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American Collection (#87)

Background imageAmerican Collection: Times Square, New York, USA, during a heatwave

Times Square, New York, USA, during a heatwave in July 1938. 1938

Background imageAmerican Collection: Capitol Building, Washington, USA, in the snow

Capitol Building, Washington, USA, in the snow
Aerial view of the Capitol Building in Washington, USA, following the worst blizzard in decades, 1 February 1935. 1935

Background imageAmerican Collection: Contract bridge craze - Ely Cuthbertson, USA

Contract bridge craze - Ely Cuthbertson, USA
Contract bridge swept America in 1929 and 1930 - seen here is an expert player, Ely Cuthbertson, taking part in a tournament in New York. 1932

Background imageAmerican Collection: New Buildings, Market Street, San Francisco, USA

New Buildings, Market Street, San Francisco, USA
New Buildings in Market Street, San Francisco, California, USA. 1931

Background imageAmerican Collection: Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, USA

Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, USA, which opened in October 1931. 1931

Background imageAmerican Collection: Charles Gates Dawes, American banker and politician

Charles Gates Dawes, American banker and politician
Charles Gates Dawes, American banker, general, diplomat, Republican politician and 30th Vice President of the United States, 1925-1929. circa 1927

Background imageAmerican Collection: US Navy submarine Nautilus leaving Philadelphia

US Navy submarine Nautilus leaving Philadelphia for New York, 27 March 1931. 1931

Background imageAmerican Collection: International Squadron film (Flight Patrol American)

International Squadron film (Flight Patrol American)
Still from the war film, International Squadron (Flight Patrol American), starring Ronald Reagan, Olympe Bradna and James Stephenson. 1941

Background imageAmerican Collection: Peace celebrations, US Troops, Westminster Bridge Road

Peace celebrations, US Troops, Westminster Bridge Road
Peace celebrations at the end of the First World War - US Troops marching along Westminster Bridge Road, London, July 1919. 1919

Background imageAmerican Collection: Edward, Prince of Wales, at Anglo-American polo match

Edward, Prince of Wales, at Anglo-American polo match
Edward, Prince of Wales, at an Anglo-American Polo match at Meadowbrook Club, New York, USA. 1924

Background imageAmerican Collection: Golden Gate International Exhibition, San Francisco, 1939

Golden Gate International Exhibition, San Francisco, 1939
The Golden Gate International Exhibition in San Francisco, USA - Tower of the Sun and Towers of the East reflected in the Treasure Garden Pool. 1939

Background imageAmerican Collection: Coney Island USA, snow storm, 1 January 1932

Coney Island USA, snow storm, 1 January 1932
Coney Island USA, snow storm on 1 January 1932. 1932

Background imageAmerican Collection: Sir Henry Segrave, land speed record

Sir Henry Segrave, land speed record, March 1927, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA. 1927

Background imageAmerican Collection: Sir Henry Segrave, land speed record attempt

Sir Henry Segrave, land speed record attempt
Sir Henry Segrave making a land speed record attempt on Daytona Beach, Florida, USA. 1926

Background imageAmerican Collection: Music cover, Frank Sinatra, Try a Little Tenderness

Music cover, Frank Sinatra, Try a Little Tenderness, by Harry Woods, Jimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly. 1932

Background imageAmerican Collection: Village of Colotlan, Mexico

Village of Colotlan, Mexico
View of the village of Colotlan, Mexico. 1827

Background imageAmerican Collection: Aerial view, City and County of New York, USA

Aerial view, City and County of New York, USA
Aerial view of the City and County of New York, USA. circa 1840

Background imageAmerican Collection: Poster, Pacific Northern Airlines

Poster, Pacific Northern Airlines, The Alaska Flag Line, with a map showing routes. 1958

Background imageAmerican Collection: Boy with an empty dish on a Thanksgiving postcard

Boy with an empty dish on a Thanksgiving postcard. Date: 1909

Background imageAmerican Collection: Boy serving a fruit pie on a Thanksgiving postcard

Boy serving a fruit pie on a Thanksgiving postcard. Date: 1909

Background imageAmerican Collection: Boy serving a roast turkey on a Thanksgiving postcard

Boy serving a roast turkey on a Thanksgiving postcard. Date: 1909

Background imageAmerican Collection: Three turkeys on a Thanksgiving postcard

Three turkeys on a Thanksgiving postcard
Three turkeys with a carriage on a Thanksgiving postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAmerican Collection: Boy riding a turkey on a Thanksgiving postcard

Boy riding a turkey on a Thanksgiving postcard
Boy riding on the back of a large turkey on a Thanksgiving postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAmerican Collection: American football at the Crystal Palace, 1910

American football at the Crystal Palace, 1910
American football at the Crystal Palace. Football in its most dangerous form: an American footballer armoured for the game

