1919 Collection

Gilbert & Sullivan Operas, D Oyly Carte Souvenir
D Oyly Cartes Season of Gilbert and Sullivan Operas, Souvenir Programme, Princes Theatre, London, 29 September 1919 - 31 January 1920, showing a large cast of characters from the operettas. 1919-1920

Royal Ediswan, Edison and Swan United Electric Light Company 1919

Margot Fonteyn and Rudolph Nureyev
Dame Margot Fonteyn de Arias (1919-1991) British ballerina with Rudolph Nureyev (1938-1993) Russian ballet dancer in 1962 with Sir Frederick Ashton (1904-1988) British choreographer

Painting of the Lusitania
A framed painting by B Parr, dated 1919, of the SS Lusitania, a passenger ship which was torpedoed without warning by a German U-boat in May 1915

Rosa Luxemburg
ROSA LUXEMBURG German Socialist agitator and leading intellectual of the German left, giving a speech

Australian troops counter-attack at Amiens, WW1
Australian troops hold the line at Villers Bretonneux nine miles east of Amiens during a German attack during the Battle of Amiens in April 1918

19th AMENDMENT, 1919. The Congressional Resolution for the submission of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution to the state legislatures for ratification, 1919

WW1 / C 1919 / POPPY FIELD
In Flanders Fields... The poignant scene of a field full of poppies after the First World War. (Illustration after original, image 10053676, by Willy Werner.) C.1919

Bideford / Devon / Widgery
Bideford, Devon

Rosa Luxemburg - 1
ROSA LUXEMBURG German Socialist agitator, helped found the Polish Social Democratic Party

Buff Orpington cock and hen

First Remembrance Day 1919
On 11th November 1919, the first anniversary of Armistice day, the Britsh nation, in reponse to an invitation by King George V

2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade survivors
" All that is left of them", the survivors of the original 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade which went out to France in 1914 with the original BEF (British Expeditionary Force)

Colour wheel, by Robert Arthur Wilson. The artist gave a BBC radio broadcast in May 1920 on Colour: its meaning and use, logic, mystery, symbolism and power. 1919

Boone Tavern Hotel, Berea, Kentucky, USA
Boone Tavern Hotel, College Square, Berea, Kentucky, USA. It is a hotel, restaurant and guesthouse affiliated with Berea College, built in 1909 and named after the explorer Daniel Boone. Date: 1919

Chelsea Arts Club Ball
An impression of the Dazzle Ball of the Chelsea Arts Club held to celebrate the Allied victory at the end of World War One. Costumes were inspired by the dazzle

Derry and Toms Poster
Poster for Derry & Toms department store, Kensington High Street, London

Mrs (later Lady) Dorothy D Oyly Carte, daughter of the 2nd Earl of Cranbrook and wife of Rupert D Oyly Carte, the impresario behind Gilbert and Sullivan and the Savoy Hotel

The Last Shot by Matania
A group of British seamen gunners straining to fire a final shot at a German ship as their own ship sinks beneath them. The caption notes that this was a common occurrence with light cruisers

The Chelsea Arts Club Dazzle Ball
A flamboyant fancy-dress ball given by the Chelsea Arts Club at the Albert Hall. It was based on the principles of Dazzle

Sister Hilda Hope McMaugh, AIF, in an aircraft at the C?
Sister Hilda Hope McMaugh, AIF, in an aircraft at the Central Aircraft Co at Northolt, having just obtained her pilot?s certificate, becoming the first Australian woman to do so on 15 November 1919

HMS Ajax, British battleship, at Malta
HMS Ajax, British King George V-class battleship, seen here at Malta. Date: circa 1919

British trooper meets French woman on the road to Lille, WW1
A poignant scene captured by the Sphere magazines special artist, Fortunino Matania showing a British trooper riding through a devastated French landscape and stopping to speak to a French woman

Union Workhouse, Halifax, West Yorkshire
The Halifax Union workhouse on Gibbet Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire. After 1930, it became St Johns Public Assistance Institution

Starlight bent by the Suns Attraction: The Einstein Theory
This diagram drawn by W. B. Robinson illustrates Professor Einsteins Theory that light is subject to gravitation. The drawing was based on British observers photographs at the eclipse of the sun

Barred Plymouth Rocks
Barred Plymouth Rock cock and hen

A Subtle Competition by H. M. Bateman, golfing fashion
Cartoon by the master of social satire, H. M. Bateman showing two men in competition to wear a series of increasingly outrageous golf outfits

Peace, Perfect Peace by Heath Robinson. Being the Morning after the Night Before. The aftermath of energetic peace celebrations to mark the end of the First World War

PENNELL: PENN STATION, 1919. From the Tracks. Boarding trains at Pennsylvania Station in New York City. Etching by Joseph Pennell, 1919

