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Marshal Philippe Petain in 1917Marshal Philippe Petain (1856 - 1951), French leader on the Weatern Front, during World War One. Date: 1856 - 1951
General Sir William Robertson, British army officerGeneral Sir William Robertson (1860 - 1933), British army officer who served as Chief of the Imperial General Staff (CIGS) during the latter part of the First World War, from 1916 to 1918. Date: 1917
Partly finished battlefield road at Flanders 1917Second Battle of Flanders: Troops in the front are capturing positions and beating off counter attacks night and day. While the temporary lulls of infantry fighting between each thrust forward
Preliminary artillery bombardments in Battle of FlandersKeeping the gunners posted as to targets and ranges in action: Telephoning instructions from observation-officers to the batteries from a captured German dug-out. Date: 1917
Brtish observation balloon 1917The first coming of light, early in the morning of Battle of Broodseinde during the First World War, as the " eye" of the artillery is finished its preliminary intensified firing
Knitting postcard, WW1Humorous postcard from the First World War drawing on the theme of knitting. A soldier on leave is used to help a young girl wind her wool (no doubt used to knit comforts for troops)
A trench periscope at Aintree, WW1Soldiers on leave from the front watch the Grand National at Aintree in a novel manner by using a trench periscope to look over the racecourse crowd. Date: 1915
Wife of Douglas Reynolds, V. CThe former Miss DOris Petersen, newly married to Major Douglas Reynolds, V.C. of the Royal Field Artillery. The Sketch magazine reports that the wedding was a quiet one as the brides family were in
Frontispiece, Sketch magazines stars messages to soldiersA rather beautifully drawn frontispiece to a special supplement of The Sketch magazine introducing several pages of photographs of leading stage stars whose photographs were published along with a
Lady Drogheda and her children, 1916The Countess of Drogheda, born Kathleen Moore Pelham Burn married the 10th Earl of Drogheda in 1909 and divorced him in 1922 to marry Guillemo Delanda a polo player
Overheard by George BelcherMy daughter wants to go into one of those munition works. Do you think they re injurious to the eath, Mrs Green? Two ladies discuss the dangers of working at munitions factories
Gilbert Frankau, 1916Gilbert Frankau (1884-1952), writer and war poet. Frankau served in the British Army from the outbreak of war in 1914, first in the 9th Battalion of the East Surrey Regiment
The Dolly SistersThe famous Dolly Sisters, two of the most popular dancers in New York, pictured in 1916. Born in Hungary, twins Rosika and Jansci Deutsch emigrated to the United States where they perfected a
Tatler cover - Prince of Wales, 1916Front cover of The Tatler with a photograph of the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII and then Duke of Windsor. He served with the Grenadier Guards during the First World War
The Patriots by George Belcher, WW1Three rather shabby, working class women, who probably don t have much choice about how extravagantly they choose to dress
The Optimist & the Pessimist by George Belcher, WW1The Small One: They seem to think the war will be over very soon now, Mrs Arris The Ohter: I shouldn t be surprised, Mrs. Green; twenty-five shillings a week and me usband away
Mrs Vernon (Irene) CastleIRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. The pair were incredibly successful and their earnings were high
Sir Arthur du CrosSir Arthur Philip du Cros, 1st Baronet du Cros (26 January 1871 28 October 1955) was a British industrialist and politician
Fashion inspired by Tatler magazine and Eve, WW1A double page spread of fashion sketches showing clothing inspired by Eve, The Tatler magazines fictional gossip columnist drawn by Annie Fish whose popularity extended to her appearing in her own
Redfern advertisement, dressing well is patriotic, WW1Advertisement for fashion house, Redfern advising ladies that, It is patriotic to treat our soldiers well, and to look your best when they are home on leave
Hat designs inspired by Tatlers Eve, WW1A variety of flamboyant and quirky hat designs available from Maison Lewis, inspired by the character Eve, The Tatler magazines fictional gossip columnist
Clinching it by George Belcher, WW1 drinkingShe: Lloyd George says as we re a sluggish people. He: Not arf! Look ow we re slugging the Germans. A humorous scene in a public house showing a somewhat confused discussion about Lloyd Georges view
Fashionable ladies consider munitions workCartoon depicting two fashionably dressed ladies chatting about what they will contribute towards the war effort. First Maiden: Are you doing any war work
