1927 Collection (page 6)

Advert for Burberry weatherproof coats 1927
Shelter under the Burberry. The worlds best weatherproof and one of the worlds best overcoats. It keeps its wearer perfectly dry in downpour or drizzle - conserves healthful warmth. Date: 1927

Advert for Lincoln cars
Advertisement for Lincoln cars Date: 1927

Great by H. M. Bateman
Caricature of a self-important gentleman in evening dress, puffing his chest out as he smokes a cigarette. Date: 1927

The Dolly Sisters in Paris-New York
The Dolly Sisters in a scene from Paris-New York, Paris, 1927 1927

Dunlop Advertisement
Advert for Dunlop tyres showing motor cars in the snow, with the tag line, make motoring safe

Showgirls / Rehearsal / 1927
Showgirls rehearse for a number entitled Massachusetts Girls

Building Castles by William Barribal
A lush, colourful painting by William Barribal showing a red-haired girl reclining amongst cushions as she holds a parasol in one hand and a cigarette holder in the other

Dryden Menswear 199
A gentleman in a white trench coat, bowler hat & gaiters - prepared for any weather! Date: 1927-8

Bystander front cover, A Bank Balance by Rick Elmes
Front cover of The Bystander magazine featuring an illustration of a young woman in a white hat and dress, languidly smoking using a long, elegant cigarette holder as she perches on a grassy bank

The Charleston by Rose le Quesne
Humorous illustration recording the difficulties in mastering the Charleston. Date: 1927

Crabbing Their Style by William Heath Robinson
Cartoon, Crabbing their style. Toeing for crabs at and seaside resort during the holiday months. Men crab fishing using feet as bait

The Anchorite by Laurie Tayler
A lone male bather reads a newspaper on a jetty, unaware that he is the focus of every woman on the beach. Date: 1927

Programme cover for the Empire Theatre, Paris, 1927. Artwork by Edouard Halouze 1927

Advert for Gold Flake cigarettes 1927

Woman in exotic shawl
Back view of an elegant woman wearing a dazzlingly colourful exotic shawl with long fringing

Delineator cover July 1927
Front cover illustration featuring a poised looking lady tennis player holding a racquet against the backdrop of a grass court

Fashion illustration from The Sphere
Elegantly dressed women waiting to board a Pullman train

The Doggy Bag by Bert Wilson
Colour illustration by Bert Wilson showing a 1920s flapper girl powdering her nose. Her compact has come from a small bag in the shape of her dog, which appears to have alarmed her pet cat

The Clothes Season for Tourists
The latest thing in Tourist outfits, specially recommended for walking tours Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"

Round Pond 1927
Wildlife on the Round Pond in Kensington Gardens

Elegant Luggage
Elegant luggage for elegant ladies

RMS Carnarvon Castle Passing the Needles, 1927
Illustration of the Union-Castle Line Royal Mail Motorship Carnarvon Castle passing the Needles, Isle of Wight, on its way to South Africa

Dining in the Moonlight : In the Garden Grill-Room
The Garden Grill-Room at the May Fair Hotel in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London showing diners in black tie and evening dress, attending to by numerous waiters

Gloria Swanson as Sunya
Close-up of Gloria Swanson (1897-1983), screen actress, in the United Artists film, The Love of Sunya

Tuba Colour Illustration
TUBA

Winther and Price
Danish psychical researcher Professor CHRISTIAN WINTHER with Harry Price at the 1927 Congress for Psychical Research in Paris

Mayakovsky (3 / 4)
VLADIMIR MAYAKOVSKY - Russian poet and supporter of the Communist party in Russia (this photograph is dated 1927)

Gunter Grass / Morgan
GUNTER GRASS German writer rides a rat

Stutz Safety
The improved new Safety Stutz - implying that all previous models, and of course all cars made by others, are NOT safe

Women trying to vote at New York polling station, 1871
Victoria Woodhull (1838-1927), noted American feminist, with her sister Jennie Claflin, try to vote in the New York election of 1871, but are turned away

