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Sailor Suit Collection (page 3)

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: The Victory, c1870

The Victory, c1870. HMS Victory best known as Lord Nelsons flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805 moored in Portsmouth harbour

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: The British and Russian royal families, 1909, (1951). Creator: Arthur William Debenham

The British and Russian royal families, 1909, (1951). Creator: Arthur William Debenham
The British and Russian royal families, 1909, (1951). An official photograph to mark the visit to this country in 1909 of the late Czar and Czarina of Russia

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Getting Electric Light ready -- H. M. S. Edinburgh, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Getting Electric Light ready -- H. M. S. Edinburgh, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Getting Electric Light ready -- H.M.S. Edinburgh, c1900. From " The British Navy - Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: The Diver -- H. M. S. Blake, c1900. Creator: Unknown

The Diver -- H. M. S. Blake, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Diver -- H.M.S. Blake, c1900. From " The British Navy - Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: After Barbette -- H. M. S. Revenger, c1900. Creator: Unknown

After Barbette -- H. M. S. Revenger, c1900. Creator: Unknown
After Barbette -- H.M.S. Revenger, c1900. From " The British Navy - Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Working a 3-pounder -- H. M. S. Blake, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Working a 3-pounder -- H. M. S. Blake, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Working a 3-pounder -- H.M.S. Blake, c1900. From " The British Navy - Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: King George VI on Holiday at Osborne in 1899, 1937. Creator: Unknown

King George VI on Holiday at Osborne in 1899, 1937. Creator: Unknown
King George VI on Holiday at Osborne in 1899, 1937. His Royal Highness Prince Albert of Wales 1901-1910, became King George VI on 11 December 1936

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: At the Seaside, 1902. Creator: Unknown

At the Seaside, 1902. Creator: Unknown
At the Seaside, 1902. From " The Windsor Magazine Vol. XVI - June to November 1902". [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London, 1902]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Nearing Home, 1881. Creator: Unknown

Nearing Home, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Nearing Home, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Boyhood Days in Ireland, 1881, (1945). Creator: Unknown

Boyhood Days in Ireland, 1881, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Boyhood Days in Ireland, 1881, (1945). Portrait of British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) aged seven, wearing a sailor suit

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Woman with sailor top, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham

Woman with sailor top, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Woman with sailor top, c1950. Fashion illustration. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: H. R. H. Prince John, 1919. Creator: Ernest Brooks

H. R. H. Prince John, 1919. Creator: Ernest Brooks
H.R.H. Prince John, 1919. Prince John of the United Kingdom (1905-1919), son of King George V and Queen Mary, suffered from epilepsy and died aged 13

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Sailors on board cabin cruiser, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Sailors on board cabin cruiser, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sailors on board cabin cruiser, 1914

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Rhe largest British racing yachts compete during Cowes Week, 1937

Rhe largest British racing yachts compete during Cowes Week, 1937
Off Cowes, in the Isle of Wight, the largest British racing yachts compete during Cowes Week, the first week in August, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: King Edward Returning to His Yacht from the Island of Rab, 1937

King Edward Returning to His Yacht from the Island of Rab, 1937
King Edward Returning to His Yacht from the Island of Rab, 11 August 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: The Kings Personal Aides-De-Camp, May 12 1937

The Kings Personal Aides-De-Camp, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Still-sailor-suited - Prince Albert at the age of six, c1901 (1937)

Still-sailor-suited - Prince Albert at the age of six, c1901 (1937)
Still-sailor-suited - Prince Albert at the age of six, 1901 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: An indication of a career-to-be: Sailor-suited Prince Albert, c1900, (1937)

An indication of a career-to-be: Sailor-suited Prince Albert, c1900, (1937)
An indication of a career-to-be: Sailor-suited Prince Albert, c1900 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: L the Lively, 1903. Artist: John Hassall

L the Lively, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
L the Lively, 1903. An initial letter L from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: G the Generous, 1903. Artist: John Hassall

G the Generous, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
G the Generous, 1903. An initial letter G from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Clearing the Streets of Alexandria, c1896, (1902)

Clearing the Streets of Alexandria, c1896, (1902). The Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt (11-13 July 1882) by the British Mediterranean Fleet. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: The Mother of the Navy seeing the boys off to China, 1900. Artist: Cribb

The Mother of the Navy seeing the boys off to China, 1900. Artist: Cribb
The Mother of the Navy seeing the boys off to China, 1900. Dame Agnes Weston (1840-1918), popularly known as Aggie Weston or Ma Weston

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: King George V as a yachtsman, c1935

King George V as a yachtsman, c1935. Steering his racing cutter Britannia and inset as a cadet aboard the Bacchante. From The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Record Number 1910-1935

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: O. H. M. S, O. H. O. S. (on his own), O. H. M. S. 1916

O. H. M. S, O. H. O. S. (on his own), O. H. M. S. 1916
O.H.M.S, O.H.O.S. (on his own), O.H.M.S. 1916. Printed by Shackell, Edwards & Co. Ltd. From The British Printer Vol. XXIX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1916]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: A Geyser, 1912. Artist: Charles Robinson

