Bennett Collection (page 6)

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Tempus Fugit
Tempus Fugit. The shadow of an hourglass cast on the wall - time is indeed fleeting. Illustration from a series of shadow portraits of fictional characters by Charles H Bennett entitled Shadow

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Toady
Toady (The Right Hon. Lickfoot Snayle MP) Kneeling on the ground and casting the shadow of a toad. Illustration from a series of shadow portraits of fictional characters by Charles H Bennett entitled

Origin Species, CH Bennett, grieving man - crocodile
A crocodiles tears. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a crying, grieving man from a crocodile. Fresh from the funeral of a friend this mans tears conceal an ulterior

Origin Species, CH Bennett, Wit - owl
An owl to wit. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a wit, from a candle, via a porcupine and owl

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Feline
Feline. Casting the shadow of a sitting cat. Illustration from a series of shadow portraits of fictional characters by Charles H Bennett entitled Shadow and Substance, 1860

Origin Species, CH Bennett, Quiet man - lamb
As quiet as a lamb. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a quiet young man, from a lamb. Dressed in a long tailed coat

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Puppy
Puppy. Illustration from a series of shadow portraits of fictional characters by Charles H Bennett entitled Shadow and Substance, 1860

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, A Lion
A Lion. (Claude Mayne Tawney Esq.) Seated and casting the perfect shadow of lion, complete with tail. Illustration from a series of shadow portraits of fictional characters by Charles H Bennett

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Mr Guy Fox
Mr Guy Fox - Lantern House, Underhand. Seated, holding a book and with a quill behind his ear - but a more famous figure is cast upon his wall...could that be Guy Fawkes with lantern

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Foxy
Foxy (Hickory P. Nutt Esq. of Connecticut, U.S.) Illustration from a series of shadow portraits of fictional characters by Charles H Bennett entitled Shadow and Substance, 1860

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, A Native
A Native of these islands. This scruffy, dirty looking but contented old character is apparently a stranger to soap and water, which is ironic as he casts the perfect shadow of a wash basin and jug

Origin Species, CH Bennett, Fool - donkey
What makes your ears so long ?. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a fool, from a dead goose, via a donkey

Origin Species, CH Bennett, man on holiday - cock
Cock-a-doodle-do. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of man on holiday from a cock. His nose is a beak, his beard once a cox comb

Origin Species, CH Bennett, Beer drinker - fish
As thirsty as a fish. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a fish to a beer drinker. With his fin in his pocket, a few old rags

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Green Turtle
Green Turtle - Swallow Hall, Tortoise Park. Aptly named, this large, well fed man stands holding his collar and casting the shadow of a Turtle or Tortoise

Origin Species, CH Bennett, Money saver - tortoise
Slow and sure. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of money saver from a tortoise. A stout old gentleman, patient, industrious, conscious of the true value of money

Origin Species, CH Bennett, Sly man - Fox
Beware of the fox. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a sly looking man from a fox. The back of his chair becoming a furry tail, the seat and legs a goose

Origin Species, CH Bennett, Office man - weasel
Catch him asleep. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of an old pen pusher, from a weasel. Sat at his office desk for a generation

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Foolish Tommy Pigeon
Foolish Tommy Pigeon. Illustration from a series of shadow portraits of fictional characters by Charles H Bennett entitled Shadow and Substance, 1860

Bloody Sunday victims 1920
Some of the victims, British army and ex-army officers, assassinated on the morning of Sunday 21 November by members of the Irish Republican Army in Dublin

James Gordon Bennett at an international balloon race, Forest park, St Louis. He came in fourth place

Funeral 1914
Funeral of Driver Bennett RFA who was killed during the German air raid on Scarborough, England, during World War I, December 1914

Arnold Bennett in France, 1915
Photograph showing Arnold Bennett (1867-1931), the English novelist, near the Front Line in France during the First World War, 1915

H. M. Stanleys meeting with Forest Pygmies, Central Africa
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), the Anglo-America explorer and journalist, meeting with some forest pygmies, during one of his expeditions to Central Africa

A Member of H. M. Stanleys expedition threatening a baggage
Engraving showing a member of Sir Henry Morton Stanleys expedition to find Dr. David Livingstone threatening a baggage porter, Central Africa, 1871

H. M. Stanleys Expedition crossing the Makata Swamp, Central
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanleys expedition crossing the Makata swamp in Central Africa, 1871. In October 1869

Sheffield United Football Team, 1902
Photograph showing the Sheffield United Football team of the 1901-1902 season. That year they beat Southampton to win the F.A. Cup. The players photographed were: Standing, left to right: B

Sir Henry Morton Stanley and Dr. David Livingstone Reading N
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (on left, seated) and David Livingstone (1813-1873) (on right, seated) reading newspapers at Ujiji, Tanganyika, 1871

James Gordon Bennett (1841-1918)
Engraving of James Gordon Bennett, the American journalist, who was the son and successor of James Gordon Bennett (1795-1872)

Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)
Engraving of Sir Henry Morton Stanley, the British-US explorer and journalist, pictured in 1878. In October 1869, Stanley was sent by James Gordon Bennett (the owner of the New York Herald)

The Meeting of Stanley and Livingstone in Tanganyika, 1871
Engraving showing the meeting between Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) (on left, raising hat) and David Livingstone (1813-1873) (on right, raising hat) at Ujiji, Tanganyika, 10th November 1871

Origin Species, CH Bennett, title page
Like a bull at a gate. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of man from pig via bull. Title page

Cotswold Shepherd
A picture of Sam Bennett(1866- 1951)a Cotswold shepherd. A fruit farmer, Morris dancer and fiddler

Sharpening a Scythe
Sam Bennett of Ilmington, Warwickshire, England, aged 74, who has used a scythe for 52 years and can still mow one and a quarter acres a day!

Gordon Bennett (Younger)
JAMES GORDON BENNETT (the younger) American newspaper proprietor, notable for backing explorers and sporting ventures including motoring, sailing and ballooning

Arnold Bennett / Anon
ENOCH ARNOLD BENNETT English novelist, dramatist and critic

Arnold Bennett, English novelist
(Enoch) Arnold Bennett (1867-1931), English novelist

Othello and Iago
Act III, Scene III Gustavus Vaughn Brooke as Othello & James Bennett as Iago

The Cover of The Graphic, H. M. Stanley Issue, 1890
Engraving showing Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), the British-US explorer and journalist, in typical exploration attire and pose

James Gordon Bennett
JAMES GORDON BENNETT (younger) in 1872 American newspaperman, known for patronage of motor racing

Gordon Bennett 1904
GORDON-BENNETT CUP Thery wins the French eliminating contest

Glamorous Smoker 1942
American film star Joan Bennett smokes a cigarette from a holder as she poses seductively for a promotional photo for her latest picture. Note the star hair slides!

Ring O roses (Bennett)
Four children dance in a circle until the time comes when they must all fall down

Sisters / M Bennett
Having climbed upon a chair and removed a picture from the wall, these two sisters admire the portrait of their mother when she was young

Showgirl, Bennett 1928
Mademoiselle Bennett. Showgirl of the Casino de Paris

Arnold Bennett / Photo 31
ENOCH ARNOLD BENNETT English novelist, dramatist and critic writing at his desk

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