1922 Collection (page 74)

Pope Benedictus XV
POPE BENEDICTUS XV (Giacomo della Chiesa)

Puccini Trittico Costume
Costume designs for characters in each of the three plays in the triptych : 1. " Il Tabarro" 2. " Gianni Schicci" 3. " Suor Angelica"

THE CHUMMY BOOK
Cover of Nelsons The Chummy Book ( for all boys and girls who are Good Chums ) showing a dog and cat making friends and implying that the boy and girl could do likewise

Bathing Machines
Two German ladies after their swim

Supercilious Waiter
Supercilious waiter watches as a suspicious guest checks the bill

Germany & Russia Arise
Russia and Germany return from the grave -they recover after the defeats of World War One

Gutenberg on Inflation
INFLATION IN GERMANY Gutenberg : To think that my wonderful invention should be use to spew out banknotes that are hardly worth more than the paper they re printed on !

Outdoor Privy
The perils of the outdoor privy - Martha, Martha, run and fetch me some paper !

Housemaid & Tray
A maid carries a breakfast tray while the bell rings from another room

Punch & Judy (Benatar)
Punch and Judy show watched by children of various ages

Lord Carnarvon (Ilz)
GEORGE EDWARD STANHOPE MOLYNEUX HERBERT 5th Earl of Carnarvon; excavated tomb of Tutankhamen (1922) with Howard Carter; died from a mosquito bite

Lord Carnarvon (Graphic)
GEORGE EDWARD STANHOPE MOLYNEUX HERBERT 5th Earl of Carnarvon; excavated tomb of Tutankhamen (1922) with Howard Carter; died from a mosquito bite

Kamala Climbing
MIDNAPORE, INDIA Kamala, two years after living with wolves 1912-1920, climbs a mango-tree

Spirit Photo Hope
Photo by William Hope, showing Harry Price with a spirit extra : Price showed that Hope had switched the plates, though he himself was accused of faking the exposure

Marcel Proust / Scheel
MARCEL PROUST French novelist

Buying Mistletoe
A mother and her daughter buy mistletoe from a boy in the street

Creme Activa Advert / 1922
Creme Activa - for beauty

Wilfred & Anne Blunt
WILFRED SCAWEN BLUNT English poet and traveller LADY ANNE BLUNT his wife (1858) who travelled with him on many expeditions in search of horses for their stud farm

Alexander Bell / Chicago
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL American inventor and educator inaugurates the New York- Chicago telephone on October 18th 1892

Revelation / Spirit Medium
Revelations of a Spirit Medium Cover of a previous edition

Carnarvon and Daughter
Howard Carter with Lord Carnarvon and his daughter Evelyn Herbert have their first sight of the Tutankhamen treasure

Sport / Climbing / Himalayas
In their Everest attempt, English climbers Bruce and Finch reach 8300 metres, helped with oxygen apparatus

Shadow Play Theatre 1922
Children entertain their family with a shadow play

SPORT / GOLF
Golfer Bob Morrison emulates William Tell

Entertainment / Radio
An English family listens in - to an orchestral concert from the Hague, in Holland, 300 km away !

Little girl asleep, dreaming of fairies
A little girl asleep in bed, dreaming of fairies, some of them carrying trays of delicious cakes!

East Parade at Worthing, West Sussex
View of the East Parade at Worthing, West Sussex, with holidaymakers and charabancs

Wolves attack a village in Romania
In Romania, hungry wolves invade a village and attack the inhabitants

Two carnival characters having fun
Two carnival characters in France, having fun

MACLEOD (1876 - 1935)
JOHN JAMES RICHARD MACLEOD Canadian physiologist Nobel prize 1922

Michael Arlen
MICHAEL ARLEN Writer Born Dikran Kouyoumdjian, in Bulgaria, of Armenian parents. Naturalised British, 1922

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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.