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Slack MenA sketch of two slack looking men, wearing baggy clothes and neckerchiefs, with their hands placed in their pockets. Date: circa 1914
The Garden of KamaAn illustration for the poem book, The Garden of Kama, showing an Indian woman, enjoying her relaxation on a couch, laden with patterned cushions. Date: circa 1914
Odds and EndsAn illustration for an article written by Doctor A. W. Oxford, in Colour Magazine, titled Odds and Ends. The image shows an array of items
The Striped BlouseA painting of a seated woman in a black and white striped blouse, sat in front of a mirror which reflects the fact that she is attending a posh event. Date: circa 1914
The BallA painting showing four performing couples, wearing extravagant, colourful clothing on a stage, with some other intimate figures below. Date: circa 1914
Oxen PloughingThis painting shows a simple farmer, leading his band of oxen for ploughing over a large hilltop. Date: circa 1914
CorsicaA painting which shows a coastal town view of Corsica, in France. A man and woman occupy a some shade in the foreground, created by a splendid, large tree. Date: circa 1914
Munich BeerAn illustration of a scene inside an alehouse in Munich, Germany, where three women wearing headscarves are enjoying a beer with a man
FishingA painting depicting a mother, wearing a pink spotted white dress and holding a parasol, with her daughter, who is fishing in a calm river, sided with reeds, under the shade of some trees
City CanalAn oil painting showing a central canal, trailing off under a pedestrian bridge and through to a city. The foreground section includes an unmanned boat and trees to each side. Date: circa 1914
Sea PlatformA watercolour painting of a small lantern lit viewing spot, upon a platform lined with wooden posts on the calm sea. Date: circa 1914
Underwood AdvertisementAn illustrated advertisement for the Underwood Typewriter Company Ltd, featuring a professional woman using the product, quoted, The machine you will eventually buy. Date: circa 1914
Men Were Deceivers EverA painting of a woman in a bright red dress, performing a curtsy to a baby, who is sat on the grass, in the centre of four tall trees
Newman's AdvertisementAn illustrated advertisement for Newman's, London based artist suppliers. The image shows a richly coloured paint palette over a jet black background. Date: circa 1914
Green BirdA portrait painting of a lady, wearing a blue, baggy patterned dress, while holding a shiny ceramic figure of a green bird
Bristol VaseA large porcelain vase made by the Bristol factory, in the possession of Messrs. Stoner & Evans, 3, King Street, St. James Square
Bookstalls, ParisThis painting shows a row of outdoor book stalls, lining an old pedestrian bridge with side steps in Paris, France. Date: circa 1914
Heal's Shop AdvertisementAn illustrated advertisement for Heal's Shop in London, promoting hand printed linens, chintzes and cretonnes. The image shows a lady, admiring her patterned curtains
FowlsAn oil painting showing a simple pair of chickens, one brown, one white, darting their vision to the left, inside an enclosed pen. Date: circa 1913
The Duchess of NorfolkA portrait painting of The Duchess of Norfolk, most likely Gwendolen Mary Fitzalan-Howard, 1877-1945, the eldest child of Marmaduke Constable-Maxwell
A FantasyA theatrical artwork showing performers wearing Elizabethan costumes upon a black and white tiled floor, a younger boy receives praise in the form of thrown flowers. Date: circa 1914
ParisA drawing of a coach in Paris, with a large mass of people standing nearby. Date: circa 1914
The Wine CarrierAn oil painting of a dwarf, named Grigorio, a wine skin maker who is carrying some large animal carcasses over his shoulder, with a wine container in the other hand. Date: circa 1908
Pont Des Arts, ParisAn impasto painting of the Pont des Arts, a pedestrian bridge of Paris, which spans the river Seine. The bridge was constructed circa 1804, designed by architects and engineers
Alte BruckeThis artwork shows a view of an old bridge spanning a river in Germany, more precise location is unknown. The background is filled by a cluster of buildings
