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Background imagePossibly Collection: Fire Brigade, India (possibly Ceylon) circa 1890

Fire Brigade, India (possibly Ceylon) circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Background imagePossibly Collection: American Steamship 1920S

American Steamship 1920S
An American passenger steamship, possibly at New York Harbour, U.S.A. Date: 1920s

Background imagePossibly Collection: Crinoline by Barbier

Crinoline by Barbier
La Rose de l Infante: a woman in a wide-skirted crinoline, possibly for a theatrical performance. Date: 1924

Background imagePossibly Collection: Village in Zaire

Village in Zaire
Village scene in Alvez Boma, sketched by Lieutenant Cameron during his crossing of Africa from East to West : this is probably in present-day Zaire, or possibly Tanzania. Date: 1875

Background imagePossibly Collection: Saint Constantia

Saint Constantia
SAINT CONSTANTIA is not listed in any of our reference books, so we can tell you nothing about her. Possibly she was one of the many good women martyred in the 3rd century. Date: possibly 3rd century

Background imagePossibly Collection: Saint Sura

Saint Sura is not mentioned in any of our reference books, so we can tell you nothing about her. Possibly she was one of the many good women martyred in the 3rd century. Date: probably 3rd century

Background imagePossibly Collection: Disabled Children

Disabled Children
A driver helps a young disabled boy and his sister to climb into the back of the disabilities van. Another man, possibly the childrens father, assists. Date: 1930s

Background imagePossibly Collection: Cocktail Gown 1930S

Cocktail Gown 1930S
Gown by Lucien Lelong in black & red jersey with a heavily textured (possibly knitted) jacket with contrasting revers & cuffs. Worn with a belt & chinese style cap. Date: 1930s

Background imagePossibly Collection: LITTLE WIDE AWAKE BOOK

LITTLE WIDE AWAKE BOOK
Cover of Little Wide Awake, possibly illustrated by Kate Greenaway. Date: 1880

Background imagePossibly Collection: Costume 1500 / Durer

Costume 1500 / Durer
A German lady in Sunday dress wears a wired veil headdress (possibly a butterfly headdress) & a finely pleated mantle over her gown which has a fur hem. Date: 1500

Background imagePossibly Collection: German Costume C. 1515

German Costume C. 1515
German townspeople of the early 16th century. He wears a sleeveless gown possibly with a fur collar & his gathered shirt front is visible. The ladys sleeves have panes Date: circa 1515

Background imagePossibly Collection: Promenade Dress 1809

Promenade Dress 1809
High-necked white muslin gown with embroidered hem worn with a white spencer possibly ornamented with braid, a blue embroidered scarf, small straw bonnet trimmed with feathers. Date: 1809

Background imagePossibly Collection: Small Parasol 1802

Small Parasol 1802
A lady holds a small parasol with an elegantly carved stick. This could possibly be a fan parasol with a hinged cover that could be tilted upright & used as a fan ? Date: 1802

Background imagePossibly Collection: Jockey / Jh Martin Vf 1907

Jockey / Jh Martin Vf 1907
American jockey John Henry Martin wears top boots, a jockety cap & over his silks a grey overcoat (possibly fly- fronted) with a velvet collar, a large pocket. 1907

Background imagePossibly Collection: Evening Dress 1899

Evening Dress 1899
Pink spotted gown (possibly a net over dress ornamented with sequins), corsage en ceour, cascade of lace from the bodice to the hem, trimmed with sinuous gold braid. Date: 1899

Background imagePossibly Collection: Aesthetic Dress 1884

Aesthetic Dress 1884
Yellow-green classically inspired gown with peacock blue & patterned border. Satirical take on Artistic dress that made an appearance in England from the late 1870s Date: 1884

Background imagePossibly Collection: Racial / Jewish Family

Racial / Jewish Family
A Jewish family, possibly in Palestine Date: circa 1905

Background imagePossibly Collection: COSTUME 1895

COSTUME 1895
Enormous gigot sleeves with epaulettes, large skirts (possibly 7 gored skirts), tiny waists, broad belts, high necked blouse with yoke, huge hats ornamented with flowers. Date: 1895

Background imagePossibly Collection: Bandstand, Reigate ?

Bandstand, Reigate ?
A band performs in a park, possibly at Reigate, Surrey Date: circa 1905

Background imagePossibly Collection: Morning Dress 1815

Morning Dress 1815
Woman in a white muslin, long- sleeved gown worn with a white cap: possibly a mob cap or a cornette, decorated with pink roses and tied beneath the chin with a pink ribbon. Date: circa 1815

Background imagePossibly Collection: Father and Daughter / Sand

Father and Daughter / Sand
A Father (or possibly Grandfather) and his daughter have a fun time playing in the sandpit. Date: 1950s

Background imagePossibly Collection: Woman with Ironed Towels

Woman with Ironed Towels
A smiling young woman carries some ironed towels and sheets; a wholsesome testament to the virtues of clean living. Date: 1930s

Background imagePossibly Collection: Morning Dress March 1801

Morning Dress March 1801
Long-sleeved, spotted muslin gowns with ruffs. A purple garment - possibly a Tyrolese cloak, bonnet with veil & a muff grace the green dress, a simple lace cap suffices for the white. Date: 1801

Background imagePossibly Collection: Traveller in Switzerland

Traveller in Switzerland
A traveller, possibly on the Grand Tour, contemplates the mountains: Ev n now, where alpine solitudes ascend, I sit me down a pensive hour to spend Date: 1800

