Silks Collection (#5)

Couvert, Jockey: C. Richards, 1939. Winner of the Royal Hunt Cup. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Cosmopolitan, Jockey: J. Crouch, 1939. Owned by King George VI. Jockey Jackie Crouch died in a plane crash at the age of 25. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O

Challenge, Jockey: E. Smith, 1939. Winner of the Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Cave Man, Jockey: C. Richards, 1939. Winner of the Chester Vase and Jersey Stakes at Ascot in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Bookseller, Jockey: G. Richards, 1939. Winner of the 1938 Great Yorkshire Handicap at Doncaster. Sir Gordon Richards (1904- 1986)

Black Speck, Jockey: A. Richardson, 1939; being led in by owner Mrs J V Rank after victory at the Newbury Summer Cup. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O

Bois Roussel, Jockey: E. C. Elliott, 1939; being led in by his owner Peter Beatty after victory at the Epsom Derby in 1938

Battleship, Jockey: B. Hobbs, 1939. Battleship (1927-1958) was an American thoroughbred racehorse who is the only horse to have won both the American Grand National

The great Match between Mr. Flintoff & Jack Rogers, 1858. Artist: John Leech
The great Match between Mr. Flintoff & Jack Rogers, 1858. From Ask Mamma; or, The Richest Commoner in England, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1858]

Diamond Jubilee, c1905 (c1910). Artist: Henry Powell Palfrey
Diamond Jubilee, c1905 (c1910). Diamond Jubilee (1897-1923) was a British-bred thoroughbred racehorse and sire, owned by King Edward VII

Sir Gordon Richards (1904-1986), jockey, 1935
Sir Gordon Richards (1904-1986), English jockey. He was the British flat racing Champion Jockey 26 times and is often considered the worlds greatest ever jockey

A Lawyer on the Bench, 1902. Artist: Spy
A Lawyer on the Bench, 1902. Sir Joseph Walton, British lawyer and judge. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 24th July 1902

Steady Going, 1902. Artist: Spy
Steady Going, 1902. Sir Matthew Ingle Joyce, British lawyer and judge. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 23rd January 1902

Law and Conscience, 1883. Artist: Verheyden
Law and Conscience, 1883. Richard Everard Webster QC, British barrister, politician and judge. Webster (1842-1915) became a QC in 1878

A Splendid Advocate, 1883. Artist: Verheyden
A Splendid Advocate, 1883. Charles Russell QC MP, British lawyer and politician. Born in Newry, County Down, Russell (1832-1900) became a QC in 1872

The Demon, 1882. Artist: Spy
The Demon, 1882. George Fordham, British jockey. Fordham (1837-1887) was Champion Jockey on 13 occasions between 1855 and 1869

Charlie Wood, 1886. Artist: Liborio Prosperi
Charlie Wood, 1886. Charles Wood, British jockey. Wood (1856-1945) won 11 Classic victories over the course of his career

John Evelyn Watts, British jockey, 1903. Artist: Ao
John Evelyn Watts, British jockey, 1903. Watts followed in his fathers footseps as a jockey and later as a racehorse trainer. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 1st October 1903

Danny, 1903. Artist: Ao
Danny, 1903. Daniel A Maher, American jockey. Maher (1881-1916) was a successful jockey on both sides of the Atlantic. He won 9 Classic victories in Britain

Advertisement in Princess Ida programme
Advertisement for Liberty Art Fabrics in Princess Ida programme, Gilbert & Sullivan, Savoy Theatre, London, with three men in armour. circa 1880s

China - High Class lady - Studio Portrait holding fan, standing in front of a very elaborate painted backdrop. Date: circa 1906

Gibraltar Trade
Small boats crowd around a British liner as it arrives in Gibraltar. They are selling a variety of silks, rugs, tobacco and fruits to the first tourists of the season. Date: 1960s

Jockey / Jh Martin Vf 1907
American jockey John Henry Martin wears top boots, a jockety cap & over his silks a grey overcoat (possibly fly- fronted) with a velvet collar, a large pocket. 1907

Fashion Illustration, 1966
Fashion illustration by Shuna Harwood featuring dresses by Nina Ricci, Harvey Gould, Yves St Laurent, Louis Feraud and Hildebrand. Date: 1966

What People Are Wearing - Sandra Naylor
Sandra Naylor wearing a black, red and beige silk dress with matching scarf from Deliss. Date: 1966

Gordon Richards by The Tout
Caricature of The General, the jockey Gordon Richards, pictured in The Tatler at the time he beat Fred Archers record when he rode 259 winners as opposed to Archers 246 in one season. Date: 1933

Advertisement for Sefton Fabrics
Advertisement for silks, sherevoiles and handkerchiefs from Sefton s, one of the leading manufacturers of fashionable textiles in the early 20th century. Date: 1920

