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Suits Collection

Background imageSuits Collection: Arsenal Football Club team and officials 1954

Arsenal Football Club team and officials 1954
Arsenal Football Club team and officials, 1954 (names below the photo). The trophies on display are: Combination Cup, Mid-Week League Cup, Football League Cup, FA Charity Shield. Date: 1954

Background imageSuits Collection: The It Girl by George Whitelaw

The It Girl by George Whitelaw
Colour illustration showing an attractive socialite surrounded by attentive gentlemen

Background imageSuits Collection: Dior dress and Fath suit, 1954

Dior dress and Fath suit, 1954
A dress in diaphanous floral chiffon with a 3D rose at the shoulder and a leather belt at the waist by Christian Dior. On the right is the braced silhouette of a tweed suit by Fath with vertical

Background imageSuits Collection: Fashions for 1954

Fashions for 1954
On the left, a caramel coloured restaurant suit in heavy silk shantung, its melting shoulder line, vertically seamed jacket, slanting pockets " are all allies for your pleasant evening"

Background imageSuits Collection: Arsenal Football Club team and officials 1950-1951

Arsenal Football Club team and officials 1950-1951
Arsenal Football Club team (FA Cup holders) and officials, season of 1950-1951 (names below the photo). Date: 1950-1951

Background imageSuits Collection: Liverpool FC football team 1932-1933

Liverpool FC football team 1932-1933
Liverpool FC football team, 1932-1933 season. Date: 1932-1933

Background imageSuits Collection: Tango. Watercolor by Marcel Vertes (1895-1961) published

Tango. Watercolor by Marcel Vertes (1895-1961) published in l Illustration on November 26, 1925. Watercolour

Background imageSuits Collection: Advert for Burberry winter sports wear 1926

Advert for Burberry winter sports wear 1926
A group of skiers take a rest. Date: 1926

Background imageSuits Collection: Queen of the South FC football team 1934-1935

Queen of the South FC football team 1934-1935. Back row: McLachlan (Manager), Sneddon, Savage, Haywood, Fotheringham, Cumming, Smith, Culbert, Smith, Allan (Captain), Hutchison (Chairman)

Background imageSuits Collection: Persian Manuscript, 1650. Court of a Safavid dynasty

Persian Manuscript, 1650. Court of a Safavid dynasty prince. Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. EGYPT. CAIRO. Cairo. Museum of Islamic Arts

Background imageSuits Collection: Chinatown Shop, 1960S

Chinatown Shop, 1960S
Loon Fung Chinese general provision store, probably in Chinatown, central London. Date: 1960s

Background imageSuits Collection: Arsenal Football Club team and officials 1948-1949

Arsenal Football Club team and officials 1948-1949
Arsenal Football Club team and officials, season of 1948-1949 (names below the photo). Date: 1948-1949

Background imageSuits Collection: Tango, 1912. Dance originating in Argentina that

Tango, 1912. Dance originating in Argentina that was introduced in Europe after World War I

Background imageSuits Collection: Pavlova, Anna (1882-1931). Russian classical

Pavlova, Anna (1882-1931). Russian classical dancer. Poster of the Russian Ballets

Background imageSuits Collection: The Plane - and the Beautiful by Albert Bailey

The Plane - and the Beautiful by Albert Bailey
A group of young women, attired in elegant swimwear, wave to an aeroplane flying up ahead. Date: 1927

Background imageSuits Collection: Derby Water Polo Club

Derby Water Polo Club
DERBY WATER POLO CLUB Eight men in swimming costumes, six in formal suits and a cup in the centre of the photograph. Date: 1906

Background imageSuits Collection: England / Totnes

England / Totnes
Fore Street, Totnes, Devon and the splendid 15th century East Gate Arch

Background imageSuits Collection: Cid Officers Sunday Best

Cid Officers Sunday Best
C.I.D officers (who can be seen in disguise as dockers in the other picture in this set) sit proudly in their Sunday best, no longer sporting fake hands and eye-patches!

Background imageSuits Collection: Diving Helmet Ca 1870

Diving Helmet Ca 1870
Diving helmet with weights attached

Background imageSuits Collection: The Rocky Twins in London, 1929

The Rocky Twins in London, 1929
The Rocky Twins dressed as sailors in London, April 1929 1929

Background imageSuits Collection: Liverpool FC football team 1905-1906

Liverpool FC football team 1905-1906
Liverpool FC football team, 1905-1906 season (names below the photo). Date: 1905-1906

Background imageSuits Collection: MURASAKI SHIKIBU (c. 978 - c. 1014). Japanese writer

MURASAKI SHIKIBU (c. 978 - c. 1014). Japanese writer
MURASAKI SHIKIBU (c. 978 - c.1014). Japanese writer. Illustration of a court lady of the Heian period. Illustration of Genji Monogatari (The Tale of Genji), which chronicles the life of Prince Genji

