1909 Collection (page 4)

CURTISS GOLD BUG NY
The Gold Bug biplane designed and flown by Glenn Hammond Curtiss for the Aerial Experiment Association, depicted flying over New York harbour

Typhoid Mary
MARY MALLON, (1869-1938) known as Typhoid Mary; though herself healthy, she is a carrier of typhoid and, employed as a cook, infects 22, one of whom dies

King Zogs Sisters
MYZEJEN ZOGU & RUHIJE ZOGU Two of the 6 sisters of King Zog of Albania. Princess Myzejen (1909-1969) was patron of sports and Princess Ruhije (1910-1948) was patron of arts

FOLKLORE / JERSEY DEVIL
Winged creature with horse- like head seen by Mr & Mrs Nelson Evans on shed roof at Gloucester City, New Jersey - and by many other witnesses over a long period

HMS Leviathan, Drake-class armoured cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Leviathan, a Drake-class armoured cruiser. HMS Leviathan was one of four Drake-class armoured cruisers built for the Royal Navy around 1900

Violet Gordon Charlesworth: her home
The home of Miss Violet Gordon Charlesworth(b.1884) at St Asaph, Wales. She became notorious for faking her own death in 1909 by allegedly being thrown from her motor car into the sea from the cliffs

To the quiet French peasants pursuing their work in the field Mr Wilbur Wright appeared almost as a wizard, when first the famous American aeroplanes began his flights near Pau they quickly ceased

ISADORA DUNCAN 1909
ISADORA DUNCAN American dancer: some action sketches Date: 1878 - 1927

Christmas postcard image of The Mayflower under full sail crossing the Atlantic in 1620. The card bears a Christmas message of goodwill quoting May the right glad Christmastide come to ye laden with

Salon Aeronautique at the Grand Palais, Paris, in September 1909. Date: 1909

Aladdin, touring to the Opera House, Northampton, 22 February 1909(?) This seems to be a stock poster. The reverse boasts of The Funniest Pantomime ever produced. circa 1909

The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde
Promotional postcard for The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde. First produced at the St. Jamess Theatre, on 14th February 1895. For the St. James revival, 25th November 1909

Illustration, The Cat and Mouse in Partnership -- The Cat stole away behind the city walls to the church. Date: 1909

Illustration, A Song of the English, Thames Embankment
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine)

Semi-Detached House - 49 Erlanger Road, Lewisham, Surrey
Semi-Detached House - 49 Erlanger Road, Lewisham, near New Cross, Surrey, England. Date: 1909

The Forth Bridge, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1909

British submarine HMS C11. Date: circa 1909

Mummys a Suffragette. Crying baby, most upset as Mummys a Suffragette Date: circa 1909

Votes for women air balloon, 1909
Votes for women more in the air than ever: the suffragettes dirgible for the opening of Parliament. Armed with a megaphone and handbills

Lord de Grey and Ripon, Vanity Fair, Ape
GEORGE FREDERICK SAMUEL ROBINSON, 1st Marquess of Ripon (1827-1909), known as Viscount Goderich (1833-59) and as the Earl de Grey and Ripon (1859-71)

PENNELL: MAUCH CHUNK, 1909. The mining village near Mauch Chunk. Etching by Joseph Pennell, 1909

Bournemouth, Christchurch Priory from the River Avon. Date: 1909

Lord Howard de Walden in libel suit
Lord Howard de Walden (Thomas Evelyn Scott-Ellis, 8th Baron Howard de Walden, 4th Baron Seaford, 1880-1946) in the witness box

Wedding of Dan Everard and Dollis Brook
Scene at the wedding reception of Dan Everard and Dollis Brook, performers in the Pelissier Follies. The wedding took place at Finchley Parish Church, north London

Second Coxswain Mann of the Aldeburgh Lifeboat Station, 1909
Photographic portrait of Second Coxswain Mann, of the City of Winchester and Dresden, both Aldeburgh lifeboats; credited with saving hundreds of lives

Duncan Watson & Co
An advertisement from 1909 advertising electricity as the cheapest light in the country house.1d will provide 100 candle power for one hour

Peary and Cook dispute over the North Pole
Robert Peary and Frederick Cook dispute over who reached the North Pole first -- but the real question is whether either of them got there at all

Motor Cycling Magazine Page 149 of 20 December 1909 Issu?
Motor Cycling Magazine Page 149 of 20 December 1909 Issue with Image of an All British Monoplane - Built at Orpington for Mr M Campbell (Motor Cycling Club)