Our Greatest Jockey
A portrait of Steve Donoghue (1884-1945), who was a leading flat race jockey in the 1920 s, shown here in blue and red silks

Steve Donoghue - English flat-race jockey
Steve Donoghue (18841945) - a leading English flat-race jockey in the 1910s and 1920s. Champion Jockey 10 times between 1914 and 1923. Date: 1926

Hethersett Steeplechases, 1921 (w / c on paper)
XPG359498 Hethersett Steeplechases, 1921 (w/c on paper) by Atkinson, John (1863-1924); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The jockey led to the start (colour litho)
XZO349759 The jockey led to the start (colour litho) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Jockey se rendant au poteau; ); French, out of copyright

The Duke of Hamiltons Disguise with Jockey Up (oil on canvas)
XYC159875 The Duke of Hamiltons Disguise with Jockey Up (oil on canvas) by Garrard, George (1760-1826); 85.1x108 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Silks and Satins of the Turf Signed and dated, lower left: Ben Herring | 1865"
Silks and Satins of the Turf Signed and dated, lower left: " Ben Herring | 1865", Benjamin Herring, 1830-1871, British

Araneus orb-weaving spider (Araneus) in its web

Embroidered Postcard - Can Can Dancer - A Kiss from France
WW1 - Fantastic Embroidered Postcard depicting a French Can Can Dancer - A Kiss from France. Our lady holds aloft the corners of her skirt to reveal their decoration - the flags of the allies

Japan - Yokohama - The Silk Conditioning House Date: circa 1930s

First horse race for ladies only, takes place at Chertsey bankholiday sports. Miss Stringer on " Bo Peep " the winner of the race. 7 August 1922

At the Christ Church and Bullingdon point to point steeplechases. Lord Stavordale. 1928

Woman jockey wins ladies horse race and finishes second in another against gentlemen riders. Included in the sports at Chertsey was the Ladies Plate, a race for ladies only

Portrait of a Jockey - about January 1942
" Garland of Petworth" no other information, possibly the name of the horse? George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N21242

Portrait of Anna Maria Baroness Erberg (c1741-1769). Oil on canvas. Forunat Bergant (1721-1769) Slovene painter. Three-quarters portrait of fashionable woman in silks holding a fully blown pink rose

Silk Merchants - India, c1920. Charles William Bartlett (1860-1940) English painter and printmaker. Figures in dappled shade of mature trees on terrace beside blue lake, pile of silks being traded

weavers - Inle Lake
Weavers - Inle Lake - They sell all their silks at the Taungyi bazaar Date: 1952

Advertisement for A Wilmart silk, Paris
Advertisement for A Wilmart silk, Place Vendome, Paris, France. Featuring a woman with rolls of colourful patterned silks. 1924

Horse Racing - Won in a Canter. The victor in this race trots back to the paddock having taken the win. The jockey has been adorned with a victory wreath. Date: circa 1920s

Horse Racing - Neck and Neck by Antonio Donadini. Two jockeys battling it out at the head os the field in thsi steeplechase race. Date: circa 1920s

Horse Racing - Won by a Short Head. A very close finish to this race, with one horse managing to stick its neck out enough to claim the race. Date: circa 1920s

Horse Racing - Going to the Post. Getting ready for the start of the race. Date: circa 1920s

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"Silks: A Tapestry of Elegance and Triumph in the World of Horse Racing" In the realm of horse racing, silks serve as a vibrant symbol of prestige and victory. From the iconic image of Jim Pike atop his legendary horse, Phar Lap, to H. M. Bateman's depiction of "The Favourite Wins, " these colorful garments have become synonymous with triumph on the racetrack. As we delve into history, we uncover captivating moments captured on canvas. Bloomsbury, a chestnut racehorse immortalized in oil on canvas by Sam Templeman, stands majestically against a picturesque landscape. Meanwhile, British jockeys from 1934 gallop through time with an unknown artist's brushstrokes preserving their daring spirit. Beyond artistry lies intrigue; Spy's portrayal of both a radical lawyer and Plausible in 1902 unveils the multifaceted nature behind those who don these silken uniforms. These individuals embody determination and audacity that transcends mere sporting attire. Amongst this tapestry emerges Steve Donoghue - his portrait by W. Smithson Broadhead capturing not only his skill but also the essence of silk-clad excellence that he exudes effortlessly. Yet it is not just renowned figures who grace this narrative; Fife Silk Mills' advertisement photograph reminds us that even fabric holds its own significance within this world steeped in tradition. And finally, Sir Claude de Crespigny strikes a pose while Charley Thompson and Mornington Cannon present themselves as epitomes of elegance through their studio portraits adorned in racing silks. These glimpses into history remind us that beyond their aesthetic appeal, silks encapsulate tales woven with passion for horseracing – tales where dreams are realized or shattered within seconds under thundering hooves. They represent dedication to craft and honor traditions passed down through generations.