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Gents Collection

Background imageGents Collection: The Five ALLs - John Kay

The Five ALLs - John Kay
Satirical cartoon by Scottish caricaturist John Kay (1742-1826) entitled The Five All s, depicting five characters and their interpretations of their reltion to All

Background imageGents Collection: Platform of Notting Hill Gate Underground Station

Platform of Notting Hill Gate Underground Station
Central Line series. A variety of passengers awaiting their train on the platform at Bank - Two jolly gents (with round faces and round bellies)

Background imageGents Collection: Dewars advertisement

Dewars advertisement
Advertisement for Dewars White Label whiskey showing four gentlemen smartly attired in evening wear enjoying a game of cards - and a glass of Dewar s. 1934

Background imageGents Collection: His and Hers outhouses, Florida, USA

His and Hers outhouses, Florida, USA
His and Hers outhouses labelled Ma and Pa, somewhere in Florida, USA. Date: 1930s

Background imageGents Collection: Knightsbridge, London

Knightsbridge, London - looking east. The Hyde Park Hotel is on the left. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageGents Collection: Robin knitting pattern featuring old chap with pipe

Robin knitting pattern featuring old chap with pipe
Cover of a Robin knitting pattern for a fetching tank top for the dapper gent in your life. Date: c.1955

Background imageGents Collection: Sportex poster

Sportex poster
Advertising poster for Sportex mens clothing showing two dapper gents dressed immaculately in plus fours and jackets ready for a round of golf

Background imageGents Collection: The Last of the Dandies

The Last of the Dandies
Popular Plays: " The Last of the Dandies" A kindly Policeman leads two young toffs homeward after having far too much debauchery for one evening... Date: circa 1900

Background imageGents Collection: Whos first, gents?

Whos first, gents?. Illustration shows a female figure labeled Peace standing in a barber shop, holding a large pair of shears labeled Disarmament; sitting to the right are the heads of state

Background imageGents Collection: Two Gents in Bowler Hats

Two Gents in Bowler Hats
Two fine gentlemen in bowler hats

Background imageGents Collection: Client: Monsanto Textiles - Knitwear Shoot

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Knitwear Shoot - Men's white cardigan - Shoot date: July 24, 1969 (2/2) Date: 1969

Background imageGents Collection: Client: Monsanto Textiles - Knitwear Shoot

Client: Monsanto Textiles - Knitwear Shoot - Men's white cardigan - Shoot date: July 24, 1969 (1/2) Date: 1969

Background imageGents Collection: Colonial India, British gents ride on an elephant

Colonial India, British gents ride on an elephant. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageGents Collection: Singapore - The Great World Amusement Park

Singapore - The Great World Amusement Park - note the seperate entrances for Gents and Ladies and the film poster for The Man in the Iron Mask (1939). Date: 1939

Background imageGents Collection: Menorca / Minorca

Menorca / Minorca

Background imageGents Collection: Things are looking up

Things are looking up - two passing Gents are delighted to see their attentions have been spotted by a housemaid cleaning the upstairs windows of a streetside property Date: 1908

Background imageGents Collection: Douglas Jardine, England Cricket Captain

Douglas Jardine, England Cricket Captain
Douglas Jardine (1900-1958), who had captained the England cricket team to Ashes victory earlier in the year. There had been controversy due to the bodyline bowling tactics used by the English team

Background imageGents Collection: Coursing and Coursers

Coursing and Coursers
Cartoon by The Tout (Peter Ronald Buchanan) depicting keen coursers in action. Date: 1924

Background imageGents Collection: Advertisement from D H Evans & Co Ltd, for Hunting and Motoring Requisites

Advertisement from D H Evans & Co Ltd, for Hunting and Motoring Requisites, with illustrations showing ladies'felt hat, hunting veil, wool spencer garment and motor coat

Background imageGents Collection: Comic postcard, French guest and hotel porter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, French guest and hotel porter Date: 20th century

Background imageGents Collection: Comic postcard, Free samples of fruit salts, and the result Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Free samples of fruit salts, and the result Date: 20th century

Background imageGents Collection: Comic postcard, Man looks for toilet in Oxford Street

Comic postcard, Man looks for toilet in Oxford Street (at that time in the West Central postal area of London) Date: 20th century

Background imageGents Collection: Comic postcard, Women see man leaving Gents

Comic postcard, Women see man leaving Gents Date: 20th century

Background imageGents Collection: Comic postcard, Man in hurry to post a letter

Comic postcard, Man in hurry to post a letter and visit the Gents Date: 20th century

Background imageGents Collection: Selfridges, Oxford Street, London

Selfridges, Oxford Street, London, with city gents in foreground. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageGents Collection: A wet day in the City of London

