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Pictured Collection (page 11)

Background imagePictured Collection: A Bastuto Witch Doctor

A Bastuto Witch Doctor
A sketch made from a photograph by Mr F. Armstrong. The Witch Doctor pictured is said to be highly regarded within his tribe

Background imagePictured Collection: M. Moissans diamond experiments

M. Moissans diamond experiments
Ferdinand Frederick Henro Moissan (1852-1907) pictured with his electric furnace. Born in Paris, Moissan was an artificial diamond maker

Background imagePictured Collection: Colonel Francois de la Rocque, France, 1936

Colonel Francois de la Rocque, France, 1936
Photograph showing Colonel Francois de la Rocque (1885-1946), the leader of the French Nationalist group Croix de Feu, pictured in 1936

Background imagePictured Collection: Sir Noel Coward (1899-1973)

Sir Noel Coward (1899-1973)
Photographic portrait of Sir Noel Peirce Coward, the English actor, playwright and composer, pictured in 1924

Background imagePictured Collection: Frederick Greenwood (1830-1909)

Frederick Greenwood (1830-1909)
Photographic portrait of Frederick Greenwood, the English author, journalist and publicist, pictured c.1909

Background imagePictured Collection: Rear-Admiral Richard Byrd, Antarctica, c. 1929

Rear-Admiral Richard Byrd, Antarctica, c. 1929
Photograph of Rear-Admiral Richard Byrd (1888-1957), the American explorer, pictured in his cold weather furs and with his dog Igloo ; Antarctica, c.1929

Background imagePictured Collection: Mrs. Mary French Sheldon, c. 1909

Mrs. Mary French Sheldon, c. 1909
Photograph of Mrs. Mary (May) French Sheldon (1847-1936), the American explorer and writer, pictured with a carved elephant tusk, c.1909

Background imagePictured Collection: William John Wills (1834-1861)

William John Wills (1834-1861)
Engraving of William John Wills, the Australian surveyor and explorer, pictured in 1860. Wills was born in England and emigrated to Australia in 1852, joining the staff of Melbournes observatory

Background imagePictured Collection: John McDouall Stuart (1815-1866)

John McDouall Stuart (1815-1866)
Engraving of John McDouall Stuart, the Australian explorer, pictured in 1863. Born in Fife, Scotland, Stuart made six expeditions to the Australian interior between 1855 and 1862

Background imagePictured Collection: James Augustus Grant (1827-1892)

James Augustus Grant (1827-1892)
Engraving showing Captain James Augustus Grant, the Scottish soldier and explorer, pictured in 1863. Between 1860 and 1863 John Hanning Speke

Background imagePictured Collection: Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)

Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)
Engraving of Sir Henry Morton Stanley, the British-US explorer and journalist, pictured in 1878. In October 1869, Stanley was sent by James Gordon Bennett (the owner of the New York Herald)

Background imagePictured Collection: John Hanning Speke (1827-1864)

John Hanning Speke (1827-1864)
Engraving showing Captain John Hanning Speke, the English explorer, pictured in 1863. Between 1860 and 1863 Speke and James Augustus Grant led an expedition to find the source of the Nile; finally

Background imagePictured Collection: On board a passenger ship, Aden, 1891

On board a passenger ship, Aden, 1891
Engraving of a scene on the deck of a passenger ship anchored off Aden; European passengers are pictured throwing coins into the water for local children to dive for

Background imagePictured Collection: Uniforms of state registered nurses

Uniforms of state registered nurses
Pictured on the left a Cambridge blue washing dress, on the right a blue woollen mess dress

Background imagePictured Collection: The First Production Model of the De Havilland Albatross

The First Production Model of the De Havilland Albatross
Photograph of the first De Havilland Albatross delivered to the British Air Ministry in 1938. This four-engined airliner is pictured at Hatfield where it was to help in development trials for a

Background imagePictured Collection: Russian field hospital in France

Russian field hospital in France
The Russians specialised in Red Cross work, developing field hospital organisations since the Manchurian War. Pictured is a hospital staffed entirely by Russians in France

Background imagePictured Collection: Uniforms for assistant nurses

Uniforms for assistant nurses
Pictured on the left, a single-breasted dark green serge suit, on the right a dark green overcoat. Uniforms designed for state enrolled assistant nurses

Background imagePictured Collection: Guys Hospital oxygen chamber

Guys Hospital oxygen chamber
The oxygen chamber in the Addison ward. Patient pictured receiving oxygen treatment

Background imagePictured Collection: USA / Pictured Rocks

USA / Pictured Rocks
A small boat enters a cavern in the Pictured Rocks on the edge of Lake Superior

Background imagePictured Collection: The Roman Rocks Lighthouse, Simons Bay, Cape of Good Hope

The Roman Rocks Lighthouse, Simons Bay, Cape of Good Hope
Engraving of the Roman Rocks lighthouse at Simons Bay, Cape of Good Hope, March 1869. This iron lighthouse was built in 1860, but showed signs of structural failure shortly thereafter

Background imagePictured Collection: Edward VII as a freemason

Edward VII as a freemason
Edward VII pictured with the Duke of Connaught as a Grand Master freemason. Freemasonry is a fraternal, secular society dedicated to the principles of brotherly love

Background imagePictured Collection: I want to go home, mother

I want to go home, mother
A photographic study entitled, I want to go home, mother. A small child pictured at the edge of a large crowd being held back by the police

