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Cartoon, Henry Irving being buttered upCartoon, Henry Irving, popular actor-manager, being buttered up by his professed friends. 1885
Mrs. J. A. Davison & Dalmatian by Madame YevondeMrs J. A Davison, formerly Cynthia Beckett, daughter of Sir Gervase Beckett, pictured with a Dalmatian, According to The Tatler, she was an enthusiastic patron of the breed
Popular proverbWhen the cats away the mice will play. Art Deco style image of children at play illustrating that when a person in authority is away, those under the persons rule will enjoy their freedom
Bladderwrack, Fucus vesiculosus. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a Scottish gardener, botanist and writer
Hop, Humulus lupulus. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a Scottish gardener, botanist and writer
Roman chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile (Anthemis nobilis). Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835
Lemon, Citrus medica. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a Scottish gardener, botanist and writer
Tamarind, Tamarindus indicus. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a Scottish gardener, botanist and writer
Cuckoo flower, Cardamine pratensis. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a Scottish gardener, botanist and writer
Agrimony, Agrimonia eupatoria. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a Scottish gardener, botanist and writer
Hemlock, Conium maculatum. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a Scottish gardener, botanist and writer
Contrajerva, Dorstenia contrajerva. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a Scottish gardener, botanist and writer
Olive tree, Olea europea. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a Scottish gardener, botanist and writer
Horse chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835
Trumpet vine, Campsis radicans, and blue jacarandaTrumpet vine, Campsis radicans (Tecoma radicans) and blue jacaranda, Jacaranda mimosifolia. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835
The Candiota dance on the island of Crete, 18th centuryMen and women dancing the modern Candiota or Candiotta dance, popular on the island of Crete in the 18th century. A band of musicians on bagpipe, drum and guitar
Music cover, A Winter Ride, by Theo BonheurMusic cover, A Winter Ride, A Descriptive Fantasia by Theo Bonheur -- piano music. Date: circa 1900s
Advert, The Wright Pianoforte Tutor by Albert H Oswald -- A Word to parents from Horatio Nicholls, the Popular Composer. Date: 1930
Music cover, Thats Where the South Begins, foxtrot song, words by Jack Yellen, music by Ted Shapiro, sung with enormous success by Randolph Sutton (pictured). Date: 1930
Advert, Booseys Musical Cabinet, Drawing Room PiecesAdvert, Booseys Musical Cabinet, Drawing Room Pianoforte Pieces, listing works by composers including Beethoven, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Meyerbeer and Verdi. Date: late 19th century
Advert, Boosey & Co, Song Books and OperasAdvert, Boosey & Co, The Royal Song Books, The Royal Edition of Operas, Ballad Operas, and Booseys Cabinet Operas for Pianoforte Solo. Date: late 19th century
Advert, Booseys Cabinet Classics, Pianoforte Solo, listing works by composers including Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Brahms and Bach. Date: late 19th century
Cover design, Feldmans Album of Song Memories No. 2Cover design, Feldmans Album of Song Memories No.2, containing a selection of popular songs of the past. 1930s
Cover design, Monsieur Beaucaire, opera by Andre MessagerCover design, musical score, Monsieur Beaucaire, a romantic opera by Andre Messager, with lyrics by Adrian Ross, based on the story by Booth Tarkington
El Cordova Hotel and Apartments, Coronado, California, USA. Date: 1942
Dinahs Shack, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California, USA -- Hors d Oeuvre Table and Fireplace Dining Room. A popular dining place for motorists, on Highway 101. Date: circa 1928
Young Woman at a disco, CornwallYoung Woman in a red dress at a disco somewhere in Cornwall, with colourful lighting from spotlights (and from the dancefloor!). Date: mid-1980s
Two Couples at a disco, CornwallTwo Couples at a disco somewhere in Cornwall, with colourful lighting from spotlights. Date: mid-1980s
Young couple at a disco, CornwallYoung couple at a disco somewhere in Cornwall, with colourful lighting from spotlights. Date: mid-1980s
Music cover, I se A-Waitin For Yer, Josie, words by Frederick W Leigh, music by Henry E Pether, sung by G H Elliott. Date: 1900s
Music cover, In Barcelona, words by Eustace Baynes, music by James William Tate, sung with great success by Miss Millie Lindon. Date: 1900s
Music cover, Its a Different Girl Again! Words by George Arthurs, music by Bennett Scott, sung by Whit Cunliffe. Date: 1900s
Music cover, Back, Back, Back to Baltimore, words by Harry Williams, music by Egbert Van Alstyne. Date: 1900s
Advert, Old Scotch Whiskies, Edinburgh, ScotlandAdvert for Old Scotch Whiskies, Archibald Aikman & Co Ltd Wine Merchants, Edinburgh and London. 1905
The Entrance of Mr O Connell into St. Marys Hall, CoventryThe Entrance of Mr Daniel O Connell (1775 - 1847), into St. Marys Hall, Coventry for a meeting to " consider the grievances of Ireland." 1844
John Bull or You Dont Bamboozle - music hall song of 1862 by W. F. & Willem Vandervell. The character was a very popular symbol of the traditional Englishman
Reginald Foresythe and Elisabeth Welch broadcasting for BBC radio in Starlight. Reginald Foresythe (1907-1958) British jazz pianist, arranger
Reginald Foresythe. Reginald Foresythe (1907-1958) British jazz pianist, arranger, composer and bandleader who was popular in the UK and USA in the 1930s
Elisabeth Welch programme for The Gallery First Nighters Club tribute at the London Marriott Hotel. Elisabeth Welch (1904-2003) African American singer & actress who settled in London in 1933
Elisabeth Welch theatre programme for her one-woman show Time to Start Living at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York. Elisabeth Welch (1904-2003)
Elisabeth Welch outside her home in Capeners Close, Knightsbridge, London. Elisabeth Welch (1904-2003) African American singer & actress who settled in London in 1933
Elisabeth Welch in concert at the Almeida Theatre, London during the filming of the documentary Keeping Love Alive described as a self portrait in words and songs
Elisabeth Welch signed photograph as A Goddess in Derek Jarmans film version of William Shakespeares The Tempest. Elisabeth Welch (1904-2003)
Elisabeth Welch at home in Cottage Walk, off Sloane Street, London. Elisabeth Welch (1904-2003) African American singer & actress who settled in London in 1933
Toleware coffee pot, hand paintedPopular Art in the USA - Toleware coffee pot, hand painted. early 19th century
Mexican-style chest made near Toas, New MexicoPopular Art in the USA - Mexican-style chest made near Toas, New Mexico. early 19th century
Hand puppet, Rain in the Face, by the Lano familyPopular Art in the USA - hand puppet, Rain in the Face, by the Lano family. late 19th century
Etched Stiegel-type American glass bottlePopular Art in the USA - etched Stiegel-type American glass bottle. late 19th century