Trench Coat Collection (page 2)

FRIEDRICH ALFRED KRUPP (1854-1902). German industrialist. Oil over a photograph, 1900

Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944). American illustrator. After A Vain Search For Rest And Quiet
GIBSON: THE WEAKER SEX VI. Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944). American illustrator. After A Vain Search For Rest And Quiet, He Falls Into A Most Sensitive Condition And Suffers From The Cold

DICKENS: PICKWICK PAPERS. Mr. Weller Senior, a character from Charles Dickenss Pickwick Papers. Illustration by Joseph Clayton Clarke, known as Kyd. Lithograph, c1899

PROHIBITION, 1920s. Dismantling a bootleg distillery in San Francisco during Prohibition, 1920s

Detectives inspecting crime scene

ROADSIDE STAND, 1939. A man selling animal statues at a roadside stand near Bemidji, Minnesota. Photograph by John Vachon in September 1939

ROSALIE GARDINER JONES (1883-1978). American socialite and suffragist. Jones changing the oil in a car, c1925

FREDERIC REMINGTON (1861-1909). American artist. Oil over a photograph of 1909

MARGARET SANGER (1879-1966). American leader of birth-control movement. With her second husband, J. Noah H. Slee, in Germany, 1927

PRIDE & PREJUDICE, 1894. A gentleman meeting his friends in London. Illustration by Hugh Thomson for an 1894 edition of Jane Austens novel, Pride and Prejudice, first published in 1813

DEPEW AND LODGE. Senators Chauncey Mitchell Depew (1834-1928) and Henry Cabot Lodge (1850-1924) on their way to the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Drawing, 1902, by Thomas Fleming

Salvation Army lassies giving sweets to African American soldiers
February 17, 1919 - Salvation Army lassies giving sweets to returned (African American) soldiers

W. B. Yeats, 1923 (b / w photo)
XND324458 W.B. Yeats, 1923 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Butler Yeats (1865-1939), Irish poet and dramatist; ); English, out of copyright

BOY IN UNIFORM, c1904. A Russian grammar school student in his school uniform: photographed at St. Petersburg, c1904

NORDENFELT GUN, 1887. Demonstration of the Nordenfelt machine gun, at Wiener Neustadt, 1887. Wood engraving, English, 1887

WORLD WAR I: POSTER, c1918. Poster for the United War Work Campaign and other charities asking for donations to send to troops over the Christmas season during World War I, c1918

WORLD WAR I: AUSTRIANS. Column of Austrian troops during World War I. Photograph, c1916

WORLD WAR I: AISNE, 1917. American officer in camouflaged trench at Chemin des Dames, France, near the hardest fighting at the Second Battle of the Aisne. Stereograph, 1917

WORLD WAR I: CHAMPAGNE. Sheltered communication paths in the Champagne district in France during World War I. Stereograph, 1914-1918

LUDENDORFF & RICHTHOFEN. German general Erich Ludendorff (left) with German aviator Manfred von Richthofen. Photograph, c1918

WORLD WAR I: WOMEN, c1919. Three women communication workers of the U.S. Army, standing outside an official automobile. Photograph, c1919

LOUIS RIEL (1844-1885). Canadian insurgent leader. Photographed c1885

EDWARD MANDELL HOUSE (1858-1938). American diplomat. Colonel House departing for Europe in December 1915 at the behest of President Woodrow Wilson

DREYFUS AFFAIR, 1899. Captain Alfred Dreyfus leaving the train at La Rabelais, near Rennes, during his return to France for his trial in Rennes, 1899. Contemporary American newspaper illustration

PAUL DUCHAILLU (1831-1903). American (French-born) explorer

RED CROSS WORKERS, 1917. Two women workers of the American Red Cross Motor Corps, 1917

Woman in trench coat and hat posing in studio (Rear view), (B&W)

MENs FASHIONS, c1895. Unidentified man photographed at a Chicago, Illinois, studio, c1895

UMBRELLA, 19th CENTURY. The Duke of Queensbury at his balcony in Piccadilly. Etching, English, 19th century

WHITE HOUSE: SUFFRAGETTES. Suffragettes standing around a bonfire in front of the White House on a rainy day, c1919

(1832-1919). American physician and womans rights advocate. Line engraving, late 19th century
MARY EDWARDS WALKER (1832-1919). American physician and womans rights advocate. Line engraving, late 19th century

Pen drawing by Jean Louis Forain (1852-1931)
JEAN LOUIS FORAIN DRAWING. Pen drawing by Jean Louis Forain (1852-1931)

STANISLAUS JOYCE (1884-1955). Brother of the Irish writer, James Joyce. Photographed in Trieste, Italy, c1905

CHRISTMAS CAROLERS, 1874. Wood engraving, English, 1847

VERNE: 20, 000 LEAGUES. Professor Aronnax, the narrator of Jules Vernes Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
VERNE: 20, 000 LEAGUES. Professor Aronnax, the narrator of Jules Vernes " Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" : wood engraving, 1870

SHAKERS, 1875. Shaker costumes. Wood engraving, 1875

IRISH LAND LEAGUE, 1881. Following a wave of violence against process-servers inspired by the Irish Land League, a landlord

WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. Lithograph poster by Maurice Neumont, 1915, depicting a French soldier throwing a grenade

INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC, 1918. Red Cross workers at Washington, D. C. during the influenza epidemic of 1918
INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC, 1918. Red Cross workers at Washington, D.C. during the influenza epidemic of 1918

RED CROSS, 1917. A member of the American Red Cross Motor Corps, 1917

RED CROSS, c1920. Members of the American Red Cross Motor Corps learning to fix an automobile engine, c1920

WORLD WAR I: POSTER, 1917. Poster for the United States Food Administration during World War I. Lithograph by Harvey Dunn, 1917

PEARL WHITE (1889-1938). American actress. In The Black Secret, 1919

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In the early 1920s, amidst a backdrop of historical significance and cultural shifts, the trench coat emerged as an iconic garment. Its timeless appeal was not only evident in its functionality but also in its association with various notable figures throughout history. One such image that comes to mind is the c1920 photograph of American Red Cross nurses donning their trench coats. These brave women embodied resilience and compassion as they provided aid during times of crisis. The sight of them, united under the emblematic red cross, symbolized hope and support. Another captivating portrayal can be found in Frederic Remington's photograph from 1909. This renowned American artist chose to immortalize himself wearing a trench coat, perhaps signifying his affinity for both style and practicality. Moving forward through time, we encounter Albert Camus, the influential French writer who captivated audiences with his existentialist philosophy. In our imagination, he too could have been seen strolling down Parisian streets wrapped in a distinguished trench coat while contemplating life's profound questions. The allure of this versatile outerwear transcends gender boundaries as well. Lulu holding a Dunhill gun alongside Roger Moore outside the Hilton Hotel evokes images reminiscent of classic spy films where intrigue unfolds amid rain-soaked cityscapes. The trench coat becomes an essential accessory for these enigmatic characters navigating danger with sophistication. Literature has also embraced this sartorial staple; D. H Lawrence's Women in Love adapted for screen surely featured protagonists draped elegantly in their respective trench coats—symbolizing both protection from external elements and emotional vulnerability within their relationships. Visual art further amplifies the mystique surrounding this garment: log1956 bw neg 023 edit showcases individuals clad in trenches against vast landscapes—an embodiment of adventure and exploration that resonates even today. Meanwhile, Westward Hoe.