Background imagePictured Collection: Queen, Mary & John

Queen, Mary & John
QUEEN MARY Queen Mary, consort of King George V, pictured with her only daughter, Princess Mary (later Viscountess Lascelles) and youngest son, Prince John

Background imagePictured Collection: William Heath Robinson

William Heath Robinson
WILLIAM HEATH ROBINSON The well-known illustrator and cartoonist pictured wearing a trilby and working on his sketch book. Best known as the " gadget king"

Background imagePictured Collection: Heath Robinson & Double

Heath Robinson & Double
WILLIAM HEATH ROBINSON A photograph of William Heath Robinson (right) pictured with Mr Rene Koval, who played him in a revue at the Alhambra theatre in 1912

Background imagePictured Collection: The twisted bow of the Storstad, after the collison with the

The twisted bow of the Storstad, after the collison with the
The twisted bow of the Storstad, pictured after the collision with the Empress of Ireland. Important evidence for the inquiry

Background imagePictured Collection: Cavendish / Hartington

Cavendish / Hartington
SPENCER COMPTON CAVENDISH Pictured while Marquess of Hartington, later 8th Duke of Devonshire

Background imagePictured Collection: Madame Marie Roze

Madame Marie Roze
MARY ROZE Madame Marie Roze, French actress and singer pictured in theatrical costume

Background imagePictured Collection: Charles Stewart Parnell

Charles Stewart Parnell
CHARLES STEWART PARNELL Irish Nationalist politician pictured in 1886

Background imagePictured Collection: Voltaire Playing Card

Voltaire Playing Card
FRANCOIS-MARIE AROUET the French writer and philosopher pictured on a playing card of the Revolutionary era

Background imagePictured Collection: Lennon and McCartney

Lennon and McCartney
Paul McCartney (1942-) and John Lennon (1940-1980), founder members of The Beatles and songwriting team. Pictured in the back of a car. John is so relaxed hes taken his shoes off

Background imagePictured Collection: Edward VIII and Edwards

Edward VIII and Edwards
EDWARD VIII Is pictured centrally as he would have appeared at his coronation, surrounded by the previous King Edwards

Background imagePictured Collection: Jack Dempsey, Boxer 1921

Jack Dempsey, Boxer 1921
Jack Dempsey (1895 - 1983) pictured before defending his heavyweight crown against Carpentier on July 2 1921. Dempsey won in front of 90, 000 fans and a live radio audience

Background imagePictured Collection: Alexandra Coronation

Alexandra Coronation
ALEKSANDRA FYODOROVNA Empress of Russia Married Czar Nicolas II in 1894, pictured her in her coronation robes

Background imagePictured Collection: Toddler with Teddy C1936

Toddler with Teddy C1936
A young boy (Barrie Godfrey) pictured in this delightful portrait photograph with his favourite teddy

Background imagePictured Collection: William III & Family

William III & Family
William With his sister-in-law (later queen) Anne, her husband George of Denmark & their son William duke of Gloucester (d. 1700). Mary (d. 1694) pictured in medallion

Background imagePictured Collection: George Stephenson / French

George Stephenson / French
GEORGE STEPHENSON Engineer, pictured with the first locomotive engine at the opening ceremony

Background imagePictured Collection: George Stephenson / Cig

George Stephenson / Cig
GEORGE STEPHENSON Engineer, pictured with the first locomotive engine

Background imagePictured Collection: Carlos I / Portugal / R Book

Carlos I / Portugal / R Book
CARLOS I, KING OF PORTUGAL (reigned 1889-1908) Pictured in a mountainous landscape

Background imagePictured Collection: Vambery Explores Asia

Vambery Explores Asia
Armin Vambery, Hungarian traveller, explores Asia. In this engraving, he wears his travelling dress and is pictured with a donkey

Background imagePictured Collection: Eugenie / French Empress

Eugenie / French Empress
EUGENIA MARIA DE MONTIJO DE GUZMAN Wife of Napoleon III and Empress of France from 1853 to 1871. Pictured in her bridal dress

Background imagePictured Collection: Airship over New York

Airship over New York
A large passenger-carrying airship pictured over New York

Background imagePictured Collection: Lili Schonemann

Lili Schonemann
LILI (ANNE ELIZABETH) SCHONEMANN Briefly engaged to Goethe in 1775; later Baroness von Turckheim (pictured here with Baron von Turckheim)

Background imagePictured Collection: Johann Wolfgang Von Goet

Johann Wolfgang Von Goet
JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE German writer and scientist, pictured examining a skull

Background imagePictured Collection: Mark Twain / Vanity Fair

Mark Twain / Vanity Fair
MARK TWAIN American writer Born : Samuel Langhorne Clemens Pictured in a white suit

Background imagePictured Collection: Edward Gibbon (Sitting)

Edward Gibbon (Sitting)
EDWARD GIBBON Historian, pictured in Switzerland

Background imagePictured Collection: OVER THERE

OVER THERE
The American soldier in France as pictured by (1) his father (2) his worrying mother (3) his kid brother, and (4) his girl-friend

Background imagePictured Collection: Maximo Gomez

Maximo Gomez
MAXIMO GOMEZ - Cuban patriot and general-in-chief of the independence forces in the second revolution (1895), pictured campaigning



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