Britches Collection

A man outside Brookss Club, London, 1815. Artist: George Cruikshank
A man outside Brookss Club, London, 1815. Behold at Brookss step-nay! I ll be bound to say a figure such as this you ll see there every day

Portrait of William Pitt, standing three-quarter length in a Dark Jacket and Breeches
824232 Portrait of William Pitt, standing three-quarter length in a Dark Jacket and Breeches, (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 141.7x110.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

John Plampin, c1752. Artist: Thomas Gainsborough
John Plampin, c1752. John Plampin (c1727-1805), inherited Shimpling and Chadacre Hall, near Lavenham, Suffolk, in 1757. From The Studio Volume 122. [The Studio Ltd, London, 1941]

Portrait of Two Women and a Boy, 1632. Creator: Thomas de Keyser
Portrait of Two Women and a Boy, 1632

47th Rgt. Brooklyn - going to war games, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
47th Rgt. Brooklyn - going to war games, between c1910 and c1915

Labor Committee at Mill, Passaic, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Labor Committee at Mill, Passaic, between c1910 and c1915

Strike committee at Gate of Mills - Passaic, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Strike committee at Gate of Mills - Passaic, between c1910 and c1915

Wendell - Ex-capt. Harvard, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Wendell - Ex-capt. Harvard, 1913. Shows Harvard University football player Percy Langdon Wendell (1899-1932)

The Young Card Players, 1643. Creator: Antoine Le Nain
The Young Card Players, 1643. These rosy-cheeked children appear to play cards innocently, however they are actually trying to cheat the well-dressed boy, second from right

The Right Hon. Benjamin Samuel Phillips, the new Lord Mayor of London, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Benjamin Samuel Phillips, the new Lord Mayor of London, 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Mayall. Mr

"The Time and Place", by J. Pettie, in the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"The Time and Place", by J. Pettie, in the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1864. Engraving of a painting....the costume is that of the dissolute times of Charles II

Army Issue under drawers worn by a soldier of the 17th Connecticut Volunteers who was wounded at Gettysburg
3029042 Army Issue under drawers worn by a soldier of the 17th Connecticut Volunteers who was wounded at Gettysburg.; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Man's silk striped knee breeches circa 1775-85
3032458 Man's silk striped knee breeches circa 1775-85; Private Collection; (add.info.: Man's silk striped knee breeches circa 1775-85); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

A Moment of Reflection, 1927 (oil on canvas)
659922 A Moment of Reflection, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 36x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Moment of Reflection. Frank Moss Bennett (1874-1953)

Sir Martin Frobisher, late 16th century, (1946). Creator: Cornelius Ketel
Sir Martin Frobisher, late 16th century, (1946). Portrait of Martin Frobisher (c1535-1594), English navigator, explorer and privateer who made three voyages to the New World in search of

Sir Robert Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, c1600. Creator: Nicholas Hilliard
Sir Robert Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, c1600

George I (of Hanover), (c1911). Creator: Unknown
George I (of Hanover), (c1911). King George I of Great Britain. From a painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller. In the National Portrait Gallery'

Fashion show, East Hampton, Long Island, between 1933 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Fashion show, East Hampton, Long Island, between 1933 and 1942

Man's 3-piece suit (coat, waistcoat, and breeches), Spain, c.1785. Hat: c.1780.. Creator: Unknown
Man's 3-piece suit (coat, waistcoat, and breeches), Spain, c.1785. Hat: c.1780

Man's suit (coat, waistcoat and breeches), France, c.1755. Creator: Unknown
Man's suit (coat, waistcoat and breeches), France, c.1755

Portrait of a Gentleman, c18th century. Creator: Elias Martin
Portrait of a Gentleman, c18th century

Philadelphia Sketches: Selling the "Pennsylvania Journal" of One Hundred Years Ago... 1876. Creator: Unknown
Philadelphia Sketches: Selling the "Pennsylvania Journal" of One Hundred Years Ago, by one of our special artists, 1876

The Right Hon. W. Cubitt, M.P. the new Lord Mayor, from a photograph by Mayall, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. W. Cubitt, M.P. the new Lord Mayor, from a photograph by Mayall, 1860. The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor was born at Buxton, near Coltishall, in Norfolk

Bringing in the Boar's Head, 1845. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville
Bringing in the Boar's Head, 1845

Hans, the German, 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Hans, the German, 19th century

A Baltimore Watchman, 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
A Baltimore Watchman, 19th century

