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Riviera Collection (page 3)

Background imageRiviera Collection: Sunset over the Massif de l Esterel, a Mediterranean coastal mountain range - as viewed

Sunset over the Massif de l Esterel, a Mediterranean coastal mountain range - as viewed from Cannes, Cote d Azur, France. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageRiviera Collection: Comic postcard, Middle-aged spinster and doctor Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Middle-aged spinster and doctor Date: 20th century

Background imageRiviera Collection: Lord Plender, head of the world-famous firm of chartered accountants, and Lady Plender

Lord Plender, head of the world-famous firm of chartered accountants, and Lady Plender, daughter of Mr. Peter George Laurie, taking in the sun and air at Monte Carlo. Date: 1938

Background imageRiviera Collection: Monna Delta enjoying the Riviera at Cannes

Monna Delta enjoying the Riviera at Cannes and Eden Roc at Cap d Antibes, 1927 giving a bathing-suit parade Date: 1927

Background imageRiviera Collection: A party of British high society Belles at Cap d Antibes

A party of British high society Belles at Cap d Antibes
A party of British high society Belles sunbathing at Cap d Antibes, 1927 with Miss Fletcher-Mossop, Miss Sheldon, the Vicomtesse de Sibour, Mrs Gerald Thompson and Mrs Mountain Date: 1927

Background imageRiviera Collection: An image of The Hermitage, one of Monte Carlo s

An image of The Hermitage, one of Monte Carlo s
An image of The Hermitage, one of Monte Carlos most select hotels, 1927 with text about the automobile rally of Monte Carlo organised by the International Sporting Club Date: 1927

Background imageRiviera Collection: Star-Shine and Sun-Shine on the Riviera, well

Star-Shine and Sun-Shine on the Riviera, well known actresses (Mlle Arlette Dorgere, The Guy Sisters, Evelyn Laye, Mlle Falconetti and Betty Balfour) sketched at Monte Carlo, 1927 by A

Background imageRiviera Collection: Riviera Rivalry as Tennis and Fashion hold their

Riviera Rivalry as Tennis and Fashion hold their courts at Cannes, 1927. Fashion sketches by A. Fried of Miss L. Dibble, Lady Dudley, Lady Dunedin and Miss Greville Soames Date: 1927

Background imageRiviera Collection: Revelations from the Riviera -What the smartest

Revelations from the Riviera -What the smartest
Revelations from the Riviera (1927) - What the smartest women wear at Monte Carlo is prophetic of what will be worn in London and Paris in the subsequent seasons

Background imageRiviera Collection: Feature about society on the Cote D Azur, 1925

Feature about society on the Cote D Azur, 1925 with a sketch of fashions seen at a gala dinner at the Ambassadeurs Restaurant, Cannes (models from Alice Bernard and Margraine-Lacroix)

Background imageRiviera Collection: Impressions of the Mimosa Fete at Cannes, 1925

Impressions of the Mimosa Fete at Cannes, 1925
Impressions of the Mimosa Fete at Cannes, 1926 by Hemjic 2/2 Date: 1925

Background imageRiviera Collection: A view of the Hotel Metropole, Monte Carlo, 1926

A view of the Hotel Metropole, Monte Carlo, 1926 Date: 1925

Background imageRiviera Collection: A portrait of the American dancer Nina Payne

A portrait of the American dancer Nina Payne, dancing in Nice, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageRiviera Collection: Portrait of the tennis star Suzanne Lenglen, on the Riviera

Portrait of the tennis star Suzanne Lenglen, on the Riviera, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageRiviera Collection: Five fashion sketches by Hemjic on the Riviera, 1925

Five fashion sketches by Hemjic on the Riviera, 1925 at the Croisette Cannes. Models from Drecoll, Callot and Alice Bernard Date: 1925

Background imageRiviera Collection: Fashion sketches by Hemjic enroute to the Riviera, 1925

Fashion sketches by Hemjic enroute to the Riviera, 1925 - travelling suits and coats from O Rossen, Alice Bernard, Jean Patou and Rodier Date: 1925

Background imageRiviera Collection: Three Spring Parisian frocks for the Riviera, 1925

Three Spring Parisian frocks for the Riviera, 1925. On left is a dress of blue and white foulard from Lucien Lelong, centre is a dress of blue and white crepe de Chine

