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Flat Cap Collection (page 2)

In the early 20th century, the flat cap was a beloved accessory that transcended various realms of British culture

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Forging at the foundry of AT Green & Sons Ltd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963

Forging at the foundry of AT Green & Sons Ltd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. Impression die forging pounds or presses metal between two dies (called tooling)

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: ANGELA THORNE AND MICHAEL ELPHIK 07 / 03 / 1986

ANGELA THORNE AND MICHAEL ELPHIK 07 / 03 / 1986
ANGELA THORNE AND MICHAEL ELPHIK 07/03/1986

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Elton John, singer and songwriter pictured in Newcastle June 1977

Elton John, singer and songwriter pictured in Newcastle June 1977. Elton wears a jacket that could be a nod to his beloved Watford Football Club

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Mr. R. C. Askew, who has been a dairyman in Willingham for 36 years

Mr. R. C. Askew, who has been a dairyman in Willingham for 36 years, uses a tricycle to deliver his milk Cambridge 15th April 1968

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: The members of The Stowell Memorial Church in Salford, on a picnic in Marple

The members of The Stowell Memorial Church in Salford, on a picnic in Marple, in the Manchester area of England. Picture taken circa 1st June 1907

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Making bowls is a fine art. At Messers Clapshaw and Cleave works, Coventry Road

Making bowls is a fine art. At Messers Clapshaw and Cleave works, Coventry Road, Birmingham where woods for the game of bowls are made

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: A conformateur, a head-measuring device invented in France by Alli-Maillard seen here

A conformateur, a head-measuring device invented in France by Alli-Maillard seen here being used to take measurements of a customers head at Scotts the Hatters at their Old Bond Street premises in

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Greetland youngsters Alexander and Helen Jackson have won their way through to a national

Greetland youngsters Alexander and Helen Jackson have won their way through to a national final to be Bisto ambassadors. Nine year-old Alexander and Helen, six

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Dizzy Gillespie in Middlesbrough England. 25th July 1978

Dizzy Gillespie in Middlesbrough England. 25th July 1978

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Actor Ron Cook plays the part of George Hewins in this unique production by the RSC of

Actor Ron Cook plays the part of George Hewins in this unique production by the RSC of " The Dillen" staged by Ron Hutchinson

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Farmer gathering in the havest in the fields and hills in

Farmer gathering in the havest in the fields and hills in and around the County Donegal village of Glencolumbkille Northern Ireland 7th September 1963

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: An old man standing in a doorway, smoking Street scene Georgian buildings

An old man standing in a doorway, smoking Street scene Georgian buildings Cars old vintage © Mirrorpix

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Bruce Grobbelaar Liverpool goalkeeper in old styl football kit May 1992

Bruce Grobbelaar Liverpool goalkeeper in old styl football kit May 1992

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: John o Groats Cyclist, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1991

John o Groats Cyclist, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1991

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: MG PA of G Tyrer competing in the MG Car Club Midland Centre Trial, 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell

MG PA of G Tyrer competing in the MG Car Club Midland Centre Trial, 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
MG PA 1935 847 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BNE 783 Event Entry No: 15. Driver: Tyrer, G. Chassis No. PA2111. Place: M.G.C.C. Midland Centre Trial. Date: 13.2.38

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: King Edward VII (1841-1910) at Balmoral, Scotland, 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra

King Edward VII (1841-1910) at Balmoral, Scotland, 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra
King Edward VII (1841-1910) at Balmoral, Scotland, 1908. From Queen Alexandras Christmas Gift Book, Photographs from My Camera, by Queen Alexandra, published by The Daily Telegraph (London, 1908)

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Man at table with pipe and mug under 'Pabst - Milwaukee' sign - C.C. Jones, between c1890 and c1910

Man at table with pipe and mug under "Pabst - Milwaukee" sign - C.C. Jones, between c1890 and c1910. [The Pabst Brewing Company was founded in 1844]

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Roll call for work BB87_09665

Roll call for work BB87_09665
Butlers Wharf, Shad Thames, Southwark, Greater London. An elevated view looking down onto men queuing for work at Butlers Wharf c. 1910

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Piano player JLP01_08_087582

Piano player JLP01_08_087582
WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD. A man playing the piano on a boat named the Windsor Castle, during a trip of Laing Sports Club members on the River Thames near Windsor

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Farmer who has small plot... on outskirts of Salinas, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Farmer who has small plot... on outskirts of Salinas, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farmer who has small plot in rapidly growing settlement of lettuce workers on outskirts of Salinas, California

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: The Sea Urchin

The Sea Urchin
MIB67016 The Sea Urchin by Kite, Joseph Milner (1862-1946); 51x27 cm; Private Collection; © Whitford Fine Art, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: The Old Gardener (oil on canvas)

The Old Gardener (oil on canvas)
1128144 The Old Gardener (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 61x51 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; © Bradford Museums & Galleries

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: The Apaches Supper, 1901 (chalk and charcoal on paper)

The Apaches Supper, 1901 (chalk and charcoal on paper)
BAL128291 The Apaches Supper, 1901 (chalk and charcoal on paper) by Legrand, Louis Auguste Mathieu (1863-1951); 63x49 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: 1904 Ribble 8hp tricar. Creator: Unknown

1904 Ribble 8hp tricar. Creator: Unknown
1904 Ribble 8hp tricar

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: 1904 Phoenix motor tricycle and forecar. Creator: Unknown

1904 Phoenix motor tricycle and forecar. Creator: Unknown
1904 Phoenix motor tricycle and forecar

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: The Entrance Of Galleria V E In Milan, On The Eve Of The General Administrative Elections