Peasant Leaning on a Stick, 1859-1865. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Peasant Leaning on a Stick, 1859-1865

Two Boys in a Landscape, 1650-1655. Creator: Herman Mijnerts Doncker
Two Boys in a Landscape, 1650-1655. The body language of the older boy with his hand on hip is more assertive than that of the younger one, surely his little brother

Costumes de Différent Pays, Habitants de l'Isle de Corse, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Different Pays, Habitants de l'Isle de Corse, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Persanne, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Persanne, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysan et Paysanne Chinois, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Paysan et Paysanne Chinois, c1797

Costumes de Différent Pays, Marchand d'Agneaux des Landes de Bordeaux, c1797
Costumes de Different Pays, Marchand d'Agneaux des Landes de Bordeaux, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme et Femme de la Silesie Prussienne, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme et Femme de la Silesie Prussienne, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme et Femme de la Stirie, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme et Femme de la Stirie, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysan et Paysanne des Environs de Triste, en Istrie, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Paysan et Paysanne des Environs de Triste, en Istrie, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme et Femme de la Baviere, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme et Femme de la Baviere, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Vieillard de la Foret Noire, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Vieillard de la Foret Noire, c1797

Man's court ensemble of red wool coat and cloth-of-silver vest, Italy, c.1800-1810. Creator: Unknown
Man's court ensemble of red wool coat and cloth-of-silver vest, Italy, c.1800-1810. Breeches: 1790-1810, Hat: c.1790

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Mozart playing the piano, 1770s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Mozart playing the piano, 1770s, (2023). Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western

Sigismund, 1566-1632, King of Sweden King of Poland, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Sigismund, 1566-1632, King of Sweden King of Poland, c17th century

Portrait of a Princely couple, most probably John Frederick, Duke of Pomerania and his wife...1590s Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Princely couple, most probably John Frederick, Duke of Pomerania and his wife Erdmuthe of Brandenburg, 1590s

Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysan des Environs de Berne, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Paysan des Environs de Berne, c1797

AI IMAGE - Illustration of a Puss in Boots, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of a Puss in Boots, 2023. Character from a European fairy tale, dating from the 16th century, about an anthropomorphic cat who uses trickery and deceit to gain power, wealth

AI IMAGE - George Washington standing next to the Delaware, late 18th century, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - George Washington standing next to the Delaware, late 18th century, (2023). General and first president of the USA

Private Meal, early 18th century. Creator: Jan Baptist Lambrechts
Private Meal, early 18th century

Portrait of a Man, from 1800 until 1810. Creator: Ferdinand Hartmann
Portrait of a Man, from 1800 until 1810

Costumes de Différent Pays, Français et Françaises. c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Different Pays, Francais et Francaises. c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysan des Environs de Berne, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Paysan des Environs de Berne, c1797

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"Breeches: A Fashionable Tale of Timeless Elegance" Step into the world of fashion through the lens of history with these captivating portraits. From dignitaries to actors, soldiers to young boys, one common thread unites them all - their fashionable breeches. These knee-length trousers were a staple in men's wardrobes for centuries, symbolizing sophistication and style. In Thomas Gainsborough's portrait of William Pitt, we see a statesman exuding power and authority in his dark jacket and breeches. The intricate details highlight the craftsmanship involved in creating such garments during the 18th century. Sir Martin Frobisher, depicted by Cornelius Ketel, showcases the late 16th-century trendsetter sporting his own unique pair of breeches. With an air of confidence and adventure surrounding him, Frobisher embodies both fashion-forwardness and bravery. Moving forward to the 18th century, William Jones stands tall in his oil-on-canvas portrayal. His impeccably tailored breeches speak volumes about his refined taste and social standing within society. David Garrick and wife Eva Maria Garrick grace another canvas with their elegant attire from the same era. Their matching ensembles emphasize not only their love but also their shared appreciation for sartorial excellence. William Williams captures a young boy belonging to the Crossfield family around 1770-75. Despite his tender age, he too dons stylish breeches that mirror those worn by adults at that time - a testament to how fashion transcends generations. Carle Vernet's painting "The Toilet Of The Clerk Prosecutor" takes us into more modern times as it depicts an individual preparing himself while wearing fitted breeches. This artwork serves as a reminder that even mundane tasks can be elevated when dressed impeccably. Photographs from between 1855-1865 showcase gentlemen like T. H Glenney, Frank Lawler, and George Mortimer Bibb, all proudly displaying their breeches.