Background imagePossibly Collection: Girls with Boy in Pram

Girls with Boy in Pram
Three girls take a young boy, possibly their brother, for a walk in his pram on a fine summers evening; they cast long dramatic shadows on the path Date: 1940s

Background imagePossibly Collection: Edna May in Renaissance

Edna May in Renaissance
EDNA MAY (1878 1948), Actress, in the role of a Renaissance heroine (possibly Juliet) Date: 1905

Background imagePossibly Collection: M Antoinette / Bosselmann

M Antoinette / Bosselmann
queen of Louis XVI, wearing a necklace - possibly the one which caused such a scandal ? Date: 1755 - 1793

Background imagePossibly Collection: Lady Dressing Circa 1860

Lady Dressing Circa 1860
A well dressed young lady, in evening dress, assists another lady to dress. Her camisole or possibly chemise is clearly visible & her gown is obviously in two parts. Date: circa 1860

Background imagePossibly Collection: Hotel Foyer Fashions

Hotel Foyer Fashions
Well-heeled people in evening dress mingle in an hotel foyer. Some sit at tables possibly waiting for drinks ordered from the cocktail waiter at the hotel bar. Date: 1930s

Background imagePossibly Collection: Comet of 1811 / Anon

Comet of 1811 / Anon
A comet seen in 1811 somewhere over England, quite possibly the same one which was seen at daybreak from Otterbourne Hill, Winchester on October 15th. Date: 1811

Background imagePossibly Collection: Comet of 1811 / Mag. Pitt

Comet of 1811 / Mag. Pitt
A comet seen in 1811, quite possibly the same one which was seen at daybreak from Otterbourne Hill, Winchester on October 15th. Date: 1811

Background imagePossibly Collection: Quex House with car

Quex House with car
View of the front of Quex House. Possibly taken just before the Hospital opened in mid October 1914. A small car is parked at the front

Background imagePossibly Collection: Group of Charabancs (left to right - AEG, Thornycroft, Mauds

Group of Charabancs (left to right - AEG, Thornycroft, Maudslay), Possibly Bolton, Lancashire, England. Bolton registrations. Date: 1910s

Background imagePossibly Collection: Group of People, Very possibly Hastings, England

Group of People, Very possibly Hastings, England
Group of People, Very possibly Hastings, Sussex, England. Date: 1916

Background imagePossibly Collection: The Village, Knossington, England

The Village, Knossington, England
The Village, Knossington, near Oakham, Leicestershire, England. The photograph (which is about 4.5 inches x 6.5) may possibly be the owners/staff of the shop in later years (probably 1950s or 60s)

Background imagePossibly Collection: Wolseley Vintage Car, Deal, England

Wolseley Vintage Car, Deal, England
Wolseley Vintage Car, Deal, Kent, England. Possibly behind a long lost pub as there are what looks like beer crates stacked up behind the wall - I d hazard a guess at the Griffin Street area

Background imagePossibly Collection: Edwardian Men Caught on Camera, Possibly Sulgrave Area

Edwardian Men Caught on Camera, Possibly Sulgrave Area, England. Date: 1900s

Background imagePossibly Collection: Possibly Hullbridge Theatre

Possibly Hullbridge Theatre, England. Date: 1950s

Background imagePossibly Collection: Possibly Hullbridge Council

Possibly Hullbridge Council, England. Date: 1950s

Background imagePossibly Collection: Vintage Car (possibly a Belsize), Shakespeare Hotel

Vintage Car (possibly a Belsize), Shakespeare Hotel
Vintage Car (awaiting identification - possibly a Belsize), Shakespeare Hotel, England. Prop. J Wagner Date: 1910s

Background imagePossibly Collection: Vintage Car (possibly a Model T Ford Landaulet)

Vintage Car (possibly a Model T Ford Landaulet)
Vintage Car (awaiting identification - possibly a Model T Ford Landaulet), England. Date: 1910s

Background imagePossibly Collection: Vintage Car Wreck on Ship (possibly a Morris)

Vintage Car Wreck on Ship (possibly a Morris)
Vintage Car Wreck on Ship (awaiting identification - possibly a Morris), England. Date: 1920s

Background imagePossibly Collection: Vintage Car (possibly a 1911 Humber), Denbighshire

Vintage Car (possibly a 1911 Humber), Denbighshire
Vintage Car (awaiting identification - possibly a 1911 Humber), near Abergele, Denbighshire, Wales. Showing Lord Methuen alighting his Landaulet Date: 1913

Background imagePossibly Collection: Earl Haig - Between the Wars

Earl Haig - Between the Wars, Italy. Possibly in Italy Date: 1920s

Background imagePossibly Collection: Vintage Car, Cambridge

Vintage Car, Cambridge
Vintage Car (awaiting identification - possibly a Chevrolet), Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. Date: 1920s

Background imagePossibly Collection: Golfing Party, Unknown location

Golfing Party, Unknown location, England. Possibly Wolverhampton Date: 1920s

Background imagePossibly Collection: Horse & Trap, Chorley, Lancashire

Horse & Trap, Chorley, Lancashire, England. Addressed to Bolton Road, Chorley - no stamp and possibly hand delivered - and the tone of the message also suggests that they were nearby

Background imagePossibly Collection: Vintage Delivery Van (awaiting identification - possibly a F

Vintage Delivery Van (awaiting identification - possibly a Ford), Colne, near Nelson, Lancashire, England. Brown Bros - Confectioners Date: 1930s



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