Chaps Collection

A cowboy, Honeycut, on the horse White Star on the plains of Montana. Photographed by Laton Alton Huffman, August 1904
MONTANA: COWBOY, 1904. A cowboy, Honeycut, on the horse White Star on the plains of Montana. Photographed by Laton Alton Huffman, August 1904

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

RUSSELL: THE COWBOY. Drawing by Charles M. Russell (1864-1926)

MEXICAN COWBOYS in one of Buffalo Bills Wild West Shows: oil over a photograph, c. 1900

Present Day Types - Week-End Ramblers
Two chaps with sturdy walking boots, pipes in mouth, set off on a countryside ramble while consulting their maps. Date: 1914

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

Distinctions with a Difference at Gleneagles
Illustration showing a fashionable trio at famous Scottish golf course, Gleneagles. The chap in the middle wears wide plus fours and a lurid, patterned tank top

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

COWGIRL, c1920. Josie Sedgwick showing the use of a lariat. Photograph, c1920

NAT LOVE (b. 1854). Also known as Deadwood Dick : oil over a photograph
NAT LOVE (b. 1854). Also known as " Deadwood Dick" : oil over a photograph

Pilot (on his first job) Chaps: I think I ve got a sitter
Pilot (on his first job). Chaps: I think I ve got a sitter here. By Lieutenant George Arthur Hyde, MC, Kings Royal Rifle Corps and 54 Squadron Royal Flying Corps

SPANISH SETTLER, 1852. An early Spanish settler in California: American, engraving, 1852

The Twelve Months: September, 1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
The Twelve Months: September, 1866

Movie set for a western, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Movie set for a western, between 1896 and 1942

The Cow Boy, c1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
The Cow Boy, c1888. Showing side view of a cowboy on a horse, looking towards the camera

Cowboy Riding a Horse
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Gymnastics
Page from Larousse Encyclopedia showing various disciplines in gymnastics showing a selection of intriguing equipment and exercises performed thereon! Date: 1930

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

A uniformed group of soldier entertainers - The Glee Party
Many entertainment groups were formed in the British Forces and they played an important role in maintaining morale. These chaps are Royal Engineers. WW1 Date: circa 1915

Burns Dr Hornbrook Hornbook Books Poems 1785
burns, dr, hornbrook, hornbook, books, poems, 1785, 1780s, death, doctor, ye, ken, jock, i, clachan, deil, mak, king, hood, spleuchan, grown, sae, weel, acquaint, wi, buchan, ither, chaps, history

Theodore Roosevelt, c. 1885 (litho)
PNP254463 Theodore Roosevelt, c.1885 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: cattle rancher in the Dakota Territory; Roosevelt (1858-1919)

Native of the region of Heroica Veracruz, Mexico
6339110 Native of the region of Heroica Veracruz, Mexico by MG & Lisbet (19th century); (add.info.: Native of the region of Heroica Veracruz, Mexico)

Cowboy having haircut, c. 1905 (b / w photo)
PNP244867 Cowboy having haircut, c.1905 (b/w photo) by Smith, Erwin (1886-1947); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures

Rodeo
USA, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, Fremont County, Riverton, Rodeo

A cowboy on a mule waves his straw hat, Arimao, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

The Rattlesnake, Modeled 1905, cast 1918. Creator: Frederic Remington
The Rattlesnake, Modeled 1905, cast 1918

Christ Carrying the Cross, 1420 / 25. Creator: Master of the Worcester Carrying of
Christ Carrying the Cross, 1420/25

Postcard of a man posing in a Western scene in a photography studio, early 20th century
This real photo postcard depicts a man in a cowboy costume posing with a fake horse. He is standing to the right of the horse and is wearing a long-sleeve shirt, pants, fur chaps

Photographic postcard portrait of two men in Western attire, early 20th century
This real photo postcard features a black and white image of two men dressed in Western attire. The man on the left is wearing fur chaps

Old West American Cowboy on Horseback, 1930 (litho)
3035866 Old West American Cowboy on Horseback, 1930 (litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage black)

