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Sweater Collection (#4)

From the tennis court to the concert stage, sweaters have always been a timeless fashion choice

Background imageSweater Collection: Easter at Bournemouth: A sunny Good Friday on the South Coast e Fashion model Margaret

Easter at Bournemouth: A sunny Good Friday on the South Coast e Fashion model Margaret
Easter at Bournemouth:A sunny Good Friday on the South Coast Ð Fashion model Margaret Andrews (18) of Southampton, enjoy the Spring sunshine at Highcliffe near Bournemouth, Hants. April 1958

Background imageSweater Collection: Twiggy modelling the shrunken woolen look. October 1966 P007222

Twiggy modelling the shrunken woolen look. October 1966 P007222

Background imageSweater Collection: Reveille Fashions. Mannequin. January 1958 P006904

Reveille Fashions. Mannequin. January 1958 P006904

Background imageSweater Collection: David and Jonathan a. k. a Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway

David and Jonathan a. k. a Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway
David and Jonathan a.k.a Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway, ex members of The Kestrels and backing musicians with many artists including the Beatles. 27th January 1966

Background imageSweater Collection: 18 year old Jean Galston of Rochdale, Manchester, who won the Miss International Bikini

18 year old Jean Galston of Rochdale, Manchester, who won the Miss International Bikini title in London in January. Jean is already Miss She, Miss Beachcomber and others. December 1969 Z12544-001

Background imageSweater Collection: Marla Scarafia modelling knitwear at Sybil Connally. July 1953 D3752

Marla Scarafia modelling knitwear at Sybil Connally. July 1953 D3752

Background imageSweater Collection: Tory leader Edward Heath bought himself an early Christmas present

Tory leader Edward Heath bought himself an early Christmas present, when he did a bit of shopping, before dashing to catch his train back south, after being in Manchester on a lunch engagement

Background imageSweater Collection: Cyril Washbrook. Marylebone Cricket Club. June 1946 P009877

Cyril Washbrook. Marylebone Cricket Club. June 1946 P009877

Background imageSweater Collection: Model Liz Duke wearing sleveeless top with polo neck. February 1962 P008888

Model Liz Duke wearing sleveeless top with polo neck. February 1962 P008888

Background imageSweater Collection: Couple wearing the latest leisurewear which has a maritime theme seen here posing outside

Couple wearing the latest leisurewear which has a maritime theme seen here posing outside a Royal Navy Recruitment office. November 1969 Z10672-008

Background imageSweater Collection: Couple wearing the latest leisurewear pose by a boat. November 1969 Z10672-002

Couple wearing the latest leisurewear pose by a boat. November 1969 Z10672-002

Background imageSweater Collection: Two woman enjoying the view of crystal clear Humantay Lake, Cusco, Peru, South America

Two woman enjoying the view of crystal clear Humantay Lake, Cusco, Peru, South America

Background imageSweater Collection: Two women trekking Humantay Lake, Cusco, Peru, South America

Two women trekking Humantay Lake, Cusco, Peru, South America

Background imageSweater Collection: Teenage girl wearing cheerleader sweater holding megaphone over shoulder

Teenage girl wearing cheerleader sweater holding megaphone over shoulder
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Teenage girl wearing cheerleader sweater holding megaphone over shoulder

Background imageSweater Collection: Couple Young Man Woman Smiling In Front Of Canoe With Picnic Basket Thermos Man Sweater

Couple Young Man Woman Smiling In Front Of Canoe With Picnic Basket Thermos Man Sweater
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Couple Young Man Woman Smiling In Front Of Canoe With Picnic Basket Thermos Man Sweater Woman Plaid Dress Dating Romance Tree Roots Shade Water

Background imageSweater Collection: GIRLS JUMPER 1930S

GIRLS JUMPER 1930S
A jumper suitable for a young girl with round neck & long sleeves. The body is enlivened with rows of different colours. It is worn with a box pleated skirt. Date: 1930s

Background imageSweater Collection: FANCY STITCH JUMPER 1936

FANCY STITCH JUMPER 1936
Jumper in rib & a fancy stitch with a square neckline & 3 button fastening. The buttons look like pebbles. Worn with a tweed skirt. Date: 1936

Background imageSweater Collection: MAN LIGHTING CIGARETTE

MAN LIGHTING CIGARETTE
A young man lights up a cigarette outside in the street Date: 1960s

Background imageSweater Collection: Man on beach - Algarve, Portugal

Man on beach - Algarve, Portugal
A local man wearing traditional black beret on a beach on The Algarve, Portugal. Behind him the Atlantic waves are lit by winter sunshine. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: 1989

Background imageSweater Collection: Woman in sweater and full skirt, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham

Woman in sweater and full skirt, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Woman in sweater and full skirt, c1950. Fashion illustration. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Background imageSweater Collection: Woman in full skirt with outstretched arm, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham

