Waistcoat Collection (#7)

Portrait of Joseph-Albert-Alexandre Glatigny, French poet; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1860-1870

Portrait of Alexandre Dumas fils, French writer and dramatist; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1860-1870

Portrait of Arsne Arnaud Claretie known as Jules Claretie, French novelist and dramatist; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1865-1875

Portrait of Edmond Franois Valentin About, French writer and art critic; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1865-1875

Portrait of Roger de Beauvoir (pseudonym of Eugene Auguste Roger de Bully), French novelist and playwright; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1860-1870

Portrait of Ludovic Halvy, French writer; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1865-1875

Portrait of Guillaume Victor mile Augier, French dramatist and poet; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1860-1870

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Lon Say, French economist and statesman; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1865-1875

Portrait of Victor Henri Rochefort, Marquis de Rochefort-Luay, French politician; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1860-1870

Portrait of Charles Lachaud, French lawyer; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1855-1865

Portrait of Bernard Edme Victor Etienne Lefranc, French lawyer and politician; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1860-1870

Portrait of Edme-Armand-Gaston, duc d'Audiffret-Pasquier, French duke and politician; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Portrait of Pierre-Frdric Dorian, French businessman and politician; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1865-1873

Portrait of Adolphe Crmieux, Jewish-French statesman and lawyer; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1850-1860

Portrait of Paul-Armand Challemel-Lacour, French statesman; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1885-1896

Portrait of Victor Euphmien Philarte Chasles, French writer and journalist; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1860-1873

Portrait of Victor Cousin, French philosopher and historian; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1860-1867

Half-length portrait of the popular French novelist Alexandre Dumas fils. Date of Photograph:1860 ca

Portrait of Auguste Paul Charles Anastasi, French painter; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1855-1865

Portrait of Henri Maret, French journalist and politician; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1855-1865

Portrait of Albert Millaud, French journalist and writer; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Portrait of Achille Jubinal, French medievalist and politician; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1850-1860

Portrait of Paul Henry Corentin Fval, French writer; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1860-1870

Portrait of Octave Feuillet, French novelist and dramatist; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1855-1865

Portrait of Ferdinand Fabre, French novelist; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1865-1870

Portrait of mile Erckmann, French writer; carte de visite France. Date of Photograph:1865-1875

Portrait of a man on the hills of Pistoia Pistoia. Date of Photograph:28/10/1923

Group Portrait on beach Borgo a Mozzano Motrone. Date of Photograph:15 maggio 1925

Portrait of couple on beach Borgo a Mozzano Motrone. Date of Photograph:15 maggio 1925

Sarajevo during the Austro-Hungarian Empire: scenes in the old place of the market Bosnia Herzegovina Sarajevo. Date of Photograph:1900 - 1910

Portrait of girls in traditional dresses of Cadore during the Habsburg's domination. Veneto Cadore. Date of Photograph:1900 - 1910

Portrait of a lady in traditional dress of Bosnia. Trentino Alto Adige. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 ca

Portrait of lady in a traditional dress of Meran, during the Austro-Hungarian Empire Merano Meran. Date of Photograph:1900 - 1910

Dalmatia: traditional dress of Canali during the Habsburg's rule Dalmatia. Date of Photograph:1900 - 1910

Portrait of a man in the garden of Villa Poggio Torselli Siena Villa Poggio Torselli. Date of Photograph:05/04/1931

A group of bowlers during a game. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Three-quarter length portrait of the politician Armand Dufaure. Date of Photograph:1860 -1865 ca

Three-quarter length portrait of the historian Ernest Renan, leaning against a high pedestal with a column on top. His arms are crossed and he holds a pencil and sheets of paper

Half-length portrait of a young elegant gentleman in romantic period day dress. Date of Photograph:1850 ca

Portrait of a young woman in day dress of romantic style. Date of Photograph:1850-1855 ca

Profile shot of a goat next to a partially visible man. Date of Photograph:1875-1890 ca

Three-quarter-length portrait of an elderly shepherd with a thick beard. The man is wearing humble clothes and a hat. He is holding a stick.. Date of Photograph:1860-1880

Half-length portrait of a man. Date of Photograph:1860-1880 ca

Half-length portrait of the famous French architect Viollet-le-Duc. Date of Photograph:1860 -1865 ca

Portrait of a group of students. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Half-length portrait of the French surgeon Alfred-Armand Velpeau. Date of Photograph:1860-1876 ca

Half-length portrait of an elderly man. The old man is wearing humble shepherd's clothes and a worn out hat. in his left hand he has a large stick. Date of Photograph:1860-1880

Three young men pose for the photographer Italy. Date of Photograph:1905 ca

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"The Waistcoat: A Timeless Fashion Statement Across Eras and Cultures" From the iconic painting "The Ringers of Launcells Tower" by Frederick Smallfield to the modern masterpiece captured by artist Alan John Ainsworth in Pat Martino's portrait, the waistcoat has remained a symbol of sophistication and style. Even pop star Boy George of Culture Club embraced this fashion trend as he posed confidently in his waistcoat after the group achieved great success, securing their spot among music legends. The Victorian gardener with his watering can in Chelmsford also donned a waistcoat while tending to nature's beauty, showcasing its versatility beyond formal occasions. Sports teams like Millwall Athletic football team proudly wore their waistcoats during group photos, exemplifying unity and camaraderie both on and off the field. Meanwhile, Sigmund Freud's sepia photograph revealed even intellectuals appreciated this fashionable garment. Music transcends time and genres, as seen when Bruce Springsteen electrified audiences at Villa Park with The E Street Band while sporting a stylish waistcoat. Similarly, James Braid showcased his sartorial elegance on golf courses around Scotland during the early 1900s. In Cornish wrestling history, James Polkinghorne stood tall wearing a traditional waistcoat that represented strength and heritage. And who could forget Perranporth beach in Cornwall during 1921? Even amidst sand dunes and crashing waves, individuals strolled along the shore adorned with their beloved waistcoats. Carnaby Street became synonymous with fashion rebellion in the swinging 1960s era - where vibrant colors met bold patterns - making it no surprise that many fashion-forward individuals sported trendy waistcoats along this iconic street. Lastly, an amusing French postcard depicted a frog dressed impeccably in human clothing - including a charming little waistcoat - reminding us that even whimsy can find its place within our wardrobes.