Tweed Collection (#3)

Berwick upon Tweed early 1900's

1840s Victorian Map of Northumberland

Fashion Portrait Photograph
A portrait photograph used for advertisement purposes in the 1930s fashion industry, the image shows a side profile of a woman wearing a tweed jacket, with one hand confidently placed on her hip

Dunlop Rubber Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd, mainly focusing on the foreground scene of a gentleman in tweed speaking with two figures, as he holds the handlebars of his bicycle

Advert, Chas Baker & Co Stores Limited, London
Advert, Chas Baker & Co Stores Limited, High Holborn, Oxford Street, Tottenham Court Road and Ludgate Hill, London, School Outfits, Gentlemen's & Boys Superior Clothing

Golf Fashions
The latest fashions for the female golfer, available at Marshall and Snelgrove on Oxford Street. Date: 1931

A Valley of the Tweed
Oil painting showing sunlight striking a landscape of hills and distant mountains. Awarded the Wynne Prize in 1921. Date: circa 1921

Prime Minister of Canada
The Prime Minister of Canada, the Rt. Hon. William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) with his dog Pat (aged 17). Date: circa 1940

Advert for Aquascutum
Advert for a woman's tweed suit, from Aquascutum's autumn collection. Date: 1939

Autumn fashion from Matita
Showcasing part of the autumn collection from Matita. Checks were in. Date: 1939

Burberry outfits
These models are wearing Burberry outfits in tweed, in an article printed shortly before the beginning of the grouse hunting season. Date: 1939

Advert for Burberry, depicting a fashionable shooting outfit. Date: 1939

A selection of fashionable outfits for women. Date: 1954

A street dress from Susan Small, a ready-to-wear fashion label founded in the 1940s by Leslie Carr Jones. Date: 1954

A sketch of a woman in a fashionable tweed suit, accessorised with hat, scarf and handbag. This sort of outfit was popular for wearing in the country, or for mornings in town. Date: circa 1932

A smart gentleman out for a cycle - an unidentified location
A smart gentleman out for a cycle (in his plus-fours) pauses in front of an unusual building, which appears to be part-castle, part-church and part-townhouse - location sadly unidentified

A page of adverts from - February 1954
Three fashion adverts for women's permanent hair styles at Vasco's Hair Bubbles, tailored lingerie at and Supalese early spring tailored suits at Swan & Edgar. Date: 1954

Ruskin Spear, English painter and art teacher
Ruskin Spear (1911-1990), English painter and art teacher. Date: circa 1960s

Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle, close to the England / Scotland border. Date: 1790

Design for Ladies Tweed Shooting Outfit, from Costumes Parisien, pub. 1912 (pochoir print)
3664637 Design for Ladies Tweed Shooting Outfit, from Costumes Parisien, pub.1912 (pochoir print) by Taquoy, Maurice (1878-1952); (add.info)

Woman in tweed coat, check skirt and high laced booties. Golf bag and weekend bag behind her
5893009 Woman in tweed coat, check skirt and high laced booties. Golf bag and weekend bag behind her. Petit loden tailleur en laine d'Ecosse, grosses bottines lacees

BR A1 Class No. 60117 ?Bois Roussel? with the Queen of Scots on the Royal Border Bridge over the River Tweed, Northumberland by Alan Anderson

Edwin Forrest, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Edwin Forest [sic], between 1855 and 1865. [Actor]

DDE-90036000
Dryburgh Abbey in the valley of the river Tweed, monastery of the Premonstratensian, burial site of Sir Walter Scott and Douglas Haig. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

King Edward VII hunting in the Scottish Highlands (photogravure)
6030876 King Edward VII hunting in the Scottish Highlands (photogravure) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VII hunting in the Scottish Highlands)

His Majesty King Edward VII, from The Illustrated London News, 1901 (litho)
STC361094 His Majesty King Edward VII, from The Illustrated London News, 1901 (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

David Tweed Ireland Rugby Union 06 March 1995 Date: 06 March 1995

Irish Jaunting Car, c. 1895 (colour litho)
1199921 Irish Jaunting Car, c.1895 (colour litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Designed with seats back to back astride the wheels.); The Stapleton Collection

Edwardian boat trip (b / w photo)
3643098 Edwardian boat trip (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edwardian boat trip. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Maurice Chevalier, French actor and film star (coloured photo)
6033783 Maurice Chevalier, French actor and film star (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maurice Chevalier (1888-1972)

