Tailoring Collection (page 4)

Dirzee, or Tailor, terracotta figurine, India, c. 1880 (statuette)
5928631 A Dirzee, or TailorA, terracotta figurine, India, c.1880 (statuette) by Indian School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Dirzee, or TailorA, terracotta figurine)

Dirzee, or Tailor, terracotta figurine, India, c. 1880 (statuette)
5928628 A Dirzee, or TailorA, terracotta figurine, India, c.1880 (statuette) by Indian School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Dirzee, or TailorA, terracotta figurine)

Scissors (chromolitho)
977656 Scissors (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scissors. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Evening Dress, from Les Robes de Paul Poiret pub. 1908 (pochoir print)
3057147 Evening Dress, from Les Robes de Paul Poiret pub. 1908 (pochoir print) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Three empire line dresses from Les Robes de Paul Poiret pub
3057138 Three empire line dresses from Les Robes de Paul Poiret pub. 1908 (pochoir print) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

B. Rydill, Practical Tailor and Cutter, No. 17 Bible House, between 8th and 9th Streets
1079182 B. Rydill, Practical Tailor and Cutter, No. 17 Bible House, between 8th and 9th Streets. New York. 1886 (lithograph [trade card]) by American School

John Collier factory. 26th April 1984

Savile Row in Mayfair, Central London. Circa 1971

Doll in Blue Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Lillian Causey
Doll in Blue Dress, 1935/1942

A Tailor at work. Date: 1900

A Flint, 1811. Creator: Unknown
A Flint, 1811

Miseries of Human Life: While Deep in Study and Lost in Thought in the Complicated Profession of a Taylor and All on a Sudden Disturbed by the Shrieks of a Woman Crying Cucumbers, October 1807

Childrens Home Tailoring Shop
A tailoring class at a boys home. A sign on the wall extols the boys to gather up the fragments of cloth that remain so that nothing be lost. Date: Circa 1908

Tailoring 1855
Tailor sitting crossed-legged on the floor sewing a piece of clothing. Date: 1855

Homes for Little Boys at Farningham 1905
Homeless and destitute children at Homes for Little Boys, Farningham, Swanley. Young boys given a training in a trade or schooling to provide them with the best opportunities for their adulthood

Riding Habit 1899
English riding habit with Amazon corsage. Quite severe in its tailoring & worn with a top hat & buttonhole the only feminine note is the rider sitting side saddle. Date: 1899

Mstr Tape, Tailors Son
Master Tape the Tailors Son, from Happy Families devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861 Date: 1861

Hogarth - Rakes - Tailor
The Rakes Progress 1. The young heir is measured for new clothes Date: 1735

The Tailor, 1814. Creator: Unknown
The Tailor, 1814

Gulliver is measured for a suit of clothes, lantern slide, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Gulliver is measured for a suit of clothes, lantern slide, late 19th century. It was likewise ordered, that three hundred tailors should make me a suit of clothes

Hatters, milliners and tailors... 1871. Creator: Unknown
Hatters, milliners and tailors...1871. Hatters, milliners and tailors, some of whom are sitting cross-legged and sewing in the traditional way, but on centre left a sewing machine has been introduced

A blind man working a sewing machine, Rajasthan, India
A blind man working a sewing machine to make shirts. He squats on the ground in a street in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Date: 1984

Calcutta. Government Place East, c1920. Creator: Unknown
Calcutta. Government Place East, c1920. View of shops in Calcutta, (now Kolkata), Bengal, India. The building on the right houses Federico Pelitis confectionery shop, Davis Leech & Co, tailors

A town dress, from Les Grandes Modes de Paris (colour lithograph)
XCF286437 A town dress, from Les Grandes Modes de Paris (colour lithograph) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Toilette de Ville; robe; ); French, out of copyright

Uniform worn by women porters at the Bank of England 1917-20 (pen & ink with w / c
XCF286435 Uniform worn by women porters at the Bank of England 1917-20 (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Billboard of Sastreria Valles (tailoring), Barcelona, 1920s

Tailoring. Miniature in Tacuinum sanitatis, illuminated manuscript of the late 14th century

Boys tailoring class at Highbury Truant School, London, 1908
Boys tailoring class at Highbury Truant School, Islington, London, 1908. Boys learn to make clothes; some draw patterns, others use sewing machines, while at the back more boys sew by hand

Tailoring class, Barrett Street Trade School for Girls, London, 1915. Girls seated round a long table sewing. One girl is measuring a jacket on a dummy, while another is at a sewing machine

