Vest Collection

ARTHUR ASHE (1943-1993). American tennis player. Photographed during his match against Jimmy Connors in the mens singles final at Wimbledon, won by Ashe in four sets, 5 July 1975

Freddie Mercury, lead singer of British rock group Queen, performing on stage at Wembley Stadium during the Live Aid concert. 13th July 1985

TED WILLIAMS (1918-2002). American baseball player. Photographed in the cockpit of a Grumman F9F-6 Panther fighter plane, while a pilot for the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, c1943

House to house fighting in Stalingrad, USSR
House to house fighting during the bitter battle amongst the ruins of the battered city of Stalingrad (Volgograd), USSR

TED KID LEWIS
Ted Kid Lewis (Gershon Mendeloff), British-born World Welterweight Champion in 1915, 1916 and from 1917 - 1919. His nickname was the Aldgate Sphinx

HENRI DE TOULOUSE-LAUTREC (1865-1901). French painter. A photographic double portrait with Toulouse-Lautrec posing as model as well as painter

Mid-Air on Skis
A man in a vest in mid-air as he skis down a steep mountain

Chemstrand - Woollen vest top - Model: Pattie Boyd
Client: Chemstrand - Woollen striped vest top - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: November 17, 1965. Date: 1965

Chemstrand - Woollen striped vest top - Pattie Boyd
Client: Chemstrand - Woollen striped vest top - Model Pattie Boyd - Shoot: November 17, 1965. Date: 1965

Benny Lynch, Scottish boxer, 1938. Born in the Gorbals district of Glasgow, Lynch (1913-1946) has been described as Scotlands greatest ever boxer

Moses Weinberger (center) with bartenders Mack O Brien (left) and Ike Reed at the entrance to the Same Old Moses Saloon
OKLAHOMA: SALOON, c1900. Moses Weinberger (center) with bartenders Mack O Brien (left) and Ike Reed at the entrance to the Same Old Moses Saloon at 211 West Harrison Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma

Lillian Board after breaking her own 880 yard track record at Reading. 12th June 1968

MAX WEBER (1864-1920). German political economist and sociologist. Photographed at Lauenstein, Germany, in 1917

The Cross Country Runner. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1968. Date: 1968

George Formby 1953-1175-2 From the late 1930s through the early 1940s Formby was Britains most popular movie comic. With his huge grin and ever present Ukelele

JOSEPH CONRAD (1857-1924). Polish (naturalized British) writer

Cambridge Blue 1907
Douglas Stuart dressed for sport in short sleeved vest with pale blue trim & flannel shorts. English sports clothes were to have an increasing influence on fashion

Europe, Scotland, Gretna Green. Tartan Shop. THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators. Property released for travel, tourism, or educational use

SPANISH SETTLER, 1852. An early Spanish settler in California: American, engraving, 1852

Send off of Olympic Athletes, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Send off of Olympic Athletes, 1912. 5th Olympic Games, held in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1912.

Ralph Craig, (1912?). Creator: Bain News Service
Ralph Craig, (1912?). Shows Ralph Craig (1889-1972), a University of Michigan graduate who won two gold medals as a sprinter in the 1912 summer Olympics in Stockholm.

J. Ira Courtney, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
J. Ira Courtney, between c1910 and c1915. Shows John Ira Courtney (1889-1968), a member of the American track and field team at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden.

Leland Scott, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Leland Scott, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Stanford University pole vaulter Leland Stanford Scott.

Tell S. Berna, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Tell S. Berna, between c1910 and c1915. Shows American athlete Tell Schirnding Berna (1891-1975) of Cornell University who competed in the 1912 Olympics.

Clyde W. Bame, 12/3/12, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Clyde W. Bame, 12/3/12, 1912.

Peter C. Gerhardt, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Peter C. Gerhardt, between c1910 and c1915. Shows track and field athlete Peter Clarence Gerhardt (b. 1877).

John L. Reynolds, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
John L. Reynolds, between c1910 and c1915.

