Great Coat Collection

Surtout Greatcoat 1907
An American surtout greatcoat: double-breasted with waist seam, full skirts, long lapels & a velvet collar. Worn with a bowler (Derby) hat & half- boots or town boots

Costume / Out & away 1919
Man: brown tweed suit, bowtie, trilby & spats. Women: riding habit of grey jacket with sloping front borders, bowler hat, cravat & crop or cap & goggles & fur lined greatcoat Date: 1919

Union and Confederate Army Uniforms (colour litho)
PNP277166 Union and Confederate Army Uniforms (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War)

Capt. Adelaide B. Baylis, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. Adelaide B. Baylis, 1917 or 1918. Bacteriologist Adelaide Brooks Baylis (d. 1965) who served as a captain in the National League of Women's Services Motor Corps in New York during World War

Maj. H.H. Kipp, Col. A.S. McLemore, Maj. W.H. Parker, and Capt. T.G. Sterrett, 10 Nov 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Maj. H.H. Kipp, Col. A.S. McLemore, Maj. W.H. Parker, and Capt. T.G. Sterrett, 10 Nov 1917 (date created or published later)

Gen. von Diffenbach & staff, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. Gen
Gen. von Diffenbach & staff, between 1914 and c1915. Karl Dieffenbach (1859-1936), a Prussian officer and General of Infantry in World War I.

The squad is on the march, 1923. Creator: Unknown
The squad is on the march, 1923. From a collection of 153 photographs and documents drawn from the personal archives of people who lived in the town of Berdsk in the late 19th

The Prince and his Comrades: Camp-Fire after Dinner in the Terai, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince [of Wales] and his Comrades: Camp-Fire after Dinner in the Terai, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India. Every night in camp a large fire of wood is lighted close to the mess-tent

The Prince of Wales in the Terai: the camp fire after dinner...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in the Terai: the camp fire after dinner, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

La Supreme Offensive Russe; Le general Broussilof generalissime Russe; A sa droite, Le... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La Supreme Offensive Russe; Le general Broussilof generalissime Russe; A sa droite, Le general Gourko, 1917. The Russian supreme offensive: General Brusilov (right) and General Gurko

Army, U.S. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Army, U.S. 1917. American soldiers

Army, U.S. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Army, U.S. 1917. American soldiers

Snow in Whitehall 2010
A Guardsman from The Life Guards stands on sentry at Horseguards Parade Ground, London during a cold winters morning. He looks out towards the Guards Memorial

Mans Great Coat, c. 1937. Creator: Frederick Jackson
Mans Great Coat, c. 1937

Selections from Seymour: No. 3, "This is a werry lonely spot, sir
2636972 Selections from Seymour: No. 3, " This is a werry lonely spot, sir, I wonder you arn t afeard of being robb d.", pub c.1840 (hand coloured engraving) by English School

Hackney Coachman, from The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine, pub
2492218 Hackney Coachman, from The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine, pub. 1827 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Portrait of Alexandre Dumas Pere (1802-70) in Russian costume (b / w photo)
CHT164563 Portrait of Alexandre Dumas Pere (1802-70) in Russian costume (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Watchman from The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine, pub. 1827 (hand coloured engraving)
2637010 Watchman from The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine, pub. 1827 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Arrival of the "White Elephant"from Burmah (engraving)
1622352 Arrival of the " White Elephant" from Burmah (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the " White Elephant" from Burmah)

At Buckingham Palace, London a soldier of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards on duty had quite a problem. For usually immaculately dressed Guardsmans busby had slipped

At Buckingham Palace, London a soldier of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards on duty had quite a problem. For usually immaculately dressed Guardsmans busby had slipped

Hackney Coachman, 1827
Hackney Coachman from The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine, pub. 1827 (hand coloured engraving)

Gentleman smoking a pipe and dog
Gentleman in posed in a studio portrait, smoking a pipe and dog George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No. Garland N1739

