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Spots Collection

Background imageSpots Collection: Salmo stomachicus, or Gillaroo

Salmo stomachicus, or Gillaroo, also known as Gizzard Trout, a variety of trout inhabiting Lough Melvin, Ireland. Date: 1879

Background imageSpots Collection: Rickmansworth / Herts / 50S

Rickmansworth / Herts / 50S
A sylvan glimpse in one of Rickmansworths pretty lanes, one of the beauty spots of Hertfordshire

Background imageSpots Collection: Jockey / Johnny Dines 20C

Jockey / Johnny Dines 20C
Johnny Dines, jockey, in the colours of Mr Adam Boazman

Background imageSpots Collection: Paris Cabarets, Ciel and Enfer (Heaven and Hell)

Paris Cabarets, Ciel and Enfer (Heaven and Hell)
The cabarets of Heaven and Hell (Le Ciel et LEnfer) in the Boulevard de Clichy, Montmartre, Paris. Date: circa 1905

Background imageSpots Collection: (The Morning After of a Faun) Le Lendemain d un Faune (or

(The Morning After of a Faun) Le Lendemain d un Faune (or, What an Afternoon ) - The Great success of the new ballet L Apres-Midi d un Faune in which the faun, failing to abduct the nymph herself

Background imageSpots Collection: WW2 Poster -- ENSA Entertainments, Swing Vogue

WW2 Poster -- ENSA Entertainments, Swing Vogue
Photolithograph poster inscribed NaFI presents ENSA Entertainments for HM Forces. Its modern, its new, its bright, its Swing Vogue

Background imageSpots Collection: Salmo fario, or Common Trout

Salmo fario, or Common Trout
Salmo fario (Salmo trutta morpha fario), or Common Trout, also known as Brown Trout. Date: 1879

Background imageSpots Collection: Salmo ferox, or Ferox Trout

Salmo ferox, or Ferox Trout, also known as Lake Trout, or Great Lake Trout. Date: 1879

Background imageSpots Collection: Gaidropsarus vulgaris, or Three-Bearded Rockling

Gaidropsarus vulgaris, or Three-Bearded Rockling, also known as Whistler and Whistle-Fish. Date: 1864

Background imageSpots Collection: RAF Lancasters over Berlin; Second World War, 1943

RAF Lancasters over Berlin; Second World War, 1943
Illustration showing Royal Air Force Lancaster heavy bombers heading towards their target of Berlin, during the Autumn of 1943

Background imageSpots Collection: Textile Collage 1928

Textile Collage 1928
A collage of various women and textiles : checks, spots, stripes &c

Background imageSpots Collection: Funghi / Cordier 2 1876

Funghi / Cordier 2 1876
AGARICUS MUSCARIUS (poisonous)

Background imageSpots Collection: Comic postcard, Plump holidaymakers in the sea

Comic postcard, Plump holidaymakers in the sea Date: 20th century

Background imageSpots Collection: Africa - Two Cheetahs

Africa - Two Cheetahs
Africa - A pair of Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus), a large cat and the fastest land animal. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageSpots Collection: Africa - Leopard

Africa - Leopard (Panthera pardus), one of the five extant species in the genus Panthera. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageSpots Collection: Africa - Cheetah

Africa - Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), a large cat and the fastest land animal. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageSpots Collection: Comic postcard, Plump holidaymakers in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump holidaymakers in the sea Date: 20th century

Background imageSpots Collection: Comic postcard, Little girl with infectious disease Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl with infectious disease Date: early 20th century

Background imageSpots Collection: WW2 - There's A Hun Plane!

WW2 - There's A Hun Plane!
A short story illustration which shows a military man sitting with a girl, he spots an enemy plane in the sky and prepares to get down! Date: circa 1940

Background imageSpots Collection: King Charles I taking the Speaker's Chair

King Charles I taking the Speaker's Chair in a failed attempt to arrest five MPs for treason Date: 1642

Background imageSpots Collection: Some ideas and instructions for home knitting projects - a twin set

Some ideas and instructions for home knitting projects - a twin set, and woollen stockings. Date: 1943

Background imageSpots Collection: Designs for women's summer dresses

Designs for women's summer dresses. The patterns were available to order for home dressmakers. Date: 1932