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

Playing Faro in a saloon in Cheyenne, Wyoming, c. 1870 (coloured engraving)
PNP249367 Playing Faro in a saloon in Cheyenne, Wyoming, c.1870 (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Death of a Gambler (oil on canvas)
PNP249366 Death of a Gambler (oil on canvas) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Texas Cowboy, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)
PNP244895 Texas Cowboy, c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Cowboy riding a horse in Montana, USA, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
CHT214799 Cowboy riding a horse in Montana, USA, c. 1880 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; American, out of copyright

Atys-Amorino, c. 1430 (bronze)
BEN85210 Atys-Amorino, c.1430 (bronze) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); height: 10 cm; Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Cowboys roping a steer, 1897 (oil on canvas)
PNP244888 Cowboys roping a steer, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

The Cowboy (oil on canvas)
PNP244876 The Cowboy (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Bronco Oranges, c. 1900 (colour litho)
PNP244870 Bronco Oranges, c.1900 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: packed by Redlands Foothill Groves, Redlands)

Customary Greeting in Mexico, 1907 (colour litho)
473001 Customary Greeting in Mexico, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Mexican men greet each in other in Spanish Buenos Dias, Como Sigue)

Fancy dress - men dressed up as cowboys
Two men in The Fancy Dress Studio, 37 Oxford Street, London, dressed in cowboy costumes complete with very hairy chaps! Date: c.1920

The Barbel, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving)
3471577 The Barbel, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving) by Albin, Eleazar (fl.1713-59); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Poster of a bucking bronco, for Buffalo Bills (1846-1917) Wild West Show, c
PNP247817 Poster of a bucking bronco, for Buffalo Bills (1846-1917) Wild West Show, c.1885 (colour litho) by American School

Poster for Buffalo Bills (1846-1917) Wild West Show, 1898 (colour litho)
PNP247807 Poster for Buffalo Bills (1846-1917) Wild West Show, 1898 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trailing Texas Longhorns (oil on canvas)
PNP244877 Trailing Texas Longhorns (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Cattle Drive, 1898 (w / c on paper)
PNP274167 Cattle Drive, 1898 (w/c on paper) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

Montana Cowboy, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
NUL126381 Montana Cowboy, c.1880 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Library of Congress, Washington D.C. USA; American, out of copyright

Turn Him Loose, Bill, c. 1893 (oil on canvas)
PNP244886 Turn Him Loose, Bill, c.1893 (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 63.5x83.8 cm; American Museum of Western Art - The Anschutz Collection, Denver, Colorado

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"Chaps: The Timeless Symbol of the Wild West" Step into the untamed world of cowboys and experience their rugged lifestyle through the captivating images captured by renowned photographer Laton Alton Huffman in August 1904. In one such photograph, we meet Honeycut, a fearless cowboy astride his loyal steed White Star on the vast plains of Montana. His weathered face tells tales of countless adventures under the open sky. While chaps may seem like mere clothing accessories to some, they hold a significant place in Western culture. A Dewars advertisement from that era showcases how these leather leg coverings were not only practical but also fashionable for cowboys who valued both style and functionality. The legendary artist Charles M. Russell immortalized the spirit of the cowboy through his evocative drawings. One such piece titled "RUSSELL: THE COWBOY" transports us back to an era where they were worn with pride as symbols of strength and resilience. Even Mexican Cowboys found their way into Buffalo Bill's Wild West Shows, blending cultures and showcasing their unique horsemanship skills while donning traditional chaps. These oil-over-photograph creations from around 1900 capture their vibrant energy against a backdrop of excitement and adventure. NAT LOVE, better known as Deadwood Dick, was another iconic figure who left an indelible mark on Western history. An oil painting over a photograph captures Love's charismatic presence as he proudly wears his trusty chaps - a testament to his daring exploits as a celebrated African American cowboy. Fast forward to present times; weekend ramblers embrace nostalgia by donning classic attire reminiscent of old-world charm. Chaps remain an essential part of their ensemble, symbolizing an enduring connection to our rich heritage. Beyond its association with cowboys alone, they have transcended boundaries into various realms - even knitting patterns. The Robin knitting pattern featuring an old chap with a pipe pays homage to the timeless appeal of these leather leg coverings.