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Khaki Collection (page 8)

Background imageKhaki Collection: Canada in Khaki No 2

Canada in Khaki No 2
Book entitled Canada in Khaki No. 2 - A Tribute to the Officers and Men now serving in the Overseas Military Forces of Canada

Background imageKhaki Collection: Miniature portrait of an Officer of the Royal Scots, WW1

Miniature portrait of an Officer of the Royal Scots, WW1
Miniature portrait of an Officer of the Royal Scots (Territorial Battalion). English School

Background imageKhaki Collection: In a moment of victory, WW1

In a moment of victory, WW1
In a moment of victory, by F.H.K

Background imageKhaki Collection: Soldier of the Leicestershire Regiment, All Hallows Eve, WW1

Soldier of the Leicestershire Regiment, All Hallows Eve, WW1
Soldier of the Leicestershire Regiment, All Hallows Eve, 31st October 1918. By A Cook. Date: 1918

Background imageKhaki Collection: Boys in khaki, boys in blue, WW1

Boys in khaki, boys in blue, WW1
Boys in khaki, boys in blue : words and music with military and naval scenes - flags of all the Allies with portraits of the Tsar, King Albert I

Background imageKhaki Collection: Miniature portrait of a Royal Flying Corps Officer, WW1

Miniature portrait of a Royal Flying Corps Officer, WW1
Miniature head and shoulders portrait of a Royal Flying Corps Officer, English School

Background imageKhaki Collection: Womens Legion uniform from Burberrys, 1918

Womens Legion uniform from Burberrys, 1918
A smart uniform in khaki adopted by members of the Womens War Services Legion and available from Burberrys. Date: 1918

Background imageKhaki Collection: French and Belgian uniform

French and Belgian uniform
On the left, French infantrymen wearing the Mignonette grey-green field service dress uniform. On the right a lancer of the Belgian Guides Corps in his khaki uniform. Date: August 1914

Background imageKhaki Collection: Harrods outfits for war workers, WW1

Harrods outfits for war workers, WW1
Advertisement for a practical Dri-Garb outfit of fine khaki twill, tough and weatherproof, and ideal for all types of outdoor war work by women. Date: 1918

Background imageKhaki Collection: Teddy Benson in uniform, a young recruiting officer, WW1

Teddy Benson in uniform, a young recruiting officer, WW1
Four year old Master Teddy Benson, doing his bit by donning khaki and angling for recruits in 1915. He could be seen most mornings in Hyde Park. Date: 1915

Background imageKhaki Collection: The Needless Question, predominance of khaki, WW1

The Needless Question, predominance of khaki, WW1
The Customer: Will the colour run? The Assistant: Oh, no, Madam; its a khaki shade. A lovely reverse silhouette image from the First World War showing a woman at a drapery shop

Background imageKhaki Collection: Military uniform a commonplace sight, WW1

Military uniform a commonplace sight, WW1
Silhouette entitled, Where are the clothes of yester-year? reflecting the predominance of men in khaki uniform in Britain by 1915. Date: 1915

Background imageKhaki Collection: From Khaki to Mufti, Moss Bros advertisement, 1918

From Khaki to Mufti, Moss Bros advertisement, 1918
An advertisement from mens outfitters, Moss Bros, highlighting the transition of mens clothign from uniform back to civilian now that the war had ended

Background imageKhaki Collection: An unmilitary salute in silhouette, WW1

An unmilitary salute in silhouette, WW1
Professor Miggs, of the Volunteers, takes his first walk in uniform and gives a very unmilitary salute. An academic type takes to khaki but isn t yet familiar with military etiquette. Date: 1915

Background imageKhaki Collection: The attraction of a man in khaki by Fish, WW1

The attraction of a man in khaki by Fish, WW1
Illustration showing fashionable types including a typical male nut (a leisured dandy), realise that men in uniform are far more likely to attract ladies

