Hosier Collection

Advertisement, George Kent Athletic Clothing
Advertisement, George Kent Shirt Maker, Hosier, Glover & Outfitter, Athletic Clothing Manufacturer, Fenchurch Street, London. 1900

Coming down (colour litho)
2795423 Coming down (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coming down. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bonnetier; Hosier; Strumpfwaarenhandler (engraving)
7194976 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bonnetier; Hosier; Strumpfwaarenhandler (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bonnetier; Hosier; Strumpfwaarenhandler)

George Bannister, Hosier, Covent Garden, London, trade card, c 1760 (engraving)
3657202 George Bannister, Hosier, Covent Garden, London, trade card, c 1760 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Bannister, Hosier, Covent Garden)

Hatters, John Adams, trade card (engraving)
984115 Hatters, John Adams, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hatters, John Adams, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

H Molyneux, linen and woollen draper, silk mercer and hosier, trade card (engraving)
731557 H Molyneux, linen and woollen draper, silk mercer and hosier, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: H Molyneux, linen and woollen draper)

Old Stuart houses at the south corner of Hosier
Old Stuart houses from the reign of King James I at the south corner of Hosier Lane, Smithfield, 1795. External specimen of the Plain Gable Style. Demolished 1809

Advert, Haig & Vince, The Scotch Warehouse
Advert, Haig & Vince, Highland Costume Makers, Juvenile Outfitters, The Scotch Warehouse, Oxford Street, London. 1879

Stocking manufacturers, Romanis, at Cheapside and then at Leadenhall Street, trade card (engraving)
984002 Stocking manufacturers, Romanis, at Cheapside and then at Leadenhall Street, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stocking manufacturers)

John Allin Jones, woollen draper and tailor, hatter and hosier, trade card (engraving)
731604 John Allin Jones, woollen draper and tailor, hatter and hosier, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Allin Jones)

Veysey, hatter, hosier & glover, trade card (engraving)
731545 Veysey, hatter, hosier & glover, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veysey, hatter, hosier & glover, trade card)

John Keet, wholesail and retail linen and woollen draper, trade card (engraving)
731597 John Keet, wholesail and retail linen and woollen draper, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Keet)

Gubbins, Hosier and Haberdasher, Newgate Street, London, trade card, 18th Century (engraving)
3657204 Gubbins, Hosier and Haberdasher, Newgate Street, London, trade card, 18th Century (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gubbins)

Margaret Hooke & Son, Hosier and Hatter, Temple Bar, London, trade card, c 1760 (engraving)
3657199 Margaret Hooke & Son, Hosier and Hatter, Temple Bar, London, trade card, c 1760 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret Hooke & Son)

R Hoskin, linen draper, hosier, haberdasher, trade card (engraving)
731626 R Hoskin, linen draper, hosier, haberdasher, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: R Hoskin, linen draper, hosier, haberdasher, trade card)

Hosiery (engraving)
5221725 Hosiery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hosiery. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Joseph Peart, Hosier, Dealer in Gloves, Poultry, London, 18th Century, trade card (engraving)
3657197 Joseph Peart, Hosier, Dealer in Gloves, Poultry, London, 18th Century, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Peart, Hosier)

Procession, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Lancashire
Procession, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, near Stretford, Lancashire, England. Showing W Beardow - Shoe & Bootmaker ands Gregson - Gents Outfitter, Hatter & Hosier Date: 1910s

Queen Victoria the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland
Queen Victoria, (1819-1901) - Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India. Advertorial card for W. F

Source Size = 4052 x 5924
Russia: Sketches in St. Petersburg during the Royal Marriage Festivities: Itinerant Hosier; Nurse and Child; Match Boy; Crowd; Selling Oranges; Thirty Degrees of Frost; Fishmonger; 1874

Late Victorian or Edwardian button hook
A late Victorian or Edwardian button hook bearing the name of the maker, Frank A Townsend, Hosier, Albert Street (Derby). Button hooks were used for fastening small buttons on footwear or clothes

Mother Hubbard / Dressed
She went to the hosiers To buy him some hose But when she came back He was dressed in his clothes Date: 1890s

Hubbard / Tuck Series 5
She went to the hosiers to buy him some hose but when she got back he was wearing his clothes

The Haberdasher and Hosier. A young boy in cap and jacket looks at a new tie

Town Houses 1795
Old houses lately standing at the south corner of Hosier Lane, Smithfield, London : examples of the plain gable style, but, alas, taken down in 1809

Exmouth Drapers Card
Joseph Williams, draper, clothier, hosier and hatter of Exmouth

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Step into the world of hosiers, where fashion and comfort meet. From George Kent Athletic Clothing to Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bonnetier; Hosier; Strumpfwaarenhandler, this industry has a rich history that spans across time and continents. In Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Lancashire, a grand procession showcases the craftsmanship of these skilled artisans. The vibrant colours of "Coming down" litho capture the essence of their trade, drawing you in with its allure. George Bannister's trade card from Covent Garden, London takes us back to 1760 when hosiers were thriving. Their advertisement speaks volumes about the quality they offered - an assurance that still holds true today. Not just limited to hosiery alone, this industry also encompassed other accessories like hats. John Adams' engraving on his trade card highlights how hatters played a significant role alongside hosiers in shaping fashion trends. H Molyneux's trade card reminds us that linen and woollen drapers were not only experts in fabrics but also masters of silk mercer and hosiery. Their versatility knew no bounds as they catered to every customer's needs. Walking through the streets lined with Old Stuart houses at Hosier Corner evokes a sense of nostalgia for bygone eras when these establishments stood tall as beacons of style and elegance. Haig & Vince proudly advertises themselves as "The Scotch Warehouse, " emphasizing their expertise in providing top-quality products for discerning customers seeking Scottish influences within their hosiery choices. Romanis Stocking manufacturers left an indelible mark on Cheapside before moving to Leadenhall Street. Their engraved trade card depicts their commitment to excellence – ensuring stockings fit like second skin while exuding sophistication. John Allin Jones was more than just a woollen draper and tailor – he was also known for his prowess as both a hatter and hosier.