Background imageSuits Collection: Edward Boyle and Anthony Crosland, Eastbourne

Edward Boyle and Anthony Crosland, Eastbourne
Edward Boyle (1923-1981), Conservative MP, and Anthony Crosland (1918-1977), Labour MP, at Eastbourne. They wrote a book together, The Politics of Education, published in 1971. Date: 1975

Background imageSuits Collection: Advert for Peter Robinsons mens clothing 1904

Advert for Peter Robinsons mens clothing 1904
Tailored clothing for gentlemen at Peter Robinson s, Oxford Street. Date: 1904

Background imageSuits Collection: Heart of Midlothian FC football team 1934-1935

Heart of Midlothian FC football team 1934-1935. Back row: Russell, Reid (Captain), Anderson, Harkness, Herd, Harvey, Kerr (Trainer). Front row: Murray, Walker, Anderson, Robson, Black. Date: 1934-1935

Background imageSuits Collection: Three young Japanese people play billiards

Three young Japanese people play billiards
A group of Japaenese young people play the american/french style billards or snooker at a table. The two men are dressed smartly in three piece suits and the lady is dressed in a Kimono. Date: 1932

Background imageSuits Collection: Advertisement for Charles Baker & Co.s Store

Advertisement for Charles Baker & Co.s Stores Ltd. - Gentlemen & Boys high-class clothing & outfitting - " Opened to keep pace with the Civil Service Stores" circa 1890s

Background imageSuits Collection: The Rocky Twins dressed as sailors

The Rocky Twins dressed as sailors, late 1920s late 1920

Background imageSuits Collection: A group of three transvestites

A group of three transvestites
Three transvestite ladies in suits and smart hats stand arm-in-arm

Background imageSuits Collection: Sergei Kirov, Fedor Raskolnikov and Sergo Ordzhonikidze

Sergei Kirov, Fedor Raskolnikov and Sergo Ordzhonikidze
Sergey Mironovich Kirov (1886-1934), Russian Revolutionary leader (centre), with fellow-Bolshevik, Fedor Raskolnikov (1892-1939) (left) and the Georgian Bolshevik

Background imageSuits Collection: England World Cup winners, West Ham players

England World Cup winners, West Ham players, Martin Peters, Bobby Moore and Geoff Hurst, with the Jules Rimet Trophy. Date: 1966

Background imageSuits Collection: HOLMES OF BOND STREET

HOLMES OF BOND STREET
Three well-heeled ladies chat outside the shop front of Holmes, silversmiths and jewellers, Bond Street, London. Date: 1960s

Background imageSuits Collection: Advert for Gorringes womens bathing costumes 1927

Advert for Gorringes womens bathing costumes 1927
One piece swimsuits and separate tunics with knickers in a variety of styles in different colours and patterns and also rubber caps with flowers, available at Gorringes, Buckingham Palace Road

Background imageSuits Collection: Liverpool FC football team 1920-1921

Liverpool FC football team 1920-1921
Liverpool FC football team, 1920-1921 season, with two trophies (names below the photo). Date: 1920-1921

Background imageSuits Collection: Supper Men About Town by Hynes

Supper Men About Town by Hynes
Five well known figures on the London social scene during the 1920s caricatured by Hynes in The Bystander. From top left, Solly Joel, large figure right is Bendor, Duke of Westminster

Background imageSuits Collection: Check Burberry suit, 1916

Check Burberry suit, 1916
A dashing black and white check Burberry suit with a full skirt, a coat smart and practical for sport and country wear worn with a matching close-fitting hat. Date: 1916

Background imageSuits Collection: Advert for Peter Robinsons boys clothing 1902

Advert for Peter Robinsons boys clothing 1902
Winter sale for boys outdoor clothing, tweed and cheviot overcoat, boys Eton suit and tweed Buckingham suit. 1902

Background imageSuits Collection: Three young men on veteran BSA motorcycle

Three young men on veteran BSA motorcycle
Three young men on a veteran BSA motorcycle circa 1920

Background imageSuits Collection: Debenham and Freebody suit, 1954

Debenham and Freebody suit, 1954
A classic black suit from Debeneham and Freebody, finely tailored with black velvet collar and cuffs and made from the very best worsted barathea. Date: 1954

Background imageSuits Collection: Society women at Cowes Week 1907

Society women at Cowes Week 1907
During early August, society gathered on the Solent for regattas and royalty. Two women wearing white linen and blue serge sailor styles suits. 1907

Background imageSuits Collection: Ayr Corinthians FC football team 1936

Ayr Corinthians FC football team 1936. Back row: Watson (Associate Vice-President), Wallace, Watson (Vice-President), Dunlop, McKnight, Steel, Maxwell, Alexander, Lawson, Wallace (Secretary), White