Antoinette IV / 4
19 July 1909 Hubert Latham (With Cigarette) Walking with (Bearded) Leon Levavasseur, Designer and Engineer of The, Antionette IV Monoplane

Technical College - Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College (1887-1912), afterwards becoming the Royal Technical College (1912-1956) - Glasgow, Scotland. Date: 1909

H. M.s Neptune ready to be lauched 1909
H.M.S Neptune, the first of the Royal Navy super-Dreadnought battleships, photograph showing her in stocks ready for launching at Portsmouth Royal Dockyard

Reggie Walker Athletics
Reginald (Reggie) Edgar Walker (16 March 1889 5 November 1951) was a South African athlete and the 1908 Olympic champion in the 100 metres. Date: 1909

Illustration, A Song of the English, Lighthouse
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine)

The Pier, Clevedon, England
The Pier, Clevedon, near Nailsea, Somerset, England. Date: 1909

South Street, Rochford, Essex
South Street, Rochford, near Hockley, Essex, England. Date: 1909

Rosamund Massy Suffragette. Mrs. Massy (1870-1947) portrait. Member of the W.S.P.U, imprisoned, went on hunger strike. Took part in the Black Friday demonstration of November 1910. Date: circa 1909

A set of 8 lithographs - WWI era
A set of 8 lithographs in a folio. 1) Inscribed Private B. Miller, Queens Westminsters, out since 1914, 2) Inscribed Of the Labour Battalion, 3) A soldier reading a newspaper

Hubert Lathams Antoinette in Blackpool 1909
Hubert Lathams Antoinette monoplane in Blackpool, England. Taking part in the first officially recognised aviation meeting to be held in Britain, the Blackpool Flying Week

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra - Biarritz
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra with a large group of attendants stroll along the seafront at Biarritz, France. Date: 1909

Front view of the First Blackburn Monoplane on the sands at Marske in 1909. Date: 1909

Wright Model A aircraft flight, 1909 C017 / 7837
Wright Model A aircraft flight, 1909. US aviation pioneer Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) taking off in a Wright Model A, one of several aircraft built by him and his brother Orville Wright (1871-1948)

London, Bush Hill Park School. Date: 1909

Cover design, Blackpool Aviation Week
Cover design, souvenir programme for Blackpool Aviation Week, 18-24 October 1909. Showing a gold aircraft on a white and black background. October 1909

Cover design, Aero and Motor Boat Exhibition
Cover design, catalogue of Aero and Motor Boat Exhibition, 19 to 27 March 1909, at Olympia, west London. Showing three Edwardian people looking up at one of the latest aircraft designs. March 1909

York Shambles
The Shambles Date: circa 1909

Trier, Germany - St Matthias Abbey
Germany - Trier. The oldest City in Germany - St Matthias Abbey Date: 1909

York Minster
The Minster Date: circa 1909

Princess Daisy of Pless with her son
Daisy, Princess Henry of Pless (1873 - 1943), formerly Mary Theresa Olivia Cornwallis-West. A great Edwardian society beauty, she married one of Imperial Germanys wealthiest princes in 1891

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Step back in time to the eventful year of 1909, where history unfolded and remarkable moments left their mark. Suffragette Cat Scratch and Fight Police: A symbol of women's fight for equality, suffragettes bravely challenged authority. Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH: Engaging minds with a playful twist, this board game empowered players to navigate the political landscape of gender rights. Shackleton/Wild/Adams: Brave explorers who ventured into the unknown, defying nature's harshest conditions. Wonderland at Revere Beach, Massachusetts, USA: An enchanting amusement park that delighted visitors with thrilling rides and magical attractions. Forbes Field in Pittsburgh: Witnessed legendary baseball games that captivated fans' hearts and showcased athletic prowess. View of Tulloch Castle, Scotland with pipers: A picturesque scene capturing Scottish heritage through haunting melodies played by skilled bagpipers. Saffron Walden/1909: This quaint town nestled in England exuded charm while embracing progress amidst changing times. Native American/Geronimo:The indomitable spirit of Geronimo resonated as he fought valiantly against oppression. The Mother:A powerful literary masterpiece by Maxim Gorky depicting the struggles faced by working-class families during this era. Errol Flynn/Robin Hood:The dashing Errol Flynn brought Robin Hood to life on screen captivating audiences worldwide. Errol Flynn/Warner:A collaboration between Errol Flynn and Warner Bros. , paving the way for iconic films that would define an era. Berne Tavern Hotel, Berea, Kentucky USA:A historic landmark offering warm hospitality since 1909, a testament to enduring traditions.