Background imageAmerican Collection: The Wild West Show at West Brompton

The Wild West Show at West Brompton
Buffalo Bills Wild West Show at Brompton. The company forming a line. Date: 1887

Background imageAmerican Collection: Santa Claus in his sleigh on a Christmas postcard

Santa Claus in his sleigh on a Christmas postcard
Santa Claus riding in his sleigh pulled by reindeer on an American Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageAmerican Collection: Hemmings unicycle 1869

Hemmings unicycle 1869
Richard Hemmings monowheel patented in 1869. Consists of a person sitting inside, turning a hand-powered smaller wheel which is pressing against the outer wheel. Date: 1869

Background imageAmerican Collection: First Cunard steamship Britannia in the ice, Boston, USA

First Cunard steamship Britannia in the ice, Boston, USA
The First Cunard steamship Britannia in the ice at Boston, USA. 1844

Background imageAmerican Collection: Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough

Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough (1877-1964). circa 1890s

Background imageAmerican Collection: A Hut in the Forest, Cape Horn, Southern Chile

A Hut in the Forest, Cape Horn, Southern Chile. 1887

Background imageAmerican Collection: Jean Philip Sousa

Jean Philip Sousa. 1854-1932. American composer and conductor, especially military and patriotic marches. Illustration from Womans Home Companion August 1923. Artist anon. Date: 1923

Background imageAmerican Collection: Advert, Cunard Line, Royal Mail steamers

Advert, Cunard Line, Royal Mail steamers
Advert, Cunard Line, the British and North American Royal Mail steamers, with a list of destinations, prices, and other useful information. 1880

Background imageAmerican Collection: The Lincoln Statue, Lincoln Park, Chicago, USA

The Lincoln Statue, Lincoln Park, Chicago, USA
The Lincoln Statue, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA. 1910

Background imageAmerican Collection: Loaded freight train in the Illinois tunnel system, Chicago

Loaded freight train in the Illinois tunnel system, Chicago, Illinois, USA. 1907

Background imageAmerican Collection: New Chicago Post Office and United States Federal Building

New Chicago Post Office and United States Federal Building
The New Chicago Post Office and United States Federal Building, Chicago, Illinois, USA. 1910

Background imageAmerican Collection: Opening of Chicago Subway for Freight Traffic, 7 July 1905

Opening of Chicago Subway for Freight Traffic, 7 July 1905. 1905

Background imageAmerican Collection: Football game, Chicago University v Carlisle Indians

Football game, Chicago University v Carlisle Indians, Chicago, Illinois, USA. 1907

Background imageAmerican Collection: One of Armours Elevators, Chicago, Illinois, USA

One of Armours Elevators, Chicago, Illinois, USA
One of Armours Elevators (designed for the grain trade), Chicago, Illinois, USA. circa 1907

Background imageAmerican Collection: Chicago and North Western Railway Passenger Station

Chicago and North Western Railway Passenger Station, Chicago, Illinois, USA. 1907

Background imageAmerican Collection: Jack-knife Bridge, South Water Street, Chicago, USA

Jack-knife Bridge, South Water Street, Chicago, USA
Jack-knife Bridge looking north from South Water Street at State Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA. circa 1907

Background imageAmerican Collection: The First Regiment Armory, Chicago, Illinois, USA

The First Regiment Armory, Chicago, Illinois, USA
The First Regiment Armory, Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, USA. circa 1907

Background imageAmerican Collection: Sheep Grazing in Washington Park Chicago, USA

Sheep Grazing in Washington Park Chicago, USA
Sheep Grazing in Washington Park, Chicago, USA. circa 1907

Background imageAmerican Collection: The Coliseum Convention Hall, Chicago, Illinois, USA

The Coliseum Convention Hall, Chicago, Illinois, USA. 1910

Background imageAmerican Collection: Chicago Athletic Association Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Chicago Athletic Association Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Chicago Athletic Association, 124-126 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, USA. To the left is the Fire Station. 1910

Background imageAmerican Collection: Lafayettes reception by George Washington

Lafayettes reception by George Washington
The Marquis de Lafayettes reception by George Washington in Philadelphia, USA. 1777

Background imageAmerican Collection: Under Niagara Falls on the Canadian American border

Under Niagara Falls on the Canadian American border. 1899

Background imageAmerican Collection: Cover of a Fulton Theatre programme

Cover of a Fulton Theatre programme
Theatre program for the play Conflict" by Warren F. Lawrence at the Fulton Theatre, New York. The cast included Spencer Tracy, Edward Arnold, George Meeker, Peggy Allenby, Lois Arnold

Background imageAmerican Collection: French poster, three patriotic dancers, WW1

French poster, three patriotic dancers, WW1
French poster, design by Bernard Becan, three dancers in patriotic costumes, British, American and French, advertising Nouvelles anticipations: ce que sera la grande paix (New anticipations)



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