Background imageSuits Collection: Terylene and wool suit

Terylene and wool suit
Advertisement for a terylene and wool suit in navy blue. Date: 1966

Background imageSuits Collection: Amphitheatre scene. Gladiators (4th c. ). Roman

Amphitheatre scene. Gladiators (4th c. ). Roman
Amphitheatre scene. Gladiators (4th c.). Roman art. Late Empire. Mosaic. SPAIN. Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology

Background imageSuits Collection: Advert for Ribana pure wool bathing suits 1931

Advert for Ribana pure wool bathing suits 1931
Multiform and multicolour for a multitude of tastes.... Ribana swimming suits for women, men and children are finely woven from soft Austrralian wool in a wide variety of styles and colours

Background imageSuits Collection: The Peachcomber by Rick Elmes

The Peachcomber by Rick Elmes
A dapper chap in a sharp white suit and cane enjoys the attentions of several young women in bathing suits on a beach. Date: 1927

Background imageSuits Collection: Japanese surrender delegation aboard the USS Missouri

Japanese surrender delegation aboard the USS Missouri
The Japanese surrender delegation aboard the USS Missouri, 31st August 1945. All the US naval personnel are wearing Class B uniforms on purpose. The surrender officially ended World War Two

Background imageSuits Collection: The Tatler Summer Number front cover 1932

The Tatler Summer Number front cover 1932
Jolly front cover design for the Tatlers Summer Number featuring two cheery beach belles wearing fashionable pyjama suits. One smokes a cigarette while the other grins under a wide brimmed sun hat

Background imageSuits Collection: The Bystander masthead by Tony Castle, 1930

The Bystander masthead by Tony Castle, 1930
Bystander masthead design by Tony Castle featuring a number of beauties on a beach dressed in bathing suits, sun hats and holding parasols

Background imageSuits Collection: Rotary Club 1950S

Rotary Club 1950S
Four gentlemen enjoy a drink and a spot of socialising at the Rotary Club Headquarters, Rotary House, Portland Place, London

Background imageSuits Collection: Advert for Chas. Baker & Co. gentlemen & boys clothing 1887

Advert for Chas. Baker & Co. gentlemen & boys clothing 1887
Gentlemens and boys clothing for 1887. Date: 1887

Background imageSuits Collection: Advert for Gorringes womens bathing dresses & capes 1924

Advert for Gorringes womens bathing dresses & capes 1924
Selection of womens exclusive bathing dresses with separate knickers and capes. Date: 1924

Background imageSuits Collection: The Rocky Twins in smart suits

The Rocky Twins in smart suits, Paris 1929 Date: 1929

Background imageSuits Collection: Journalists Type Copy

Journalists Type Copy
Journalists at the Daily Mail type up copy

Background imageSuits Collection: Two Youthful Chinese Businessmen in Singapore

Two Youthful Chinese Businessmen in Singapore sharing a glass of imported Bordeaux. The gentleman on the right has placed his boater hat on the small table

Background imageSuits Collection: Stock Exchange Traders

Stock Exchange Traders
Four City traders on the London Stock Exchange compare notes

Background imageSuits Collection: Edward Viii / Albert / Mary

Edward Viii / Albert / Mary
EDWARD VIII as Prince Edward with his brother Albert (later George VI) and his sister Mary (later Countess Harewood)

Background imageSuits Collection: Choose your Ideology

Choose your Ideology
Choose whichever ideology suits you - church or conservative, scientist or communist, none is any better than the others

Background imageSuits Collection: Bathers on Diving Board

Bathers on Diving Board
Two girls in bathing suits one about to dive into the sea from a diving board

Background imageSuits Collection: Blackpool Hotels

Blackpool Hotels
A busy scene showing holidaymakers entering and leaving typical Victorian boarding houses at Blackpool, Lancashire, England

Background imageSuits Collection: The Associated Fashion Designers of London - Express shoot

The Associated Fashion Designers of London - Express shoot
The Associated Fashion Designers of London - Victor Russell, Malcolm Peters, David Silverman, Ralph Bloomberg, Stephen Mono, Colin Radin, John Tyoran, Norman Hildebrand

Background imageSuits Collection: The Associated Fashion Designers of London - Express shoot

The Associated Fashion Designers of London - Express shoot
The Associated Fashion Designers of London - Victor Russell, Malcolm Peters, David Silverman, Ralph Bloomberg, Stephen Mono, Colin Radin, John Tyoran, Norman Hildebrand

Background imageSuits Collection: Two smartly-dressed teenage boys - circa 1964

Two smartly-dressed teenage boys - circa 1964
Two smartly-dressed teenage boys in sharp suits - circa 1964 Date: circa 1964

Background imageSuits Collection: Two smartly-dressed teenage boys - circa 1964

Two smartly-dressed teenage boys - circa 1964
Two smartly-dressed teenage boys in sharp suits - circa 1964 Date: circa 1964

