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Protective Clothing Collection (#7)

"Protective Clothing: Safeguarding Lives in Various Environments" From laboratory technicians donning lab coats to Oliver Cromwell's sturdy armor

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Iris appearing before Turnus, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)

Iris appearing before Turnus, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195391 Iris appearing before Turnus, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Venus giving armour to Aeneas, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)

Venus giving armour to Aeneas, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195389 Venus giving armour to Aeneas, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: The Ferry, (oil on canvas)

The Ferry, (oil on canvas)
824273 The Ferry, (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Frederick (1856-1927); 66x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ferry. Frederick Morgan (1856-1927). Oil on canvas

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Illustrations to The Morte d Arthur: Sir Galahad Draws the Sword of Balin from

Illustrations to The Morte d Arthur: Sir Galahad Draws the Sword of Balin from
824158 Illustrations to The Morte d Arthur: Sir Galahad Draws the Sword of Balin from the Floating Stone; La Cole Male Taile Slays the Lion that Endangered Queen Guenevere;

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Lycurgus Entering Athens; and Theseuss Approach to Athens, (pencil, pen and ink)

Lycurgus Entering Athens; and Theseuss Approach to Athens, (pencil, pen and ink)
824150 Lycurgus Entering Athens; and Theseuss Approach to Athens, (pencil, pen and ink) by Dayes, Edward (1763-1804); 56.8x79.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: The Interior of a Guardroom, c. 1640s (oil on canvas)

The Interior of a Guardroom, c. 1640s (oil on canvas)
990173 The Interior of a Guardroom, c.1640s (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 61.6x76.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Interior of a Guardroom)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Portrait of a Bearded Man, bust-length, wearing gorgets, (oil on panel)

Portrait of a Bearded Man, bust-length, wearing gorgets, (oil on panel)
990155 Portrait of a Bearded Man, bust-length, wearing gorgets, (oil on panel) by Key, Adriaen Thomasz (1544-90); 51x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Bearded Man, bust-length)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Mars, his Sword Drawn, turned to the Right, (pen and brown ink on paper)

Mars, his Sword Drawn, turned to the Right, (pen and brown ink on paper)
990000 Mars, his Sword Drawn, turned to the Right, (pen and brown ink on paper) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 25.6x19.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mars)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: The Orientation, 1895 (oil on canvas)

The Orientation, 1895 (oil on canvas)
989527 The Orientation, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); 73.7x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Orientation. Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille (1848-1912)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: The Harem Guard, 1899 (watercolour on paperboard)

The Harem Guard, 1899 (watercolour on paperboard)
989479 The Harem Guard, 1899 (watercolour on paperboard) by Simonetti, Attilio (1843-1925); 68.5x52.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harem Guard. Attilio Simonetti (1843-1925)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Saint Louis of France, (oil on canvas)

Saint Louis of France, (oil on canvas)
990377 Saint Louis of France, (oil on canvas) by Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747); 167.7x97.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: known as l Abbate Ciccio); Photo eChristies Images; Italian

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: The Deification of Aeneas, 1642-1645 (oil on canvas)

The Deification of Aeneas, 1642-1645 (oil on canvas)
990088 The Deification of Aeneas, 1642-1645 (oil on canvas) by Perrier, Francois (Bourguignon) (1590-1650); 108x137 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Deification of Aeneas)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Joan of Arc (oil on canvas)

Joan of Arc (oil on canvas)
988085 Joan of Arc (oil on canvas) by Costa, Joao Zeferino da (1840-1915); 83.2x64.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Joan of Arc; Jeanne D Arc. Zeferino da Costa (1840-1915). Oil on canvas

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: On the Road to Uganda (litho)

On the Road to Uganda (litho)
1039506 On the Road to Uganda (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Road to Uganda)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Saint George, 1517 (oil on panel)

Saint George, 1517 (oil on panel)
991429 Saint George, 1517 (oil on panel) by Duerer, Hans (1490-c.1538) & workshop; 102x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint George. Hans Duerer and workshop (1490-1535/8). Oil on panel

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: A Woman with an Urn, 1888 (oil on canvas)

A Woman with an Urn, 1888 (oil on canvas)
827048 A Woman with an Urn, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Boulanger, Gustave Clarence Rodolphe (1824-88); 73.6x50.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Woman with an Urn)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Portrait of a Girl, half-length, as Minerva, (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Girl, half-length, as Minerva, (oil on canvas)
827751 Portrait of a Girl, half-length, as Minerva, (oil on canvas) by Belle, Alexis Simon (1674-1734); 71.1x59.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Girl, half-length, as Minerva)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Presumed Portrait of Stanislas Leczinski (1677-1766), three-quarter length in Armour

Presumed Portrait of Stanislas Leczinski (1677-1766), three-quarter length in Armour
827619 Presumed Portrait of Stanislas Leczinski (1677-1766), three-quarter length in Armour, One Hand on Helmet; Portrait Presume de Stanislas Leczinski (1677-1766), de Trois Quart en Armure

