1909 Collection (page 97)

Burma / Taungdwingyi 1909
The market place on the outskirts of the town Date: 1909

Burma Scenery / Village
The entrance to a Burmese village Date: 1909

Burma / Scenery 1909
Burma scenery: scene at a well Date: 1909

Burma Scenery / Rest House
A rest house in Burma Date: 1909

Burma / Rangoon / Pagoda
The steps of the Pagoda Date: 1909

Bell Ringing Accident
A dreadful accident in a church near Fribourg, Switzerland Date: 1909

Marconi (Nobel)
GUGLIELMO MARCONI Italian inventor, Nobel Prize 1909 Date: 1874 - 1937

MARCONI, Guglielmo (1874-1937). Italian physicist. Nobel Prize in Physics in 1909. Engraving

NEW MEXICO: ZUNI RUNNER. A Zuni runner holding a bow and arrow. Photograph, c1909

American baseball player for the New York Giants, photographed 1909
FRED SNODGRASS (1887-1974). American baseball player for the New York Giants, photographed 1909

Oil over a photograph, 1909
JACK JOHNSON (1878-1946). Oil over a photograph, 1909

BASEBALL GAME, 1909. Baseball game between the Washington Senators and the New York Highlanders, 1909, with Otis Clymer of Washington at bat and Red Kleinow catching

American heavyweight pugilist. Photographed in 1909
JACK JOHNSON (1878-1946). American heavyweight pugilist. Photographed in 1909

American magazine advertisement for White Rock Water, 1909
WHITE ROCK WATER, 1909. American magazine advertisement for White Rock Water, 1909

Messenger boys playing poker in the Western Union Messenger waiting room in Hartford, Connecticut
BOYS PLAYING POKER, 1909. Messenger boys playing poker in the Western Union Messenger waiting room in Hartford, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1909

Workers rolling cigars at the Cigarmakers Tierra del Laga Cigar Co, a union shop in Tampa, Florida
CIGAR FACTORY, 1909. Workers rolling cigars at the Cigarmakers Tierra del Laga Cigar Co, a union shop in Tampa, Florida. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1909

A young spinner at the Globe Cotton Mill in Augusta, Georgia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1909
TEXTILE WORKERS, 1909. A young spinner at the Globe Cotton Mill in Augusta, Georgia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1909

Employees of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company in Manchester, New Hampshire, leaving at the end of the workday
FACTORY WORKERS, 1909. Employees of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company in Manchester, New Hampshire, leaving at the end of the workday. Photographed in 1909 by Lewis Hine

American cartoon, 1909, by Louis M. Glackens of the consumer dreaming that the weight of President William Howard Taft
CARTOON: WILLIAM H. TAFT. American cartoon, 1909, by Louis M. Glackens of the consumer dreaming that the weight of President William Howard Taft will lower the high cost of living

President William Howard Taft and party disembarking at Natchez, Mississippi during an inspection trip down
MISSISSIPPI: NATCHEZ, 1909. President William Howard Taft and party disembarking at Natchez, Mississippi during an inspection trip down the Mississippi River

Well Begun and Well Done. American cartoon about Theodore Roosevelts retirement from the Presidency
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1909. Well Begun and Well Done. American cartoon about Theodore Roosevelts retirement from the Presidency and his succession by William Howard Taft (left), 1909

40 horse-power car used by the President of the United States. Photographed in Washington, D. C. c1909
WASHINGTON, DC: CAR, c1909. 40 horse-power car used by the President of the United States. Photographed in Washington, D.C. c1909

WILLIAM H. TAFT (1857-1930). 27th President of the United States. Photographed shortly before his inauguration in 1909

T. Roosevelt Cartoon, 1909
T. ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1909. An American cartoon of 1909 showing Theodore Roosevelt leaving the White House confident that his policies will be continued by his successor, William Howard Taft