King Manuel & Queen Augusta at Chelsea Flower ShowKing Manuel of Portugal, who spent most of his exile in England, together with his wife, Queen Augusta (formerly Princess Augustine Victoria of Hohenzollern)
Mrs Vernon (Irene) CastleIRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. Pictured in The Tatler at the time she
Ladies Burberry coat, WW1A smart sport or wrap coat of brown and white saddle tweed with claret-coloured over-check from Burberry s. Date: 1916
Tatler cover - The Bing Boys are HereFront cover of The Tatler showing a scene from the popular revue, The Bing Boys are Here starring Alfred Lester, George Robey, Lillian Davies and Blanche Stocker
2nd Duke of Westminster in Cairo, WW1Major Hugh Arthur Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster (1879 - 1953), pictured at Shepheards Hotel, Cairo just after his return from his famous motor dash on the Senoussi camp in the direction of Mersa
Short, full skirt & taffeta cape, fashions for 1916A fashion forward outfit comprising of a black and white gown with full skirt worn with a pretty little taffeta cape trimmed with ruches supplemented with an Eve ruffle from Dickins and Jones
Elizabeth Asquith & Nelson Keys rehearsing a matinee, WW1Miss Elizabeth Asquith rehearsing with Mr Nelson Keys for their sketch in the forthcoming Serbian Relief Fund Matinee to be held on 9 May 1916 and organised by Lady Greville and Lady Oranmore
Officers & Nurses of the Northern Star & Southern Cross HospOfficers and nursing staff of the Northern Star and Southern Cross Hospital. From left to right are, back row, Miss Lindsay, Miss Reigh, Miss Talbot, Miss Ethel McCaul
Elsie Janis and Basil HallamElsie Janis (March 16, 1889 February 26, 1956), American singer, songwriter, actress, and screenwriter. Entertaining the troops during World War I immortalized her as " the sweetheart of
Paul A. Rubens, composerPaul Alfred Rubens (1875 - 1917), English composer who wrote some of the most popular musicals of the Edwardian era. During the First World War, he wrote the patriotic song
Baking your own bread, WW1First World War advertisement from the British Commercial Gas Association, suggesting that, with the reduction in the number of bakers throughout the country
Coat by Scott Adie, WW1A smart wrap coat of Glenfishie check cheviot available from Scott Adie s. Date: 1916
Adelina Munro Drysdale in patriotic costume, WW1Miss Adelina Munro Drysdale (1896-1942), daughter of Countess Battaro Cosa, pictured in a patriotic costume with the British and French flags across the bodice of her dress
Dress by Ernest, WW1A picturesque dress of pervenche blue taffeta trimmed with frills, with a stiffened hem and a frill of white muslin edged with lace from Ernest s
1st Indian regiment to see action in WW1Officers of the first Indian regiment to come into action during the First World War, the 129th Duke of Connaughts Own Baluchis, Indian Army
Lord Londesboroughs hospital at ScopwickSome of the wounded soldiers convalescing at the hospital at Scopwick House near Blankney, Lincolnshire, home of Lord Londesborough
Tatler Coat of Arms, WW1A symbolic coat of arms for The Tatler magazine from the First World War period. Its motto, The Unique Paper, is flanked by the image of the Tatler 18th century mascot in tricorn hat
Tatler cover - German bombardment of ScarboroughFront cover of The Tatler, showing a ruined house in Wykeham Street, Scarborough, which killed Mrs Barrett and two chilldren when German ships bombarded the East Coast of England in 1914. Date: 1914
Dennis Eadie & Isobel Elsom in The Man who stayed at home, WMr Dennis Eadie and Miss Isobel Elsom as Christopher Brent and Molly Preston in " The Man Who Stayed at Home, " at the Royalty Theatre
How the War Affects Hat Fashion, WW1The Effect of Mars upon Venus - how the war is affecting the fashion of ladies headgear. On the left is a feminine translation of a kepi, the cap worn by French troops
Johnnie Walker advertisement, WW1Johnnie Walker war cartoon No. 7, showing troops from India, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Scotland, engaged in a ferocious bayonet charge together. Date: 1914
Knitting comforts for the troops, WW1Three ladies, knee deep in khaki wool knit furiously and engage the help of a civilian male to wind their yarn. Date: 1914
Great Expectations by Harry RountreeA meek, little mouse sits on a branch and waits hoping that Father Christmas will fill the threadbare stocking with some Christmas presents. Date: 1914
Duchess of Westminster & nursing staff, WW1Constance Edwina (n饠 Cornwallis West), Duchess of Westminster (later Mrs James Fitzpatrick Lewes) (died 1970), First wife of 2nd Duke of Westminster
Frys Cocoa advertisement, WW1Advertisement for Frys pure breakfast cocoa, showing a small boy with his dog, carrying an enormous tin of it through the snow. Date: 1914
