Appearance Gallery

Riviera holiday makers on the piste

Illustration by William Heath Robinson showing skiiers intrigued by the appearance of glamorous Howard. K. Elcock characters. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

07, 1925, 21, Appearance, Characters, Dec, Elcock, Glamorous, Heath, Historical, History, Holiday, Howard, Illustration, Iln, Import, Intrigued, Makers, Piste, Riviera, Robinson, Showing, Skiiers, Will I Am

Helena Rubinstein advert, The War Face, WW1

Advertisement for Helena Rubinstein beauty treatments, asking, Is your's a "war face"'? It It claims that 99 out of a 100 women were showing the strain of the war in their faces and that, even if your social or professional life does not demand it, your PATRIOTISM demands that you keep your face bright and attractive so that you radiate optimism. Thankfully, the renowned face specialist can help you regain your good looks! Date: 1916

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

Animals at a French Zoo - Giraffe

Animals at a French Zoo - Giraffe - Giraffe in Paddock. Part of Box 209 Boswell collection - Old and New French Zoo.The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its species name refers to its camel-like appearance and the patches of color on its fur. Its chief distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs, its horn-like ossicones, and its distinctive coat patterns. It stands 56 m (1620 ft) tall and has an average weight of 1, 600 kg (3, 500 lb) for males and 830 kg (1, 830 lb) for females. It is classified under the family Giraffidae, along with its closest extant relative, the okapi. The nine subspecies are distinguished by their coat patterns. Date: circa 1900

© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans