1949 Collection (page 3)

Masai - Kenya, East Africa - Amazing neck rings. Date: 1949

The Szechenyi Chain Bridge, in the 19th century, spanning the River Danube between Buda and Pest
5614302 The Szechenyi Chain Bridge, in the 19th century, spanning the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest

Harvey Nichols at V&A Museum - Patricia Squires
Client: Harvey Nichols at the V&A Museum - Evening Dresses - models Patricia Squires (left) and either Striebel or Babanska(?) - August 18, 1949 Date: 1949

Client: Rose and Blairman at the V&A Museum - model Nikki Saunders - August 1949 Date: 1949

Harvey Nichols, Musquash coat - Wellington Arch - C Anderson
Client: Harvey Nichols - Musquash coat - Wellington Arch - model C Anderson - August 26, 1949 Date: 1949

Hebe Sports, Grey birds-eye suit, Rotten Row, Pamela Minchin
Client: Hebe Sports - Grey birds-eye suit with horse rider in Rotten Row - model Pamela Minchin - January 17, 1949 Date: 1949

A Group of Gallant Soldiers around a Fire, 1949 (oil on canvas)
989136 A Group of Gallant Soldiers around a Fire, 1949 (oil on canvas) by Filla, Emil (1882-1953); 195.3x154.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group of Gallant Soldiers around a Fire)

The Red Violin. Creator: Dufy, Raoul (1877-1953)
The Red Violin. Found in the collection of Musee d'art moderne Andre Malraux Le Havre

Music cover, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, by Johnny Marks. 1949

Prince Aly Khan and Rita Hayworth after their wedding
Prince Aly Khan (Prince Ali Salman Aga Khan) and Rita Hayworth, American actress and dancer, after their wedding in May 1949. 1949

The Renfrew Boat Club, with the Inchinnan Cruising Club just beyond the fence, sometimes called The Working Mans Royal Yacht Club, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland, Sunday 8th May 1949

Avro 695 Lincolnian G-ALPF
The sole UK registered Avro 695 Lincolnian G-ALPF (ex RAF Lincoln B.2 RE290)parked at Southend prior to being scrapped in 1952. Converted by Airflight Ltd

Menheniot, Cornwall, May 1949
View of the Cornish village of Menheniot, taken on East Road, May 1949. A man walks along holding the hand of his daughter past a row of cottages

Ryan L-17 Navion
A Ryan L-17 Navion Being Assembled by an Airman at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1949

Welsh Corgi / 1949
CHAMPION FORMAKIN ORANGEMAN This corgi lies down facing away from the Camera. Owned by Holmes. Date: 1949

Fall / Chow Chow / 1949
HAK OF WINCHOW Owned by Quinn. Colour: black. Date: 1949

Eritrea, East Africa - Asmara, Corso Italia - known for its Italian colonial buildings. Date: 1949

Photograph of China Ship PH, Wapping (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Leader Class. Loco number 36001 - Seaford Terminal
Leader Class. Loco number 36001, in siding at Seaford Terminal station before departure for Brighton via Bexhill and Crowhurst

Programme cover, Northampton Repertory Theatre, October 1949. 1949

Margaret Lockwood as Nell Gwynne
Margaret Lockwood, actress, as Nell Gwynne in the 1949 British comedy film, Cardboard Cavalier. 1949

Harolds Club at night, Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, USA
Harolds Club at night with its giant ceramic mural, Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, USA, with the Reno Club on the right. Date: 1949

Freddie Mills fighting Bruce Woodcock at White Cty in 1949
Frederick Percival ( Freddie ) Mills (1919-1965) - English boxer, and the world light heavyweight champion from 1948 to 1950

Waterfall Lane, BlackHeath, Black Country, Birmingham, The Midlands, in post war peacetime. February 1949. An Austin Devon van delivers copies of The Birmingham Post and Mail Newspaper

Some of the girls of the Womens Royal Army Corps who are learning to handle motorcycles and other transport at the womens Territorial Camp at Rolston, East Yorkshire. 31st August 1949

Castleford Rugby League Football Team. Left to right, back row, C Staines, J T Anderson, D E J Harris, J Jones, F Mugglestone and C Howard

