Sailor Suit Collection (#5)

Advertisement for Lifebuoy soap depicting a boy sailor and a life buoy (chromolitho)
6030592 Advertisement for Lifebuoy soap depicting a boy sailor and a life buoy (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King George V when he was Prince of Wales and his children (b / w photo)
6031907 King George V when he was Prince of Wales and his children (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Sunny Day at the Beach, 1900 (oil on canvas)
824460 A Sunny Day at the Beach, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Simmler, Wilhelm (1840-c.1914); 60.6x98.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sunny Day at the Beach. Wilhelm Simmler (1840-c.1914)

The Sailors Return, (oil on canvas)
823275 The Sailors Return, (oil on canvas) by Hovenden, Thomas (1840-95); 91.5x145 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sailors Return. Oil on canvas. Thomas Hovenden (1840-1895). Painted in 1892

Portrait of Madame Hugo, and her Son, 1924 (oil on canvas)
989207 Portrait of Madame Hugo, and her Son, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 210.8x120.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Madame Hugo, and her Son)

The education of Achilles (chromolitho)
972169 The education of Achilles (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The education of Achilles. Educational card.); © Look and Learn

New Years card with children on a plane (colour photo)
3091273 New Years card with children on a plane (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Years card with children on a plane)

At the doll doctors (chromolitho)
1093605 At the doll doctors (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the doll doctor s)

Stronger and stronger (chromolitho)
1093735 Stronger and stronger (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stronger and stronger)

Twins (coloured engraving)
979131 Twins (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twins.); © Look and Learn

Summer Holidays (colour litho)
981863 Summer Holidays (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer Holidays.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Dry-Land Sailors (colour litho)
981866 Dry-Land Sailors (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dry-Land Sailors.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Perseus and Andromeda (colour litho)
3098481 Perseus and Andromeda (colour litho) by Hook, Bryan (1856-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and Andromeda. Illustration from Le Figaro Illustre, July 1891.); © Look and Learn

Independence Day Card (colour litho)
3094340 Independence Day Card (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Independence Day Card. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Royal Family - Pride of the British Empire (colour litho)
3622273 The Royal Family - Pride of the British Empire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for Grootes cocoa (chromolitho)
3104943 Advertisement for Grootes cocoa (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Grootes cocoa)

A Family Portrait, 1919 (oil on canvas)
425816 A Family Portrait, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Gash, Walter Bonner (1869-1928); 58x58 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The artists wife with their two children)

Children in a playground (pastel with w / c & white heightening on paper)
425809 Children in a playground (pastel with w/c & white heightening on paper) by Gash, Walter Bonner (1869-1928); Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Madame Georges Hugo and her son Jean, 1898 (oil on canvas)
NUL386995 Madame Georges Hugo and her son Jean, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pauline Victor-Hugo; Jean Hugo (1894-1984) French painter

Sailor Boy With Yacht (chromolitho)
733348 Sailor Boy With Yacht (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailor Boy With Yacht.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Sailor Boy Sitting On Rigging (chromolitho)
733502 Sailor Boy Sitting On Rigging (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailor Boy Sitting On Rigging.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Boy paddling in sea, New Year Card (chromolitho)
731260 Boy paddling in sea, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy paddling in sea)

A Young King Edward VIII Drilling His Siblings, the Duke of York and the Princess Royal
STC360947 A Young King Edward VIII Drilling His Siblings, the Duke of York and the Princess Royal, c.1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Letter from father
LLM461867 Letter from father by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter from father. Illustration for Nisters Holiday Annual 1894.); © Look and Learn

Rest by the Sands
SOT43061 Rest by the Sands by Roisi, A.M. (19th century); The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent, UK; ePotteries Museum and Art Gallery, Stoke-On-Trent; out of copyright

The Daisy Chain (chromolitho)
6001890 The Daisy Chain (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Daisy Chain. Illustration from The Little Ones Own Coloured Picture Paper (Dean and Son)

Snowball (chromolitho)
6001883 Snowball (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snowball. Illustration from The Little Ones Own Coloured Picture Paper (Dean and Son)

Taking care when using petroleum (chromolitho)
6001562 Taking care when using petroleum (chromolitho) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking care when using petroleum)

