Haberdasher Collection

An advertisement for Wallach Brothers clothier of New York City featuring two golfers. From an American magazine, 1916
WALLACH BROS. 1916. An advertisement for Wallach Brothers clothier of New York City featuring two golfers. From an American magazine, 1916

The late Mr. Wynn Ellis, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The late Mr. Wynn Ellis, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Mayall, of British businessman, politician and art collector Wynne Ellis who made...magnificent gift of pictures to the National Gallery

Chinese Trader in Kyakhta (Russia), 1851. Creator: Mazer, Carl Petter (1807-1884)
Chinese Trader in Kyakhta (Russia), 1851. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mercier; Haberdasher; Kleinhandler (engraving)
7196701 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mercier; Haberdasher; Kleinhandler (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mercier; Haberdasher; Kleinhandler)

Shakespeares Taming of the Shrew: A Haberdasher (litho)
6023832 Shakespeares Taming of the Shrew: A Haberdasher (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Haberdasher)

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

The Brides Trousseau, Brittany, 1880 (oil on canvas)
NUL396508 The Brides Trousseau, Brittany, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Mosler, Henry (1841-1920); 101.5x135 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Artisans of London (engraving)
2786776 The Artisans of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artisans of London. Illustration for Chatterbox (1880)

Shop assistant shows garments for inspection, London
Clothing retailer in Canning Town, London. Boy shop assistant holds up garments outside shop for inspection. Date: 1938

German female haberdasher in a shop selling thread, 1492
German female haberdasher in a shop selling colorful ropes of thread and buttons, 1492. She wears a tall hennin with veil, popular in France and Holland at the time

Stained glass window portrait of a lady with armorial
Stained glass window portrait of a lady in hennin hat with tiara, next to unknown states armorial shield, helm and crest, 1495. Shield shows a wicker fence

Hall & Polley, Drapers and Haberdashers, Birmingham
Hall & Polley, Drapers and Haberdashers, Bull Street, Birmingham. circa 1900

Roger Crab, English soldier, writer and vegetarian
Roger Crab (1621-1680), English soldier, haberdasher, herbal doctor, writer and vegetarian. 17th century

The Tabard Inn, the night before the pilgrimage to Canterbury (engraving)
607581 The Tabard Inn, the night before the pilgrimage to Canterbury (engraving) by Fairholt, Frederick William (1814-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tabard Inn)

A boy in Frogmore, London, 1888 (b / w photo)
1812912 A boy in Frogmore, London, 1888 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: The premises is possibly a haberdashers)

Advertisement for Crouch and Page, 116 High Street, Whitechapel (engraving)
582322 Advertisement for Crouch and Page, 116 High Street, Whitechapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Crouch and Page)

Rochester Row (w / c on paper)
611423 Rochester Row (w/c on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rochester Row.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

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)

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)

A Japanese cloth store, c. 1890 (hand coloured photo)
STC235544 A Japanese cloth store, c.1890 (hand coloured photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Advertisement for Hill Bros. Millinery Goods with an interior view of the main saleroom
NYH185401 Advertisement for Hill Bros. Millinery Goods with an interior view of the main saleroom (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

In the Drapers Shop, 1670. Artist: Bloemen, Adriaen van (active 1654-1694)
In the Drapers Shop, 1670. Found in the collection of the Hallwylska Museet, Stockholm

London Trade Card - James Raynolds, Haberdasher at the Hand and Pen, Russell Street, Covent Garden. 18th century

Archibald Gilchrist
ARCHIBALD GILCHRIST Edinburgh haberdasher and Volunteer - prepared to repel a French invasion... Date: CIRCA 1794

Sir William Ryder
Sir WILLIAM RYDER Haberdasher, Lord Mayor of the City of London in 1600. Date: 1544 - 1611

The Declaration of Love (oil on canvas)
XAL60743 The Declaration of Love (oil on canvas) by Longhi, Pietro (c.1701-85) (school of); Ca Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento, Venice; Italian, out of copyright

The Cloth Seller, plate 5 from Les Femmes de Paris, 1841-42 (colour litho)
XIR238734 The Cloth Seller, plate 5 from Les Femmes de Paris, 1841-42 (colour litho) by Geniole, Alfred Andre (1813-61); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

THACKERAY: VANITY FAIR. Ensign Stubble practising the art of war. Wood engraving after the authors design for a 1861 edition of William Makepeace Thackerays Vanity Fair

Three women in fabric shop, (B&W)

MENs FASHION, 1894. Chicago Haberdashers lithograph poster, 1894

AMERICAN MILLINERY, c1885. Millinery and dry-goods store advertising poster

American seamstress and patriot. Betsy Ross and the flag committee. Wood engraving, 19th century
BETSY ROSS (1752-1836). American seamstress and patriot. Betsy Ross and the flag committee. Wood engraving, 19th century

33rd President of the United States. The future president (left foreground)
HARRY S. TRUMAN (1884-1972). 33rd President of the United States. The future president (left foreground) photographed inside the Truman & Jacobson haberdashery in Kansas City, Missouri, c1920

LONDON: HABERDASHERs HALL. View of Haberdashers Hall on Maiden Lane, London, England
LONDON:HABERDASHERs HALL. View of Haberdashers Hall on Maiden Lane, London, England. Steel engraving, English, 1830, after Thomas Shepherd

FRENCH SALON, 18th CENTURY. Line engraving, French, 18th century

Petticoat Lane haberdasher
A haberdasher sets up his stall of goods on a rickety table at the Petticoat Lane market on a Sunday morning Date: 1945

Silent Film Still: Stores

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

Shop Assistant 1883
A shop-girl

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Step into the world of haberdashery, where style and sophistication meet. In 1916, an American magazine showcased an advertisement for Wallach Brothers clothier of New York City, capturing the essence of elegance with two dapper golfers. Across the pond in London, James Raynolds proudly displayed his trade card as a renowned haberdasher, offering a wide array of exquisite garments. Le Vocabulaire Illustre takes us on a visual journey through the merciers' realm - from haberdashers to kleinhandlers - each engraving depicting their craftmanship and attention to detail. Even Shakespeare recognized the importance of a skilled haberdasher, featuring one in "The Taming of the Shrew, " reminding us that fashion has always been intertwined with culture. Hatters like John Adams left their mark on history with engraved trade cards showcasing their expertise in headwear. Meanwhile, "The Brides Trousseau" painting transports us to Brittany in 1880, where delicate fabrics and accessories were carefully selected for this special occasion. "The Artisans of London" engraving captures bustling streets filled with shops and craftsmen dedicated to providing quality goods. A shop assistant proudly displays garments for inspection in another corner of London while a German female haberdasher sells threads dating back to 1492 – proof that this timeless profession spans centuries. A stained glass window portrait immortalizes a lady adorned in armorial attire – her regal presence reflecting the prestige associated with fine haberdashery. Hall & Polley Drapers and Haberdashers stand tall in Birmingham's bustling cityscape, catering to discerning customers seeking sartorial excellence. Lastly, we encounter Roger Crab – not only an English soldier but also a writer and vegetarian who embraced simplicity even amidst lavish trends. His story reminds us that true style is not just about clothing but also about individuality and personal values.