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Large Collection (page 10)

Background imageLarge Collection: Police Ambulance - London

Police Ambulance - London
A fantastic photograph (hand-coloured) of a Police Ambulance in London, with open cab and a large alarm bell fixed at the front

Background imageLarge Collection: Match of Bowls at Crystal Palace, London, 1901

Match of Bowls at Crystal Palace, London, 1901
Illustration showing a match of bowls at the Crystal Palace in London during June 1901. The players shown are (from left to right) Dr. W.G. Grace (large beard), Mr. John Young (Australia), Mr. J.W

Background imageLarge Collection: Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, 1948

Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, 1948
Photograph showing Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, in the British controlled zone of Germany, with a large number of Dakota and York airplanes lined up for use during the Berlin Airlift, 1948

Background imageLarge Collection: The devestating power of a big land-mine

The devestating power of a big land-mine
A photograph of several British soldiers walking through the enormous crater left behind by the explosion of a large land-mine at High Wood, during the Somme offensive of 1916

Background imageLarge Collection: Roman remains found in the City, London

Roman remains found in the City, London
Discoveries form 19th century excavations at Camomile Street and Bishopsgate. The remains were unearthed after the removal of a number of old buildings

Background imageLarge Collection: Hippopotamus attacking a canoe, South Africa, 1857

Hippopotamus attacking a canoe, South Africa, 1857
Engraving showing a female hippopotamus attacking a large canoe, South Africa, c.1857. Apparently, the hippopotamus had been robbed of her offspring and decided to capsize the canoe in retaliation

Background imageLarge Collection: The four men in charge of the signal box at Brighton

The four men in charge of the signal box at Brighton
The four electrical signal men in charge of the large electrical signal box at Brighton which controls the passage of trains entering Preston Park, Brighton Station

Background imageLarge Collection: David Lloyd-George (1863-1945) speaking in Rochdale, 1923

David Lloyd-George (1863-1945) speaking in Rochdale, 1923
Photograph of David Lloyd-George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, the Welsh Liberal statesman, addressing a large crowd at Rochdale during the election campaign of 1923

Background imageLarge Collection: Robert Graves / Morgan

Robert Graves / Morgan
ROBERT RANKE GRAVES British poet, novelist and critic, with a reference to his autobiography, " Goodbye To All That"

Background imageLarge Collection: John Burgoyne / Chapman

John Burgoyne / Chapman
JOHN BURGOYNE Dramatist and army officer (he surrendered at Saratoga in 1777)

Background imageLarge Collection: Paris fashions for November, 1864

Paris fashions for November, 1864
A selection of dresses designed for the winter of 1864. From left, The manteau marchesa made from cloth and velvet, trimmed with a silk border

Background imageLarge Collection: Pin-Up in Blue Shorts

Pin-Up in Blue Shorts
A pretty blonde with plaited hair & wearing tight blue shorts & white bikini top with the straps dangling in front, leans against the trunk of a large tree

Background imageLarge Collection: Butcher & Carcasses

Butcher & Carcasses
A butcher cuts large meat carcasses in half

Background imageLarge Collection: Mother & Daughter Read

Mother & Daughter Read
Mother reads a large book while her daughter hangs over her shoulders

Background imageLarge Collection: HARRY KELLAR 1849 - 1922

HARRY KELLAR 1849 - 1922
American magician who presented large stage shows during the late 1800s and early 1900s - the predecessor of Harry Houdini and successor to Robert Heller

Background imageLarge Collection: Girl with Rhubarb C1880

Girl with Rhubarb C1880
A young girl carrying a large bunch of rhubarb under her arm

Background imageLarge Collection: Open Gateway

Open Gateway
An open gateway with a fine gas lamp hanging at the point of the arch and two large wooden doors both opened fully. The open portal reveals a view though to an attractive small stone house in

Background imageLarge Collection: Maximilian I / Durer Ptg

Maximilian I / Durer Ptg
MAXIMILIAN I

Background imageLarge Collection: Midnight Sun / Ballet Russ

Midnight Sun / Ballet Russ
MIDNIGHT SUN Set design, showing dancers on stage and large sun-faces over-head

Background imageLarge Collection: Sir Redvers Buller / Sepia

Sir Redvers Buller / Sepia
SIR REDVERS HENRY BULLER British general

Background imageLarge Collection: Marie Lloyd / Postcard

Marie Lloyd / Postcard
MARIE LLOYD Music hall entertainer wearing a large feathered hat

Background imageLarge Collection: St Annes / Lancs / 1925

St Annes / Lancs / 1925
St Anne s-on-Sea, Lancashire: a group of people admire a large windmill

Background imageLarge Collection: Fashionable 1940S Hat

Fashionable 1940S Hat
A large, flat, felt hat worn at an acute angle, with two big feathers attached to the top. The model is also wearing a fur coat

