Tuxedo Collection (#3)

Barbra Streisand Singer and Actress with James Caan at the Royal Command Performance of their film " Funny Lady" March 1975 dabse msi

Leonardo DiCaprio at Man in the Iron Mask premiere 1998 at Royal premiere of the film the Man in the Mask at Odeon Leicester Square

Christopher Lee & wife Gitte Lee arrive for the Royal Premiere of the Three Musketeers at the Odeon Leicester Square in London March 1974

Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Creator: Unknown
Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Henry John Temple (1784-1865) British statesman who served twice as Prime Minister and dominated British foreign policy from 1830 to 1865

Silent Film Hollywood Poster Man
Man in Top Hat Gambling, Movie Poster, " Cold Deck", 1917. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/UIG)

Studio shot of bride and groom figurines

Play that accordion, boss!
Marius Tudor

My cat Coco in a holiday mug
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Overflow for supper in Winter Garden, Savoy Hotel, London
The overflow for supper in the Winter Garden, The Savoy Hotel, London Date: 1911

CIGARETTE AD/DIE DAME
A cigarette advertisement featuring an elegant couple. Date: 1927

Ready for Margritte
Baden Bowen

Albert Einstein and his wife Elsa with Charlie Chaplin at film premiere City Lights at the Los Angeles theater
1718298 Albert Einstein and his wife Elsa with Charlie Chaplin at film premiere City Lights at the Los Angeles theater, 1931 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

Huey P. Long, U. S. Senator from Louisiana, Portrait at Microphone, Washington DC, USA, 1935 (b/w photo)
5974401 Huey P. Long, U.S. Senator from Louisiana, Portrait at Microphone, Washington DC, USA, 1935 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Buster Keaton, in "The Spy", 1929 (movie still)
7315350 Buster Keaton, in "The Spy", 1929 (movie still); (add.info.: Buster Keaton, American actor and filmmaker (1895-1966), silent movie genius

Card players. (Illustration, vers 1930)
5975929 Card players. (Illustration, vers 1930) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art of living. Company of men playing cards)

Beauty Show at Spa, Belgium, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Beauty Show at Spa, Belgium, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Mr. J. M. Levy. Chief Proprietor of the Daily Telegraph; 1812-1888, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Mr. J.M. Levy. Chief Proprietor of the Daily Telegraph; 1812-1888, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Wedding ceremony in a Catholic church, wedding rings being exchanged, France, Europe

The Taste of Shawls, 1922 (pochoir print)
STC226928 The Taste of Shawls, 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Incantation, illustration for Gazette du Bon Ton, 1922 (pochoir print)
STC226949 Incantation, illustration for Gazette du Bon Ton, 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Tango (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
CH340997 The Tango (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

At Your Service, 1906 (oil on canvas)
823240 At Your Service, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Leyendecker, Joseph Christian (1874-1951); 54.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At Your Service. Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874-1951)

Claridges Hotel, London, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT249401 Claridges Hotel, London, c.1900 (colour litho) by Cowper, Max (1860-1911); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

L. Frank Baum, c. 1908 (b / w photo)
BAL126139 L. Frank Baum, c.1908 (b/w photo) by Hull, Dana (fl.1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) American author and creator of The Wizard of Oz.)

The Philanthropic Doctor (plate 10), 1843. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Philanthropic Doctor (plate 10), 1843

Happy Couple at Christmas
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Formal Attire by Mele
2904213 Formal Attire by Mele; (add.info.: Formally Dressed Couple at a Ball. Leopoldo Metlicovitz (Trieste, 1868 - Ponte Lambro, 1944) was An Italian painter, advertiser

Apollo 7 and 8 Crew in the White House, 1968. Creator: NASA
Apollo 7 and 8 Crew in the White House, 1968. Apollo 7 and 8 flight crews sign a commemorative document to be hung in the Treaty Room of the White House honoring the occasion

Grey tail coat worn by Cab Calloway, 1976-1995. Creator: After Six
A silvery grey swallow-tailed coat worn by Cab Calloway, (1907-1994), an African-American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor

Black tail coat with white pocket handkerchief worn by Cab Calloway, 1976-1995
A black swallow-tailed coat worn by Cab Calloway, (1907-1994), an African-American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor

The Dinner Party, 1837 (oil on canvas)
CH372093 The Dinner Party, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Paczka, Ferencz (1856-1925); 124.5x207 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

Militarist nostalgia in Germany (colour litho)
2809077 Militarist nostalgia in Germany (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Militarist nostalgia in Germany)

A private ball at the Savoy Hotel, London, early twentieth century (colour litho)
CHT341967 A private ball at the Savoy Hotel, London, early twentieth century (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English

Members at the entrance of Murrays Club, Beak Street (sepia photo)
STC347693 Members at the entrance of Murrays Club, Beak Street (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Founded in 1913)

After Dinner at 110 Pembroke Road, 1927 (oil on canvas)
SAV329233 After Dinner at 110 Pembroke Road, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Swaish, Frederick George (1879-1931); Bristol Savages, Bristol, UK; British, out of copyright

The Cossack Ball, 1924 (pencil, w / c & gouache on card)
1195791 The Cossack Ball, 1924 (pencil, w/c & gouache on card) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 22.7x17.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Jack Dempsey, American boxer and World Heavyweight Champion (b / w photo)
6029989 Jack Dempsey, American boxer and World Heavyweight Champion (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Dempsey (1895-1983)

Frog getting dressed for a night out (chromolitho)
5235887 Frog getting dressed for a night out (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frog getting dressed for a night out)

Traditional Church Wedding, 1961 (screen print)
3036090 Traditional Church Wedding, 1961 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a bride)

Portrait of a Man, c. 1845-50 (oil on canvas, later mounted to hardboard)
BRN196648 Portrait of a Man, c.1845-50 (oil on canvas, later mounted to hardboard) by Chandler, Joseph Goodhue (1813-1884); 71.8 x 65.1 cm; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Advert for Peter Robinson gentlemens evening wear 1895
Perfectly cut and tailored, at moderate cost. Date: 1895

Advert for International Fur Store 1889
The International Fur Store, advertising fur coats for men and women. 1889

Rivals at the theatre 1906
Smartly dressed gentlemen in tuxedos trying to get the attention of a flirtatious woman. 1906

WW1 - Comic Postcard - K-Nut in a tuxedo
WW1 - Before conscription into the army was introduced, a certain class of young men existed, for whom everything was " too much bally trouble" or " too much fag." They were

Programme for the Alhambra Music Hall, c. 1905 (colour litho)
698707 Programme for the Alhambra Music Hall, c.1905 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France; (add.info.: Alhambra, rue de Malte)

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"The Timeless Elegance of the Tuxedo: A Journey through History and Style" Step into the world of sophistication as we explore the captivating story behind the iconic tuxedo. From its origins in Austria to its glamorous presence in Vienna, this sartorial masterpiece has left an indelible mark on fashion. Captured forever in a photographic portrait is Gustav Mahler, his commanding presence enhanced by the impeccable tailoring of his tuxedo. Across continents, American actor James Dean shares a moment with Swiss actress Ursula Andress, both exuding undeniable allure in their elegant ensembles. Venturing into fashionable night-spots, one can witness enchanting scenes unfold - like "The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast. " This Bateman painting immortalizes a man who effortlessly commands attention with his dashing tuxedo-clad appearance. In American advertisements by J. C. Leyendecker for Arrow Collars & Shirts, gentlemen are depicted as epitomes of style and refinement. These adverts capture the essence of sophistication that comes hand-in-hand with wearing a well-fitted tuxedo. No discussion about timeless elegance would be complete without mentioning Noel Coward - an embodiment of charm and wit. His suave demeanor perfectly complemented by his tailored tuxedo remains etched in our memories. Traveling back to 1893, men's evening dress takes center stage as it evolves into what we now recognize as the classic tuxedo silhouette. Even whimsical moments find their place within this narrative; picture a mischievous cat donning a tiny violin-playing feline virtuoso while dressed impeccably in its own miniature tuxedo. From daring feats performed high above ground to enticing tobacco advertisements from Ogdens Tobacco and Dewars whiskey – all featuring individuals clad in their finest black-tie attire – it becomes evident that the allure of the tuxedo extends beyond the realm of fashion.