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Background imageExpert Collection: Knitting Expert

Knitting Expert
A young man in an armchair gets himself in rather a tangle with his knitting!

Background imageExpert Collection: James Figg, Boxer

James Figg, Boxer
Generally regarded as the earliest of Prize Ring champions, Figg was also a expert in the use of swords, cudgels and quarterstaffs

Background imageExpert Collection: Advertisement, James Figg, sword fighting, boxing

Advertisement, James Figg, sword fighting, boxing
Advertisement for the services of the champion boxer James Figg - teaching gentlemen the use of the small backsword and quarterstaff, at home and abroad

Background imageExpert Collection: Dom Perignon, French monk known for wine-making

Dom Perignon, French monk known for wine-making
Dom Perignon (1638-1715), French Benedictine monk who is often (incorrectly) credited with the invention of sparkling champagne

Background imageExpert Collection: Red Indian Chief, Eastbourne, Sussex

Red Indian Chief, Eastbourne, Sussex
Edward Blackmore, an Eastbourne plumber and adopted member of the North American Sioux Indian Tribe. In 1964 he travelled to South Dakota to meet the tribe, and during his visit he was made a Chief

Background imageExpert Collection: Wine expert at Tanners Wine Merchants, Shrewsbury

Wine expert at Tanners Wine Merchants, Shrewsbury
A wine expert with a glass of claret in the old shop of Tanners Wine Merchants, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The company was established in 1842 by sea captain William Tanner

Background imageExpert Collection: Maurice and Eleonora at the Acacia, 1926

Maurice and Eleonora at the Acacia, 1926
The famous dancer Maurice Mouvet and Eleanora Ambrose, the daughter of a Kansas City oil millionaire, captured by Annie Fish giving an exhibition dance at the Acacia in Paris. Date: 1926

Background imageExpert Collection: Gwendoline Dyer hair salon

Gwendoline Dyer hair salon, offering permanent waving. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageExpert Collection: Lesley Abdela

Lesley Abdela
LESLEY ABDELA MBE An expert advisor to governments and international organisations in the fields of gender, human rights and democratic enpowerment

Background imageExpert Collection: Expert grinder at Wilkinson Sword Works, WW1

Expert grinder at Wilkinson Sword Works, WW1
Expert grinder at Wilkinson Sword Works, working on a new bayonet during the First World War. 1914-1918

Background imageExpert Collection: Advertisement, George Augustus Nicholas, Furs

Advertisement, George Augustus Nicholas, Furs
Advertisement, George Augustus Nicholas, 36 Bruton Street, London W1, Londons Expert Furrier. 1927

Background imageExpert Collection: Sir Edward Richard Henry

Sir Edward Richard Henry
SIR EDWARD RICHARD HENRY Irish policeman and fingerprint expert

Background imageExpert Collection: OO Old Orkney Whisky - Stromness Distillery

OO Old Orkney Whisky - Stromness Distillery, Orkney, Scotland. Ev'ry Expert In the know will say the Best is Double O'. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageExpert Collection: History of Spain. Al Andalus. Faqih from Toledo

History of Spain. Al Andalus. Faqih from Toledo
History of Spain. Al Andalus. Faqih. Islamic jurist and expert in Fiqh or Islamic jurisprudence. Faqih from Toledo. Engraving. Historia General de Espana by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1852

Background imageExpert Collection: Altdorf, Switzerland - Statue of William Tell

Altdorf, Switzerland - Statue of William Tell
1910

Background imageExpert Collection: White Star Line, RMS Titanic - commemorative vase

White Star Line, RMS Titanic - commemorative vase
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - unusual Carlton ware memorial commemorative vase, formerly the property of Brian Ticehurst, expert on the Titanic. 2 inches. Date: early 20th century

Background imageExpert Collection: White Star Line, RMS Titanic - commemorative jug

White Star Line, RMS Titanic - commemorative jug
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - unusual Carlton ware memorial commemorative jug, formerly the property of Brian Ticehurst, expert on the Titanic. 2.25 inches. Date: early 20th century