Background imageSpots Collection: Butterflies and Moths, Plate 3, Papiliones, Nymphalidae

Butterflies and Moths, Plate 3, Papiliones, Nymphalidae. Date: 1896

Background imageSpots Collection: Original Artwork - A little spotty pig from Noahs Ark

Original Artwork - A little spotty pig from Noahs Ark - Christmas design. Date: circa 1937

Background imageSpots Collection: Original Artwork - Budget for Lewiss Summer Sale

Original Artwork - Budget for Lewiss Summer Sale
Original Artwork - Design for a Lewiss Summer Sale promotional item or advertisement - Woman in a wide-brimmed spotty hat checking the money in her purse. Date: circa 1937

Background imageSpots Collection: Place marker - Jack Horner

Place marker - Jack Horner
Place marker - Heres __________s Corner! cries Jack Horner. Date: circa 1937

Background imageSpots Collection: Original Artwork - little patched-up blue fabric dog

Original Artwork - little patched-up blue fabric dog, holding a yellow flower. Date: circa 1937

Background imageSpots Collection: Original Artwork - Noahs Lion with black spots

Original Artwork - Noahs Lion with black spots
Original Artwork - The Lion in Noahs Ark with black spots - Christmas design. Date: circa 1937

Background imageSpots Collection: Original Artwork - Noahs Elephant with red spots

Original Artwork - Noahs Elephant with red spots
Original Artwork - The Elephant in Noahs Ark with red spots - Christmas design. Date: circa 1937

Background imageSpots Collection: Postcard design - A Colds a horrid thing to get

Postcard design - A Colds a horrid thing to get. Little girl blowing her nose with a handkerchief. Date: circa 1937

Background imageSpots Collection: First leopard cubs born in England, 1934

First leopard cubs born in England, 1934
First leopard cubs born in England, Chessington Zoo, 1934

Background imageSpots Collection: Four Cloche Hats. 1 - Striped crochet cloche in red, white

Four Cloche Hats. 1 - Striped crochet cloche in red, white and blue by Jane Gozzet at Spice No.1 accompanied by patriotic bead and pearl earrings from Harrods

Background imageSpots Collection: The Bayswater Conduit

The Bayswater Conduit
From 1439 until 1812 the Bayswater Conduit carried water from Baynards Watering to supply the City of London and the area around was one of Londons beauty spots. Date: 1875

Background imageSpots Collection: Anne-Louise-Benedicte de Bourbon, Duchess

Anne-Louise-Benedicte de Bourbon, Duchess of Maine, 1676-1753

Background imageSpots Collection: Red Grouse in flight

Red Grouse in flight. Date: 1957

Background imageSpots Collection: Diamond Finch

Diamond Finch. Date: 1933

Background imageSpots Collection: Australian Crimson Finch

Australian Crimson Finch. Date: 1933

Background imageSpots Collection: Zebra Finch

Zebra Finch. Date: 1933

Background imageSpots Collection: Lizard Canary

Lizard Canary. Date: 1933

Background imageSpots Collection: Girl in a frilly pink dress on a cutout birthday card

Girl in a frilly pink dress on a cutout birthday card. circa early 20th century

Background imageSpots Collection: Paper Doll in a spotted dress

Paper Doll in a spotted dress, holding a bow and arrow

Background imageSpots Collection: Woman wearing teagown 1905

Woman wearing teagown 1905
Woman wearing a long teagown in pale pink crepe-de-chine, almost transparent silky quality and a new soft spotted lace with little lattice work motifs sleeves, available at Marshall & Snelgrove s

Background imageSpots Collection: Womens blouses 1905

Womens blouses 1905
Two models wearing charming blouses, available from Peter Robinson store

Background imageSpots Collection: Womens clothing 1929

Womens clothing 1929
Loose weaves a feature of new woollen. Early spring womens frocks made from trelya wool. 1929

Background imageSpots Collection: Prionailurus bengalensis, Leopard cat

Prionailurus bengalensis, Leopard cat
Watercolour from John Reeves Collection; c.1820s Date: 1820

Background imageSpots Collection: Broad-Finned, Tail-Spotted, and One-Spotted Goby

