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Miss Margaret Whigham and Lord SelbyMargaret Whigham (1912 - 1993), British society figure, debutante of the year in 1930. Later Mrs Charles Sweeny, after marrying the American golfer, and then Duchess of Argyll
Bystander masthead - society horse racing - Royal AscotMasthead design for the front cover of The Bystander showing a lively scene at Royal Ascot. Date: 1931
Beach and yachting suits from Galeries LafayetteBeach and nautical outfits at the height of their popularity. On the left, a beach suit of silk printed to suggest cretonne, worn with a jumper (sleeveless top) of white stockinette
Evening pyjama suit by WorthAn extremely glamorous pyjama du soir in black crepe with full, deceptive skirt front, and short wide-sleeved coat with black fox collar by Worth. Date: 1931
Bystander masthead by Gordon Conway, 20 May 1931Masthead design for The Bystander magazine front cover by artist and designer Gordon Conway featuring an elegant couple fishing by a river while spring lambs gamble joyfully among the flowers behind
Miss Margaret Whigham with her harpMargaret Whigham (1912 - 1993), British society figure, debutante of the year in 1930. Later Mrs Charles Sweeny, after marrying the American golfer, and then Duchess of Argyll
Angela Baddeley and children by Madame YevondeAngela Baddeley (1904 - 1976), English stage and television actress, " in private life Mrs Glen Byam Shaw" pictured with her children Jane and George by Madame Yevonde. Date: 1931
Sir William Orpen with painting of Anna PavlovaSir William Orpen R.A. (1878 - 1931), pictured with his painting of Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1931. Date: 1931
Advert for Luvisca pyjamas by Lawson Wood 1931Delightful advertisement by Lawson Wood for Luvisca pyjamas, showing a Scottish father playing the bagpipes in order to rock a concerned looking baby to sleep. Date: 1931
Anna Neagle, pictured in The Bystander at the time she was starring in the London Hippodrome in Stand Up and Sing, the first principal role she had in the West End. Date: 1931
Advertisement for Southern Railway - South for SunbathingAdvertisement for Southern Railway - For Perfect Holidays - The Riviera! South for Sunbathing. Date: 1931
Lady Weymouth by Madame YevondeViscountess Weymouth by Madame Yevonde. She was formerly the Hon. Daphne Winifred Louise Vivian (1904-1997), and married Viscount Weymouth in 1927. Date: 1931
Aquascutum advertisement with Owen Nares & Isabel JeansAdvertisement for Aquascutum Limited depicting Owen Nares, starring in Counsels Opinion at the Strand Theatre wearing an Aquascutum coat which eventually ends up on his co-star Isabel Jeans
Serge Lifar at the Venice LidoSerge Lifar of the Russian Ballet, burnished by the sun, adopts a balletic pose on the beach at the Venice Lido at the feet of beauty, as represented by Madame Simon Rolo
Marion Davies by AutoriCaricature of Marion Davies (1897 - 1961), actress, producer, screenwriter, philanthropist and lover of William Randolph Hearst
Lady Castlerosse in CannesLady Castlerosse, formerly Miss Doris Delavigne, pictured with Mr John McMullen cruising off Cannes. Date: 1931
Doris and Anna Zinkeisen at the theatreDoris (left) and Anna Zinkeisen, artist sisters and designers, pictures at the opening night of " Waltzes in Vienna" at Alhambra Theatre in August 1931. Date: 1931
Traffic lights with bells on top, Oxford Street, London. The bells were introduced in London in 1931. 1931
Diana and Nancy Mitford at the Midnight BalletNancy Mitford and her sister Diana (Mrs Bryan Guinness) at The Midnight Ballet Party which took place the Carlton Theatre in aid of Queen Charlottes Hospital
Light and Variable 1931Humorous illustration showing a young woman perched on top of a weather vane, her short skirt revealing a lace garter from her breezy vantage point. Date: 1931
Front cover, Fortune magazine, June 1931 -- a bull with a ring through its nose. Date: 1931
Advert, Fisher Body Craftsmans Guild and Corporation, model making for boys, including a miniature model Napoleonic coach, with university scholarships available via a competition
Advert, Empire State Building, New York City, USAAdvert, Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue and 34th Street, New York City, USA -- acres of sunlit office space available. Date: 1931
Advert, Ethyl Gasoline motor fuel, compared to the power of a sailfish. Produced by the Ethyl Gasoline Corporation, New York City, USA. Date: 1931
Advert, Sterling Engine Company, Modern Fishing BoatAdvert, Sterling Engine Company, Buffalo, New York State, USA - Modern Fishing Boat with Sterling Dolphin 6 cylinder 300 hp engines. Date: 1931
Advert, Canadian Pacific, Empress of Britain sailings and cruises, from Southampton, Cherbourg and Quebec, and a round the world cruise from New York. Date: 1931
Advert, Firestone car tyresAdvert, Firestone high speed heavy duty car tyres - Most Miles Per Dollar. Manufactured by the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. Date: 1931
Advert, Reo-Royale Convertible Coupe car, a distinguished sport vehicle. Date: 1931
Advert, Chrysler Eight De Luxe car, available in five different body styles: Coupe, Roadster, Sedan, Convertible Coupe, and Phaeton. For those who enjoy luxurious travel. Date: 1931
DominoesA still life of dominoes. Date: 1931
Swiss travel posterBiel Schweiz. Poster promoting the region of Biel, Switzerland as a desirable holiday venue. This poster appeared in a 1931 graphic design publication. Date: 1931
Art Deco interiorArtwork in Art Deco style promoting modern interiors. It appeared in a 1931 graphic degign publication. Date: 1931
Folkeskolens idraetsstaevne or Folk Sschools Sporting Prowess. Danish poster to advertise the national primary schools sporting competition. This poster appeared in a 1931 graphic degign publication
Theatrophone posterPoster using Moulin Rouge imagery to promote a popular telephonic system of the late 19th century. This poster appeared in a 1931 graphic degign publication. Artist: Jules Cheret Date: 1896
Valentine posterPoster advertising quick-drying house paint. This poster appeared in a 1931 graphic degign publication. Date: 1931
The HomeCover for The Home, Australias finest journal. House & Garden number. This poster appeared in a 1931 graphic degign publication. Date: 1931
Summer Home FurnishingsPoster advertising Summer Home Furnishings. This poster appeared in a 1931 graphic degign publication. Date: 1931
Porto PittersPoster for European wine producing company. Artist: Leonetto Cappiello Date: 1931
PhilipsA Swiss poster for the firm Philips which was once one of the largest lighting conglomerates in the world. Date: 1931
Ideal home ExhibitionMagazine advertisement for the Ideal Home Exhibition at Olympia in 1931. Date: 1931
Advert for B. T. H. electric refrigerator 1931With three years guarantee and lifetime of trouble-proof refrigeration the B.T.H. electric refrigerator. Date: 1931
Pangborns monoplane at Wenatchee, Washington State, USAClyde Pangborns Bellanca Skyrocket monoplane, which he belly-landed at Wenatchee, Washington State, on 5 October 1931, to complete the first non-stop aeroplane flight between Japan and the USA
Welsh coracle fishermen, Kilgerran, PembrokeshireWelsh coracle fishermen at Kilgerran, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. 1931
Aerial view of Cardiff, showing less smoke pollutionAerial view of Cardiff, claiming to show less smoke pollution, due to the use of Welsh coals rather than inferior types. 1931
Aerial view of a city with heavy smoke pollutionAerial view of an unnamed industrial city showing heavy smoke pollution, claimed to be caused by inferior coals (ie not Welsh). 1931
1930s childs birthday cardThe cover of a small birthday card for a child with poem and floral design, given to a young Marion Rutter 1931. Date: 1930s
Three women in fancy dress, including Ann Todd (left), English actress, December 1931. 1931
Graf Zeppelin over St Pauls Cathedral, LondonGraf Zeppelin airship flying over St Pauls Cathedral, London. 1931
