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Gordon Collection (page 14)

Background imageGordon Collection: Thomas Allan (1777-1833)

Thomas Allan (1777-1833)
Portrait of Thomas Allan, an important figure in the history of mineralogy. This is the only known portrait of him. His collection of around 9

Background imageGordon Collection: Letter from Robert Gordon to William Wilson

Letter from Robert Gordon to William Wilson
Letter dated 18th June 1868, from Volume 5 of the William Wilson correspondence

Background imageGordon Collection: Auto racing (May 1904). Race for the Gordon Bennett

Auto racing (May 1904). Race for the Gordon Bennett
Auto racing (May 1904).Race for the Gordon Bennett International Trophy. Drawing

Background imageGordon Collection: Byron, George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron, called

Byron, George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron, called
" Byron, George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron, called " Lord Byron" (1788-1824). British romantic poet. Engraving by Robert Grave after a Thomas Phillips original portrait. Etching."

Background imageGordon Collection: Byron, George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron, called Lord Byron (17

Byron, George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron, called Lord Byron (1788-1824). British romantic poet. Illustration of the poem The

Background imageGordon Collection: Cover design, Gordon Bennett Aeronautic Cup

Cover design, Gordon Bennett Aeronautic Cup
Cover design, Official Program of the Second Competition for the Gordon Bennett Aeronautic Cup, Forest Park, St Louis, USA, October 1907. Showing men flying in balloons. October 1907

Background imageGordon Collection: The Athletic & Recreation Dept. presents Nassau Suffolk WPA

The Athletic & Recreation Dept. presents Nassau Suffolk WPA. Symphony Orchestra Guest artist Jeanne Gordon, soprano - Christos Vrionides, conductor : Popular & semi-classic music

Background imageGordon Collection: Steam yacht Namouna: the property of James Gordon Bennett, E

Steam yacht Namouna: the property of James Gordon Bennett, Esq. Date c1882

Background imageGordon Collection: Gordon Memorial, New Brompton, England

Gordon Memorial, New Brompton, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageGordon Collection: Mme. Blanche Marchesi presented by HB Thearle and J. Saunder

Mme. Blanche Marchesi presented by HB Thearle and J. Saunders Gordon. Date c1908

Background imageGordon Collection: Distant view of Sebastopol with the Mamelon & Malakoff Tower

Distant view of Sebastopol with the Mamelon & Malakoff Tower The lines of Gordons Battery in the middle distance. Distant view of Sevastopol looking towards the Dockyard Harbor with the Malakoff

Background imageGordon Collection: The imposing entrance to Highcliffe Castle, Gordon Selfridge

The imposing entrance to Highcliffe Castle, Gordon Selfridges country estate in Hampshire, 1921. In the distance Selfridge is seen talking to Isadora Duncan, the famous dancer

Background imageGordon Collection: Sudan - Khartoum - The Gordon Statue

Sudan - Khartoum - The Gordon Statue on a rather fine fluted stone plinth Date: circa 1910s

Background imageGordon Collection: Programme cover for New Princes Frivolities

Programme cover for New Princes Frivolities at the New Princes Restaurant, London. Artwork by Gordon Conway. 1925

Background imageGordon Collection: Islamia College - Kachagarhi, Pakistan

Islamia College - Kachagarhi, Pakistan, Built between 1909-13 between Peshawar and Jamrud under the guidance of Sir George Roos-Keppel on the same lines as Gordon College in Khartoum, Sudan

Background imageGordon Collection: The Rose in The Devils Garden - Gordon Nicoll

The Rose in The Devils Garden - Gordon Nicoll
The Rose in the Devils Garden by Gordon Nicoll Pretty young blonde-haired girl in a large white tutu and red ballet shoes, standing with her back to a stone wall

Background imageGordon Collection: Coffee Stall by Gordon Nicoll

Coffee Stall by Gordon Nicoll
Painting of a coffee stall, an intrinsic part of a night out in London during the 1920s and 30s. Entitled, We won t go home till morning

Background imageGordon Collection: Byron a LA Greque

Byron a LA Greque
GEORGE GORDON, LORD BYRON poet and supporter of Greek independence, in his Greek costume. Date: 1788-1824

Background imageGordon Collection: Dress Gordon Tartan

Dress Gordon Tartan
The Dress Gordon tartan of Scotland. Date: photo taken 1971

Background imageGordon Collection: Gordon Tartan

Gordon Tartan
The Gordon tartan of Scotland. Date: photo taken 1971

Background imageGordon Collection: Queen Elizabeth II attends a birthday party as a girl

Queen Elizabeth II attends a birthday party as a girl
Princess Elizabeth of York attends the sixth birthday part of the Master of Carnegie at Elseck House, on 23rd September 1935

Background imageGordon Collection: 7th Division and others, Zeebrugge, Belgium, WW1

7th Division and others, Zeebrugge, Belgium, WW1
Men of the Belgian 7th Division on the quay at Zeebrugge, Belgium, soon after the start of the First World War. With them are men of the 2nd Scots Guards and 2nd Gordon Highlanders

Background imageGordon Collection: Sudan - PE at the Gordon College, Khartoum

Sudan - PE at the Gordon College, Khartoum
Sudan - Physical Exercise for the students at Gordon College Khartoum. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageGordon Collection: Lady Duff-Gordon (1863 - 1935)