Broad-Finned, Tail-Spotted, and One-Spotted Goby
Broad-Finned Goby (Gobius biocellatus), Tail-Spotted Goby (Gobius attenuatus), and One-Spotted Goby (Gobius unipunctatus). Date: 1863

Background imageSpots Collection: WW2 birthday card, dog and two cats

WW2 birthday card, dog and two cats
WW2 pop-up birthday card (inside), a spotted dog and two black cats with binoculars as fire watchers and aircraft spotters, All Good Wishes and the Best of Luck! Date: circa 1942

Background imageSpots Collection: Baby Scouts -- out at sea

Baby Scouts -- out at sea
Baby Scouts -- And when he gets a little tired of that, he cruises round the ocean in his hat. Date: 1900

Background imageSpots Collection: 2 DALMATIANS / 1965

2 DALMATIANS / 1965
CHAMPION BERRICOT BUCCANEER and COLONSAY SEA CORAL These two dogs stand and gaze thoughtfully into the distance. Owner: Kaufmann. Date: 1965

Background imageSpots Collection: STRIPED & SPOTTED C. 1911 STRIPED & SPOTTED C. 1911

STRIPED & SPOTTED C. 1911 STRIPED & SPOTTED C. 1911
A high waisted narrow line dress in spots & stripes with a hobble skirt with a box pleated hem to aid mobility, a wrap over corsage, sash & long sleeves with ruffled cuffs Date: circa 1911

Background imageSpots Collection: MALE TYPE / BEAU NASH 1700

MALE TYPE / BEAU NASH 1700
Richard Beau Nash: the famous dandy at the dressing table, applying beauty spots. Date: circa 1700

Background imageSpots Collection: CIRCUS CLOWN AND HORSES

CIRCUS CLOWN AND HORSES
A clown and two trained horses. Date: late 19th century

Background imageSpots Collection: EVENING DRESS 1819

EVENING DRESS 1819
Gauze round dress with pink spots over white satin slip; flounces of blond lace at the hem. The bodice is cut low revealing the shoulders & is trimmed with bows. Date: 1819

Background imageSpots Collection: DALMATIAN / PUPS IN BASKET

DALMATIAN / PUPS IN BASKET
CHAMPION RUGLEY BEAUTYS EYES Owned by Mrs Hebe Bedwell. Date: 1923

Background imageSpots Collection: Woman wearing spotted blouse 1930s

Woman wearing spotted blouse 1930s
A spotted blouse style jacket worn with a skirt. Date: 1930s

Background imageSpots Collection: Green Spots Slinky Stockings - Murrays Cabaret Club Costu

Green Spots Slinky Stockings - Murrays Cabaret Club Costu
Green Spots Slinky Stockings - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Background imageSpots Collection: Victorian Scrap - Circus Clown

Victorian Scrap - Circus Clown - Here we are again! late 19th century

Background imageSpots Collection: Montmartre Cabarets

Montmartre Cabarets
The cabarets DU CIEL ET DE L ENFER on the Boulevard de Clichy, two celebrated night spots offering a choice of entertainment, divine or diabolical Date: circa 1905

Background imageSpots Collection: Salvelinus alpinus, or Arctic Char

Salvelinus alpinus, or Arctic Char, this particular one described as the Torgoch of Llanberris (Llanberis, Snowdonia), a rare cold water fish of the Salmonidae family. Date: 1865

Background imageSpots Collection: Salmo salar, or Parr and Samlet

Salmo salar, or Parr and Samlet
Salmo salar (Salmo salmulus) Parr and Samlet, also known as Branlin, Palmer Trout, Trotter, Hipper and Farthing Trout. Date: 1865

Background imageSpots Collection: The Superb Lily

The Superb Lily, engraved by W Ward after Philip Reinagle, in a book entitled The Temple of Flora by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837). The book was published between 1799 and 1807. Date: 1799

Background imageSpots Collection: A large Leopard reclining on a branch

A large Leopard reclining on a branch
A male Leopard (Panthera pardus) sitting in the substantial lower branches of a tree in sub-Saharan Africa. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageSpots Collection: A leopard resting on a rainforest branch

A leopard resting on a rainforest branch
An adult leopard (Panthera pardus) resting on the substantial lower branch of a rainforest tree in sub-Saharan Africa. Painting by Maloclm Greensmith