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Hercules at the Crossroads, (black chalk, pen and brown ink and brown wash)

Hercules at the Crossroads, (black chalk, pen and brown ink and brown wash)
827602 Hercules at the Crossroads, (black chalk, pen and brown ink and brown wash) by Cades, Giuseppe (1750-99); 32x38.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules at the Crossroads)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Portrait of Prince Charles Louis (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Prince Charles Louis (oil on canvas)
652171 Portrait of Prince Charles Louis (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 218.4x124.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Prince Charles Louis, Full Length)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: The Education of the Children of Clovis (School of Vengeance;Training of Clotilde

The Education of the Children of Clovis (School of Vengeance;Training of Clotilde
659908 The Education of the Children of Clovis (School of Vengeance; Training of Clotildes Sons), 1861 (oil on canvas) by Alma-Tadema

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: In the Trenches, 1917 (oil on canvas)

In the Trenches, 1917 (oil on canvas)
657630 In the Trenches, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Trenches. Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson (1889-1946)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: The Mystic Burial, 1895 (watercolour and bodycolour)

The Mystic Burial, 1895 (watercolour and bodycolour)
657598 The Mystic Burial, 1895 (watercolour and bodycolour) by Southall, Joseph Edward (1861-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mystic Burial. Joseph Edward Southall (1861-1944)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Death of Lucretia, (oil on canvas)

Death of Lucretia, (oil on canvas)
659271 Death of Lucretia, (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); 119.4x190.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Lucretia. Luca Giordano (1634-1705). Oil on canvas

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Portrait of a Gentleman, Said to be August William, Half Length, Wearing a Blue Jacket

Portrait of a Gentleman, Said to be August William, Half Length, Wearing a Blue Jacket
659260 Portrait of a Gentleman, Said to be August William, Half Length, Wearing a Blue Jacket, White Shirt, and Armour Breast Plate (oil on canvas) by Pesne

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Un Dragon, 1875 (oil on panel)

Un Dragon, 1875 (oil on panel)
659043 Un Dragon, 1875 (oil on panel) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); 48.5x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Dragon. Alphonse de Neuville (1835-1885). Oil on panel

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: French Cuirassiers holding Bavarian Soldiers Captive, 1875 (pencil

French Cuirassiers holding Bavarian Soldiers Captive, 1875 (pencil
658340 French Cuirassiers holding Bavarian Soldiers Captive, 1875 (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); 42x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Money making-cutting strips of silver into disks (sepia photo)

Money making-cutting strips of silver into disks (sepia photo)
STC347682 Money making-cutting strips of silver into disks (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: The Italian Salamander at Cremorne Gardens (engraving)

The Italian Salamander at Cremorne Gardens (engraving)
1619296 The Italian Salamander at Cremorne Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italian Salamander at Cremorne Gardens)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Repos au bain, 1888 (oil on canvas)

Repos au bain, 1888 (oil on canvas)
1197499 Repos au bain, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Ralli, Theodore Jacques (1852-1909); 45.7x38.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Emperor Nicholas I on a Winter Outing, 1853 (oil on canvas)

Emperor Nicholas I on a Winter Outing, 1853 (oil on canvas)
1195777 Emperor Nicholas I on a Winter Outing, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Sverchkov, Nikolai Egorevich (1817-98); 60.2x90.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Aeneas slays Turnus, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)

Aeneas slays Turnus, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195392 Aeneas slays Turnus, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Experiments in the Prevention of Malaria in the Roman Campaign (engraving)

Experiments in the Prevention of Malaria in the Roman Campaign (engraving)
1593656 Experiments in the Prevention of Malaria in the Roman Campaign (engraving) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Hail! Here comes the conquering Hero, 1893 (oil on canvas)

Hail! Here comes the conquering Hero, 1893 (oil on canvas)
824450 Hail! Here comes the conquering Hero, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Corbould, Edward Henry (1815-1905); 121.9x152.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hail! Here comes the conquering Hero)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: A Parting Benediction- Speak truly on thy knighthood and thine oath

A Parting Benediction- Speak truly on thy knighthood and thine oath
824206 A Parting Benediction- Speak truly on thy knighthood and thine oath, (oil on canvas) by Landseer, Charles (1799-1879); 102x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: The Dream of Lancelot, (coloured chalks on buff paper)

The Dream of Lancelot, (coloured chalks on buff paper)
1199598 The Dream of Lancelot, (coloured chalks on buff paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 100.5x124.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Warrior wearing a Helmet, in profile, 1875-1878 (conte crayon on paper)

Warrior wearing a Helmet, in profile, 1875-1878 (conte crayon on paper)
988445 Warrior wearing a Helmet, in profile, 1875-1878 (conte crayon on paper) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 64.5x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Warrior wearing a Helmet)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: The Artists Studio, (oil on canvas)