Background imageRiviera Collection: Two outfits designed by Soulie for the Riviera, 1925

Two outfits designed by Soulie for the Riviera, 1925
Two outfits designed by Soulie suitable for the dansants on the Riviera, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageRiviera Collection: Three frocks and furs for the French Riviera, 1925

Three frocks and furs for the French Riviera, 1925 - top right from Chantal, bottom left from Phillipe and Gaston and right from Fourrures Max Date: 1925

Background imageRiviera Collection: Three suits designed by Souile for the South of France, 1925

Three suits designed by Souile for the South of France, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageRiviera Collection: A Sketch by Hemjie of the Dolly Sisters at

A Sketch by Hemjie of the Dolly Sisters at the battle of the flowers, Cannes, Cote d Azur, 1927 dressed by Jean Patou Date: 1927

Background imageRiviera Collection: Lady Lettice Lygon by Olive Snell

Lady Lettice Lygon by Olive Snell
Lady Lettice Cotterell (nÚÑáLygon) (1906-1973), Wife of Sir Richard Charles Geers Cotterell, 5th Bt; daughter of 7th Earl Beauchamp. Lygon family possible inspiration for Waughs Brideshead Revisited

Background imageRiviera Collection: Viscountess Weymouth

Viscountess Weymouth pictured on holiday (probably on the Riviera) by Olive Snell. She was formerly the Hon. Daphne Winifred Louise Vivian (1904-1997), and married Viscount Weymouth in 1927 Date: 1929

Background imageRiviera Collection: An Al Fresco Ball in France

An Al Fresco Ball in France
An al fresco ball in Paris, perhaps, since the scene is framed by palm trees, on the fashionable French Riviera. The cabaret turn in the spotlight is a pair of dancers

Background imageRiviera Collection: Riviera Refections by Dell Leigh (1 / 2)

Riviera Refections by Dell Leigh (1 / 2)
Riviera Refections by Dell Leigh (1/2) - To the Riviera by Car (illustration by Helen McKie) and photograph showing holidaymakers on the Croisette at Cannes, France. Date: 1931

Background imageRiviera Collection: Riviera Refections by Dell Leigh (2 / 2)

Riviera Refections by Dell Leigh (2 / 2)
Riviera Refections by Dell Leigh (2/2) - Sunward-bound through France - On the Blue Train (illustration by Helen McKie) and photograph showing speedboating on the Cote d-Azur. Date: 1931

Background imageRiviera Collection: Lady Castlerosse in Cannes

Lady Castlerosse in Cannes
Lady Castlerosse, formerly Miss Doris Delavigne, pictured with Mr John McMullen cruising off Cannes. Date: 1931

Background imageRiviera Collection: Statue of Edward VII outside the Casino, Cannes

Statue of Edward VII outside the Casino, Cannes
A statue erected to honour King Edward VII, situated outside the Municipal Casino at Cannes, South of France. Promotional postcard for Monsieur Barraja (Yacht Agent) Date: circa 1912

Background imageRiviera Collection: A scene of a tree lined avenue in Cannes, 1920s

A scene of a tree lined avenue in Cannes, 1920s Date: 1920s

Background imageRiviera Collection: the world famous Caf de Paris at Monte Carlo, 1922

the world famous Caf de Paris at Monte Carlo, 1922 Date: 1922

Background imageRiviera Collection: Michael Rinder and May Vivian dance at Riviera Palace Hotel

Michael Rinder and May Vivian dance at Riviera Palace Hotel
Michael Rinder and May Vivian dancing at the Riviera Palace Hotel, Monte Carlo, 1924 Date: 1924

Background imageRiviera Collection: Riviera fashion on the Victoria Embankment, London

Riviera fashion on the Victoria Embankment, London
Woman in a wide-brimmed hat and sleeveless outfit strolling along the Embankment during a heat wave in July 1932. The Sphere comments on the fashions in London giving the city " the atmosphere

Background imageRiviera Collection: Dickie Gordon and Walter Crisham at Eden Roc

Dickie Gordon and Walter Crisham at Eden Roc
Dorothy Mary " Dickie" Fellowes-Gordon (3 August 1891 11 August 1991) Scottish socialite, coal industry heiress and singer, companion of Elsa Maxwell