Background imageSpots Collection: A Leopard sitting in a tree

A Leopard sitting in a tree
A male Leopard (Panthera pardus) sitting in the substantial lower branches of a tree in sub-Saharan Africa. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageSpots Collection: A portrait of a Leopard

A portrait of a Leopard
A reproduction of a portrait painting of a Leopard (Panthera pardus) by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageSpots Collection: Two clowns with an umbrella on a Victorian scrap

Two clowns with an umbrella on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSpots Collection: Moth on a handmade Christmas card

Moth on a handmade Christmas card, with a handwritten label and a little pink bag, perhaps containing pot pourri. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSpots Collection: A South African Man with skin pigmentation condition

A South African Man with skin pigmentation condition
A South African Man with the skin pigmentation condition vitiligo, creating a remarkable patched appearance, captioned here as Leopard Skin (!). Date: circa 1900

Background imageSpots Collection: Young Trout, Salmon Parr, and Smelt

Young Trout, Salmon Parr, and Smelt
Young Trout (Salmo cambricus or Salmo trutta, also known as Young Salmon, Silver Salmon, Sea Trout, Sewen and Sewin), Salmon Parr (Salmo salar, Salmo salmulus)

Background imageSpots Collection: Salmo coecifer, or Loch Leven Trout

Salmo coecifer, or Loch Leven Trout, a subspecies of Brown Trout (Salmo trutta). Date: 1879

Background imageSpots Collection: Salmo trutta, or Brown Trout

Salmo trutta, or Brown Trout, also known as Grey Trout, Bull Trout, Sea Truff and Pugtrout. Date: 1879

Background imageSpots Collection: Salmo trutta, or Salmon Trout

Salmo trutta, or Salmon Trout. Date: 1879

Background imageSpots Collection: Salmo salar, or Atlantic Salmon (male)

Salmo salar, or Atlantic Salmon (male), a freshwater and marine variety. Date: 1879

Background imageSpots Collection: Salvelinus alpinus alpinus, or Alpine Char

Salvelinus alpinus alpinus, or Alpine Char (also known as Arctic Char), a member of the Salmonidae family. Date: 1865

Background imageSpots Collection: Salvelinus willoughbii, or Willoughbys Char

Salvelinus willoughbii, or Willoughbys Char
Leuciscus leuciscus, or Common Dace, a freshwater or brackish water fish of the Cyprinidae family. Described here as Graining. Date: 1865

Background imageSpots Collection: Pleuronectes platessa, or European Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa, or European Plaice, a species of flatfish. Date: 1864

Background imageSpots Collection: Pholis gunnellus, or Rock Gunnel

Pholis gunnellus, or Rock Gunnel, also known as Butterfish, Swordick, Gunnel and Nine Eyes, an eel-like fish. Date: 1863

Background imageSpots Collection: Scomber scombrus, or Atlantic Mackerel

Scomber scombrus, or Atlantic Mackerel. Date: 1863

Background imageSpots Collection: WW1 - HMS Birmingham sinking the German U-15 U-Boat

WW1 - HMS Birmingham sinking the German U-15 U-Boat
WW1 - On 9 August 1914, HMS Birmingham spotted the German submarine U-15, whose engines had failed as she lay stopped on the surface in heavy fog, off Fair Isle

Background imageSpots Collection: Clouded LEOPARD - snarling

Clouded LEOPARD - snarling (Neofelis nebulosa). Distribution: Nepal - South China. Sumatra, Borneo and Taiwan

Background imageSpots Collection: Taking advantage of the situation

Taking advantage of the situation

Background imageSpots Collection: Zanzibar - Swahili Girl in a spotty hat and outfit

Zanzibar - Swahili Girl in a spotty hat and outfit Date: 1911

Background imageSpots Collection: Blitz in London -- burnt out cargo ship, Rotherhithe, WW2

Blitz in London -- burnt out cargo ship, Rotherhithe, WW2
Blitz in London -- a close up of a burnt out cargo ship in the Surrey Commercial Docks, Rotherhithe, SE London. Firefighters continue to damp down hot-spots of fire within the ship

Background imageSpots Collection: A Cheetah in full flight

A Cheetah in full flight
A Cheetah running at full speed. Pen, ink and wash drawing by Raymond Sheppard



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