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WW2 poster, The Girl Who Isn t There must realise that absenteeism lets her pals and her country down. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s
Sri Lanka - Basket Trick - JugglersSri Lanka - Basket Trick - Conjurers (called jugglers on the card) place a woman inside a large wicker basket from whence she would (I imagine) disappear, much to everyones surprise! Date: circa 1907
Timing a Motor CycleTiming a motor cycle : when the machine crosses beams from photo-electric cella at the start and finish of the run, the time is measured. (In fact, the beam is invisible.)
Well - You KNOW wot men are! A young lady of seemingly considerable experience of the other sex exposes on the subject to an invisible audience. Date: 1934
The Invisible Man, book coverThe Invisible Man. Cover illustration to an early French edition
Francois Philippe as Salvator in Les Freres Invisibles, 1819Francois Philippe as Salvator in Les Freres Invisibles by Anne-Honore-Joseph Duveyrier and Eugene Scribe, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1819. Handcoloured lithograph by F
Perseus rescuing Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus. On his shoulders is the helmet that made him invisible, his sword Harpe and under his cloak is the severed head of Gorgon Medusa
Artists impression of an idea under consideration of the French Government - aeroplanes with invisible wings, to make them difficult to be spotted by the German Air Force pilots
INVISIBLE SANDWICHESThese are surprise sandwiches... Anchovy Delight! They were obviously so delightful that they are all gone! Date: 1930s
Man with Ghosts head in his lapFrom: Photographing the Invisible: practical studies in supernormal photography, script and other allied phenomena, James Coates, Fowler, 1921
Mrs Lincoln with Spirit of Abraham LincolnFrom: Photographing the Invisible: practical studies in supernormal photography, script and other allied phenomena, James Coates, Fowler, 1921
Lotts Chemistry Set advertisement, 1932Advertisement for Lotts Chemistry Set complete with chemicals, litmus, magnesium ribbon, instruction booklet etc. Just the thing for buddings chemists or those who wish to make invisible ink
Wonder Stories Scifi Magazine Cover, The Invisible CityTHE INVISIBLE CITY - Searching for a legendary city in Turkestan, American explorers are menaced by a plane of pure light. Date: 1932
Vintage Hair Net Packaging - Elvetta Nylon Hair Net with elastic, woven of Dupont nylon in dark brown. The final touch of loveliness. circa 1950s
Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Solo Human Hair Net Style - regular size in blonde - made of silk - Invisible edge, sanitary and durable. circa 1960s
Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Royalty Hair NetVintage Hairnet Packaging - Royalty Invisible Hair Net with elastic - woven of DuPont nylon - new Duroy processed - " Fit for a Queen" ! circa 1950s
Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Duro Belle Nylon Hair NetVintage Hairnet Packaging - Duro Belle Invisible Nylon Hair Net with Elastic, made of DuPont mylon in blonde - Every net guaranteed - " Its all in the Duro-knots" ! circa 1950s
Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Tru-fit Nylon NetVintage Hairnet Packaging - Tru-fit Invisible Nylon Net with Superfine Mesh and Elastic Edge - made of DuPont nylon in Auburn - Guaranteed perfect ! circa 1950s
Paranormal: William S. Marriott flower levitation trickThe British magician William S. Marriott exposing the practices of fraudulent spiritual mediums. Thanks to invisible thread, a flower is mysteriously levitated from a vase. Date: 1910
The Invisible Man. Griffins early experiment on a cat
The Invisible Man in the laboratoryThe Invisible Man. Griffin experiments
Man with Sisters GhostFrom: Photographing the Invisible: practical studies in supernormal photography, script and other allied phenomena, James Coates, Fowler, 1921
Spirit of Cyprian PriestessFrom: Photographing the Invisible: practical studies in supernormal photography, script and other allied phenomena, James Coates, Fowler, 1921
Child Ghost with MotherFrom: Photographing the Invisible: practical studies in supernormal photography, script and other allied phenomena, James Coates, Fowler, 1921
Spiritualists with Spirit head floating aboveFrom: Photographing the Invisible: practical studies in supernormal photography, script and other allied phenomena, James Coates, Fowler, 1921.Spiritualist Andrew Glendinning, James Robertson, ghost
Emma Hardinge Britten with Beethovens GhostFrom: Photographing the Invisible: practical studies in supernormal photography, script and other allied phenomena, James Coates, Fowler, 1921
The Invisible Foe by Walter Hackett. First produced at the Savoy Theatre, 23rd August 1917. The photo shows the stars, H. B. Irving and Fay Compton. Date: 1917
Envelope, Johnsons invisible photo cornersEnvelope containing 400 Johnsons invisible photo corners for use in photograph albums, price sixpence. Date: circa 1920s
British target-finding invention by G. H. DavisBombing through clouds during the Second World War: a British target-finding invention. Illustrating the Gen-Box principle, which sees targets invisible to the human eye. Date: 1944
Ad for invisible inks of Date: 1935
Abstract painting featuring see-through fishAn abstract painting by Raymond Sheppard of an alien, almost lunar (yet brightly coloured) underwater landscape, with a long school of see-through fish weaving between unusual stalactite
Thats the SpiritA golfing psychologist arranges an interesting foursome with some old pals from the spirit world. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary
Illustration showing the Eclipse of the Moon, 1932Illustration showing the passage of the moon through the cone of the Earths shadow (invisible in space, but represented diagrammatically here) on 14th September 1932
Burglar alarm designsBurglar detection by invisible beams. Once the beam is broken a alarm bell rings and a lamp lights up. The invisible rays ran across windows or doors to prevent entry
Where Can the Police Be?Where can the police be? While a thug causes trouble in the street, the policeman is at home tucking into a tasty dinner
Red Costume 1935Bright poppy red costume of skirt & jacket with invisible front fastenings & black astrakan border & cravat style collar. A diaper shaped hat perches atop her blonde hair
Pudre De Riz AdvertLe Diaphane poudre de riz (rice powder) - adherant, invisible, hygienic - as used, the words imply, by Sarah Bernhardt herself !
Rc Sherriff / Cig CardROBERT CEDRIC SHERRIFF English writer, best known for his film scripts for The Invisible Man (1933), Goodbye Mr Chips (1936) and The Dam Busters (1955)
Reading Invisible InkInvisible ink may be detected by chemicals or heat
The Invisible PrinceRosalie is guarded by the Cenii
Invisibility MachineAccording to inventor/ publisher Hugo Gernsback, making people invisible is possible, using radiation similar to X-rays, based on the research of Steans
Paranormal / WitchcraftTitle page of COTTON MATHER, THE WONDERS OF THE INVISIBLE WORLD (1 of 2) Date: 1693