Sir Walter Scott Centenary (engraving)
1057366 Sir Walter Scott Centenary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Scott Centenary)

Railway Viaduct over the Tweed, at Berwick (engraving)
1096815 Railway Viaduct over the Tweed, at Berwick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Viaduct over the Tweed, at Berwick)

Stealing a March, engraved by Edward Burton, 1824 (engraving)
BSA408895 Stealing a March, engraved by Edward Burton, 1824 (engraving) by Landseer, Charles (1799-1879) (after); 38.1x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Horatio Ross Esq)

The River Tweed and the town of Kelso, Scotland
Vintage 19th century photograph: the River Tweed and the town of Kelso, Scotland

Shop window display in Central London
A mannequin and a stuffed bear in a clothes shop window in Central London. Date: circa 1960s

Three fashion ideas from top London couture houses of Jane March (a tweed ensemble of coat, jumper and skirt), Sara Cameron (coat, jumper and kilted skirt) and Thea Ltd evening gown with fringe)

Advert for the London couturier Maison Ross, 1925 illustrating a tweed coat Date: 1925

A tweed coat from Amy Linker, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Three suits for an afternoon promenade, Paris, 1926 - one jumper suit, a tweed coat and a double breasted cloth coat Date: 1926

Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada - J. S. Tweed store, horses, buggy and postcard shop, bank and confectioners. Date: circa 1908

Woman in tweed coat, check skirt and high laced booties. Golf bag and weekend bag behind her. Petit loden tailleur en laine d Ecosse, grosses bottines lacees

Woman in panier dress in coffee-coloured satin with pet dog. Robe a panier en satin cafe. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Xavier Gose from Tommaso Antonginis Journal

Woman holding a shotgun in a tweed hunting outfit, 1912
Woman holding a shotgun in a hunting outfit of Scottish wool, gloves, gaiters and shoes. Costume de chasse en laine d Ecosse

Tweed suit and coat
Pattern from MABS FASHIONS depict two women modelling tweed suits and matching coats for Autumn wear. Date: circa 1930s

Reproduction of a poster advertising Abbotts Phit-Eesi Boots and Shoes
STC138066 Reproduction of a poster advertising Abbotts Phit-Eesi Boots and Shoes (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); 295x195 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Clipper Ships: Tweed (colour litho)
6021629 Clipper Ships: Tweed (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tweed. Illustration for The Romance of the Clipper Ships (Hennel Locke)

Portrait of a man from Largs, Scotland
Portrait of a Mr H Ross Coubrough from Largs, Scotland. 1885

Royal Train at Berwick station 1849
An interior engraving view of a packed station waiting on the arrival of the royal train at Berwick-upon-tweed. Date: 1849

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Tweed: A Timeless Fabric with a Rich History From the elegant suits worn by Margaret Thatcher to the intricate maps of Mappa Mundi, it has woven its way into various aspects of history and culture. This versatile fabric holds stories from different eras, capturing moments that range from political scandals to picturesque landscapes. In the medieval era, vellum maps like Mappa Mundi showcased detailed illustrations of towns such as Berwick-upon-Tweed in England. The bustling High Street depicted in these ancient drawings gives us a glimpse into life during that time. Fast forward to the 19th century when Thomas Nast's cartoon exposed Boss Tweed's corruption through his powerful indictment. The Tammany Tiger was unleashed, symbolizing both political power and deceit. But tweed is not limited to politics; it also found its place in fashion. In 1954, Dior presented a stunning dress while Fath introduced an exquisite suit made from this enduring fabric. These designs exemplified how tweed could be both stylish and timeless. The Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon celebrated their engagement surrounded by elegance captured in photographs. Their love story intertwined with tweed as they posed together, showcasing their regal attire. Market reports often featured English country squires carving beef while dressed impeccably in tweed jackets. This image painted a picture of rural sophistication where tradition met practicality. Venturing further north to Norham Village in Northumberland reveals quaint cottages nestled along the River Tweed's banks. Here, time seems suspended as if frozen within each stone wall or cobblestone street corner—a testament to the enduring charm that surrounds this fabric throughout history. Crossing over into Scotland brings us face-to-face with Leaderfoot Viaduct—an architectural marvel spanning across River Tweed within Scottish Borders region. Its majestic arches stand tall against nature's backdrop—symbolic of strength and resilience embodied by tweed.