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Two Women in a Bar 1928Two elegantly dressed women in a bar. Date: 1928
Countess of BerkeleyThe Countess of Berkeley in an inexplicable costume and pose. Date: 1889
Newspaper rotary printing machine 1908Newspaper rotary printing machine, by Walter Scott & Co, Plainfield Date: 1908
Ach of Ecce Homo, JerusalemThe Arch of Ecce Homo, outside the church, Jerusalem. Along the path that according to tradition Jesus walked, carrying his cross, on the way to his crucifixion
Body Deformation / LipsLip-ring of a Zambesi negress Date: 1870
Koyari chiefs from New GuineaA group of Koyari chiefs, South-East New Guinea Date: circa 1880
Cartoon, The speech is in the cannon, WW1Cartoon, The speech is in the cannon. A comment on the frequent speeches of Charles Humbert, owner of Le Journal newspaper, calling for more munitions. Date: 1917
Cartoon, The vision, WW1Cartoon, The vision. Kaiser Wilhelm sits looking at a map of Europe, with the figure of a Roman emperor hovering behind him. He realises that one moment of genius is worth more than 44 years of work
Advert for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths bracelet style watchesWhen choosing a watch there is one vitally important question you yourself cannot possibly answer... Will it keep good time? Date: 1938
Obvious on the Face of it. H. M. Bateman cartoonObvious on the Face of it: " How does the war affect you, old fellow?" " Oh! Frightfully, old man - frightfully
A Daring Frontal Attack on a Bomb Dropper, WW1Humorous cartoon by William Heath Robinson showing an attempt by the British to mount an aerial attack upon a German airship. Date: 1915
A heroine of the war, Lassie of HMS Formidable, WW1Lassie, the dog who helped to save the life of a seaman of H.M.S. Formidable by licking his face and warming his body until he moved, and by calling attention to him
The Feeding of our Expeditionary Army, WW1The Feeding of our Expeditionary Army, showing the methods of transporting food to troops on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914
Crowd in Whitehall, London, outbreak of WW1Waiting for War: the Crowd in Whitehall, London, waiting for news of the outbreak of the First World War. Date: 1914
Exodus of Germans at Liverpool Street Station, WW1Off to the Front: Exodus of Germans at Liverpool Street Station on the August bank holiday evening, at the start of the First World War
The Waterfalls, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zambia/Zimbabwe. Date: 1900s
Royal visit to Berlin 1913At a state visit to Berlin, King George V (left) drives together with Wilhelm II, German Emperor (right). At about the same time the German Army Bill foreshadowed measures which would raise the peace
Prince of Wales during a march 1913Prince of Wales later Edward VIII (1894 1972), during a march, while he is attending national service. Date: 1913
Cartoon, German couple leaving Cote d Azur, WW1Cartoon showing a rich German couple and their chauffeur leaving the French Cote d Azur because of the First World War. One of them says: Everything was perfect here, I had all I needed
Place de la Bastille with the July Column, ParisPlace de la Bastille with the July Column. Date: Circa 1880s
British artillery advances through Flanders mudBritish gunners and horses drag their gun through the swamp of Flanders mud on their way to take up a forward position Date: November 1917
Early caravanning, 1914A variety of camp carts, both horse and motor drawn, for intrepid holiday makers in 1914. One lady is even making some bread outside her tent. Show off. Date: 1914
WW1, Graphic front cover, the spectre of war 1 August 1914The Fear that is in all mens minds. Front cover of The Graphic from 1 August 1914 showing Prime Minister Asquith addressing the House of Commons as Britain teetered on the brink of war with Germany
Range of buckled womens shoes 1928A range of French casual buckled womens shoes in a clothing catalogue. Date: 1928
Sir John French arriving at the Ministry of War, ParisField Marshal Sir John French(1852-1925), commander of the British army in France, arriving at the Ministry of War, Paris, shortly after war was declared in August 1914
Regional African musicNative African musician playing a musical instrument, composed of a bow and a hollow gourd. Date: 1868
Regional African music: the marimbaThe marimba of the Balonda tribe
From khaki to goatskinDue to the harsh winter conditions the British soldiers had to change from their khaki uniform to warm goatskin overcoats, woollen hats and new rubber boots. Date: 1915
Advertisements for Rowe and D H Evans school outfits. Rowe, in New Bond Street, London, were makers of sailor suits by royal warrant, as well as back to school outfits for boys and girls
Torpedo boat, torpedo, and crew of HMS Adventure, WW1A torpedo boat, a torpedo being fired and disappearing into the water, and the crew of HMS Adventure with a torpedo on deck, at the start of the First World War. Date: 1914
Men of the Belgian Army, WW1Men of the Belgian Army, allied with Britain during the First World War. Showing infantry, artillery, a lancer, and news received from Liege in a Brussels cafe
President Wilson visiting George VWorld War One Leaders, President Wilson of the United States visiting King George V. Date: January 1919
Woman in elegant close-fitting hatWoman in an elegant close-fitting hat of miroir velvet, with soft crown and flexible brim, trimmed with corded ribbon, as seen at D H Evans in Oxford Street, London. Date: September 1914
Young woman saying goodbye to soldier, WW1The Proudest Day of Her Life -- a young woman saying goodbye to a soldier as he leaves for the Western Front in the early weeks of the First World War. Date: September 1914
Flirtatious young woman in fancy dress with admirerFlirtatious young woman in rococo fancy dress clothing, with an admirer faun trying to get close to her. Date: 1928
Advert for Mappin & Webb fine jewellery 1935Fine jewellery by Mappin & Webb, showing diamond cluster rings, necklaces, brooches and earrings. Date: 1935
Rita Hayworth (1918 1987), American actress and dancer. Personal appearance in London on behalf of British ex-Serviceman. Date: 1947
Moorish Woman reclining in her sitting roomA Moorish Woman reclining in a very Moorish Sitting Room, filled with elaborately patterned drapes and cushions. Fans and lanterns hang on the wall. Date: 1920s
Advert for Mappin & Webb fine jewellery 1936Fine jewellery by Mappin & Webb, showing diamond cluster rings, brooches, watches and earrings. Date: 1936
Front cover from the Bystander - Jubilee NumberDecorative front cover of The Bystander for the Silver Jubilee of George V and Queen Mary. Date: 1935
Advert for Dolcis shoes 1947Distinctively Dolis. High heels slingback womens shoes. Date: 1947
General Strike 1926An armoured car escorting a food lorry in Holborn when the experiment in Direct Action was made, and which was defeated by volunteer workers in nine days. Date: 1926
Katharine Hepburn (1907 2003), American actress. Date: 1934
Bournemouth, beach scene 1909Bournemouth, from pier looking west, showing edwardian people sitting in deck chairs on the beach Date: 1909
Wounded Russian BearGerman hunters mock the Russian bear as it slinks away, bleeding, from fighting in the Carpathians... Date: May 1915
Woman Diver 1929A trim lady dives from a board into the sea, catching the eyes of two male bathers who look on in admiration. Date: 1929
Indians of Oregon C1860Native American Indians of Oregon (possibly Snake or Shoshone). Date: circa 1860
The Distraction, by H. M. BatemanAuction room audience pausing to watch an attractive lady entering the hall. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander
