Overcoat Collection (#35)

Portrait of man walking along sidewalk

Man in overcoat walking on sidewalk, (B&W)

MEN DRINKING, 1900. Drawing attributed to the Swedish artist Albert Engstrom (1869-1940)

BOSTON: WOODCUTTERS, c1900. Men sawing and chopping wood on Chardon Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Photographed by Charles Henry Currier, c1900

MAY DAY PARADE, 1916. A group of women marching at the May Day Parade in New York City. Photograph, 1916

MAY DAY PARADE, 1909. A group of women marching at the May Day Parade in New York City. Photograph 1 May 1909

MENs FASHION, 1893. A Study in Overcoats. Fashionable men in a hotel lobby in Chicago, Illinois, in winter. Wood engraving, American, 1893, after a drawing by Thure de Thulstrup

MAN, c1890. Portrait of a man photographed by J. Woods studio on the Bowery in New York City, c1890

MENs FASHION, c1880. Phototograph of an unidentified man, possibly Jacob Berger, taken in New York, c1880

MENs FASHION, 1880s. Original cabinet photograph, 1880s, by Napoleon Sarony of an unidentified man, possibly an actor

WOMENs FASHION, 1920. A woman wearing an evening coat designed by Paul Poiret. Fashion plate by Georges Lepape for the French magazine La Gazette du Bon Ton, 1920

MENs FASHION, c1895. Photograph, American, c1895

MENs FASHIONS, c1895. Unidentified man photographed at a Chicago, Illinois, studio, c1895

MENs FASHION, 1890. A fashionably attired unidentified American man. Original cabinet photograph, c1890

MENs FASHION, 1894. Chicago Haberdashers lithograph poster, 1894

MENs FASHION, c1885. Original cabinet photograph, c1885

MAN, c1890. Portrait of a man wearing a badge, by the studio of Napoleon Sarony in New York City, c1890

SIR GEORGE HENSCHEL (1850-1934). German (naturalized British) baritone singer, conductor and composer. Henschel with wife Lillian. Original cabinet photograph, American, c1885

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, 1861. Princeton class of 1865, photographed as freshman in 1861

HINE: CHILDREN, 1910. A group of young street children waiting to peek inside the stage door of a movie theater in the late evening in Troy, New York. The smallest child was five-years-old

GEORGE V (1865-1936). King of England, 1910-1936. As Prince of Wales, while Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany presents officers of the 1st Prussian Dragoon Guards, 26 January 1902

GEORGE V (1865-1936). King of Great Britain, 1910-36. Photographed c1909, wearing his naval uniform

ENGLISH FASHIONS, 1827. Monstrosities of 1827. Satirical etching by Robert Cruikshank, 1827

PINE RIDGE RESERVATION. Group portrait of Lakota Sioux chiefs and white U. S. officials
PINE RIDGE RESERVATION. Group portrait of Lakota Sioux chiefs and white U.S. officials, including Buffalo Bill Cody (standing, center)

SIOUX CHIEF, 1891. The Oglala Sioux chief Rocky Bear standing in front of tipis beside an unidentified white American man on horseback. Photographed in 1891 by John C.H

COLORADO: GOLD MINERS, 1893. Miners posing outside the entrance to the Gold King Mine near Cripple Creek, Colorado. Photographed in 1893

NEW YORK: SUFFRAGETTES. Suffragette protest march with crowds of onlookers on 23rd Street in New York City, 16 February 1908

NEW YORK: SUFFRAGETTES. A crowd of onlookers following a suffragette protest march in New York City, 16 February 1908

MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines about to embark for Guantanamo, Cuba, on the U
MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U.S. Marines about to embark for Guantanamo, Cuba, on the U.S. Army transport ship Meade, at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on League Island at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

ELLIS ISLAND: IMMIGRANTS. A family of Belgian refugees arriving at Ellis Island, New York City. Photograph, 1917

ELLIS ISLAND, 1919. Members of the Industrial Workers of the World, awaiting deportation to their native countries after being detained at Ellis Island for 18 months. Photograph, 14 March 1919

ELLEN STONE (1846-1927). American missionary and member of the Womens Christian Temperance Union. Photograph, c1911

TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1911. Lillian Stevens (1844-1914) and Anna Adams Gordon (1853-1931), members of the Womens Christian Temperance Union. Photograph, 1911