Photograph of an actor in costume for a scene in which he smiles and does a welcoming gesture
3569980 Photograph of an actor in costume for a scene in which he smiles and does a welcoming gesture; (add.info.: Italy, Italy 1875 ca. Photographer: Cane, Fratelli); Alinari Archives, Florence

An actor in stage costume, stands in front of a painted backdrop, holding a pair of eyeglasses in hi hand
3569977 An actor in stage costume, stands in front of a painted backdrop, holding a pair of eyeglasses in hi hand; (add.info.: Italy 1875 ca. Photographer: Cane, Fratelli); Alinari Archives, Florence

Javanese man of the upper classes, a mantri, wearing a silk sabook girdle and wide djarit sarong and sikapan vest
FLO4695579 Javanese man of the upper classes, a mantri, wearing a silk sabook girdle and wide djarit sarong and sikapan vest. He carries a kris in his girdle

Barburdar or Indian steward, in turban, muslin kupra or loincloth, cotton vest, and kumerbund or sash, carrying keys
FLO4565533 Barburdar or Indian steward, in turban, muslin kupra or loincloth, cotton vest, and kumerbund or sash, carrying keys

Confederate enlisted man's vest
3501339 Confederate enlisted man's vest; Private Collection; (add.info.: This high quality Royal Blue woolen vest was worn by an officer of the famed Palmetto Artillery of South Carolina)

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - white woollen round neck vest top Date: circa late 1960s

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - white woollen round neck vest top Date: circa late 1960s

German citizens in fashion, beginning 1600 - German citizens fashion, early 1600s. Antique hand-colored print
NWI4956760 German citizens in fashion, beginning 1600 - German citizens fashion, early 1600s. Antique hand-colored print.; (add.info.: German citizens in fashion)

Javanese man in war dress, Indonesia. He wears tchilana drawers, katoh coat, amben girdle
FLO4695419 Javanese man in war dress, Indonesia. He wears tchilana drawers, katoh coat, amben girdle, sanglang and kotang vests and sikapan jacket. Three kris swords in his girdle

Moonshee, pundit or interpreter, in muslin vest, trousers, tunic and turban
FLO4565449 Moonshee, pundit or interpreter, in muslin vest, trousers, tunic and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes, " Ackermann, London

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Rossen Toshev

Edward Jewett, portrait photograph, between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Edward Jewett, portrait photograph, between 1911 and 1942

Man's Vest (image 3 of 10), Altered c.1795. Creator: Unknown
Man's Vest (image 3 of 10), Altered c.1795

Man's tailcoat, France, between c.1790 and c.1795. Creator: Unknown
Man's tailcoat, France, between c.1790 and c.1795

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

Man's Vest (image 3 of 3), c.1840. Creator: Unknown
Man's Vest (image 3 of 3), c.1840

Portrait of Don Ramón Satué, 1823. Creator: Francisco Goya
Portrait of Don Ramon Satue, 1823. Other Title(s): Portrait of Don Ramon Satue y Allue (1765-1824) Alcalde de Corte (Judge of the Fifth Chamber of the Council of Castile in La Corte)

Fort Myer Officers Training Camp, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Fort Myer Officers Training Camp, 1917
Fort Myer Officers Training Camp, 1917

Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920

Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Military Training, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Military Training, 1917 or 1918

Military Training - Loading Big Gun, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Military Training - Loading Big Gun, 1917 or 1918

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"Unveiling the Versatile Vest: From Arthur Ashe to Freddie Mercury, a Closer Look at Iconic Figures Sporting this Timeless Piece" In the world of fashion, few garments have stood the test of time quite like the vest. Whether it's on the tennis court or in a rock concert, this versatile piece has adorned some of history's most influential figures. Take Arthur Ashe, for example. The American tennis player who triumphed over Jimmy Connors in the Wimbledon men's singles final in 1975 showcased his athletic prowess while donning a sleek vest. As he gracefully moved across the grass courts, Ashe proved that style and performance can go hand in hand. Speaking of style icons, no discussion would be complete without mentioning Freddie Mercury – lead singer of British rock group Queen. Known for his flamboyant stage presence and captivating voice, Mercury often sported an eccentric vest as part of his iconic ensemble. With each electrifying performance, he demonstrated how a simple garment could elevate one's presence to legendary status. But vests aren't limited to sports and music; they have also made their mark in other realms. Take Ted Williams, an American baseball player turned pilot during World War II. Captured inside the cockpit of a Grumman F9F-6 Panther fighter plane, Williams exuded confidence and determination while wearing his trusty vest – symbolizing both bravery on the field and courage in combat. Meanwhile, Ted "Kid" Lewis displayed another side to vests as he stepped into boxing rings with unparalleled tenacity. This Scottish boxer from 1938 knew that every punch thrown was enhanced by his tailored vest – serving as armor against opponents' blows while showcasing his unwavering dedication to victory. Beyond athletics lies artistry; Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec embodied this notion perfectly when posing for a photographic double portrait as both model and painter himself.