1924 Collection (page 2)

NYC Financial District
New York, New York: January 16, 1924. Looking south down Broad St, in the heart of the financial district, with the New York Stock Exchange at the right

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

Poster advertising the British Empire Exhibition, held at Wembley between April and October 1924. With special instructions not to miss the Gold Coast section. 1924

The Cawston Ostrich Farm - South Pasadena, California, USA. A large ostrich pulls a wheeled cart, containing an enthusiastic lady passenger! The boss of the farm in bowler hat stands proudly behind

Sir Edward Elgar
Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, OM, GCVO (1857-1934), English composer. He composed oratorios, chamber music, symphonies, instrumental concertos, and songs

The Flower Market Of The Madeleine by Blampied
An illustration by Edmund Blampied of a bustling flower market at the Place de la Madeleine in Paris. Blampied (1886-1966) drew countless illustrations for the ILN magazines

George Leigh Mallory (1886-1924)
Photographic portrait of George Leigh Mallory, the British climber who took part in three expeditions to Everest in the 1920 s, pictured in 1924

The Girl who ordered a glass of milk at the Cafe Royal
Illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a blushing young woman regretting her decision to order a glass of milk in Londons fashionable Cafe Royal because of the laughter

Wurlitzer Saxophones
Five saxophones from the Wurlitzer range

Lenin in his Study
VLADIMIR ILICH ULYANOV LENIN Soviet statesman, in a relaxed pose, in front of a bookcase in his study

Churchill / Smiling / 1924
WINSTON CHURCHILL British statesman

Lady Golfers Outfit
What every lady golfer should have worn in 1924: an outfit designed by Madeleine Vionnet

Lady and Blossom 1925
A girl, wearing a straw cloche hat with a two colour double brim and ornamented with a broad hatband and ribbon bow, smells some apple blossom

British Empire Exhibition, 1924
A poster which declares that Britains past and present beckon you to Wembley, the north London venue of this exhibition

LENIN READING PRAVDA
VLADIMIR ILICH ULYANOV LENIN Russian statesman, reading a copy of Pravda in his study

Leo Cozens and May Cunliffe with 1924 Sunbeam Grand Prix car. Creator: Unknown
Leo Cozens and May Cunliffe with 1924 Sunbeam Grand Prix car

St Mary in the Fields Childrens Colony, Mayfield, Sussex
Inmates of the St Mary in the Fields Childrens Colony, Mayfield, Sussex Date: circa 1924

Waterfoot Harbour, Co. Antrim (1924). McAllister, John Alphonsus 1896 - 1925. Date: 1924

Franz Kafka
FRANZ KAFKA Czech writer Date: 1883 - 1924

Durham Cathedral 1924
Durham Cathedral, viewed from the river

Puccini Leans on Piano
GIACOMO PUCCINI leans on the piano, a cigarette dangling from the side of his mouth

Advertisement for Rigaud perfumes, featuring a semi-naked woman inhaling the aroma from a bottle of scent. 1924

GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1948). Known as Babe Ruth. American baseball player. Ruth talking to a group of children, while playing for the New York Yankees. Photograph, 1924

Horn, Wurlitzer
Three Mellophones or Concert Horns from the Wurlitzer range; the Professional, the Lyric, and the American. Available in various finishes

The British Empire Exhibition - Postcard back
The reverse of a postcard sent from the British Empire Exhibition of 1924, held at Wembley Park, London, showing the official exhibition stamp and event postmark!

