Mens Suit Collection

J. R. R. Tolkien, 1911 (b / w photo)
876905 J.R.R. Tolkien, 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien)

Dod Procter, English artist with one of her paintings of a nude woman (b / w photo)
6015472 Dod Procter, English artist with one of her paintings of a nude woman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dod Procter (1890-1972)

Gustav Holst, composer (b / w photo)
5999507 Gustav Holst, composer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustav Holst, composer (1874-1934). Photo by Elliott & Fry.); © Look and Learn

Winston Churchill with machine gun, cigar and hat, WW2 propaganda image (b / w photo)
3093149 Winston Churchill with machine gun, cigar and hat, WW2 propaganda image (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Glorious Twelfth (12th August), start of the red grouse shooting season in Britain (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century)

Nix ubern Maibock, man in costume with pipe and beer glass (postcard)
7377791 Nix ubern Maibock, man in costume with pipe and beer glass (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

A deep sea diver in thge 19th century
5614265 A deep sea diver in thge 19th century; (add.info.: A deep sea diver in thge 19th century. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

16th century German playing card. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
955309 16th century German playing card. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Christian's fight with Appolyon. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603551 Christian's fight with Appolyon. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Illustration for Pothooks and Perseverance by Walter Crane (colour litho)
8646518 Illustration for Pothooks and Perseverance by Walter Crane (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

I'm not Jenny - I'm the Princess Jennifer (colour litho)
8635857 I'm not Jenny - I'm the Princess Jennifer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl pretending to be a princess)

One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)
8646637 One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young boy wearing a suit with bright blue waistcoat and yellow gloves (coloured photo)
8655846 Young boy wearing a suit with bright blue waistcoat and yellow gloves (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trying to be good (litho)
8656579 Trying to be good (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trying to be good. Dog in a suit. Postcard, early 20th century)

So glad we've met! (colour litho)
8672522 So glad we've met! (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "So glad we've met!" Cute couple)

My cutie (colour litho)
8672526 My cutie (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "My cutie." Cute couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Geography. Germany. Young bourgeois, bourgeoise and bride. German costumes of the XVIIth cent
3434975 Geography. Germany. Young bourgeois, bourgeoise and bride. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434990 Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434987 Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434982 Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

Frank Lockwood, lawyer
672734 Frank Lockwood, lawyer; (add.info.: Frank Lockwood - Woodbury Sir Frank Lockwood (15 July 1846 - 18 December 1897) was an English lawyer

William Page Wood, lawyer
672679 William Page Wood, lawyer; (add.info.: William Page Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley (29 November 1801 - 10 July 1881) was a British lawyer

Dr Henry ware, anglican bishop
672684 Dr Henry ware, anglican bishop; (add.info.: Rev Dr Ware, Henry Ware (22 June 1830 - 16 April 1909) was the inaugural Anglican Bishop of Barrow-in-Furness from 1889 until his death in 1909

Mandell Creighton, Bishop of Peterborough
672695 Mandell Creighton, Bishop of Peterborough; (add.info.: Bishop of Peterborough, Mandell Creighton 5 July 1843 - 14 January 1901, British historian and a bishop of the Church of England)

Portrait of Richard Trevithick
863538 Portrait of Richard Trevithick; (add.info.: Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) English engineer and inventor, born near Redruth, Cornwall

Three hundred tailors were employed to make me clothes. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput
2963116 Three hundred tailors were employed to make me clothes. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput. Illustration from Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary

Vintage, French, postcard depicting a couple holding fish, 1900
3666010 Vintage, French, postcard depicting a couple holding fish, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage, French, postcard depicting a couple holding fish)

A deep sea diver in thge 19th century
5614264 A deep sea diver in thge 19th century; (add.info.: A deep sea diver in thge 19th century. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Qalasirssuaq (Erasmus Augustine Kallihirua), c.1851 (oil, canvas)
7295744 Qalasirssuaq (Erasmus Augustine Kallihirua), c.1851 (oil, canvas) by British School, (19th century); 63.4x76.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

President Franklin Pierce 1852
2601324 President Franklin Pierce 1852; (add.info.: President Franklin Pierce 1852); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Suit of armour belonging to Hernan Cortes
2910696 Suit of armour belonging to Hernan Cortes; (add.info.: Suit of armour belonging to Hernan Cortes (1485-1547); Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec

