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Background imageSuccessful Collection: Pola Negri / Flowers

Pola Negri / Flowers
POLA NEGRI (Appolonia Chalupek) Polish-born actress who went to Hollywood in the 1920s and was successful in silent films Date: 1897 - 1987

Background imageSuccessful Collection: LIGHT CRUISER EMDEN

LIGHT CRUISER EMDEN
Launched in 1908, the German light cruiser Emden was highly successful during the early part of the Great War, before being sunk by HMS Sydney in November 1914 Date: circa 1914

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Jean Comte Dunois

Jean Comte Dunois
JEAN COMTE DE DUNOIS Le Batarde d Orleans French soldier, very successful against the English during the 100 Years War Date: 1403 - 1468

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Pola Negri / Ross Postcard

Pola Negri / Ross Postcard
POLA NEGRI (Appolonia Chalupek) Polish-born actress who went to Hollywood in the 1920s and was successful in silent films Date: 1897 -1987

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Italians in Kenya

Italians in Kenya
East Africa : the Italians continue their successful advance through East Africa and attack the British base at Mojale, Kenya Date: August 1940

Background imageSuccessful Collection: George Bidder (Older)

George Bidder (Older)
GEORGE PARKER BIDDER Child prodigy who grew up to be a successful engineer. Date: 1806 - 1878

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Farman Biplane

Farman Biplane
Henry Farman, an Englishman working in France, made many spectacular flights in his very successful biplane : here he is depicted flying from Chalons to Reims Date: 1909

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Elections of 1852 by Phiz

Elections of 1852 by Phiz
Two contrasting images of a successful party candidate leaning from the window of a tavern to receive the congratulations of his supporters

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Les Robinsons Lunaires, title page

Les Robinsons Lunaires, title page
(The lunar family Robinson) A balloon is carried to the Moon, but make a successful return to Earth

Background imageSuccessful Collection: La Belle Otero

La Belle Otero
Carolina Otero, Spanish actress and dancer seen here as La Dominicaine, the very successful piece in which she is appearing at Parisiana

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Major General The Earl of Cavan / Stamp

Major General The Earl of Cavan / Stamp
Field Marshal FREDERICK RUDOLF LAMBART, 10th Earl of Cavan (1865 - 1946) (Field Marshal LORD CAVAN) Successful British commander during the First World War

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Pancake Day at Westminster School

Pancake Day at Westminster School
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) at Westminster School -- the pancake is tossed, and the boys compete to get the largest portion, the winner receiving a guinea

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Rest after Day Shooting

Rest after Day Shooting
A satisfied man rests at home with his two dogs after a successful days shooting

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Whos Hamilton? Theatre poster

Whos Hamilton? Theatre poster
A coloured illustrated poster advertising a successful humourous play Whos Hamilton by Keith Lonsdale

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Come on, Major, he won t bite by Merlin Enabnit

Come on, Major, he won t bite by Merlin Enabnit
Blonde pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) wearing a black strapless dress with the skirt split to reveal shapely stockinged legs. By her feet is a small Pomeranian-type dog

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Invitation by Merlin Enabnit

Invitation by Merlin Enabnit
Pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) dressed in a floral print bikini and sitting by a birch tree. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Good measure by Merlin Enabnit

Good measure by Merlin Enabnit
Blonde, voluptuous pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) wearing a red swimming costume and holding a measuring tape. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageSuccessful Collection: No, Colonel, You ve got the wrong number by Merlin Enabnit

No, Colonel, You ve got the wrong number by Merlin Enabnit
Back view of a dark-haired pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979). She is wearing a transparent pink and blue dress and speaking on a red telephone

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Well, George I m no iceberg by Merlin Enabnit

Well, George I m no iceberg by Merlin Enabnit
Festive pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) dressed in a revealing dress of scarlet with white fur trim and white boots

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Merlin blues by Merlin Enabnit

Merlin blues by Merlin Enabnit
Blonde pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit, posing coquettishly behind a midnight blue blanket. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Well, Warden, Hows this for a siren suit? by Merlin Enabnit

Well, Warden, Hows this for a siren suit? by Merlin Enabnit
Red-headed pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) dressed in a transparent negligee. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Climbing rose by Merlin Enabnit

Climbing rose by Merlin Enabnit
Voluptuous pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) clad in a pink swimming costume and bathing cap climbing a ladder. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Coastal Command by Merlin Enabnit

Coastal Command by Merlin Enabnit
Pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) posed coquettishly in a pink swimsuit and large sun hat with a bronzed coast guard

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Brown study by Merlin Enabnit

Brown study by Merlin Enabnit
Brunette pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) posed behind an armchair. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Why, I ve known him since he was so high by Merlin Enabnit

Why, I ve known him since he was so high by Merlin Enabnit
Brunette pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) dressed in a satin pyjama suit. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Melting Appeal by Merlin Enabnit

