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Fire Brigade, India (possibly Ceylon) circa 1890. Date: circa 1890
American Steamship 1920SAn American passenger steamship, possibly at New York Harbour, U.S.A. Date: 1920s
Crinoline by BarbierLa Rose de l Infante: a woman in a wide-skirted crinoline, possibly for a theatrical performance. Date: 1924
Village in ZaireVillage 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
Saint ConstantiaSAINT 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
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
Disabled ChildrenA 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
Cocktail Gown 1930SGown 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
LITTLE WIDE AWAKE BOOKCover of Little Wide Awake, possibly illustrated by Kate Greenaway. Date: 1880
Costume 1500 / DurerA 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
German Costume C. 1515German 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
Promenade Dress 1809High-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
Small Parasol 1802A 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
Jockey / Jh Martin Vf 1907American 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
Evening Dress 1899Pink 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
Aesthetic Dress 1884Yellow-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
Racial / Jewish FamilyA Jewish family, possibly in Palestine Date: circa 1905
COSTUME 1895Enormous 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
Bandstand, Reigate ?A band performs in a park, possibly at Reigate, Surrey Date: circa 1905
Morning Dress 1815Woman 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
Father and Daughter / SandA Father (or possibly Grandfather) and his daughter have a fun time playing in the sandpit. Date: 1950s
Woman with Ironed TowelsA smiling young woman carries some ironed towels and sheets; a wholsesome testament to the virtues of clean living. Date: 1930s
Morning Dress March 1801Long-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
Traveller in SwitzerlandA 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
Girls with Boy in PramThree 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
Edna May in RenaissanceEDNA MAY (1878 1948), Actress, in the role of a Renaissance heroine (possibly Juliet) Date: 1905
M Antoinette / Bosselmannqueen of Louis XVI, wearing a necklace - possibly the one which caused such a scandal ? Date: 1755 - 1793
Lady Dressing Circa 1860A 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
Hotel Foyer FashionsWell-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
Comet of 1811 / AnonA 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
Comet of 1811 / Mag. PittA comet seen in 1811, quite possibly the same one which was seen at daybreak from Otterbourne Hill, Winchester on October 15th. Date: 1811
Quex House with carView 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
Group of Charabancs (left to right - AEG, Thornycroft, Maudslay), Possibly Bolton, Lancashire, England. Bolton registrations. Date: 1910s
Group of People, Very possibly Hastings, EnglandGroup of People, Very possibly Hastings, Sussex, England. Date: 1916
The Village, Knossington, EnglandThe 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)
Wolseley Vintage Car, Deal, EnglandWolseley 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
Edwardian Men Caught on Camera, Possibly Sulgrave Area, England. Date: 1900s
Possibly Hullbridge Theatre, England. Date: 1950s
Possibly Hullbridge Council, England. Date: 1950s
Vintage Car (possibly a Belsize), Shakespeare HotelVintage Car (awaiting identification - possibly a Belsize), Shakespeare Hotel, England. Prop. J Wagner Date: 1910s
Vintage Car (possibly a Model T Ford Landaulet)Vintage Car (awaiting identification - possibly a Model T Ford Landaulet), England. Date: 1910s
Vintage Car Wreck on Ship (possibly a Morris)Vintage Car Wreck on Ship (awaiting identification - possibly a Morris), England. Date: 1920s
Vintage Car (possibly a 1911 Humber), DenbighshireVintage Car (awaiting identification - possibly a 1911 Humber), near Abergele, Denbighshire, Wales. Showing Lord Methuen alighting his Landaulet Date: 1913
Earl Haig - Between the Wars, Italy. Possibly in Italy Date: 1920s
Vintage Car, CambridgeVintage Car (awaiting identification - possibly a Chevrolet), Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. Date: 1920s
Golfing Party, Unknown location, England. Possibly Wolverhampton Date: 1920s
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
Vintage Delivery Van (awaiting identification - possibly a Ford), Colne, near Nelson, Lancashire, England. Brown Bros - Confectioners Date: 1930s