ParisA drawing of Parisian people walking a pavement and entrance way to the Pantheon, a monument in Paris, France. The edifice was built between 1758-1790, designed by architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot
Thos Parsons and Sons AdvertisementAn advertisement illustration for Thos. Parsons & Sons, varnish and colour manufacturers based in London. The image shows a Georgian corner of their showrooms. Date: circa 1914
Jo JumpingA painting of a white racehorse and rider, jumping over a small stream, about to land. Date: circa 1914
De Reszke AdvertisementAn illustrated advertisement for De Reszke, The aristocracy of cigarettes. The image shows a couple, embraced, wearing black tie event clothes, each with a cigarette in their mouths
John E. Bumpus AdvertisementAn advertisement photograph of the interior of John E. Bumpus Ltd, booksellers of Oxford Street, London. The photo was accompanied with a promotion for the library of Sir Richard Wallace
Tenterden HallA photograph of Tenterden Hall, a school establishment in Hendon, Middlesex, aimed at preparing boys between the age of 7 and 14 for public schooling and the Royal Navy
Oetzmann AdvertisementAn advertisement for Oetzmann & Co. Ltd, London based furniture makers. Images show various objects including Jacobean bookcase and tables, an Attwood bedroom suite, a Laindon bedroom suite
General Jean MeiserA sculpture of General Jean Meiser of the Belgian Army, Commander of the Legion of Honour. Labelled as a heroic defender of Dixmude who stopped the German army on their way to the channel ports in
Engineering magazine, bound copy of the AquitaniaHardbound souvenir reprint from Engineering magazine of the Aquitania, Cunard Liner. Date: 1914
HMS GibraltarRoyal Navy - HMS Gibraltar, an Edgar-class, 1st class protected cruiser, bdfore being fitted with a forecastle to improve sea-worthiness
The Punshon Memorial Church Choir Charabanc rideA fine Charabanc tour party (the Punshon Memorial Church Choir en route to Stourton) about to depart from Bournemouth. The Red Heads revue by William Le Baron at the Hippodrome, Boscombe, July 1914
Cunard Line, RMS Aquitania - brass pressure gaugeCunard Line, RMS Aquitania - circular brass pressure gauge on a contemporary oak backing with plaque bearing the words Cunarder Aquitania 1914-1950'. Date: 1914-1950
Cunard Line, RMS Aquitania - brass bell on standCunard Line, RMS Aquitania - brass bell on contemporary treen stand, impressed RMS Aquitania May 1914 Feb 1950. 14 inches on stand. Date: 1914-1950
White Star Line, RMS Olympic - Proposed Sailings list for 1914 over eight pages. 8 x 9 inches. Date: 1914
Charles Lightoller archive, three notebooksCharles Lightoller archive collection of three handwritten note and code books used during WW1, and WW2. The first two are handwritten books of code and marine information
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, sailings listWhite Star Line, RMS Olympic, proposed White Star Line sailings list for 1914, eight pages. 8 x 9 inches. Date: 1914
Cunard Line, Winter Cruises, brochure cover designCunard Line 1913-1914 Winter Cruises Through to Egypt -Saloon Rates and Plans, soft cover brochure offering information of Cunard Liners with plans and rates
White Star Line, RMS Britannic - brochure coverWhite Star Line, RMS Britannic - cover design, promotional launch brochure dated 26 February 1914. Date: 1914
White Star Line, RMS Olympic - News Bulletin and stationeryWhite Star Line, RMS Olympic - News Bulletin dated 19 September 1914, and unused on board stationery. Date: 1914
White Star Line, RMS Olympic - passenger listWhite Star Line, RMS Olympic - First Class passenger list dated 30 May 1914. The list mentions the Nomadic and also carries a full page advertisement for the forthcoming Britannic. Date: 1914
RMS Britannic - two postcardsRMS Britannic - postcards of HMHS Britannic (hospital ship) with notations of the sender's cabin location (top), and the builders models for Britannic II of 1874 and Britannic III of 1914 (bottom)
German soldier on horseback, November 1914, WW1 Date: 1914
HMS Aboukir, British Cressy class armoured cruiser, launched 1900, sunk by German U boat in September 1914