Vest Collection (#8)

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

ERICH KLEIBER (1890-1956). Austrian conductor. Photograph, early 20th century

ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872-1928). Norwegian polar explorer. Photograph, early 20th century

Man in red shorts, white vest and trainers leaping forwards with legs stretched in front of him and arms behind his back, side view

Man wearing blue vest and shorts running, front view

Boxer wearing black shorts, blue vest, red gloves and head protector, standing poised with legs apart and arms bent in front of him, side view

VIRGINIA: BOY, 1935. A boy in Corbin Hollow, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, October 1935

CHICAGO, 1941. Portrait of a man in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Edwin Rosskam, July 1941

CHICAGO: POST OFFICE, 1929. Postal workers processing packages during the Christmas rush at a post office on Van Buren Street in Chicago, Illinois, 18 December 1929

STEPHEN S. WISE (1879-1949). Stephen Samuel Wise. American (Hungarian-born) Jewish religious leader and Zionist. Photographed December 1924

Helmets and flight gear of Hellenic Air Force pilots

Pararescuemen equipment beside a HH-60G Pave Hawk

Illustration of a Hadrosaurus dinosaur dressed as a punk

Illustration of a Spinosaurus hunter with gun

Portrait of Author Leonid Andreev (1871-1919), 1912 (oil on canvas)
BAL152045 Portrait of Author Leonid Andreev (1871-1919), 1912 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Art Gallery, Twer, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Portrait of Dirk Seimens of Binne Vest, Jacob Houbraken, Hendrik Pothoven, 1774 - 1776

Self-Portrait, Richard Redgrave, 1804-1888, British

George Biggin Signed and dated in black paint, lower right: Julius Ibbeston
George Biggin Signed and dated in black paint, lower right: " Julius Ibbeston pinx 1783", Julius Caesar Ibbetson, 1759-1817, British

Benjamin Cole Signed and dated, upper left: NHONE P | 1776, Nathaniel Hone
Benjamin Cole Signed and dated, upper left: " NHONE P | 1776", Nathaniel Hone, 1718-1784, Irish

A Man Called Mr. Wood, the Dancing Master, Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788, British

An Unknown Man, John Downman, 1750-1824, British

Cristiano Giuseppe Lidarti and Giovanni Battista Tempesti, Nathaniel Dance-Holland, 1735-1811, British

Charles Collyer as a Boy, with a Cricket Bat Signed and dated, lower left: [monogram]FCotes
Charles Collyer as a Boy, with a Cricket Bat Signed and dated, lower left: " [monogram]FCotes px.t 1766", Francis Cotes, 1726-1770, British

Conversation Piece Signed and dated in ochre-color paint, lower left: M: Chamberlin
Conversation Piece Signed and dated in ochre-color paint, lower left: " M: Chamberlin. pinxt: 1761.", Mason Chamberlin, 1722-1787, British

Edward Montagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich Inscribed in ocher-color paint, lower right: " Edward [?] E, of Sandwich.", Peter Lely, 1618-1680, Dutch

Edward George Lind and His Son, Montague, Sir William Beechey, 1753-1839, British

Euxton, with John White Up, at Heaton Park Buxton with John White up Inscribed, lower right: " Melton Mobray" Signed and dated, lower right: " J

THOMAS BYRNES (1842-1910). Chief inspector of the New York City Police Department, 1880-1895. Engraving, American, 1889

SAN FRANCISCANS, 1852. A group of rich and prominent San Franciscans photographed in New York, c1852

OKLAHOMA: JAILHOUSE, c1893. A group of men standing in front of the first jailhouse in Enid, Oklahoma. A ball and chain has been placed at the foot of the man in the doorway. Photographed c1893

Man wearing casual clothes at a flea market during a city tour

CAIRO: RUNNER. A young man who works as a sais, or runner, who precedes the carriage to clear the way in traffic, Cairo, Egypt. Photograph, mid or late 19th century

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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.