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Famous Collection (page 22)

Background imageFamous Collection: The Farm of the Haie-Sainte, Waterloo, Belgium

The Farm of the Haie-Sainte, Waterloo, Belgium - Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815) commemorative card. The location of terrible death and bloodshed. Date: circa 1910

Background imageFamous Collection: Wellingtons headquarters, Waterloo, Belgium

Wellingtons headquarters, Waterloo, Belgium - Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815) commemorative card. Date: circa 1910

Background imageFamous Collection: Hairpin bends, Denver Mountain Parks, Colorado, USA

Hairpin bends, Denver Mountain Parks, Colorado, USA
Famous double hairpin bends on the road to Lookout Mountain, Denver Mountain Parks, Colorado, USA. Date: 1920

Background imageFamous Collection: Postcard booklet, Famous Buckhorn Curio Store, Texas, USA

Postcard booklet, Famous Buckhorn Curio Store, Texas, USA
Postcard booklet, the Famous Buckhorn Curio Store, Texas, USA. Date: 1942

Background imageFamous Collection: Performing troupe, Famous Merrie Men of Rhyl

Performing troupe, Famous Merrie Men of Rhyl
Performing troupe, E H Williams Famous Merrie Men of Rhyl, in their 8th Season. They performed twice daily on the sea front. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageFamous Collection: Fire at Chappell & Co, New Bond Street, London

Fire at Chappell & Co, New Bond Street, London
Fire at Chappell & Co, music publishers, New Bond Street, London, 6 May 1964. Date: 1964

Background imageFamous Collection: A Vista of Extremities, the famous Albertina Rasch Girls

A Vista of Extremities, the famous Albertina Rasch Girls
A Vista of Extremities! The famous Albertina Rasch Girls in one of their dances in The Victoria Vanities at the Victoria Palace Theatre, London, 1930. Date: 1930

Background imageFamous Collection: Signed photograph of Frank Randall - Comedian

Signed photograph of Frank Randall - Comedian
Signed photograph of Frank Randall - English Comedian (1901-1957), wearing binoculars and posing by a fine white open-top car outside a theatre where he was performing his most famous stage

Background imageFamous Collection: Maude Allan in The Vision of Salome

Maude Allan in The Vision of Salome
Maude Allan (born Beulah Maude Durrant), Canadian Pianist turned Actress, Choreographer and Dancer (1873-1956) in The Vision of Salome. Wearing a remarkable costume of her own creation

Background imageFamous Collection: Manufacturing Sevres porcelain

Manufacturing Sevres porcelain
A very beautifully shot postcard photograph showing the colouring workshop (preparing the background colours) for Sevres porcelain, particularly the famous Sevres Blue - Sevres Factory, France

Background imageFamous Collection: Alfreds Mother presents him with a volume of poetry

Alfreds Mother presents him with a volume of poetry
According to the writings of Asser (a Welsh monk from St David s, Dyfed, who became Bishop of Sherborne in the 890s), the young Alfred (later King Alfred the Great 849-899 AD)

Background imageFamous Collection: HAMLEYs ADVERT 1920S

HAMLEYs ADVERT 1920S
A colourful advertisement for Hamley s, the famous toy shop. Date: 1920s

Background imageFamous Collection: During the Verbenas festival in Madrid, there is a competition for the best shawls

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

Background imageFamous Collection: Gracie Fields with friends

Gracie Fields with friends
Gracie Fields (1898-1979) - English actress, singer and comedian and star of both cinema and music hall, pictured with friends at Prestbury, after returning from the United States. Date: 1943

Background imageFamous Collection: 1886 Savage Steam Powered Fun Fair Carousel

1886 Savage Steam Powered Fun Fair Carousel. A 38ft hree abreast 12 section steam gallopers powered by Savage No. 664 Lady Golightly steam Engine

Background imageFamous Collection: The Golden Hind inn sign, at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

The Golden Hind inn sign, at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, with its fine painting of the famous Elizabethan warship of Sir Francis Drake. Date: 1950s

Background imageFamous Collection: The Haslemere Museum, Surrey, England, is famous to music lovers far and wide

The Haslemere Museum, Surrey, England, is famous to music lovers far and wide, for its fine collection of old musical instruments. Date: early 19th century

Background imageFamous Collection: One of the sixteen famous milestones erected by Dr. Warren

One of the sixteen famous milestones erected by Dr. Warren, Vicemaster of Trinity College, Cambridge, England. Only four survive, dating from 1728 to 1732. Date: erected 1728 - 1732

Background imageFamous Collection: The famous chalk stag on the hillside, Rheidol Valley, north Wales. Date: 1939

The famous chalk stag on the hillside, Rheidol Valley, north Wales. Date: 1939

Background imageFamous Collection: The Moored Monster Ben My Chree, the famous Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