Background imageKhaki Collection: Woman war-time window-cleaner, WW1

Woman war-time window-cleaner, WW1
A girl window cleaner dressed in khaki jacket and trousers during the First World War. Date: 1915

Background imageKhaki Collection: Suggested Christmas gifts 1915

Suggested Christmas gifts 1915
Advert for suggested Christmas gifts for Britains Blue and Khaki boys. Chamois leather waistcoat, with long sleeves, sleeping caps -favourite cap with men of both forces

Background imageKhaki Collection: A Poet in Khaki - Edmund John

A Poet in Khaki - Edmund John
Private Edmund John (1883-1917), poet and soldier in the Artists Rifles during World War One. Photograph featured in The Bystander at the time his new book of poems

Background imageKhaki Collection: A land-girls dress

A land-girls dress
An example of work-on-land dress available from Shoolbreds of Tottenham Court Roadbuilt entirely out of bronze khaki drill, made of a three quarter length smock coat

Background imageKhaki Collection: King Albert I of Belgium and General Jacques de Dixmude

King Albert I of Belgium and General Jacques de Dixmude
King Albert I of Belgium and Belgian general Jules Marie Alphonse Jacques de Dixmude (1858 - 1928), strolling among troops at rest on a small Belgian beach

Background imageKhaki Collection: Advert for Turnbull and Asser military outfits 1916

Advert for Turnbull and Asser military outfits 1916
For the comfort of our soldiers. Chamois leather drawers, ensure perfect comfort with absolute warmth. The most suitable garment for all those exposed to damp, wind and cold

Background imageKhaki Collection: From khaki to goatskin

From khaki to goatskin
Due to the harsh winter conditions the British soldiers had to change from their khaki uniform to warm goatskin overcoats, woollen hats and new rubber boots. Date: 1915

Background imageKhaki Collection: Rotten Row crowded with khaki by Fish

Rotten Row crowded with khaki by Fish
Hyde Park re-echoes the war note in every corner. Rotten Row is crowded with khaki, and squads of recruits decorate the open spaces

Background imageKhaki Collection: Are you in Khaki? by Fish

Are you in Khaki? by Fish
The courage that dares the shot and shell is infinitesimal compared to the bravery of the young man in mufti who in the restaurants dares the cutting contempt of the khaki-clad heroes

Background imageKhaki Collection: US Marine Corps private, WW1

US Marine Corps private, WW1
A US Marine Corps private in First World War uniform (postcard photo of museum exhibit). Date: 1918

Background imageKhaki Collection: Cheerful British soldier on a postcard, WW1

Cheerful British soldier on a postcard, WW1
Cheerful British soldier on a postcard during the First World War. Worry? I don t think. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageKhaki Collection: Confident British soldier on a postcard, WW1

Confident British soldier on a postcard, WW1
Confident British soldier on a postcard during the First World War. Do I comprey? Not arf! Date: 1914-1918

Background imageKhaki Collection: British soldiers on the Somme, France, WW1

British soldiers on the Somme, France, WW1
Two British soldiers on the Somme, France, during the First World War -- a greeting inside a wartime Christmas card. Date: November 1916

Background imageKhaki Collection: General Sir Herbert Plumer, WW1

General Sir Herbert Plumer, WW1
General Sir Herbert Plumer, 1st Viscount Plumer (1857-1932), who commanded the British Second Army during the First World War. Date: 1917

Background imageKhaki Collection: Kissing Controversy

Kissing Controversy
The Khaki Boy: " If I had known that tunnel was so long, I d have kissed you." The Mauve Girl: " Gracious! Didn t you? Somebody did!" Date: circa 1924

Background imageKhaki Collection: Advert for Peter Robinsons men & women accessories 1915

Advert for Peter Robinsons men & women accessories 1915
Suggestion of practical christmas gifts for the lady and gentleman. 1915

Background imageKhaki Collection: Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Baghdad, Iraq - WWI Xmas card

Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Baghdad, Iraq - WWI Xmas card
A rather unusual Christmas Greetings postcard, featuring a World War One era soldier (serving on the Mesopotamian front) in patriotic pose before an inset view of the Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Baghdad

Background imageKhaki Collection: Active Service - WW1 knitting postcard by Harold Copping

Active Service - WW1 knitting postcard by Harold Copping
Postcard from the First World War depicting a woman knitting comforts for soldiers (note the khaki coloured wool), and gazing wistfully into the distance

Background imageKhaki Collection: Design with stylised flowers

Design with stylised flowers. Conte, coloured pencil and gouache on copy paper. Silver Studio. circa 1900

Background imageKhaki Collection: Advert for Harrods gifts for the H. M forces 1939

Advert for Harrods gifts for the H. M forces 1939
Gifts fo H.M forces. Sevice cardigan and pullovers, khaki shirts, upper boots, tan cape leather gloves, suede leather cardigan, socks, balaclava helmet scarf, proofed poplin under jacket. Date: 1939

Background imageKhaki Collection: Field Marshal Douglas Haig - Senior British Military Officer

Field Marshal Douglas Haig - Senior British Military Officer
Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig (18611928) - a British senior officer during World War I. Commanded the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) from 1915 to the end of the War. 1926

Background imageKhaki Collection: Get into khaki; we are doing our bit

Get into khaki; we are doing our bit. Poster shows an Australian soldier with rifle in one hand gesturing toward other soldiers in battle. Date between 1914 and 1918

Background imageKhaki Collection: Useful gifts for Officers at the front 1914

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

Background imageKhaki Collection: Australian soldier punching shoeshine boy

Australian soldier punching shoeshine boy
Get out! Etla barra! An Australian soldier punches a shoeshine boy, evidently not happy about accepting his services. Date: 1916

Background imageKhaki Collection: Two soldiers in khaki uniform

Two soldiers in khaki uniform
Two young soldiers pose for their photo in the studio in their khaki uniform. They are wearing shorts and have sunburnt legs, which suggests that they are stationed in a hot climate

Background imageKhaki Collection: Wartime poster advertising Post Office Savings Bank

Wartime poster advertising Post Office Savings Bank, encouraging people to Save for Defence during the Second World War. 1940s

Background imageKhaki Collection: Allied action at Arsuf, Middle East, WW1

Allied action at Arsuf, Middle East, WW1
Allied action on the Mediterranean coast at Arsuf in the Middle East (now in Israel) during the First World War. Sandbag defences are being held by the 2nd Battalion Black Watch

Background imageKhaki Collection: Poster advertising silent film, Les Ailes (Wings)

Poster advertising silent film, Les Ailes (Wings)
Poster advertising the French version of an American silent film, Les Ailes (Wings), by Adolph Zukor and Jesse Llasky, set during the First World War. circa 1920s

Background imageKhaki Collection: Poster, The Recruit Who Took To It Kindly

Poster, The Recruit Who Took To It Kindly. Showing an army recruit learning to use his bayonet and demolishing a row of stuffed sacks

Background imageKhaki Collection: Leaflet, A Defence of the Army Pay Corps

Leaflet, A Defence of the Army Pay Corps
Opening page of a printed leaflet entitled: Non-Combatants in Khaki: A Defence of the Army Pay Corps. circa 1919

Background imageKhaki Collection: Poster advertising wartime savings -- Salute the Soldier

Poster advertising wartime savings -- Salute the Soldier -- to help support the war effort. The soldier is given a movable arm to indicate the total raised to date. 1940s

Background imageKhaki Collection: Welcome to Durban

Welcome to Durban
Cover of a Welcome to Durban - Khaki and Blue we welcome you leaflet compiled and published by the Durban Publicity Association for British service men

Background imageKhaki Collection: British soldier asks directions - Egypt

British soldier asks directions - Egypt
A British Tommy asks a rather disgruntled Egyptian Policeman for directions: " Please, mate, where is Nouzha Garden?"



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