TAFT: CAR, 1909. Pierce Arrow automobile belonging to President William Howard Taft. Photograph, 1909

LCC-LFB motorised pump at hose drills, Southwark HQ
Working in the drill yard of the London Fire Brigade headquarters, Southwark, firefighters getting hose lines to work from a motorised fire pump

LCC-LFB Braidwood style motorised pump at Southwark
An example of the Braidwood style fire engine at the London Fire Brigade headquarters, Southwark SE1

LCC-LFB Brigade headquarters station watchroom
The watchroom of Southwark Fire Station. Although this had a telephone switchboard serving the adjacent headquarters of the Brigade

LCC-LFB Fire damage at Arding & Hobbs, SW London
Firefighters working at the scene of a major fire at Arding & Hobbs Department Store, Clapham, in December 1909. Surprisingly, they have dispensed with their brass helmets

LCC-LFB Early motorised fire engine
This machine was one of the early self-propelled petrol motor fire engines used by the LFB. It was made by Merryweather and Sons Limited

LCC-LFB Review of the Brigade by Edward VII
The Royal review of the London Fire Brigade took place in Hyde Park, London. In addition to a parade and demonstration of firefighting skills, the King awarded medals for gallantry

Wembley Fire Brigade motorised pump-escape and crew. Wembley split from Harrow in 1894, formed its own Urban District Council and established Wembley Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB Merryweather Hatfield fire engine
An LFB firefighting crew on a motorised steam pump. The motorised age came to the London Fire Brigade at Southwark in September 1909

LCC-LFB Royal Review in Hyde Park by Edward VII
London Fire Brigade annual review, Hyde Park. King Edward VII had, as Prince of Wales, always been interested in the Metropolitan Fire Brigade and its work

LCC-LFB steam fire engine racing in Hyde Park
King Edward VII took the Review of the London Fire Brigade in Hyde Park. Part of the review involved a demonstration of driving skills by the coachmen of the London Fire Brigade

Shand Mason Bristol motor steam fire engine
This Shand Mason motor steam fire engine with independent pumping and propelling engines was developed later than Merryweathers Fire King self-propelled steam engine

LCC-LFB Merryweather chain-driven Hatfield pump
A chain-driven Hatfield type pump. Note the chain drive to the rear wheel axle. This was one of four such pumps that the Brigade purchased from Merryweather of Greenwich

LCC-LFB horse drawn steamer at drill, Southwark HQ

Edward VII at Hyde Park for London Fire Brigade Review
King Edward VII arrives in his carriage to review the London Fire Brigade in Hyde Park, London

TAFT INAUGURATION, 1909. Parade in Washington, D. C. during the inauguration ceremony for President William Howard
TAFT INAUGURATION, 1909. Parade in Washington, D.C. during the inauguration ceremony for President William Howard Taft, 4 March 1909

TAFT INAUGURATION, 1909. President William Howard Taft and his wife, Helen, leave the Capitol to head the parade to the White House during the inauguration ceremony, 4 March 1909

TAFT INAUGURATION, 1909. Photographers stand at the inauguration ceremony of President William Howard Taft, 4 March 1909

ELIE METCHNIKOFF (1845-1916). Russian zoologist and bacteriologist. Photographed in 1909 with Count Leo Tolstoy (left)

LINCOLN CENTENNIAL, c1909. Lincoln Centennial Grand March, by E. T. Paull, c1909
LINCOLN CENTENNIAL, c1909. Lincoln Centennial Grand March, by E.T. Paull, c1909

NYC: LIBRARY, 1795. A view of the earliest library in New York City, 1795. Engraving by Samuel Hollyer, 1909

Cover design, Luftschiffahrt Ausstellung catalogue
Cover design for the official catalogue of the Internationale Luftschiffahrt Ausstellung (International Airship Exhibition), Frankfurt, 1909. 1909

Pearlings Victoria Cigarettes
Pearling and Co. Victoria cigarettes, 1909 1909

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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.