Common snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) colour variation. Illustration from Erwin Baur, Einf in die experimentelle Vererbungslehre. Date: 1919

Lunch at the Restaurant Fournaise (The Rowers Lunch), Renoir, Pierre-Auguste (1841-1919). Oil on canvas

Exeter Cathedral / 1919
Exeter, Devon: the cathedral Date: 1919

STALIN, LENIN & KALININ, 1919. Communist leaders Joseph Stalin, Vladimir Lenin and Mikhail Ivanovich Kalininy
STALIN, LENIN & TROTSKY. Communist leaders Joseph Stalin, Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky, photographed at the 8th Congress of the Russian Communist Party, 18-23 March 1919

Crossley and Porter Orphanage, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Halifaxs Crossley Orphanage was founded in 1864 by Joseph, John and Francis Crossley. The building was designed by John Hogg

Grove Park Hospital, Lewisham, south east London
Aerial view of the Grove Park Hospital, Marvels Lane, Lewisham, south east London. The buildings, designed by T & J Norman Dinwiddy, were erected in 1899-1902 as a workhouse for the Greenwich Union

9th Battalion Hampshire Regiment in Siberia
In Siberia, soldiers of the 9th (Cyclist) Battalion of the Hampshire Regiment instruct American officers in the British method of physical training

Nestor Makhno
Anarchist leader who organised partisan groups to form the Revolutionary Insurrectionary Army of Ukraine which opposed both Bolsheviks and Whites : he will die in exile in Paris. Date: 1919

TED KID LEWIS
Ted Kid Lewis (Gershon Mendeloff), British-born World Welterweight Champion in 1915, 1916 and from 1917 - 1919. His nickname was the Aldgate Sphinx

Alcock & Brown - 3
Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Brown terminate their successful first crossing of the Atlantic by air by crashing their Vickers Vimy in an Irish bog

Yakov Sverdlov
YAKOV SVERDLOV Russian revolutionary, virtual creator of the new Soviet state : very active 1917-1919, but died of illness, cutting short an eminent career

Rhode Island Reds
Rhode Island Red cock and hen

Death to the World Imperialist Monster, 1919. Soviet propaganda poster by Dmitry Moor (Orlov)

ESPERANCE
Elizabeth Hope, known as Elizabeth d Esperance medium Date: 1855 - 1919

SIR EDWARD ELGAR (1857-1934). English composer. Drawing by William Rothenstein, 1919

W Rithcie on Lightning Creek during the Calgary Stampede
William Ritchie riding Lightning Creek during the Calgary Stampede Rodeo, Canada. Date: 1919

Scottish troops take part in Victory parade in Paris - WWI
Scottish regiments taking part in the Victory parade in Paris following the end of World War One - 14th July 1919. The soldiers march below the Arc de Triomphe. Date: 1919

SMS Bayern sinking after being scuttled, Scapa Flow, WW1
The German battleship SMS Bayern sinking after being scuttled in Gutter Sound, Scapa Flow, Scotland after the end of the First World War. Date: 21 June 1919

Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, German army officer
Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck (1870-1964), general in the Imperial German Army and commander of the German East Africa Campaign during the First World War

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"1919: A Year of Art, Remembrance, and Progress" Step back in time to the enchanting world of Gilbert & Sullivan Operas and immerse yourself in the timeless melodies that captivated audiences. The D'Oyly Carte Souvenir transports you to a bygone era filled with laughter and music. Witness the mesmerizing grace of ballet legends Margot Fonteyn and Rudolph Nureyev as they effortlessly glide across the stage, leaving audiences spellbound by their artistry. A haunting painting of the Lusitania serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of World War I. As we reflect on this turbulent period, let us not forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. In fields adorned with vibrant poppies, we honor the fallen heroes who fought valiantly during WWI. Their bravery echoes through time, reminding us never to take peace for granted. The majestic Buff Orpington proudly struts its stuff amidst lush greenery – a symbol of resilience and beauty even in times of uncertainty. Gaze upon an iconic Derry and Toms Poster that captures London's bustling energy at its finest. This snapshot into daily life evokes nostalgia for a city brimming with vitality after years overshadowed by war. Rosa Luxemburg's indomitable spirit shines through her activism as she fights tirelessly for equality and justice. Her legacy continues to inspire generations striving for a better world. On November 11th, 1919, we observe the first Remembrance Day – a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring those lost in battle while reaffirming our commitment to peace. Immerse yourself further into Rosa Luxemburg's remarkable journey – her unwavering determination leaves an indelible mark on history as she fearlessly challenges societal norms (Rosa Luxemburg - 1). Discover tranquility at Boone Tavern Hotel nestled in Berea, Kentucky, USA.