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Shirt Collection (#65)

From Margaret Thatcher to Immanuel Kant, the shirt has been a timeless symbol of intellect and influence throughout history

Background imageShirt Collection: Portrait of Maximilian Harden

Portrait of Maximilian Harden
Harden - Eulenberg Affair. Maximilian Harden (1861 - 1927) pen name of Felix Ernst Witkowski, German journalist, whose accusations of homosexual relations between Philip von Eulenberg

Background imageShirt Collection: Symptoms of long - term mercury poisoning

Symptoms of long - term mercury poisoning
Symptoms characteristic of long - term mercury poisoning. From Jules Rengade " Les Grands Maux et les Grands Remedes", Paris, c1890

Background imageShirt Collection: Eugene Gladstone O Neil (1888 - 1953) writer

Eugene Gladstone O Neil (1888 - 1953) writer
Eugene Gladstone O Neil (1888 - 1953) American playwright

Background imageShirt Collection: Woman At Laptop. Dog

Woman At Laptop. Dog

Background imageShirt Collection: Woman Relaxes on the Terrace with Her Cat

Woman Relaxes on the Terrace with Her Cat

Background imageShirt Collection: Elderly man cooking pork chop and tomato on a grill

Elderly man cooking pork chop and tomato on a grill

Background imageShirt Collection: Man corking bottles of home-made wine

Man corking bottles of home-made wine

Background imageShirt Collection: Making a scarecrow

Making a scarecrow

Background imageShirt Collection: Teen boy gesturing OK with hand

Teen boy gesturing OK with hand

Background imageShirt Collection: France, Boy in a red waistcoat

France, Boy in a red waistcoat
Paul Cezanne (1839-1906), Boy in a Red Waistcoat, 1890-95

Background imageShirt Collection: Italy, Bergamo, Portrait of Filippo Galli, bass singer, as Henry VIII in Anna Bolena by Gaetano

Italy, Bergamo, Portrait of Filippo Galli, bass singer, as Henry VIII in Anna Bolena by Gaetano Donizetti
Portrait of Filippo Galli (19th century), Italian bass singer, as Henry VIII in " Anna Bolena" by Gaetano Donizetti

Background imageShirt Collection: Down with the taxes, caricature, 1789

Down with the taxes, caricature, 1789
France, 18th century, French Revolution. Down with the taxes. Caricature, 1789

Background imageShirt Collection: Pregnancy ultrasound scan F008 / 3599

Pregnancy ultrasound scan F008 / 3599
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnancy ultrasound scan

Background imageShirt Collection: Consultation F008 / 3562

Consultation F008 / 3562
MODEL RELEASED. Consultation. Couple talking to a doctor

Background imageShirt Collection: Consultation F008 / 3557

Consultation F008 / 3557
MODEL RELEASED. Consultation. Couple talking to a doctor

Background imageShirt Collection: Consultation F008 / 3554

Consultation F008 / 3554
MODEL RELEASED. Consultation. Couple talking to a doctor

Background imageShirt Collection: Consultation F008 / 3560

Consultation F008 / 3560
MODEL RELEASED. Consultation. Couple talking to a doctor

Background imageShirt Collection: Consultation F008 / 3559

Consultation F008 / 3559
MODEL RELEASED. Consultation. Couple talking to a doctor

Background imageShirt Collection: Consultation F008 / 3558

Consultation F008 / 3558
MODEL RELEASED. Consultation. Couple talking to a doctor

Background imageShirt Collection: Woman preparing for medical procedure F008 / 3592

Woman preparing for medical procedure F008 / 3592
MODEL RELEASED. Woman preparing for medical procedure

Background imageShirt Collection: Consultation F008 / 3561

Consultation F008 / 3561
MODEL RELEASED. Consultation. Couple talking to a doctor

Background imageShirt Collection: Sperm sample F008 / 3604

Sperm sample F008 / 3604
MODEL RELEASED. Sperm sample

Background imageShirt Collection: Sperm sample F008 / 3603

Sperm sample F008 / 3603
MODEL RELEASED. Sperm sample

Background imageShirt Collection: Consultation F008 / 3556

Consultation F008 / 3556
MODEL RELEASED. Consultation. Couple talking to a doctor

Background imageShirt Collection: Consultation F008 / 3553

Consultation F008 / 3553
MODEL RELEASED. Consultation. Couple talking to a doctor

Background imageShirt Collection: Woman preparing for medical procedure F008 / 3593

Woman preparing for medical procedure F008 / 3593
MODEL RELEASED. Woman preparing for medical procedure

Background imageShirt Collection: Pregnancy ultrasound scan F008 / 3600

Pregnancy ultrasound scan F008 / 3600
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnancy ultrasound scan

Background imageShirt Collection: Woman preparing for medical procedure F008 / 3594

Woman preparing for medical procedure F008 / 3594
MODEL RELEASED. Woman preparing for medical procedure

