Waistcoats Collection (#2)

WOMENs COSTUME 1789-90
Ladies wearing pelerines, a buffont, fur tippet & matching muff, hats including a large mob cap & gowns with open fronts revealing waistcoats & petticoats. Date: 1789 -1790

Edwardian men 1904
Edwardian men wearing formal tailcoats and top hats. 1904

India - Two Rajput Chiefs in Durbar dress, Delhi
Black and white. Two bearded men wearing head wraps and decorated jackets/waistcoats, with white skirts underneath.. Part of India Box, Boswell collection. Slide no. 17 and 39. Date: circa 1890s

Work rooms of Lady Sclater, WW1
A page from The Sketch showing society ladies hard at work at the work rooms of Lady Sclater at 18 Pont Street, London. In the top photograph

Romanian Women spinning
A large group of Romanian Women spinning outside a thatched cottage in their village. Date: 1910s

Fruit Pickers
Three smart young men in waistcoats, scything, hoeing and picking fruit, with an older man supervising them, on an English farm. Date: early 1930s

Picture No. 11807331
DOG. Pugs wearing smart waistcoat harnes Date:

The Death of the Hare, John Wootton, 1682-1764, British

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

Two farming men in a field George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N5964

Useful gifts for Officers at the front 1914
Advert for Debenham and Freebody for a variety of clothes for the Officers in The First World War. This includes Akhaki shirts, with collar, fur waistcoats

T Methodios and his Celebrated Roumanian Orchestra at.... Margate! Date: circa 1920

Croatia - National Costume
Croatians in National costume. One of the Gentlemen is smoking a long pipe, the other holding a long stick. Both seated women wear headscarves

A male quartet
Four men link arms and sing to their hearts content. They are all smartly dressed in waistcoats and jackets, and wear tricorne hats

Shkoder Ottoman army volunteers in traditional costume
Albanian volunteers for the Ottoman Empire army from Shkoder, Albania

Costume Men & Boys 1845
Boys: trousers, tasselled cap, short fitted jackets one with braiding. Men:1/2 length sac coat, pinched waists, waistcoats with a deep V opening & strapped trousers

Men
The latest fashions for men by Edward Minister and Son, featured in the Gazette of Fashion. The two men wear tail coats, silk top hats, double breasted waistcoats and carry walking canes

Hoeing Turnips 1930S
Autumn hoeing of young turnips on a Suffolk farm, using a horse-drawn plough

Couple on Horse 1886
Going to the Fair: A middle-aged couple are off to the fair on their old grey mare, and promise the children gingerbread, toys, ribbons, and colourful waistcoats

Fashion Plate / 1837 / Men
Pinched waists, heeled boots, strapped pantaloons, waisted jacket with roll collar, waistcoats cut to reveal the shirt front, cravats, cut-away coat with long tails & top hats

Pyjamas by Rochas 1931
Pyjamas designed by Marcel Rochas: leisure wear of wide- legged trousers with co- ordinated sleeveless tops and waistcoats. Just the thing for the holiday season

Boys Zouave Jackets
Two boys in knickerbocker suits with Zouave jackets ornamented with decorative braid also bowties, light coloured waistcoats, socks & boots

Male Type / Men about Town
Two gentlemen in dress clothes: tailcoats, trousers with braid down the outer seam, wing collars, white waistcoats & gloves

3 Elegant Men 1844
Blue lined sleeved cloak or mantle (Mantaeau Catalan), striped or plaid trousers, waisted S-B & D-B coats with pocket flaps worn as top coats & collarless waistcoats

Two Brothers Kansas 1890
Two American brothers in a studio photograph

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Step back in time with these stunning waistcoats, a true reflection of men's fashions from the 1920s. Picture blacksmiths outside their forge, their muscular arms adorned with these stylish garments. Or imagine a lively snooker game in the 1930s, where players sported dapper waistcoats while aiming for victory. In an Edwardian era stroll through the countryside, gentlemen donned waistcoats as they admired nature's beauty. And let's not forget about Morris Dance and Musto enthusiasts who proudly wore their intricately designed waistcoats during performances. A group of four men in top hats exude sophistication and elegance as they showcase their impeccable taste by pairing them with tailored suits. Thomas Harley himself is immortalized in an oil painting wearing a blue coat and white waistcoat, his portrait capturing the essence of timeless style. Delve further into history to witness The 7th Earl of Northampton depicted in exquisite detail on canvas before 1787 and again in 1758. These masterpieces highlight how they were cherished symbols of nobility and refinement throughout centuries. Even literature pays homage to this iconic garment; "The History of a Crime" engraving captures its significance as an eyewitness testimony to fashion evolution. Meanwhile, a whimsical lithograph portrays a man carrying a basketful of babies - perhaps suggesting that even fathers embraced fashionable trends like embroidered linen women's waistcoats from the 1700s. From blacksmiths to aristocrats, artists to athletes - all have recognized the allure and versatility throughout history. So why not embrace this timeless piece yourself? Whether you're attending a formal event or simply want to add flair to your everyday attire, let these historical inspirations guide you towards sartorial excellence.