1926 Collection (page 5)

Flapper / Ascot Dress / 1926
An Ascot gown of georgette trimmed with bands of emeralds and diamonds. A fringe of uncurled ostrich feather is caught at one side with a rose and foliage

Westminster / Parl 1926
Westminster by night

Portrait of Captain Marshall Roberts, Master of the Fox Hounds, 1926 (oil on canvas)
657942 Portrait of Captain Marshall Roberts, Master of the Fox Hounds, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 124.5x90.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The Sketch featuring photographs of scenes from the play, Distinguished Villa, written by Kate O Brien and playing at the Little Theatre, starring Una O Connor, Gillian Lind

Cover of Eve Magazine August 1926 featuring a Glenster Hat
Cover of Eve Magazine 25 August 1926 featuring a Glenster Hat Date: 1926

Three cars of the moments from Austin Seven, Aceca Coupe and a Humber, 1926 Date: 1926

Advert for the Macintosh Swimming Ring, 1926 Date: 1926

Advert for Rowntrees York Chocolate, 1926 Date: 1926

Jazz Debutante - woman and three men
Jazz Debutante - young woman in a pink dress with three men in evening dress. 1926

Home Week at Hickory Grove by Oliver Herford. 1926

Advert, Fels-Naptha Soap -- I just couldn t keep house without it! 1926

Florence Mills (magazine cover)
Florence Mills signed photograph. Florence Mills (1896-1927) singer and dancer who became a major star of vaudeville and revue in the 1920s in both America and Britain. Date: 1926

Fashions at Henley Regatta. Woman in a punt, smoking a cigarette. 1926

Motor Shell Oil Advertisement. Date: 1926

The Best People, by Gray and Hopgood
The Best People, a comedy by David Gray and Avery P Hopgood. First produced in England at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool, March 1926, and later the same month at the Lyric Theatre, London

Advert for travelling to Madeira, 1926 Date: 1926

Bush House / Aldwych 1926
BBC Bush House in the Aldwych Date: 1926

The Student Prince by Dorothy Donnelly
Promotional postcard for The Student Prince by Dorothy Donnelly; music Sigmund Romberg. First produced in England at His Majestys Theatre, 3rd February 1926

USS Osborn, American destroyer
USS Osborn (DD295), American destroyer. Date: 1926

Stephanie Stephens with Bonzo
Actress Stephanie Stephens posed in one of her costumes from the musical comedy, Queen High at the Queens Theatre in 1926

A Day at the Fair - Merry-go-round. Look at us all on the merry-go-round? Date: circa 1926

Illustration from Paris Plaisirs number 46, April 1926
Illustration Heures de Paris from Paris Plaisirs number 46, April 1926 Date: 1926

GOLFING, 1926. Women wearing bathing suits, teeing off from a block of ice on a golf course. Photograph, 1926

WASHINGTON D. C. : ARCHERY. Four young women from the Marjorie Webster school identified
WASHINGTON D.C.: ARCHERY. Four young women from the Marjorie Webster school identified as Louise Walraven, Imogene Koonce, Helyn Braskie and Helen Ackerman examining an archery target

ROBERT GODDARD (1882-1945). American physicist. Goddards first successful launching of a liquid-fuel rocket at Auburn, Massachusetts, 16 March 1926

Pre-production de Havilland DH60 Moth G-EBMO
Pre-production de Havilland DH60 Moth, G-EBMO, in which H.S. Broad won the 1926 Kings Cup Race. Date: 1926

THE SON OF THE SHEIK, 1926. Film poster

A Land Of Sunshine
The Victoria Falls on the Zambesi River, South Africa, have been described by many travellers as The Eighth Wonder of the World

The universality of car ownership
An illustration depicting the universality of car ownership in 1926, by showing a large and a small car both made by Austin

Grand National winner Watkinson up Jack Horner and Mr C Schwartz DM 1079a Box 3 Date 26/3/26 The winner of the 1926 Grand National, Jack Horner, owned by Mr A.C. Schwartz. Y2K Sport. dtgu2

Converting a London telephone exchange
Front cover photograph of the stupendous task of converting a London telephone exchange to the new Automatic Principle. Date: October 1926

Sketch by Fish of a scene at the Midnight Follies cabaret, L
Sketch by Fish of a scene at the Midnight Follies cabaret, Metropole Hotel, London, 1926 with Jeanne Aubert in the Valenica number. Date: 1926

Sketch by Fish showing a couple on a Nights Out, 1926 at Cla
Sketch by Fish for the series Nights Out, 1926 - an exploration of nocturnal acitivities in London and abroad Date: 1926

Petticoat Lane silhouette
A smart lady with a small dog in tow walks through Petticoat Lane, Londons famous East End market. Date: 1926

Leaflet design, Lufthansa
Leaflet design, Deutsche Lufthansa, offering Aerobus flights between Cologne and Frankfurt, and steamer trips on the Rhine between Cologne and Dusseldorf. circa 1926

Robert Stephenson Smythe Baden-Powell fishing. 9 November 1926

HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926). American magician. Houdini appearing before a Senate committee to expose fake spiritualists, 1926

General Sir James Willcocks / Stamp
General SIR JAMES WILLCOCKS (1857 - 1926) Indian born, British Army officer

Newquay Harbour - 1926
Newquay Harbour Cornwall

Cricketer, Jephson
D.L.A. Jephson Cricketer - Surrey

Supermarine Southampton
The Supermarine Southampton, one of the most successful flying boats of the between- war period. Sometimes known as the Scapa or Stanraer

New Zealand Greeting
A Maori man and woman meet, touching hands and rubbing noses in the Te hongi greeting

MARMON 68 AND 78 1926
Marmon 68 and 78 offered to the discrimating Italian buyer - a Mafia godfather, maybe

Hugging Couple / Kitchen
An elegant young couple in the kitchen: she cooks crepes, he whispers sweet-nothings into her ear

Victoria Station / Night
The exterior of the terminus at night

Girl Runs from Waves
A young woman in a clinging red tank style one-piece swimsuit with a ruffle edged collar & a beret style bathing cap encounters a large wave. Alarmed, she runs for her life

Female Type at Bar 1926
A liberated flapper type, sitting on a bar stool

Trapeze / Upside Down
From the trapeze; how the acrobat sees his audience - upside down!

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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.