Black Collection (page 100)

Early woman police sergeant, London
An early (possibly the first) woman police sergeant in London, wearing the Stanley Uniform, introduced in 1919. The tunic was single-breasted with six metal buttons down the front

Woman police officer helmet, Stanley uniform, London
Aerial view of an early Metropolitan Police female officers helmet, part of the Stanley Uniform introduced in 1919. The helmet was made of cork and hard felt, with a large badge on the front

Woman police officer in updated uniform, London
Woman police officer (Nickie Benn) posing in the updated uniform introduced in 1977, with a range of mix and match options, including an overcoat with optional shoulder cape as seen here

An Ascot frock from Ernest and Redfern, 1924
An Ascot frock from the salon of Ernest and Redfern of Albemarle Street, London. The fourreau is of black satin, the overdress being of black and white foulard marocain

A Lovely Ascot frock from Harrods, 1924
A black and white georgette frock, embroidered with silk and beads, worn with a osprey trimmed hat and silken sunshade decorated with sheared marabout (marabou), all from Harrods of Knightsbridge

Two women police officers escorting woman, London
Two women police officers, one of them a sergeant, escorting a woman into a London police station. The notice board on the left displays a few Reward posters. Date: circa 1950s

Illustrated London News cover - the Diamond Diggers
Front cover of The Illustrated London News showing two diamond diggers in South Africa, in the valley of the Vaal river, Orange Free State

Woman police officer standing by a car, London
Woman police officer standing by a large black car in a London street, writing something in a notebook. Has the driver committed a driving offence, or is she helping him with directions

Woman police officer standing by car, Hammersmith, London
Woman police officer standing by a large black car just off Hammersmith Bridge, West London, writing something in a notebook. Date: circa 1950s

Two women police officers, London
Two women police officers (Jessica Penfold or Leach and Barbara Melham or Bissell) leaving a building in London to go on duty. Date: circa 1950s

Woman police officer at Festival of Britain, London
Woman police officer (Patricia Mulberry) on duty at the Festival of Britain, South Bank, London, standing outside the Sutton Gate entrance to the Royal Festival Hall. Date: 1951

Helping woman out of the back of a police van, London
Woman police officer and a man (possibly the driver) helping a middle-aged woman out of the back of a police van in a London street. Date: circa 1950s

Woman police officer on duty in Central London
Woman police officer (Sylvia Cloake) on duty in Central London, with the National Gallery and St Martin in the Fields in the background. Date: circa 1950s

Superintendent Stanley and three women police officers
Superintendent Sophia Stanley (served 1918-1922, seated), the first Superintendent of Women Police, and three women police officers (left to right: Elinor J Robertson, served 1919-1922)

Road worker with cement and wheelbarrow
Road worker in a residential street with spade, cement and wheelbarrow. Date: 1970s

Street of shops on a rainy day. Date: 1970s

Flowers and a box on a birthday card with a black background. Date: circa 1890s

Obituary notice form, Daily Express newspaper, London
Blank obituary notice form, Daily Express newspaper, Fleet Street, London EC4. Date: circa 1930s

Mourning card, King George V
Mourning card, In Loving Memory of His Majesty King George V who passed peacefully away January 20th 1936. R.I.P. Date: 1936

Arrangement of flowers around a cross on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Angel with trumpet on a Christmas card -- Behold I bring you Glad Tidings. Date: circa 1890s

Two frogs and beetle on a cutout greetings card
Two frogs and a beetle on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Three frogs playing banjos on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Book with song titles on a Christmas card
Book with a list of song titles and a bunch of flowers on a Christmas card. circa 1890s

Romantic greetings card in the form of a fan -- My heart for thine. Date: circa 1890s

Ornate fan and blue vase on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Fairy watching a butterfly on a greetings card
Fairy on a lily leaf, watching a butterfly on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Ornate fan and blue vase on a New Year card
Ornate fan with tassels and a blue vase on a New Year card. circa 1890s

Fan decorated with flowers on a New Year card
Fan decorated with pink and blue flowers on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Goblins with a turkey on a Christmas card
Goblins dragging a live turkey along with ropes on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Embroidered dog on a cushion with gold edging
Embroidered dog sitting on a cushion with an ornate gold edging, stuck onto card. Date: circa 1890s

Spray of flowers on a fabric Christmas card with a silky fringe. Date: circa 1890s

Martin Gerbert V Hornau
MARTIN GERBERT VON HORNAU German churchman and musician from the Congregation of St Blase in the Schwarzwald (Black Forest). Date: 1720 - 1793

Boy Eating a Banana
Hes fond of bananas ! Date: 1930s

Girls on Carnaby Street
Two girls enjoy shopping along Carnaby Street. One girl wears a white coat and checked cap, the other a black cape. Date: 1960s

Adam Black, Publisher
ADAM BLACK Publisher Date: 1784 - 1874

William Black, Writer
WILLIAM BLACK Prolific Scottish novelist, author of The strange adventures of a phaeton, Lady Silverdales Sweetheart, and much more. Date: 1841 - 1898

John Black, Economist
JOHN BLACK - Scottish journalist, editor of the Morning Chronicle, whose behaviour was not always as decorous as this portrait suggests. A keen duellist. Date: 1783 - 1855

Meuble De Salon 7
Two Meubles de salon (roughly, cupboards for living room) one in marquetterie in the Louis XV style, the other in black wood and copper in the Louis XVI style. Date: circa 1860

Meuble De Salon 6
Meuble de salon (roughly, cupboard for living room) in black wood and copper, in the Louis XIV style, with accompanying piece for keeping your knitting in. Date: circa 1860

Meuble De Salon 5
Meuble de salon (roughly, cupboard for living room) in black wood and copper, marble top, with accompanying etagere. Date: circa 1860

Meuble De Salon 2
Meuble de salon (roughly, cupboard for living room) in black wood and copper, in the Louis XVI style, with accompanying etagere. Date: circa 1860

Meuble De Salon 1
Meuble de salon (roughly, cupboard for living room) in black wood and copper, with accompanying flower (or whatever) stand. Date: circa 1860

French Bookcase
Bibliotheque a un seul corps (book case in a single piece) in black wood and copper, in the Louis XVI style. Date: circa 1860

Commode, Table De Nuit
Commode and Table de nuit (night table) in black wood and copper, in the Louis XVI style. Date: circa 1860

French Armoire a Glace
Armoire a glace (wardrobe with a mirror) in black wood and copper, in the Louis XVI style. Date: circa 1860

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