Couple in Bavarian national costumes, Ostrach Valley (postcard)
7377741 Couple in Bavarian national costumes, Ostrach Valley (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Men's fashion during the French Revolution. Les Incroyables. Members of a fashionable aristocratic subculture in
1000875 Men's fashion during the French Revolution. Les Incroyables. Members of a fashionable aristocratic subculture in Paris during the French Directory

Men's fashion during the French Revolution. Les Incroyables. Members of a fashionable aristocratic subculture in
1000873 Men's fashion during the French Revolution. Les Incroyables. Members of a fashionable aristocratic subculture in Paris during the French Directory

Portrait of David Livingstone
864597 Portrait of David Livingstone; (add.info.: David Livingstone (1813-1873) Scottish missionary and explorer of Africa. Engraving, c1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Washington Irving
863577 Portrait of Washington Irving; (add.info.: Washington Irving (1783-1859), American author and diplomat, born in Manhattan

Portrait of Thomas Bazeley, 1880 (engraving)
863907 Portrait of Thomas Bazeley, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Thomas Bazeley (1797-1885) English cotton manufacturer, merchant and politician. A member of the Anti-Cornlaw League

Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen
863903 Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen; (add.info.: Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) Danish author and story teller, best remembered for his Fairy Stories

Portrait of Heinrich Barth
863868 Portrait of Heinrich Barth; (add.info.: Heinrich Barth (1821-65) German explorer and geographer. Engaged by the British government to accompany James Richardson (d1851)

Portrait of Charles Haddon Spurgeon
863581 Portrait of Charles Haddon Spurgeon; (add.info.: Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) English popular Baptist preacher, born at Kelvedon, Essex

Portrait of Isaac Taylor
863536 Portrait of Isaac Taylor; (add.info.: Isaac Taylor (1787-1865) English writer, artist, inventor and non-conformist minister who settled at Ongar, Essex in 1811

William Martin Conway, art critic
672706 William Martin Conway, art critic; (add.info.: William Martin Conway, 1st Baron Conway of Allington (12 April 1856 at Rochester, England - 19 April 1937 at London)

Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, officer
672689 Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, officer; (add.info.: Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard (22 January 1858 - 11 April 1945), known as Sir Frederick Lugard between 1901 and 1928

Sir John Linton Myres, archaeologist
672672 Sir John Linton Myres, archaeologist; (add.info.: Sir John Linton Myres (3 July 1869 in Preston - 6 March 1954 in Oxford) was a British archaeologist); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Charles d'Albert, German dance master and composer (engraving)
8677141 Charles d'Albert, German dance master and composer (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles d'Albert, (1809-1886)

Couple dancing the Waltz (chromolitho)
8635392 Couple dancing the Waltz (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple dancing the Waltz. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Couple dancing the Two-Step (chromolitho)
8635391 Couple dancing the Two-Step (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple dancing the Two-Step. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Couple dancing the Waltz (chromolitho)
8635390 Couple dancing the Waltz (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple dancing the Waltz. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

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"Timeless Elegance: The Evolution of Men's Suits through History" From the iconic image of Winston Churchill, confidently wielding a machine gun with his signature cigar and hat, to the powerful WW2 propaganda photo capturing the spirit of resilience, men's suits have always been synonymous with strength and determination. In contrast, Dod Procter, an English artist known for her captivating paintings, poses gracefully next to one of her masterpieces depicting a nude woman. This juxtaposition highlights how men's suits can exude both power and sophistication in different contexts. Gustav Holst, the renowned composer captured in black and white photography, embodies creativity and artistic expression. Just like his compositions that resonate with emotions, a well-tailored suit has the ability to evoke confidence and charm. The Glorious Twelfth marks the beginning of grouse shooting season in Britain—a time when gentlemen don their finest attire while indulging in this traditional sport. A reminder that men's suits are not only about style but also reflect cultural customs. Plate 47 from Costumes Parisiens takes us back to 1913—an era where fashion was at its peak. This pouchoir print showcases an exquisite suit design that combines wool, linen & velvet—materials carefully chosen for comfort without compromising elegance. Traveling further back in time brings us to c. 1445 when Avant armour was crafted meticulously from steel—a testament to medieval craftsmanship. Similarly meticulous is tailoring a suit today; every stitch counts towards achieving perfection. Charles Bradlaugh at the Bar at the House of Commons immortalizes an important moment in history—depicting political figures dressed impeccably as they debate crucial matters. It reminds us that men's suits have long symbolized authority and professionalism. Victor Lecour's oil on canvas painting from 1922-24 captures a man wearing a dapper suit—the epitome of sophistication during the roaring twenties—an era known for its extravagant parties and glamorous fashion. A suit from c.