Bristol / Dutch House 1927
Bristol: the Dutch House

London Teashop 1927
Three ladies in fashionable cloche hats, one with her dog on her lap, enjoy tea and cake at a London teashop next door to Wyndhams Theatre

Miss J Evans / Tennis
MISS J EVANS photographed in action at Ealing, London. Note the fact that she is wearing socks and not stockings, which was controversial at the time

Schofield / Supermarine S6
Captain Harry Methuen Schofield and his Supermarine S6: he won the Schneider Trophy in 1927 and the Kings Cup in 1934

Taking a Ski Break 1927
Skiers take a break, off the piste, by standing their skis in the snow and having a drink

Ordeal by Fire & Water
A stage magician performs a feat of being immersed in fire and water

A Lady and her Luggage
A lady and the various items of luggage she will need when travelling - small case, trunk with drawers, bag for her make-up and so on, and her handbag

Cars at Cannes 1927
Concours d elegance on the promenade at Cannes, France - crowds discuss the finer points of automotive carriage work

SKI WEAR 1927
What the elegant Frenchwoman is wearing on the slopes this winter

Cooking from a Book - 2
Add half a cup-full of chopped onions

A Man and his Man
A man... and his man

Lindbergh / Ilz 1927
Charles Augustus Lindbergh with the Spirit of St Louis after his record solo flight across the Atlantic

Restaurant rue des Blancs Manteaux Eugene Atget
Restaurant, rue des Blancs Manteaux; Eugene Atget (French, 1857 - 1927); Paris, France; 1900; Albumen silver print

George in the entrance, April 1927, the Natural History Mus
The removal of George the African elephant from the Central Hall in April 1927 for remounting

Photo Steam ship Habsburg, Danube, Austria
952515 Photo Steam ship Habsburg, Danube, Austria by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo Bremen, view of the steamer Frauenfels, DDG Hansa
950284 Photo Bremen, view of the steamer Frauenfels, DDG Hansa by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo passengers, group photo, steamship, 1927
951926 Photo passengers, group photo, steamship, 1927 by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo view of the steamer Cap Arcona of the HSDG
950202 Photo view of the steamer Cap Arcona of the HSDG by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

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"1927: A Year of Elegance, Innovation, and Artistic Marvels" In the year 1927, a captivating era unfolded with remarkable events that shaped history. The Duchess of York, later known as Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother, graced the world with her presence. Her timeless beauty and grace captivated hearts across the globe. Meanwhile, in the realm of art and science, De Laszlo delved into the intricate connection between chakras and the nervous system. His groundbreaking research shed light on our innermost energy centers. The Flying Scotsman locomotive roared through British tracks in 1927. Its majestic presence symbolized progress and speed as it effortlessly transported passengers to their destinations. Taking flight to new heights was the Supermarine aeroplane powered by Rolls-Royce S. 6 engines. This engineering marvel soared through azure skies like a bird in its natural habitat. Closer to home at London Zoo stood G H Davis' masterpiece - the New Reptile House. With meticulous attention to detail, he crafted an environment where exotic reptiles thrived under his watchful eye. Yet not all stories were filled with triumph; some spoke of sacrifice and bravery. The 17th Lancers near Modderfontein left behind only memories after facing unimaginable challenges on distant battlefields. Artistic expression flourished during this time too – Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein's musical Show Boat took Broadway by storm with its vibrant poster capturing imaginations far beyond theater walls. Harry Clarke's Snow Queen mesmerized audiences with its ethereal illustrations that brought Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale to life in vivid hues that danced off every page. Music echoed through Al Jolson's Jazz Singer – a cinematic milestone that introduced synchronized soundtracks revolutionizing film forevermore. William Heath Robinson delighted readers with Bound to Draw – his whimsical drawings showcasing imaginative contraptions bound to bring smiles even amidst the chaos of everyday life.