Nikolai Sazontovich Ilyin, from El Mundo en la Mano, published 1878 (litho)
KW478304 Nikolai Sazontovich Ilyin, from El Mundo en la Mano, published 1878 (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nikolai Sazontovich Ilyin (1809-90)

Viscount Lascelles, D. S. O
The Bridegroom : Viscount Lascelles (later the 6th Earl of Harewood), a portrait on occasion of his marriage to Princess Mary, the Princess Royal on 28th February 1922

Woman in the army
New role for the Emancipated woman - Gwendoline of the Queens Bays - a female soldier in the British army at the end of the First World War. Date: 1918

New Zealand Prime Minister - Rt. Hon. R J Seddon
New Zealand Prime Minister - Rt. Hon. Richard John Seddon P.C. (1845 - 1906) - a memorial card published on his death. Sometimes known as King Dick

Costume / Loungers 1820
Bond Street Loungers wear: strapped trousers, hessian boots, a greatcoat, a frock coat, top hats, buttonhole, coats cut-away at the front & cossack trousers. Date: 1820

The Lighter Side by Bernard Hugh
A Tommy (on furlough pending discharge): Blimey! I should fancy I had my bathing costume on. A soldier returning home weighed down with a greatcoat, boots, rifle

Home for Christmas by Matania
Home for Christmas - a real Santa Claus at the door. Many surprise visits home characterised the Christmas of 1915. Owing to late arrivals

Four British airmen in uniform pose for their photo in the photographers studio

Allies - Gallant Russia
A bearded Russian soldier wearing a heavy greatcoat and shiny boots, converses with a graceful ballerina against the backdrop of his countrys flag

Russian Man 17C Red Coat
A Russian soldier in a large red greatcoat with gold trimmings

Costume / Le Bon Genre
Man: double-breasted cut-away coat, pantaloons, top hat & green overcoat with stand-fall collar. Women: white dresses with decorative hemlines, tall crowned hats, ruffs & pelisses

Revolutionary Costume
Costumes of the French Revolutionaries: phrygian caps with tricolor cockades, pantaloons (sans-culottes), greatcoat, breeches are worn with a short military jacket

Earl Haig in Cologne
Field Marshall Earl Haig and Lord Plummer visit Cologne on a tour of inspection of the Army of Occupation

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"From Surtout Greatcoat to Winter Guards: A Timeless Fashion Statement" Step back in time with the Surtout Greatcoat of 1907, a remarkable piece that epitomizes elegance and style. This costume masterpiece takes us on a journey through history, starting with the Out & Away fashion trend of 1919. Delve into the world of Union and Confederate Army Uniforms, depicted in a captivating color litho. These uniforms tell tales of bravery and honor from times long past. Fast forward to Snow in Whitehall 2010, where London's Changing of the Guard showcases the Household Division's royal guards donning winter great coats and bearskin hats. Witness their majestic presence as they protect England's heritage - this is truly an iconic sight. Marvel at Frederick Jackson's Mans Great Coat from 1937; its timeless design exudes sophistication fit for any gentleman. As Seymour once said, "This is a werry lonely spot, sir, " but not when you're wearing such an exquisite coat. Travel further back in time to witness Hackney Coachmen from The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine published in 1827. Their elegant attire adds charm to their profession as they navigate bustling streets. Capture Alexandre Dumas Pere's enigmatic persona through his portrait dressed in Russian costume. This black-and-white photo encapsulates his creative spirit and literary genius. The Watchman also graces The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine with his presence; this hand-colored engraving portrays him diligently patrolling darkened streets during nights gone by. Experience excitement as you witness the Arrival of the "White Elephant" from Burmah through an enchanting engraving. Feel transported to exotic lands filled with wonder and adventure. Whether it be historical military uniforms or fashionable outerwear throughout different eras, one thing remains constant - the great coat stands tall as a symbol of timeless style and sophistication across cultures and centuries.