Portrait of Caspar Goodrich (oil on canvas)
1764732 Portrait of Caspar Goodrich (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 66.3x48.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Caspar Goodrich. John Singer Sargent (1856-1925)

King Edward VII as a child, aged six, 1847 (litho)
5216793 King Edward VII as a child, aged six, 1847 (litho) by Winterhalter, Franz Xaver (1806-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VII as a child, aged six, 1847)

French boys fashions (coloured engraving)
976071 French boys fashions (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French boys fashions.); © Look and Learn

Suitor bribing a child to help him (colour litho)
3096445 Suitor bribing a child to help him (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suitor bribing a child to help him)

Easter card with little boy (b / w photo)
3095449 Easter card with little boy (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter card with little boy)

Schoolboy writing on a blackboard (colour photo)
3094030 Schoolboy writing on a blackboard (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy writing on a blackboard)

The Painter Thaulow and his Children, or The Thaulow Family, 1895 (oil on canvas)
XIR121779 The Painter Thaulow and his Children, or The Thaulow Family, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); 180x200 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Francois Mauriac (1885-1970) as a child (b / w photo)
NUL201179 Francois Mauriac (1885-1970) as a child (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Dead Sea-gull (colour litho)
981862 The Dead Sea-gull (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dead Sea-gull.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Seated Man, c. 1870. Creator: William Michael Harnett
Seated Man, c. 1870

King Edward VIII of England (centre), with his brother Duke of York and sister Mary the Princess Royal in 1901

Soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force seen here loading a cart in Le Harve before moving off to the front. August 1914

Elizabeth Keown, Kate Keown, and Freddy Gould, c. 1866-1868

Midshipmans Dirk, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen &
Midshipmans Dirk, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Machine Gun, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen &
Machine Gun, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Cutlass, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen &
Cutlass, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Monsieur Philippe, at the Strand Theatre, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Monsieur Philippe, at the Strand Theatre, 1845. Magic show on the London stage. M. Philippe, the conjuror...has taken the Strand Theatre for a series of " Soirees Mysterieuses

The Yule Log in India —Bringing in the Ice, from "The Graphic"
The Yule Log in India -- Bringing in the Ice, from " The Graphic" Christmas Number, December 2, 1889

Nelson Conflict with a spanish launch
A scene from the life of Lord Nelson - Nelson Conflict with a spanish launch

Commander and Able-Seaman, R. N. 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
Commander and Able-Seaman, R.N. 1901. The Royal Navy, the United Kingdoms naval warfare force landed guns from HM Ships Terrible and Powerful to help in the relief of the siege of Ladysmith

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"Sailor Suit: A Timeless Symbol of Adventure and Romance" From the iconic Public Statue of a Sailor Kissing a Nurse to the lively Dancing Sailors in Brittany by Christopher Woods, sailor suits have always held a special place in our hearts. Created by Christopher Wood in 1930, these outfits exude an air of nostalgia and charm that transports us back to simpler times. In Villa Lequeitio, Spain, we catch a glimpse of The Ex-Empress and her family proudly donning their sailor suits. Standing together with smiles on their faces, they epitomize the spirit of unity and strength that this attire represents. Sea Horses gracefully gallop through the waves as if wearing miniature sailor suits themselves. These majestic creatures remind us of the deep connection between sailors and the sea – both embodying freedom, adventure, and resilience. An Omnibus Ride to Piccadilly Circus takes us on a journey alongside Mr Gladstone himself. Travelling among ordinary passengers while dressed in his distinguished sailor suit, he showcases how this attire transcends social boundaries and unites people from all walks of life. The Russian Imperial family captured in c1894 radiates elegance as they sport their matching sailor suits. This portrait immortalizes their love for maritime traditions while highlighting their regal stature amidst turbulent times. May Yohe captivates audiences as she transforms into Dick Whittington wearing her enchanting sailor suit. As an actress and singer known for her versatility, she embodies the adventurous spirit associated with sailors who explore new horizons fearlessly. A Victorian mother joyfully watches over her children playing at the beach while dressed in matching sailor suits. This heartwarming scene reminds us that these outfits not only symbolize exploration but also evoke feelings of warmth, love, and cherished memories spent by the seaside. "More Haste Less Speed, " painted in 1899 depicts three sailors caught up in comical mishaps.