Woman in full skirt with outstretched arm, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Woman in full skirt with outstretched arm, c1950. Fashion illustration. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Background imageSweater Collection: Happy Birthday Greetings card - Dutch - Tennis Player

Happy Birthday Greetings card - Dutch - Tennis Player. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSweater Collection: Kitty Brunell, winner of Class 2 at the 1933 RAC Rally. Artist: Bill Brunell

Kitty Brunell, winner of Class 2 at the 1933 RAC Rally. Artist: Bill Brunell
R.A.C. Rally. Date: 14-18.3.33. Brunell, Miss. K

Background imageSweater Collection: Neal Sedaka, London, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor

Neal Sedaka, London, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor
Neal Sedaka, London, 1973

Background imageSweater Collection: Johnny Mathis, London, 1975. Artist: Brian O Connor

Johnny Mathis, London, 1975. Artist: Brian O Connor
Johnny Mathis, London, 1975

Background imageSweater Collection: Child with a cat, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters

Child with a cat, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Child with a cat, 1963. Advertising photograph for the Media Design Agency

Background imageSweater Collection: Young gipsy child of the Vincent family, Charlwood, Newdigate area, Surrey, 1964

Young gipsy child of the Vincent family, Charlwood, Newdigate area, Surrey, 1964

Background imageSweater Collection: Daphne, gipsy girl, with cooking pot, Charlwood, Surrey, 1964

Daphne, gipsy girl, with cooking pot, Charlwood, Surrey, 1964

Background imageSweater Collection: The Hon. Brian Lewis, 1937

The Hon. Brian Lewis, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Background imageSweater Collection: A Shetland knitter, 1912. Artist: GW Wilson

A Shetland knitter, 1912. Artist: GW Wilson
A Shetland knitter, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Background imageSweater Collection: Ernest Shackleton, British explorer, Antarctica, 1909

Ernest Shackleton, British explorer, Antarctica, 1909. Shackleton (1874-1922) during his expedition of 1908-1909 on board the Nimrod

Background imageSweater Collection: Fishermen, fishing town of Molle, on the headlands of Kullen in the Kattegat, Sweden, c1923

Fishermen, fishing town of Molle, on the headlands of Kullen in the Kattegat, Sweden, c1923. A print from Countries of the World, Volume VI, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1923

Background imageSweater Collection: David Essex and Billy Fury

David Essex and Billy Fury
during the filming of That ll Be Day (1973)

Background imageSweater Collection: Royal Coronation 1953 knitting book

Royal Coronation 1953 knitting book
Front cover of the Womans Companion Coronation Knitting Book with a dozen delightful designs for all the family. Patterns featured include a jumper for a little boy with a soldier on the front

Background imageSweater Collection: WOMENs FASHION, 1926. A model wearing an outfit designed by Gabrielle Coco Chanel in 1926

WOMENs FASHION, 1926. A model wearing an outfit designed by Gabrielle Coco Chanel in 1926. Photographed in Chanels suite at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, 1973

Background imageSweater Collection: Portrait of a dark-haired, long haired man in his early thirties

Portrait of a dark-haired, long haired man in his early thirties

Background imageSweater Collection: Advertisement for Pepsodent toothpaste

Advertisement for Pepsodent toothpaste -- female model wearing a yellow pullover with her arms raised aloft. 1959

Background imageSweater Collection: 1960s Michael Epps of Quernmore Road Bromley Kent is setting out with his girlfriend Miss

1960s Michael Epps of Quernmore Road Bromley Kent is setting out with his girlfriend Miss
Michael Epps of Quernmore Road Bromley Kent is setting out with his girlfriend Miss Hill Harding of Minster Road Bromley this weekend for the Italian Capital The trip with all expenses paid was won




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From the tennis court to the concert stage, sweaters have always been a timeless fashion choice. In 1975, as Arthur Ashe triumphed over Jimmy Connors at Wimbledon, a couple on the tennis court couldn't help but smile and jump with joy, their colorful sweaters adding an extra layer of excitement to the game. Meanwhile, in 1962, The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem showcased their Irish folk tunes while sporting cozy wool sweaters that perfectly captured their warm melodies. Even Albert Einstein himself found comfort in his Princeton home in 1940, donning a classic sweater that matched his brilliant mind. Sweaters not only provide warmth but also style and personality; just ask Ben Dale, the brave lifeboatman of Harwich who faced treacherous waters with unwavering determination and a trusty sweater by his side. Throughout history, from the Yale Ice Hockey Team in 1901 to winter fashion trends in 1954 featuring knitted bows adorning elegant ladies' attire – sweaters have remained an essential part of our wardrobes. Whether it's for practicality or making a fashion statement like David Essex and Billy Fury did back then – embracing a cozy sweater is never out of style.