Melting Appeal by Merlin Enabnit
Pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) dressed in a festive, scarlet snowsuit and posing with a snowman. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Daddy always tells me to keep cool by Merlin Enabnit

Daddy always tells me to keep cool by Merlin Enabnit
Curvaceous pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) posed provocatively, dressed in a black swimsuit and large sun hat. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background imageSuccessful Collection: If thats all you can think of, we d better go to the movies

If thats all you can think of, we d better go to the movies
Red-haired pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) posed provocatively wearing a figure-hugging strapless orange gown and black evening gloves

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Lawson Wood in Uniform

Lawson Wood in Uniform
Photograph of Clarence Lawson Wood (1878-1957), successful illustrator and comic artist. Pictured in uniform during World War One when he was a balloonist with the RFC

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Flight-Lt. Learoyd attacking the Dortmund-Ems Canal; Second

Flight-Lt. Learoyd attacking the Dortmund-Ems Canal; Second
Illustration showing a Royal Air Force Handley-Page Hampden bomber, commanded by Flight-Lieutenant R.A.B. Learoyd, bombing the Dortmund-Ems canal near Munster in Germany, 12th August 1940. Flight-Lt

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Allied Paratroops over Wesel; Second World War, 1945

Allied Paratroops over Wesel; Second World War, 1945
Aerial photograph showing Allied Airborne forces parachuting down into the Rees / Wesel area of Germany during Operation Varsity in March 1945

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Turks Take Rhodes

Turks Take Rhodes
The Ottoman empire has another go at Rhodes, and this time they are successful : the Knights of St John are defeated and expelled, and the island is under Turkish rule

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Enlisting for War

Enlisting for War
Enlisting for Charles XIIs rash war with Russia : though initially successful, he will ultimately be decisively defeated at Poltowa in 1709

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Herbert Hoover

Herbert Hoover
The successful candidate in the Presidential Election in America; Herbert Hoover the Republican Partys candidate for the Presidency

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Amreica. Photographs from America. Sicard, on the Yuba

Amreica. Photographs from America. Sicard, on the Yuba
The town of Sicard was set up on the banks of the Yuba by an old provencal sailor called Sicard, one of the first successful gold miners in the region

Background imageSuccessful Collection: van Riebeek Landing at the Cape of Good Hope, 1652

van Riebeek Landing at the Cape of Good Hope, 1652
Illustration of Johann van Riebeek landing at the Cape of Good Hope in 1652, from the Illustrated London News, 8th October 1927

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Dr. Howard Demonstrating Resuscitation, Royal Humane Society

Dr. Howard Demonstrating Resuscitation, Royal Humane Society
Engraving showing Dr. Howard, Medical Officer of New York Harbour, demonstrating his resusciation technique at the Receiving House of the Royal Humane Society, Hyde Park, London 1878

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Johnson Saves for Leeds, Highbury, 1925

Johnson Saves for Leeds, Highbury, 1925
Photograph showing Johnson, the Leeds Goalkeeper, pushing a shot wide of his goal post, 1925. Although Johnson was successful this time

Background imageSuccessful Collection: General Ducrots Forces crossing the Marne; Franco-Prussian

General Ducrots Forces crossing the Marne; Franco-Prussian
Illustration showing French troops, under the command of General Ducrot, crossing the Marne River to launch a counter attack against the Prussians, 29th November 1870

Background imageSuccessful Collection: The Zulu war. Fort Helpmakaar. Field auction of the effects

The Zulu war. Fort Helpmakaar. Field auction of the effects
Isandlwana was the scene of the British armys most humiliating defeat at the hands of the Zulus, slightly assuaged by the successful defence of Rorkes Drift later the same day, January 22nd 1879

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Mr Siever leaving court

Mr Siever leaving court
Mr Robert Siever, a well known racing man and editor of the Winning Post in court for the blackmail of Mr Jack Barnato Joel, a partner in the firm

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Grand Dinner to General Sir Charles J. Napier, at the London

Grand Dinner to General Sir Charles J. Napier, at the London
Banquet held by the directors of the East India Company at the London Tavern in honour of Sir Charles Napiers appointment as commander of the British army in the East Indies

Background imageSuccessful Collection: John Dennis, Critic

John Dennis, Critic
JOHN DENNIS playwright and critic - more successful at the latter than the former; made enemies of Swift and Pope, but wrote well on Shakespeare

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Boulanger in England

Boulanger in England
General Boulanger, successful general and right- wing politician, no friend of the government, visits England where he is welcomed by supporters at Charing Cross

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Stephenson Locomotive

Stephenson Locomotive
George Stephenson is the most successful of the many inventors seeking to apply steam-engine technology to transport on land

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Jasons Argo

Jasons Argo
This is the boat used by Jason in his successful expedition to steal the Golden Fleece : though equipped with a sail, it has to be rowed up the Bosphorus against the current

Background imageSuccessful Collection: Queen Charlotte

Queen Charlotte
Portrait of Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and wife of George III. Originally Charlotte Sophia, Princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz



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