Vest Collection (#7)

MENs FASHION, 1902. American advertisement, 1902, for mens suits, sold by Sears, Roebuck & Company

JUBILEE CARTOON, 1887. The British Lion Prepares for the Jubilee. English cartoon by Sir John Tenniel, 1887, commenting on the approach of Golden Jubilee festivities commemorating the completion of

Montfort underwear advert by David Wright
Advertisement for Montfort Undies by the pin-up artist David Wright, with the tag line, Because I like nice things. Well, don t we all? Date: c.1947

Mens underwear / 1912
An advertisement for Porosknit mens summer underwear. Always keeps you in cool comfort

TW Green, long distance walker, 1935
TW Green, long distance walker. A print from the photo album Popular Personalities, issued for Piccadilly Juniors Oval Photos, 1935

Walter Neusel, German boxer, 1938. Nicknamed Der Blonde Tiger, Neusel (1907-1964) won the German heavyweight championship three times, in 1938, 1940 and 1942

Max Schmeling, German boxer, 1938. Schmeling (1905-2005) was world heavyweight champion from 1930 until 1932. He is best remembered for his two fights against Joe Louis in the late 1930s

Jock McAvoy, British boxer, 1938. Born Joseph Patrick Bamford, McAvoy (1908-1971) changed his name in order to hide the fact he was boxing from his mother

The blood-soaked vest of King Charles I at the London Museum, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Field
The blood-soaked vest of King Charles I at the London Museum, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Len Harvey, British boxer, 1938. A Cornishman, Harvey (1907-1976) fought at every weight division, beginning at flyweight at the age of 12

Ben Foord, South African boxer, 1938. A heavyweight, Foord (1913-1942) fought 59 times, with 40 wins, 15 losses and 4 draws

Tommy Farr, Welsh boxer, 1938. Born in South Wales and nicknamed the Tonypandy Terror, Farr (1913-1986) became British and Empire champion in 1937

Al Delaney, Canadian boxer, 1938. Born Alex Borchuk, Delaney (1916-1997) fought at heavyweight. His career included 102 fights, with 64 wins, 31 losses and 7 draws

Charles Is vest, 17th century, (1907). Vest worn by Charles I (1600-1649), King of England, Scotland, and Ireland

Marc DuCret, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Marc Ducret with Tim Bernes Science Fiction, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 2008

Advertisement, Booth & Foxs Patent Down Quilts
Advertisement for Booth & Foxs Patent Down Quilts, Bedding and other items. 1869

Members of a rock group. Date: circa 1980s

View of Kristiansand, Vest-Agder, Norway, with Sannaes (Sandnes) Church in the Setesdal Valley (Setesdalen). Date: circa 1905

Aerial view of Mandal, Vest-Agder, Norway
Aerial view of the coastal town of Mandal, Vest-Agder, Norway. Date: circa 1930

Trousers and swim top for cruise wear, 1934
A pair of well cut wide trousers in grey flannel worn with a regulation swimmer with a white ground and design expressed in red and green

Our Boys Clothing Company, Scottish clothing
Our Boys Clothing Company, Scottish themed clothing for boys. Features: - Highland doublet and vest (Figure 11) - Dress Sporran (Figure 12) - Undress Sporran (Figure 13) - Dirk (Figure 14)

Albert Verwey (1865-1937). Dutch poet. Portrait by Jan Veth
Albert Verwey (1865-1937). Dutch poet. Portrait, 1885, by Jan Veth (1864-1925). Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Matthew Boulton (1728-1809). Colored engraving
Matthew Boulton (1728-1809). English manufacturer. Engraving by John W. Hall after a portrait by Sir W. Beechy. 19th century. Colored

Eugenio Espejo (1747-1795). Engraving
Eugenio Espejo (1747-1795). Portrait. Engraving. 18th century. Aurelio Espinosa Polit File Library. Quito. Cotocollao. Ecuador

Knitting pattern for vest and knicker set for women 1930s
Soft and slimming ! Vest and knicker set knitted in petal-soft wool with simple trimming. 1930s

German Officials 1670
German professionals (possibly legal dress): full-bottomed wigs, hats with cocked brims, coats with deep turned back cuffs like boot-cuffs, cloaks. Date: 1670

Advert for Aertex mens underwear 1907
An advertisement for Aertex mens undergarments. 1907

Mens underwear 1930
Hand on the hip, coat off the shoulder & cigarette in hand, this man strikes a nonchalant yet manly pose to model his under garments. 1930

Advert for Aertex mens underwear 1909
An advertisement for Aertex mens under garments. Clothed With Air. 1909

Advert for Le Crepe de Sante underwear 1906
Le Crepe de Sante - elastic and spongey - is the ideal undergarment for elegant ladies who are concerned with their health 1906

