1926 Collection (page 23)

Front cover of Eve Magazine - Portrait of the Irene Dineley
Front cover of Eve Magazine 9 June 1926 featuring a portrait of the Irene Dineley, an artists model whose portraits have several times adorned the Royal Academy Date: 1926

Fred and Adele Astaire in Lady Be Good at the Empire Theatre
Fred and Adele Astaire appearing in Lady Be Good at the Empire Theatre, London, 1926. Also portrait of the actress Norah Swinburne Date: 1926

Delegates at the 1926 Imperial Conference
King George V with prime ministers at the 1926 Imperial Conference. Back row left to right: W. S. Monroe (Newfoundland), J. G. Coates (New Zealand), S. Bruce (Australia), J. B. M

Rif War - French-Moroccan Machine Guns in Atlas Mountains
Rif War - French-Moroccan Machine Gun post in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco. The Rif War was an armed conflict fought during the first half of the 1920s between the colonial power Spain

Cover of Dance Magazine May 1926
Featuring Lupe Romano, a Mexican dancer Date: 1926

Burnley Road, Padiham, Lancashire
Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, England. Showing the Whit Monday Procession Date: 1926

Major General Suspring Robert Rice - Royal Engineers
Portrait of Major General Suspring Robert Rice, KCM, GCB, Royal Engineers. This framed drawing contains the Generals rank markings and Generals cap badge.. Thomas Martine Ronaldson (1881-1942)

St Pauls Cathedral in silhouette
One of the most recognisable of London landmarks, St. Pauls Cathedral, pictured in silhouette. Date: 1926

Children in Kensington Gardens in silhouette
Charming scene showing two children in Kensington Gardens, London during the 1920s. Date: 1926

Lady Idina Hay & Josslyn Hay at Slains, Kenya
Lady Idina Hay and her husband the Hon. Josslyn Hay, Earl of Erroll at their 2000 acre farm, Slains, in Gilgil, Kenya with friends. From left, Mr Trevor Sheen, Hon

Lady Idina Hay at the Kenya Lido
Lady Idina Hay (nee Sackville), pictured in a sarong or kanga with two friends in Kenya during the 1920s, while she was married to Josslyn Hay, Earl of Erroll. On the left is the Countess N

CHANEL ILLUSTRATION, 1926. Illustration from Vogue magazine of two robes designed by Coco Chanel, April 1926

RACHMANINOFF: MANUSCRIPT. Autograph manuscript page of Sergei Rachmaninoffs Concerto No.4 for piano and orchestra, 1926

Princess Astrid of Sweden & Leopold of Belgium - Engagement
The official engagement photograph (taken on 21st September 1926) of Princess Astrid of Sweden, born Astrid Sofia Lovisa Thyra (19051935) and the future King Leopold III of Belgium

Design for Wallpaper with small flowers

Lord Spencer
Albert Edward John Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer (23 May 1892 9 June 1975), known formally as The Hon Albert Spencer until 1910 and from then until 1922 as Viscount Althorp

FILM: TORRENT, 1926. American poster for Greta Garbos first American movie Ibanezs Torrent, 1926

Agatha Christie and her daughter, 1926
Photographic portrait of Agatha Christie (1890-1976), the English novelist and playwright, with her young daughter c.1926

The Styles, Sunningdale, 1926
Photograph showing The Styles, Sunningdale, 1926. This was the home of Agatha Christie and her first husband, Colonel Archie Christie

Rhododendron Time in Hyde Park, London, 1926
Illustration showing Hyde Park in spring, with adults and children promenading along the walkways admiring the rhododendron blooms, 1926

Come Aboard, Sir! by Edmund Blampied
An illustration by Edmund Blampied or Blam (1886-1966) of a young lady relaxing at the prow of a yacht while the breeze blows her hair

The Glozel Alphabet Tablets
A large clay tablet from Glozel, near Vichy in France inscribed with alphabetical signs. The tablets were said to date back to the Neolithic period

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Costume / Poiret / Wool Coat
Paul Poiret creation: collarless purple wool coat bordered in gold & white & with a bold floral design on the chest & hem

A Variety of Mens Hats
A selection of mens hats, including a Bowler Hat, a Tweed Cap, a soft felt hat, a best silk hat, an opera hat, a chauffeurs cap, a Ladies Riding hat and a Tweed hat

Elizabeth Ii / Ed VIII
ELIZABETH II Future Queen, with her uncle Edward (VIII) when he was Prince of Wales

Poiret Evening Dress
Evning dress created by Paul Poiret in white velvet and imperial rose

Tarot Card 15 - Le Diable (The Devil). Date: 20th century

Mail sacks at Paddington Station, 1926
Mail sacks being loaded onto Royal Mail vans during the Christmas period of 1926. A policeman can be seen to the left of the picture as he cast a supervisory eye over the proceedings

Building Newcastle Bridge on a rainy day in 1926. Boats and tugs moored on quayside, industiral 1926

Building Newcastle Bridge in 1926 over the river Tyne. Boats and tugs moored at quaysaide. Cranes on bridge

Alan Cobham coming in to land on the River Thames, London in his de Havilland DH.50J floatplane after flying to Australia and back in 1926. From These Tremendous Years, published 1938

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In the year 1926, the world witnessed a myriad of remarkable events and creations. The renowned composer Puccini left an indelible mark with his final opera, Turandot, captivating audiences with its enchanting melodies. Meanwhile, William Heath Robinson unveiled his ingenious invention, The Kinecar, showcasing his boundless imagination. Germany was abuzz as Essen became a hub for artistic expression through Gelmeroda IX in 1926. This painting by Penrose transported viewers to a realm where colors danced on canvas like never before. In aviation history, Elizabeth Bessie Coleman's untimely demise in 1926 left behind a legacy that inspired countless aspiring pilots. High Row in Darlington County Durham became witness to extraordinary moments when Felix Dzerzhinsky made groundbreaking strides towards revolutionizing law enforcement. Simultaneously, Jessie M King's artistic prowess flourished during this era, leaving her mark on the art world forever. Metro-Land House emerged as an architectural marvel during this time period - an embodiment of modernity and elegance that still stands tall today. And who could forget the infectious tunes of the Ukulele Song from 1926? Its cheerful melody brought joy to hearts around the globe. Amidst all these achievements and milestones stood The Green Coat - a symbol of fashion trends that captivated style enthusiasts worldwide. Additionally, Fritz Lang's iconic film Metropolis took cinemas by storm with its thought-provoking storyline and visually stunning cinematography. As we reflect upon the year 1926, it becomes evident that it was truly a transformative time filled with cultural masterpieces and groundbreaking innovations across various fields – reminding us of humanity's endless potential for creativity and progress.