The Moored Monster Ben My Chree, the famous Isle of Man Steam Packet Company turbine steamship, at Birkenhead Docks, Merseyside, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageFamous Collection: The Spaniards Inn, Hampstead Heath, London, historic watering hole of the famous

The Spaniards Inn, Hampstead Heath, London, historic watering hole of the famous, including Dick Turpin & Charles Dickens, who immortalised this pub in his Pickwick Papers. Date: late 16th century

Background imageFamous Collection: Burnham Beeches, Buckinghamshire, England, a forest of ancient trees

Burnham Beeches, Buckinghamshire, England, a forest of ancient trees, and a famous beauty spot. Date: 1950s

Background imageFamous Collection: The Library, Durham Cathedral, famous for its beautiful timber roof

The Library, Durham Cathedral, famous for its beautiful timber roof. The cathedral was built between 1093 and 1133, Co Durham, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageFamous Collection: Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883) German composer in Rome in 1876

Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883) German composer in Rome in 1876, with other internationally famous artists

Background imageFamous Collection: Istanbul, Turkey - The Golden Horn

Istanbul, Turkey - The Golden Horn circa 1910s

Background imageFamous Collection: The Kitchen of the Bratwurstglocklein in Nuremberg, Germany

The Kitchen of the Bratwurstglocklein in Nuremberg, Germany
The Kitchen of the most famous purveyor of traditional Nurnberg Bratwurst sausages, the Bratwurstglocklein (Little Sausage Bell)

Background imageFamous Collection: Envelope signed by the famous Actor-Manager Fred Terry

Envelope signed by the famous Actor-Manager Fred Terry
A small envelope signed by the famous Actor-Manager Fred Terry (1863-1933) and accompanied by a rather fine quote from The Scarlet Pimpernel (Act III)

Background imageFamous Collection: Panoramic View of the seven bridges over the River Seine in Paris. Date: 1934

Panoramic View of the seven bridges over the River Seine in Paris. Date: 1934

Background imageFamous Collection: Thomas Paine Date: 1938

Thomas Paine Date: 1938

Background imageFamous Collection: Man Hears Paul Revere Date: 1948

Man Hears Paul Revere Date: 1948

Background imageFamous Collection: Pancake Scramble watched by Royal Family, Westminster School

Pancake Scramble watched by Royal Family, Westminster School
In March 1919, the Royal Family went to Westminster School to see the famous scramble for the largest piece of the pancake tossed by the chef and to hand the winner a sovereign

Background imageFamous Collection: Edward Balston - Headmaster of Eton

Edward Balston - Headmaster of Eton
Date: 1864

Background imageFamous Collection: Carrick-A-Rede

Carrick-A-Rede - an elevated view looking down on the famous bridge with three men on the middle of the bridge. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Carrick-a-Rede). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageFamous Collection: 10939238

10939238
Woman of Fecamp. Like the serre-tete of le Havre, this one too is decorated only to the temples.. In the background on the hill is the church of Notre-Dame-du-Salut

Background imageFamous Collection: Tradeswoman of Lisieux She wears a serre-tete

Tradeswoman of Lisieux She wears a serre-tete
Tradeswoman of Lisieux. She wears a serre-tete fixed with a double ribbon.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

Background imageFamous Collection: 10939209

10939209
Young girl of Varengeville, near Dieppe. The bonnet is of cotton toile.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

Background imageFamous Collection: 10939204

10939204
Costume of the area of Dieppe. Bonnet with its papillon wings folded toward the front.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

Background imageFamous Collection: 10939191

10939191
Costume of Bayeux. Falling tails from the bonnet and the false sleeves in a contrasting colour.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux

Background imageFamous Collection: Young woman of Bayeux A novel method making a

Young woman of Bayeux A novel method making a
Young woman of Bayeux. A novel method of making a tie to fix the bonnet.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

Background imageFamous Collection: Young woman of Bayeux

Young woman of Bayeux.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

Background imageFamous Collection: Farmer of Harcourt, near Caen

Farmer of Harcourt, near Caen.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

Background imageFamous Collection: Young woman of Harcourt, near Caen

Young woman of Harcourt, near Caen.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

Background imageFamous Collection: 10939181

10939181
Costume of Caen. The woman has fixed her bavolet bonnet with two ribbons.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

Background imageFamous Collection: 10939179

10939179
Costume of Caen. Tall bonnet with the veils twisted over the crown of artificial flowers.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux

Background imageFamous Collection: 10939178

10939178
Costume of Pont lEveque. Bavolet bonnet with papillon butterfly wings fixed at the temples.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux

Background imageFamous Collection: 10939173

10939173
Women of Bolbec in costume for baptisms, weddings, family reunions or festivals at church.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux

Background imageFamous Collection: 10939169

10939169
Young woman of le Havre in a bonnet that rises to a point, decorated with lace only to the ears.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux

Background imageFamous Collection: 10939165

10939165
Woman in costume of Dieppe. Rear view of the tall bavolet bonnet with two long lace tails.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux



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