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1922 Collection (page 3)

"1922: A Year of Adventures, Triumphs, and Cultural Shifts" Step back in time to the roaring twenties as we delve into the remarkable events that unfolded in 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Fula tribeswoman in headdress, French Sudan, West Africa

Fula tribeswoman in headdress, French Sudan, West Africa
Fula (Fulah, Fulani) tribeswoman in an elaborate headdress, French Sudan, West Africa. Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: View of the main street in Fiume, Free State of Fiume

View of the main street in Fiume, Free State of Fiume
View of the main street in the city of Fiume, a seaport in the Free State of Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia). Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Pearly King, Pearly Queen and daughter, North London

Pearly King, Pearly Queen and daughter, North London
Pearly King, Pearly Queen and daughter, riding in a cart drawn by a mule, North London. Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Pets at Herne Bay carnival. The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred

Pets at Herne Bay carnival. The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred. Herne Bay, Kent. 25th August 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Marie Lloyd - Oh Mr Porter

Marie Lloyd - Oh Mr Porter
MARIE LLOYD Music hall entertainer singing Oh! Mr Porter Date: 1870 - 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Portrait of the American dancer Nina Payne in Paris, 1922

Portrait of the American dancer Nina Payne in Paris, 1922
Portrait of the eceentic American dancer Nina Payne in Paris, 1922 - she was one of the stars in the Folies Bergere show Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: The Cocktail King

The Cocktail King
A suave and self-satisfied man in a dinner jacket stands in front of a vast array of bottles on a dresser. Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: The Cunard Liner RMS Mauretania - Second Class Lounge

The Cunard Liner RMS Mauretania - Second Class Lounge. Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: The Cunard Liner RMS Mauretania - Passenger Elevators

The Cunard Liner RMS Mauretania - Passenger Elevators. Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: The Cunard Liner RMS Mauretania - The Entrance Hall

The Cunard Liner RMS Mauretania - The Entrance Hall Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: DELAUNAY, Robert. Carousel with Pigs

DELAUNAY, Robert. Carousel with Pigs
DELAUNAY, Robert (1885-1941). Carousel with Pigs. 1922. Orphism. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Centre national d art et de culture Georges Pompidou

Background image1922 Collection: ERNEST HEMINGWAY (1899-1961). American writer. Photographed in Paris, 1922

ERNEST HEMINGWAY (1899-1961). American writer. Photographed in Paris, 1922

Background image1922 Collection: AD: RAT POISON, 1922. American advertisement for the Rat Biscuit Company, 1922

AD: RAT POISON, 1922. American advertisement for the Rat Biscuit Company, 1922

Background image1922 Collection: An Interval in Motley by S. S. Longley

An Interval in Motley by S. S. Longley
Colour illustration by S.S. Longley showing Harlequin and Columbine with balloons. 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Group of revellers at the Princess Mary Hospital Ball. This group were all dressed as figures

Group of revellers at the Princess Mary Hospital Ball. This group were all dressed as figures from 1820 with the ball organiser, Lady Terrington (centre), dressed as Princess Charlotte. Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Children with a St. Bernard, 1922 (oil on canvas)

Children with a St. Bernard, 1922 (oil on canvas)
989718 Children with a St. Bernard, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952); 78.7x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Children with a St. Bernard. Arthur John Elsley (1861-1952)

Background image1922 Collection: Westfield College, Hampstead

Westfield College, Hampstead - Buildings, grounds and the principal - Miss Lodge. Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove headdresses 1922

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove headdresses 1922
Selection of exquisite colourful headdresses, a charming gift for Christmas. Designed by Mayfair Flower Workers, for charming Christmas presents, left; side or back effect in black or silver

Background image1922 Collection: ARABIAN NIGHTS / ALADDIN

ARABIAN NIGHTS / ALADDIN
Aladdin whispers into the ear of his attentive red genie. Date: 1922-3

Background image1922 Collection: Art deco cover of The Dancing World Magazine, May 1922

Art deco cover of The Dancing World Magazine, May 1922. Sketch by G. Peres of a dancer in colourful Spanish dress Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Map of the Lake Tahoe area, Nevada and California, USA

Map of the Lake Tahoe area, Nevada and California, USA, showing the highway system. Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Everton FC football team 1922-23

Everton FC football team 1922-23. Back row: Hart, Brewster, Peacock, Fern, McDonald, Chedgzoy. Front row: Harrison, Downs, Irvine, Forbes, Williams. Date: 1922-1923

Background image1922 Collection: Front cover design for a brochure for Liner RMS Mauretania

Front cover design for a brochure for Liner RMS Mauretania
The attractive front cover design for a brochure for the Liner RMS Mauretania, designed by Leonard Peskett and built by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson for the British Cunard Line. Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Skiing outfits by Burberry 1922

Skiing outfits by Burberry 1922
Skiing outfits for women and men by Burberry. 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Sea wall and esplanade, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland

Sea wall and esplanade, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. A memorial stone forms part of the wall, dated 1922-1923. The sea wall

Background image1922 Collection: Barnet Fire Brigade fire crews with appliances

Barnet Fire Brigade fire crews with appliances outside the fire station

Background image1922 Collection: Interior of the Queens Hall Roof cabaret

Interior of the Queens Hall Roof cabaret
A sketch of the interior of the Queens Hall Roof cabaret with a show in progress, London, 1922. Situated at second floor level above the entrances

