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Uniformed Collection (#8)

"Uniformed: A Glimpse into Different Worlds and Times" Chefs in crisp white uniforms take a well-deserved break from their culinary artistry at Sherry's restaurant

Background imageUniformed Collection: Lancer of the Belgian Guides Corps passing French infantry marching to the front in 1914

Lancer of the Belgian Guides Corps passing French infantry marching to the front in 1914
358788 Lancer of the Belgian Guides Corps passing French infantry marching to the front in 1914 (colour litho) by Clark, Christopher (1875-1942) (after)

Background imageUniformed Collection: WWI Russian troops in a trench on the Dvina River front, September 1917 (b / w photo)

WWI Russian troops in a trench on the Dvina River front, September 1917 (b / w photo)
358782 WWI Russian troops in a trench on the Dvina River front, September 1917 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; English

Background imageUniformed Collection: Revolutionary militia, St Petersburg, 1917 (b / w photo)

Revolutionary militia, St Petersburg, 1917 (b / w photo)
833379 Revolutionary militia, St Petersburg, 1917 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageUniformed Collection: Russian troops during the Russo-Japanese war, 1904 (b / w photo)

Russian troops during the Russo-Japanese war, 1904 (b / w photo)
833366 Russian troops during the Russo-Japanese war, 1904 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageUniformed Collection: Departure for the Review, c. 1876 (oil on panel)

Departure for the Review, c. 1876 (oil on panel)
877157 Departure for the Review, c.1876 (oil on panel) by Worms, Jules (1832-1914); 40x32 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French, out of copyright

Background imageUniformed Collection: Caricature of a Young Soldier, 1809 (pen and brown ink on paper)

Caricature of a Young Soldier, 1809 (pen and brown ink on paper)
880435 Caricature of a Young Soldier, 1809 (pen and brown ink on paper) by French School, (19th century); 16.7x13 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageUniformed Collection: Celetna Street, 1847 (coloured steel engraving)

Celetna Street, 1847 (coloured steel engraving)
909756 CeletnAa Street, 1847 (coloured steel engraving) by Morstadt, Vincenc (1802-75) & Geissler, F. (fl.1847); 9.1x7.1 cm; Museum of the City of Prague, Czech Republic; eLubomir Synek; Czech

Background imageUniformed Collection: Man with saddle (w / c on paper)

Man with saddle (w / c on paper)
908413 Man with saddle (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Indian, out of copyright

Background imageUniformed Collection: Portrait of Freystaetter, one of the judges of the Dreyfus affair (b / w photo)

Portrait of Freystaetter, one of the judges of the Dreyfus affair (b / w photo)
887627 Portrait of Freystaetter, one of the judges of the Dreyfus affair (b/w photo) by Gerschel, A. (b.1850); Archives Larousse, Paris, France; (add.info.: Portrait of Freystaetter)

Background imageUniformed Collection: British Soldiers in front of the Wuntho Palace and the Buddhist Monastery

British Soldiers in front of the Wuntho Palace and the Buddhist Monastery
498296 British Soldiers in front of the Wuntho Palace and the Buddhist Monastery, 1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageUniformed Collection: John Hinshaka, Cherry Creek, South Dakota, 1890 (albumen print)

John Hinshaka, Cherry Creek, South Dakota, 1890 (albumen print)
622805 John Hinshaka, Cherry Creek, South Dakota, 1890 (albumen print) by Johnson Brothers (fl.1890); 13.3x9.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUniformed Collection: American soldier manning a Lewis Gun on the Western Front, Flanders

American soldier manning a Lewis Gun on the Western Front, Flanders
702021 American soldier manning a Lewis Gun on the Western Front, Flanders, 9th July 1918 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American

Background imageUniformed Collection: General Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force, lands at Boulogne

General Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force, lands at Boulogne
702018 General Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force, lands at Boulogne, France, 13th June 1917 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Background imageUniformed Collection: General W. H. Johnston observes the progress of battle, Hill 274 near Mont Des Allieaux

General W. H. Johnston observes the progress of battle, Hill 274 near Mont Des Allieaux
702017 General W. H. Johnston observes the progress of battle, Hill 274 near Mont Des Allieaux, France, 26th September 1918 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Background imageUniformed Collection: Maharajah Sir Pertab Singh, Colonel of the Jodhpur Lancers (colour litho)