Background imageExpert Collection: White Star Line, RMS Titanic - commemorative thimble cup

White Star Line, RMS Titanic - commemorative thimble cup
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - unusual Carlton ware memorial commemorative thimble cup, formerly the property of Brian Ticehurst, expert on the Titanic. 1.75 inches. Date: early 20th century

Background imageExpert Collection: HMV 78rpm record, and brass To Life Boats sign

HMV 78rpm record, and brass To Life Boats sign
HMV 78rpm gramophone record in buff coloured paper sleeve, Be British and Stand to Your Post, and a brass To Life Boats sign, 20 inches. Formerly the property of Brian Ticehurst, Titanic expert

Background imageExpert Collection: HMS Southampton, British nautical pennant, framed

HMS Southampton, British nautical pennant, framed and glazed, formerly the property of Brian Ticehurst, expert on the Titanic. 32 x 20 inches. Date: 20th century

Background imageExpert Collection: RAF cadets watch an expert demonstrating the controls, WW2

RAF cadets watch an expert demonstrating the controls, WW2
RAF cadets watch an expert demonstrating the controls Date: circa 1941

Background imageExpert Collection: Fritz Lang's M

Fritz Lang's M
Images from Fritz Lang's 1931 film M, including Peter Lorre (1904-1964) as Hans Beckert in his first major film role. Date: circa 1931

Background imageExpert Collection: W. A. Little and McIveen Advertisement

W. A. Little and McIveen Advertisement
Ad advertisement photograph showing the interior of a laid out auction sale room, belonging to W. A. Little and McIveen Ltd, expert valuers and auctioneers of fine art and furniture. Date: circa 1922

Background imageExpert Collection: Cartoon portrait, Mr Dillon Croker

Cartoon portrait, Mr Dillon Croker
Cartoon portrait, Mr Thomas Francis Dillon Croker (1831-1912), antiquary, poet and theatre expert - In matters theatrical he is quite a walking dictionary. 1886

Background imageExpert Collection: Ethel Comyns Lewer, editor of The Feathered World

Ethel Comyns Lewer, editor of The Feathered World
Ethel Harriet Comyns Lewer (1861-1946), periodical proprietor and editor of The Feathered World. and author of Poultry Keeping (1914). 1897

Background imageExpert Collection: German soldiers with halberds wearing harem

German soldiers with halberds wearing harem pants, late 16th century. Gunpowder expert with his back to us, and soldier with cap and armour collar. From color pen drawings in the possession of C

Background imageExpert 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 imageExpert Collection: TWO EXPERT DANCERS

TWO EXPERT DANCERS
Two expert dancers in close formation... Date: 1928

Background imageExpert Collection: Excavated objects at Palace of the Youssoupof, Moscow

Excavated objects at Palace of the Youssoupof, Moscow
Delegates of the Soviet government carrying out an inventory on the collection of precious objects unearthed at the Palace of the Youssoupof (which housed a military history museum)

Background imageExpert Collection: Cartoon, Kaiser Wilhelm II and Abdul Hamid, WW1

Cartoon, Kaiser Wilhelm II and Abdul Hamid, WW1
Cartoon, The Expert, showing Kaiser Wilhelm II on horseback with massacred civilians at his feet and a sword dripping with blood

Background imageExpert Collection: Comic postcard, Couple about to fly in a monoplane - alarming advice from an expert pilot

Comic postcard, Couple about to fly in a monoplane - alarming advice from an expert pilot Date: 20th century

Background imageExpert Collection: The Novice Who Ticked Off The Bridge Expert by H M Bateman

The Novice Who Ticked Off The Bridge Expert by H M Bateman
The Novice Who Ticked Off The local Bridge Expert by H M Bateman

Background imageExpert Collection: Peter Deane, expert fly dresser

Peter Deane, expert fly dresser -- close-up as he begins to construct a salmon fly. He taught himself the skill from a book after being confined to a wheelchair by polio

