwardian Etiquette and Saucy Seaside Fun" Step into a world where playing table tennis was an art form, as gentlemen showcased their refined skills with grace and precision. In the Edwardian era, every movement was executed with impeccable manners, creating an atmosphere of sophistication that still captivates us today. But don't be fooled by their polished exterior; these gents knew how to let loose. Just like a saucy and silly seaside postcard with a cheeky caption, they embraced moments of laughter and lightheartedness amidst their dignified lives. One such gentleman who embodied this spirit was Abraham Edmonds. Hailing from Belgium's enchanting city of Ghent (Gent), he reveled in the historical beauty surrounding him. From the 14th-century belfry known as Het Belfort van Gent to the majestic Stadshal, his heart belonged to this medieval wonderland. Sportex posters adorned his walls, reminding him of his passion for sportsmanship and perseverance. And it was on one leap year that he mustered up all his courage to propose, defying societal norms in pursuit of love. Behind closed doors, hidden away from prying eyes, lay Abraham's secret reading material – a collection that revealed his youthful spirit despite being an elderly man. It transported him back to times when life seemed simpler yet filled with endless possibilities. As he enjoyed his old and new pipes while strolling through Heath's serene landscapes, Abraham embodied both tradition and progress. He understood that embracing change didn't mean losing touch with one's roots but rather enriching them further. In true city gent fashion, Abraham embarked on adventures beyond land too. Rowing boats became his escape from bustling streets as he sought solace amidst calm waters – finding peace within himself amid life's chaos.