Background image1922 Collection: Princess Mary as a Girl Guide Commissioner

Princess Mary as a Girl Guide Commissioner
Princess Mary, only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, later Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, as a Guide Commissioner presenting a Union Jack flag to a Girl Guide Corps. Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Marcel Proust

Marcel Proust
MARCEL PROUST French writer, at the time of being awarded the prestigious Prix Goncourt. Date: 1871 - 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Red indian chief

Red indian chief Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Viscount and Viscountess Astor and their children

Viscount and Viscountess Astor and their children
A photograph taken at Lord Astors seat, Clevedon, Taplow, Bucks. Lord Astor was M.P. for the Sutton Division of Plymouth until 191, after he succeeded Lady Astor represented the position

Background image1922 Collection: The First Court of 1922

The First Court of 1922
Debutantes bow to King George V and Queen Mary during the first court of 1922 at Buckingham Palace. Each debutante curtsies twice before withdrawing

Background image1922 Collection: Evening Dress / Worth 1922

Evening Dress / Worth 1922
Dusky pink evening gown in a bold printed fabric with a low scooped neckline revealing a sleeveless grey bodice beneath. The skirt is draped up over one hip

Background image1922 Collection: Looting Secret Whiskey

Looting Secret Whiskey
In America, crowds loot a secret whiskey store of confiscated liquor

Background image1922 Collection: League of Nations / 1922

League of Nations / 1922
The opening session of the League of Nations in Geneva. The purpose of the League, set up in 1919 & written into the WW1 peace treaties, was to keep peace through arbitration

Background image1922 Collection: Lifting Potatoes

Lifting Potatoes
Potato lifting using horses and plough, near Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

Background image1922 Collection: Chemist Shop Window

Chemist Shop Window
Coloured liquids in bottles in a chemists shop window

Background image1922 Collection: BARBERs POLE 1922

BARBERs POLE 1922
A barbers shop, with a distinctive pole

Background image1922 Collection: Argentina Creature

Argentina Creature
Argentina countryfolk report sighting of a plesiosaur-like creature : an expedition is planned in Buenos Aires.. but the creature is not found

Background image1922 Collection: Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist

Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist
Albert Einstein (1879-1955), theoretical physicist, philosopher and author. Seen here in front of bookshelves

Background image1922 Collection: Cracker Advertisement

Cracker Advertisement
Father Christmas Advertising Tom Smiths crackers

Background image1922 Collection: Cottage built out of hard stone, Kinver Edge, West Midlands

Cottage built out of hard stone, Kinver Edge, West Midlands
Cottage built out of the hard stone of the Holy Austin Rock at Kinver Edge, on the border of Worcestershire and Staffordshire, with a toddler at the doorway and an elderly woman at the well

Background image1922 Collection: Derby Day at Epsom racecourse, Epsom Downs, Surrey

Derby Day at Epsom racecourse, Epsom Downs, Surrey, England -- horse-drawn coaches and other traffic arriving for the big event. Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Men and women playing golf at Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Men and women playing golf at Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Men and women playing a round of golf on a course at Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Thames watermen at work during Swan Upping

Thames watermen at work during Swan Upping, when cygnets need to be rounded up on the Upper Thames River and distinguishing marks cut on their bills

Background image1922 Collection: Roll call of Etonians on 4 June, Eton School, Berkshire

Roll call of Etonians on 4 June, Eton School, Berkshire
Roll call of Etonians on 4 June, Eton School, near Windsor, Berkshire -- a special occasion at this famous public school, with a procession of boats, ending with a firework display. Date: 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Music Hall wins the Grand National in 1922

Music Hall wins the Grand National in 1922

Background image1922 Collection: Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive 3938, Quo Vadis

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive 3938, Quo Vadis
Maker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk Type: Showmans Road Locomotive Number: 3938 Built: 1922 Registration: XL 9086 Class: Scenic Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 8 Name: Quo Vadis Date



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"1922: A Year of Adventures, Triumphs, and Cultural Shifts" Step back in time to the roaring twenties as we delve into the remarkable events that unfolded in 1922. From the witty escapades of Jeeves and Wooster to the heartwrenching farewell depicted in Fortunio Matania's "Good-bye, Old Man, " this year was filled with captivating stories. Intrigue reached new heights with Moon Madness captivating imaginations worldwide. Meanwhile, Norton and Mallory embarked on a daring British Mount Everest Expedition, pushing boundaries and defying nature's limits. The skies witnessed groundbreaking achievements as the Supermarine aeroplane powered by Rolls-Royce S. 6 soared through clouds, marking a milestone in aviation history. Society found its voice against Prohibition with Sweden's anti-Prohibition poster declaring boldly, "No. Crayfish require these drinks. " The fight for freedom extended beyond borders as Proust penned his masterpiece at age 31 while James Joyce mesmerized readers with his literary gem Ulysses. Sports enthusiasts were enthralled by France V Scotland Rugby match where passion collided on the field leaving spectators breathless. HMS Iron Duke stood tall amidst chaos during the Great Fire of Smyrna - a testament to bravery and resilience. Nature's beauty beckoned from Isle of Wight/Ventnor where tranquility met picturesque landscapes offering solace amidst bustling times. And who could forget that iconic blue dress paired perfectly with beer - an emblematic image capturing the spirit fashion and indulgence? As we reflect upon this transformative year, let us celebrate those who shaped our past while inspiring future generations. In 1922, dreams took flight; art spoke volumes; sports united nations; tragedies tested resolve – forever etching their mark on history's canvas.