Sailor Suit Collection (#8)

Excesses of British soldiers in a railway station, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th October 1902

French torpedo boats hunting porpoises, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 28th February 1903

The German sailors burn Tsung-Li-Yamen, 1900. Boxer Rebellion was a Chinese rebellion from November 1899 to September 7, 1901, against foreign influence in areas such as trade, politics

Russian marines eating paiki in Paris, 1900. Artist: Joseph Belon
Russian marines eating paiki in Paris, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 25th February 1900

Disembarking troops at Guantanamo, Cuba, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
Disembarking troops at Guantanamo, Cuba, 1898. The Spanish American War was a conflict between the Kingdom of Spain and the United States of America that took place from April to August 1898

Leading Seaman, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Leading Seaman, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Events in Madagascar: The Capture of Mevatanana, 1895. Artist: Henri Meyer
Events in Madagascar: The Capture of Mevatanana, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th June 1895

Arrival in Le Havre of the gifts of the Tsar in France, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Arrival in Le Havre of the gifts of the Tsar in France, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th November 1895

The Picture Book, 1901. Artist: G Lutzel
The Picture Book, 1901. Illustration from The Process Year Book, A Review of the Illustrated Arts. published by AW Penrose & Co, (London, 1901)

Madame Casimir-Perier and her children, 1894. The wife and children of Jean Pierre Casimir-Perier (1847-1907), fifth president of the French Third Republic

Mail delivery before the grand military manoeuvers, 1893. Artist: Henri Meyer
Mail delivery before the grand military maneuvers, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 23rd September 1893

The Franco-Russian Entente, 1893. Artist: Henri Meyer
The Franco-Russian Entente, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 30th September 1893

The Grand Duke Constantine of Russia visiting the house of Joan of Arc, Domremy, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
The Grand Duke Constantine of Russia visiting the house of Joan of Arc, Domremy, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 26th June 1892

Newfoundland Fishermen, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
Newfoundland Fishermen, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 19th March 1892

The return of the ship Borda, and embarkation of the ship Fistots, Brest, France, 1902. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 5th October 1902

Lost at Sea, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
Lost at Sea, 1891. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 3rd January 1891

The future King Edward VIII (right) and the Duke of York, c1900
The future King Edward VIII (right) and the Duke of York, future King George VI, c1900. Edward (1894-1972) succeeded his father George V to the throne as King Edward VIII in 1936

Prince George and his wife Mary with their son Edward, HMS Crescent, late 19th-early 20th century. The future King George V with his family

French sailors in a camp in Moudros, Lemnos, Greece, 1915. A print from Le Pays de France, 12 August 1915

Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Russia, c1860-c1862. Grand Duke Alexei (1850-1908) was the sixth child and fourth son of Tsar Alexander II and his first wife, Maria Alexandrovna

Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna with Tsarevich Alexei of Russia, c1907-c1910. Artist: K von Hahn
Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna with Tsarevich Alexei of Russia, c1907-c1910. Alexandra (1872-1918) and Alexei (1904-1918) in the garden of the imperial summer residence of Ropsha

A Labour of Love, 1905. A little boy in a straw hat and sailor suit hoes the flower garden for his grandmother who, in shawl and bonnet, sits watching outside her thatched country cottage

The Cabin Boy, 1891. Artist: M Brun
The Cabin Boy, 1891. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 15th August 1891

The new flag of the Russian navy, 1898. Artist: Henri Meyer
The new flag of the Russian navy, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd April 1898

Scene on gun deck of a Japanese warship, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5
Scene on gun deck of a Japanese warship during action, Russo-Japanese War 1904-5. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 13 March 1904

A Cold Reception and A Warm Welcome, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Cold Reception and A Warm Welcome, 1876. In the lefthand cartoon, the Queen of the Arctic is perched on top of the snowy peaks of the Arctic

The Golden Wedding; or, Fifty Years Jubilee of Peace, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
The Golden Wedding; or, Fifty Years Jubilee of Peace, 1865. This Jubilee is celebrated by Punch and shows, left to right, John Bull, Napoleon III, France and Britannia

Our next Ambassador to Naples. 1858. A British sailor holding the fuse of a loaded and aimed cannon. The reference is to an ongoing dispute between the British and Neapolitan governments

Jacks Navy Estimate, 1861. John Bull exclaims over the amount of money to be allocated to the Navy, while Jack Tar, scratching his head

Men for the Fleet!, 1859. In May 1959, Prince Alfred, Queen Victorias second son, was appointed aboard HMS Euryalus. Although he is depicted as a child in this cartoon

1960, One Person, Children Only, One Girl Only, Primary Age Child, Caucasian Appearance, Indoors, Colour, Photography, Portrait, Front View, Head And Shoulders, Close-Up, Focus On Foreground

DAY: DAVID LEUNG, 1911. Portrait of David Leung wearing a sailor suit. Photograph by F. Holland Day, 1911

DAY: MAYNARD WHITE, 1914. Portrait of Maynard White wearing a sailor suit. Photograph by F. Holland Day, 1914

SAILOR AND SOLDIER, 1943. An American sailor and an American soldier in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, March 1943

CHRISTMAS: SAILORS, 1943. American sailors get help in wrapping Christmas presents in the United Nations service center in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, December 1943

Party Time, Christmas postcard (colour litho)
BAL9720 Party Time, Christmas postcard (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Royal Children in the Nursery, by T. H. A. E. 1847 (lithograph)
XJF862603 The Royal Children in the Nursery, by T. H. A. E. 1847 (lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Tease
BAL59364 The Tease by Hannah, Robert (1812-1909); Haynes Fine Art at the Bindery Galleries, Broadway; English, out of copyright

Winston Churchill aged five, from A Roving Commission by Winston S. Churchill
KW280603 Winston Churchill aged five, from A Roving Commission by Winston S. Churchill, published by Scribner s, 1930 (litho) by English School

Juvenile Members of the Yacht Club, 1853 (w / c & graphite on paper)
XYC284402 Juvenile Members of the Yacht Club, 1853 (w/c & graphite on paper) by Dadd, Richard (1817-86); 36x25.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

At Home, 1914-18 (oil on canvas)
BAL266330 At Home, 1914-18 (oil on canvas) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); 88x106 cm; Belorussian National Gallery, Minsk, Belarus; Russian, out of copyright

On the Beach (oil on canvas)
XIR222284 On the Beach (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 81x60 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; Belgian, out of copyright

Children at the Piano, 1886 (oil on canvas)
BAL209445 Children at the Piano, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Lemokh, Kirill Vikentevich (1841-1910); 40x33.5 cm; Arkhangelsk Museum, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

The Luxembourg Gardens, 1895 (oil on canvas)
XIR161916 The Luxembourg Gardens, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 54x73 cm; Private Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

Portrait of Fernand Halphen (1872-1917) 1880 (oil on canvas)
XIR161376 Portrait of Fernand Halphen (1872-1917) 1880 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 46x38 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich (1906-75) as a Child, 1919 (pencil on paper)
XIR152025 Portrait of Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich (1906-75) as a Child, 1919 (pencil on paper) by Kustodiev, Boris Mihajlovic (1878-1927); Shostakovich Memorial Museum, Russia; Russian

Children, 1908 (gouache on paper)
BAL106349 Children, 1908 (gouache on paper) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); 19x17.7 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

GERMANY: SAILORS, c1914. German sailors, part of the buildup of forces just prior to the outbreak of World War I

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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.