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And no wonder! H. M. Bateman cartoon" And no wonder! THE DEAR OLD LADY (as the recruits march by): Dear me, how the fine weather does bring the young fellows out to be sure
Little girl on white horseA little girl wearing a beautiful white dress and hat sits upon her white pony, holding tightly on to the reins. Date: c. 1910
Little boy sitting on a stool, cane in hand, poses for the camera Date: c. 1910
Cecil Beatons tea party in a tramCecil Beaton hosted a tea party in a tram which stood in his garden at Ashcombe, his Wiltshire home. Round the table are Princesse Jean de Faucigny-Lucinge, Mr Cecil Beaton, Mr Charles James
Mrs Harry Payne WhitneyGertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (January 9, 1875 April 18, 1942), American sculptor, art patron and collector, and founder in 1931 of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City
Mrs W. B. Leeds (Nancy Leeds)Mrs W. B. Leeds, described by the Tatler as one of the best-known and most beautiful members of New York Society, pictured on the magazines front cover at the time she had taken Kenwood House in
Chippy Norton - Late Victorian era BookmakerMathew Dawson (18201898) - a British racehorse trainer based at Newmarket. In a career which lasted from 1840 until his death in 1898, he trained the winners of twenty-eight British Classic Races
Kandian Chief and family, Sri Lanka Date: circa 1910
Madame De RothschildPAULINE POTTER DE ROTHSCHILD Madame de Rothschild, standing beside her car. In her heyday she was a famous fashion icon and translator of Elizabethan poetry into French. Date: 1908 - 1976
The Mdivanis 7000 party - Barbara HuttonPage from the Sketch with photographs of one of the most wonderful parties of modern times held at the Ritz Hotel in Paris by Prince Alexis Mdivani and his wife, formerly Miss Barbara Hutton
Affluent Algerian Bedouin WomanAn affluent Algerian Bedouin Woman, her jewellery a brash show of visible wealth
Nancy LeedsPrincess Anastasia of Greece, formerly Mrs W.B. Leeds, born Nonnie May Stewart. Nancy came from a wealthy family and had previously married well twice before
An Ancient Roman Playground in a Modern French ResortThis image depicts the New Bath at Deauville in Normandy by F. Matania. The baths were based on the classic style of ancient Rome providing luxury to wealthy travellers
Two sharply-dressed black american menA marvellous postcard photograph of two young black men in early 1930s New York in sharp suits and smoking cigarettes, obviously having made a bit of money
Mount Mascal, Bexley, Kent, one of a number of wealthy estates (now demolished), part of the Vale Mascal Estate
The man who won the lottery... I have arrived"The man who won the lottery... " I have arrived" and the ladies swarm around delighted! Date: circa 1908
A Weighty Reason by H. M. Bateman" He seems happy, but what on earth did her marry her for - her money?" " Oh dear no - her house" On seeing a chap walking in the park with an older, somewhat voluptuous
Pomp and Circumstance by Charles RobinsonA small child, bewigged and holding a fan, is carried in a sedan chair carried by footmen in livery. Date: 1914
Westonville, Margate - Two smart gents walk on the PromenadeWestonville, Margate - Two smart gents on the Promenade. The chap on the left we feel is a wealthy farmer/landowner on holiday
Torquay, Devon - Wealthy European Aristocrats on holiday. Date: 1937
Stylish Austrian Ladies in highly fashionable attire. Date: 1916
A group of Algerian Ca盧; on horses. Ca盧 are civil servants, usually men from wealthy families. circa 1910s
The Belle of the Beach - Keszthely, Lake Balaton, HungaryBelle of the beach - A Bellboy of the Hullam Szallo Hotel provides shade for a very wealthy rather rotund female guest, promenading with her pet Scottie dog (Scottish Terrier) along the Strand (Beach)
We are IT - a (slightly unlikely) couple of fashionistasWe are IT - a (slightly unlikely) couple each totally confident they are displaying the height of style. They both have everything they want. Date: 1915
Rockefeller - Humorous postcard relating to his wealthRockefellers money is tainted - Taint Mine, Taint Yours! Humorous postcard relating to the staggering wealth of John D. Rockefeller
US Comic Postcard - How can you afford it?How can you do it - on $13.50 per ? A Gent is chauffeur driven in a posh car with two lovelies - how does he manage it??? Date: 1908
Egyptian Lady - Dark veil and elaborate golden jewelleryEgyptian Lady - Wearing a dark blue veil and adorned with elaborate golden jewellery, denoting her as a women of some status or wealth. Date: circa 1907
China - European couple of some status in a fine carriageChina - A European couple of some status, travelling in a fine open carriage. Date: circa 1910s
A High Class Chinese Lady and her ServantA High Class Chinese Lady pictured with her Servant. Date: circa 1905
Rich Japanese Woman aided with her dressing by a housemaid, stood before a large full-length mirror. Date: circa 1910s
Spain. Barcelona. Mass output. Engraving. ColoredSpain. Barcelona. Mass output. Engraving by Rico. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1890. Colored
Bust of Carolus Richard as a child by Jacob Cressant (1675 / 1Bust of Carolus Richard, aged eight, by Jacob Cressant (1675/1700-1766). 1729. Centraal Museum. Utrecht. Netherlands
Portrait of Haesje Jacobsdr van Cleyburg, 1634, by RembrandtRembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. Portrait of Haesje Jacobsdr van Cleyburg, 1634. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland
The Athen?um of Madrid. (Ateneo de Madrid). Spain. ColoredThe Athen?um of Madrid. Private cultural institution founded in 1835. Its full name is Scientific, Literary and Artistic Athen?um of Madrid (Ateneo Cient?=?fico, Literario y Art?=?stico de Madrid)
Housemaid decorating the table with a vase of flowers. ColorHousemaid decorating the table with a vase of flowers. Engraving of La Ilustraci??n Artistica, 1889. Colored
The Beauty of Palmyra. C. 190-210 A. C. Limestone. CarlsbergThe Beauty of Palmyra. C. 190-210 A.C. Limestone. Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark
Spain. Barcelona. Porxos d en Xifr?. Edifice neo-classical build commanded by Josep Xifr? i Cases. 1836. It was named Porxos after the long arcades encircling the buildings. Detail relief
Travelling chair - Japan Date: circa 1901
Japan - Two Rich women with their young children pose for a formal photograph the infants in full traditional attire. Both women hold circular fans, symmetrically framing the shot. Date: circa 1901
View, 5th Avenue, New York5th avenues lower stretch extended the stylish neighborhood of Washington Square northwards. The higher status was confirmed in 1862
5th Avenue, New York5th avenues lower stretch extended the stylish neighborhood of Washington square northwards. The higher status was confirmed in 1862
Greek EntranceThe entrance to the house of a wealthy Greek family. Date: BCE
Karl V and FuggersThe emperor Karl V is entertained by the wealthy Fugger family; all welcome him except the family cat, who takes exception to the dog that accompanies him Date: circa 1530s
Tobias RustatTOBIAS RUSTAT courtier who rose from nothing and became a wealthy benefactor to Jesus College, Cambridge Date: 1606 - 1694
America, home of $$$America - where the dollars come from! Date: 1924
Sportsmans LeveeTHE SPORTSMANs LEVEE A young (and wealthy) man about town is prepared for the days amusements by a bevy of parasites and spongers Date: circa 1790
Sancho at the FeastSancho Panza at the wedding feast of the wealthy Gamache Date: First published: 1605-15
Advertisement for Cannes, French Riviera in the SketchBlack and white full page advertisement in the Sketch for the resort of Cannes on the French Riviera showing a photo of the boulevard La Croisette at Christmas time