Enos Cockerel
Enos Fruit Salts, a popular cure for digestive ailments throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries

Art Deco Wedding
Fashion design for an elegant wedding group. The brides dress is made from white brocade and satin. Bridesmaid wears a grey trimmed dress as does a wedding guest

Wurlitzer Mandolin
Wurlitzers flat-back mandolin outfit Date: 1924

Gustav Geley
French investigator of psychical phenomena, author, involved in many high- profile investigations. Photographed at the Warsaw congress 1923, with Ossowiecki and his wife

April Fool / Coats 1924
April Fool: Two coats and hats on a stand, looking at first glance like a couple embracing

Bertrand Russell / C 1924
BERTRAND RUSSELL 3rd EARL RUSSELL English mathematician and philosopher

Conan Doyle / Houdini / Auto
Houdini with Conan Doyle, with whom he had a friendly feud, outside the Auto Club (does he mean the R.A.C. ?), London

Lenin Making Speech
VLADIMIR ILICH ULYANOV LENIN The Russian statesman is depicted making a rousing speech

Bassoon & Sarrussophone
Bassoon and Sarussophone from the Wurlitzer catalogue

Giacomo Puccini
GIACOMO PUCCINI Italian opera composer in middle age

Evening Dresses / Worth
Sensually draped dresses with narrow beaded straps, square necklines & detailing over one hip - some with double or triple skirts, uneven hemlines & trains. N.B feather fans

Holeproof Hosiery 1924
A woman, so proud & pleased with her Holeproof stockings, bends down to admire them while she daintily lifts her black see-through shift out of the way

CUTTY SARK IN 1924
Moored at Falmouth circa 1924

York Minster 1924
York Minster, Yorkshire

Football Spectators
At the Olympics 1924 : these two ladies may be passionate about le foot, but they also want you to notice their dresses by Jeanne Lanvin and Doeuillet. Olympic Games

EMPRESS OF SCOTLAND
Canadian Pacific liner, sailing between Europe and Canada

Puccini Mascagni Franche
GIACOMO PUCCINI with Mascagni (left) and Franchetti (centre) at Milan in 1893

Agatha Christie
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa nee Miller, known as Crime writer Agatha Christie (1890-1976), with her daughter Rosalind Date: 1924

Taunton School, Taunton, Somerset Date: 1924

Covent Garden Porters
Covent Garden was formerly the convent garden of the abbey of Westminster : it was for many years Londons major fruit and vegetable market. Date: 1924

Poster advertising the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley Park, running from April to October 1924. Travel routes are shown, together with a plan of the exhibition space itself

Wurlitzer Mandolin 1924
The Wurlitzer Banjo Mandolin outfit - only 35 dollars !

Sir Frederick Bridge
Sir John Frederick Bridge Musician

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In the year 1924, history witnessed remarkable feats and significant events that left an indelible mark on the world. Mallory and Irvine's daring attempt at conquering Everest's treacherous Second Step captivated hearts worldwide, showcasing human resilience in the face of nature's might. Meanwhile, Eric Liddell sprinted towards glory in the Olympic 400m race finish, his unwavering determination inspiring generations to come. The brave men of the 1924 Everest Expedition united under a common goal - to conquer the unconquerable. Led by Colonel Norton, they defied all odds as they ascended to unprecedented heights of 28, 000 ft on Everest. Their unwavering spirit mirrored that of their compatriots defending the Empire - British Army, Navy, and Airforce - who stood tall against any threat. Amidst these triumphs and challenges emerged other notable figures like Harold Abrahams, whose lightning-fast speed earned him victory in the 100m race at the 1924 Olympics. Across continents, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin made waves as a Russian statesman shaping history with his ideologies. Beyond sports and politics lay captivating stories such as those of The Dolly Sisters from New York who dazzled audiences with their charm and talent. And let us not forget about HMS Hood –the last battlecruiser built for Royal Navy– symbolizing strength and power on international waters. As society embraced progress during this era marked by change and innovation; a poster advertising the British Empire Exhibition held in 1924 showcased unity within diversity across nations under one grand spectacle. Through photographs capturing moments frozen in time like Lenin alongside anonymous faces or Trotsky standing resolute; we are reminded that every chapter has its heroes – known or unknown – who shape our collective memory. In retrospect, it is through these diverse narratives woven together that we gain insight into what defined this transformative year: courage amidst adversity; triumphs that transcended borders; and the relentless pursuit of greatness.