Background imageExpert Collection: Trixie Kent, blow-up car artist and explosives expert

Trixie Kent, blow-up car artist and explosives expert
An exploding car, blown up by Trixie Kent, blow-up car artist and explosives expert. (2 of 3) Date: circa 1969

Background imageExpert Collection: Barbara Denis de Vitre, Assistant HMI, visiting Germany

Barbara Denis de Vitre, Assistant HMI, visiting Germany
Assistant HMI (His/Her Majestys Inspectorate of Constabulary) Barbara Denis de Vitre, on a postwar visit to Germany

Background imageExpert Collection: Barbara Denis de Vitre, Assistant HMI, Stuttgart, Germany

Barbara Denis de Vitre, Assistant HMI, Stuttgart, Germany
Assistant HMI (His/Her Majestys Inspectorate of Constabulary) Barbara Denis de Vitre, on a postwar visit to Germany

Background imageExpert Collection: Andrew Irvine on Everest, 1924

Andrew Irvine on Everest, 1924
Photograph of Andrew Comyn Irvine (1902-24), the British climber, working on an oxygen bottle in the Everest Expedition camp, 1924

Background imageExpert Collection: The Leonardo da Vinci Dispute - Joseph Duveen

The Leonardo da Vinci Dispute - Joseph Duveen
Page from the Illustrated London News reporting on the slander of title court case between art dealer and expert

Background imageExpert Collection: Young Lumberjacks

Young Lumberjacks
Two young lumberjacks, expert axemen

Background imageExpert Collection: Advert for Truefitt & Hill - hair stylists & products 1937

Advert for Truefitt & Hill - hair stylists & products 1937
Where Artistry Defies Comparison. Permanent wave, who are not mere slaves to fashion. 1937

Background imageExpert Collection: Portrait of the dancer Maud Allen, London, 1921

Portrait of the dancer Maud Allen, London, 1921
Portrait of the dancer Maud Allen, 1921. The renowned expert of classical dancing with a recent success at the Palladium Theatre, London. Date: 1921

Background imageExpert Collection: Red Indian Chief and wife, Eastbourne, Sussex

Red Indian Chief and wife, Eastbourne, Sussex
Edward Blackmore, an Eastbourne plumber, with his wife Phyllis, both of them adopted members of the North American Sioux Indian Tribe

Background imageExpert Collection: Security expert with latest spy kit

Security expert with latest spy kit
Security expert demonstrating the latest spy kit, including a book and a telephone directory with equipment concealed inside them. Date: 1970s

Background imageExpert Collection: Barbara Denis de Vitre, Assistant HMI, in Berlin, Germany

Barbara Denis de Vitre, Assistant HMI, in Berlin, Germany
Assistant HMI (His/Her Majestys Inspectorate of Constabulary) Barbara Denis de Vitre, on a postwar visit to Berlin

Background imageExpert Collection: Sir Robert Christison

Sir Robert Christison
SIR ROBERT CHRISTISON Scottish medical, specialising in jurisprudence - he was an expert witness in the Burke & Hare and other trials - and in toxicology. A keen climber. Date: 1797 - 1882

Background imageExpert Collection: Expert skier, 1931

Expert skier, 1931
An expert lady skier, wearing a fetching green ensemble, flies down the slopes. Date: 1931

Background imageExpert Collection: Hugh Cecil Lowther

Hugh Cecil Lowther
HUGH CECIL LOWTHER 3rd EARL OF LONSDALE Sportsman and horse expert: " The horse has no better friend." Date: 1857 - 1944

Background imageExpert Collection: Lady Moss jumping a table on ice skates

Lady Moss jumping a table on ice skates
Lady (Penelope) Moss, the expert skater jumping a table at which sit Miss Moss and Mr Eric Muirsmith, while practising for the Murren Ice Gymkhana. Date: 1928

