Frogging Collection

Prince Albert, Consort of Queen Victoria, looking dashing in his military uniform

Advert for Peter Robinson, gentlemens clothing 1895
Christmas presents for gentlemen, smoking jackets and dressing gowns. 1895

Uniform of a sailor in boarding clothes, French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912657 Uniform of a sailor in boarding clothes, French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a sailor in boarding clothes (matelot, costume d'abordage) French Navy, 1844

Woman in lion tamer costume, the tamer, in fur hat, fur-trimmed jacket with frogging, yellow boots, and whip
FLO4684484 Woman in lion tamer costume, the tamer, in fur hat, fur-trimmed jacket with frogging, yellow boots, and whip. Lithograph by unknown artist with stencil handcolouring from " Nos

Mrs. John B. Henderson, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. John B. Henderson, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Mrs. John B. Henderson, 1913. American author and social activist Mary Foote Henderson, campaigner for women's suffrage, temperance and vegetarianism

New Dresses for the Artillery, 1854. Creator: Unknown
New Dresses for the Artillery, 1854. British army uniform:..new costumes of the Artillery, the Hussars, and the Rifles...designed by the firm of Hamburger, Rogers

The new uniforms for the Light Infantry and Cavalry, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The new uniforms for the Light Infantry and Cavalry, 1854....the Light Infantry regiments are to wear a shako, light in construction to the one now in use, and more graceful

A Gentleman, 1739 (oil on canvas)
3026533 A Gentleman, 1739 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

A Young Gentleman, c. 1760-65 (oil on canvas)
3930803 A Young Gentleman, c.1760-65 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 76.5x63.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of a young)

William of Orange, 1580 (oil on panel)
471142 William of Orange, 1580 (oil on panel) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 46x36 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: William I)

Uniform of a Marine of the Guard, Guard Marin, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le
FLO4572997 Uniform of a Marine of the Guard, Guard Marin, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Young woman of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a frogged bodice, striped apron
FLO4657816 Young woman of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a frogged bodice, striped apron, and long red tassels from her braided hair

Chanzy, 1875 / 78. Creator: Goupil and Co
Chanzy, 1875/78. [Portrait of Antoine Chanzy, French general, who fought in the Franco-Prussian War and served as a governor of Algeria]

Portrait of General James Stuart standing three-quarter length
990061 Portrait of General James Stuart standing three-quarter length, wearing a red uniform with gold frogging, (oil on canvas) by Lawrence

Marechal de Grouchy (coloured engraving)
1065318 Marechal de Grouchy (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Emmanuel de Grouchy, 2eme Marquis de Grouchy (October 23)

Uniform of the Royal Artillery, from Costume of the British Empire
708930 Uniform of the Royal Artillery, from Costume of the British Empire, according to the Last Regulations, published 1815 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Smith

Uniform of a second mate, second maitre, French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after A. Gusman from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation, atterages

Le Chevalier D Eon, c. 1765 (mezzotint)
486357 Le Chevalier D Eon, c.1765 (mezzotint) by Vispre, Francois (1730-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles-GeneviAve-Louis-Auguste-Andre-Timothee d Eon de Beaumont (1728-1810)

Officers short frogged jacket, c. 1854
NAM259296 Officers short frogged jacket, c.1854 by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Portrait of Franz Liszt (1811-86) 1839 (engraving) (b / w photo)
HGM87470 Portrait of Franz Liszt (1811-86) 1839 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Kriehuber, Josef Nikolaus (1800-76) (after); Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague, Netherlands; eKunstmuseum den Haag; Austrian

Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Hugh Smith of Weald Hall
CH469082 Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Hugh Smith of Weald Hall, Sherriff of Essex (oil on canvas) (pair to 469083) by English School

Spencer household footmans liveries, late 19th - early 20th century (textile)
CH438367 Spencer household footmans liveries, late 19th - early 20th century (textile) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: uniform of a footman at Spencer House, St)

Turkish Soldier, from Costumes of the Various Nations, Volume VII
STC172372 Turkish Soldier, from Costumes of the Various Nations, Volume VII, The Military Costume of Turkey, by Thomas MacLean, published c.1800-18 (hand coloured aquatint) by English School

Young woman of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a frogged bodice, striped apron, and long red tassels from her braided hair

Officers in the Queens Westminster Volunteers (13th Middlesex), c. 1890s (b / w photo)
745292 Officers in the Queens Westminster Volunteers (13th Middlesex), c.1890s (b/w photo) by Stuart, Francis G. O. (c.1843-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably taken for W)

Uniform of a Marine of the Guard, Marin de la Garde, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Advert for Kendal, Milne and Co. tailor-mades 1897
Ladies tailor-made garments and girls knockabout frock Date: 1897