The Artists Studio, (oil on canvas)
989612 The Artists Studio, (oil on canvas) by Biard, Francois Auguste (1798-1882); 46.3x61.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artists Studio. Francois Auguste Biard (1798-1882). Oil on canvas

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Five Nude Soldiers Holding Poles, Two Wearing a Helmet, and Three Nude Women

Five Nude Soldiers Holding Poles, Two Wearing a Helmet, and Three Nude Women
990030 Five Nude Soldiers Holding Poles, Two Wearing a Helmet, and Three Nude Women, 1522 (brush and pen, grey and black ink) by Netherlandish School (16th century)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Two leaves from a Hymnal in Latin, c. 1890 (illuminated manuscript on vellum)

Two leaves from a Hymnal in Latin, c. 1890 (illuminated manuscript on vellum)
985696 Two leaves from a Hymnal in Latin, c.1890 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by European School, (19th century); 33x23.7 (approx.) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Portrait of King Philip II of Spain, three-quarter length

Portrait of King Philip II of Spain, three-quarter length
990425 Portrait of King Philip II of Spain, three-quarter length, wearing Half Armour and the Badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Portrait of Maximilien-Philippe de Recourt de Lens et de Licques

Portrait of Maximilien-Philippe de Recourt de Lens et de Licques
990175 Portrait of Maximilien-Philippe de Recourt de Lens et de Licques, Count de Ruppelmonde (1684-1710), standing three-quarter length, in ceremonial Armour, (oil on canvas) by Largilliere

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: A Bust of Minerva with Armour and Weapons on a Stone Ledge, 1777 (oil on canvas)

A Bust of Minerva with Armour and Weapons on a Stone Ledge, 1777 (oil on canvas)
990091 A Bust of Minerva with Armour and Weapons on a Stone Ledge, 1777 (oil on canvas) by Vallayer-Coster, Anne (1744-1818); 114x158.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Alexander and Roxana, 1635 (oil on canvas)

Alexander and Roxana, 1635 (oil on canvas)
990089 Alexander and Roxana, 1635 (oil on canvas) by La Hire or La Hyre, Laurent de (1606-56); 169.7x145.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander and Roxana. Laurent de La Hyre (1606-1656)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: A comb morion, etched with cherub heads, sphinxes and winged horses

A comb morion, etched with cherub heads, sphinxes and winged horses
1764813 A comb morion, etched with cherub heads, sphinxes and winged horses, the centre with a pseudo classical warrior in contempory armour with sword and shield, 1572 (steel) by German School

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: A Polo Match, 1922 (oil on canvas)

A Polo Match, 1922 (oil on canvas)
827132 A Polo Match, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Koch, Ludwig (1866-1934); 92x71.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Polo Match. Ludwig Koch (1866-1934). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1922

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: How Four Queens Found Sir Lancelot Sleeping, 1908 (oil on canvas)

How Four Queens Found Sir Lancelot Sleeping, 1908 (oil on canvas)
828488 How Four Queens Found Sir Lancelot Sleeping, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Calderon, William Frank (1865-1943); 122x182.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProtective Clothing Collection: Portrait of a Commander, three-quarter length, in Armour, holding a Baton

Portrait of a Commander, three-quarter length, in Armour, holding a Baton
827916 Portrait of a Commander, three-quarter length, in Armour, holding a Baton, his Plumed Helmet on a Rock nearby, a Cavalry Charge beyond, (oil on canvas) by Netscher, Caspar (1639-84); 48x39.9




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"Protective Clothing: Safeguarding Lives in Various Environments" From laboratory technicians donning lab coats to Oliver Cromwell's sturdy armor, the importance spans across time and diverse settings. In a captivating seascape painting, we witness battles beyond where warriors shield themselves with impenetrable gear. In 1911, Bowers, Wilson, and Cherry-Garrard embarked on an Antarctic expedition equipped with protective clothing against extreme cold at Cafe Crozier. Similarly, a skilled technician carefully pours molten glass while clad in heat-resistant attire from head to toe. Sports enthusiasts witness lightweight jockey Geraldine Hinson wearing specialized gear as she fearlessly rides her trusty donkey during races in Sussex. Meanwhile, fusion reactor maintenance personnel diligently safeguard their well-being by suiting up in advanced protective garments like T180 / 0078. Space exploration demands extraordinary measures for survival; hence space suits become indispensable for astronauts venturing into the unknown depths of the universe. Reflecting British industries' resilience, cotton workers featured in a vintage LMS poster proudly display their robust workwear amidst spinning machinery. Firefighters valiantly battle raging infernos armed with fireproof uniforms that shield them from intense heat and flames. Whether it be marines combating colossal blazes or firefighters neutralizing fires on USS Denver's flight deck - they rely on their trusted protective clothing to keep them safe. In every scenario depicted here - be it laboratories or battlegrounds - one thing remains constant: protective clothing plays an integral role in preserving lives and ensuring safety. It serves as a vital barrier between individuals and potential hazards encountered within their respective environments.