Background imageExpert Collection: Mongrel puppy identified by the vet

Mongrel puppy identified by the vet -- he is a mongrel who has already reached his full size. Date: 1914

Background imageExpert Collection: Thought to be a Citro뮠Vintage Van, Kensington, London, Eng

Thought to be a Citro뮠Vintage Van, Kensington, London, Eng
Thought to be a Citro뮠 Vintage Van, Kensington, London, County of London, England. Belonging to Courtney Reed Expert Pleaters, 48, Brompton Road, Kensington. TTB Citroen. Date: 1920s

Background imageExpert Collection: HERSCHEL, Sir Frederick William (1738-1822). German

HERSCHEL, Sir Frederick William (1738-1822). German astronomer, technical expert, and composer. He discovered of the planet Uranus. Oil

Background imageExpert Collection: HERSCHEL, William. German astronomer

HERSCHEL, William. German astronomer
HERSCHEL, Sir Frederick William (1738-1822). German astronomer, technical expert, and composer. He discovered of the planet Uranus. Engraving

Background imageExpert Collection: Dancing in Dance and Music Room of the Lotus Club, London

Dancing in Dance and Music Room of the Lotus Club, London
In the Dance and Music Room of the Lotus Club, London. The members and their guests dance in the presence of expert dancers. The music is being performed by a black pianist (right). Date: 1914

Background imageExpert Collection: Touching up a photograph for use in a newspaper

Touching up a photograph for use in a newspaper
A specially-trained expert retouching photographs before reproduction in The Daily Chronicle newspaper - done by hand in the days long before Photoshop was available. Date: 1914

Background imageExpert Collection: Sketch cover, Lady D Abernon as an anaesthetist, WW1

Sketch cover, Lady D Abernon as an anaesthetist, WW1
Front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring a portrait of Helen Venetia Vincent, Viscountess D Abernon (nÚÑáDuncombe) (18661954), British peeress, socialite and diarist

Background imageExpert Collection: Taming Vicious War Mules, WW1

Taming Vicious War Mules, WW1
Mr Fred Ginnett, a horse trainer, breaking in refractory mules for the Army, assisted by several Mexican boys who are expert with lasso. Date: 1915

Background imageExpert Collection: The atoms power for peace by G. H. Davis

The atoms power for peace by G. H. Davis
The atoms power for peace: the shape of things to come. Showing an atomic-driven locomotive, power house and liner, based on an expert forecast. 1945

Background imageExpert Collection: Advertisement for Shoolbreds ladies shirts

Advertisement for Shoolbreds ladies shirts
Advertisement for Shoolbreds ladies tailor-made shirts, made by expert tailors in the mens shirt department

Background imageExpert Collection: Jujitsu Throw

Jujitsu Throw
Mr. G. Koizumi, the Japanese expert, giving a JUJITSU lesson to female motorists to enable them to deal with bandits. Here a girl does a shoulder of veal throw! Date: 8 September 1932

Background imageExpert Collection: Jujitsu Class

Jujitsu Class
Mr. G. Koizumi, the Japanese expert, giving a JUJITSU lesson to female motorists to enable them to deal with bandits. Here they hold the bandits to the ground! Date: 8 September 1932

Background imageExpert Collection: Jujitsu Boy

Jujitsu Boy
Mr. G. Koizumi, the Japanese expert, giving a JUJITSU lesson to young Master Andrew Eills! Date: 8 September 1932

Background imageExpert Collection: International Exhibition in Paris - Le Palais du Trocadero

International Exhibition in Paris - Le Palais du Trocadero
International Exhibition in Paris - Model of the Le Palais du Trocadero et les Bassins. Date: 1937

Background imageExpert Collection: George Melly - English jazz and blues singer

George Melly - English jazz and blues singer, critic, writer and lecturer (1926-2007). A Bon Viveur, renowned for his zoot suits, jaunty fedoras and outrageous ties! Date: circa early 1950s

Background imageExpert Collection: Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Fitzwygram

Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Fitzwygram
Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Wellington John Fitzwygram, 4th Battalion (1823-1904)

Background imageExpert Collection: The Motor Transport Corps offers you an opportunity to becom

The Motor Transport Corps offers you an opportunity to become an expert auto mechanic and repairman. Poster showing a mechanic in overalls. Date 1919

Background imageExpert Collection: A new first part, composed of the best end men, the most bri

A new first part, composed of the best end men, the most brilliant vocalists & expert musicians in America. Date c1899

Background imageExpert Collection: Silhouette of expert riding, Equitation School

Silhouette of expert riding, Equitation School
Silhouette showing expert riding by the Equitation School at the Royal Tournament. The rider holds up a saddle as his horse jumps a fence. 1926

Background imageExpert Collection: Silhouettes of horses at the Royal Tournament

Silhouettes of horses at the Royal Tournament

Background imageExpert Collection: Female Mason - 5

Female Mason - 5
Sister Balkis de Molay (born Bordeaux 1849) Grand Introductory Expert of the Areopagus of the Chevalieres of the Dove. Date: 1891

Background imageExpert Collection: The Expert And The Pupil

The Expert And The Pupil
A curling teacher trying to instruct a female pupil. Date: 1926

Background imageExpert Collection: Etienne De Blegny

Etienne De Blegny
ETIENNE DE BLEGNY French expert on the verification of manuscripts. Date: 17TH CENTURY

Background imageExpert Collection: Berlei advertisement, 1953

Berlei advertisement, 1953
A slender lady with an hourglass figure is fitted for some rather constricting looking foundation garments by a Berlei expert in an advertisement for the brand. Date: 1953

Background imageExpert Collection: Thomas Fossett - Texas Tom - Rodeo Rider

Thomas Fossett - Texas Tom - Rodeo Rider - " the fastest and most expert rider ever known." Date: circa 1920

Background imageExpert Collection: One-armed flower-makers at John Grooms training home

One-armed flower-makers at John Grooms training home
A uniformed group of one-armed girls, described as expert flower makers, at the industrial training home run by John Groom for afflicted, blind and crippled girls

Background imageExpert Collection: Niagara / Tightrope 1860

Niagara / Tightrope 1860
Tightrope expert Farina crosses the Niagara. Date: 1860

Background imageExpert Collection: Expert Ice Skater 1930S

Expert Ice Skater 1930S
A young woman shows off some fancy moves, a small crowd watches with interest. Date: 1930s

Background imageExpert Collection: Mrs Carol Carstairs, Art Dealers Wife

Mrs Carol Carstairs, Art Dealers Wife
MRS CAROL CARSTAIRS wife of Mr Carol Carstairs, art expert of Knoedler s, the picture dealers

Background imageExpert Collection: Postcard Collectors

Postcard Collectors
A fabulous French postcard depicting two postcard collectors

Background imageExpert Collection: T. Roger Boulton, Crufts chairman

T. Roger Boulton, Crufts chairman
Mr. T. Roger Boulton, Chairman of the Committee of Crufts Dog Show, and an expert on the bulldog breed

Background imageExpert Collection: Gold Prospectors

Gold Prospectors
IN SOUTH AFRICA prospectors examine gold found close to the surface

Background imageExpert Collection: VIETE (1540 - 1603)

VIETE (1540 - 1603)
FRANCOIS VIETE French mathematician and cipher expert, introduced methods of algebra & trigonometry

Background imageExpert Collection: Jemmy Lovell / Pedlar / 1823

Jemmy Lovell / Pedlar / 1823
Jemmy Lovell, an eccentric tinker who is expert at mending kettles

Background imageExpert Collection: Expert in Egypt

Expert in Egypt
Expert, chef de bataillon, leads an infantry charge against the Egyptian cavalry in the streets of Faioum. Date: 8 November 1798

Background imageExpert Collection: N on Saint Helena

N on Saint Helena
Exiled on Saint Helena, he inspects the English fortifications with an expert eye



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