Maharajah Sir Pertab Singh, Colonel of the Jodhpur Lancers (colour litho)
702002 Maharajah Sir Pertab Singh, Colonel of the Jodhpur Lancers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Lieutenant-General Maharaja Sri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib Bahadur of Idar)

Background imageUniformed Collection: 'Fall In'-Norfolk Volunteers, c. 1916 (pastel on paper)

"Fall In"-Norfolk Volunteers, c. 1916 (pastel on paper)
701145 A" Fall InA" A-Norfolk Volunteers, c.1916 (pastel on paper) by Gillett, Frank (1874-1927); 48x57.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eSarah Colegrave Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Background imageUniformed Collection: A Short History of the Italian Army, 1917 (w / c on paper)

A Short History of the Italian Army, 1917 (w / c on paper)
701131 A Short History of the Italian Army, 1917 (w/c on paper) by Fraser, Claud Lovat (1890-1921); 23.5x15 cm; Private Collection; Photo eSarah Colegrave Fine Art; British, out of copyright

Background imageUniformed Collection: When night sets in the sun is down - British WWI postcard published on behalf

When night sets in the sun is down - British WWI postcard published on behalf
701037 When night sets in the sun is down - British WWI postcard published on behalf of the National Institute for the Blind (colour litho) by Woodville

Background imageUniformed Collection: German Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg (colour litho)

German Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg (colour litho)
700973 German Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg (colour litho) by Best, Hans (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg)

Background imageUniformed Collection: British troops in crude roughly-dug trenches await the signal to attack in the Third

British troops in crude roughly-dug trenches await the signal to attack in the Third
700934 British troops in crude roughly-dug trenches await the signal to attack in the Third Battle of Ypres, 30th October 1917 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageUniformed Collection: British troops blinded in German gas attack line up for treatment, 1914-18 (b / w photo)

British troops blinded in German gas attack line up for treatment, 1914-18 (b / w photo)
700928 British troops blinded in German gas attack line up for treatment, 1914-18 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; English

Background imageUniformed Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II and Field Marshal von Hindenburg pose in front of the castle in Posen

Kaiser Wilhelm II and Field Marshal von Hindenburg pose in front of the castle in Posen
699223 Kaiser Wilhelm II and Field Marshal von Hindenburg pose in front of the castle in Posen, 1915 (colour litho) by Schleswig-Holstein

Background imageUniformed Collection: The French infantry in the battle, 1917 (colour litho)

The French infantry in the battle, 1917 (colour litho)
699177 The French infantry in the battle, 1917 (colour litho) by Delaspre, H. (fl.1894-1915); 120x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUniformed Collection: Chinese Troops Drilled by Foreigner, c. 1867-8 (b / w photo)

Chinese Troops Drilled by Foreigner, c. 1867-8 (b / w photo)
696674 Chinese Troops Drilled by Foreigner, c.1867-8 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageUniformed Collection: A US Navy Sailor shows-off his tattoos, 1942 (sepia Photo)

A US Navy Sailor shows-off his tattoos, 1942 (sepia Photo)
696885 A US Navy Sailor shows-off his tattoos, 1942 (sepia Photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panther tattoos often represent freedom from oppression)

Background imageUniformed Collection: Two US Navy sailors in overalls, 1942 (sepia Photo)

Two US Navy sailors in overalls, 1942 (sepia Photo)
696883 Two US Navy sailors in overalls, 1942 (sepia Photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: A sailor admires anothers tattoos)

Background imageUniformed Collection: Cover of La Vie Parisienne, woman seated on the barrel of a gun, January 16th 1915 (litho)

Cover of La Vie Parisienne, woman seated on the barrel of a gun, January 16th 1915 (litho)
DGC308169 Cover of La Vie Parisienne, woman seated on the barrel of a gun, January 16th 1915 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

Background imageUniformed Collection: The Duke of York and his retinue on Johnstons Pier, Singpore

The Duke of York and his retinue on Johnstons Pier, Singpore
KAT324428 The Duke of York and his retinue on Johnstons Pier, Singpore, illustration from The King, May 25th 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageUniformed Collection: Cornet Henry John Wilkin, 11th (or Prince Alberts Own) Hussars, 1855 (b / w photo)

Cornet Henry John Wilkin, 11th (or Prince Alberts Own) Hussars, 1855 (b / w photo)
NAM261102 Cornet Henry John Wilkin, 11th (or Prince Alberts Own) Hussars, 1855 (b/w photo) by Fenton, Roger (1819-69); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Cornet Henry John Wilkin (d.1891)