A wet day in the City of London
Two bowler-hatted city gents stride through puddles on their way to work, City of London. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageGents Collection: Comic postcard, Piccadilly Circus in the Stone Age Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Piccadilly Circus in the Stone Age Date: 20th century

Background imageGents Collection: A jolly mens drinking club

A jolly mens drinking club - the table is well stocked with beer and glasses and everyone is very smartly-dressed in top hats ans suits, some with additonal badges of office ! Date: circa 1920

Background imageGents Collection: GAMBLING / CROCKFORDS

GAMBLING / CROCKFORDS
Gents in smart attire gamble at the dice table in Crockfords Club. Date: 1843

Background imageGents Collection: Comic Postcard - Dog called Buttons

Comic Postcard - Dog called Buttons
Comic postcard - Why do you call your dog, BUTTONS? Owner - Because its so often attached to TROUSERS circa 1920s

Background imageGents Collection: Cartoon, four relaxed gentlemen commuters

Cartoon, four relaxed gentlemen commuters hold a discussion in a smoking compartment of a train. One puts aside his paper in order to listen more intently. Date: 1893

Background imageGents Collection: BELGIAN TRAFFIC POLICE

BELGIAN TRAFFIC POLICE
A policeman with a white helmet and parasol! Belgium has protected her point traffic policemen from the sun by providing them with white helmets and wide umbrellas! Date: 1930s

Background imageGents Collection: GAMING DEN / MYTTON

GAMING DEN / MYTTON
A hell of a row in a hell. Mytton shows fight. A brawl breaks out amongst some high- spirited gents in a gaming den. Included is the eccentric squire John Mytton (1796-1834) Date: 1820s

Background imageGents Collection: WELL-BEHAVED BOY C1920

WELL-BEHAVED BOY C1920
A well-behaved boy rescues an aged gents hat Date: circa 1920

Background imageGents Collection: Flo from Pimlico

Flo from Pimlico taking a stroll along the Victoria Embankment, London - gaining some admiring glances from rich Gentlemen both young and old! Date: 1906

Background imageGents Collection: Six terrific chums heading off for a jolly hike

Six terrific chums heading off for a jolly hike
Six terrific chums (all with pipes and sticks) pose for a photograph before heading off for a jolly ramble - late September. Date: circa 1920

Background imageGents Collection: A Prize-winning rabbit and two proud owners (and cup!)

A Prize-winning rabbit and two proud owners (and cup!)
A Prize-winning Champion rabbit and the two proud owners (and cup!). Date: circa 1920s

Background imageGents Collection: A Four-man British Shooting Party

A Four-man British Shooting Party - note the specialist jackets worn by the two gentleman at the front, both with padded shoulder protection to prevent injury from the rifle recoil. Date: 1930s

Background imageGents Collection: Young girl out for stroll with Father & Grandfather, London

Young girl out for stroll with Father & Grandfather, London
Young girl out for a stroll with her Father & Grandfather, London. Date: 1935

Background imageGents Collection: Interior of a London West End Boutique

Interior of a London West End Boutique, specialising in Gentlemans formal wear. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageGents Collection: Edwardian gentleman 1902

Edwardian gentleman 1902
Edwardian gentleman having his heavy lambswool lined overcoat removed by a footmen. 1902

Background imageGents Collection: Golden Square coat advertisement

Golden Square coat advertisement
Advertisement for Golden Square clothes manufactured by Watt, Thexton and Co who specialised in overcoats and topcoats. This half-belted travelling coat is described as

Background imageGents Collection: Woman using a urinal - WW2

Woman using a urinal - WW2
" I m doing a mans job ain t I?" A tall imposing lady World War Two Factory worker passes comment in reposte to the surprise shown at her appearance at the Gents Toilet urinals by a fellow

Background imageGents Collection: Man in suit and bowler hat, 1962

Man in suit and bowler hat, 1962
A smart gent in a tailored Heptons suit, carrying a cane and wearing a bowler hat. Date: 1962

Background imageGents Collection: Comic postcard, Man waiting for the public toilet Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man waiting for the public toilet Date: 20th century

Background imageGents Collection: Comic postcard, Underground Movement Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Underground Movement Date: 20th century

Background imageGents Collection: The gents? cloakrooms during construction c. 1960

The gents? cloakrooms during construction c. 1960
The gents? cloakrooms during construction circa 1960. Date: circa 1960

Background imageGents Collection: Lighting up a pipe - Volendam, The Netherlands

Lighting up a pipe - Volendam, The Netherlands
" Can I light it again?" Two old tars at Volendam, The Netherlands lighting up. Note the fine examples of traditional clothing and footwear in evidence on this card. circa 1913



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