Topper Collection

Tatler front cover, June 1960

Silk Topper & Crop 1824
Tall silk top hat, pink striped English cravat, single-breasted brown frock coat with roll collar, yellow waistcoat, white strapped trousers & riding crop

Roll call of Etonians on 4 June, Eton School, Berkshire
Roll call of Etonians on 4 June, Eton School, near Windsor, Berkshire -- a special occasion at this famous public school, with a procession of boats, ending with a firework display. Date: 1922

Children learning to sail Toppers, Dale, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
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Knight - Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Isabella
Knight with the insignia of the Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic, a distinction created in 1815, during the reign of King Ferdinand VII, in honor of Queen Isabella I

His First "Topper"(engraving)
2794969 His First " Topper" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His First " Topper". Illustration for The Boys Own Paper (1896/97)

Christmas Day at the North Eastern Hospital 1904
Christmas Day in a childrens Goldsmiths Ward in North Eastern Hospital in Hackney Road, London. Showing a huge Christmas tree in the ward, decorated with stockings, crackers, dolls

Christmas Festivities at the North Eastern Hospital 1905
Infants at the Goldsmiths Ward in North Eastern Hospital in Hackney Road, London. Showing a huge Christmas tree in the ward, decorated with crackers, dolls, beads and a angel topper

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Portrait of a man wearing a top hat and a monocle, New Years greetings card (chromolitho)
6031559 Portrait of a man wearing a top hat and a monocle, New Years greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Schoolboys practising hose drill, Eton School, Berkshire
Schoolboys practising hose drill at Eton School, near Windsor, Berkshire, under the supervision of the Chief of the Eton Fire Brigade. Date: 1922

Crowd at The Oval Cricket Ground, London
Part of the crowd at The Oval Cricket Ground, London. circa 1898

SKATING, REGENTS CANAL 1854
Skating on the frozen Regents Canal, in Regents Park, London : boys have set up a slide on which a portly gentleman has come a cropper, also losing his topper. Date: 1854

Historic image in sepia tone of the steamship SS Chicora, a passenger-and-freight steamer built in 1892 for service on the Great Lakes; Michigan, United States of America

Edouard Manet, 1832 - 1883, French artist. After a work in The Art Institute of Chicago by Henri Fantin-Latour, France; Artwork

Top hat with comic verse on a Christmas and New Year card
Battered and shabby top hat with comic verse on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Repeating Pattern - Riding Hats. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Rosette at Olympia
At the International Horse Show at Olympia, London, the winner of an event is awarded a rosette by a posh-looking gent in topper and tails. Date: June 1910

Turn-Ups & Topper 1910
Lord Barrymore wears a top hat, frock coat, pink shirt, bowtie, waistcoat with collar, grey herringbone tweed trousers with turn-ups & a front crease & town boots. Date: 1910

The Winner, Ascot by H. M. Bateman
A sea of top hats and in the distance, a glimpse of the winning horse and its jockey at Royal Ascot, the smartest racing fixture of the Season. A humorous view by the master of social satire, H. M

The Principal Boy by Bevan Petman
A pretty actress in a top hat shows off her shapely legs on stage. Illustrations full title is: The Principal Boy - And a Real Topper too

1862, amazement, basket, bench, title, book, bow, bowler hat, cap, chattering, children
Edward Tennyson Reed, 1860; 1933; Opening of the primeval royal academy

1860, i have been looking on, t air balloon, air balloon, children, cricket bat, dolls
New Years Gifts; The Toyshop; Jackson; children; 1860, I have been looking on, this evening, at a merry couple of children assembled round that pretty German toy

Fashion plate depicting male clothing, published by La Fashion, 1841 (colour
XIR173082 Fashion plate depicting male clothing, published by La Fashion, 1841 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

On the Boulevard (oil on canvas)
XIR167816 On the Boulevard (oil on canvas) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 33x25 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

February, Pieter van der Borcht (I), 1545 - 1608

Madison Square Park New York
A group of men in hats leans against a railing and watches passersby, Madison Square Park at Fifth Avenue and 23d Street, Manhattan, New York, 1900s. (Photo by Frederic Lewis/Getty Images)

Design for printed textile with hats and caps
Design for printed textile with a wide selection of hats and caps. Gouache on copy paper. Silver Studio. circa 1935

Edward Viii / Topper 1922
EDWARD VIII in top hat, the worlds most popular young man Date: 1894 - 1972

Spring suit, 1956
A sleeveless square necked slim dress with a boxy jacket made from the finest mens grey and white pinpoint suiting. Worn with a red calf belt, the outfit costs 40 guineas from Harrods

Chesterton & Friend
GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON without a hat, and Compton Mackenzie in a topper, at the Dublin Horse Show. They are probably not discussing horses

Coat & Topper 1911
Price Ellison in a double- breasted overcoat not unlike a frock coat in styling

London Bird Market
The BIRD MARKET at Sclater Street, Club Row, London : though most wear caps or bowlers, one gent wears topper and tails - or is he a manservant in livery ?

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"Topper: A Symbol of Elegance, Prestige, and Tradition" Silk Topper & Crop 1824: Step into the world of sophistication with this timeless combination. The Silk Topper & Crop 1824 exudes class and refinement, making a statement wherever it goes. Roll call of Etonians on 4 June, Eton School, Berkshire: Among the distinguished alumni who proudly wore their Toppers at the iconic Eton School in Berkshire. A tradition that showcases excellence and camaraderie. Tatler front cover, June 1960: Gracing the pages of Tatler magazine's front cover in June 1960 was a gentleman donning a stylish Topper. An embodiment of elegance captured for all to admire. Children learning to sail Toppers, Dale, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe: From land to sea – even youngsters embrace the charm of Toppers as they learn to navigate through waters with grace and determination in Dale, Pembrokeshire. Knight - Grand Cross of Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic: Recognized for his outstanding contributions and achievements by being bestowed with one of Spain's highest honors – Knight - Grand Cross of Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic. His Topper adding an air of regality to this prestigious occasion. Repeating Pattern - Riding Hats: In perfect harmony with equestrian fashion trends is the repeating pattern adorned on riding hats. These exquisite designs elevate any outfit while paying homage to classic British style. His First "Topper" (engraving): Forever etched in history is an engraving depicting a man receiving his first ever "Topper. " A momentous occasion symbolizing entry into an elite circle where only few are privileged enough to belong. Christmas Day at North Eastern Hospital 1904/1905: Even during festive times spent at hospitals like North Eastern Hospital in years gone by.