Suits Collection (page 8)

Advert for Slixsilver swimsuits. The one pictured is made of silver oilsilk. Date: 1939

Outfit designed by Maggy Rouff, studio fashion portrait. Captioned, Short Coats for Longer Days'. With description, Spring suits are, like our spring climate, variable

Knitted Golf club covers, suits for women. Captioned, For Golfers. With description
Knitted Golf club covers, suits for women. Captioned, For Golfers.... With description, The attractive little knitted caps to keep your golf sticks clean

Caricature illustration, by Batchelor, showing policemen in top hats and evening dress suits, passing by police station. Captioned

Caricature illustration, The Killers by H M Bateman. Showing two young gentlemen in evening dress suits, fancy socks and dance shoes

Caricature illustration by Dudley Tennant, mixed bathing in the bathroom. With men and women in bathing suits, and an overflowing bathtub. Captioned, Outdoor hobbies for the home'

Summer fashion ideas for women: a plage suit with a lozenge-patterned jerkin, and two swimsuits. Date: 1954

A selection of fashionable outfits for women. Date: 1954

A sketch of a woman in a fashionable tweed suit, accessorised with hat, scarf and handbag. This sort of outfit was popular for wearing in the country, or for mornings in town. Date: circa 1932

Snowbirds by Philip Boileau (1863-1917) - two pretty young ladies in matching sailor suits and dark bonnet-style hats. His illustrations of dignified women became a part of popular culture

Two little boys - British sibling toddlers - posing for a photograph in a studio Date: circa 1905

Queen Victoria with her four great-grandchildren 1900
Queen Victoria with her four great-grandchildren taken at Osborne House, eldest standing next to Victoria, Prince David, future Edward VIII for one year in 1936 and then Duke of Windsor (1894 - 1972)

A page of adverts from - February 1954
Three fashion adverts for women's permanent hair styles at Vasco's Hair Bubbles, tailored lingerie at and Supalese early spring tailored suits at Swan & Edgar. Date: 1954

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Un vago es un faccioso (A lazy is a factious). Poster edited by the Departament of Public Order of Aragon

Michael Stewart, British Foreign Secretary
Robert Michael Maitland Stewart, Baron Stewart of Fulham (1906-1990), British Labour politician, Fabian Socialist and government minister

Charlie Chaplin and Max Linder in Hollywood
Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), comic actor, film star and director, with Max Linder (1883-1925), French pioneer of silent film, comedian, writer and director

Balenciaga Fashion 1965
Balenciaga Paris fashion collection, navy wool lean sleeved jacket suit with brass buttons left open, narrow skirt, collar in linen. Date: 1965

A study in an infant school, where the young children are learning their left and right hands. Date: 1898

Children of London's West End. Boys: knitted jersey suits with knickerbockers. Girls: pink polonaise & sunbonnet; lilac dress with yoke, sash, gathered bodice & gigot sleeves Date: 1884

DRYDEN/DIE OBERST/31
Advertisement for Die Oberst cigarettes -- cartoon of three men in suits. Date: 1926

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Plate 47 from Costumes Parisiens, 1913 (pouchoir print)
3551069 Plate 47 from Costumes Parisiens, 1913 (pouchoir print) by Taquoy, Maurice (1878-1952); 22.5x14.5 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: Print)

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Avant armour, c. 1445 (steel)
GLS443750 Avant armour, c.1445 (steel) by Italian School, (15th century); Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: Avant armour made by the Corio Workshop in Milan;); © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Charles Bradlaugh at the Bar at the House of Commons, c. 1892-93 (oil on canvas)
1218284 Charles Bradlaugh at the Bar at the House of Commons, c.1892-93 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 228.4x121.6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Victor Lecour, 1922-24 (oil on canvas)
1746646 Victor Lecour, 1922-24 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 81.3x60.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Victor Lecour)

Suit, c. 1770-80 (wool, linen & velvet)
3743015 Suit, c.1770-80 (wool, linen & velvet) by English School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Mauve wool, matching 3-piece suit, trimmed with silver braid)

J. K. Bythell (oil on canvas)
2637076 J.K. Bythell (oil on canvas) by Mostyn, Thomas Edwin (1864-1930); 127x102 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Portrait of Rowley Smart, 1925 (oil on panel)
3088630 Portrait of Rowley Smart, 1925 (oil on panel) by Valette, Adolphe (1876-1942); 66x55 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Portrait of John Henry Reynolds, 1896 (oil on canvas)
2647002 Portrait of John Henry Reynolds, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Reid, George (1841-1913); 82x56 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