Background imageShirt Collection: Man lighting a cigarette

Man lighting a cigarette
MODEL RELEASED. Man lighting a cigarette

Background imageShirt Collection: Weightlifting F007 / 0296

Weightlifting F007 / 0296
MODEL RELEASED. Woman weightlifting

Background imageShirt Collection: Communication, conceptual artwork F006 / 9018

Communication, conceptual artwork F006 / 9018
Communication, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageShirt Collection: Surveillance, conceptual artwork F006 / 9016

Surveillance, conceptual artwork F006 / 9016
Surveillance, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageShirt Collection: Fire safety at bedtime

Fire safety at bedtime -- a staged photograph for a Safe at Night fire prevention scheme, 28 February 1969. A young man removes a television plug from the socket

Background imageShirt Collection: Seven women and a man in cowboy costume

Seven women and a man in cowboy costume
Seven women and one man performing in cowboy costume

Background imageShirt Collection: Midwewinind (One-Called-From-A-Distance), an Ojibwa Native American man on the White Earth

Midwewinind (One-Called-From-A-Distance), an Ojibwa Native American man on the White Earth Reservation in Minnesota
OJIBWA MAN, 1894. Midwewinind (One-Called-From-A-Distance), an Ojibwa Native American man on the White Earth Reservation in Minnesota

Background imageShirt Collection: GAYARRE, Juliᮠ(1844-1890). Spanish. Painting

GAYARRE, Juliᮠ(1844-1890). Spanish. Painting
GAYARRE, Juliᮠ (1844-1890). Spanish. Painting

Background imageShirt Collection: Homeless man in Vienna, Austria

Homeless man in Vienna, Austria
A homeless man lies on a sheet of cardboard near a street corner in Vienna, Austria, while more affluent people walk past him. Date: 1953

Background imageShirt Collection: Teddy Bears

Teddy Bears (with hidden images)

Background imageShirt Collection: Jugend front cover, young man on a donkey

Jugend front cover, young man on a donkey
Front cover design for Jugend magazine, depicting a young man in a white shirt riding a donkey. He has oak leaves round his head, and carries a red and white flag

Background imageShirt Collection: Danish Fashions 1921

Danish Fashions 1921
Lounging suits: narrow ankle revealing trousers with turn- ups, lounging jackets with sloping shoulders, high all round shirt collars & a flat cap or straw boater. Date: 1921

Background imageShirt Collection: Warren Hastings / Zoffany

Warren Hastings / Zoffany
WARREN HASTINGS Governor General of India Date: 1732 - 1818

Background imageShirt Collection: Joseph Haydn / Eigenthum

Joseph Haydn / Eigenthum
JOSEPH HAYDN Austrian musician and composer Date: 1732 - 1809

Background imageShirt Collection: Marconi Legs Crossed

Marconi Legs Crossed
GUGLIELMO MARCONI the Italian inventor at Naples, on board the yacht Electra Date: 1874 - 1937

Background imageShirt Collection: Joseph Haydn / Mansfeld

Joseph Haydn / Mansfeld
JOSEPH HAYDN German composer and musician Date: 1732 - 1809

Background imageShirt Collection: Joseph Haydn / In Chair

Joseph Haydn / In Chair
JOSEPH HAYDN German musician and composer Date: 1732 - 1809

Background imageShirt Collection: USA, Closet full of aloha shirts on hangers

USA, Closet full of aloha shirts on hangers

Background imageShirt Collection: Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Souvenirs

Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Souvenirs

Background imageShirt Collection: Caribbean, St. Vincent, Grenadines

Caribbean, St. Vincent, Grenadines
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Souvenirs




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From Margaret Thatcher to Immanuel Kant, the shirt has been a timeless symbol of intellect and influence throughout history. Just take a look at the signed photograph of Sigmund Freud in his sepia-toned glory, confidently donning his favorite shirt. Meanwhile, people in Bideford, Devon can be seen salmon netting while sporting their trusty shirts - practicality meets style. In American culture, the iconic Arrow Shirt Collar ad by J. C. Leyendecker showcased the elegance and sophistication that came with wearing Arrow Collars & Shirts. Even philosophers like Kierkegaard found solace in their shirts as they pondered life's deepest questions. But it doesn't stop there; shirts have transcended time and even species. Imagine a modern Neanderthal proudly displaying his conceptual image on a shirt - bridging the gap between our ancient ancestors and contemporary fashion. Shirts have also graced the backs of brilliant minds like Leonhard Euler, who revolutionized mathematics with his genius theories. And let's not forget James Keir Hardie, whose postcard immortalizes him in his distinguished shirt attire. The versatility of shirts is truly remarkable; from Kashmir Shawl Dresses in 1810 to Male Riding Dress styles in 1813, these garments adapt to various occasions without compromising comfort or style. So whether you're removing your T-shirt after a long day or suiting up for an important event, remember that this seemingly simple piece of clothing carries with it centuries of history and significance.