Background imageSuits Collection: Knitted swim wear 1940

Knitted swim wear 1940
Page from a magazine showing a model wearing a knitted bikini. Date: 1940

Background imageSuits Collection: Advert, L & H Nathan, Fancy Dress Costume

Advert, L & H Nathan, Fancy Dress Costume
Advert for L & H Nathan, Coventry Street, Piccadilly Circus, London -- Fancy Dress Costume for balls and theatricals. 1885

Background imageSuits Collection: Sir Savile Crossleys Shoot at Somerleyton Hall, Lowestoft - an after-luncheon group

Sir Savile Crossleys Shoot at Somerleyton Hall, Lowestoft - an after-luncheon group, featuring: Sir Savile and Lady Crossley, Lord and Lady Vivian, Lord and Lady Hastings, Colonel and the Hon

Background imageSuits Collection: King George V and his first four children - country scene

King George V and his first four children - country scene
King George V (far right) (1865-1936) pictured with his first four children in the country - from left: Prince Albert George (1895-1952) (later King George VI)

Background imageSuits Collection: What a War! - Suits me, I dunno as I ll ever go back to Railings! - humorous comment

What a War! - Suits me, I dunno as I ll ever go back to Railings! - humorous comment
What a War! - " Suits me, I dunno as I ll ever go back to Railings!" - humorous comment on the wartime appropriation of railings for use as raw material in the war effort. Date: circa 1941

Background imageSuits Collection: Two men talk in the street in Houmt Souk, Djerba, Tunisia

Two men talk in the street in Houmt Souk, Djerba, Tunisia
Two men wearing business suits and traditional chechia hats, talk in the street in Houmt Souk, Djerba, Tunisia. Date: 1987

Background imageSuits Collection: Progressive Whist Playing Cards score card, Classical Lady

Progressive Whist Playing Cards score card, Classical Lady

Background imageSuits Collection: Court Whist playing cards scorecard, royal fanfare trumpets

Court Whist playing cards scorecard, royal fanfare trumpets draped in flags of four suits

Background imageSuits Collection: Crazy Whist playing cards scorecard, four characters

Crazy Whist playing cards scorecard, four characters carrying giant images of the four suits

Background imageSuits Collection: Girls in Sailor Suits

Girls in Sailor Suits
Three young girls in matching sailor outfits saluting. Date: 1902

Background imageSuits Collection: Music and jollity at the Guards Boat Club, Maidenhead, Berks

Music and jollity at the Guards Boat Club, Maidenhead, Berkshire. Date: 1932

Background imageSuits Collection: Group photo, Tashi Lama with four men in western clothes, from a fascinating album which reveals

Group photo, Tashi Lama with four men in western clothes, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan

Background imageSuits Collection: Advert, Chas Baker & Co Stores Limited, London

Advert, Chas Baker & Co Stores Limited, London
Advert, Chas Baker & Co Stores Limited, High Holborn, Oxford Street, Tottenham Court Road and Ludgate Hill, London, School Outfits, Gentlemen's & Boys Superior Clothing

Background imageSuits Collection: Exhibition Of White And Black

Exhibition Of White And Black
A series of three black and white illustrations, each portraying a different gentleman wearing suits or uniform, the use of white highlights notable parts of their bodies

Background imageSuits Collection: French Horse Guards Through The Ages

French Horse Guards Through The Ages
An illustration of a lineup of six men wearing uniforms resembling that of the French horse guards through the ages, including armour suits

Background imageSuits Collection: John Seymour Lucas, artist, in suit of armour

John Seymour Lucas, artist, in suit of armour
John Seymour Lucas (1849-1923), artist, in one of his suits of armour Date: late 19th century

Background imageSuits Collection: Count von Waldersee

Count von Waldersee
Alfred Ludwig Heinrich Karl Graf von Walderse (April 1832 ??March 1904) setting out for the front from Shanghai. He was a German field marshal who became Chief of the Imperial German General Staff

Background imageSuits Collection: Wolseley Workers in solarium

Wolseley Workers in solarium
Wolseley Workers, women being treated with sun rays in the works ultraviolet solarium, wearing swim suits and goggles. The solarium was installed to counteract the lack of daylight for wartime shift

Background imageSuits Collection: Advert for Austin Reed

Advert for Austin Reed's range of men's suits. Date: 1933

Background imageSuits Collection: Advert for Summer Suits in Ascot Crepe

Advert for Summer Suits in Ascot Crepe
Advert from Marshall and Snelgrove, promoting their latest range of summer suits, made from Ascot crepe. Date: 1932

Background imageSuits Collection: Advert for Bathing Suits

Advert for Bathing Suits
An advert for the latest range of bathing suits available at Debenhams. Date: 1932



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