The Entrance Of Galleria V E In Milan, On The Eve Of The General Administrative Elections (10 December) (colour litho)
2798253 The Entrance Of Galleria V E In Milan, On The Eve Of The General Administrative Elections (10 December) (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Couple embracing on a country stile (colour photo)

Couple embracing on a country stile (colour photo)
3094518 Couple embracing on a country stile (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple embracing on a country stile. Postcard, early 20th century)

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Portrait of HRH The Prince of Wales, 1925 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of HRH The Prince of Wales, 1925 (oil on canvas)
LMG109128 Portrait of HRH The Prince of Wales, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Lander, John St. Helier (1869-1944); 112x86.3 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall)

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Man at a Bar (pencil on paper)

Man at a Bar (pencil on paper)
BRN165334 Man at a Bar (pencil on paper) by Glackens, William James (1870-1938); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; American, out of copyright

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Portrait of Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) (b&w photo)

Portrait of Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) (b&w photo)
STC101818 Portrait of Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) (b&w photo) by Hollyer, Frederick (1837-1933); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: The Fisherboy, (oil on panel)

The Fisherboy, (oil on panel)
657963 The Fisherboy, (oil on panel) by Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929); 32x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fisherboy. Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929). Oil on panel

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: The Queen visiting a railroad (b / w photo)

The Queen visiting a railroad (b / w photo)
JHL390984 The Queen visiting a railroad (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary of Teck (1867-1953)

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Thomas E. Grant in Biarritz, 1910 (b / w photo)

Thomas E. Grant in Biarritz, 1910 (b / w photo)
JHL392611 Thomas E. Grant in Biarritz, 1910 (b/w photo) by Grant, Thomas E. & Horace Grant (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grant was a photographer; ); British, out of copyright

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: 'Wincarnis'for Endurance, advertisement from The Graphic

"Wincarnis"for Endurance, advertisement from The Graphic
KAT323450 " Wincarnis" for Endurance, advertisement from The Graphic, October 27th 1906 (litho) by English School

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Portrait of Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) (b / w photo)

Portrait of Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) (b / w photo)
MMT167305 Portrait of Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) (b/w photo) by French School; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Allotments, East Ham, (oil on canvas)

Allotments, East Ham, (oil on canvas)
657126 Allotments, East Ham, (oil on canvas) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); 42x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Allotments, East Ham)

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: The War On The Transvaal, Waterloo Station, London, During The Departure Of Soldiers For Africa

The War On The Transvaal, Waterloo Station, London, During The Departure Of Soldiers For Africa (Colour Litho)
2798227 The War On The Transvaal, Waterloo Station, London, During The Departure Of Soldiers For Africa (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: The gardener (b / w photo)

The gardener (b / w photo)
STC466145 The gardener (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Self portrait, 1923 (black & white chalk on cream paper)

Self portrait, 1923 (black & white chalk on cream paper)
989376 Self portrait, 1923 (black & white chalk on cream paper) by Liebermann, Max (1847-1935); 29.8x23.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Self-Portrait. Max Liebermann (1847-1935)

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: In Good Hands, 1909 (oil on canvas)

In Good Hands, 1909 (oil on canvas)
650618 In Good Hands, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 63.5x75.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In Good Hands. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Advertisement for Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes, pub. 1900 (colour litho)

Advertisement for Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes, pub. 1900 (colour litho)
2652863 Advertisement for Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes, pub. 1900 (colour litho) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Blind man at a market, c. 1890s (platinum print)

Blind man at a market, c. 1890s (platinum print)
STC172386 Blind man at a market, c.1890s (platinum print) by Martin, Paul (1864-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: probably East End of London; being led by young girl;)

Background imageFlat Cap Collection: Street accordionist and his monkey (b / w photo)

Street accordionist and his monkey (b / w photo)
5996693 Street accordionist and his monkey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street accordionist and his monkey)



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In the early 20th century, the flat cap was a beloved accessory that transcended various realms of British culture. Tom Morris senior, the renowned British golfer, donned his flat cap with pride in a captivating portrait from around 1910. The image exudes an air of sophistication and hints at the timeless appeal of this classic headwear. But it wasn't just golfers who embraced the charm of the flat cap. Cyclists, too, found solace in its snug fit and stylish design as they embarked on thrilling adventures through picturesque landscapes. Whether cycling for sport or leisurely fun, these riders added a touch of elegance to their journeys with their trusty caps. Meanwhile, at St Peters Church in Broadstairs, Kent, England in 1910, locals gathered for a momentous occasion wearing their cherished flat caps. This snapshot captures not only fashion but also a sense of community and tradition that has endured throughout history. Moving forward to Byworth in Sussex circa 1931; a young boy confidently rides atop a majestic shire horse while sporting his own miniature version of the iconic hat. The juxtaposition between youthfulness and strength is striking - symbolizing both innocence and resilience. The agricultural industry also had its fair share of proud wearers. Mr Chris Lambert from Horsmonden proudly displayed his steam haulage contractor expertise alongside his trusted flat cap – an emblematic combination representing hard work and dedication to one's craft. Even comedians like Colin Crompton couldn't resist posing with luxury cars like Jaguar XJ12s while showcasing their impeccable style with well-fitted flat caps – proving that humor can be effortlessly paired with sophistication. Not limited to land-based activities alone; gun dogs accompanied hunters across Buckinghamshire's scenic countryside during exhilarating shooting expeditions. These loyal companions were often seen sporting shooting caps alongside their owners' traditional attire – capturing both functionality and fashion in one frame.