1937 Collection (#40)

A front cover showing a bust of King George VI
A photograph of a bronze sculpture by Felix Weiss of King George VI positioned in front of the Union Flag. Date: 19th May 1937

PARIS EXPO 1937 - 3
Exposition Internationale - The pavilion of the United States of America. Date: 1937

PARIS EXPO 1937 - 5
Exposition Internationale - The exhibit 0f the Soviet Union. Date: 1937

Silver fox cape coat and hat 1937
The cape-coat is made of silver fox fur and also the five pompom head-dress. 1937

Advert for Debenham & Freebody lingerie and nightdress 1937
Advert for Debenham & Freebody lingerie - Cami-knickers in dainty lace, cross over shape trimmed with narrow edging of satin. In peach, sky, ivory and black

Salmson Saloon
British Salmsons 14-horse- power saloon, hand-made yet priced under four hundred pounds. Date: 1937

At home with the Bristlewoods - Coronation effort. 1937
Mr Bristlewoods is putting up bunting outside his home, for the celebration of the Coronation of King George VI, while his wife peers through the window in horror. 1937

Presbyterian Bell
The fine bell in the churcyard of St. Wynwallow Church at Landewednack, Cornwall, England. It is one of the oldest pre Reformation bells, in use until 1937. Date: Medieval

Jack Sparrow looking for moths in the ivy on the back garden wall. Date: 1937

Koko the Pekinese dog with Jack Sparrow -- unfortunately Kokos bowl is empty. Date: 1937

Empire Day and Coronation thanksgiving service at St Paul s
The royal carriage returning unceremoniously from St Pauls Cathedral following the Empire Day and Coronation thanksgiving service, as attending by King George VI

Child plays with straw, mother comes running
The child loses interest in chasing Jack Sparrow, and sits down to play with some straw instead. Her mother comes running, to take her back home. Date: 1937

Two sparrows collecting grass seeds
Two sparrows, Jack and Jennie, collecting grass seeds to feed their five chicks. Date: 1937

Mrs Bobbity shaking out her tablecloth at the back door. A crust of bread flies out. Date: 1937

Jack and Jennie Sparrow on the roof above their nest, discussing the problem of the cat preventing them from getting to the crust. Date: 1937

Jack Sparrow sitting on the garden wall, ready to hop down for crumbs. Date: 1937

People coming out to see what is happening
Mrs Bobbity and her neighbours coming out to see what is happening -- the van driver gets hold of Dobbin. Date: 1937

Jack Sparrow asks the tame raven for help
Jack Sparrow asks the tame raven (who is an excellent mimic) for help -- if he can make a sound like milk being poured into a saucer, he might be able to get the cat to move away from the crust

Jack Sparrow asking the horse for a few grains of corn. Unfortunately he is too late -- there is nothing left in the bag. Date: 1937

Jack Sparrow sitting on the ivy growing on the garden wall. He looks down to find that the crust is no longer there. Date: 1937

Jack Sparrow, Jennie and the chicks are reunited, in the knowledge that there will be more crumbs later. Date: 1937

Koko squeezes under the gate on his way to find the cat. Jack Sparrow perches on top. Date: 1937

PARIS EXPO 1937 - 8
Exposition Internationale - Pavilion of the Marine Marchande (Merchant Navy) Date: 1937

Advert for Mappin & Webb compact dressing case 1937
Advertisement for Mappin & Webb compact dressing cases: Including Ladys Morocco leather dressing case, containing a lift out tray

Advert for Craven Cigarettes
Craven A cigarettes - quality never varies they re always smooth and fresh! Date: 1937

H. R. H the Duke of Windsor and Mrs Wallis Warfield may 1937
Official statement as to the date of the marriage of H.R.H the Duke of Windsor (former King Edward VIII) following his abdication in December 1936, to Mrs Wallis Warfield for the 3rd June 1937

Aston Martin Speed
The Aston Martin 2-litre Speed model - a fun car at L700+. Date: 1937

Hudson Eight Saloon De Luxe, aimed at the family who are ready to spend a few hundred pounds more. Date: 1937

Alice Marble U. S. A champion 1937
Alice Marble (1913 - 1990) World No. 1 American tennis player, who won 18 Grand Slam championships between (1936 1940). Date: 1937

Most British cars are Fitted with Dunlop 90 tyres
Advert for Dunlop tyres The Worlds master tyres. Standard equipment no other tyres are backed by such forceful recommendation. 1937

Canadian Chevrolet Master-de- luxe sports sedan. though it doesn t look particularly sporty to me. Date: 1937

Morris Saloon
The Morris Fourteen-Six (series II) saloon, a popular family model. Date: 1937

PARIS EXPO 1937 - 1
Exposition Internationale - General view from the fountains of the Trocadero across the Seine to the Tour Eiffel. Date: 1937

Advert for Kestos lingerie
The sign of good breeding... Advertisement for the Kestos backless brassiere. Date: 1937

Mireille Balin 1937
Mireille Balin, French actress. Playing Gaby in Pepe Le Moko. One of the most glamorous and best loved actresses of pre-war French cinema. 1937

Advert for Aristoc stockings 1937
" Whenever I see hands in a stocking I think, Ah, Aristoc! " A pure silk stocking of beauty, strength and quality. 1937

Lincoln Zephyr
A four-door saloon for the well-heeled family. Date: 1937

Daimler Light
The Daimler Light Straight Eight will set you back all of L1200, but for your money you get the fastest Daimler yet produced, with aristocratic looks and comfort as well. Date: 1937

Princess Elizabeth on a Coronation Year calendar
The future Queen Elizabeth II (b 1926) wearing a frilly pink dress and flowers in her hair on the back cover of a Coronation Year calendar. Date: 1937

Packard Tourer
Packard Touring Coupe Date: 1937

Dorothy Dickson (1893 1995) American-born, London-based theater actress and singer, playing Penny in Careless Rapture at Drury Lane Theatre, London. 1937

Siddeley Special
An expensive (L1300) but handsome, powerful and luxurious touring limousine. Date: 1937

Railton Fairmile
An English car with some American parts, and with a price approaching seven hundred pounds - evidently for the choosy motorist. Date: 1937

PARIS EXPO 1937 - 9
Exposition Internationale - Le palais de l air - the Palace of the Air Date: 1937

Renault Saloon
The Renault 12-1 hp touring saloon is a no-frills family saloon. Date: 1937

Advert fo Revelation suitcases 1937
Advertisement for Revelation leather suitcases with chromium-plated locks and fittings. 1937

PARIS EXPO 1937 - 6
Exposition Internationale - Le Musee d Art Moderne. Date: 1937

Sunbeam Sedanca
The stylish and costly (close on L1500) Sunbeam Twenty Sedanca De Ville is a brave bid for the up-market buyer. Date: 1937

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