Background imageRiviera Collection: Prince Andrew of Greece at Monte Carlo

Prince Andrew of Greece at Monte Carlo
Prince Andrew of Greece, father of the Duke of Edinburgh pictured with Grand Duke Dmitri, pictured poolside at Monte Carlo Beach on the French Riviera

Background imageRiviera Collection: Prince Andrew of Greece at Cannes

Prince Andrew of Greece at Cannes
Prince Andrew of Greece, father of the current Duke of Edinburgh, pictured at Cannes in the company of Margot Hambling, David Townsend and Gilbert Beale, whose yacht was in Cannes Harbour

Background imageRiviera Collection: Cocktail time at Cap d Antibes, Marquise de Casa Maury

Cocktail time at Cap d Antibes, Marquise de Casa Maury
Enjoying cocktails at Cap D Antibes - the Marquise de Casa Maury, formerly Miss Paula Gellibrand, seated at a beach side cafÚáÀith a friend

Background imageRiviera Collection: Personalities on the beach

Personalities on the beach -- Hon Mrs Richard Norton, the wife of Lord Grantleys heir. Date: 1930

Background imageRiviera Collection: Personalities beside the pool and on the beach

Personalities beside the pool and on the beach -- Lady Cynthia Mosley by the bathing pool, Cap d Antibes (top) and Cocktail Time

Background imageRiviera Collection: Sun worshippers at Eden Roc

Sun worshippers at Eden Roc at Cap D Antibes on the French Riviera. A favourite rendezvous of wealthy Brits during the inter-war years when tanning became ultra-fashionable. 1930

Background imageRiviera Collection: Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow at Monte Carlo Beach pool

Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow at Monte Carlo Beach pool
Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow, formerly Miss Barbara Hutton, the Woolworth heiress pictured by the Monte Carlo Beach Hotel swimming pool on the French Riviera. 1936

Background imageRiviera Collection: Count & Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow at Monte Carlo Beach

Count & Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow at Monte Carlo Beach
Count and Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow, formerly Barbara Hutton, the Woolworth heiress, lunching beside the pool at Monte Carlo Beach on the French Riviera. Date: 1936

Background imageRiviera Collection: Society on a speedboat at Monte Carlo

Society on a speedboat at Monte Carlo
On a speed-boat near the Summer Sporting Club, Monte Carlo, the Hon. Kay Norton (right), Mrs Richard Hoffman of New York (left) and (in the foreground), Lady Castlerosse

Background imageRiviera Collection: Barbara Hutton swimming at Monte Carlo beach

Barbara Hutton swimming at Monte Carlo beach
Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow, aka the Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton, having a swimming lesson in the Monte Carlo Beach swimming pool on the French Riviera. Date: 1936

Background imageRiviera Collection: Gertrude Lawrence at La Caponcina on French Riviera

Gertrude Lawrence at La Caponcina on French Riviera
Front cover of The Bystander featuring British actress Gertrude Lawrence pictured holidaying at the Villa Caponcina on the French Riviera, the home of the fashion design Captain Edward Molyneux

Background imageRiviera Collection: Florence Gould in costume for the Perian Gala, Juan les Pins

Florence Gould in costume for the Perian Gala, Juan les Pins
Florence Gould, wife of Frank Jay Gould, the famous millionaire and controlling genius behind the Palais de la Mediterranee at Nice

Background imageRiviera Collection: Juan les Pins advertisement, 1931

Juan les Pins advertisement, 1931
Advertorial for the resort of Juan les Pins on the French Riviera, tempted readers with the promise of endless sunshine, beach pyjamas and the terribly modern Hotel Provencal. Date: 1931

Background imageRiviera Collection: Bystanders on the Riviera

Bystanders on the Riviera
Aperitif time at the CafÚáñe Paris, Monte Carlo. The group in the right foreground shows Mr. W. A. Hiatt, who looked after the financial interests of millionaire and Riviera personality

Background imageRiviera Collection: Bystanders on the Riviera - E. G. Oakley Beuttler & wife

Bystanders on the Riviera - E. G. Oakley Beuttler & wife
Wing-Commander aand Mrs E. G. Oakley-Beuttler enjoying the Riviera sunshine in Cannes. Beuttler was a humorous artist and regular contributor to The Bystander magazine. Date: 1931



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