Toff Collection

Male Type / Rich Toff 1922
Arrogant young gent ready for a night on the tiles wears a 3/4 length double-breasted overcoat lined with sable, also white gloves, top hat, silk fringed scarf & monocle

The Countess Xczwhqmysl
3783659 The Countess Xczwhqmysl; (add.info.: The Countess Xczwhqmysl - illustration to A Second Diary of the Great War (novel) by Robert Massie Freeman. 1910s. The Bookman, Christmas Number 1917

Medieval fashion, Young man wearing doublet, hose, large hat
Vintage engraving of Medieval fashion, Young elegant, 1480. (Library manuscript] of the University of Turin.) Unpublished drawing. 15th century, civilian costumes, men, France. Jeune elegant, 1480

The Princes First Derby, 1896: His Royal Highness leading Persimmon, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Princes First Derby, 1896: His Royal Highness leading Persimmon into the weighing enclosure at Epsom after the race, (1901). The Prince of Wales leads his horse as spectators cheer

Upstairs Downstairs, man in evening dress, man with baby
Upstairs Downstairs, upper class man in evening dress (L) and man feeding a baby with a bottle (R) Date: circa 1910

Douglas Jardine, England Cricket Captain
Douglas Jardine (1900-1958), who had captained the England cricket team to Ashes victory earlier in the year. There had been controversy due to the bodyline bowling tactics used by the English team

Smart toff, lady, working class woman - Holland Park Station
Postcard advert for Shurey's Publications supplied free with Shurey's magazines. Holland Park Tube Station platform. Date: circa 1910

Tullymurry Toff Ridden By Edward Callaghan 18 November 1997 Date: 18 November 1997

Three Card Trick (colour litho)
3641658 Three Card Trick (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Card Trick. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Two gentlemen having a conversation about cigarettes and exercise (colour litho)
6000030 Two gentlemen having a conversation about cigarettes and exercise (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Back to the good old times (colour litho)
3642821 Back to the good old times (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back to the good old times. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Man asking a stupid question of another man fishing (colour litho)
5999933 Man asking a stupid question of another man fishing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man asking a stupid question of another man fishing)

The more a man gets himself up the more the ladies love him! (colour litho)
3093522 The more a man gets himself up the more the ladies love him! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

We are seven (colour litho)
3641790 We are seven (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: We are seven. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A vacant lot (colour litho)
3641560 A vacant lot (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A vacant lot. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Victorian scrap - Lady Mable Maud Ethel Dorothy de Vere. late 19th century

Old Maid card - The Rake. circa 1940s

Music cover, La-Di-Da Scottische
Music cover, La-Di-Da Schottische (dance) by Vincent Davies, dedicated to the City Toff, based on the popular song sung by Nelly Power. circa 1880

Lord Lansdownes Lounge Bar, Dayton, Ohio, USA
Lord Lansdownes Lounge Bar, under the management of Pat Finnegan, in North Main Street, Dayton, Ohio, USA, offering food, cocktails and entertainment at reasonable prices. Date: 1942

Tennis Illustrated - Comic Postcard - A Weak Return A Policeman aids a totally sozzled young gentleman to return to his abode into the rather shocked care of the housemaid. Date: circa 1903

The Etonian who had to play by H. M. Bateman
Humorous illustration by the master of social satire, H. M. Bateman entitled, The Etonian Who Was Asked to Play Nuts and May showing a snobbish boy in Eton suit looking aghast

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"Toff: A Timeless Icon of Style and Charm" Step into the world of Toff, where gender boundaries blur and elegance reigns supreme. From Vesta Tilley's captivating performances as a music hall male impersonator in the late 19th century to the dashing Rich Toff of 1922, this enigmatic figure has left an indelible mark on history. In the iconic TV series "Upstairs Downstairs, " we witnessed a man in evening dress effortlessly navigating both worlds with grace. And who can forget that heartwarming image of a Toff cradling a baby, defying societal expectations? Douglas Jardine, England Cricket Captain, embodied the spirit of a smart Toff both on and off the field. His impeccable style matched his strategic prowess, making him an unforgettable leader. Even at Holland Park Station, class distinctions melted away when a smartly dressed Toff engaged in conversation with both high society ladies and working-class women alike. Fashion knows no bounds. Traveling back through time to medieval fashion reveals young men donning doublets, hose, and large hats – epitomizing the essence of Toffs throughout centuries. Tullymurry Toff brings us closer to our gambling instincts; his mischievous charm luring us into games like Three Card Trick – always leaving us wanting more. But it is not all about glamour and wit; sometimes it's just two gentlemen discussing cigarettes or exercise – reminding us that even mundane conversations can be elevated by their presence. And let's not forget those humorous moments when one man asks another fishing enthusiast a silly question – laughter echoing through their interactions. For every well-dressed gentleman knows that appearance matters. As depicted in vibrant lithographs from yesteryears - "The more a man gets himself up, the more the ladies love him. " The allure lies not only in wealth but also in attention to detail when crafting one's image.