Perfect Collection (page 3)

Polishing Shoes
Photograph demonstrating how to polish shoes to ensure a perfect shine in 1911. Date: 1911

Whisky Glass Revolver
An Al Capone cut glass hip flask revolver for holding whisky, ideal for the perfect shot! Date: early 1930s

Captain Hind
CAPTAIN HIND Scottish soldier - the perfect model of a none-too-bright young officer, affectionately satirised by Kay. Date: circa 1790

An emancipated woman dreaming of the perfect husband
My Dream. An emancipated woman dreaming of a small, manageable, respectable husband! Date: circa 1920s

Flt Lt Tommy Rose, DFC (1895-1968) signs an autograph for Miss Gogo Schiaparelli, the daughter of the famous dress designer, alongside BAIV Double Eagle, G-AEIN, The Perfect Lady

BAIV Double Eagle, G-AEIN, The Perfect Lady, at Portsmouth on 28 September 1936, the day before the start of the Schlesinger Portsmouth to Johannesburg race flown by Flt Lt Tommy Rose

BAIV Double Eagle, G-AEIN, The Perfect Lady, at Hanworth in September 1936, prior to taking part in the Schlesinger Portsmouth to Johannesburg race flown by Flt Lt Tommy Rose

Lord Junior Sir Alliott Verdon Roe
From left: Lord Junior, Sir Alliott Verdon Roe and Mr Perfect in front of Saunders-Roe Cutty Sark, G-aIP

Lemonnier, Anicet Charles Gabriel
First page of Fray Luis de Lens work The Perfect Wife, written in 1583 and dedicated to Doa MarС Varela Osorio

Salmon Fish Cakes
Salmon fish cakes or cutlets, presented here with paper plates and cups, perfect perhaps for a summer party or picnic or even for supper in an air raid shelter. Date: 1940s

Satirical cartoon, Locomotion Plate 2, A few small inconveniences Theres nothing perfect. Showing a man in a steam powered walking machine with things going wrong all around him. circa 1835

The climax mower, most complete and perfect mower in the world, the Corry Machine Co. Corry, Pen. Man driving horse-drawn mower. Date between 1869 and 1872

The last of the magicians, Powell dean of American magicians : the master mind of modern magic : the acme of perfect manipulation, a revelation in human dexterity : the magic of a lifetime

Home Ownership Co-operative Insurance Company booklet
Front cover of a booklet advising potential home owners on a house purchase plan, with a picture of a perfect looking 1920s house. Date: 1954

Cricket - The Perfect Maiden by H. H. Harris
A 1920s lady inspects her face in a compact mirror, attracting the attention of a handsome cricketer as a match goes on in the background. Date: 1927

England / Wroxton
Wroxton, Oxfordshire, a gem of the Cotswolds, a perfect village, with stone-built thatched cottages. Date: early 1960s

Snowy Mountains
These snow covered mountains are perfect for skiing. Date: 1960s

Female Mason - 2
Sister Isis-Felicitas (born Lyon 1863) initiated into the Val d Amour Lodge, now Chancery Mistress of Despatches in the Chapter Rose of Perfect Silence. Date: 1891

Female Mason - 4
Sister Frederic (born Cherbourg 1867) initiated into the Lodge of the Perfect Female Mason, dressed as Cupidon for a mysterious ritual. Date: 1891

Wholemeal Foods
Wholemeal bread and crisp bread, healthy eating and perfect for those on a diet! Date: early 1980s

PARTY WEAR
A cheeky young woman, sporting a mini boater hat, an eye mask and holding a glass of bubbly - perfect for that naughty fancy dress party! Date: 1930s

Milton / Comus 1634
And they, so perfect is their misery, Not once perceive their foul disfigurement, But boast themselves more comely than before. Date: First published : 1634

Glasgow Cathedral Nave
The fine Nave of Glasgow Cathedral, Scotland, the most perfect example of Pre- Reformation Gothic architecture in Scotland. Date: 14th century

Glasgow Cathedral, Scotland, the most perfect example of Pre-Reformation Gothic architecture in Scotland. Date: 14th century

England / Lacock
This lucky lone cyclist has the whole of this quiet village to himself. It is Lacock, Wiltshire, a perfect example of Tudor England, with its timbered houses. Date: 1930s

Swans Landing
Perfect touchdown! A couple of swans landing on a lake. Date: 1950s

Lyons coffee advertisement
Advertisement for Lyons instant coffee granules showing an immaculate 1950s housewife giving a demonstration of how to make the perfect cup of coffee. 1950s

Bust developer advertisement, 1903
An advertisement offering a perfect bust, with the help of a bust developer, dating from 1903. Date: 1903

The Queens Dolls House - a section showing Electric Lighting and Water Systems Date: 1924

Violin on its Own
The violin has four strings, tuned in perfect fifths : the music for it is invariably written in the G clef. Date: 1897

Cigarette Holder 1928
A womans hand holding a cigarette holder and cigarette which produces two perfect smoke rings Date: 1928

Perfect Picnic Seating
Short of chairs for his little picnic, this enterprising Gent has removed the rather splendid seats from his car!

The Perfect Holiday Abroad Begins at Cook s
Brochure front cover advertising Thomas Cooks travel service

The Humorist Summer No
A rotund couple dive off their respective boats in perfect symmetry scaring aware fish and quite unaware of the paddling crowds nearer to the beach

Wells Cathedral 1950S
Wells Cathedral, Somerset, has often been described as the perfect English cathedral and the West Front as being the best surviving example of early English architecture

Car & Caravan 1975
A car and caravan, perfect for that family touring holiday

Island on Loch Eilt
The perfect little island, beautifully canopied with trees, makes a charming scene of Loch Eilt, on the Road to the Isles from Fort William to Malliag, Invernessshire

Cheers, Girl with Beer
Smiling model with perfect teeth holds up a glass of foaming beer with a very large head on it. No wonder she looks so happy

Happy Xmas Cake
A fine Christmas cake, decorated with holly and berries a plastic Santa. A pretty ribbon tied in a bow is the perfect finishing touch

Two Ladies at Cannes
Two women on the Croisette at Cannes - the one in the centre is, of course, wearing MONDIA stockings - the most becoming and the most perfect from every point of view

Hunting Dress 1938
Knee-length straight skirt & matching coat with cape & deerstalker hat - all in a vibrant green, yellow & red tartan - perfect for shooting game birds in. Date: 1938

Macaw / Dye Adveret 1926
The brightly coloured Macaw Parrot seems the perfect choice for this campaign to sell Solprufe fadless coloured dye

Sitting Room 1911
A quiet sitting room, the perfect place to read

Child in Zinc Bath 1919
A slightly bewildered child sits in a zinc bath: " The end of a perfect day."

Hm Stanley / Anon
HENRY MORTON STANLEY traveller in Africa, looking every inch the perfect explorer

Summer Day 1886
Sunshine: A perfect country scene on a sunny summers day

Theosophy Man (Front)
The perfect man (or woman?), living according to the three principles of divine being

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