The Carlton House botchers, 1770. Jeremiah Dyson, Lord Mansfield, Sir Fletcher Norton, the Duke of Bedford and the Duke of Grafton sewing coats in a tailors work room

Monmouth Street. Not fit!... 1789. Artist: J Cooke
Monmouth Street. Not fit!... London, 1789. A tailor is fitting a man with an overcoat. Other items of clothing are hanging in the shop

Interior of the Barnsley Co-op central mens tailoring department, South Yorkshire, 1959. View showing a display of Barnsley Grammar School uniforms

Exterior of the Barnsley Co-op central mens tailoring department, South Yorkshire, 1959. The shop windows show displays of schoolwear for children and late winter overcoats for the older generation

Barnsley Co-operative society, mens tailoring department, South Yorkshire, 1960. The department had undergone a recent renovation

The new mens central tailoring department at the Co-op, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1961. The new mens central tailoring department at the Co-op in Barnsley was located in the newly refurbished

A Rakes Progress; scene I, 1735. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress ; scene I, 1734. Tom Rakewell is taking possession of his miserly fathers effects. Kneeling beside him is a tailor measuring him up for a new set of clothes

Advert for Reid Bros, Sporting Tailors & Breeches Makers
Advert for Reid Bros, sporting tailors and breeches makers, 1910. A print from Black & White, 21st May 1910

Tailor, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Tailor, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Tailors Shop, (1885). Interior of an 18th-century tailor s. In the foreground is a solid-fuel heater

The Tailor, 1918. Artist: Boris Mikhajlovich Kustodiev
The Tailor, study for the decoration of the Ruzheinaya (Rifle) Square in Petrograd, 1918

Tailor, c1845. In the centre the tailor is using a flat iron to press a jacket on an ironing board. At the bottom is a sheep, source of the wool from which the cloth for the jacket was woven

Pottery figure of a golfer advertising Superorna tailoring, 1920s

Business card for Alexander and Schneider Tailors, c1900

Tacuinum Sanitatis. Late XIV century. Tailor
Tacuinum Sanitatis. Medieval Health Handbook, dated before 1400, based on observations of medical order detailing the most important aspects of food, beverages and clothing. Tailor. Miniature. Fol

Anti-German cartoon, map of Europe, WW1
The tailors of strafe street. An anti-German cartoon showing the German Kaiser Wilhelm II and his son, Crown Prince Wilhelm, in a tailors shop during the First World War

Man in suit and bowler hat, 1962
A smart gent in a tailored Heptons suit, carrying a cane and wearing a bowler hat. Date: 1962

St Pancras Union School, Leavesden, Hertfordshire
Tailoring class at the St Pancras Union Industrial School at Leavesden, Hertfordshire. Boys are engaged in cutting and sewing material, supervised by school staff

Singer Sewing Machine - Tailors Machine model 31K15. 1932

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"Mastering the Art of Tailoring: A Journey Through Time" Step into the world of tailoring, where craftsmanship and precision intertwine with creativity and style. From ancient times to modern days, tailors have been shaping fabrics to perfection, creating garments that tell stories. In William Hogarth's "A Rake's Progress, " we catch a glimpse of a tailor's tools - scissors poised for cutting, needles ready to stitch, and is a reminder that these instruments are not mere objects but extensions of an artisan's skillful hands. Fast forward to the 1920s, Mortimer L Menpes captures the essence of a tailor at work. The atmosphere in his painting exudes dedication and attention to detail as he meticulously measures and cuts fabric. During World War I, British military uniforms took center stage in advertising posters. The tailored uniform became more than just clothing; it symbolized honor and patriotism. Enter a bustling workshop filled with busy tailors diligently working on their craft. In this vibrant scene from the 18th century France, we witness the camaraderie among artisans who share their expertise while stitching together exquisite garments. Travel back further in time to 1647 when broadsides depicted skilled tailors showcasing their artistry. These visual representations highlight how tailoring has always been valued throughout history. The year is now 1890; step inside another workshop where Mr Tape reigns supreme as master tailor. His steady hand guides each stitch with precision and finesse – an embodiment of timeless elegance. Daks advertisement from 1953 showcases how bespoke tailoring evolved over time while maintaining its classic charm. Attention to detail remains paramount as Welsh & Jefferies continue this tradition in their Eton High Street shop today. Finally, Chas Baker & Co Stores Limited advertises its commitment to quality attire for gentlemen across London—a testament to how tailoring continues to shape fashion trends even in contemporary society.