Background imageUniformed Collection: Sergeant, British Army, c. 1815 (w / c on paper)

Sergeant, British Army, c. 1815 (w / c on paper)
443328 Sergeant, British Army, c.1815 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; eCharles Plante Fine Arts; English, out of copyright

Background imageUniformed Collection: Staff ride in front of Beersheba, South Palestine, October 1917 (b / w photo)

Staff ride in front of Beersheba, South Palestine, October 1917 (b / w photo)
PEF446338 Staff ride in front of Beersheba, South Palestine, October 1917 (b/w photo) by Rhodes, Capt. Arthur (1892-1922); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Background imageUniformed Collection: Soldiers resting after a meal, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome)

Soldiers resting after a meal, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome)
GBW446741 Soldiers resting after a meal, Aisne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville, Fernand (1887-1927); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Background imageUniformed Collection: Soviet poster of Stalin reading a telegram, 1949 (colour litho)

Soviet poster of Stalin reading a telegram, 1949 (colour litho)
CHT425271 Soviet poster of Stalin reading a telegram, 1949 (colour litho) by Russian School (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Staline lisant le telegramme)

Background imageUniformed Collection: King George IV at Carlton House, from The English Spy, by Charles Westmacott

King George IV at Carlton House, from The English Spy, by Charles Westmacott
STC425553 King George IV at Carlton House, from The English Spy, by Charles Westmacott, published 1825 (colour lithograph) by Cruikshank

Background imageUniformed Collection: Waiters in the Palm Court at Sherrys restaurant, New York

Waiters in the Palm Court at Sherrys restaurant, New York
MNY380772 Waiters in the Palm Court at Sherrys restaurant, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageUniformed Collection: The head waiter at Sherrys restaurant, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print)

The head waiter at Sherrys restaurant, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380771 The head waiter at Sherrys restaurant, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 35.6x27.9 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageUniformed Collection: Battle of Modder River in the Boer War, 11 December 1899, broadsheet published by C

Battle of Modder River in the Boer War, 11 December 1899, broadsheet published by C
DHC379922 Battle of Modder River in the Boer War, 11 December 1899, broadsheet published by C. Burckhardt, Weissenburg, 1899 (colour litho) by German School

Background imageUniformed Collection: Duala uprising in German Cameroon, with the SMS Olga in the background, 20 December 1884

Duala uprising in German Cameroon, with the SMS Olga in the background, 20 December 1884
DHC379900 Duala uprising in German Cameroon, with the SMS Olga in the background, 20 December 1884, 1884 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Sammlung Hecht; German

Background imageUniformed Collection: Felicia (colour litho)

Felicia (colour litho)
747118 Felicia (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Courier Lithograph Company, Buffalo, NY.); Photo eBarbara Singer; American, out of copyright




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"Uniformed: A Glimpse into Different Worlds and Times" Chefs in crisp white uniforms take a well-deserved break from their culinary artistry at Sherry's restaurant, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print). The aroma of delectable dishes fills the air as they savor their own creations. No. 1 War Hospital stands tall in Reading, Berkshire, serving as a sanctuary for wounded soldiers during times of conflict. Uniformed medical professionals tirelessly work to heal both physical and emotional wounds. At the entrance of Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool, uniformed staff members greet patients with warmth and compassion. Their dedication ensures that every child who walks through those doors receives the best care possible. Flam-flam hippie girls from The Pink Flamingo Club on Wardour Street in Soho are asked about their vibrant attire by passersby – their colorful outfits standing out amidst the uniformity of everyday life. Behind cold prison bars, a convict turns a hand-crank inside his cell – his uniform representing confinement but also reminding us that redemption is always within reach. In Bridge Of Weir's Fire Station at Quarriers Homes, brave firefighters don their uniforms ready to face any blaze or emergency that threatens the safety of others. Within Market Harborough's Union workhouse walls lies an institution designed to provide relief for those facing hardship – its residents clothed in humble uniforms symbolizing unity and support during challenging times. Two cavaliers depicted gracefully on paper bring history alive with watercolors - showcasing not only exquisite fashion but also how uniforms can reflect social status and elegance throughout centuries past. Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex commands attention as Grand Master while adorned in regal attire - his distinguished uniform embodying power and authority during an era gone by (oil on canvas).