1923 Collection

W. Heath Robinson
Cartoon, Wild and Woolly. A few trot-skis in Switzerland. Variations on Skiing such as the tri-ski and twin-ski. Please note

Champagne Poster
Poster for Chauvet champagne

Group of Salukis 1925
A group of salukis registered in Miss Doxfords first litter by Sarona Kelb ex Tazi of Ruritania born on 18 June 1923

The Blue Stocking, by Reginald Higgins
A colour illustration showing a lady perched on library steps reading a book. The picture is entitled The Bluestocking, a term traditionally applied to academic women

France / Ireland Rugby 23
France v Ireland at Paris; the final score was a 14-8 victory for the home side

Harlequin, Columbine
Harlequin and Columbine (with Pierrot disconsolate in the background)

Cutty Sark in 1923
The famous tea clipper Cutty Sark in Surrey Docks. The iconic craft now housed in dry dock at Greenwich was severely damaged by a fire whilst under restoration on 21st May 2007

Hercule Poirot
HERCULE POIROT the Belgian detective, hero of many of Christies books

Lyons Corner House, 1931
LYONS CORNER HOUSE, OXFORD STREET Opened in 1923, the Oxford Street restaurant was one of a chain owned by J Lyons and Co Ltd

Huddersfield Town FC football team 1922-1923
Huddersfield Town FC football team c 1922-1923. Back row: Walter, Wood, Slade, Cowell, Barkas, Brough. Smith. Third row: Chaplin (Trainer), Marlow, Stentiford, Wilson, Goodier, Goodall, Cawthorne

Language - Esperanto at a glance - card produced by the British Esperanto Association. L L Zamenhof published the first book detailing Esperanto (the Unua Libro), on July 26th, 1887. Date: 1923

Imperial Hotel, Tokyo
The IMPERIAL HOTEL, TOKYO : designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, built 1915-1922, survived 1923 earthquake, demolished 1967

Joaquin Sorolla. Children on the Beach
Joaquin Sorolla (1863-1923). Children on the Beach. Oil on canvas

Recruitment poster, Coldstream Guards
Recruitment poster, Smart Men Wanted for the Coldstream Guards, showing rates of pay, with Windsor Castle in the background Date: 1923

poster for Pernis, Super Anis (a beverage made, and tasting, of aniseed) Date: 1923

A portrait of Anna Pavlova in her Swan Dance, 1923
A portrait of Anna Pavlova, the worlds greatest ballerina in her Swan Dance, 1923 Date: 1923

STEINLEN, Th鯰hile A Tourn饠du Chat Noir
STEINLEN, Th鯰 hile Alexandre (1859-1923). Reopening of the Chat Noir Cabaret. 1896. Advertisment of the tour of this cabaret from Montmartre founded by Rodolphe Salis. Art Nouveau. Litography

Irish Elections 1923
Election propaganda posters for Eamon De Valera : " We will wade through the blood of our fellow Irishmen and through the blood of Members of the Government"

Women Playing Polo
A womans polo hat flies off and her horse rears up as she strikes the ball in a polo match

Howard Carter / Men Tomb
Howard Carter and companions inspect the sarchophagus of Tutankhamen in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor

Katherine Mansfield 1
KATHERINE MANSFIELD New Zealand writer, known for her short stories; married Middleton Murry, became a follower of Gurdjieff

The Derby 1923 by Cecil Aldin
Leaving the post at the start of the Derby of 1923, a race famously won by Papyrus, owned by Mr B. Irish and ridden by Steve Donoghue

Elizabeth Bowes Lyon (Queen Mother) marries Duke of York (King George VI) Wedding shot with Geoge V and Queen Mary and parents of Elizabeth 1923

The Royal Family in 1923
The British Royal Family on the wedding day of the Duke of York (later King George VI). From left to right: Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII)

Miss Beatrice Harrison playing the Cello
Miss Beatrice Harrison (1892-1965) and a Pupil Beatrice Harrison, A Famous Cellist who by the age of 11 was an Exhibitor at the Royal College of Music and by age 14 a Scholar

Fred and Adele Astaire in Stop Flirting
Fred and Adele Astaire starring with Majorie Gordon in the successful show, Stop Flirting which opened at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London in 1923 and moved to the Queens Theatre a few months later

Science / Evolution
From the simple cell to the giraffe, via the mammoth and the pterodactyl

On White II, 1923. Found in the collection of Musee national d art moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris

Principality of Monaco: the Casino and hotels (Monte Carlo). Date: 1923

Edinburgh Hibernian FC football team c 1922-1923
Edinburgh Hiberian FC football team c 1922-1923. Back row: Allan, Shaw, Harper, Strang, Miller, Dorman. Middle row: Ritchie, Paterson, Bryce, Templeton, Young, Duncan, McGinnigle. Rhodes

Duke of York - Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - Engagement Photo
January 1923 -The official Engagement photograph of the Duke of York (later King George VI 1895-1952) and his fiancee Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother - 1900-2002)

Aerial view of the 1923 Cup Final Wembley Stadium London
Aerial view of the 1923 Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London. Date: 1923

1920s France La Vie Parisienne Magazine Cover

Open Air Baths - West Kirby, Wirral, England
Open Air Baths at the Marine Lake - West Kirby, Cheshire, Wirral, England

1923 German Hyperinflation
A boy and men with a pile of useless Deutsch mark banknotes as hyperinflation hits Germany in 1923

W. Heath Robinson
Cartoon, Heath Robinsons Broadcast Drawing. My Wireless Set showing an old radio. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"

New Years Eve Party, Chelsea Arts Ball, 1923
Photograph showing the revellers at the Chelsea Arts Ball, on New Years Eve, 1923. A monumental John Bull figure looks down on the party goers in their fancy dress costumes

Girl on Library Ladder
The girl on the library ladder

Hei-Tiki Talisman
HEI-TIKI TALISMAN jade charm worn by Maoris to bring them good luck

London from Parliament Hill, pub. 1923. Creator: Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson 
London from Parliament Hill, pub. 1923 (etching)

Eureka Inn, Eureka, Humboldt County, California, USA. Date: 1923

High Street, Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
High Street viewed from City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA. Date: 1923

Bonzo adds a fifth to the quartet
Bonzo, listening to music on the radio, adds a fifth to the quartet, and starts to howl. Date: 1923

George Bellows: Dempsey and Firpo. Lithograph, 1924
BELLOWS: DEMPSEY, 1924. George Bellows: Dempsey and Firpo. Lithograph, 1924

Queens Head, Pinner, Middlesex
The main street of Pinner, Middlesex, showing the Queens Head, offering luncheons and teas. A Hovis van is parked outside. Date: 1923

JOYCE, POUND, QUINN & FORD. From left to right: Writers James Joyce and Ezra Pound;lawyer and patron of the arts
JOYCE, POUND, QUINN & FORD. From left to right: Writers James Joyce and Ezra Pound; lawyer and patron of the arts, John Quinn; and writer Ford Madox Ford. Photographed at Pounds home in Paris, 1923

BILL PICKETT (1870-1932). The cowboy star in an American poster for the 1923 film, The Bull-Dogger

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"1923: A Year of Elegance, Innovation, and Sporting Triumphs" Step back in time to the roaring twenties with a glass of bubbly as we explore the remarkable events and iconic creations that defined the year 1923. Raise your glasses to an exquisite Champagne Poster that adorned the walls of glamorous soirées, capturing the essence of celebration and sophistication. Meanwhile, W. Heath Robinson's imaginative illustrations transported us into whimsical worlds where anything seemed possible. Literature enthusiasts were captivated by "The Blue Stocking, " a literary gem penned by Reginald Higgins, which sparked intellectual conversations among society's brightest minds. In sports, a thrilling France/Ireland Rugby match in '23 left fans on the edge of their seats as these fierce competitors showcased their prowess on the field. And who could forget those majestic Salukis from 1925? These graceful creatures stole our hearts with their elegance and loyalty. Transportation took center stage when an illustration unveiled the magnificent Flying Scotsman 4472 locomotive - a symbol of engineering marvel that revolutionized train travel forever. Sailing through history, we find ourselves aboard Cutty Sark in 1923 - witnessing her grandeur as she gracefully glided across oceans like a true queen of maritime heritage. Mystery aficionados rejoiced at Hercule Poirot's debut appearance – Agatha Christie introduced this brilliant detective whose deductive skills would become legendary for years to come. For those seeking respite from bustling streets, Lyons Corner House became an oasis where friends gathered over tea or coffee while indulging in delectable treats amidst art deco surroundings - truly a haven for relaxation and conversation since its opening in 1931. Quenching our thirst was Pernis Super Anis – an irresistible beverage crafted from aromatic aniseed that delighted taste buds throughout Europe during this era; it was undoubtedly one sip worth savoring.