Background imageLarge Collection: Large Boy Eats Large Pie

Large Boy Eats Large Pie
A plump boy puts all his strength into eating a pie

Background imageLarge Collection: Racial / Scotsman / Porridge

Racial / Scotsman / Porridge
Scotsman carrying a large porridge bowl on a tray above his head

Background imageLarge Collection: DRINKS AT MAXIMs 1911

DRINKS AT MAXIMs 1911
The gentleman seems overwhelmed by the attentions of five - count them ! - five elegantly dressed cocottes who evidently use Maxims as their favourite watering hole

Background imageLarge Collection: Roll Up, Roll Up / Fair

Roll Up, Roll Up / Fair
A large crowd gathers round to look at the sideshows

Background imageLarge Collection: Projecting Praxinoscope

Projecting Praxinoscope
Reynauds praxinoscope adapted for projection onto a screen : later he would adapt it for projection in a large hall

Background imageLarge Collection: Mastodon / Prehistoric US

Mastodon / Prehistoric US
A family of Mastodon, roaming the area of modern-day Manhattan Island. Bones of this large forerunner of the modern-day elephant have been found in this region

Background imageLarge Collection: Children Cat Dog

Children Cat Dog
Two French children pose with a very large dog - very likely a Newfoundland. The girl sits with a book

Background imageLarge Collection: Molluscs / Sealife

Molluscs / Sealife
A variety of sea-based molluscs including types of snail and clam, a large mussel and other soft-bodied sealife

Background imageLarge Collection: Dinner, Servants Hall

Dinner, Servants Hall
Dinner in the servants hall of a large household : the butler presides, with housekeeper, ladys maids, housemaids and footmen ranged in order of seniority

Background imageLarge Collection: Tocqueville / Daumier

Tocqueville / Daumier
ALEXIS, COMTE DE TOCQUEVILLE French historian

Background imageLarge Collection: Midnight Steeplechase 2

Midnight Steeplechase 2
THE MIDNIGHT STEEPLECHASE The large field near Biless Corner - Subden leads over the fence

Background imageLarge Collection: Extinct dinornis or moa, aepyornis ingens

Extinct dinornis or moa, aepyornis ingens
An artists impression of how the extinct dinornis or moa (aepyornis ingens), a genus of flightless birds native to Madagascar, might have looked

Background imageLarge Collection: LCC-MFB Fulham fire station, SW London

LCC-MFB Fulham fire station, SW London
Fulham fire station, which remains operational over 100 years after it was first opened (1895). Located at 685 Fulham Road SW6

Background imageLarge Collection: LCC-MFB Hammersmith fire station, West London

LCC-MFB Hammersmith fire station, West London
Located at 1-3 Brook Green Road W6, Hammersmith fire station opened in 1877. It was it closed in 1914 with the opening of a new Hammersmith fire station in Shepherds Bush Road

Background imageLarge Collection: Children with large pudding on a Christmas card

Children with large pudding on a Christmas card
Children attacking a large pudding on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageLarge Collection: George in the entrance, April 1927, the Natural History Mus

George in the entrance, April 1927, the Natural History Mus
The removal of George the African elephant from the Central Hall in April 1927 for remounting

Background imageLarge Collection: Nurse administering a large enema syringe to a man in bed

Nurse administering a large enema syringe to a man in bed with his lover. The secret lover taking an enema instead of the girl. The clyster. Le remede

Background imageLarge Collection: Model Celia Hammond - white sweater

Model Celia Hammond - white sweater and dark floral-print skirt Date: circa 1963

Background imageLarge Collection: Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - young blonde boy in patterned raincoat sitting on a large shiny ball Date: circa 1967

Background imageLarge Collection: Model with St. Bernard puppy dog on lead

Model with St. Bernard puppy dog on lead - wearing double-breasted jacket (large lapels) and wide flared trousers. Also wearing a baker boy cap and white roll neck sweater. Date: circa 1966

Background imageLarge Collection: Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - bold patterned silk blouse and smart white trousers (best accompanied with large sunglasses!) Date: circa late 1960s

Background imageLarge Collection: Model in strapless full-skirted dress with bow

Model in strapless full-skirted dress with bow
Model in an unusual pose, spinning to show off the large silk bow on her new look strapless full-skirted dress. Date: circa 1951

Background imageLarge Collection: Model in outdoor setting with teddy bear coat

Model in outdoor setting with teddy bear coat
Glamorous model in outdoor setting with teddy bear coat with matching fur hat and fur collar. Date: circa late 1950s

Background imageLarge Collection: Client: Harvey Nichols - large straw hat - Pamela Minchin

Client: Harvey Nichols - large straw hat - Pamela Minchin
Client: Harvey Nichols - model: Pamela Minchin in a large straw hat - shoot: February 7, 1947 Date: 1947

Background imageLarge Collection: Permanently-pleated Blue Cotton Dress

Permanently-pleated Blue Cotton Dress
Client: Goldberger Prints - Permanently-pleated Blue Cotton Dress - January 18, 1955 Date: 1955



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