SUFFRAGE MARCH, 1913. Womens suffrage supporters marching in Washington, D. C. 1913
SUFFRAGE MARCH, 1913. Womens suffrage supporters marching in Washington, D.C. 1913

WHITE HOUSE: SUFFRAGETTES. Suffragettes standing around a bonfire in front of the White House on a rainy day, c1919

Pedestrians Walking Against The Wind
Pedestrians in hats and coats walk against the wind along Manhattans Fifth Avenue as the Spring Zephyrs hit the city, New York, 1910s. (Photo by Ward Mountfortt, Jr./FPG/Getty Images)

East Temple Street In Salt Lake City
View of traffic along East Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1880s. A number of covered wagons, drawn by cattle are on the unpaved road

Advertisement for Burberry overcoats -- female model posing outside Georgian style house. 1959

Japan - High Class Japanese woman with large umbrella
Japan - A fine postcard photograph of a high Class Japanese woman with large umbrella in full winter attire, including thick overcoat, shawl and fingerless gloves Date: circa 1905

Playing card reverse - advertising for Craven A cigarettes, featuring a stylish woman in 1920s costume with red cloche hat and fur-trimmed overcoat. Date: circa 1920s

Circassian Rider - Part of the Royal Honour Guard. Date: circa 1910s

Omer Seif-Uddin Bey - Turkish Nationalist Writer (1884-?1920). Date: circa 1910s

Two Racehorse Trainers share an in-joke
The Long Un - " I think I shall go an see my Osses To-Morrow." The Short Un - " Yes? Where do you keep em - Attenborough s

Elderly lady not overly generous with her tipping
" Have you got change for a threepenny-piece, Adolphus? I want to give the porter a gratuity." The porter appears to already be expecting the impending disappointment! Date: 1894

Old Yokel extols the fighting qualities of his son
" My Laad Garge as bin feaghtin t Booers. If e only whopped em like e did is did is Old Woman, ed mak em sit up, I tell ye." Date: 1900

Kindy Old lady asks if a little lost girl is alright
Kindly Old Woman - " Poor little fellow. Are you lost?" " No - boo hoo. But me Muvver is." !!! Date: 1895

A French Gentleman enquires after the health of an idiot
A smart French Gentleman enquires after the health of an obvious idiot. " Vat as been ze mattare? Zey tell me you af not ad ze good ealths

Stout Gentleman of personal and creative presence
A Stout Gentleman of personal and creative presence, wearing her top hat at a jaunty angle a he heads off to the Casino after a significant dinner !! Date: 1893

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"Through Time and Style: The Enduring Elegance of the Overcoat" Winston Churchill, with his indomitable spirit, dons an overcoat while making his famous V for Victory sign in 1942 - a symbol of resilience and determination. A Bristol Boxkite takes flight at Filton, its pilot protected from the elements by a trusty overcoat - showcasing the practicality and functionality of this timeless garment. British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith visits Ireland in 1914 (1951), exuding authority as he wears an impeccably tailored overcoat - a symbol of power and prestige. Bill Sykes, portrayed in 1939's adaptation of Oliver Twist, sports a rugged overcoat that mirrors his menacing demeanor - illustrating how clothing can reflect one's character. Pieter Bruegel the Elder's masterpiece "Whatever I do, I do not Repent, I Keep Pissing against the Moon" depicts peasants wearing humble yet sturdy overcoats as they go about their daily lives - highlighting their enduring popularity among all social classes. In Charles Dickens' Dombey & Son, Mr Toots struts confidently through London streets wearing an elegant overcoat alongside his beloved pet chicken - proving that fashion knows no bounds or species. A newspaper seller braves chilly winds in 1933 while bundled up in an overcoat adorned with headlines that capture attention even before words are read aloud - emphasizing both warmth and style. An advertisement from 1902 showcases Peter Robinsons' boys clothing collection featuring smartly dressed young gentlemen sporting dapper overcoats – ensuring they embody sophistication from an early age. John Ruskin, renowned English writer and art critic depicted in a caricature lithograph from 1872 by Adriano Cecioni proudly wears an exquisite tailored overcoat that complements his refined taste – a testament to the garment's timeless appeal.