Advert for D. H Evans & Co womens undergarments 1912
Comfortable hand-knitted lightweight undergarments suitable for riding, motoring, cycling and winter nights. 1912

Scene in a timber yard, Devon
Scene in a timber yard in Devon, with a man standing on a pile of tree trunks, and another tree trunk being lifted above him. In the foreground are piles of cut planks. Date: circa 1960s

Man in timber yard, sawing tree trunk, Devon
Man in a timber yard, sawing a tree trunk, Devon. Date: circa 1960s

Nursery Viyella advertisement, 1939
An advertisement showing a baby and a knitted vest to promote the qualities of Nursery Viyella knitting yarn. The advertisement reads

Sixties fashion
Sea siren Scoutfits: Dazzlingly striped cat suit in jersey by Jean Varon and pirate-red towelling shorts with white piping and matching vest at Harrods, Simpson, Piccadilly. Date: 1966

H. A. Beals military vest advertisement, WW1
Advertisement for a top hole military vest, made in rainproofed khaki drill, soft as silk, warm as fur, windproof, insect-proof, tear proof and only weighing four ounces

All Quiet on the Vest and Front by Hynes
An elegant 1920s couple recline together on a sofa, perhaps after a night out - a box of chocolates and an ashtray on the side table nearby

ABAD Y MORENO, Francisco (1788-1827). Guerrilla Spanish during the Spanish War of Independence, participated in several liberal conspiracies against Fernando VII. Nicknamed El Chaleco (The Vest)

LFB firefighters in whaler race, River Thames
LFB firefighters crew in a whaler race for the Fishmongers Cup, posing for their photo on the River Thames, 27 September 1958

Advert for Aertex athletic vest 1932
Aertex for buoyant health! The innumerable air cells of the wonderful Aertex Cellular weave keep the body refreshed with a constant supply of vital oxygen

Knitting pattern 1943
Warm wool lies... Vest and pants for the long winter evenings. A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a womans vest and pants

Advert for Wolsey thermal underwear 1938
Wolsey winter Svelts thermal underwear providing additional warmth no bulky underneaths! Date: 1938

Costume Design Seventh Ballet Girl French Aged 60
Artokoloro

Portrait Man Oil canvas 30 x 24 3 / 4 76. 2 62. 9 cm
Artokoloro

ANTI-WAR PROTEST, 1971. Men and women at an anti-war protest in front of the Department of Justice Building in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, 30 April 1971

CHARLES W. GILMORE (1874-1945). American paleontologist. Fitting together the bones of the 32-foot tail of a sauropod which he found in western Utah, at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington

FREDERICK SMITH (1872-1930). Frederick Edwin Smith, best known as F.E. Smith. British Conservative statesmen, 1st earl of Birkenhead, England

HUGH LAING (1911-1988). Ne Hugh Skinner. American ballet dancer. Photographed in Greek costume
HUGH LAING (1911-1988). N Hugh Skinner. American ballet dancer. Photographed in Greek costume, by Carl Van Vechten, 1940

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"Unveiling the Versatile Vest: From Arthur Ashe to Freddie Mercury, a Closer Look at Iconic Figures Sporting this Timeless Piece" In the world of fashion, few garments have stood the test of time quite like the vest. Whether it's on the tennis court or in a rock concert, this versatile piece has adorned some of history's most influential figures. Take Arthur Ashe, for example. The American tennis player who triumphed over Jimmy Connors in the Wimbledon men's singles final in 1975 showcased his athletic prowess while donning a sleek vest. As he gracefully moved across the grass courts, Ashe proved that style and performance can go hand in hand. Speaking of style icons, no discussion would be complete without mentioning Freddie Mercury – lead singer of British rock group Queen. Known for his flamboyant stage presence and captivating voice, Mercury often sported an eccentric vest as part of his iconic ensemble. With each electrifying performance, he demonstrated how a simple garment could elevate one's presence to legendary status. But vests aren't limited to sports and music; they have also made their mark in other realms. Take Ted Williams, an American baseball player turned pilot during World War II. Captured inside the cockpit of a Grumman F9F-6 Panther fighter plane, Williams exuded confidence and determination while wearing his trusty vest – symbolizing both bravery on the field and courage in combat. Meanwhile, Ted "Kid" Lewis displayed another side to vests as he stepped into boxing rings with unparalleled tenacity. This Scottish boxer from 1938 knew that every punch thrown was enhanced by his tailored vest – serving as armor against opponents' blows while showcasing his unwavering dedication to victory. Beyond athletics lies artistry; Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec embodied this notion perfectly when posing for a photographic double portrait as both model and painter himself.