A Geyser, 1912. Artist: Charles Robinson
A Geyser, 1912. A geyser in New Zealnd. From More About The Empire by Alice Talwin Morris. [Blackie and Son Limited, London, Glasgow and Bombay, 1912]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Cynosure of All Eyes in the Processions: The State Coach, 1937

Cynosure of All Eyes in the Processions: The State Coach, 1937. King George ascended the throne upon the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, on 11th December 1936

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Taking a submarine mine out of stores, 1914

Taking a submarine mine out of stores, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Inside the Barbette of a Battleship showing the opened breech of a 13 5 inch gun, 1914

Inside the Barbette of a Battleship showing the opened breech of a 13 5 inch gun, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Fitting up an Electric Contact Mine, 1914

Fitting up an Electric Contact Mine, 1914. A naval mine is a self-contained explosive device placed in water to damage or destroy surface ships or submarines

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: British sailors round a hole in the deck of their vessel, 1915

British sailors round a hole in the deck of their vessel, 1915
British sailors round a hole in the deck of their vessel, caused by a shell from one of the Turkish forts, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Rifle drill on board a British battleship, 1915

Rifle drill on board a British battleship, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: But when the governess arrives, life took a more serious aspect, 1881 (1945)

But when the governess arrives, life took a more serious aspect, 1881 (1945)
But when the governess arrives, life took a more serious aspect, 1881, (1945). Winston Churchill aged seven, in 1881. From Winston Churchill: His Life in Pictures, by Ben Tucker. [Sagall Press, Ltd

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Rifle Drill, c1900, (1910)

Rifle Drill, c1900, (1910). Rifle drill on board the training ship Exmouth. The Exmouth was Captained by W. S. Bourchier. From The Strand Magazine. [George Newnes Ltd. London, 1910]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Flints Pointer, c1910, (1934). Artist: Monro Scott Orr

Flints Pointer, c1910, (1934). Artist: Monro Scott Orr
Flints Pointer, c1910, (1934). Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), first published in 1883. An illustrated scene of Captain Flint. From The Bookman - Special Christmas Number 1934

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: William IV, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill

William IV, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
William IV, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Sailor Boys in the Game Room at the Royal Sailors Rest, Devonport, 1901

Sailor Boys in the Game Room at the Royal Sailors Rest, Devonport, 1901. From The Sunday Strand Vol. IV, [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1901]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: The German Emperor as a Boy, c1870, (1917). Artist: J Russell & Sons

The German Emperor as a Boy, c1870, (1917). Artist: J Russell & Sons
The German Emperor as a Boy, c1870, (1917). A photograph of Wilhelm II (1859-1941) taken when visiting his grandmother Queen Victoria. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Queen Victoria with her great-granchildren at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, 1900

Queen Victoria with her great-granchildren at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, 1900. The Queen with Princes Edward, Albert, Henry and Princess Mary

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: The Spirit of St. Nazaire, 1940-1942, (1943)

The Spirit of St. Nazaire, 1940-1942, (1943). As part of Operation Ariel, Saint-Nazaire like Dunkirk became an evacuation point for the British back to England. From Combined Operations, 1940-1942

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Sailors in Camp, US Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, c1911

Sailors in Camp, US Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, c1911. Guantanamo Bay is located at the southeastern end of Cuba and is the largest harbour on the south side of the island

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Receiving shells for the naval guns on the deck of a battleship, c1914

Receiving shells for the naval guns on the deck of a battleship, c1914. Loading ammunition onto a battleship during World War I. From The Manchester Guardian: History of the War, Vol. II.-1914-15

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Queen Victoria (1819-1901) pictured with some of her great-grandchildren, at Osborne House on the Is

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) pictured with some of her great-grandchildren, at Osborne House on the Is
Queen Victoria (1819-1901) at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, 1900.With the children of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George V and Queen Mary of Teck)

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: The Terrors of the Law, 1881 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier

The Terrors of the Law, 1881 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
The Terrors of the Law, 1881 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Prince George of Wales, c1900s(?). Artist: Speaight

Prince George of Wales, c1900s(?). Artist: Speaight
Prince George of Wales, c1900s(?). Portrait of the future King George VI, second son of King George V of the United Kingdom, wearing a sailor suit

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: Three generations of the British Royal Family, c1903

Three generations of the British Royal Family, c1903. King Edward VII (1841-1910) and Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) with the future King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953)

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: The Russian Imperial family, c1894 (1964)

The Russian Imperial family, c1894 (1964). Nicholas II, Grand Duke George, the Empress Maria Feodorovna, Grand Duchess Olga, Grand Duchess Xenia, Grand Duke Michael, the Emperor Alexander III

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: James Hall (1900-1940) and Clara Bow (1905-1965), American actors, 20th century

James Hall (1900-1940) and Clara Bow (1905-1965), American actors, 20th century. Bow was widely recognised as an archetypal flapper and was the original It Girl

Background imageSailor Suit Collection: The Duke of York, aged six, 1901-1902 (1923)

The Duke of York, aged six, 1901-1902 (1923). A print from The Illustrated London News Wedding Number, 28th April 1923



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