Lady Duff-Gordon (1863 - 1935)
Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon, a leading fashion designer who along with her husband Sir Cosmo Duff-Gordon was a survivor of the Titanic disaster Date: 1912

Background imageGordon Collection: Soldiers on board SS Lake Michigan, WW1

Soldiers on board SS Lake Michigan, WW1
Men of the 2nd Scots Guards and the 2nd Gordon Highlanders on board the SS Lake Michigan during the First World War. 6 October 1914

Background imageGordon Collection: Assorted Setters

Assorted Setters
An English, an Irish and a Gordon Setter nose around in an Autumnal wood hoping for something exciting to emerge. Date: 1919

Background imageGordon Collection: Dorchester House

Dorchester House
Remains of Dorchester House, demolished to make way for a new hotel - The Dorchester. The site was sold in July 1929, to Robert McAlpine in association with Gordon Hotels. Date: 7 October 1929

Background imageGordon Collection: Byron / Gex / Century 1914

Byron / Gex / Century 1914
GEORGE GORDON, LORD BYRON English Romantic poet Date: 1788-1824

Background imageGordon Collection: Lord Byron (Sparring)

Lord Byron (Sparring)
GEORGE GORDON, LORD BYRON - sparring with John Jackson Date: 1788-1824

Background imageGordon Collection: New Princes Frivolities at the New Princes Restaurant

New Princes Frivolities at the New Princes Restaurant
Programme Cover for the New Princes Frivolities at the New Princes Restaurant, London, 1924. Artwork by Gordon Conway. Date: 1924

Background imageGordon Collection: Advert for Lucile, 1920, Paris

Advert for Lucile, 1920, Paris Date: 1920

Background imageGordon Collection: Advert for Lucile, 1919, Paris

Advert for Lucile, 1919, Paris (one of the most famous of couturiers in Paris, London and New York) Date: 1919

Background imageGordon Collection: Advert for Relph & Rosslyn couture, London, 1927

Advert for Relph & Rosslyn couture, London, 1927

Background imageGordon Collection: The Dolly Sisters in bridal wear

The Dolly Sisters in bridal wear
The Dolly Sisters in His Bridal Night, Republic Theatre, New York, 1916 in creations by Lucile (Lady Duff Gordon) 1916

Background imageGordon Collection: For the Modern Sun Worshipper by Gordon Conway

For the Modern Sun Worshipper by Gordon Conway
A suggestion for a beach pyjama suit worn with a camisole top and a wide brimmed sun hat

Background imageGordon Collection: British Ballad, Frennet Hall

British Ballad, Frennet Hall
FRENNET HALL. Contemporary British ballad based on the older original ballad The Fire of Frendraught which detail the deliberate burning down of Frendraught Castle in 1630 The details of

Background imageGordon Collection: James Gordon Bennett at an international balloon race

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

Background imageGordon Collection: Major Gordon W. Lillie, Pawnee Bill

Major Gordon W. Lillie, Pawnee Bill

Background imageGordon Collection: Lady Idina Gordon and the Hon Josslyn Hay

Lady Idina Gordon and the Hon Josslyn Hay
Lady Idina Gordon (nee Sackville) and her fiance the Hon Josslyn Hay (later Lord Erroll) relax at an Italian resort. They were married on 22 September 1923, her third marriage

Background imageGordon Collection: Sudan - Khartoum - The Gordon College

Sudan - Khartoum - The Gordon College
Sudan - Khartoum - The Gordon Memorial College in 1902, now the University of Khartoum

Background imageGordon Collection: Enthronement of Archbishop Lang

Enthronement of Archbishop Lang
A crowd scene at the enthronement of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Cosmo Gordon Lang (1864-1945). He was the first bachelor to hold the appointment in 150 years

Background imageGordon Collection: Gordon Highlanders 1916

Gordon Highlanders 1916
The 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders march to the trenches along the Becordel-Fricourt Road

Background imageGordon Collection: Ski fashion 1956

Ski fashion 1956
A model poses with skis in a proofed poplin jacket by Gordon Lowe from Debenhams

Background imageGordon Collection: Lady Harriet Lindsay presenting prizes

Lady Harriet Lindsay presenting prizes
Lady Harriet Lindsay (nee Gordon) presenting the prizes at the London Scottish Sports at Stamford Bridge, Fulham, south west London

Background imageGordon Collection: Changing Guard at the Viceroys House

Changing Guard at the Viceroys House
In the newly inaugurated capital of New Delhi in India, the Gordon Highlanders can be seen marching away after having been relieved during the changing of the guard ceremony at the Viceroys House

Background imageGordon Collection: Camp Gordon, Georgia

Camp Gordon, Georgia
American troops at Camp Gordon, Georgia

Background imageGordon Collection: Gordon Conway(1894-1956)

Gordon Conway(1894-1956). Prolific costume designer for the theatre and film, and contributor to magazines such as " The Tatler" and " Eve"

Background imageGordon Collection: White evening gown by Gordon Conway

White evening gown by Gordon Conway
A fashion illustration by Gordon Conway showing a white crepe de Chine and velvet evening gown



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