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Christmas card in the shape of a gift box -- to Elsie. Date: circa 1890s
National Fire Brigades Association certificate, confirming First Prize to Southend Fire Brigade in the Combined Motor Pump Competition held at Basingstoke, dated 8 September 1922
Poster, Rudge, Britains Best Bicycle, a product of Raleigh Industries Ltd, Nottingham. circa 1950
Stratford-upon-Avon, Mop Fair 1899Standing for Hire, Stratford-upon-Avon, said to be the largest fair in England, regarded by the agricultural class in the district as the chief holiday of the year
Cutout advertisement, Hovis BreadCutout advertisement - Hovis, the best bread for growing children. Date: early 20th century
Advertisement for Michelin tyres, depicting the Michelin man riding a bicycle. circa 1910s
GIRL / RED DRESS / CATS 1896A little girl enjoys her Nestles Swiss Milk, while three cats do their best to get a look-in. Date: 1896
During the Verbenas festival in Madrid, there is a competition for the best shawls & hair combs. The name of the winner becomes famous throughout Spain. Date: 1930s
The Russian general Dragomirov kisses the Imperial flag before leaving to do his best against the Japanese Date: October 1904
A countrywoman of Dieppe, going to mass in her best clothes Date: circa 1850
We Pray for You - Patriotic German Postcard - WW1 eraWe Pray for You - A touching patriotic German Postcard - WW1 era, send from a wife to her husband at the front. circa 1916
Best Wishes for your ConfirmationA card sending best wishes on the day of confirmation of German girl Edith Belger. circa 1910s
Female French Horse Cab Driver - Madame Decourcelle - ParisFemale French Horse Cab Driver - Madame Decourcelle and her best friend - Paris. Lady cab drivers were seen by paying customers as a far safer bet than their male counterparts
A Woman, her husband and her two sisters Date: circa 1901
WW2 greetings card, RAF pilotWW2 pop-up greetings card (inside), RAF pilot shaking hands with a colleague. Date: circa 1942
WW2 birthday card, dog and two catsWW2 pop-up birthday card (inside), a spotted dog and two black cats with binoculars as fire watchers and aircraft spotters, All Good Wishes and the Best of Luck! Date: circa 1942
Famous Golfers Caught In The Act. No. 18. Thomas Philip PerkWho recently won the Amateur Championship. He has the true golf swing, compact, powerful, rhythmic and spontaneous, and is undoubtedly the best young amateur golfer who has appeared since Wethered
Childrens Pantomime 1871The Childrens Pantomime Party at Covent Garden Theatre. Date: 1871
RICHARD HARRIS BARHAM Author, best known for his Ingoldsby Legends which include the Jackdaw of Reims, The Spectre of Tappington and other fanciful tales. Date: 1788 - 1845
GERMAN SHEPHERDS 1969CHAMPION FENTON OF KENTWOOD (left) (Crufts Best in Show 1965) & CHAMPION HENDRAWN NIBELUNG OF CHARAVIGNE (right) (Crufts Best in Show 1969). Date: 1969
Brooklyn Bridge NyWestward view of the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River from one of its towers : pedestrians walk in safety in the central section but miss the best views. Date: 1908
Mother - Daughter - 1913Mother and daughter in the garden in their best clothes. Date: 1913
NAILING WOMANS TONGUEThe best way to silence a suffragette or any woman who demands her rights! Date: 1913
FALL / CRUFTS WINNER / 1968CHAMPION FANHILL FAUN Breed: Dalmatian Dog standing side on Sire:Ch.Colons April Jest Owner breeder: Mrs E J Woodyatt Date: 1968
FALL / CRUFTS WINNER / 1948TRACEY WITCH OF WARE Breed: Cocker spaniel Owned by Miss D Weldon Bred by HS Lloyd Blue roan, born 15.09.28 Sire Falconers Padlock of Ware Date: 1948 - 1950
FALL / CRUFTS / BULL TERRIERCHAMPION ABRAXAS AUDACITY CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1972 Owned and bred by Miss V Drummond Dick Sired by Champion Romney River Pirate. Standing facing camera Date: 1971
FALL / CRUFTS WINNERS / 1938CHAMPION EXQUISITE MODEL OF WARE Breed: Cocker spaniel Owned by CCD Youings Bred by HS Lloyd Sired by Ch. Whoopee of Ware Date: 1938 - 1939
FALL / CRUFTS WINNER / 1932DUAL CHAMPION BRAMSHAW BOB Breed: Labrador Retriever Owned by Lorna, Countess Howe Bred by Mrs Sofer Whitburn Black, born 11.12.29 Sired by Ch. Ingleston Ben Date: 1932 - 1933
CRUFTS DOG SHOW WINNERCH.CHOONAM HUNG KWONG Breed: Chow Chow Sired by Champion Choonam To To Owned & Bred by Mrs VAM Mannooch Date: 1936
FALL CRUFTS ALSATIANCHAMPION FENTON OF KENTWOOD CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1965 Owned and bred by Mrs Godden. Date: 1971
Fall - Crufts - 1966 - PoodleCHAMPION OAKINGTON PUCKSHILL AMBER SUNBLUSH CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1966 Owned by Mrs Dobson Bred by Mrs CE Perry Sire: Puckshill Ambersuncrush Date: 1966
FALL / CRUFTS / DALMATIANCHAMPION FANHILL FAUN CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1968 Head study. Sire: Ch. Colonsay April Jest Breeder and Owner Mrs E J Woodyatt. Date: 1969
BOY IN BEST CLOTHES 1880Small boy in his best clothes, including a shiny top hat, carrying a book. Date: 1880s
Children Sing in ChurchThirteen children sing in a church pew : they dont seem to be a formal choir, but they are all in their best clothes, and most are singing heartily. Date: circa 1900
GIRL BRUSHES TEETHFew girls are at their best while brushing their teeth, but this young lady is doing very well... Date: circa 1910 ?
FALL / GSD / 1969CHAMPIONS FENTON OF KENTWOOD (1965 Crufts Best in Show) owned by Mrs Godden, & NIBELLING HENDRAWN OF CHARAVIGNE (1969 Crufts Best in Show) owned by Mr White. Date: 1969
WALTER PASSMORE / IOLANTHEWALTER PASSMORE Comic actor and singer, best known for his Gilbert & Sullivan roles, seen here in Iolanthe Date: 1867 - 1946
MADAME DELAIT BERNARDThis St Bernard can be proud that he is owned by Madame Delait, of Thaon-les-Vosges, who is described as the best- known bearded lady of France Date: 1907
Thomas Hughes (1822 - 1896), English lawyer, MP and writer, best known as the author of Tom Browns Schooldays (1857) Date: 1866
BEST SUNDAY CAPEA Belgian woman of Campine goes to church in her Sunday cape Date: 1950
GOLF / THE BEST GAMEThe Best Game Date: circa 1905
TIBERUSThe best-known of the Roman river-gods, for obvious reasons; depicted with Romulus, Remus and the she-wolf who raised them
DEGENERATE SONPORT: Father chides son for smoking cigar whilst drinking his best port!
FINEST LIAR IN WORLDThe Best Bee pulling a plough
VALENTINE AND BOUQUETThe best Valentines are those which come accompanied by a bouquet of flowers... Date: 1914
EUGENE FIELD American poet and journalist. Best known as a poet of childhood, eg. Dutch Lullaby and Little Boy Blue. Date: 1850 - 1895
Childrens Party - circa 1855Children dressed in their best clothes for a party Date: circa 1855
Father chides son for smoking while drinking portA father chides his son for smoking while drinking his best port! Date: 1867