George Bernard Shaw, 1925 (oil on panel)
3483049 George Bernard Shaw, 1925 (oil on panel) by Lavery, Lady Hazel (1886-1935); 61x45 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: George Bernard Shaw (26 July 1856 - 2 November 1950)

Caricature of a Man with a Large Nose, 1855-56 (graphite on greenish-gray wove paper)
5859689 Caricature of a Man with a Large Nose, 1855-56 (graphite on greenish-gray wove paper) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 24.8 -- 15.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Caricature of Mario Uchard, c. 1858 (graphite with touches of erasure and stumping on tan wove paper)
5859687 Caricature of Mario Uchard, c.1858 (graphite with touches of erasure and stumping on tan wove paper) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 32 -- 24.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Edward Suess from Supplement to Nature, May 4 1905 (photogravure)
701472 Edward Suess from Supplement to Nature, May 4 1905 (photogravure) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photograph taken by McQueen Brothers)

Portrait of a Man in Oriental Costume, c. 1835-40 (oil on panel)
1065295 Portrait of a Man in Oriental Costume, c.1835-40 (oil on panel) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soane's Museum

Arc welding (colour litho)
5207587 Arc welding (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arc welding)

Franklin D. Roosevelt, c. 1913-17
1128891 Franklin D. Roosevelt, c.1913-17 by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harris & Ewing Collection )

W. H. Brocklehurst, JP (oil on canvas)
1128527 W. H. Brocklehurst, JP (oil on canvas) by Somerville, Howard (1873-1952); 112x86.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; © Bradford Museums & Galleries

Painting portrait of Franklin Roosevelt, 1934
1128885 Painting portrait of Franklin Roosevelt, 1934 by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harris & Ewing Collection )

Sketch to illustrate "Not Honourably Discharged", 1904 (w/c)
XOS5887644 Sketch to illustrate "Not Honourably Discharged", 1904 (w/c) by Jacobs, Leroy William (1869-1917); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: William Leroy Jacobs (1869-1917))

Cafe Parisien (Bal Tabarin), (oil on canvas)
1196569 Cafe Parisien (Bal Tabarin), (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Ludovic-Rodolphe (1878-1952); 46.2x55.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

John Calvin Coolidge Jr. and Grace Coolidge outside White House, Washington, D. C. 1924
1128882 John Calvin Coolidge Jr. and Grace Coolidge outside White House, Washington, D.C. 1924 by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harris & Ewing Collection )

Evening Wear by Charles de Lagrille, 1921 (pochoir print)
STC255053 Evening Wear by Charles de Lagrille, 1921 (pochoir print) by Roux, Andre de (1870-1952); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

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"Suits: A Timeless Fashion Statement" Step into the world of fashion with "The It Girl" by George Whitelaw, where suits take center stage as the epitome of sophistication and style. From Fashions for 1954 to an Advert for Burberry winter sports wear in 1926, they have always been a symbol of elegance. Even sporting legends like Liverpool FC football team in 1932-1933 embraced the power of a well-tailored suit off the field. And let's not forget about Tango, a dance originating in Argentina that exudes passion and grace - dancers draped in tailored suits adding an extra touch of allure. In every era, from Arsenal Football Club team and officials in 1950-1951 to Queen of the South FC football team in 1934-1935, they have adorned men with confidence and authority. They have transcended time, even making their mark on historical artifacts such as a Persian Manuscript from 1650 depicting courtiers dressed impeccably. Artists like Marcel Vertes captured the essence of Tango through watercolor paintings published worldwide. The fluidity and movement showcased within these works perfectly complemented the elegance found within each suit worn by its dancers. Fashion houses like Dior also recognized the timeless appeal of suits; their iconic dress designs paired effortlessly with Fath suits in 1954. These ensembles became synonymous with high fashion during this era. Not only did athletes embrace this trend but so did everyday individuals who frequented places like Chinatown Shop during the swinging '60s. Suits became a staple for those seeking to make a statement while embracing cultural diversity. From historical manuscripts to art pieces capturing moments frozen in time, one thing remains constant - suits continue to be an enduring symbol of class and refinement throughout history. So whether you're stepping onto a football pitch or attending an elegant soirée, donning a well-fitted suit will always be a timeless fashion choice.