Officers of the Queens Westminster Volunteers (13th Middlesex), c. 1890s (b / w photo)
745294 Officers of the Queens Westminster Volunteers (13th Middlesex), c.1890s (b/w photo) by Stuart, Francis G. O. (c.1843-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably taken for W)

French Fashion plate of a Pelisse Russe, 1830 (colour engraving)
CHT271709 French Fashion plate of a Pelisse Russe, 1830 (colour engraving) by Gavarni, Paul (1804-66) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Julian Kandt, Austrian violinist and band leader (b / w photo)
6030559 Julian Kandt, Austrian violinist and band leader (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julian Kandt)

Portrait of Nancy Fortescue, Wearing a Dark Blue Riding Habit with Gold Frogging and Cap
824230 Portrait of Nancy Fortescue, Wearing a Dark Blue Riding Habit with Gold Frogging and Cap, (oil on canvas) by Hudson

Don Jose Antonio, Marquis de Caballero, 1807 (oil on canvas)
LSE2629156 Don Jose Antonio, Marquis de Caballero, 1807 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest

A Group of British Army Officers, c. 1870-90 (b / w photo)
493451 A Group of British Army Officers, c.1870-90 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A group of British army officers, possibly in India)

Viscount Maywerd of Much Eaton
AGN69020 Viscount Maywerd of Much Eaton by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Archduke Karl, later Charles I, Emperor of Austria (b / w photo)
6031912 Archduke Karl, later Charles I, Emperor of Austria (b/w photo) by Austrian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archduke Karl, later Charles I (1887-1922)

Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, 1885 (b / w photo)
JHL392620 Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spencer household footmans liveries, late 19th - early 20th century (textile)
CH438370 Spencer household footmans liveries, late 19th - early 20th century (textile) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: uniform of a footman at Spencer House, St)

British Official, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
British Official, 1858-61

Omar Pasha, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Omar Pasha, 1855

George IV (1762-1830), When Prince of Wales. Creator: Sir William Beechey
George IV (1762-1830), When Prince of Wales

Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, c1872. Creator: George J Stodart
Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, c1872. Portrait of Franz Joseph (1830-1916) who became Emperor of Austria after the Revolution of 1848 which led to the abdication of his uncle, Ferdinand I

Prince Frederick Charles, c1872. Creator: William Holl
Prince Frederick Charles, c1872. Portrait of Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse-Kassel (1868-1940), Prussian field marshal who married Princess Margarete of Prussia, granddaughter of Queen Victoria

Major A Lawson, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Major A Lawson, 1911. Portrait of a British army officer. From " British Sports and Sportsmen: Racing Coursing and Steeplechasing", Part II, edited by William Scarth Dixon. [1911]

Mr J H Charters, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Mr J H Charters, 1911. Portrait of a man in military uniform. From " British Sports and Sportsmen: Racing Coursing and Steeplechasing", Part II, edited by William Scarth Dixon. [1911]

Portrait of General Vasili Alexeyevich Perovsky, 1836, (1965). Creator: Karl Briullov
Portrait of General Vasili Alexeyevich Perovsky, 1836, (1965). Imperial Russian general and statesman Count Vasily Alekseevich Perovsky (1794-1857). Painting in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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"Frogging: A Fashionable Tradition Through the Ages" From Prince Albert to Peter Robinson's 1895 advertisement, it has been a timeless symbol of elegance and sophistication in men's clothing. This intricate decorative braid, often seen on military uniforms, adds a touch of regal charm to any outfit. Dating back centuries, portraits like "A Gentleman" from 1739 and "A Young Gentleman" from the mid-18th century showcase the allure of frogging. These oil paintings capture the essence of nobility and refinement that this embellishment brings to attire. Even historical figures such as William of Orange embraced frogging's allure in their portraits. The detailed depiction in his 1580 painting highlights how this fashion trend transcended time and social status, not limited to formal wear alone; it also found its place in military attire. Engravings by William Blake after Captain John Gabriel Stedman's illustrations show private marines donning jackets adorned with frogging while carrying muskets, sabres, and pistols. Such ensembles exuded power and authority. During Napoleon's era, even the Marine Guard sported uniforms featuring handcoloured lithographs showcasing elaborate frogged designs by Leopold Massard. These depictions demonstrate how this style became an integral part of military regalia during significant historical periods. Not just restricted to men's fashion, women too embraced frogged bodices as depicted in Georges Jacques Gatine's copperplate engraving of a young woman from Zurich wearing a striped apron with long red tassels cascading down her braided hair—a fusion between tradition and femininity. The fascination with frogging extended beyond Europe as well. Goupil & Co. 's portrait titled "Chanzy" showcases an individual dressed impeccably with ornate details adorning his uniform—froggings being one such element that added flair to his ensemble.