Royal visitors at Mitchell Gardens, Wythenshawe. Princess Elizabeth shaking hands with Mrs E.Hill, Deputy Chairman of the Wythenshawe committe

Latex being cut for straps for corsets and girdles at the Spirella Corset factory in Letchworth 14th January 1949

Au Fait girdle being sewn at the Spirella Corset factory in Letchworth 14th January 1949

Au Fait girdle manufacture at the Spirella Corset factory in Letchworth 14th January 1949 Straps being attached to a girdle

Workers at K & L Steel Founders and Engineer Limited seen here preparing a cast for the manufacture of mobile crane components, Letchworth. Circa November 1949

A worker at K & L Steel Founders and Engineer Limited seen here preparing a furnace for the casting of mobile crane components, Letchworth. Circa November 1949

Completed mobile cranes awaiting delivery at the Jones Crane factory, Letchworth, Circa November 1949

Brigadier Fitzroy Maclean with his children Jeremy, aged seven, Charles, aged two and Susan, aged eight, and their dog Fury, at home in Yealand Conyers, Lancashire. 1949

Veronica Maclean, wife of Fitzroy Maclean, with their newborn son Alexander, at home in Yealand Conyers, Lancashire. 1949

Fitzroy Maclean with his wife Veronica with their newborn son Alexander, at home in Yealand Conyers, Lancashire. 1949

The last bus to use the bridge at Hill Street, Birmingham, for 27 years. All through traffic will cross on the temporary bridge. 28th February 1949

Wimbledon Tennis Championships. The audience watch the game, on this hot day. Some people have made paper sun protective hats out of their newspapers Picture taken 23rd June 1949

Traffic in Richmond, London. 6th June 1949

People queueing for buses in Wakefield Road, Richmond, London. 6th June 1949

June 1949 - Buckfastleigh Races

Quarry Steps, Clifton, Bristol 1949

Class Four of Steward Street School Birmingham seen here having an art lesson. 19th July 1949

Small boy in his pedal car plays fetch with his pet dog on the South Denes, Great Yarmouth. 8th August 1949

Friends rolling skating in the August sunshine at the Winter Gardens in Great Yarmouth 8th August 1949

Archery, 31st May 1949

The Grand National 1949 Winner "Russian hero"being led in after the race
The Grand National 1949 Winner " Russian hero" being led in after the race. 27th March 1949

This young man is learning how to fight from a professional boxer. 1949

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"1949: A Year of Milestones and Icons" In 1949, the world witnessed remarkable events and iconic figures that left an indelible mark on history. The year began with a powerful image as the HMAS Melbourne faced head-on against unknown challenges, symbolizing the courage and resilience of those who protect our seas. Meanwhile, in Manchester, a significant era came to an end as the city bid farewell to its last tram, marking a transition into modern transportation systems. On another continent, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt stood tall as she held up a Universal Declaration of Human Rights poster at Lake Success. Her unwavering dedication to equality echoed through time and continues to inspire generations even today. Amidst these monumental moments, advertisements like Dewars White Label Whisky shipping ad reminded us of the changing consumer landscape and evolving tastes during this period. Gurdjieff's enigmatic presence captivated many minds throughout 1949. His teachings offered spiritual insights that challenged conventional wisdom and encouraged self-discovery. In the realm of speed and style, Vincent Rapide HRD Series C black motorcycles roared onto the scene in 1949. These sleek machines embodied both elegance and power synonymous with their era. Entertainment took center stage with Nieman Eisman's circus sideshow poster featuring Celesta Geyer or Jolly Dolly Dimple. This captivating artwork transported audiences into a world filled with wonderment under colorful big tops. Nature also had its own story to tell; Okapi chewing leaves showcased Africa's unique wildlife diversity while reminding us of our responsibility towards conservation efforts for future generations. Scientific advancements were not far behind either; mass spectrometers emerged in 1954 revolutionizing analytical chemistry by providing precise measurements essential for scientific progress across various fields. Aviation enthusiasts marveled at de Havilland DH-100 Vampire FB-5 aircraft soaring through skies alongside Douglas DC-3/C-47 Dakota planes, representing the pinnacle of aviation technology during this era.